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Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyHighlghts from the last three seasons - Entrepreneurs Journey 21st November 2022To mark the end of season three of the progam, we take a look back at just a few of the many highlights that co-hosts John Burkett and Sharyn Doolan have had the pleasure of bringing to you. It was really hard to select extracts from 29 programs and some 53 hours of talking to such a superb line up of guests. But we eventually managed to get it down to just 14 pearls of wisdom covering a range of topics and issues that arise on the Entrepreneurial Journey. Colin Kinner – What statups need to do to understand their market and...2022-11-231h 49

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyPlanning and managing the Exit - Entrepreneurs Journey 24th October 2022We have covered many points on the Entrepreneurs Journey over the last three seasons, but there is one key topic we have not got to yet, the Exit. It’s often hard for founders to think about the exit when they are just at the start of their Entrepreneurial Journey, but as with all good planning, it helps to start with the end in mind. So as a founder, what do you need to do to think about, plan for and then eventually manage your exit? Joining Sharyn and John to look at this important topic are Andy Hill, Au...2022-10-311h 38

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyWhat to put in your pitch and how to deal with valuation - Entrepreneurs Journey 26th September 2022Pitching is an essential part of the capital raising process for many startups, getting your pitch right can be make or break. But what should, and what should not, go into your pitch so that it hits the mark with prospective investors? In this edition of Searchlight Entrepreneurs Journey, we take a look at what are the essential ingredients that make for a good pitch. We will also delve into that ‘elephant in the room’ topic, valuation. Just what is the best way to handle the issue of valuation in your pitch? To help us answer these questions regular host...2022-09-291h 44

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyEntreprenership for the younger generation – Entrepreneurs Journey 5th September 2022In this edition of Searchlight Entrepreneurs Journey, by way of a prelude to the forthcoming Young Entrepreneur Summit taking place at Redlands Performing Arts Centre of the 14th of September 2022, we take look at the topic of Entrepreneurship for the younger generation. Joining regular hosts John Burkett and Sharyn Doolan are the organisers of the summit, leading social entrepreneur Taj Pabari along with Tionne Young from The ASE Group. Taj and Tionne tell us about the summit and how they encourage the younger generation to take onboard the possibilities and opportunities that entreprenership can open up for younger people...2022-09-091h 34

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyRedlands Angels Live – Live pitch sessions – Entrepreneurs Journey 8th August 2022In this edition of Searchlight – Entrepreneurs Journey we once again throw the program over to become ‘Redlands Angels Live’ where two startups deliver their pitches to our panel of Redlands Angels investors. You can hear the pitches and get a flavour of the type of questions, debate and discussion that takes place following a pitch. We also try to uncover what interests prospective Angel investors and why they focus on some areas of a pitch rather than others. On the receiving end of the pitches and giving feedback are Redlands Angels members Tony Wheeler, Greg Bevan and John Bu...2022-08-151h 39

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyThe skills crisis, how to win the battle for talent - Entrepreneurs Journey 11th July 2022There is a battle going on in the business world, it’s one that’s been going on for a long time, but it’s probably never been as bad as it is now. That battle is the battle for talent, finding and recruiting the right talented people to not just run your business but also the talent that can help grow it and take it to the next level. Tech startups have faced the issue of finding the right technical talent for years, but the issue is now more widespread as those with skills in other areas become increa...2022-07-141h 43

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyDigital and Online Marketing, what you need to know - Entrepreneurs Journey 13th June 2022Not so long ago, if you went to business school to learn about marketing you would have been taught about the ‘P’s of marketing, Product, Price, Place, Promotion etc. But the Internet and the growth of social media has changed those old principles forever. So in this edition of Searchlight Entrepreneurs Journey, we take a look at the importance of digital and online marketing and ask what, as as a founder or business owner, do you really need to know and understand about it? Joining regular hosts John Burkett and Sharyn Doolan to explore this important topi...2022-06-141h 35

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyAccelerators, Hubs and Start up Programs: how they can add value for your Startup - Entrepreneurs Journey 16th May 2022In this month’s Searchlight Entrepreneurs Journey we will be taking a look at Accelerators, Hubs and Start up Programs. If you are in the world of startups and early-stage ventures, you will no doubt have heard about these and the related concept of co-working spaces. But what are they all about? How do they differ and how can locating your Startup in a Hub or doing an Accelerator program really add value to your business and help it be successful? Joining regular co-host Sharyn Doolan and special guest co-host Tony Wheeler are Sharon Hunnybell, CEO of the Gold Co...2022-05-201h 37

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyAngel Funding 101: What you need to know to get investment from Angel Investors - Entrepreneurs Journey 21st March 2022It’s an old maxim that sometimes you have to spend money to make money, and that’s never truer than in the world of startups and early-stage businesses. In this edition of Searchlight – Entrepreneurs Journey, we are focusing on what you need to know about getting investment from Angel Investors. How do Angel Investors operate? What do they look for in an investment? What are the key dos and don’ts around getting an Angel investor on board? To answer these questions and more, regular hosts John and Sharyn are joined by Mike Avey, Managing Director of Pachira Capital...2022-03-231h 39

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneySo, you have had a bright idea for a new business, but what do you do next? - Entrepreneurs Journey 21st February 2022For this first program of 2022 we are going right back to first principles and posing the question "So, you have had a bright idea to start a new business, but what do you do next?" Where can you go to get that vital help, guidance and support to make sure that you take the right steps towards giving your business idea the best possible chance of success? Joining co-hosts John Burkett and Sharyn Doolan will be; Danielle Lewis, CEO and Co-Founder of Scrunch a global analytics and education platform for creating and managing Influencer Marketing.2022-02-241h 36

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyOur Featured Startups Revisited (Part 2) - Entrepreneurs Journey 22nd November 2021It’s the last program in this second season of Searchlight – Entrepreneurs Journey, so once again we are going to check in with some of the Startups that have featured on earlier programs and get an update on how they are progressing. Has the plan worked? Or have unexpected issues or hurdles arisen that have forced changes to the original business plan? We will also find out from our founder Entrepreneurs what their individual Entrepreneurial Journey has been like so far and if they have any key learnings to share or messages for others about to embark on their own...2021-11-231h 34

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyOur Featured Startups Revisited (Part 1) - Entrepreneurs Journey 25th October 2021As we near the end of the second season of Searchlight – Entrepreneurs Journey it’s time to check in with some of the Startups that have featured on earlier programs and get an update on how they are progressing. Has the plan worked? Or have unexpected issues or hurdles arisen that have forced changes to the original plan? We will also find out from our founder Entrepreneurs what their individual Entrepreneurial Journey has been like so far and if they have any key learnings to share or messages for others about to embark on their own Entrepreneurs Journey. Jo...2021-10-271h 32

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyRedlands Angels Live - Live pitch sessions - Entrepreneurs Journey 27th September 2021Following on from the success of our first attempt at this back in May, in this editon of Searchlight – Entrepreneurs Journey we once again become ‘Redlands Angels Live’ where two startups will deliver their pitches to our panel of Redlands Angels investors. You can hear the pitches and get a flavour of the type of questions and the debate and discussion that takes place following a pitch. We also delve a little into what motivates some of those searching questions from prospective investors. Pitching we have; Stuart Clough - Founder of NoiseNet, a service for assessing and mon...2021-09-291h 42

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyDefining and refining your business model - Entrepreneurs Journey 30th August 2021In this edition of Searchlight Entrepreneurs Journey we lift the lid on the topic of ‘Defining and Refining your business model’. We hear the term business model referred to a lot, but what does it really mean and how can having clarity on your business model really help you move your business forward? Joining co-hosts John Burkett and Sharyn Doolan are guests; Marten Jagers – Successful Entrepreneur and co-founder of Stratapp, the app the helps you grow and scale your business. Joe Barnewall - Expert Mentor and Managing Director of Lagano Business Strategists Lindy Chen...2021-09-011h 33

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyHaving the right mindset - Entrepreneurs Journey 26th July 2021in this edition of Searchlight Entrepreneurs Journey we take a look at the topic of ‘Having the right mindset’. We know that when it comes to founding a startup it takes a different approach, a different mindset, to be successful. The same applies to running a successful business. But what exactly do we mean by ‘mindset’? It’s easy to see that a different mindset to that of a 9 to 5 job is probably going to help, but how does that fit against making sure you have work/life balance and avoiding burnout? Joining co-hosts John Burkett an...2021-07-271h 32

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyLeadership - Entrepreneurs Journey 28th June 2021Last month on our Searchlight – Entrepreneurs Journey program we looked at ‘Building the right team’, almost inevitably, that discussion started to touch on the importance of good Leadership. So in this month’s program we take a deeper dive into the topic of Leadership. A much talked about and highly valued role and combination of attributes, yet one that can also be somewhat ephemeral and difficult to pin down. - What is ‘Leadership’ and what does it really mean to be a leader, especially in a business context? - Can the skills of being a leader be learned, o...2021-06-301h 25

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyBuilding the right team - Entrepreneurs Journey 31st May 2021Conventional wisdom has it that the dream team requires a Hipster, a Hacker and a Hustler, but is that necessarily true, or is there more to it than that? Joining co-hosts John Burkett and Sharyn Doolan to shine our searchlight on this topic, as well as offer some practical tips based on their experience will be. Justin Falk – Founder of Brisbane based TalentVine Kellie Dyer – Innovation Advisor and Facilitator with Impact Innovation Group Pty Ltd Nicola Steel - Founder of JJP Talent Solutions 2021-06-041h 30

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyRedlands Angels Live - Live pitch sessions - Entrepreneurs Journey 3rd May 2021In this edition of Searchlight – Entrepreneurs Journey, we depart from our usual format to try something that has (as far as we are aware) never been done on radio before! We are throwing this program over to become ‘Redlands Angels Live’ where three startups will deliver their pitch to our panel of Redlands Angels investors. You can hear the pitches and get a flavour of the type questions and the debate and discussion that takes place following a pitch. Presenting their pitches are; Katie Richards – Founder of Law on Earth Nicolas Robertson - Founder of SwapU 2021-05-041h 53

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyStrategy, and knowing if and when to pivot - Entrepreneurs Journey 29th March 2021This month we will be taking a look two closely linked and much talked about topics, ‘Strategy, and knowing if and when to pivot’. So much is talked about when it comes to ‘strategy’, but what do we really mean when we talk about having ‘strategic clarity’? What is a pivot and why can they be so key for startups and early-stage businesses? We value a laser like strategic focus, but a pivot is about a change of strategy. So how do you know when it’s right to consider a pivot? Joining co-hosts John Burkett and Sharyn Doolan...2021-04-061h 44

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyWhere to go (and maybe where not to go) for guidance and advice? - Entrepreneurs Journey 1st March 2021There are a plethora of places that budding Entrepreneurs can go to for advice, but are some better than others? Is paid for advice better than free advice? Can too much advice be a bad thing? Joining co-hosts John Burkett and Sharyn Doolan to discuss this topic, as well as tell us about their own 'Entrepreneur's Journey' are; - Michael Edgely, the highly successful tour promoter, film producer and the entrepreneurial force behind Michael Edgley's Great Moscow Circus - Amanda Cole, business strategist, co-founder of Groei - Growth Education Institute and local group chair for The...2021-03-021h 42

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneySales and Marketing, one and the same or two different things? - Entrepreneurs Journey 23rd November 2020We all know that successful Sales and Marketing is a lynchpin for the success of any business, but should we be thinking about Sales and Marketing one single process, or are they in reality two different things? In this edition we will be looking at the differences between, and differing perceptions of, sales versus marketing. Should these be regarded as one process, or two closely linked but different things? Does a good marketing person necessarily make a good sales person, and vice versa? Why does marketing attract so much attention, while sales is often regarded as a less glamorous...2020-11-242h 17

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyTo pitch or not to pitch? - Entrepreneurs Journey 26th October 2020In this program we will be taking a look at that most popular of startup activities, the investment pitch. We will be asking the question ‘To pitch or not to pitch?’. Is doing a pitch to get investors the only way to get your startup funded, or are there other options available? Joining hosts John Burkett and Sharyn Doolan to help answer this question and also tell us about their own Entrepreneurial Journeys will be; Steve Baxter – TV 'Shark', Partner at TEN13, CEO of Transition Level Investments and former Queensland Chief Entrepreneur Pauline Fetaui – General Manager of Brisb...2020-10-282h 16

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyUnderstanding the Numbers- Entrepreneurs Journey 28th September 2020For this program our topic is “Understanding the numbers”. There is a whole range of numbers that startup founders need to make sure they are across, and we are not just talking about accounting numbers! Joining co-hosts John Burkett and Sharyn Doolan are; Anthony Owen from OnMarket the equity crowdfunding platform. Anthony has 25+ years’ experience across local and global digital media and technology companies. Warren Maris from Magnus Business Advisers joins us to consider looking at the numbers from the accounting perspective. Leisa Papa founder of Little Kids Business, a local on-line store startu...2020-09-292h 05

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyIntellectual Property. What it is and how to protect it - Entrepreneurs Journey August 31st 2020Our topic for this show is one that’s critical for many startups, Intellectual Property – What it is and how to protect it. Joining co-hosts John Burkett and Sharyn Doolan are; Gail Bray and Craig Charlton of Lock Jaw Ladder Grip - World Class Ladder Safety Device, a patented ladder safety accessory that helps people stay safe on ladders and prevent injuries. Now being exported worldwide. Mark Metzeling Special Council at Macpherson Kelley, in addition to being a qualified Solicitor Mark also has a Masters of Intellectual Property Law. Rob Johnson from...2020-09-072h 03

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyMVP and speed to market. Why they matter - Entrepreneurs Journey August 3rd 2020For the August 3rd edition of Searchlight Entrepreneurs Journey we take a look at why speed to market is so critical and important for Startups and exploring the thinking behind the concept of the ‘Minimum Viable Product’. Joining co-hosts John Burkett and Sharyn Doolan are guests; Llew Jury, founder and MD of Sprint Ventures. Llew has also founded several other successful startups including Advancer and digital marketing group Reload Media. Llew is also the Entrepreneur in Residence at Brisbane’s River City Labs. Colin Kinner, founder and CEO of Startup Onramp, the training and me...2020-08-062h 15

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyBusiness structure and the solo/co-founder conundrum - Entrepreneurs Journey July 6th 2020This month, we turn the spotlight towards considering the importance of having the right business structure in place and also looking at the ‘Solo / Co-founder’ conundrum. Do startups fare better with a solo founder or with co-founders at the helm? Joining co-hosts John Burkett and Sharyn Doolan are; Daryl Pattemore of Pattemores Meats. Alex hills based Pattemore’s Meats is a name synonymous with quality meat products, and with the Redlands. Cathy Young of The Local Business Network, Redlands City - Cathy, along with husband Geoff, share their accumulated business knowledge and experience though...2020-07-082h 04

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyBusiness model and value proposition clarity - Entrepreneurs Journey June 8 2020For our June program we take a look at understanding your business model and how that links to the importance of having a clearly defined value proposition. Joining co-hosts Sharyn Doolan of Bay FM and John Burkett of Startup Redlands & Advicepoint Business Consulting are guests; Mike O’Hagan – Best known locally as the founder of Brisbane success story Mini Movers, Mike is an international serial entrepreneur. Mike shares with us his Entrepreneurs Journey and his thoughts on the essentials of what makes a great entrepreneur. Donna Stone - Donna is a local Redlands based business coach...2020-06-082h 09

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyWhat problem are you solving? - Entrepreneurs Journey May 11 2020This month we continue looking at the world of Startups and consider how it’s necessary to deal with the ‘What problem are you solving’ question. We also look at this idea can be applicable to any business dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 emergency. Joining co-hosts Sharyn Doolan of Bay FM and John Burkett of Startup Redlands & Advicepoint Business Consulting are guests; Jeff McEvoy of Salads Made Fresh - Jeff tells us about his Entrepreneurial journey and also outlines what Salads Made Fresh have done to pivot into home delivery in the COVID-19 world. Warren...2020-05-122h 11

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyCOVID19 impact special - Entrepreneurs Journey April 6 2020In a change to our usual focus on Startups, we will be looking at the impact of the COVID-19 emergency on our local business community and exploring ideas and inspiration to keep our business community thriving. Joining co-hosts Sharyn Doolan of Bay FM and John Burkett of Startup Redlands are a fantastic selection of guests; - Rodney Winkleman of Elysium Restaurant & Bar will tell us his Entrepreneurs Story and offer some tips for those in the hospitality sector. - Steve Baxter our local 'shark' and former QLD Chief Entrepreneur will give is his thoughts and...2020-04-072h 06

Searchlight - The Entrepreneurs JourneyKey attributes of the founder/startup mindset - Entrepreneurs Journey March 9 2020Each month we explore what it takes and what it means to be an entrepreneur. This month with a fantastic panel of women we ask - What kind of mindset does an entrepreneur need?2020-03-122h 22