Mark Bouris speaks to business owners and entrepreneurs, finding out what makes them tick and their plans for growth. Some business owners are on the way up and enjoying new success, others are at a turning point. Mark digs into their stories and finds out why they set out to create their own path, their challenges and where they go from here. Based on his own personal experiences and learnings, he also passes on his own guidance on how to take their business to the next level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 102: #102 – Spriggy
In our first podcast for 2018, Mark talks with Mario and Alex from Spriggy, a digital pocket-money tool for children. With Spriggy, parents put money onto a card for their kids who can save and spend money and set financial goals - while parents can track and monitor everything from the app. We talk about teaching financial literacy, the Spriggy business model, and how to influence behaviour with digital tools.
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episode 103: #103 – Seven Women: Putting Business Sense Into Charity
This episode is a bit different for The Mentor, talking with the founder of not-for-profit organisation Seven Women, Stephanie Woollard. Mark and Steph talk about the challenges that face every entrepreneur in running a business - growing sustainably, managing burnout, overcoming obstacles, and finding funding - and how it's important for all charities to think like corporate businesses in running well...
episode 104: #104 – Sweet&Chilli: Shaking Up The Drinks Game
This week my guest is Cam Northway, founder of drinks agency Sweet&Chilli. From humble beginnings designing cocktail menus for bars in 2006, they now have offices in Australia, USA and UK and hundreds of staff. Cam's business specialises in consultancy for bar and restaurant design, bar staff training, and events design and management- capitalising on the enormous nightlife culture worldwide...
episode 105: #105 – Shark Shield: The Science of Freedom
This week Mark is joined by Lindsay Lyon, the owner and CEO of Shark Shield - the only scientifically proven and independently tested electronic shark repellent. We talk about technology innovation, patents, business growth and going public - and the impacts their technology might have over the next decade. He's a fascinating guy with a great business, so make sure you tune in.
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episode 106: #106 – Havven: Decrypting Cryptocurrency
This week we talk about one of the hottest topics around - cryptocurrency. Kain Warwick is the founder of a new Australian cryptocurrency called Havven, which is currently selling tokens and holding its official ICO in March. In the episode, Kain explains in simple terms what cryptocurrency and blockchain are and how the system works. We also talk about how he's creating a 'stable coin' that's less volatile in the market compared to other cryptocurrencies, and how he stays ahead of the curve...
episode 107: #107 – Stratosphere Performing Arts: Dancing Around Business
This week on The Mentor with Mark Bouris, my guest is Kate Gibbs, the owner and principal of Stratosphere Performing Arts, a dancing studio in Sydneys north-west. We figure out what Kate's really in the business of doing - and how her story is similar to many small businesses owners in Australia. We look at fee structures, keeping professional distance from clients, and how systems and processes can make a huge difference.
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episode 108: #108 – Black & Farrelly: Messaging, Moments, and TV Madness
Legendary TV producer Marion Farrelly joins Mark on The Mentor this week, to talk about pitching, messaging and her life producing ratings juggernauts like Big Brother, Celebrity Apprentice, Dancing With The Stars and Q&A. We discuss her new training business, Black & Farrelly, which works with corporate clients to help them nail their elevator pitch and overall brand messaging to get people's attention and keep it, and in turn bring customer loyalty and profits...
episode 109: #109 – Glamazon: Making Over Mobile Beauty
This week on The Mentor with Mark Bouris, I'm joined by Lauren Silvers and Lisa Maree, the founders of Glamazon. It's a mobile beauty services marketplace, connecting consumers with stylists in their area who come to their home, office or hotel room - with payments all managed within the app. They've grown hugely over the past two years and now have 30,000 customers around Australia, and raised $1.2m for future growth plans...
episode 110: #110 – Redback Technologies: Smarter Solar Power
This week I'm joined by Phil Livingston, the founder of Redback Technologies, a solar power company specialising in panels and batteries for homes and businesses. We talk about the rapidly changing renewable energy market, how to stay ahead of the curve with Tesla on your tail, and the benefits of using the sun to power your life. Make sure you tune in!
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episode 111: #111 – PCYC: Changing Youth Social Enterprise
This week I'm joined by a mate of mine, Adam Thompson, who is the club manager at PCYC Woolloomooloo. They're a charity close to my heart - I'm the patron - and Adam has done a great job changing some of its practices by applying basic business principles. We talk about how to change charity organisation culture, why people will pay for great quality services, and how to run the business side well enough to not be so dependent on donations. Make sure you tune in...