{"podcast":{"title":"The Owners Outlook Podcast","slug":"the-owners-outlook-podcast-7106652","podcast_index_feed_id":7106652,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/104601698/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://ownersoutlook.podbean.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/43583734/d0e3edefc4248706.jpg","author":"Owners Outlook","episode_count":58,"summary":"Owners Outlook is a podcast that dives deep into the journeys of successful entrepreneurs, business owners, athletes, and creators. Join us as we explore their stories, strategies, and insights on what it takes to truly ’own your success.’ Each episode offers real-life lessons, expert advice, and inspiring conversations to help you navigate your own path to success.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T02:17:04.665521+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-owners-outlook-podcast-7106652"},"episode":{"title":"Country Roots to World Stage: Barry Lester on Belief, Support & Owning Success","slug":"country-roots-to-world-stage-barry-lester-on-belief-support-owning-success","published_at":"2026-05-27T05:16:22+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-owners-outlook-podcast-7106652/country-roots-to-world-stage-barry-lester-on-belief-support-owning-success","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-owners-outlook-podcast-7106652","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/owners-outlook11/episodes/Country-Roots-to-World-Stage-Barry-Lester-on-Belief--Support--Owning-Success-e3juvc0","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/104601698/podcast/play/120601408/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-27%2F424968739-44100-2-04ccb7da08c1e.mp3","summary":"In this inspiring episode of Owners Outlook , Shaun Lord sits down with Australian lawn bowls champion Barrie Lester to explore a life shaped by sport, resilience, community, and gratitude. From growing up in a small country town in Victoria to representing Australia on the world stage, Barrie shares the moments that shaped his journey — the early competitive fire, the mentors who believed in him, the heartbreak of losing his mum, and the mindset that helped him turn the page and keep moving forward. Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Growing Up with a Competitive Spirit Barrie reflects on his childhood in country Victoria, where sport became part of his identity from a young age. Whether it was football, swimming, handball or lawn bowls, he carried a deep desire to give everything his best shot. The Power of Mentorship and Community Barrie shares how the Lakes Entrance Bowls Club, his mentor John Snell, and the wider bowls community helped shape not only his career, but the person he became along the way. Turning Pain into Purpose After the sudden passing of his mum, Barrie opens up about grief, rebuilding, and the decision to move to Melbourne to chase his dreams — carrying her memory with him every step of the way. Mindset, Preparation and Longevity Barrie speaks about what it takes to perform at the highest level for nearly two decades, from preparation and self-belief to learning how to handle pressure, judgment and setbacks. What It Means to Own Your Success For Barrie, success isn’t something you keep to yourself. It’s something you share with the people who helped you get there — the mentors, friends, family, teammates and supporters who played a part in your journey. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, gratitude, perspective, and…","meta_description":"In this inspiring episode of Owners Outlook , Shaun Lord sits down with Australian lawn bowls champion Barrie Lester to explore a life shaped by sport, re…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3522,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-owners-outlook-podcast-7106652/episodes/country-roots-to-world-stage-barry-lester-on-belief-support-owning-success/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-owners-outlook-podcast-7106652/country-roots-to-world-stage-barry-lester-on-belief-support-owning-success.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}