Are You Setting Your Team Up to Fail? Jai Hobbs Reveals Why

The Leaders of Influence Podcast with Anton Guinea · Oct 26, 2026 · 37m

Jai Hobbs, an entrepreneur and mortgage broker based in Noosa, spoke with Anton Guinea about leadership, influence, family, and his business journey. He described how he and his wife, Marlies, opened a paleo café in Cairns in 2013, which grew into a franchise network, and why they later chose to let franchisees rebrand rather than sell the business. Jai’s leadership approach centers on knowing and trusting his team, empowering experienced people, and agreeing on clear standards together. Under pressure, he focuses on what he can control—especially honest communication, clear expectations, and…