SHOWING UP: How I Built Businesses, Communities, and Momentum from the Ground Up
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Most people think successful businesses begin with breakthrough ideas.
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 MICHAEL RIPIA
Michael Ripia is an entrepreneur, community builder, and marketing strategist based in Sydney, Australia. He is the founder of Halo Marketing, a digital growth agency that helps businesses scale through modern marketing systems, automation, and strategic positioning. Over the past decade, Michael has worked with businesses across multiple industries, helping founders turn ideas into sustainable companies.
Alongside his work in marketing, Michael built Sydney Tennis NSW, which has grown into Australia's largest tennis community with more than 20,000 members. What started as a simple way to connect players has evolved into a thriving network of athletes, coaches, clubs, and sports professionals across Sydney.
Michael's work sits at the intersection of community, technology, and entrepreneurship. His ventures explore how modern founders can combine digital platforms with real-world networks to build businesses that are both profitable and meaningful.
A passionate athlete, Michael regularly cycles 50–80km routes across Sydney and competes in men's tennis competitions at his local club. He believes some of the best business conversations happen outside the office, often on a tennis court or during long rides with other entrepreneurs.
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