Podcast appearances and mentions of dick smith electronics

In episode 88, “The Lottery of Life,” Blenheim Partners' Gregory Robinson speaks to entrepreneur, adventurer, philanthropist and 1986 Australian of the Year Dick Smith AC. Dick is widely known for founding Dick Smith Electronics, Australian Geographic and Dick Smith Foods.In a lively conversation, Dick shares with us his remarkable adventure, one that truly showcases his entrepreneurial flair and deep desire to make a difference. We hear of his enthralling aviation exploits: weathering hurricane-force winds in a balloon and persevering nasty conditions to make a timely appointment with Prince Charles in the first successful solo circumnavigation of the world in a helicopter. Looking back, Dick reflects on the crucial moments that led to his successes and his hopes for future generations.Dick was awarded Companion of the Order of Australia in 2015 for eminent service to the community as a benefactor of a range of not-for-profit and conservation organisations, through support for major fundraising initiatives for humanitarian and social welfare programs, to medical research and the visual arts, and to aviation. He recently published his autobiography, My Adventurous Life, where he shares more of his inspiring story and the lessons he's learned about staying true to yourself.

Aussie icon Dick Smith joined me to discuss dangerous airspace and a dying aviation industry in Australia. After news broke that John Anderson (former Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister) is running for parliament again, Dick Smith wrote an open letter (https://aopa.com.au/dick-smith-issues-open-letter-to-former-aviation-minister-mr-john-anderson/) laying out the deaths caused by a failure to fully implement the National Airspace System (NAS) announced in 2002 by John Anderson. We also spoke about what happened to Dick Smith Foods. Dick Smith is not only an Aussie iconic entrepreneur (Dick Smith Electronics) but also a lifelong aviator and former Chairman of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Read Dick's open letter to John Anderson: https://aopa.com.au/dick-smith-issues-open-letter-to-former-aviation-minister-mr-john-anderson/ ------------------------------------------------------- Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Yw0XMyvcm3w Subscribe to Discernable on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/discernable?sub_confirmation=1 Join the Discernable Crew (email list) to never lose access to our content: https://www.discernable.io/crew ------------------------------------------------------- 2:25 The National Airspace System (NAS) that was never implemented 3:32 People are dying in airplanes 4:13 Massive roadblocks in the sky 8:23 Dick wrote this letter for the National Library to document aviation in Australia 9:31 The demise of Australia's small airports 14:26 Privately owned air traffic control towers and aviation firefighting 16:15 Why write an open letter instead of a private conversation? 17:19 Dick Smith in politics 18:37 Dick's philanthropy and charity work 19:48 Was Dick Smith Foods too early? 21:20 Matt explains the technicalities around Dick's airspace concerns

On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Charles Fairlie about Unsung Business heroes, inspiring leaders, crowd funded book models and sailing on Sydney Harbour. We also delve into Netwalking, Dick Smith Electronics and lessons from the media industry.

Dick Smith in conversation with Kim McKay as part of the Australian Museum Lunchtime Lecture series. Sydney born Dick Smith is an adventurer, businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, political activist and 1986 Australian of the Year. The founder of Dick Smith Electronics became a household name, launching Australian Geographic magazine in 1984 to sponsor adventure and inspire a love of nature. His own groundbreaking aviation feats include a solo helicopter flight around the world and to the North Pole, as well as a non-stop balloon trip across Australia. Recorded 11 September 2019 in the Hallstorm Theatre at the Australian Museum.

Season two kicks off with a true blue Aussie legend, Dick Smith. After dropping out of tertiary studies he opened a small store, known today as the retail chain Dick Smith Electronics. Recognised as an Australian Living Treasure, and appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia, Smith’s current focus is on encouraging major political parties to moderate immigration rates and challenge the need for increasing population in Australian Cities.

Bradley Jolly is a Twitch partner streamer known as DYoshi, who is also a casual assistant for Hanabee Entertainment. He was previously a Sales Assistant and Shift Supervisor at Dick Smith Electronics for over 8 years, was a Presenter for Level 3 then New Game Plus, and was the PR and Community Manager for the Melbourne Anime Festival.

Unredeemed gift vouchers, perpetual sales, Dick Smith going into voluntary receivership, Trade Me putting its fees up. Professor of Law at Canterbury University Duncan Webb, and Chief Executive of Consumer New Zealand Sue Chetwin discuss summer consumer issues.

#149: THE OLYMPIC EPISODE - this week I take you through the complete Olympic experience as a couch potato. I'll tell you all about the Official London 2012 Apps, and I talk to FOXTEL about their comprehensive coverage, to ABC Radio about their Digital offering, to the Nine Network about the Olympics in HD and 3D, to Olympian Matt Welsh about how apps and technology have changed the way athletes train and to Dick Smith Electronics about what you can buy to enjoy it all!

#149: THE OLYMPIC EPISODE - this week I take you through the complete Olympic experience as a couch potato. I'll tell you all about the Official London 2012 Apps, and I talk to FOXTEL about their comprehensive coverage, to ABC Radio about their Digital offering, to the Nine Network about the Olympics in HD and 3D, to Olympian Matt Welsh about how apps and technology have changed the way athletes train and to Dick Smith Electronics about what you can buy to enjoy it all!

Visa to introduce online fund transfers, rumours that Google is going to launch a new social network, another party invitation on Facebook inadvertently open to all, Netflix purchases broadcast rights to House of Cards, another road sign is hacked, the Mark Zuckerberg action figure, Dick Smith Electronics drops Vodafone, the RSA SecurID hack.

Dick Smith is an entrepreneur well known to most Australians, ranging from the country wide chain of Dick Smith Electronics stores he created to Dick Smith Foods and Australian Geographic. Another very important aspect of Dick’s life has revolved around aviation. In addition to owning & flying his own aeroplanes & helicopters, he has . . . → Read More: PCDU Episode 38: Dick Smith: Around the World in Many Ways