About this ebook
The reality is very different.
They begin with small actions repeated consistently over time.
In Showing Up, entrepreneur Michael Ripia shares the story behind building multiple ventures across marketing, technology, and community-building, including Sydney Tennis NSW, Australia's largest tennis community with more than 20,000 members.
Through real experiences and practical insights, Ripia explores how modern founders can build meaningful businesses by combining systems, relationships, and long-term thinking.
This book is about momentum.
About resilience.
And about the quiet power of showing up every day to build something that matters.
Whether you're launching your first company or scaling your next venture, Showing Up offers a perspective on entrepreneurship that goes beyond hype and focuses on what actually works.
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About the author
Michael Ripia is an award winning founder, born in NZ and based in Sydney.
Recognized as a finalist in over 10+ APAC business award categories, he has helped generate more than $31 million in bottom-line client revenue across multiple B2B industries.
His leadership philosophy is rooted in building businesses that scale with purpose, deliver measurable results and create a lasting impact.
As a 3x founder, Michael has led multi-million dollar growth campaigns and built Australia’s largest tennis community with over 20,000 engaged coaches, clubs and players.
Michael has become a respected force across industries.
With a reputation for leadership and results that speak louder than words, he helps local and international service-based businesses and founders unlock scalable growth through automation, digital infrastructure, and people-first marketing systems.
He’s driven by one clear principle: build businesses that create real momentum, deliver measurable impact, and endure far beyond launch.
