Funding Growth Without Losing Control w Rich Coombes

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th!

In this episode, Raj sits down with Rich Coombes, Partner at Nexus Advisory and long-time Emajin Platinum Member, for a powerful conversation about how business owners can unlock smarter capital solutions to fund growth, protect cash flow, and reduce financial stress.

Rich’s story spans the worlds of finance, entrepreneurship, and creativity. From his early career in investment banking with UBS and Investec to co-founding iconic Australian beverage brands like Batlow Cider and Will & Co Coffee, he’s built, scaled, and exited multiple ventures before joining Nexus Advisory.

Today, Rich helps business owners access the right kind of funding, without giving up control. He explains how alternative lending, non-bank finance, and private credit can provide the flexibility many SMEs need to grow sustainably, especially in today’s shifting economic landscape.

Along the way, Rich shares the lessons learned from years of building businesses: the importance of cash flow discipline, the power of good partnerships, and why success often comes down to having more control over your time and decisions.

And of course, the episode wouldn’t be complete without a little golf talk. From growing up on the fairways of Pymble and Coffs Harbour to his dream foursome at Pebble Beach.

Whether you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or leader looking to scale smarter, this conversation is packed with practical insights on capital, growth, and mindset.