May 18, 2026

Capital Conversations episode 4: The building blocks of credibility and influence

Dale Holmes started out as a financial adviser under industry forefather Neil McKissock. He climbed through IPAC and MLC. Then he traded spreadsheets for stadiums, running the AFL in New South Wales and becoming the inaugural CEO of the Greater Western Sydney Giants.

Almost eight years later, he came back to financial services and built Spire Capital into one of the country's most respected private market businesses. A grounded, generous, and at times very entertaining listen for anyone raising capital, building an advice practice, or thinking more deliberately about alternatives.

In this episode, he joins Stephen Robertson to discuss lessons learned across wealth management, elite sport, leadership, and capital raising. Starting from building credibility with family offices to understanding investor psychology and navigating the changing world of private markets.

A grounded, generous, and at times highly entertaining conversation for anyone raising capital, building an advice business, working with family offices, or thinking more deliberately about alternatives and long-term client relationships.