In this episode, we speak with Shane Sali, a Shepparton local currently running for council. Apart from pursuing this exciting new path, Shane manages his family business and is an active member of the Greater Shepparton business community, as well as the past Chair of Shepparton Show Me (SSM).
Listen in as Shane discusses why he decided to run for council and his journey thus far, the lessons he learned about leadership and team play from managing his family business, and the importance of having a mentor and close-knit support group.
Key Highlights
- [03:06] An introduction to Shane Sali
- [04:48] Lessons learned by Shane from being involved in his family business
- [06:27] Building a team culture with your employees
- [08:24] Maximising the customer experience
- [11:08] Why Shane decided to run for council
- [16:41] Shane on the support given to him by John Anderson of the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- [22:06] The need for more locally-owned commercial businesses
- [28:47] Why being elected is important to Shane
- [35:28] How the community perceives the council?
- [40:39] Making the right decisions as a member of the council
- [42:16] How Shane stays motivated
- [44:59] Who inspires Shane and is someone he would like to see on the show?
- [47:29] Educating the youth
Powerful Quotes by Shane
- My employees and I are one big family. They have that sense of ownership and, with that, they treat this like their own business. I always ask them, “How would you handle this? What would you do? This is your business.”
- When running for council, you’re always going to have family support; but you need someone outside your family circle to lean on and get the honest feedback that you need.
- We all just want the same outcome. We want a council that is genuinely passionate and invested in our community, sitting around a table making decisions for our future. It’s not that complicated.
- If you put your hand up to serve your community, you’ve got to give it 100%.
Reach out to Shane and give him your support
ShaneSali.com.au
Shane Sali on Facebook
Shane Sali on Instagram
