# #105 - Troy Candy - Australia Is Becoming Harder To Succeed In

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Podcast: [2 Worlds Collide Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/2-worlds-collide-podcast-7010717)
Published: 2026-06-21T07:25:39+00:00
Episode link: https://info44z2.podbean.com/e/105-troy-candy-australia-is-becoming-harder-to-succeed-in/
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Duration seconds: 4401

## Resource

🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Troy Williams, better known to many as Troy Candy — entrepreneur, business owner, and social figure — for a direct and confronting conversation about Victoria, business, and the future of Australia. We dive into what many see as the decline of Victoria — discussing rising costs, government policy, the business environment, and why so many people and businesses are questioning the direction the state is heading. We also explore what it's really like trying to run a business in modern Australia — from red tape and regulation to rising operating costs, workforce challenges, and the growing pressure on small and medium-sized businesses. Beyond that, we discuss immigration, national identity, leadership, and where Australia may be headed if current trends continue. This is a raw conversation about the challenges facing Australians, the future of business, and the direction many believe the country is heading. 🧭 In This Episode We Cover:📈 Running a business in modern Australia🏛️ The decline of Victoria💰 Rising costs & economic pressure🌏 Immigration & Australia's future🧠 Leadership & accountability🇦🇺 Rebuilding Australia 💥 Support independent voices🧢 Merch: https://www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products🤝 Join Patreon: https://www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side 📺 Stay ConnectedYouTube: @2worldscollideInstagram: @2worldscollidepodcastX: @2worldsPodcastWebsite: https://www.2worldscollide.com.au 🔖 Follow the conversation#2WorldsCollide #TroyCandy #TroyWilliams #AustralianBusiness #Victoria #AustralianPolitics #SmallBusiness #Immigration #AustralianPodcast #IndependentMedia

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