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The StickyBeak podcast takes a stickybeak into how innovative Aussie entrepreneurs are launching, running, and growing their businesses.

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    • May 30, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from StickyBeak

    Creating a Logistical Dream - Steve Orenstein from Locate2U

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 47:36


    In this episode, we chatted with Steve Orenstein, founder of Locate2U. Steve's insights into the shipping and logistics industry are mixed with some great discussion about evolving tech, as well as the value of SEO strategy and getting your digital strategy right. You'll want to tune into this one if you have an interest in shipping and courier businesses, as well as the future of GPS tech and some successful SEO hacks.

    Medical Grade Marketing Advice - Simon Davies from Bastion Brands

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 46:49


    In this episode, we had a very topical discussion with Simon Davies, founder of Bastion Brands, a leading medical marketing agency in Australia. Not only did Simon share his industry insight into the vaccine marketing campaigns in Australia, but some very valuable stories about finding your first footing in marketing agencies, how to choose the right niche for your business, and a slew of management advice. While Simon's industries are medicine and marketing, if you have an interest in management in general, you'll get something valuable from this episode.

    One Stop Procurement Shop - Ben Lipschitz from FoodByUs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 57:48


    In this episode, Ben Lipschitz, co-founder of FoodByUs, talked us through his journey growing the 'one-stop procurement shop' platform that connects small-to-medium hospitality businesses to wholesalers. Ben shared some great insights in this ep, with advice for adapting a B2B hospitality service during a pandemic, running a 2 sided marketplace, and how to stay curious and open-minded when moving from one industry to another.

    Tapting In To Contactless Professional Connections - Elon Datt from Tapt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 68:06


    In this episode we spoke to Elon Datt, founder of Tapt by Hatch, the contactless digital business card fuelled by NFC technology enabling Aussie professionals to connect more easily and safely. We chatted to Elon about how he found his way out of the paratrooper career path and into founding web-dev company Hatch and the growing Tapt start-up, building a solid team, and the unique way they leverage LinkedIn to grow brand awareness.

    Saying "I Do" To Your Passions & Scaling Experience Solutions - Will Campbell from Nudo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 84:03


    In this episode Will Campbell, co-founder of the innovative Melbourne-based wedding experience start-up Nudo, takes us through how he went from wedding photographer to CEO of a business that's taking the stress out of tying the knot. We chat about scaling service-based start ups effectively, getting the right business partners, approaching pain points with new creative perspectives, and the importance of identifying what you're good at and divorcing the rest. Will's passion for the change Nudo makes is infectious, so if you need a motivator that's chock-full of stories behind the start-up journey and valuable industry insights, just click play.

    Transforming Back Pain Into Becoming A Top 30 Franchise Executive - Matej Varhalik from Speedfit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 58:03


    Matej's business journey has thrown him some curve balls, from pro sport to founding start-up Speedfit while starting a young family. In just 8 years, Matej has launched the business from obscurity to fame, forecasting a revenue of $7.6m this financial year. Listen to our interview with Matej on this week's episode to learn how Matej brought revolutionary health & wellbeing tech to Aus, appearing on TV across the country and making tough investment calls to optimise Speedfit's success today.

    Lessons in Turning $350 into $39m - 15x Business Founder Nick Bell from AppScore

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 48:11


    Nick Bell dropped out of uni. Using $350 and his bedroom to work out of, he started his own digital marketing agency, WME, in 2008. And then another. And another. 12 agencies later, Nick has made the Young Rich List 5 times. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Nick to talk about navigating multiple business ventures in the marketing industry, identifying the best people to form a high functioning team, and deciding on the right start-up opportunity to dive into.

    Straight From The Source - Ellie Vaisman & Giovanni Pino from Sourci

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 65:12


    From high school acquaintances to making $43 million in 3 years and bringing PPE to Australia during the height of the pandemic, Ellie & Giovanni are making their mark on their industry as Australia's #1 end-to-end product sourcing startup Sourci. They had some really great stories to tell, so if you're looking for an interesting supply chain interview to get some product sourcing and startup management tips from, then this'll be the episode for you.

    Highs, Lows, and Swapping Clothes - Paul El Sibai of SwapPay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 46:11


    In this episode we had a really passionate conversation with Paul El Sibai, the founder of SwapPay- Australia's first platform that works with charities and recycling organisations to trade used clothes for usable credits. Paul had a lot of insights into seeing failures as assets that set you up for future success, encouraging staff to make their own decisions, and creating a win-win business model that people want to see succeed. If you're interested in building sustainable businesses and turning failures into strengths, this will be a really solid ep.

    Behind The Wheel of a Tech Startup - Jack Perkins from BaseUp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 44:55


    After identifying a parking crisis and creating the tech to fix it, Jack Perkins co-founded the growing BaseUp, a smart parking tech startup working with major players in the commercial property sector. In this episode, Jack shares his experience building start ups in the parking tech space along with having happy clients as your sales team, hiring the right people, and turning bumps in the road into opportunities for growth.

    Practice Makes PR - Phoebe Netto from Pure Public Relations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 52:30


    In this episode we have a really insightful conversation with Phoebe Netto, the founder of the boutique PR firm Pure Public Relations. Phoebe chats about why PR is so important for small businesses, how having the right mindset can benefit your communication and management strategies, and what she's learned on her journey from starting out in PR to building her successful agency today. If you want to learn more about brand communications, agency management, and the PR industry, this will be a really valuable episode for you.

    Getting High On Entrepreneurship - Joshua Fegan from Althea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 57:30


    In this episode we chat to Joshua Fegan, the founder of pharmaceutical cannabis company Althea. After hitting the Young Rich List in 2019, Joshua's passion for the medicinal cannabis industry and skills in management and sales are taking the ASX listed company global. Joshua took us through how he pivoted from successfully franchising car stereo installations with Strathfield Group to starting up the now ASX listed Althea. If you're interested in health, wellness startups, medicinal products, or navigating untapped industries, you'll learn a lot from this episode.

    No brownie's in this box, but plenty of gems - Brad Filliponi from BoxBrownie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 39:15


    In this episode we chat with Brad Filliponi from BoxBrownie. Brad is a high energy entrepreneur going places fast. From hustling as a real estate photographer to building a business with 200+ employees globally, Brad and the team at BoxBrownie are really pushing the envelope. Brad shared a lot of wisdom and showed how successful a business can be when it zeroes in on a specific target market and really goes the extra mile to meet all their needs. While this episode will be of interest to anyone who is a student of business and entrepreneurship in general, it will be of particular interest to those interested in real estate, SAAS, and software related businesses.

    Jack of All Trades Turned Master of One - Raphael Bender from Breathe Education

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 68:58


    In this episode we chat with Raphael Bender from Breathe Education. After a highly varied early career that saw Raphael doing everything from teaching martial arts to fixing friends' cars, Raphael discovered an intense passion for Pilates and sharing that passion with others through education. It was great fun hearing about Raphael's journey, and he shared a ton of great insights from both a personal and business development perspective. While this episode will be of interest to anyone who enjoys learning about the mechanics of business, it will be of particular interest to those interested in health and wellness, or education related businesses.

    Pressing the right Butn's - Rael Ross from Butn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 46:30


    In this episode we chat with Rael Ross from Butn. Rael and the team at Butn are reinventing the way cashflow works in business with simple, secure and instant finance solutions for every business need. Rael took us through the journey from growing up and studying in Melbourne, to building his financial credentials, and eventually founding Butn. If you're interested in financial services or fintech, you'll enjoy this episode.

    $76m in revenue at age 24 - Jackson Meyer from Verus Global

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 51:08


    In this episode we chat with Jackson Meyer from Verus Global. After establishing an unusual passion for logistics and supply chain management at an early age, Jackson founded Verus Global at age 22, and has been able to generate over $76m in revenue within 24 months. Jackson shared his journey from disliking school and preferring to work his part time job, to founding Verus Global and navigating extremely volatile market conditions while not only keeping his company afloat, but growing at breakneck speed. If you're interested in early entrepreneurship or logistics related businesses, you'll enjoy this episode.

    Low sugar, but lots of flavour - Jayde & Charlotte from Denada

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 52:00


    In this episode we chat with Jayde & Charlotte from Denada. Coming from completely different backgrounds (Jayde an olympic athlete and Charlotte a pastry chef), this power duo came together to create one of Australia's fastest growing and most popular low sugar desserts; Denada. Jayde & Charlotte explained how a bit of experimentation and a product they loved could be turned into a multi million dollar business in just a few years. From sleeping in a truck to keep their ice cream frozen, to landing a contract with Coles, the Denada story is a fun one. If you're interested in product based businesses you'll enjoy this episode.

    It's not all prancing around in your underwear and sipping on champagne - Kyla Kirkpatrick from Emperor Champagne

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 71:05


    In this episode we chat with Kyla Kirkpatrick from Emperor Champagne. From an avid passion for champagne, Kyla has evolved from being the Champagne Dame to a dominant force in the Champagne industry. Starting out in the industry as a brand ambassador, Kyla is now the mastermind behind multi-million dollar business Emperor Champagne, and more recently Fizztopia. Additionally, she's about to start filming for the popular Foxtel reality show “Real Housewives of Melbourne”. Kyla dropped a lot of wisdom in this interview, and was great fun to chat with. If you're interested in online or product based businesses you'll enjoy this episode.

    You can't have too much of a good thing - Jeremy Chen from Good Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 43:54


    In this episode we chat with Jeremy Chen from Good Things. From humble retail beginnings, Good Things has become one of the go to merchandise providers in Australia, servicing brands like Metricon Homes, L'Oreal, TikTok and many others. Jeremy shared his journey from growing up in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, to leaving his IT career to start a business with his uni buddy, to running and growing the highly successful Good Things brand. If you're interested in online or product based businesses you'll enjoy this episode.

    How to run and grow a silky smooth business - Martin Perelman from Silk Laser Clinics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 44:51


    In this episode we chat with Martin Perelman from Silk Laser Clinics. With 56 clinics nationwide, an ASX listing, and aggressive growth plans, Martin and the team at Silk are doing big things. Martin shared his journey from being an aspiring golfer to running an ASX listed company out of his hometown of Adelaide. If you're interested in service based businesses or franchising you'll enjoy this episode.

    Successful business owner, councillor, and family man - Jason Chang from Calia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 45:37


    In this episode we chat with Jason Chang from Calia. Serving 10,000+ customers per week in Melbourne alone, Calia is a unique restaurant to retail brand that was created in 2016. Jason shared a lot on this episode, including the challenges of having a retail business during covid, and the challenges of being a councillor, business owner, and family man at the same time. If you're interested in retail and hospitality you'll enjoy this episode.

    Hard work and no bumbling for this Intrapreneur - Lucille McCart from Bumble

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 37:56


    In this episode we had a great chat with Lucille McCart from the popular app Bumble. Bumble has been growing rapidly around the world, and are quickly evolving their offering to suit the ever changing needs of their audience. Lucille shared some great insights on her career progression, along with insights for professionals in the marketing and pr space who want to grow their career. If you're interested in apps, marketing or PR you'll enjoy this ep!

    Finding peak performance personally and professionally - Jonathon Moody from Physio Inq

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 58:36


    In this episode of Stickybeak we chat with Jonathon Moody from Physio Inq. Jonathon was very candid in sharing his experiences with growing and starting a successful business, and shared some great insights on making the decision to franchise and how to go about it. If you're interested in consulting based businesses or franchising, you'll enjoy this episode.

    Feeding your passion - Mark Calabro from HungryHungry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 52:42


    In this episode of Stickybeak I had a very interesting conversation with Mark Calabro from HungryHungry. HungryHungry is a platform that helps build sustainable hospitality businesses with contactless digital menus and ordering. Mark took us through the highs and lows of owning and running a high growth business, and shared some great tips for maintaining your sanity as an entrepreneur and forging deeper relationships with customers. If you're interested in tech or hospitality you'll enjoy this episode.

    From globe trotting TV personality to successful people trainer - James Freemantle from People Measures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 51:47


    Today I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with James Freemantle from People Measures. With a widely varied background including acting on neighbours and doing news in Russia, James' personal story is a really interesting lead in to his journey at People Measures - an award winning firm who are trusted by governments and leading businesses to develop their greatest assets, their people. If you're interested in consulting or service based businesses, you'll enjoy this episode.

    Man's best friend get its own app - Josh Fritz from PatchPets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 45:56


    If you're a dog lover you're going to love this episode. Today I spoke with Josh Fritz, founder of the number one social media dog app, PatchPets. It might sound a bit weird and niche, but there are tonnes of dog lovers out there, and Josh is really zeroing in on his audience's needs and wants with the fast growing app. Josh took us through everything from turning his idea into reality, to finding funding, to dealing with development issues and other growing pains. If you're into app startups, you'll learn plenty from this interview.

    Taking the guesswork out of research - Charles Couton from Where To Research

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 47:36


    In today's episode I chatted with Charles Couton from Where to Research. Where to is Australia's most effective research-based consultancy – using award winning consumer and citizen insights to provide clear strategic direction for their clients. Charles shared the journey of Where to along with some interesting insights into how to run and grow a consulting business. If you're interested in service based businesses, you'll enjoy this episode.

    Upping the stakes for online trading - Dan Silver from Stake

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 32:56


    In this episode we spoke with Dan Silver, founder of the quickly growing ‘Stake' investing platform. Dan talked us through the journey from getting started, growing a presence in the Australian market, to going global with the addition of international markets. This is a good listen for those interested in Fintech, apps, and global business expansion.

    Dishing up success - Oliver Mistry from At Your Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 45:40


    Today I spoke with At Your Table founder Oliver Mistry. At Your Table allows you to enjoy gourmet food experiences in your own home, provided by elite chefs with various backgrounds and culinary specialties. Oliver talked us through the journey of starting his own business, and also delved into the challenges of managing multiple businesses. If you've got an interest or a passion that you'd like to form a business around, you'll enjoy listening to this episode.

    How to launch, grow, and go public with a Fintech business - Andrew Ward from SelfWealth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 63:09


    On today's episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Andrew Ward, the founder of SelfWealth. With over 60k active traders, SelfWealth is one of the most popular investing platforms in Australia. Andrew shared the journey from quitting his full time job to start the business and finding funding in the initial years, right through to floating on the ASX and handing the reins over to a new CEO. If you're interested in fintech, this one is a must listen.

    How to sync your offering with the market - Jimmy Zhong from Syncio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 54:14


    Syncio is a platform that helps online retailers better track and sync their inventory. In our conversation with Syncio founder Jimmy Zhong, he shared his journey from management consultant to founder, and provided some great insights and tips on pivoting to find the right market fit.

    The highs and lows of raising capital - Adam Stone from Speedlancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 44:33


    Adam Stone is the founder of Speedlancer, a freelancing platform that connects businesses with freelancers in a range of fields and professions. Adam shared some great insights on raising capital, and was very open with the highs and lows that come along with it.

    A recipe for success - Sharyn Smith from Social Soup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 64:19


    Today I chatted with the dynamic and energetic Sharyn Smith from Social Soup. Sharyn talked us through the evolution of her highly successful business, and is a great case study on understanding the market and aggressively recreating your business to stay relevant and thriving.

    Move over Marvel, there's a new player in town - John & Wayne from SuperHero

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 52:12


    Investing has been a hot topic in 2020, and one of the big entrants to the investing platform space has been SuperHero. In today's episode I chatted to co-founders Wayne and John about the path to creating SuperHero, how they're managing to deal with the platform's growth, and where they're headed in the future. If you're a fan of fintech you'll enjoy this ep.

    From capturing the sun to capturing the market - Alan Gill from Choice Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 57:35


    Most people are aware of the massive growth happening in the solar industry right now, but you might not be aware of Alan Gill and his team at Choice Energy. Choice are changing the way that businesses access energy, and their passion and structured approach is making them one of the fastest growing players in the market. If you're interested in systematisation and scaling, you'll enjoy listening to this chat with Alan.

    Breaking an entrepreneurial sweat with Aaron Smith from KX Pilates

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 60:32


    Whether you're a fan of pilates or not, you've probably heard of KX pilates. On today's episode I chatted with Aaron Smith, the founder of KX. Aaron's story is a really interesting one, and his energy and passion for what he does is quite inspiring. Live every success story, there were some missteps along the way, and Aaron gave some great insights on how he dealt with these and was able to persevere and thrive.

    From hiding from parents to over 700,000 users - Grace Wong from Liven

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 96:53


    In this episode I had a great time chatting with the energetic and highly intelligent Grace Wong, co founder of Liven. Liven is a dining rewards app with over 700 thousand users across Australia. Grace shared the story of how her and her brother founded the app, and originally had to hide it from their parents, and talked about their phenomenal growth and we're they're headed in the future.

    From Getting Loose To Making Juice - Liam Gostencnik and Tim O' Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 53:43


    In this episode, Dan chats with Melbourne based entrepreneurs Liam Gostencnik and Tim O' Sullivan about their businesses - Baejuice and Tradie Tucker.

    Plenty of ticker - Ahron Young from TickerTV

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 65:47


    From getting locked up in Russia to being in front of an about to burst dam, Ahron Young's career as a journalist has taken him to some pretty interesting places. His latest adventure, an entrepreneurial one, has been launching TickerTV. In this episode, Ahron gave us the lowdown on how he came to start TickerTV, it's current success, and exciting plans for the future.

    Finding the right fit - Taryn Williams from The Right Fit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 52:30


    Hard work, savvy, and flair, three words that are highly appropriate for this episode's guest, Taryn Williams. Taryn took us through her very interesting journey which, aside from founding two highly successful businesses (Wink Models / The Right Fit), included earning a pilot's licence at the age of 15!

    From $1.3m in the red to $130m in annual sales - Shaun Wilson from Bondi Sands

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 47:57


    Whether you're into self tanning or not, you've probably heard of or seen Bondi Sands. In today's episode we had the pleasure of chatting with Shaun Wilson, co-founder of Bondi Sands. He shared his journey from country lad to owner of a multi-million dollar self-tanning brand.

    How a simple idea turned into a household name and 500k users - Charles Savage & Bradley Kaplan from EasyEquities

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 68:09


    In this episode we had the pleasure of chatting with Charles Savage, the founder and CEO of EasyEquities, along with their Australian Regional Head, Bradley Kaplan. With over 500 thousand users, EasyEquities is now a household name in South Africa. Charles and Bradley share with us how it all got started, and told us more about their exciting move to expand and take on the Australian market.

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