Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:07:57 +1000 http://www.carbonoffroad.com.au en-au © 2026 The Dad Boss Experience with Dan Kozaris yes 069b6224-0d70-5b9f-80c3-728fd5b3042c Dan Kozaris episodic false DAD | HUMAN | BOSS

Two "labels". DAD, BOSS.  BOSS DAD, Being a BOSS DAD, Being a DAD BOSS? Same same? But different? Also a human, can't forget that ultimate point. 

Navigating the rollercoaster of modern dad and business life, having conversations with people around parenthood, business development, marketing, personal life, growth, adventure outdoors, relationships, romance and everything else that life throws our way. 

Join me for real conversations, real learning, real dad advice, real business advice, and helping each other connect better in home and professional settings. This is equally as much a personal journey and blog as it is interacting and connecting with other people to learn, reflect and hone our skills in being the best versions of ourselves in this life. 

Dan Kozaris is a qualified Secondary Outdoor Education and Physical Education Teacher. He pivoted his journey within a few years of entering the education system when he saw a calling in being a master of his own destiny in the offroad industry. Carbon Offroad Australia, a specialist online offroad product supply company in recovery, suspension and performance categories was the result, now one of the best know winch and 4x4 recovery brands in Australia, and just about to take on the USA market. 

14 years later since the pivot, a wife, two kids, two businesses, multiple employees, some solidly crazy adventures and COVID thrown in for good measure all make for interesting times, with a lot of reflection and hindsight thrown in, Dan asks the questions not often asked, talks about topics not often discussed, breaks the boundaries of the modern man, and delves into topics that hopefully make us better humans by providing tangible action items and realisations to help you reach your own potential. 


]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Dan Kozaris https://storage.buzzsprout.com/74yteddfjqn6najybcp5vpew99my?.jpg http://www.carbonoffroad.com.au Dan Kozaris Did We Just Make the BIGGEST Mistake in Carbon Offroad History?! (Meeting New GM Rhys Halma) Carbon Offroad is entering an exciting new chapter.
In this episode of the Dad Boss Podcast, we introduce our new General Manager, Rhys Halma, and put him through a proper Carbon-style welcome.
We dig into his background, leadership experience, off-road passion and the ideas he is bringing to the business. We also talk about what this appointment means for the future of Carbon Offroad across Australia, the USA and beyond.
With two people named Rhys now working at Carbon, things may get confusing, but the direction has never been clearer.
Meet our new GM and find out why we are excited about what comes next.

]]> Carbon Offroad is entering an exciting new chapter.
In this episode of the Dad Boss Podcast, we introduce our new General Manager, Rhys Halma, and put him through a proper Carbon-style welcome.
We dig into his background, leadership experience, off-road passion and the ideas he is bringing to the business. We also talk about what this appointment means for the future of Carbon Offroad across Australia, the USA and beyond.
With two people named Rhys now working at Carbon, things may get confusing, but the direction has never been clearer.
Meet our new GM and find out why we are excited about what comes next.

]]> Dan Kozaris Buzzsprout-19579312 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +1000 4846 full false Meet Matt Johnson from Carbon Offroad Australia In this episode I have a quick impromptu chat with Matt Johnson. Matt is an ex offroad business owner now working for Carbon Offroad as the Southern Business Development Manager for our wholesale dealer channel. 

We talk to Matt about his early days, how he got into offroading, where his journey led to starting his own business, the challenges along the journey and how he ended up in my office after a week of intensive training on all things Carbon Offroad. 

Matt is as genuine as they come. A true legendary bloke of blokes. It's exciting to have guys like him in our team. Have a listen to see what makes Matt tick. 

]]> In this episode I have a quick impromptu chat with Matt Johnson. Matt is an ex offroad business owner now working for Carbon Offroad as the Southern Business Development Manager for our wholesale dealer channel. 

We talk to Matt about his early days, how he got into offroading, where his journey led to starting his own business, the challenges along the journey and how he ended up in my office after a week of intensive training on all things Carbon Offroad. 

Matt is as genuine as they come. A true legendary bloke of blokes. It's exciting to have guys like him in our team. Have a listen to see what makes Matt tick. 

]]> Dan Kozaris Buzzsprout-15512567 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +1000 1400 4x4, offroad, adventure, Victorian high country, business, 4wd ethics full false DAD BOSS - The Relaunch Episode! - Speaking with Tyrone Power from Powertech Industries With a rush of blood, Dan has gotten back into the podcast after nearly a year away.

Tyrone reached out a month back to ask for some advice on the business, and I was more than happy to connect. We talk about offroad racing, life before business, school, home life, managing kids, marketing, and what Tyrone wants to achieve in the next 12 months with his niche offroad racing product business. 

He is a solid guy and giving life an awesome crack, this is a great story and some nuggets of wisdom for those dads and small business owners, listen in. 

]]> With a rush of blood, Dan has gotten back into the podcast after nearly a year away.

Tyrone reached out a month back to ask for some advice on the business, and I was more than happy to connect. We talk about offroad racing, life before business, school, home life, managing kids, marketing, and what Tyrone wants to achieve in the next 12 months with his niche offroad racing product business. 

He is a solid guy and giving life an awesome crack, this is a great story and some nuggets of wisdom for those dads and small business owners, listen in. 

]]> Dan Kozaris Buzzsprout-14090558 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +1000 5048 business, life, dad, fatherhood, advice, offroad racing, marketing 1 1 full false DAD BOSS - Off-Roadio Episode 2 - feat Johnny from Bushwakka For Episode two we catch up with Johnny from Bushwakka. He tells us all about himself, his adventures, his awesome business, and more! Enjoy :)

George and Dan speak to Johnny from Bushwakka, a legend in the offroad game in Australia. 

Offroadio relaunched as DAD BOSS podcast with Dan Kozaris in December 2024. We left the first couple episodes up to give some insight on the podcast journey! 

]]> For Episode two we catch up with Johnny from Bushwakka. He tells us all about himself, his adventures, his awesome business, and more! Enjoy :)

George and Dan speak to Johnny from Bushwakka, a legend in the offroad game in Australia. 

Offroadio relaunched as DAD BOSS podcast with Dan Kozaris in December 2024. We left the first couple episodes up to give some insight on the podcast journey! 

]]> Dan Buzzsprout-9209989 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000 5968 1 2 full false DAD BOSS - Off- Roadio, the 4X4 and Overlanding Podcast - Intro before relaunch Introducing Off Roadio, the 4X4 and Overlanding Podcast -  Episode One

Meet the host's George Papas of Proper Mental & George Papas Media and the man himself, Dan Kozaris, Owner and founder of Carbon Offroad and 4X4 Parts Store Online.

Offroadio relaunched as DAD BOSS podcast in December 2023. We left the first couple episodes up to give some insight on the podcast journey! 

]]> Introducing Off Roadio, the 4X4 and Overlanding Podcast -  Episode One

Meet the host's George Papas of Proper Mental & George Papas Media and the man himself, Dan Kozaris, Owner and founder of Carbon Offroad and 4X4 Parts Store Online.

Offroadio relaunched as DAD BOSS podcast in December 2023. We left the first couple episodes up to give some insight on the podcast journey! 

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