Podcast appearances and mentions of barry urqhart

Barry Urqhart, Managing Director of Marketing Focus in Perth joins Tony McManus to talk marketing. Barry Urquhart is an internationally recognised and respected conference keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, business strategist and consumer behaviour analyst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Urqhart, Managing Director of Marketing Focus in Perth joins Tony McManus to talk marketing. Barry Urquhart is an internationally recognised and respected conference keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, business strategist and consumer behaviour analyst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Urqhart, Managing Director of Marketing Focus in Perth joins Tony McManus to talk marketing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Urqhart, Managing Director of Marketing Focus in Perth joins Tony McManus to talk marketing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Urqhart, Managing Director of Marketing Focus in Perth joins Tony McManus to talk marketing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Urqhart, Managing Director of Marketing Focus in Perth joins Tony McManus to talk marketing tips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Urqhart, Managing Director of Marketing Focus in Perth joins Tony McManus to talk marketing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Urqhart, Managing Director of Marketing Focus in Perth joins Tony McManus to talk about what we have learnt from the cost of living crisis so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2018 budget is unveiled tonight and looks like there will be a focus on tax breaks and looking after our elderly with aged care. Speaking of budgets... I couldn't help but share a bit of a tune  Australia's Biggest Morning Tea events will be happening throughout the region very soon and the big one in Northam is set to be pretty great this year with Di Tinetti once again taking the reins, she let us in on what we can expect come May 24th. Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus gives has a really interesting chat with me this morning about the evolution of service stations and what the future is going to bring with regards to our region within the Central Wheatbelt and Avon Valley.

 A world first trial at UWA is investigating if cannabis can help people suffering from chronic insomnia sleep. Merredin SongFest will be here before we know it and so the Choir Master, Langley Smith, of our local group ‘Achoired Taste’ t is celebrating 10 years this year and came in to give us all the details for what will be a magical, musical weekend. Mr Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus had a chat with me this morning about effective advertising with a simple message and how our local businesses can do/implement that in the Central Wheatbelt and Avon Valley. Around the Towns- for the Shire of Toodyay, Merredith fills us in on tonight’s local candidate information session for the election in June and also this weekend, get your costume ready because the Moondyne Festival is coming!

 There's been a decision made not to award the Ross Glendinning Medal in this Sunday’s western derby at Optus Stadium — a call that had West Coast and the Dockers at odds last night, apparently it's because of a change in the sponsorship agreement with Carlton & United Breweries. ANZAC Day tomorrow and in light of that I roped Rob Endersby in to have a chat about how the parade will go with the dawn service being held in Merredin. Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus had a chat with me this morning about customer satisfaction it's importance for small local businesses. Around the Towns- For the Shire of Mt Marshall, Olivia Granich gave us the details of what is coming up over the next couple of weeks :) 

The African nation of Cameroon has lost one-third of its Commonwealth Games team .Yesterday afternoon Cameroon officials revealed eight out of the 24 athletes on their team had gone missing from the games village. Out of those who went missing, two were still due to compete. Johns' Retro Review this morning released on this date in1969. Support Your Local Sheriff -James Garner, Jack Elam, Harry Morgan, Walter Brennan and Bruce Dern. A small scale gold rush erupts in a small Colorado town after gold is found in a grave. The area soon becomes a magnet for outlaws, con men and the like, but everyone is too busy looking for gold to consider law and order. Hilarious flick from start to finish with an awesome cast.  Business guru Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus unpacks the revelation of us spending more on our pet then our own hygiene... Davos' Joke of the day was a corker for our Thursday mornin

Australia is set to expel the 2 'undeclared intelligence officers' along with the 21 other countries who have collectively sent 130 diplomats back to Russia. Mr. Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus has a chat with me about Home Businesses, a really interesting discussion especially when we have so many people working from home in our region. Today is Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day and boy are there some rippers to be mentioned. Around the Towns- for the Shire of Northam, Vicki lets us know about the HUGE Northam Motor Sports Festival coming our way  Northam is one of the top five youth unemployment hotspots in WA, listener Mike gave me a bit of a call with his thoughts on the report. Under the Lino gems from this morning, including viagra being allowed for use, Marlon Brando refused an Academy Award and U2 were stopped in filming a music clip.

Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus dissects what the term 'Money back guarantee' really means to to businesses and customers today Merredin Repertory Club has their first performances for the year this week, Director Meg lets us know what we're in for  Around the Towns for the Shire of Toodyay- Merredith reminds us of the awesome Toodyay Music Festival coming our way, the Jumbo Auction is almost here along with a special forum at the Youth Hall and the community survey is still circulating for feedback everyone! Heinz Healthy snacks- well not so much in actuality... the food giant has misled consumers by claiming a sugary fruit and vegetable snack for toddlers was healthy, the Federal Court has ruled against.

The first of many chats with Barry this morning, we discuss the concept of Reverse- Mentoring, a really interesting conversation that is worth the listen out there for any businesses owners/leaders.

Could a new lithium refinery create more than 500 jobs here in the South West by 2019? We heard all about it this morning when Harvey shire president Tania Jackson joined Blackers for Breakfast. Being a 40 year member of the WACA, we were lucky to catch up with Barry Urqhart before he heads to the last ever WACA test match & we also caught up with Bunbury Mayor Gary Brennan 

Local development, local art - there's always plenty happening in Bunbury and this morning Bunbury Mayor Gary Brennan joined Blackers for Breakfast to tell us about everything that's going on. We chewed the fat about the fall from grace of NBC's Matt Lauer, Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus had some great advice about staffing demographics for business and with fresh developments in the SSM department, it was logical that Bob Katter`'s name come up....

Barry Urqhart from marketing Focus talks to Ross about a report showing that the rise of automated checkouts stops one in four pensioners from going shopping.

After another huge Gourmet Escape and with leavers now descending upon Busselton en mass, it's fair to say that's it's been a busy few weeks for Busselton Mayor Grant Henley. This morning Grant joined Blackers for Breakfast. With the imminent arrival of Amazon opening it's Aussie doors, Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus had vaulable advice for small retailers and Danny Drummond returned with Cloud Eggs in this weeks edition of Dirty Feeds Done Dirt Cheap. 

2017 has been a big year for WA-born songwriter and surfer Matt Gresham. Before next week's gig at Dunsborough Tavern, this morning Matt Gresham joined Blackers for Breakfast. Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus taught us about behavioural economics and Busselton Mayor Grant Henley shared all the details about the busy weekend that he & Busso have in-store. 

Summer is just around the corner and we can never be too careful in the water. Smiths Beach Surf Life Saving Club are pushing for extra life savers on our beaches in the South West, this morning Keith Warrick from the club joined Blackers for Breakfast. Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus told us what effects Halloween has on a business and after a 2 week hiatus, Danny Drummond returned to celebrate tomorrow's National Sandwich Day in style. 

Anticipation for the 25th Blues at Bridgetown is growing.... This morning we were lucky enough to have one of the big names on the bill join us when Aussie music legend Russell Morris joined Blackers for Breakfast. Barry Urqhart from Marketing focus had some interesting info for us on discretionary purchases, and fresh from being re-elected as Busselton Mayor, Grant Henley brought us up to speed with all that's been happening in Busso.

Dave Warner is one Australia's most talented songwriters & performers. Before his show at Caves House on Sunday night, this morning Dave Warner joined Blackers for Breakfast. Danny Drummond from the Wild Bull Brewery made a trimuphant return to the show this morning with another Dirty Feed Done Dirt Cheap, and Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus had some interesting details about the fate of Myers.

David Strassman is set to return to the South West this weekend with his hilarious all-new show. Before his 3 performances at BREC, this morning David Strassman joined Blackers for Breakfast. Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus had some valuable advice about not getting to carried away with the "economic recovery" and Aaron chipped in with some personal experience on the 15th anniversary of 2002 Bali Bombing.

Danny Drummond returned this morning with another Dirty Feed Done Dirt Cheap.  To celebrate his daughter's birthday he made us Katie's favourite - French Toast with crispy bacon, maple syrup and chilli, when he joined Blackers for Breakfast. Always great to have Bunbury Mayor Gary Brennan in the studio with us to chat about the what's been happening in the community & we recieved more top line marketing advice from Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus.

Collie is set to go off this weekend with the Collie Motorcycle Festival taking the town by storm. This morning festival co-ordinator Tony Collins joined Blackers for Breakfast. Even though he's feeling under the weather, Bunbury Mayor Gary Brennan brought us up to speed with a few positive things that are happening in the community and Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus joined us to chat about non-gender fashion retailing.

The Perth Wildcats will begin their championship defence here in the South West! Ahead of the freshly announced pre-season fixture including games in Eaton & Margaret River, this morning Greg Hire joined Blackers for Breakfast. Bunbury Mayor Gary Brennan has fair bit on his plate at the moment, he caught up with Blackers to tell us all about it. Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus also joined the show with some interesting details about professional associations. 

Fresh from Malcolm Turnbull's visit to Busselton - Busselton Mayor Grant Henley had plenty to report, he joined Blackers for Breakfast. Danny Drummond from the Wild Bull Brewery, Orecchiette & Drummond Catering made Blackers his amazing Casarecce Pasta with Prosciutto & Asparagus! Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus had some top line business branding tips and Polly tried her hardest to offend every kiwi in the South West this morning in Showbiz.

Pharmacist & Medical Herbalist Gerald Quigley joined Blackers for Breakfast this morning to talk about why more Australians are dying from accidental opioid overdoses each year than from heroin. Fresh from another big Tuesday night meeting, Bunbury Mayor Gary Brennan always keeps us up to date with the big descisions Bunbury faces, Burgo checked in to gloat about his AFL footy tipping prowess over Blackers and Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus spoke with us about the pitfalls of managing pay lending debts.

Danny Drummond from The Wild Bull Brewery, Orecchiette and Drummond Catering made our day with a South West inspired Dirty Feed Done Dirt Cheap (maybe not-quite-so-cheap this morning given that he used fresh Manjimup Truffles!). Blackers is almost resigned to the fact that he's going to have to buy John Burgess lunch at the end of the year, even so they still traded Round 18 AFL tips and Barry Urqhart from Marketing Focus joined us to talk about the flow- on effects from recent comments made by the new CEO of Coles.