Shows
Owner To Owner PodcastJuggling Passion and Financial Sustainability in the NFP Sector: Jacquie Riddell@Jacquie Riddell is an experienced #NFP leader and current chair of the @CBAA. The NFP or #ThirdSector is presenting huge challenges to leadership, employees and the many volunteers. Jacquie and host @Michael Kerr talk about;Financial sustainabilityMergers & Acquisitions in the NFP sectorThe impact of overcrowding in the charity sectorThe need for adopting new and better business models and #tech to improve effectivenessGovernance, collaboration, and the role of philanthropyThe future of charitiesThe phenomenon of 'accidental retirement' (read Jacquie's article on this here https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7334094500333531138/How professionals can transition from corporate roles to...
2025-10-0241 min
Owner To Owner PodcastDecoding AI: Strategies for Small Business Success: David Brudenell, Decidr.@Michael Kerr welcomes @David Brudenell Executive Director from @decidr.ai discuss the challenges and opportunities for Australian SMEs in adopting AI strategies. They explore the National AI Readiness Index launched by Decidr, the importance of system design, and how AI can transform small businesses. The conversation delves into the potential of AI to provide #SMEs with the equivalent of thousands of employees, the role of agentic platforms, and the need for businesses to adapt to the fast-paced AI landscape.Takeaways:SMEs need a system built for action, not just beliefMost businesses lack a plan to...
2025-09-1950 min
Owner To Owner PodcastHow to secure a better deal leasing or buying a commercial property: Vicki Likoudis from True North Buyer's Advocate@Michael Kerr speaks with @Vicki Likoudis from True North Buyers Advocates about the opportunities for tenants and buyers in favorable commercial property market cycle. Vicki sees the opportunity being available for another 6-9 months.They discuss how small business owners can take advantage of this cycle to negotiate a better lease or acquire a commercial property.It's a tenant's market right now, making negotiation crucial.Vicki shares her extensive background in small business and her role as a buyer's advocate, emphasizing the importance of understanding the market cycle, negotiation strategies, and the emotional...
2025-09-1147 min
Owner To Owner PodcastFrom Wagga to Melbourne. Building Habibi Chicken into a legacy business, Farhan Rehman.@Michael Kerr and @Farhan Rehman, co-founder of @Habibi Chicken, a family business founded in #WaggaWagga. Farhan shares 'the journey' of creating, expanding, taking on Melbourne and building a community based, legacy business. We talk about;the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurshipthe importance of communitythe drive to create opportunities in regional areashow diverse talent and cultural exchange contribute to building resilient businesses and vibrant communitiesregional entrepreneurshipimmigration policy and economic development, and leveraging these dynamics for sustainable growthresilienceskills shortagescreating a brand with purpose and legacy@Habibi Chicken @kerrcapital@rehmansheriffgroup
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2025-09-0440 min
Owner To Owner PodcastSuper charging the growth of employee owned Small Businesses, Stephen Greenwood, Global CEO, Valloop@Michael Kerr welcomes @Stephen Greenwood, Global CEO of @Valloop, and @Hunter Page, Australian Director of Valloop, to discuss the transformative power of employee ownership. Valloop via its @platform is reshaping the landscape for SMEs, offering innovative solutions for business transitions, and empowering employees to become legitimate buyers.We talk about;The rise of employee ownership and its impact on SMEsWhy employee ownership is becoming a vital consideration for business owners worldwideValloop's unique platform and its role in facilitating business transitionsThe benefits of employee ownership for businesses and local communitiesThe rise of employees as business b...
2025-08-2743 min
Owner To Owner PodcastThe future of clean. EWater's Phil Gregory on building the worlds most sustainable cleaning solution.@Phil Gregory from @EWaterSystems joins host @Michael Kerr. They discuss Phil's journey from various jobs to creating a sustainable cleaning technology company tackling a global problem from Australia. This is valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and covers;the importance of purpose and profitraising capital and funding growthtechnology licencingnavigating big competitorsthe importance of exit planning, andthe significance of becoming a B Corp.TakeawaysHow Phil Gregory's diverse career path led him to start eWater Systems.The importance of purpose and profit in business.How Phil's personal experiences with environmental issues fueled his passion for change.Building strong c...
2025-08-2154 min
Owner To Owner PodcastStrategies for crafting your small business brand: Tracy Fryer from Design Studio PerthJoin @tracy fryer from @designstudioperth and @michael kerr as we explore the art of branding. Tracy shares her journey from a creative entrepreneur to a branding expert, offering valuable insights into how small businesses can craft a compelling brand identity. Learn about the essential elements of branding, the importance of understanding your target audience, and how a strong brand can drive business success.Key Highlights:Tracy's entrepreneurial journey and the birth of Design Studio PerthThe three pillars of effective branding: messaging, visual identity, and media. Real-world examples of branding success and challenges.Takeaways:B...
2025-08-1451 min
Owner To Owner PodcastBizVal Global founder Graham Stephen on making your business more valuable and sellable.@Michael Kerr and @Graham Stephen, founder of @BizVal Global, discuss #businessvaluation for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With "85 to 95% of small businesses not sellable" we discuss the imperative for owners and advisers to understand business value today so they can begin proactively increasing it from tomorrow. Graham explains why forward-looking valuations are the key to helping business owners make informed decisions.They explore Graham's journey into entrepreneurship and his fascinating global perspective on business valuation,TakeawaysBusiness valuation is often overlooked until a sale is imminent.Many business owners do not understand t...
2025-07-241h 00
Owner To Owner PodcastAmy Christopherson founder of Grounded HR, making your small business team click.In this conversation, @Michael Kerr and @Amy Christopherson, founder of @Grounded HR, discuss her pathway into small business ownership, the importance of HR in small businesses, and the challenges faced by business owners. They explore the significance of leadership in employee engagement, navigating difficult conversations, and building a positive workplace culture. Amy shares insights on #exit planning, #employee ownership, and the impact of #remote work on business operations. The discussion emphasizes the need for a growth mindset and the importance of focusing on people within organizations.Takeaways;Amy started Grounded HR while traveling Australia.H...
2025-07-0954 min
Owner To Owner PodcastHonor Northam from Honorbread on employee ownership and fostering resilient local economies.Host @Michael Kerr speaks with @Honor Northam about her journey in business ownership and her advocacy for employee ownership. They discuss the challenges and benefits of transitioning to employee ownership trusts (EOTs), the impact of small businesses on local communities, and the cultural barriers that hinder the adoption of employee ownership in Australia. Honor shares her experiences with her bakery, @Honorbread, and how with limited formal business qualifications she has successfully run multiple businesses.The discussion covers;the upside of employees having a real stake in the companies they work for#employeeownership as a w...
2025-07-0146 min
Owner To Owner PodcastRosy McEvedy entrepreneurial founder of IV League Drips on overcoming the challenges of starting up and recovering from 2 big financial hits.@Rosy McEvedy founder of @IV League Drips, shares her entrepreneurial journey.Rosy founded the business in 2018 and has grown it to nearly 200 licensees.She faced two major setbacks in her entrepreneurial journey.The first setback was a partnership that ended poorly due to lack of compatibility.Rosy's background in pharmacy and nursing influenced her business direction.Rosy shares her personal take on the;Importance of #resilienceComplexities of #businesspartnershipsValue of self-awareness in businessNeed for thorough research and understanding when entering partnerships and the significance of hiring the right people to fill gaps in a business.The...
2025-06-1957 min
Owner To Owner PodcastJon Manning from Pricing Prophets on unlocking profitability through pricing strategies.@Michael Kerr and @Jon Manning on why #pricing is the biggest lever for improving profitability. They discuss using pricing strategies as a highly effective way to increase small business profitability. They explore the #psychology behind pricing, the common hesitations business owners face when considering price increases, and the importance of effectively communicating these changes to customers. They cover innovative pricing tactics, the significance of choice architecture in proposals, and the necessity of establishing a systematic pricing cadence.Key takeouts;the need for businesses to understand their value propositionhow and when to reassess pricing models t...
2025-06-051h 03
Owner To Owner PodcastMarama Carmichael from Oracle Tree on helping owners fix their Frankenstein businesses@Marama Carmichael shares her pathway that started in science and now sees her as founder and CEO of @Oracle Tree, a full-stack digital marketing agency. She discusses the pivotal moments that led her to start Oracle Tree, emphasizing the importance of empowering business owners and better understanding their needs. Marama highlights the challenges many business owners face, including the tendency to create 'Frankenstein' businesses that are reactive rather than strategic. She advocates for financial literacy, mentorship, and the need for external perspectives in business. The conversation also touches on her book, 'Fixing Frankenstein,' wh...
2025-05-221h 01
Owner To Owner PodcastBill Withers 3x business founder and author of breakthrough book Succession Thinking on building resilient SMEs@bill withers is founder of @the Adapt Way and author of 'Succession Thinking'. In this conversation, Michael and Bill discuss the challenges and strategies for building resilient businesses, emphasizing the importance of shifting from a short-term profit mindset to a long-term vision. Bill shares his journey from a challenging upbringing in #Kununurra to becoming a successful entrepreneur and business leader. The conversation delves into key themes;the importance of stewardship in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the lessons learned from selling his business Acquire, the vision behind his current venture, ADAPT, which aims to supp...
2025-05-0558 min
Owner To Owner PodcastGabe Enslin from The Adapt Way on building thriving businesses that don't need their owners@gabe enslin from @the adapt way and @michael kerr discuss the importance of building resilience in small and medium businesses. They explore Gabe's diverse background, the Adapt mission, and the critical role of business owners in shaping their companies' futures. The conversation covers;the need for owners to clarify what they want from their business and then align their business strategies accordinglythe importance of resilience, culture, and role clarityGabe shares case studies of successful business transformations, emphasizing the need for a high-performance culture and effective ownership frameworks. They explore the vision for the future o...
2025-03-281h 00
Owner To Owner PodcastMark Fletcher founder Tower Systems on using tech to transform independent retailIn this episode of Small Business Banter, @Michael Kerr and @Mark Fletcher discuss the evolution and future of independent retailers, particularly news agencies. Mark shares insights from his experience with News Express and Tower Systems, emphasizing the importance of adapting to change, leveraging technology, and understanding market dynamics. The conversation highlights the critical role of independent retailers in communities and the need for them to embrace innovation to thrive in a competitive landscape. In this conversation, Michael and Mark Fletcher discuss the journey of transitioning a long-standing business, the importance of local businesses in building sustainable communities, and the...
2025-03-1155 min
Owner To Owner PodcastGeo George from Mayfly Ventures on co-building disruptive AI ventures with industry leaders.@Geo George from @Mayfly Ventures discusses the innovative approach of his venture studio, focusing on investing in both new and existing businesses. He emphasizes the importance of navigating uncertainty in the startup world and how AI can serve as a transformative tool for businesses. The conversation also highlights the value of 'boring businesses' and how they can be revitalized through technology and strategic partnerships. Geo shares insights on successful ventures in hospitality and MedTech, and offers practical advice for small businesses looking to leverage AI for growth."We're aiming to do things 2% better, but thousands o...
2025-02-2150 min
Owner To Owner PodcastTamara Simon, Business Coach on systemising for small business success.@tamara simon discusses the challenges owners face, the value of financial awareness, and the necessity of breaking the cycle of overwork to achieve a more profitable and enjoyable business. Tamara shares insights from her book, 'The Five Little Business Pigs', which outlines strategies for building a successful business. The discussion highlights the importance of reflection and understanding one's business dynamics to foster growth and sustainability. In this conversation, Tamara and @Michael Kerr cover;the importance of clarity in rolesthe necessity of #businesscoachingthe need for strong foundational systemsthe impact of leadership behavior on staff morale and productivity.
2024-12-2049 min
Owner To Owner PodcastRonan Leonard innovation expert and business mentor on smarter ways to improve your businessHost @Michael Kerr and @Ronan Leonard a certified innovation professional and business mentor discuss Ronan's journey from an accidental entrepreneur to mentor in the small business space. The conversation delves into the; how to overcome the daily challenges faced by small business ownersneed for innovation and adaptation in a rapidly changing marketnavigating stagnation in businesssignificance of allocating time and resources for innovation, and the various business models that can be exploredvalue of networking and learning from peers to drive business growth. In this conversation, Michael and Ronan explore various strategies for business growth;AI toolsEffective delegationMarketing and...
2024-12-061h 05
Owner To Owner PodcastClaude Trimboli, Accountant and Liquidator, on how small business owners can better manage debt to avoid insolvency.@Claude Trimboli from @charlesandco talks about the complexities of business liquidation and restructuring. The discussion covers the critical importance of understanding cash flow, the role of early intervention in financial distress, and the emotional toll on business owners facing insolvency. Claudio emphasizes the need for proactive measures, mental health awareness, and the collaborative approach necessary for navigating these challenging situations. The discussion highlights the significance of having a solid grasp of financial numbers and the value of seeking help from trusted advisors.Other important discussion topics include;the responsibilities of business ownersproactive me...
2024-11-0851 min
Owner To Owner PodcastOlga Koskie from Tax Assure on how Australian business owners can tackle their ATO tax debtOlga Koskie from Tax Assure updates us on the ATO's plan to recover outstanding tax debts owed by Australian businesses.Post covid19 the ATO is now actively chasing $52B in outstanding business tax debt. "The ATO has had a huge public shift and an internal shift that they're back to an active collection mode."If you're carrying ATO debt (that's been around longer than the last few months) and have treated them as a financier over recent years you're likely now in the firing line to be chased down The consequences of...
2024-09-2035 min
Owner To Owner PodcastNatasha Hawker from Employee Matters on how owners can better manage employees for greater small business success.@Natasha Hawker founder of @Employee Matters discusses the importance of employees in small businesses, and the impact they have on business performance. Natasha emphasizes the need for exceptional HR practices and the role they play in driving business growth and sustainability. She also discusses the current employment relations landscape and the importance of compliance. Natasha provides insights into the red flags that small business owners should be aware of and the benefits of outsourcing HR services. She concludes by discussing the significance of employee ownership and the role it plays in business success and potential sal...
2024-07-111h 00
Owner To Owner PodcastKen Matthews from Matthews Steer, leading adviser to family businesses, on his own exit after successfully growing a highly regarded financial services business.@Ken Matthews, founder of @Matthew Steer, shares the long but successful journey from growing to selling a mid-tier financial services firm. He talks about the importance of scaling, the three stages of growth and the challenges of transitioning from a sales-driven mode to an operational mode. "Stepping back and becoming a CEO is a significant step and not an easy one for any entrepreneur."Ken and I talk a lot about the process of selling, and what he sees as the most critical for getting a successful result;the value of finding the right bu...
2024-06-211h 00
Owner To Owner PodcastDarren Clark talks about helping his clients convert ideas into businesses, and why they benefit from his own, very rich business building and exiting experience.@Darren Clark is the founder at @Dazlab where he and the team work with founders, business owners, creatives, technology people, and investors to get digital products off the ground and to market. Darren started because he knew there was a better way to build digital products for people with great business ideas who needed help to build their vision. And he brought significant personal business experience, and some battle scars to starting Dazlab;co-founded a digital creative agency, called Webling, where we won many, many local and international awards over a decade.founded real estate startup (Ko...
2024-06-1352 min
Owner To Owner PodcastMartin Cattach from Finance For Business on where and how owners can access alternative finance to help support their small businessHost @Michael Kerr and @Martin Cattach , founder of Finance for Business, discuss the stranglehold the big four banks on small business lending, and explore alternative options for financing. Martin outlines alternative #financing options, especially the diverse and fast growing range of #fintechlenders for #smallbusinessesWe cover;The role of #workingcapital in business growthThe entanglement trap that owners often find themselves inThe importance of understanding your financial positionHow to get more value from your accounting software package and bank account dataPlanning ahead to avoid cash flow problemsThe role of fintech lenders in providing quick and f...
2024-05-0351 min
Owner To Owner PodcastEarl Eddings business founder, chair, mentor and adviser shares his experiences from both sides of a business sale@Earl Eddings has started, sold and acquired multiple businesses. Along the way he's had high profile roles including as Chair of Cricket Australia, and served as Non Executive Director, Advisory Board member, Adviser and Mentor to other business owners and businesses. He's had wins. He's also learned a lot from experiences where things didn't go to plan. These experiences were however formative and continue to shape how he continues to approach his work, the support he provides to other business leaders and business owners. In our discussion we cover;Earl's background and his journey as a busi...
2024-03-0858 min
Owner To Owner PodcastPete Seligman Search Investor on finding and inspiring the next generation of business owners.@Pete Seligman talks about and #eta (Entrepreneur through Acquisition) and #searchfunds and their impact on small business owners. He's an investor and co-owner of multiple businesses. Pete explains the concept of search funds and how they provide a vehicle for investors to back #acquisitionentrepreneurs. We talk about;the importance of finding the right fit between the entrepreneur and the businesscurrent market challenges and opportunitieshow business owners should handle an approach from a search fund or investorsthe role of #earnouts in business sales and how they can bridge the gap between buyer and sellerthe common mis...
2024-02-0900 min
Owner To Owner PodcastEd Scott founder of Resolve on building a better marketplace to buy and sell small & medium businesses.@Ed Scott is the founder of @Resolve which is a small medium enterprise marketplace. In other words it's a website where people can search for and browse businesses to buy. The goal of Resolve is to create a single place for supply and demand, and democratizing access to hidden gems that are often overlooked due to lack of available knowledge or resources.Resolve caters for;Businesses with an Enterprise Value of between $1M AUD to $40M AUD, and Urgent business sale campaigns such as recapitalizations and external administrations. Some key takeaways from our dis...
2023-09-1249 minOwner To Owner PodcastBronwyn Reid business owner and author of Small Company Big Business on how small business owners can benefit bigtime from working with large businesses and government@bronwynreid is a Business Owner, Author and Mentor who specialises in helping small businesses connect with bigger players. The benefits for owners are enormous and opportunities plentiful in the current post-covid environment.Her book is titled @SmallCompanyBigBusiness and it focuses on how small businesses can find, win, and retain big customers.In our discussion we talk about the why and how small businesses should engage with larger businesses and government entities. Bronwyn covers;why big businesses are increasingly interested in engaging with smaller businesseshow the COVID-19 pandemic brought about changes in the business landscape, inc...
2023-08-1227 min
Owner To Owner PodcastAmy Bett Co-Founder of Drink Melo and Profit First Professional on how to manage your business cash flow and how she personally came to understand its vital importance.@amybett is a businessowner and entrepreneur. In this episode we discuss the importance of understanding financial health in business and managing cash flow effectively.Amy shares her personal journey as a founder and owner;how (and the very personal why) she transitioned from working for a corporate events business to starting her own venturethe up's and down's that led to a focus on cashflow Amy introduces the concept of @ProfitFirst - a cash flow method that involves breaking down finances into different categories to gain clarity on expenses, profits, taxes, and more. We cov...
2023-08-1227 minOwner To Owner PodcastSimone Douglas talks about how she started and manages to successfully run Digital Marketing AOK and 4 other small but thriving businesses .In this episode @SimoneDouglas, multi-business owner based in Adelaide, shares her experience, motivations and 'secret-sauce' for starting and successfully running 5 diverse businesses. Being #seriouslysocial is the connector, as she explains in our discussion. Simone owns;@digitalmarketingaok@bninorthadelaide@dukeofbrunswick hotel #adelaide @portadmiral hotel #portadelaideOur discussion covers;why #goodteams are really 'the secret'being all in on your #firstbusiness replacing yourself as a business ownerbringing your #onepercent of genius the importance of being human in a digital landscapebuilding human connections and relationships while AI and automation can enhance efficiency, the power of building emotional connections with custo...
2023-08-1127 minOwner To Owner PodcastZhanna Gee founder of Slim By Nature and Delicious Dreams on what it takes to start and then sustain successful businesses.@ZhannaGee is a multi-award winning entrepreneur, business advisor and #founder of one of Australia’s leading health and well-being companies @slimbynature. Zhanna was born in Latvia and pretty much had her future mapped out by the family. Things changed and she and family came to Australia back in 1996. At that time she didn't speak a word of English. In this episode we dig deep into her pathway to successful business owner, calling Australia home and starting a family. We talk about;her deeply personal reason for starting @slimbynaturethe rocky road from #startup to todaypersonal resea...
2023-07-2427 minOwner To Owner PodcastMichael Kerr from Kerr Capital on why founders of Social Enterprises need an exit plan just like every other business owner.@Michael Kerr from @kerrcapital is an experienced adviser to founders and owners of for-profit businesses and Social Enterprises. Continued growth in the burgeoning #socialenterprise sector has and will continue to forge successful new businesses that will be attractive to business buyers. For the #founders there will be many questions;Can I 'cash in' and sell?Can I sell and pass the business on so that it reaches its full potential?Should I sell?Because I'm a #socialenterprise or #forpurpose business is an exit and #exitplanning any different?In this episode Michael covers; the basics of...
2023-05-3127 minOwner To Owner PodcastMatt Davis on why leaving Paris to buy the Bookshop at Queenscliff was the right family move.Matt Davis, Jayne (his wife) and daughter left Paris to buy a book shop in Queenscliff Victoria @BookshopatQueenscliff It was a hell of a move! Matt shares the background on why coming back to Australia made sense, seeing a @facebook ad for a #businessforsale and his experience in the process of #buyingabusinessMatt and Jayne had lived in Paris a long time and their daughter. Matt made music, Jayne wrote and both worked in #advertising & #copywriting (English for French brands) which enabled them both to do their creative work. But they weren't such lovers of the s...
2023-03-0727 minOwner To Owner PodcastPART 2 - Andy Gowers, succession planning expert, on the best way for families to stay together while tackling the complexities of managing generational wealth.@andygowers is a #successionplanning and #wealthmanagement expert. He's got a business marketing degree and financial planning diploma . His professional background includes;playing #AFL with @hawthornfc for 12 years (including a premiership at Hawthorn in 1991)senior #financialplanning roles @anz founding and selling his own wealth management businessHe's launched a new business in Succession Planning (with David Naphtali) and was recently appointed #president Hawthorn Football Club.This is part 1 of 2 episodes. Over the 2 episodes we talk a lot about succession planning and #exitplanning for private and family businesses, and cover;what he learned growing up in...
2023-02-2327 minOwner To Owner PodcastPART 1 - Andy Gowers, succession planning expert, on the best way for families to stay together while tackling the complexities of managing generational wealth.@andygowers is a #successionplanning and #wealthmanagement expert. He's got a business marketing degree and financial planning diploma . His professional background includes;playing #AFL with @hawthornfc for 12 years (including a premiership at Hawthorn in 1991)senior #financialplanning roles @anz founding and selling his own wealth management businessHe's launched a new business in Succession Planning (with David Naphtali) and was recently appointed #president Hawthorn Football Club.This is part 1 of 2 episodes. Over the 2 episodes we talk a lot about succession planning and #exitplanning for private and family businesses, and cover;what he learned growing up in...
2023-02-2327 minOwner To Owner PodcastRon Gauci from 24 Hour Business Plan talks about ways to overcome typical barriers to planning that unfortunately often lead to business failure.@RonGauci has a rich experience base including as a #CEO #Director #Chair and #Adviser. As a #CEO he has overseen major transformations of organisations like @fedsquare @melbournepolytechnic and @melbournestormAnother of his roles is as a senior adviser @24HRBP (24 Hour Business Plan).In this discussion we talk widely about why #smeowners should plan, how they can plan more easily and what the real cost is when you don't. We cover;why #now is the time to start (whether it's the beginning, the middle or the end of the year)how to get the most fr...
2023-02-0827 minOwner To Owner PodcastBrian Shrowder from Mediacraft Communications explains how small business owners can easily use PR to improve their marketing success.@BrianShrowder is a #mediatrainer and #communications #publicrelations industry expert at his own consultancy @mediacraftcomms.After dabbling in student radio at the University of Adelaide he had stints in #newsreporting and #journalism at the @ABC and @channel10.Mid career he jumped across to public relations (his second career).In his own consulting he specialises in #crisiscommunication but in this episode he unpicks public relations for the benefit of #smallbusinessowners. We talk about;why PR isn't just for #bigbusinesswhat PR is and who it impacts that are associated with your business how small business owne...
2023-02-0727 minOwner To Owner PodcastPART 3 - Norman Hall from Exit By Design makes a compelling case for why business owners need an Exit Plan.@NormanHall has a diverse background including business, corporate and private banking. He's also been through the process of selling a family business that his wife founded. Now he's a specialist #exitplanner and draws on all this experience to help #businessowners protect the value they have built up in their business, and then when the time is right, plan and execute a more successful #businessexit. In our discussion we cover;the importance of having a ‘ringmaster’ for your businesses exitthe reasons business owners put off exit planning and the consequences of thisthe challenging discussions that can arise in family busin...
2023-01-1027 minOwner To Owner PodcastPART 2 - Norman Hall from Exit By Design makes a compelling case for why business owners need an Exit Plan.@NormanHall has a diverse background including business, corporate and private banking. He's also been through the process of selling a family business that his wife founded. Now he's a specialist #exitplanner and draws on all this experience to help #businessowners protect the value they have built up in their business, and then when the time is right, plan and execute a more successful #businessexit. In our discussion we cover;the importance of having a ‘ringmaster’ for your businesses exitthe reasons business owners put off exit planning and the consequences of thisthe challenging discussions that can arise in family busin...
2023-01-1027 minOwner To Owner PodcastMichael Kerr from Kerr Capital on why some owners need to consider a DIY sale and what's critical for success.@Michael Kerr from @kerrcapital is an experienced adviser to business owners. Michael knew that for a range of reasons some #smallbusinessowners were unable to access quality advice, or the advice and support needed was uneconomic. As a result he designed a program (The DIY Business Sale program) to ensure those owners had access to the best advice on selling a business. The format is easy for owners to follow and it ensures the business is given every chance to sell while avoiding ten's of thousands in broker fees. In our discussion he talks about;Who a #DI...
2022-11-1427 minOwner To Owner PodcastKate Biondo CEO of worker-owner Galactic Co-operative on starting and running their technology business@KateBiondo is the #CEO of @GalacticCooperative which is a #workerownedcoop.Kate is the first guest of a four-episode series on #cooperatives and #mutuals brought to you by @BCCM (Business Council of Cooperatives & Mutuals)We chat about the decision to start business life as a cooperative, what that involved and the different benefits. In our discussion we cover;The decision to implement a #cooperativemodelBeing a #workerownedcooperative and giving #employees the ability to go with what works for themThe difference #cooperatives are making in #businesses and #communitiesThe need for #businessowners to come together to #co...
2022-09-0254 minOwner To Owner PodcastDaniel Neuhaus, from Six8 Coffee Roasters and Trader & Co., on dealing with growth pains in a business started in a domestic kitchen from a passion for coffee and making a difference.@danielneuhaus from @six8coffee and @traderandco in Yass shares his experiences of starting up an #ethicalcoffee #smallbusiness and his thoughts on where to next for the #coffeeindustry. In our discussion we cover;Starting a business with a clear #purpose from the confines of a small apartment and growing it to where it is today#coffeeindustryexploitationHow travels and experiences of #underdevelopedcommunities across #Vanuatu, #Thailand, and #Brazil (to name a few) drove the #motivation for creating more #ethicallysourced and traded coffee in AustraliaHow these experiences “have shaped #howwedobusiness” and see the businesses still giving back to organisations Daniel worke...
2022-08-3027 minOwner To Owner PodcastRoss Cameron from Cameron Research shares some of his favorite and funniest small business owner wisdom based on 30 years of research.@RossCameron is the owner of Cameron Research Group who researches #smallbusinessowners. Since starting 30 years ago he's personally done a few thousand face-to-face interviews and more than 700 focus groups. He didn't set out to be a small business owner himself. He worked for a company that did similar sort of research and then went overseas. When he came back to Australia he had some bright ideas he thought would make a million bucks. They didn't quite play out so when he needed cash flow he thought "I'll do a little bit of market research." Back then the...
2022-07-1627 minOwner To Owner PodcastMichael Duregon from Bring Back Australia on his mission to make it easier for Australian consumers to directly support locally owned businesses.@MichaelDuregon founded www.bringbackaustralia.app to help current Australian consumers better understand what products & services they buy are Australian-owned, and not just Australian-made. The highly successful #australianmade campaign was his prompt and he couldn't walk past what he saw as a big gap and lost opportunities for local #makers and #manufacturers. He had to do something about this!Michael trained as a fitter and turner (trained in Port Augusta), worked in the #familyhardwarebusiness and also ran (and sold) a couple of his own businesses (signage industry). In our discussion we talk about;getting fascinated wi...
2022-07-1553 minOwner To Owner PodcastRodger Spencer shares what he learned over 15 years from buying, improving and then selling his inbound call centre business.Rodger Spencer bought, improved and then sold his inbound call centre business, @AceAnsweringAfter a professional background in structural #engineering, cost engineering #estimating, and #projectmanagement in the oil and gas industry he'd reached that point where he needed a big change. He wanted a break from the intensity of previous jobs entailed and thought the only way out of it completely was to start again.That's when in 2001 he ended up buying an existing #callcentrebusiness. He openly admits he didn't know a lot about the industry when he went into it. He thought running a...
2022-07-1158 minOwner To Owner PodcastPART 2 - Saaed Joulaei from Centreline Engineering shares his experience of leaving employment to buy and run this business.@SaeedJoulaei talks about his experience #buyingabusiness and the big move from being an #employee to a #businessowner.It's a very topical discussion. If you've ever thought about becoming a business owner you have two main alternatives. Start your own or buy an existing #smallbusiness. Saeed has now done both and can talk about the pro's and con's of both.He grew up in a little town in North of #Iran above his dad's little grocery shop and was a very young employee! After finishing an electrical engineering degree he co-founded his first business wh...
2022-07-0127 minOwner To Owner PodcastPART 1 - Saaed Joulaei from Centreline Engineering shares his experience of leaving employment to buy and run this business.@SaeedJoulaei talks about his experience #buyingabusiness and the big move from being an #employee to a #businessowner.It's a very topical discussion. If you've ever thought about becoming a business owner you have two main alternatives. Start your own or buy an existing #smallbusiness. Saeed has now done both and can talk about the pro's and con's of both.He grew up in a little town in North of #Iran above his dad's little grocery shop and was a very young employee! After finishing an electrical engineering degree he co-founded his first business wh...
2022-07-0127 minOwner To Owner PodcastBill Lang from Small Business Australia on learning from other business owners and getting all 3 levels of government to better understand small business.Bill Lang is Founder and Director of @smallbusinessaustralia.org. He's a #HarvardMBA, and a seasoned #smallbusinessowner and operator. It started in the #foodvan industry with Doctor Dog, selling hot dogs outside of nightclubs and pubs in Melbourne in the 1980's.But more recently the businesses he's involved with are all about helping (including coaching and mentoring) owners;better use the internetbetter use digital tools to attract customersattract staff, and run their businesses more efficiently.In our wide-ranging discussion we cover;why small business is bigger than jobs and being the economic backbone tha...
2022-06-2427 minOwner To Owner PodcastBarbara Braithwaite from Safe Swallowing Education shares her experiences from selling her first speech pathology practice.@BarbaraBraithwaite is the principal #speechpathologist at @SafeSwallowingEducation in Sydney, and #founder of a couple of #smallbusinesses in or around #SpeechPathology. Barbara came into talk about her experience selling her first practice. In the episode we talk about;early-career guidance to steer her away from Accountancy and towards Speech Pathologyher love of being able to empower a client whether a child through communication, or developing their literacy skills, or an adult improving their communication skillsthe positive influence from having a father who owned his own businessstarting out in a #CommunityHealthCenter and struggling with the long wait for cl...
2022-06-211h 01Owner To Owner PodcastPART 1 - James Murphy from KereKere on building and then selling a for-purpose business.@JamesMurphy from @kerekere is a #social and #businessentrepreneur. At a young age, he moved over to #Fiji. The @kerekere brand was formed based on a Fijian #custom in which a relative or a neighbor can request something and it must be willingly given with no expectation of repayment.He has a track record of building businesses with a social bent. Under the @kerekere brand he has built and successfully sold 2 of those businesses. We chat about the process of #preparingforsale and then undertaking a #businesssale.He grew up in a #familybusiness #smallbusiness environment. Both grandparents h...
2022-06-1827 minOwner To Owner PodcastPART 2 - Roz Campbell from Tsuno on dealing with an unexpected offer to sell her business.@RozCampbell is the #founder of @Tsuno a #socialenterprise that sells #bamboofiber #sanitarypads liners and #organic #cottontampons. Tsuno sells via retailers around the country and internationally, and online direct to the consumer through the business website. Half of the profits go to @OneGirl who send girls to school in #SierraLeoneHer business started in 2011 while studying Industrial Design at @RMIT in Melbourne and being on a traditional professional trajectory to #designfurniture. But an incident in Europe while on a study tour changed that. She got her period and asked a European friend if they a pad or a ta...
2022-06-1727 minOwner To Owner PodcastPART 1 - Roz Campbell from Tsuno on dealing with an unexpected offer to sell her business.@RozCampbell is the #founder of @Tsuno a #socialenterprise that sells #bamboofiber #sanitarypads liners and #organic #cottontampons. Tsuno sells via retailers around the country and internationally, and online direct to the consumer through the business website. Half of the profits go to @OneGirl who send girls to school in #SierraLeoneHer business started in 2011 while studying Industrial Design at @RMIT in Melbourne and being on a traditional professional trajectory to #designfurniture. But an incident in Europe while on a study tour changed that. She got her period and asked a European friend if they a pad or a ta...
2022-06-1627 minOwner To Owner PodcastPART 2 - Sir Steven Wilkinson from Good & Prosper on becoming fluent in the language of business.@Sir Stephen Wilkinson is the founder of @Good & Prosper, a knowledge business for #entrepreneurs and #business owners. He educates #businessowners about #businessvalue by helping them become fluent in the #languageofbusiness.In our discussion we talk about; the shortcomings and opportunities related to the traditional approach to #managingfinances in a typical small businessthe upside of increasing #financialliteracyhow to understand the story your #businessnumbers are trying to tell youthe importance of always understanding and regularly assessing the value of your business value, in the same way that #listedbusinesses#confidentcapitalismhis unique pathway to #finance from studying #literature and #artsthe impo...
2022-06-1527 minOwner To Owner PodcastPART 1 - Sir Steven Wilkinson from Good & Prosper on becoming fluent in the language of business.@Sir Stephen Wilkinson is the founder of @Good & Prosper, a knowledge business for #entrepreneurs and #business owners. He educates #businessowners about #businessvalue by helping them become fluent in the #languageofbusiness.In our discussion we talk about; the shortcomings and opportunities related to the traditional approach to #managingfinances in a typical small businessthe upside of increasing #financialliteracyhow to understand the story your #businessnumbers are trying to tell youthe importance of always understanding and regularly assessing the value of your business value, in the same way that #listedbusinesses#confidentcapitalismhis unique pathway to #finance from studying #literature and #artsthe impo...
2022-06-1427 minOwner To Owner PodcastPART 2 - Russell Spokes from Maggies Kitchen in Queenscliff on his choice to close rather than sell his business.#regionalsmallbusinesses are at the centre of healthy #localeconomies, both as a supplier of goods or services and as an employer. It's in everyone's interest that these #businesses successfully transfer from one #owner to another. #Owners of #regionalbusinesses face additional hurdles when selling their business. In this 3 part #owners of #regionalbusinesses share their own personal experiences from going through a #businesssale process.In this 3rd interview (over 2 weeks) Russell Spoke from @Maggie'sKitchen from #queenscliff in #victoria shares his very open and personal story from leaving the public service to buying or starting 3 businesses. Along the way he and hi...
2022-03-0327 minOwner To Owner PodcastPART 1 - Russell Spokes from Maggies Kitchen in Queenscliff on his choice to close rather than sell his business.#regionalsmallbusinesses are at the centre of healthy #localeconomies, both as a supplier of goods or services and as an employer. It's in everyone's interest that these #businesses successfully transfer from one #owner to another. #Owners of #regionalbusinesses face additional hurdles when selling their business. In this 3 part #owners of #regionalbusinesses share their own personal experiences from going through a #businesssale process.In this 3rd interview (over 2 weeks) Russell Spoke from @Maggie'sKitchen from #queenscliff in #victoria shares his very open and personal story from leaving the public service to buying or starting 3 businesses. Along the way he and hi...
2022-03-0327 minOwner To Owner PodcastPART 1 - Sandra Kain from Coles Bay in Tasmania on lessons she learned selling the supermarket, cafe & bakery she started 26 years back.Regional small businesses are at the centre of healthy local economies, both as a supplier of goods or services and as an employer. It's in everyone's interest that these businesses successfully transfer from one owner to another. Owners of regional businesses face additional hurdles when selling their business. In this 3 part owners of regional businesses share their own personal experiences from going through a business sale process.In this 2nd interview (over 2 weeks) Sandra Kain from #ColesBay in #Tasmania hares her beginning to end story of landing in #ColesBay starting 2 new businesses and then completing the cycle a...
2022-02-2527 minOwner To Owner PodcastPART 2 - Carolyn Fryer from Fish Creek on lessons she learned selling the local General Store and Newsagency.#regionalsmallbusinesses are at the centre of healthy #localeconomies, both as a supplier of goods or services and as an employer. It's in everyone's interest that these #businesses successfully transfer from one #owner to another. #Owners of #regionalbusinesses face additional hurdles when selling their business. In this 3 part series #owners of #regionalbusinesses share their own personal experiences from going through a #businesssale process.This first interview (over 2 weeks) is with Carolyn Fryer from #FishCreek in #SouthGippsland who bought, revitalised, and, eventually, sold the Fish Creek General Store and Newsagency. Over the 2 weeks we cover;her pl...
2022-02-2527 minOwner To Owner PodcastPART 1 - Carolyn Fryer from Fish Creek on lessons she learned selling the local General Store and Newsagency.#regionalsmallbusinesses are at the centre of healthy #localeconomies, both as a supplier of goods or services and as an employer. It's in everyone's interest that these #businesses successfully transfer from one #owner to another. #Owners of #regionalbusinesses face additional hurdles when selling their business. In this 3 part series #owners of #regionalbusinesses share their own personal experiences from going through a #businesssale process.This first interview (over 2 weeks) is with Carolyn Fryer from #FishCreek in #SouthGippsland who bought, revitalised, and, eventually, sold the Fish Creek General Store and Newsagency. Over the 2 weeks we cover;her pla...
2022-02-2527 minOwner To Owner PodcastBruce Peterson from Grande Experiences and THE LUME on taking a digital Vincent Van Gogh to the world.@BrucePeterson is the #founder and #owner of @GrandeExperiences and @TheLume . Bruce has built a hugely successful #globalbusiness, leading and pioneering a whole new way for #art and #culture to be viewed around the world. His companies create very large multi-sensory #digital #immersiveexperiences that have now been exhibited in about 190 cities around the world, six continents and 32 languages. At a recent count about 17 million visitors have passed through. He did this by backing himself and from the position of an 'outsider' to the #traditionalartsindustry. We talk about;the #businessmodel - conceptualising, designing, and then creating a large cu...
2022-02-2027 minOwner To Owner PodcastMike Williams from Exit Value Advisors on the art & science of valuing a business@MikeWilliams is #CEO of @ExitValueAdvisors and we talk about how to #value a #smallbusiness. He's valued thousands in his time! Valuations are only opinions, they are highly contentious and are part art and part science. We try to break the topic down to help #owners better understand when they should get a valuation and how to interpret the result. Our discussion covers a lot of ground including;Mike's core philosophy - information is power if you know what your business is worth, not just when you're selling but along the waythe typical questions that can spark th...
2022-02-0927 minOwner To Owner PodcastAmy Phillips from Horizon Management Group on improving organisational capability through better managing people@amyphillips from www.horizonmg.com.au is a #HumanResources specialist.Amy worked in HR for over a decade before taking over the Horizon Management Group, a #familybusiness her parents had started over 30 years ago, in 2018. At @horizonmg she works with clients to help them manage their people for the benefit of the people and for the business. Our real focus is on giving managers the skills to be able to manage their people well. We talk about;the importance of managing people who are in many cases the most important asset an owner has i...
2022-02-0927 minOwner To Owner PodcastSam Hemphill from Meeum on helping business owners to be digitally empowered and tech fluent@SamHemphill co-founded @Meeum which builds #techfluency and #digitalempowerment in #businessowners.@Meeum also works with digital professionals who want to #reskill, or build complementary #skills. Sam studied to be a #highschool #educator and while at #university ran a booking agency and a tour management company. He then got heavily involved in the #musicindustry in #Brisbane as both a #performer and a #manager. A lot of the work he was doing was #marketing, getting bands known and #ontheroad. As a byproduct, he got really interested in #webaccessibility which remains a big passion.In our discussion we...
2021-10-1327 minOwner To Owner PodcastLaura Racky, business founder and commercial lawyer at LL Gold, talks starting and building successful businesses@lauraracky is a #commerciallawyer in her own firm @LLGold. But her being her knows that's not really enough. She likes to have lots of things going. Her portfolio of interests includes;#cofounder @AllFounders - a business which is more focused on #leadershiptraining and #businessstrategy but has expanded into #podcasting #tickertv#founder @LGlowBeauty - because she just loves all things beauty and skincaremultiple board and advisory roles (past & current) in #nfps and #communityorganisations including @channel31 @hibgrouphug #mazzeifoundationFor Laura these #newbusinesses are a kind of hobby and an outstanding source of constant learning which feeds back into her...
2021-08-2927 minOwner To Owner PodcastMartin Ginnane from Ginnane & Associates on the game-changing economic opportunities ahead for regional towns from smart retail renewal, investment attraction and effective cooperation between local stakeholders@MartinGinnane from @ginnaneassociates is an expert advisor on #retaildevelopment #placemaking and #brandactivation. He's worked with international cities and regional towns on major #investmentattraction #regionalrenewal and #retailrenewal projects. He was the #vicgov first retail industry specialist, is a member of the @victoriangovernment #SmallBusinessMinisterialCouncil and had senior roles at the #vicgov #DepartmentofBusinessandInnovation and was #DeputyManagingDirector of #DowntownDutyFree. The following quote from his website sums up his philosophy and approach to the work he does."Global Cities of significance all have one thing in common, a strong and vibrant, culturally diverse heart that encourages people to liv...
2021-08-2927 minOwner To Owner PodcastChan Uoy from Dimboola Imaginarium talks about making a treechange, setting up a new business, adapting to a different lifestyle and steampunk@chanuoy is the co-owner of the @dimboolaimaginarium After more than 20 years in the #hospitalityindustry in #Melbourne involving owning 2 restaurants Chan desperately needed a change. He described #melbourne and #restaurantownership as a "conveyer belt of sameness and pure hard work" -a change had to be made. Long story short @dimboola is where he and partner now live and work. How they ended up making a #treechanage to Dimboola is an intriguing story of planning and serendipity. Since arriving and inspired to create something unique as a destination they have acquired a 19th bank and built the @dimboolaimaginarium - a...
2021-08-2827 minOwner To Owner PodcastPhil Meddings from Bintani Australia on growing a family business and the craft brewing industry@philmeddings is joint #ChiefExecutive of @BintaniAustralia - a leading Australian supplier of #craftbrewing #ingredients. He's also #co-owner and/or #nonexecutivedirector of other #businesses #familybusinesses including @bentspokebrewing @bay13brewery @konvoykegsPhil left @kpmg in 2010 to join Bintani which had been started by his father in 1995. Since then he's become immersed in the #craftbrewing industry in Australia, and more recently, via @bay13brewery the #USAIn our discussion Phil talks about;leaving the #charteredaccounting profession for what really drove him - the #businessworldhis approach to starting #newbusinesses#businesspartnershipsthe critical importance of #sharedvalues and #sharedunderstandingoperating as a #f...
2021-08-2627 minOwner To Owner PodcastLes Watson aka Time Lord on personal productivity and time management@LesWatson (aka The Timelord) is a #smallbusiness #coach and #productivity expert.He was inspired by and trained with @DavidAllen who wrote #GettingThingsDone. He uses the #GTDmethodology in his work to improve productivity management, build team leadership & develop communication.Les believes higher productivity is determined by the answers to 2 key questions;1. Where is your focus? 2. What do you want to do today? What do you want to do this year?In our discussion we talk about;Creating a goal and keeping accountable for itThe power of asking 'what do yo...
2021-08-1727 minOwner To Owner PodcastMarnie Roberts from WineGrapes on how cooperatives help growers and their local communities.@MarnieRoberts from www.winegrapes.com.au is a #winemaker and champion of the #cooperativeownership and operating model. As a #businessmodel #coops have been around for a long time but she believes they are in a resurgence. She grew up in #Mildura surrounded by #coops and was really attracted to the ethos of it working for a collective. #winegrapes now has about 120 #growers and is based in #regional #SouthAustralia. In our discussion we talk about;how a #cooperative can benefit and supporting local people, local growers and their #localcommunitynot being #bigcorporate#mclarenvalethe advantages for growers;the...
2021-08-0227 minOwner To Owner PodcastDiana Sargeant from rosesalesonline.com.au on turning the worlds favorite flower into a businessDiana & Graham Sargeant run www.rosesalesonline.com.au, a leading destination for the #roselovers across Australia. The business started unexpectedly while on their honeymoon. It's always been a #familybusiness, built around #familyvalues and #parenting and sharing the love for what is the #worldsfavoriteflower in a #sustainable, caring way for the #environment.In our freeflowing and open discussion Diana talks about; starting at Kilmore back in 1986starting out of a small cottage with kids at home and being a #stayathomemummaking a visit to the world rose convention, entering a miniature rose that unexpectedly won the Austr...
2021-07-1427 minOwner To Owner PodcastSam Marwood from cultivatefarms.com on farm matchmakingSam Marwood co-founded www.cultivatefarms.com which is a matchmaking service for retiring farmers and aspiring farmers and investors. Through this they are making ownership possible for the next generation.It started because Sam's dreams of ownership were squashed when his parents said no, you're not getting the farm. In the discussion we cover;#smallscalefarmsthe hidden dream of people working in skyscrapers who would love to own a farm and be a farmerthe process of matching those farmers and the importance of making sure your values are aligned, and getting to know each otherthe gro...
2021-07-1327 minOwner To Owner PodcastPeter Hurst from roadiii.com on Aussie road tripsPeter Hurst from founded www.roadiii.com to showcase more of the great Australian #festivals, #culturalevents, #wineries and #distilleries that don't get the media limelight, are off the #beatentrack or are actually #huddengems.His mission is to challenge Australians to get out #ontheroad. He started www.roadiii.com about 3 years ago (and 2 weeks before Covid19).Originally trained as a #schoolteacher but spent 20 years working with companies including General Motors and NylexHe's also been heavily involved in #lifesaving around Australia. and his first small business (he's still got it) was Surf Safety Australia...
2021-07-1227 minOwner To Owner PodcastJustin Costello from Costello Rural Real Estate on personal resilienceJustin Costello runs Costello Rural https://www.costellorural.com.au/ in Corryong, Victoria. It a second-generation family business. He grew up in Corryong, went away and then came back to take over the business from his father.In this episode he shares his personal experiences as a business owner and talks openly about his experiences of the Corryong fires in 2020. We cover;building business skills by doing #apprenticeships and #workplacements with several valuation companies and real estate businesses that actually turned the light on to take my education furtherhis exposure to really strong business minds and...
2021-07-0427 minOwner To Owner PodcastHunter Leonard from Silver & Wise on ageism and missed opportunitiesHunter Leonard talks to @smallbusinessbanter about how and why he started www.silverandwise.com.au.In the episode we cover;The ageism brick wall and the frustration of a job searchThe different ways Western and Eastern cultures value their eldersWhy it's time for mature aged workers to take control and how, even if they may not see it clearly, that they have value to addThe need to improve self awareness to help identify and better promote your 'hidden' value and skillsWhy finding your purpose is so critical and how it can lead to being happier and...
2021-06-3027 minOwner To Owner PodcastMick & Mat from thevillageco.com on using tech to 'keep more money in the local village'.Mick, Mat and all of the management team sort of got tired of the corporate lifestyle. The thought "how do we come out and actually live our life with purpose and develop a company that excites us to get out of bed every day?". This was why The Village Co. www.thevillageco.com.au was born. It is now based in regional New South Wales. They are on a mission to create a positive future for local communities by combining creative people with the latest technology to design innovative solutions that disrupt the foo...
2021-01-0827 minOwner To Owner PodcastMick Hase from SeventeenX Events on the opportunities for business with the UN SDG's.Mick Hase runs 3 businesses. Common to all 3 is the importance of culture, connection, purpose, leadership and people management to create business models that inspire people to do good.As the founder of SEVENTEENx @seventeen_sdg he organises events that help businesses more fully engage with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. If you haven't heard of the 17 UN SDG's or don't fully understand the business opportunities they are creating them listen to our discussion as Mick covers;An overview of the SDG'sHow small business can play a part in tackling huge global challengesThe holy grail of...
2021-01-0827 minOwner To Owner PodcastRachel Power, owner of multiple businesses, on life and small business in Tasmania.Rachel Power and her family moved to Tasmania a few years back and now own Waterfalls Café & Gallery http://www.waterfallscafe.com.au/, in the Mount Field National Park. They are just about to embark on a new venture - the Mount Field Retreat, a multimillion-dollar accommodation and conference center.https://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/mount-field-national-parkShe admits it's a big step but knows also it's a game-changer for her local community.As a family they had started their first business, the Great Aussie Road Trip (a blog), while on a r...
2021-01-0727 minOwner To Owner PodcastTheo Williams from localised.com on keeping more business in the local community.Theo Williams is a Director and CEO of www.localised.com which is a local business discovery tool and helps owners to buy from sell to, and partner with other owners.He works with government and locally focused corporates. to build and activate business owner communities and to build resilience and grow micro-economies.Localised was his first business. Six years on Theo talks to us about the ride and shares with us;How a move to the regions prompted the original idea for LocalisedThe stuff up's, the learnings, the successesThe pathway that led to...
2021-01-0727 minOwner To Owner PodcastAndrea Roberts, Creative Strategist, transforming places and businesses.Andrea Roberts www.andrearoberts.com.au transforms places through original ideas backed by accessible strategic planning frameworks and the type of story-telling that moves people.She has worked across Australia from Broken Hill, to the northern rivers of New South Wales, to the Yarra Valley, to the Dandenong Ranges, the Great Ocean Road, Melbourne, and now Adelaide.In this episode we chat to Andrea about;Her absolute respect for culture and environment as the pillars on which we all standHer sense that the current challenges are creating a greater sense of community and sense...
2021-01-0727 minOwner To Owner PodcastMark Horwood from Captivate Connect provides telco tips for regional business ownersMark Horwood grew up in a farming family and so he understands life in the regions. He had been involved in a number of businesses before starting Captivate Connect https://www.captivateconnect.com/From Perth they now supply telephony and phone system to businesses right throughout the country. Mark thinks their success is down to "the big telcos not being that flash at giving good service". In this episode we discuss;How essential the phone still is to many regional businessesCustomer serviceWhy customers still value a human interaction via a phoneUsing 'on-hold' ti...
2021-01-0727 minOwner To Owner PodcastDave Strutton, almond farmer turned franchise business owner, on changing industries.Dave Strutton is an ex almond farmer in South Australia. Life was good and his business was doing fine but he felt a change was needed. He took on a Howard Storage World franchise https://www.hsw.com.au/. It wasn't all smooth sailing, especially in the very early stages. Dave had to dig deep and rely on his well-honed business instincts to deal with those problems. He got through it all and ended up winning multiple awards for his franchise's performance.In this episode Dave talks about;How the almond farm st...
2021-01-0727 minOwner To Owner PodcastBill Lang from Small Business Australia on the critical importance of a flourishing small business economy.Bill lives & breathes small business. He takes us through his work as Executive Director of Small Business Australia https://www.smallbusinessaustralia.org/ which has a simple philosophy that he believes boils down to three things;To see things simplerTo see things fairer, andTo see things betterIn this episode Bill talks about;His own small business background, including the legendary Doctor Dog, founding fathers of the Melbourne street food sceneWhat he learnt at Harvard University that is useful to all small business ownersWhat small business owners can do to educate themselves and improve their b...
2021-01-0627 minOwner To Owner PodcastTim Hoopmann from Beyond Blue on dealing with mental health issues in small businessTim Hoopmann is a speaker for www.beyondblue.org.au, a national organisation that works to raise awareness about anxiety and depression, reduce the associated stigma and encourage people to get help.He became a beyondblue speaker because as a small business owner he struggled with his own mental health. He learnt ways to mange this and wants to share his stories of hope. In corporate life he initially lived a double life and this caused stress and anxiety. Being brave enough to come out, he wants to help others struggling in similar situations.
2021-01-0627 minOwner To Owner PodcastJohn Hall from Cactus Country on managing a family business.Cactus Country https://www.cactuscountry.com.au/ was inspired by John's dad who while traveling in England saw the Chelsea flower show. When he came back to Australia, he came back with the vision of tourism being something that would eventuate in Australia. Everybody told him it would not work, especially given we are three hours north of Melbourne in the middle of nowhere. Everyone said 'you are mad'. So he was always on the back foot in a sense but got to prove everybody wrong. Probably in hindsight made him even more determined because I...
2021-01-0627 minOwner To Owner PodcastJo Palmer from Pointer Remote Roles on outsourcing to regional Australia.Jo Palmer saw an emerging opportunity to reshape the outsourcing industry. Where outsourcing had traditionally used offshore personnel Jo saw the opportunity to match highly skilled and underutilised people based in regional Australia with local businesses needing help.She founded Pointer Remote Roles https://www.pointerremoteroles.com.au/ about 3 years ago.In this episode we cover;How the business idea came to her at a BBQ when she realized that I had all these very clever girlfriends who had married farmers and were not putting their skills and experiences that they had gained over t...
2021-01-0527 minOwner To Owner PodcastMatt Vitale from Birchal talks equity crowdfunding.Matt Vitale is a co-founder of Birchal https://www.birchal.com , a leading Australian equity crowdfunding platform.Equity crowdfunding is a fast growing alternative source of finance for small business.In this episode we cover;Matt's professional career leading up to co-founding BirchalHis own hands-on experience as a small business ownerHow one of these small businesses led to Matt (and his wife) competing in the world BBQ championships in the USA What crowdfunding is How crowdfunding works Which businesses can take the most advantage of crowdfunding, and why businesses with a consumer-facing business model are...
2021-01-0527 minOwner To Owner PodcastJames Grugeon, The Good Beer Co, on social change and craft beer.James Grugeon is the founder of The Good Beer Co. https://thegoodbeerco.com.au/.Covid-19 heavily impacted the business but he found a way to adapt and thrive.The Good Beer Co. is a social enterprise that exists to create and sell good beers to fund and support good causes.It works with and supports award winning breweries and is committed to creating award winning and popular beers like;Great Barrier Beer for the Australian Marine Conservation SocietyPale Tale for RSPCA QueenslandLove Beer for the Australian Marriage Equality campaign,andGreat Get Together...
2021-01-0527 minOwner To Owner PodcastTim Reid, from the Small Business Big Marketing Show, on helpful marketing.Marketing is one of the greatest challenges facing small business owners.In this episode Tim Reid, host of Australia's number one marketing podcast, Small Business Big Marketing https://smallbusinessbigmarketing.com/ talks about how to overcome the fear that many owners have about marketing.This fear is driven by 3 limiting beliefs;Marketing costs too muchMarketing takes too longThey themselves lack the knowledgeHe explains how owners can overcome these 3 limiting beliefs and start achieving greater success.Tim's methodology for taking advantage of opportunities and achieving marketing success is simple. He calls it...
2021-01-0527 minOwner To Owner PodcastDeborah Halpern, celebrated sculptor, and Jon Michail explain how to make a business out of a creative pursuit.Deb and Jon just scored a major international coup. Deb was recently selected as the leading artist to feature in a new sculpture park @Taipeimuseum.Jon and Deb struck this global deal from Australia during Covid19.How did they do that? Why shouldn't other creatives aspire to the same? Deb and Jon have worked worked closely and effectively for many years to bring Deb's creative business to it's full potential. They bring their unique and rich experiences to this discussion on a business approach to creative pursuits.We cover;#t...
2020-12-0327 minOwner To Owner PodcastRebecca Domorev, MD and co-founder Tielka, on starting and growing an innovative tea business.Bec talks about how Tielka got started and where it is today. There were up's and down's along the way. She talks openly about her personal approach to dealing with the challenges that arose when personal and business priorities intersected. It's a family business and we also talk about how to get the most from the unique talents of business and family partners,Tielka participated in GrowCoastal, a food accelerator program, run by the Innovation Centre at SCU Sippy Downs for food businesses that show high potential for growth, product innovation and entrepreneurial tenacity,There...
2020-11-0627 minOwner To Owner PodcastJoe Formichella from Bendigo Bank on making the most of your small business banking relationship.Joe Formichella runs the small business banking team at Bendigo Bank, Australia's fifth-largest bank.Joe is a highly experienced, career business banker. He does an excellent job of outlining how best to deal with your bank, (even if it's not Bendigo :)).In these challenging times the keys are to;Communicate with your banker so they know how you personally as well as the business are going i.e. don't stick your head in the sandDemonstrate that you as an owner are pro-actively adapting your business e.g. by cutting unnecessary expenses or fi...
2020-11-0627 minOwner To Owner PodcastLeah Armstrong & Jane Pound from First Australians Capital on the fast growth indigenous business sectorThe indigenous business sector is growing fast and includes a wide range array of types and sizes of businesses. First Australians Capital is at the forefront, playing a leading role in helping startup and established businesses to fulfil their potential.This week we talk with Leah Armstrong (Managing Director) & Jane Pound (Executive Director) from www.firstaustralianscapital.orgOver the past four years FAC have worked with nearly 400 businesses across Australia, with a demonstrated track record that businesses supported by FAC report better resilience, stronger revenue growth, a blue-print for expansion and increased employment opportunities.
2020-10-1927 minOwner To Owner PodcastCarly Flecknoe from #madethegrampiansway explains how her small business focus led to a successful tree-change.@carlyflecknoe has been busy since moving to Halls Gap a few years back. With her husband she co-founded @dotandfrankie & @raccoltopizza. She headed up the Halls Gap music festival . Carly also spearheaded #madethegrampiansway to showcase the best products and produce in the region. She's done this in collaboration with @thegrampians. The objective of the campaign is to draw consumers attention to and support local produce #buylocalShe loves being involved and is passionate about the place she lives in.In our discussion we cover;Jumping in 'boots & all'The change from a big city an...
2020-10-1127 minOwner To Owner PodcastKerry Anderson, regional Agent-For-Change, explains how regional communities can become more sustainable.Business, and especially small business, is central to the ongoing sustainability and vitality of regional and rural communities. Getting it right requires a community-led, and 'whole of community' approach. Kerry Anderson www.kerryanderson.com.au and @ruralentrepreneurs is an author, speaker, and facilitator. In 2018 she was named as one of Australia's Top 50 Regional Agents-for-Change. Her mission is to empower businesses, groups and communities to embrace change and take control of their own destiny.Kerry champions the critical role business plays in regional and rural communities. She encourages a 'whole of community' approach in dealing with lo...
2020-10-0427 minOwner To Owner PodcastJoh Lyons from Gippsland Social Enterprise Collective talks about social entrepreneurs solving societal problemsJoh Lyons @johblogs from Gippsland Social Enterprise Collective @gippsend talks about how #SocialEnterprise enable entrepreneurs to solve societal problems while creating sustainable jobs and businesses.Joh is based in Traralgon. She has a diversified professional career spanning teaching, running small businesses and being actively involved in the #socialenterprise, #notforprofit and #forpurpose sectors.In the episode we cover;Some of the successful social enterprises operating in the La Trobe ValleyConnecting purpose with businessCreating your own job in the face of a difficult traditional employment marketThe opportunities for social entrepreneurs of all ages - from school l...
2020-09-2727 minOwner To Owner PodcastAndrew Clements, Chair, Employee Ownership Aust. on using employee ownership for greater business success.Employee Ownership has many advantages that can result in greate business success. It's a major opportunity for both owners of SMEs and employees. Andrew Clements is a legal consultant in the global law firm King & Wood, Mallesons and Chair, Employee Ownership Australia . He has over 30 years’ experience in relation to both the tax and legal issues associated with employee share schemes. He is also the current chair of Employee Ownership Australia (EOA). EOA is an independent not-for-profit member-based organisation promoting employee ownership in Australia. More recently Andrew appeared before the Parliamentary Inquiry into Employ...
2020-09-2027 minOwner To Owner PodcastDavid Gregory, CEO SBMS, on using an external mentor to improve your small business.Small Business Mentoring Service (SBMS) has 180+ experienced mentors available to help small business owners. SBMS CEO, David Gregory provides a rundown on the low cost services offered and how to access them. SBMS matches current business owners, in need of some expert advice or support, with 180 uniquely experienced business mentors who are a mix of retired and still active business owners and executives. SBMS now has mentors in most states of Australia providing marketing, financial and planning advice to help;Start a businessGrow a businessRun a businesshttps://www.sbms.org.au/https://www...
2020-09-1427 minOwner To Owner PodcastRob Pierce, CEO Wrays, on how Intellectual Property (IP) underpins business success.Intellectual Property isn't just for big companies. IP can make your small business more successful and more valuable.IP can be as simple as a logo, and as complex as a radical new manufacturing process.Rob PIerce is the CEO of Wrays International and an Intellectual Property (IP) expert. He breaks down IP into it's simplest form. He defines what IP is and explains why you need an IP strategy, just like you need one for marketing.A well-executed IP strategy can make a small business more profitable, more valuable and ea...
2020-09-1427 minOwner To Owner PodcastAnthony Turner from SBMS on surviving a small business disaster.Small business is harder than it has ever been. One disaster after another. Practical tips for surviving from an experienced mentor and past business owner.Anthony Turner from Small Business Mentoring Service co-authored **Are U Ready? Surviving Small Business Disaster ** a valuable resource for any small business owner in understanding the important steps that can be taken to protect their business from disaster.Anthony has experienced first hand the highs and lows of owning and running a small business. He has also mentored over one thousand other owners. In this episode Anthony shares hi...
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