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Ever feel like you're just winging it, even when your business is thriving? You're not alone.In this Help My Small Business episode, Jane and Anaita Sarkar dive into the all-too-common feeling of imposter syndrome among founders. The conversation kicks off with the story of Cindy Lim, founder of Koko & Kush, who made the bold decision to sell her house and move in with her parents to fund her hemp-based skincare brand during the pandemic. Her journey of taking massive risks while battling self-doubt resonates deeply with many entrepreneurs.Jane and Anaita discuss how imposter syndrome manifests at different stages of business, the pressures of leadership, and strategies to overcome those nagging feelings of inadequacy. If you'd love your business featured on the podcast, send in a 30 to 90 second video telling us about your brand and how we can help. You might just be our next spotlight. Send your video to hello@thelazyceo.com.Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastFollow Anaita Sarkar: @sellanythingonlineStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anaita Sarkar—founder of Hero Packaging and the voice behind Sell Anything Online—joins Jane to talk about what's working in marketing right now, how she's handling unexpected US tariffs, and the real, not-so-glam side of running a business.They get personal about the stuff people don't usually say out loud—like the loneliness that can come with being a founder and the pressure to always look like you've got it together.This one's real, raw, and packed with insights for anyone building something of their own.Connect With Us:Follow The Lazy CEO on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastFollow Anaita Sarkar: @sellanythingonlineStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on The Lazy CEO, Jane is joined by Adam Schwab, founder of Luxury Escapes, one of the world's most trusted travel brands. They chat about how service businesses can position themselves as the go-to experts in their space, justify premium pricing during tough economic times, and build loyalty that keeps customers coming back.They also dive into Julia's business, Highlight Brows and Beauty—a cosmetic tattooing studio based in Perth. With cheaper technicians entering the market, Julia wants to know how to maintain her premium positioning. Adam and Jane share practical advice on refining her marketing and creating stronger customer loyalty.If you'd love your business featured on the podcast, send in a 30 to 90 second video telling us about your brand and how we can help. You might just be our next spotlight. Send your video to hello@thelazyceo.com.Loving these episodes? Let us know by leaving a comment or review.Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcast Stay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Connect with Adam Schwab: @adamjschwab Follow Luxury Escapes: @luxury.escapes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We made it—100 episodes of The Lazy CEO! And to celebrate, we're shaking things up. My good friend Jude Batrac is flipping the script and putting me in the hot seat.Last week, I asked you all to send in your burning business questions, and wow, you delivered. In this episode, we dive into shaking up the industry, the importance of cash flow (because let's be real, it can make or break a business), and take a trip down memory lane where I share my biggest fuck-ups and my best successes.So buckle up for Thursday's episode where Part 2 drops, and we keep the conversation going!Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcast Stay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Stay updated with Jude: @jude_batrac_mc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on The Lazy CEO, we're joined by Dani Atkins & Alex Babich, the couple behind Kulani Kinis, to explore how to drive organic traffic to your website as a newly established brand.We also dive into Help My Small Business, where we review Cuddl. Bub, a stylish toddler carrier for the Velcro baby, offering advice on how to build momentum and grow visibility. We'd love to feature your business on the podcast! Send us a 30-90 second video telling us about your brand and how we can help—we might just spotlight you in an upcoming episode! Send your video to hello@thelazyceo.com.We want to hear from you! Let us know if you're loving these episodes by leaving a comment or review.Connect with us:Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastFollow Kulani Kinis: @kulanikinisFollow Alex Babich: @bikinibaronFollow Dani Atkins: @daniatkinsStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hey Poddy Fam!!This week on The Lazy CEO, we're joined by Dani Atkins & Alex Babich, the couple behind Kulani Kinis, one of Australia's most in-demand swimwear brands.Back in 2015, Dani (an emergency psychologist) and Alex (a corporate accountant at EY) had zero experience in fashion, manufacturing, or e-commerce. But when a Hawaiian holiday exposed a gap in the market, they didn't overthink it—they just went for it. With their vacation savings, they launched Kulani Kinis, creating swimwear that fit better, felt amazing, and stood out with bold, vibrant designs.Rather than following the traditional path, they focused on organic growth, built a loyal community, and scaled the brand to $3–$4 million in revenue before even running social media ads. Their unconventional strategies helped them scale to be a $100M business, proving that thinking outside the box can be a major advantage. In this episode, they share why being naïve in business can be a superpower, the biggest risks they took, and what they would do differently.Connect with us:Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastFollow Kulani Kinis: @kulanikinisFollow Alex Babich: @bikinibaronFollow Dani Atkins: @daniatkinsStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on The Lazy CEO, we're joined by Sally Obermeder from Swiish to explore how to build an organic community and create a brand that truly connects with its audience.We also dive into S'haven, a brand redefining shaving with its Whipped Shaving Foam and razor, who is seeking advice on when the right time is to start running paid ads and how to build a strong community.If you missed Tuesday's episode, we dived into Sally's journey with Swiish, her personal story of resilience, and the highs and lows of building a business while navigating life's challenges. We also answered all your burning questions sent in by listeners—so be sure to check it out!We'd love to feature your business on the podcast! Send us a 30-90 second video as a link, telling us about your brand and how we can help—we might just spotlight you in an upcoming episode! Send your video to hello@thelazyceo.com.We want to hear from you! Let us know if you're loving these episodes by leaving a comment or review.Connect with us:Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastStay updated with Swiish: @swiishStay updated with Sally Obermeder: @sallyobermederStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we catch up with Sally Obermeder to explore where SWIISH is now, after an incredible year of growth and expansion. But that's not all—we're also answering the hot, burning questions you, our listeners, sent in!We dive into Sally's journey with SWIISH, her personal story of resilience, and the highs and lows of building a business while navigating life's challenges.So grab a glass of wine—just like we have—and join us for an unfiltered, insightful conversation full of real talk.Connect with us:Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastStay updated with SWIISH: @swiishStay updated with Sally Obermeder: @sallyobermederStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Help My Small Business, we're joined by Amy and Jono Castano to give expert advice to Nikki from Mentwell—a platform offering digital gift cards for health and wellness services!We dive into Nikki's business, exploring how she can scale Mentwell, attract more users, and position her platform as a must-have in the wellness space!Whether you're a small business owner or dreaming of starting your own, there are plenty of takeaways in this episode!If you missed Tuesday's episode, Amy and Jono Castano shared their incredible founder story—building ACERO from the ground up—and opened up about the reality of going from ex-husband and wife to business partners! It's a must-listen, so be sure to check it out!We'd love to feature your business on the podcast! Send us a 30-90 second video as a link to hello@thelazyceo.com, telling us about your business and how we can help! We might just spotlight you in an upcoming episode!We want to hear from you! Let us know if you're loving these new bite-sized episodes by leaving a comment or review!Connect with us:Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastFollow Amy and Jono Castano: @amycastano @jonocastanoacero @aceroStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on The Lazy CEO, we're joined by the dynamic duo, Amy and Jono Castano, founders of ACERO.Amy and Jono have built a fitness empire with ACERO, a brand that is redefining performance, health, and style. From ACERO Gyms, one of Australia's premier high-performance training facilities, to their global expansion with ACERO Drip—a fitness app offering customised wellness programs—they've been shaking up the industry. In 2023, they also launched Wear ACERO, their athleisure line, bringing functional fashion to fitness lovers everywhere.But in this episode, we dive deep into more than just business. Amy and Jono open up about their personal journey, from being a married couple to navigating life as exes, all while running their successful businesses together. They share the challenges and lessons they've learned in balancing personal relationships with professional ambitions, and how they've made it work despite the changes in their personal lives.Plus, based on your feedback, we're splitting up episodes! Don't miss our “Help My Small Business” segment, dropping every Thursday at 5 AM—your perfect bite-sized dose of business advice! Tune in this Thursday as Amy, Jono, and I give Nikki from Mentwell—a platform offering digital gift cards for health and wellness services—some expert advice!Don't miss BitchCon 2025! Tickets are available now—grab yours and join us for an event that's set to empower and inspire entrepreneurs. Use code "poddyfam" for 20% off! Connect with us:Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastFollow Amy and Jono Castano: @amycastano @jonocastanoacero @aceroStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week’s episode Jane Lu, the founder and CEO of Showpo talks about why her husband frequently tells her, "you're not special”, shares why she didn’t tell her parents that she had quit her job and reveals what time she sleeps until every morning. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Lazy CEO, we're sitting down with Zara Seidler, co-founder of The Daily Aus, to hear how she took her side hustle from editing news under her desk at work to running one of the most influential youth media platforms in Australia.We dive into the wild journey of scaling The Daily Aus, proving credibility in a traditional media space, and making serious news actually consumable for Gen Z. Plus, Zara opens up about the challenges of building a media business in today's fast-changing landscape.Plus, we're spotlighting Bad On Paper, a small business creating cheeky, relatable greeting cards that make people laugh the moment they open a gift.We'd love to feature your business on the podcast! Send us a 30-90 second video as a link to hello@thelazyceo.com, telling us about your business and how we can help you. We might just spotlight you in an upcoming episode.Also, don't miss out on BitchCon 2025! Tickets are now available—grab yours here for an event that's set to empower and inspire entrepreneurs.Connect With Us:Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceoFollow Zara Seidler: @zaraseidlerFollow The Daily Aus: @thedailyausStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on The Lazy CEO, we're catching up with Lizzie Waley, founder of Sundae Body, to hear about the wild ride her brand has been on since she last joined us. From major growth milestones to landing on Walmart shelves, Lizzie gives us an inside look at what it takes to scale a business while staying true to your vision.We also dive deep into the power of trusting your gut—knowing when to say yes, when to say no, and how to navigate the overwhelming reality of a busy entrepreneurial (and personal) life. If you've ever felt stretched too thin or unsure about an opportunity, this episode is for you.Plus, we're shining a spotlight on Ice Glow, a small business that's redefining at-home self-care.We'd love to spotlight your business on the podcast! Send us a 1-2 minute video as a link to hello@thelazyceo.com, telling us about your business and how we can help you. We might just feature you in an upcoming episode.Also, don't miss out on BitchCon 2025! Tickets are now available to purchase for the event that's set to empower and inspire entrepreneurs. Get yours here.Connect With UsFollow The Lazy CEO on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastFollow Lizzie Waley: @lizziewaleyFollow Sundae Body: @sundaebodyStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of The Lazy CEO, I'm joined by Anaita Sarkar, the incredible founder of Hero Packaging, a trailblazer in sustainable packaging solutions. We're kicking off 2025 with a bang as we dive into all things New Year vibes, from holiday break reflections to big-picture resolutions and, most importantly, how we're putting them into action.But that's not all—this episode also marks the launch of our brand-new segment, Hot Mess to High Success! It's all about transforming chaos into clarity and setting yourself up for a successful year ahead. Anaita and I share our own experiences and strategies for taking on the challenges of 2025 with confidence.To top it off, we take a deep dive into a listener's business, Lunaire, providing an in-depth analysis and actionable advice on how to level up. If you're a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner looking for insights, this is a segment you won't want to miss.Want Your Business Featured?We'd love to spotlight your business on the podcast! Send us a 1-2 minute video as a link to hello@thelazyceo.com, telling us about your business and how we can help you. We might just feature you in an upcoming episode!Check out Lunaire.Connect With Us:Follow The Lazy CEO on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastFollow Anaita Sarkar: @sellanythingonlineStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceoTune in now for an inspiring, insightful, and action-packed episode to set your 2025 off right! Don't forget to rate, review, and share the podcast if you loved it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jane Lu is the CEO and Founder of multi-million dollar fashion empire Showpo. She tells the amazing story of quitting her secure accounting job all the way to being a "shark" on Shark Tank. Produced by Head On AgencyHeadon.agency
Lise and Sarah unpack and unload on their week and story-tell with more tangents than a Year 12 maths book. This is a stream-of-consciousness roller coaster, delivering laughter-related muscle soreness and guaranteed whip-lash. Keep up! Hosts: Lise Carlaw and Sarah WillsWebsite: www.liseandsarah.com.au Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here http://apple.co/LiseandSarah For Apple users, click here and follow the prompts on your Apple device: http://apple.co/LiseandSarahFor Android users, Apple Podcasts is now available on the web, which means all listeners are now able to enjoy the full Apple Podcast experience on any web browser, on any device. By signing up for an Apple Account, non-Apple users will be able to sign in and purchase podcast subscriptions. How does it work? Here's a step-by-step (and yes, we promise it's easy!) • Click here: http://apple.co/LiseandSarah• The link will open in a web browser• From there, just hit sign in, log in/create an Apple Account - it's free to do this• You can now proceed to sign up for The Lise & Sarah Show subscription (it may look like a TRY FREE button)• We suggest you save/bookmark/create a shortcut for the link for easy access whenever you want to tune in See www.omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I'm the author, ghostwriter and coauthor of 7 books about entrepreneurship. I've interviewed some of the biggest names in business. Ruslan Kogan from Kogan. Gabby Leibovich from Catch of the Day. Jane Lu from Show Po. Naomi Simson from Red Balloon. Simon Griffiths from Who Gives a Crap. And many more. I'm often asked, ‘What have you learnt by interviewing over 100 of Australia's top entrepreneurs? Do they have anything in common? And if so, what? Did they all get lucky or did they do something others didn't? I've learnt a lot from these people about entrepreneurship so I thought I'd dedicate an episode to sharing with you what I have learned from them all. We'll cover how to: build a culture use language to shape the mindset of a company make your own luck – there is a 3-step formulas use your weaknesses to create a super power strength compete with the big firms even when you're on a tiny budget level the management hierarchy so you are seen as being ‘one of the team' start a meeting and break the ice write a cultural statement that sets your company up for success – with examples from Swisse Vitamins that saw them win “Best Employer” over multiple years give feedback create a content machine that delivers outstanding results Read the show notes This podcast is brought to you by the Australian Writers' Centre. WritersCentre.com.au Join our community of copywriters at CopyClub.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From starting a business during the GFC in secret to creating a $100 million fashion empire and now being a Shark on Shark Tank - Jane Lu has done it all. In this episode G sits down to chat to her about: How she has built a $100 million empire When she knew she had to hire her first employee The best way to stand out in the market Quitting her job without telling her parents Balancing work with mum life The shark tank experience and what it is actually like behind the scenes If you are someone who is aspiring to start your own business but aren't sure if you should do it, if you are currently working to grow your own business OR you're just after some mum life hacks then you will love this episode. Jane is so raw and transparent - she doesn't hold back. You can listen to Jane's episode with Georgie here. You can find out more about the Rise app here. You can join our Facebook group here. You can find our Instagram here. You can shop our courses here. You can shop our products here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever found yourself standing at the edge of a high dive, toes curled over the precipice, heart pounding? There's that moment, isn't there? The one where you take a deep breath, and with a blend of fear and excitement, you leap into the unknown. That's entrepreneurship, isn't it? A series of high dives. And, just like that pivotal jump, the thrill of what lies beneath is worth every heartbeat.Today, I want to share that thrill with you, the kind of rush that only comes when you find the missing piece of the puzzle - the one element that can propel your business into the stratosphere.Drumroll, please... It's the launch of Season 2 of the Brilliant Business Beautiful Life Podcast!To open the season, we're kicking off with what some of the brightest minds in entrepreneurship say is the ONE THING every business owner needs to focus on to have success in 2024.Imagine having clients lining up, eager to work with you, not just because of what you sell but because of the magnetic pull of your business. Last year I travelled down to Sydney to learn directly from some amazing business people including Sir Richard Branson and the spirited Jane Lu (founder of Showpo and the Lazy CEO Podcast) what that ONE THING is.BRANDING! If you're thinking logo, colours and fonts – think again. It's so much BIGGER than that!So, listen in to Episode 31 ‘Brand Like Branson: Entrepreneur Secrets Revealed' and learn the importance of leveraging the power of BRANDING to transform your business.Don't leave your business to chance. This could be the episode that is the catalyst for your next quantum leap. I'd love to know what you enjoyed about today's episode! Leave a comment below or DM me on Instagram @16thavecreative Don't forget to subscribe, and tap the bell so you'll be notified every time a new episode drops. Plus, it would be amazing if you could rate the show and leave a positive review.Here's a few ways we can help you: JOIN THE WAITING LIST FOR START-UP SUCCESS! Build Your Business in 60 Days! Ditch Your 9-5! Get Your 9-5 Exit Plan Here! Get the Brilliant Business Beautiful Life Playbook Straight to Your Inbox! Ultimate Website Content Checklist The Framework: Your Brand Voice Check out our Services : Squarespace website design, copywriting, & branding
This is Jane Lu for Female Startup Club.Hi everyone and welcome back to the show! It's Doone here, your host and hype girl! If you've just found us - welcome welcome welcome. Every week we're learning from some of the world's most brilliant minds in business. Like Jane Lu, the founder of Showpo. Jane's story is so inspiring and full of ups and downs and what really stood out to me was her sheer determination to succeed and the absolute resilience to keep going no matter what because failure just wasn't an option. I came off this episode feeling so inspired and I know you will too. Jane is the queen of building a business while having some serious fun along the way and she shares so many gems to building her biz to $100m in revenue in this episode! Stick around to the end where she shares some of her crazy stories!A great piece of advice in this episode came down to putting in place systems and processes that will mean that you can then start hiring people to work in the business, so you can start working on the business; it's the first step. It's so hard for an entrepreneur because you're so busy doing it that you don't want to slow down and think about systems, but you've got to think about the bigger picture. Build that foundation. From there on, you can start hiring for your weaknesses. Hiring people to work on the business, people to bounce ideas off. Understanding what you don't like and what your blind spots are. A bit of outsourcing but also in-housing.Let's get into today's episode, this is Jane for Female Startup Club.LINKS WE MENTION:Showpo's InstagramThe Lazy CEO's InstagramThe Lazy CEO Business CourseJoin the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclubJoin thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club]Female Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramDoone's TikTokSay hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
They say just "fake it 'til you make it"... Well, Jane's living proof it works. Jane didn't just fake her way through the world of finance, but pretended to go to a job (which no longer existed) and hid this from her parents for two whole years... Jane Lu quit her day job as an Accountant to become the founder and CEO of Australian online fashion retailer, Showpo… a company created in her garage which now rakes in an eye-watering $100 million annually. Labelling herself as ‘The Lazy CEO', Jane is anything but… and the story of how she built her own fashion label shows no matter how many speed bumps and setbacks are in your way, there's always another way around. To hear more about Jane's inspiring career journey, listen now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In September 2010, with a handful of clothes to sell and a Facebook page for promotion, Jane Lu founded Show Pony in her parents garage. Fast Forward thirteen years, and ShowPo is a global fashion force, shipping to 120 countries and is rumoured to bring in upwards of $100 million annual revenue. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi, Jane Lu breaks down the highs and lows of becoming a fashion business powerhouse and what's it like being a Shark Tank judge. Weekend list: Last Stop Larrimah on Netflix Britney spears memoir audio on Audible Send us your Weekend List suggestions on Instagram at @thebriefingpodcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's episode Glen chats with Jane Lu, founder and CEO of the global fashion brand Showpo. Jane also hosts her own podcast The Lazy CEO and in this episode she shares her lazy philosophy along with some great lessons she learned throughout her business journey. Jane shares how Showpo started, what it's like to be a Shark on Shark Tank and more!Thanks to Global X for supporting our Thursday show! ✨Learn more about their range of ETFs.We hate email spam so we don't create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Something has happened with Greg...There has been a 'Shituation'..It's Kisscount Day, and Jane Lu of Show Pony joins us to offer some deals. PLUS, we ask 'What does your Partner have that you want to chuck out?'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Sharktank judge & CEO of Showpo, Jane Lu reveals her top business secret & explains how she became so successful! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mum-of-two Jane Lu started ShowPo from her parents garage, but a few years later her fashion business is turning over $100 million every year. Now, she's one of five sharks investing in businesses across Australia. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts! Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @thejugglingactpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rubberband LIVE - The Australian Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Podcast
Who are GenZ? It's a big question! For this episode I am joined by Dani Difalco from Showpo to delve deep into the next generation of Talent.From values, social media engagement, DE&I, career pathways to flexibility, we discuss the core motivators for GenZ, how to attract them, how to keep them engaged and how to retain them. There are some big surprises here! It's a fascinating topic.We also have a Chinwag about Dani's career- from working on a Turkey farm, to studying Forensic Science at University, to selling office equipment, and subsequently joining one of her clients as a Recruitment Consultant.We discuss the differences Dani has observed working as a Talent professional in London and Sydney, and her transition from Agency to Internal.Finally we chat about Dani's role as the Talent Lead for Showpo, under the incredibly inspirational CEO Jane Lu. Dani has tapped into the hearts and minds of GenZ, and now hires 60% of employees via her Talent Community, many of which have come via TikTok and/or Insta! Give it a whirl- you'll love it!Enjoy! Join RUBBERBAND today!
This is Jane Lu for Female Startup Club Hi everyone and welcome back to the show! It's Doone here, your host and hype girl! If you've just found us - welcome welcome welcome. Every week we're learning from some of the world's most brilliant minds in business. Like Jane Lu, the founder of Showpo. Jane's story is so inspiring and full of ups and downs and what really stood out to me was her sheer determination to succeed and the absolute resilience to keep going no matter what because failure just wasn't an option. I came off this episode feeling so inspired and I know you will too. Jane is the queen of building a business while having some serious fun along the way and she shares so many gems to building her biz to $100m in revenue in this episode! Stick around to the end where she shares some of her crazy stories! A great piece of advice in this episode came down to putting in place systems and processes that will mean that you can then start hiring people to work in the business, so you can start working on the business; it's the first step. It's so hard for an entrepreneur because you're so busy doing it that you don't want to slow down and think about systems, but you've got to think about the bigger picture. Build that foundation. From there on, you can start hiring for your weaknesses. Hiring people to work on the business, people to bounce ideas off. Understanding what you don't like and what your blind spots are. A bit of outsourcing but also in-housing. Before we jump in a quick reminder on the girl codeeee - you know we love it! And I'm doing a call out for our loyal listeners to be involved in our new content series where you DM me a voice note or a question about anything across business, life, or relationships to feature on the show! You can send it to me personally on Instagram or through Female Startup Club's Instagram - I'm so excited about this one! Let's get into today's episode, this is Jane for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Showpo's Instagram The Lazy CEO's Instagram The Lazy CEO Business Course Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is Jane Lu for Female Startup Club Hi everyone and welcome back to the show! It's Doone here, your host and hype girl! If you've just found us - welcome welcome welcome. Every week we're learning from some of the world's most brilliant minds in business. Like Jane Lu, the founder of Showpo. Jane's story is so inspiring and full of ups and downs and what really stood out to me was her sheer determination to succeed and the absolute resilience to keep going no matter what because failure just wasn't an option. I came off this episode feeling so inspired and I know you will too. Jane is the queen of building a business while having some serious fun along the way and she shares so many gems to building her biz to $100m in revenue in this episode! Stick around to the end where she shares some of her crazy stories! A great piece of advice in this episode came down to putting in place systems and processes that will mean that you can then start hiring people to work in the business, so you can start working on the business; it's the first step. It's so hard for an entrepreneur because you're so busy doing it that you don't want to slow down and think about systems, but you've got to think about the bigger picture. Build that foundation. From there on, you can start hiring for your weaknesses. Hiring people to work on the business, people to bounce ideas off. Understanding what you don't like and what your blind spots are. A bit of outsourcing but also in-housing. Before we jump in a quick reminder on the girl codeeee - you know we love it! And I'm doing a call out for our loyal listeners to be involved in our new content series where you DM me a voice note or a question about anything across business, life, or relationships to feature on the show! You can send it to me personally on Instagram or through Female Startup Club's Instagram - I'm so excited about this one! Let's get into today's episode, this is Jane for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Showpo's Instagram The Lazy CEO's Instagram The Lazy CEO Business Course Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Showpo founder, Jane Lu, is on the Female Founder World podcast with Jasmine Garnsworthy! If your first business failed and left you in massive debt would you try again with another business or go back to a 'safe' job? Jane Lu decided to try again, despite being $60,000 in debt. Now, her fashion company is a global household name doing nine-figures in revenue. Listen in to hear how Jane started her business from $60,000 in debt, and scaled it to $100 million+ in revenue. Links: Listen to Dulma Altan's podcast, 'Due Diligence' https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/due-diligence/id1632703211 Enter the Grant to End Gatekeeping to win $1000: https://www.femalefounderworld.com/grant-to-end-gatekeeping Check out Jane's business, Showpo, https://www.showpo.com/us/ Take Jane's business class: https://www.thelazyceo.com/ Get the Female Founder World newsletter https://femalefounderworld.beehiiv.com Join a group coaching call https://bestie.femalefounderworld.com/events Become a Business Bestie subscriber: femalefounderworld.com/subscriber Get our quick case studies on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jasgarnsworthy
Here's my story of how left my corporate cubicle to building a 9-figure fashion empire. As a young professional with dreams of working for a multinational corporation, I never anticipated becoming an entrepreneur or venturing into the fashion industry. Follow my journey as I faced the devastating failure of my first business, hitting rock bottom amidst a global financial crisis. Learn how I persevered, joining forces with a like-minded partner to lay the foundation for Showpo. Through the power of determination, resourcefulness, and unwavering belief in the potential of online retail during a time when it was still in its infancy. Uncover the strategies that propelled our business to new heights, from leveraging social media marketing to expanding into global markets. Discover the transformative power of implementing efficient systems, assembling a dedicated team, and investing in product development to satisfy customer demands. Join me as I share the invaluable lessons learned, the triumphs, and the challenges faced on my journey. Gain insights into the mindset required to overcome obstacles, embrace risk-taking, and create a thriving business that defies expectations. Tune in to this empowering episode filled with entrepreneurial wisdom, small business strategies, and a testament to the power of perseverance. Calling all entrepreneurs, dreamers, and go-getters to seize their own opportunities and chase their dreams of success@thelazyceo_podcast@thelazyceo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I'm Jane Lu, Founder & CEO of the global fashion brand Showpo and Co-Founder of the women's business group Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine. I'm going to be chatting with the amazing entrepreneurs behind some of the world's most iconic brands, as well as incredible trailblazers who are leading the way in their industry. They'll be sharing their stories of how they got to where they are and sharing the lessons they've learnt along the way.But this isn't just a business podcast, this is also about mindset, personal development and being your best self. So wherever you are on your journey, I want you to feel inspired, empowered and also, very importantly, entertained.Every Tuesday I'll be dropping a new episode! Get used to hearing the sound of my voice, cos you'll be hearing a lot from!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelazyceopodcast/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The incredible story of Jane Lu - the young Aussie who lied to her family about her job, while creating a multi-million dollar fashion company… Follow Ash, Luttsy & Susie O'Neill!Facebook: www.facebook.com/ashluttsyandsusieoneill Twitter: www.twitter.com/ashluttsysusie Instagram: www.instagram.com/ashluttsyandsusieoneillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jane Lu is Chair Professor and Head of Department of Management, City University of Hong Kong. She received her MBA from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and Ph.D. from the Ivey School of Business, Western University. She started her academic career at National University of Singapore where she was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure. She served as James Riady Chair Professor in Asian Business and Economics and Director of the Centre for Asian Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne (2013-2017), and Parkland Chair Professor of Strategy and Director of the Centre for Emerging Market Studies at CEIBS (2017-2019), prior to joining CityU. Jane's research centers on the intersection between organization theory and strategy with a focus on international strategy and non-market strategy. Her earlier research investigates broad level issues that underlie the international strategy of a firm, as well as specific strategic questions, such as how to make a successful foreign entry into a country, or how to manage successfully in a foreign country. Her recent research continues this line of research but with a focus on emerging market firms and their non-market strategies. Her work has appeared in Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Management and Journal of International Business Studies, and other leading journals. She served as Editor-in-Chief of Asia Pacific Journal of Management (2016-2018). She is currently a Senior Editor of Journal of World Business and a Consulting Editor of Journal of International Business Studies. Jane has been involved with the IB scholarly community for many years. She served on Doctoral and Junior Faculty Consortia at AIB and AOM conferences for years, AIB's Haynes Prize Award committee for three years and chaired it in the fourth year. She also served as track chair in AIB conferences (2013 and 2021). Visit https://www.aib.world/frontline-ib/jane-lu/ for the original video interview.
Daniel catches up with Jane Lu, Founder and CEO of Showpo. Starting out of her parents' garage in 2010, Jane grew Showpo to become one of Australia's most successful online fashion retailers. Daniel and Jane reflect on her incredible journey, discover the most valuable lessons learned & discuss how to elevate your brand and customer loyalty.
Jane Lu, 35, started fashion retailer Showpo in 2010 after scoring her dream job at a big consulting firm and realising she would "never be a good accountant". Showpo now sells 6000 styles, employs over 100 people and Jane - who has been on the Financial Review's Young Rich list since 2017 - is worth around $50 million. Lu talks about starting school in Australia without speaking any English; how failing in business can be the "best education"; and why you can achieve a lot more in life if you believe you're just "not that special". How I Made It website here. Background reading: Quitting EY made this ex-accountant a $50m fortune; Jane Lu's 7 tips for success. For more stories about success, subscribe to The Australian Financial Review here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Balancing the professional and personal on your social accounts can be tricky. So how to strike the right balance between sharing too much or too little? How do you stay authentic and relatable but still deliver on the goals of your business? Jane Lu is the founder of the fashion brand Showpo, and she knows all the ways to keep your profile professional but approachable at the same time... GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho With thanks to Jane Lu from Showpo Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus.https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, we’re speaking to some of the most organised people we know and asking them one simple question, what tech tools do you use to organise your life? From Jane Lu to Sally Hepworth & Mia Freedman, we’re going to be giving you some life-changing tech tools that are guaranteed to make you more productive. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au The tech tools: Deb: Google Calendar, Habitica & Google Keep Sally: Scrivener Jane: Google Sheets Mia: Notion Caroline: Google Cal Pip: Snapseed CREDITS: Host: Deborah Ho With thanks to Jane Lu, Sally Hepworth, Mia Freedman, Pip Brett & Caroline Brunne Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This podcast was made in partnership with Optus Business. Find balance with Optus Pause https://bit.ly/3gt0cWs Great business starts with yes. The opinions and experiences in this podcast are those of our expert guests and should not be considered an endorsement by Optus.https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/: https://www.mamamia.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steph and Laura chat to best friends and co-founders of Lady Brains, Anna Mackenzie & Caitlin Judd. This episode is jam-packed full of advice on career changes, self doubt, internships and finding creativity. Together Anna and Caitlin have interviewed over 70 incredible Australian business women including Flex Mami, Megan Gale, Gemma Watts, Sarah Holloway and Jane Lu! SPECIAL SHARE Steph: Huckleberry App Laura: The Olympics SPECIAL GUESTS Anna Mackenzie & Caitlin Judd Co-founders of Lady Brains Back by popular demand, T2's Banana Bake tea is BACK! Alongside a brand new Hibiscus Cinnamon tea. Available in store and online at www.T2tea.com.au
Jane Lu refers to herself as 'The Lazy CEO'. She started the beloved online fashion store 'Showpo' from her parents garage in 2010 and has grown it into a multi-million dollar business. She sat down with Jenna, Claudia & Nikolina to discuss her slow & steady strategy in business and always making sure is looks before she leaps. Oh, and she has a killer wardrobe - which is 100% Showpo, 100% of the time. CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Guest: Jane Lu Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hey Punters, today's episode is all about building an empire with the Lazy CEO Jane Lu! Jane shares her story from working in a job she hated to building one of Australia's most successful online stores Showpo.Breakdown of the episode- Wildest story- Jane's background, from the very beginning - How things started kicking off for Showpo- The impact social media had on Showpo's growth- When did Jane realise Showpo was going to be successful - Lying to her parents about starting Showpo- Tips for starting a business in the early days - Biggest moments for Showpo- Showpo name change from Showpony - Where does her IG handle come from @thelazyceo - Having her intellectual property stolen- Impact that COVID had on Showpo - Jane's personal brand - What's next If you would like to show your support for Happy Hour please 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts and 'follow' on Spotify and we would j'adore it if you would rate and review x CREDITS:Hosts: Lucy Jackson @Lucykatejackson & Nikki Westcott @nikkiwestcottt @wethe_wildonesGuests: Jane Lu @thelazyceoThis podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetworkExecutive Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymanganTechnical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ For advertising opportunities please email tamara.burns@thespinstudio.com.auTo shop Jagger & Stone visit http://www.jaggerandstone.com
Jane Lu, founder of Showpo shares her hilarious, raw and real journey of her startup to the growth phase of her online retail brand. You cannot deny the willpower to succeed in her story. With a record-breaking business turnover in 2019 of $85Million ...thats $75mil more since we first interviewed her in 2017 (wow growth on steroids!) Stay in contact with Annette here: Instagram – @annette_lackovic Facebook – @annettelackovicofficial Listen on my website - https://bit.ly/3tTGR5j
Join Kristina as she chats with the wonderful Jane Lu, or the ‘Lazy CEO' as she's also known. After being inspired to quit her corporate job, or ‘cubicle life' as she calls it, Jane started the online global fashion empire, Showpo, from her parent's garage. And what started off as a laptop and two shelves … Continue reading "#52: Jane Lu – Failure and Success, Taking Risks and Never Giving Up with ‘The Lazy CEO' – Your Dream Life Podcast"
Join Kristina as she chats with the wonderful Jane Lu, or the ‘Lazy CEO' as she's also known. After being inspired to quit her corporate job, or ‘cubicle life' as she calls it, Jane started the online global fashion empire, Showpo, from her parent's garage. And what started off as a laptop and two shelves … Continue reading "#52: Jane Lu – Failure and Success, Taking Risks and Never Giving Up with ‘The Lazy CEO' – Your Dream Life Podcast"
Join Kristina as she chats with the wonderful Jane Lu, or the ‘Lazy CEO' as she's also known. After being inspired to quit her corporate job, or ‘cubicle life' as she calls it, Jane started the online global fashion empire, Showpo, from her parent's garage. And what started off as a laptop and two shelves … Continue reading "#52: Jane Lu – Failure and Success, Taking Risks and Never Giving Up with ‘The Lazy CEO' – Your Dream Life Podcast"
Join Kristina as she chats with the wonderful Jane Lu, or the ‘Lazy CEO’ as she’s also known. After being inspired to quit her corporate job, or ‘cubicle life’ as she calls it, Jane started the online global fashion empire, Showpo, from her parent’s garage. And what started off as a laptop and two shelves … Continue reading "#52: Jane Lu – Failure and Success, Taking Risks and Never Giving Up with ‘The Lazy CEO’ – Your Dream Life Podcast"
Samantha Khater from Dessert Boxes Australia shares how her and her two siblings build a successful dessert box buisness. Samantha shares her fresh take on social media marketing and the secrets to keep people coming back + how she generating sales for Dessert Box. Samantha covers: - how and why her and her siblings started Dessert Boxes - how she grew their Instagram account to 122k followers - her "character" strategy for stories and why your Instagram should act as a "channel" and a connection tool - how Samantha generates sales for Dessert Boxes - what it's like working with her siblings - how COVID has impacted Dessert Boxes and her advice for businesses to thrive during current events - Jane Lu's impact on Dessert Boxes - the role of the "C" word in Dessert Boxes success Check out Samantha and Dessert Boxes on Instagram at: @dessertboxes @samanthakhater Connect with Tash and Viv at: @acethegrampodcast @tastefullytash @vivconway_
Eva is the CEO of the Foreva Group, having been in Business for the last 7 years building up the Leading event planning company; Foreva Events focusing on Events, Wedding planning and Styling. The Foreva Group also runs the popular online wedding planning platform The Bride Code and in the last 2 years launched her hearts desire to reduce the number of businesses that fail in the first 18 months, Ladies Up, where Eva spends most of her time today. She is a transformational coach with a 7 figure net worth teaching women how to transform themselves in order to take their lives to the next level. She has invested several hundred thousand dollars with coaches worldwide to show you the exact mindset, skills and strategies required to live a life wilder than your wildest dreams. On top of all her businesses success she is a mother of 2, soon to be 3, 2 pups, a devoted wife and believes that you can truly have it all when you have the right coach and community backing you and holding you accountable to become all that you can be!! She has worked with phenomenal women such as Melissa Ambrosini (Best Selling Author), Jane Lu (founder of Showpo), Helen Paddon (Founder of Australia's first female plumbing company), Susan Sly (A world class Author, Teacher presenter) and these are just to name a few. If you are excited and ready to make a commitment to impact this world then Eva is the person to hold your hand and show you the way. Connect with Eva & her amazing communities: Ladies Up in Business FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ladiesupinbusiness/ Ladies Up on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ladiesup.co/ Follow Eva on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eva.kaszycki/ Ps - Since recording this episode Eva has welcomed Baby #3 to her growing family. Welcome to the world Archie Arrow Neale!
In this episode, how a high-achieving accounting graduate resigned from her high-flying career at Ernst & Young during the Global Financial Crisis, much to her parent’s disgust, with the dream of becoming one of Australia’s leading entrepreneurs. Well, that dream eventually came true, but not without getting in to some serious personal debt and a failed business along the way. In 2010, Jane Lu founded the online fashion label Showpo from her parents’ garage, having previously worked in accounting and corporate finance. What started off with a laptop and two shelves of clothing, is now an online global fashion empire, shipping to over 100 countries. Through her highly disruptive approach to online retailing, and capitalising on the use of social media, Showpo now boasts a cult social following of over 3.3 million engaged followers, a team of over 150 millennials across their central-Sydney HQ and distribution centre, and an annual turnover this year that will hit $30 million. I caught up with Jane in an upstairs wardrobe of her Sydney office. Sitting on a couple of hard old stools, it was hot, we were surrounded by clothes (as you’d expect), and there was an Instagram photo shoot happening next door showcasing the upcoming week’s new range of Showpo originals. But none of that stopped this quick-talking, fast-thinking fashion entrepreneur from verygenerously sharing some powerful business insights. “One of the most difficult things (in business) is when you grow really fast and you have people that don’t grow with you. Letting people go is hard ..but keeping the wrong people can lead you in the wrong direction … then you’re left with a huge mess to clean up. ” - Jane Lu, Showpo Support the show.
Hello and welcome to Pointless, the Podcast where we talk about Pointless things that are actually pretty practical. Before I dive into todays intro I wanted to let you know that Pointless and Showpo are giving you the chance to win a $100 Showpo voucher! All you need to do to be in the running to win leave a 5 star review on iTunes, take a screen shot of your review and share it to your Instagram story and tag @pointless.podcast and you could be a lucky winner! Today, I’m excited because I’m interview none other than party animal and the power house herself Jane Lu.Jane Founded Showpo in 2010 from her parents garage after resigning from her 9-5 rat race job as an accountant. Now, Jane is running the Global fashion empire with her team of over 150 employees whilst doing over 100 million dollars in revenue annually. What started off as a laptop and two shelves of clothing, is now an online global fashion empire, shipping to over 80 countries.Be sure to follow Pointless on Instagram @pointless.podcast
“No one shops online.” Today, that sentence sounds ridiculous – some of us only shop online. But back when Jane Lu was just starting her entrepreneurship journey, that sentence resulted in the failure of her first business venture. Almost a decade later, Jane is the self-proclaimed “Lazy CEO” and founder of Showpo, Australia’s fastest growing… The post LL 133: Business Failures & Becoming an Entrepreneur in Fashion w/ Showpo Founder Jane Lu appeared first on Lavendaire.
Welcome to Season 1 of a brand new podcast called Idea Exchange, powered by American Express and hosted by Tim Reid. Each week Tim hits the road and introduces you to some of the most amazing Australian business founders, each of whom have found the courage and tenacity to turn a big idea into an even bigger empire. But don’t expect ordinary conversations with these amazing humans. Instead, you’ll be privy to the highs and lows of running multi-million dollar businesses, some which employ thousands of staff, others, just a handful. They’ll talk candidly about their work/life balance, share their most effective growth strategies, and how they’ve built incredible cultures to attract and retain great talent. You’ll meet Andrew Banks who built two of Australia's largest recruitment companies to an annual turnover just shy of one billion dollars. Then there’s Mountain Bike Direct’s Jen Geale who (along with her hubby and two mates) runs an 8-figure eCommerce business from her home on the Gold Coast. We go behind-the-scenes with Daniel Flynn, the founder of the Thankyou Group, who turned an impossible idea of selling bottled water to help end the world water crisis into one of Australia's fastest growing FMCG businesses. And we catch up with Australia’s cosmetics queen, Kate Morris, who’s Adore Beauty business is about to turn over $100M in annual sales after borrowing $12,000 from her boyfriend's parents. Other guests in Season 1 of the Idea Exchange podcast include Kikki-K’s Kristina Karlson, ShowPo’s Jane Lu, Platinum Electricians Joshua Nichols and Tradie’s Underwear founder Ben Goodfellow. If you find yourself wondering how business empires get built, then this is the podcast for you. Season 1 of the Idea Exchange podcast, hosted by Tim Reid … and powered by American Express. Subscribe wherever great podcasts are found. More American Express Idea Exchange resources visit our website. Support the show.
Jane Lu is the 32-year-old corporate dropout who went from being $60K in debt to Forbes 30 Under 30 and Online Retailer of the Year! The bootstrapped business she founded in her parents’ garage, Showpo, is on track do $100M in sales by 2020 and is clocking up year-over-year growth of 100 percent. Lu is revolutionizing the online retail industry while building a social media following of 3.5M+. Find out how this accountant who hated her job built a personal brand and fashion empire to 140 staff while having the time of her life. In this episode we go behind the dream to give you an inside look at what it’s *really* like to build an empire and thrive inside of your business. In This Episode: Today’s guest, Jane Lu [ 3:30 ] Jane’s entrepreneurial journey [ 3:45 ] Hitting rock bottom [ 7:00 ] Building her fashion empire & retiring her parents [ 10:30 ] Jane’s main focus & goal [13:10 ] Finding faith & trust in your peers to move your vision forward [ 14:50 ] Building community & connection [ 16:00 ] Growing her Facebook group to 100k [ 18:30 ] Running a team of 150 [ 19:45 ] Facing new challenges as you scale [ 23:10 ] Meeting her fiance and now CFO [ 31:20 ] Being in business with your partner [ 35:00 ] Closing messages from Sarah [ 45:15 ] Links & Resources Mentioned: Connect with Jane on Instagram: Jane's Instagram
I can picture you sitting there at your desk, glancing around those stark office walls, the ping of your email inbox echoing in your ears, and you’re thinking: There’s more for me than this. Jane Lu was an accountant, she had a stable job in the corporate world, but after starting a business on the side she became so distracted that her work suffered. So she quit. And she didn’t tell anyone. And then her business failed. Now what? No job, no promise of finding another one, and no business. But now Jane is the founder of Showpo and sitting on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, on track for $200 million in sales. There’s so much between point A and point B… Actually, Jane’s story is more of a point A to point XYZ. Jane is funny and unfiltered, and she’s sharing her story that all started with a decision to quit. GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/ GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/ GOAL DIGGER SHOWNOTES: http://jennakutcherblog.com/janelu/
Jane Lu is the founder & CEO of ShowPo, and she’s also a total girl boss. At 32 years old, she employs over 150 people and runs a $60M business. Tune in to today’s episode if you want to get super inspired and learn about her story! The MIMIBEE Podcast is a bi-weekly show hosted by Mimi Bouchard. It features segments on motivation and success, transformation stories, health and fitness, love and relationships, and interviews with professionals in their fields. The host Mimi is a self-proclaimed Transformation Specialist. She has undergone the most incredible transformation herself - she went from being very insecure, financially stressed, depressed, lost in life... to absolutely owning her craft and stepping in to her power. Mimi has drastically revolutionized her career, body, relationships, and her mindset. Every episode is incredibly inspiring and highly motivational. If you're looking to upgrade your life in any way, you're in the right place! @mimibouchard www.mimibee.com ( http://www.mimibee.com ) www.mimibeecourses.thinkific.com ( http://www.mimibeecourses.thinkific.com )
How can we go back in time so we can indulge into the 4 hours of being in the presence of the one and only Mr. Tony Robbins once again? What a magical day! Over the weekend, we had the opportunity to witness Tony Robbins live at the Success Summit run by Success Resources Australia. There were many other inspiring industry leaders there including Turia Pitt, Jane Lu, JT Foxx and Greg Secker but we went for Tony and WOWZA, what an experience! We learned so much in the 4 hours we were there and we are so grateful for even being given just 4 hours because if know of Tony and his events, you know they span over 4-6 days! Tony discussed a lot of his main teachings and in this episode, we discuss some of the key learnings we managed to takeaway after the 4 hours. Some of the key learnings: The concept of motion, movement and taking actionTraining your mindset and tapping into your emotional stateAllowing yourself to embody gratitude and appreciation This episode is packed with amazing discussion points and valuable learnings that you can take away and action in your own life and in your own business so we hope you enjoy! —————The next KNOW YOU ARE Workshop is happening Thursday 27th June at CoHouse Studios ! SPEAKING CONFIDENTLY & SHOWING UP AS YOU AREThis is for all you amazing people who want to be able to SHOW UP AS YOU ARE without fear and self doubt. For those who want to learn the skills in being able to SPEAK CONFIDENTLY in front of anyone in any social situation. For those who are ready to OWN THEIR TRUTH and go out their and share their potential with the world.Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/know-you-are-workshop-speaking-confidently-showing-up-as-you-are-tickets-60262214907
Listen if: You’re all about working hard... with a rosé in hand.In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to accountant-turned-entrepreneur and hugely successful founder of online fashion retailer Showpo, Jane Lu.Listen in as the three compare tactics to creating a great working atmosphere, discuss how to network if you’re an introvert, and what it’s really like behind the scenes of all the glossy Instagram posts that go on Coachella. Plus Jane shares what inspired her to co-found ‘Like-Minded Bitches Drinking Wine,’ a business group that promotes and encourages girl bosses around the world, and Jess, Stef and Jane bond over a mutual love of Vanderpump Rules.You can find Jane on Instagram at @thelazyceo and Showpo at @showpo, or join Likeminded Bitches Drinking Wine here.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive. Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week on Becoming Fearless, meet Jane Lu, the founder and CEO of Showpo, an online fashion store that sells to millennial women in over 100 countries. Jane started her career as an accountant, but as soon as she started working, she realized she didn’t enjoy it. Then her friend came to her with the idea to start their own business. After one failed business, Jane pivoted to create a new business that was everything the first business was not. Join Jane and Annie as they talk being your own brand ambassador, experiencing failure, being candid, finding people you can trust, learning how to delegate, and living a fulfilled life.
Jane Lu is the founder and CEO of Showpo, an online fashion retailer turning over $30 million a year. But as Leigh found out, Jane’s approach to beauty is very low key - her favourite mascara only costs $12.95 and her face cleanser is free. Literally. And in our Spendy Savey segment, Jane shares the expensive beauty product that keeps her makeup in place all day, even though she’s a chronic face toucher. You can find all the products mentioned in this episode, right here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/jane-lu-showpo-you-beauty/ CREDITS: Host:Leigh Campbell With thanks to Jane Lu You can listen to Jane's Lady Startup episode here; https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/lady-startup/lady-startup-ep-1-jane-lu-final-edit/ Producer: Rachael Hart GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386. If you want more beauty tips and tricks, you can join our You Beauty Facebook Group here… https://www.facebook.com/groups/2112109512358240/?ref=br_rs Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter… https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. ... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/
In This Episode You Will Learn About: What Jane loves about Sydney Starting her business journey from accounting What Jane’s rock bottom looked like What Showpo is and offers Starting a fashion business without money Welcoming in big numbers in business How Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine came about What Jane does in order to market her business + her advice to you Finding a growth hack + finding people that are smarter than you Getting to the next level in business Failures that turned into successes Resources: Learn more: showpo.com Instagram: @thelazyceo Youtube: The Lazy CEO The Bliss Project 2020 Show Notes Jane Lu joins me on today’s episode! Jane is the founder of Showpo, an online fashion retail empire. Jane previously worked in accounting and corporate finance, but after returning from a year abroad, was inspired to ditch the “cubicle life”, so she quit her job to start her own business. She had always had a sincere passion for women's fashion online, social media and entrepreneurship– it’s no surprise that Showpo is Jane’s creation! This conversation with Jane is SO great because she shares her business failures as well as her successes. You’ll love this one no matter where you are in your business! Question Highlights: How did you start this amazing business journey? How long did you stay in rock bottom and what was the next step after finding a solution? What is Showpo? How did you become the person who could start to think of big numbers and just accept them? How did you focus on what you wanted, and not get stopped up by outside opinions? What should we know about marketing our business that we are missing? How did you know that you hired the right people? What advice do you have for the business person trying to get to their next level? What are some big failures that turned into amazing lessons? Jane Lu founded Showpo in 2010 from her parents’ garage. Jane previously worked in accounting and corporate finance, but after returning from a year abroad, was inspired to ditch the “cubicle life”, so she quit her job to start her own business. With much enthusiasm for entrepreneurship , she set off to start her first business, which failed spectacularly. However, Jane was undeterred and got right back on the horse, starting the online fashion brand, Showpo the following month. What started off with a laptop and two shelves of clothing is now an online global fashion empire,shipping to over 100 countries. Through being disruptive in the retail space and capitalising on the use of social media, Showpo now boasts a cult social following of over 3.3 million engaged followers collectively and has a team of over 90 across Sydney HQ and Distribution Center. A regular keynote speaker, for some of Australia’s biggest brands and having fronted stages for audiences internationally, Lu’s expertise is unparalleled, and her tone of voice, is real and relatable. A prominent figure in the Australian start up scene, Lu has been nominated for numerous awards,taking home taking the title of Cosmopolitan’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2015 and Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia in 2016. Lu’s personal experiences led her to build her own entrepreneurial community, Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine, which she co-founded with serial entrepreneur, Gen George. Together they have grown an active community of over 85,000 members. Bringing women together to hear (and give) real, honest advice, to be inspired and to join forces - all over a good class of wine of course.With Lu at the helm, 8 years since its founding, Showpo owns its status as one of Australia’s fastest growing fashion e-commerce retailers. Recently awarded the highly coveted Australian Online Retailer of The Year Award and is on track to reach its goal of $100 million in revenue by 2020 with no external funding. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook
I hope you all enjoyed last week's double drop of episodes - wish I could release two episodes every week! This week has been a beautiful celebration of women for International Women's Day 2019 - I'm not sure if just it's me, but I feel like it's been the biggest one yet with so many campaigns and outpourings of love going around. So, today I'm celebrating just one of the many incredible women who I am so lucky to have in my life who is doing a particularly amazing job at connecting women in business and supporting their journeys as well as being a hugely successful female CEO and founder herself. Some of you may now her as The Lazy CEO but her name is Jane Lu and she's the founder of booming international fashion business, Showpo. You'll hear all about her going from a corporate accounting career to a failed business to starting Showpo in her parent's garage and turning it into a multimillion dollar empire (that has hit over $30 million per year) with a string of awards far too many to list that acknowledge their game-changing success. She's also founded Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine (LMBDW) where she was speaking the night before our podcast and has a bit of a cold/hangover as a result, so she asked us to excuse the croaky-ness although I though it was husky. She's helping women everywhere connect and support each other on their business journey. She's such an absolute crack up, so I hope you enjoy! + Full show notes here + Announcements on Insta at @spoonful_of_sarah + Subscribe to not miss out on the next instalment of YAY!
I hope you all enjoyed last week's double drop of episodes - wish I could release two episodes every week! This week has been a beautiful celebration of women for International Women's Day 2019 - I'm not sure if just it’s me, but I feel like it’s been the biggest one yet with so many campaigns and outpourings of love going around. So, today I’m celebrating just one of the many incredible women who I am so lucky to have in my life who is doing a particularly amazing job at connecting women in business and supporting their journeys as well as being a hugely successful female CEO and founder herself.Some of you may now her as The Lazy CEO but her name is Jane Lu and she’s the founder of booming international fashion business, Showpo. You’ll hear all about her going from a corporate accounting career to a failed business to starting Showpo in her parent's garage and turning it into a multimillion dollar empire (that has hit over $30 million per year) with a string of awards far too many to list that acknowledge their game-changing success.She’s also founded Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine (LMBDW) where she was speaking the night before our podcast and has a bit of a cold/hangover as a result, so she asked us to excuse the croaky-ness although I though it was husky. She's helping women everywhere connect and support each other on their business journey. She’s such an absolute crack up, so I hope you enjoy!+ Full show notes here+ Announcements on Insta at @spoonful_of_sarah+ Subscribe to not miss out on the next instalment of YAY!
As the founder and owner of Australian mega retailer Showpo, Jane Lu joins us to talk all things business, learning to grow from failures and how she learnt her beauty tips and tricks! Follow Jane Lu on Instagram @thelazyceo Hosts: Jacqueline Mey and Alanah SmithProducers: Denis Duggan and Stacey Hicks Email us at beautyboss@pacificmags.com.au Follow us on Instagram - @beautybosspodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hey everybody and welcome back to the Strategy Hour Podcast! Today we are very, very excited to have Jane Lu as our guest. Jane is the founder of Showpo and has been in Forbes, Cosmopolitan and won numerous awards for her business! What started as a small clothing store in her parents garage in 2010 has grown and grown to the huge online store that is today. Their goal is to reach $100 million in revenue by 2020 and boy do we think they will achieve it! Jane is so inspiring and we love the way her brain works, she makes fast decisions and is such a visionary; qualities that have taken her company to amazing heights. In our conversation Jane breaks down the milestones, learning curves, mistake, strategies and almost every important step in the process, so get ready to take some notes! This episode is a great insight into the turning points that any business faces and how to ride them out to success. Jane admits that some of the strategy she now espouses she has only seen in hindsight, quite an achievement for a business that now has 150 staff members and started with two racks of clothing less than nine years ago! Now, let’s get into the show. Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review The Strategy Hour Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For show notes go to thestrategyhour.com. To download the transcript of this episode head to: thestrategyhour.com.
Bob interviews Jane Lu founder Showpo on switching gears from finance, starting a business in her parents’ garage in Australia, starting her online fashion brand, Showpo, and her legendary Instagram account as #thelazyCEO
Two powerhouse millennial entrepreneurs share what makes their generation tick… and shop. Show host Matt Rubel digs deep with Nick Molnar, who at age 28 has built the over $2B company Afterpay, and Jane Lu also known as @TheLazyCEO, who used social media to build fashion site Showpo. Learn how retailers can engage the generation who will earn half of all disposable income in the US by 2025 (hint: it’s all about building trust, authenticity, purpose and community, not to mention joining Lu’s Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine club!). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Watch the full video interview & subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgDgNfvm4qY Jane Lu has been named “Cosmopolitan’s Girl Boss of the Year”, “Forbes 30 under 30” and her company, Showpo, was crowned Australia’s “Online Retailer of the Year” in 2018. But rewind a few years and Jane was struggling for motivation in her accountancy career. We discuss what it took to take a risk to go all in on her business while having to hide it from her parents while living in their house! We dig into the details of how she took her first steps, grew the company with zero investment, built an audience on social with millions of followers, and how she would approach starting an e-commerce business from scratch today. Show Notes Here are five things to listen out for: Leaving her job + keeping it a secret from her parents – how Jane plucked up the courage to leave her job in the middle of the financial crisis Her first failed business – connecting the dots from her first failure, getting out of debt and launching Showpo Working ON her business vs IN her business – how a trip to Ultra Music Festival forced Jane to replace her work by hiring someone full time and the lessons from that experience Growing to $60mil with zero investment – we go into detail from when she was bringing in $5k/month, and the things she did to grow step-by-step, why she chose to never raise money, keep control and grow If she started again today – how she would start an e-commerce business today & actionable tactics around growing a social following, paid vs organic, youtube content strategy & more Thank you to our sponsor, Instasleep Mint Melts, the drug-free sleep aid that melts in your mouth. You can check them out on Amazon or instasleep.us
In this episode with us is amazing Jane Lu from Showpo and it's real pleasure to have Jane in the show. Jane is a real synonym for success. Her business grows from a small garage shop to 60M USD in just 7-8 years. It's not easy to grow like that and there are many hurdles but it's important to have a goal you want to achieve, Jane shared with us her inspirational story about everything she experienced during this period from nothing to success. For more click here
Jane Lu is the founder and CEO of online fashion retailer Showpo, a company valued at over $30M dollars. You can find her on Instagram @thelazyceo and I can tell you first hand that this woman is a powerhouse. A quick scroll through her feed will show you she’s living the dream, surrounding herself with an incredible staff and working damned hard to make her business not only grow but be a great place to work. Was it always this way for her? No way. Did she come from incredible adversity? Did she face failure? A dead-end job? The disdain of her parents for quitting what looked like a stable career? Yes, yes, yes and yes. You might not want to start an online fashion empire in 2019 - but you most definitely can take a listen to this and have it put the bellows to the fire in your belly. What were you dreaming of doing this year? After listening to this episode I have no question that you’ll get right to it. Enjoy this conversation with the incredibly inspirational human that is Jane Lu. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jane Lu, founder of Showpo shares her hilarious journey of entrepreneurship. You cannot deny the willpower to succeed with her story.With a record breaking year in 2017 with over a $30Mil turnover,which is a whopping $20-mil increase from when I did this interview back in 2016 (wow growth on steroids!)
Jane Lu, founder of Showpo shares her hilarious journey of entrepreneurship. You cannot deny the willpower to succeed with her story.With a record breaking year in 2017 with over a $30Mil turnover,which is a whopping $20-mil increase from when I did this interview back in 2016 (wow growth on steroids!)
Episode 15 - Overcoming Obstacles feat. Jane Lu Welcome to Episode 15 of the Basha Effect, in which I have the pleasure of catching up with Jane Lu. My name is Izhar Basha and I am your host. Jane Lu is the C.E.O of Showpo, one of Australia's fastest growing online retail stores. Reporting an annual revenue of 30 million dollars. Lu is also a regular on SmartCompany’s Smart 30 Under 30. In this episode, Lu shares how she overcame the pressures and expectations of the people around her, and how she forged her own path. We both share stories on past legal battles and other challenges from our startup days. Enjoy, and thank you for listening. I’m doing this for you.
Jane Lu left her career in corporate finance to start her second startup Showpo. Showpo has never received funding, it makes over 30M per year, has over 2.9M followers across Instagram & Facebook and was named online retailer of the year. In this Ace the Gram podcast episode, Jane gives us the inside secrets on her Showpo journey and how she grew it to where it is today. Jane also shares her best Instagram and social media tips. Show Notes: [2.45] How and why did Jane start Showpo [3.50] Jane’s first business and why it didn’t work [4.25] The role of Instagram in Showpo [6.07] How Jane initially grew the Showpo account [7.00] Jane’s Instagram tips for fashion brands [8.13] Why you don’t need a fancy camera to have a successful Instagram [8.44] Why Jane’s personal Instagram account is called @thelazyceo [9.50] Why Jane thinks Showpo has grown so fast [11.33] Why raving to Skrillex in Miami was a pivotal moment in Showpo’s growth [12.19] What role Jane now plays in Showpo and how she balances the social media [13.15] Why Showpo started their Youtube channel and the platforms they use for marketing [16:00] Why social media is so important in advertising and building trust [17.32] Why Jane started her personal brand and the pros and cons of having a strong personal brand [20.00] Jane’s FB Group “Like Minded Bit*ches Drinking Wine [20.40] Why Jane decided to do a public apology for Showpo [22.30] How you can be authentic on social media as a business [23.45] What’s next for Showpo [25.50] Where Jane gets her inspiration [26.48] How Jane gets her inspiration [27.02] Jane’s advice for a small biz/influencer for using Instagram For more on Jane check out: @thelazyceo, @showpo For more on hosts Tash & Viv check out: @tastefullytash @vivconway_
This week we open the pod bay doors with Jane Lu, founder & CEO of Showpo, an Australian online fashion retailer.Jane is a remarkable woman with a remarkable story. The only child of Chinese immigrants she moved to Australia when she was 8 years old. Like many immigrant families, her parents provided her with every encouragement and opportunity to be a success in her now native Australia. She aced her HSC's with a 99.5% ATAR and went on to what many would see as a dream career with KPMG and Ernst & Young. However this path was a little dull for intrepid entrepreneur Jane, so after returning from travel abroad, decided to sacrifice everything to venture into the fashion retail industry.Most entrepreneurs have their fair share of setbacks and challenges on their way to a successful outcome.Jane was no different with her Showpo story. The setbacks kept her motivated and she preserved to build a brilliant business that she owns 100% of, has never taken a dime of outside investment, that is well on track to $100 million in revenue by 2020! Incredible!As if she wasn't busy enough running Showpo, Jane started Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine with Gen George, a business group bringing women together to share their challenges and celebrate the wins. They have over 78,000 members and have run events in over 25 cities. Jane is extremely passionate about promoting entrepreneurship and women in business.Jane really is a shining example of a great entrepreneur - an honest hustler with a big heart.
Jane Lu calls herself the lazy CEO, but after listening to this episode, you’ll come to realise that she’s anything but lazy. Jane is the founder of Showpo - a fashion e-commerce empire that she bootstrapped from her parents garage to over 2 million social media followers and $30 million in revenue. In this episode Jane gives us the inside scoop on how she did all of that and more, in just 7 years.
How content drives Australian online fast-fashion clothing store Showpo... Mark Baartse, CMO of Showpo (a Sydney-based, Australian online fashion retailer primarily aimed at young women) joins Pavan Bahl, Marc Raco, and guest host Rohan Deuskar (Stylitics) on location at Shoptalk 2018 in Las Vegas. MouthMedia Network studios are powered by Sennheiser. In this episode: Being a data geek in marketing the latest and greatest fast fashion for young women, great customer experience, quick turnaround Why Showpo is all over the news with the company executing well, CEO Jane Lu has a strong personality, brands are personal The reach of Showpo– over 3M combined followers over all channels with high engagement, not bad for a small Australian company How Showpo is almost content company more than fashion company, it comes down to data and analysis behind it that drives it On the founder Jane Lu, from a Chinese immigrant family to becoming an accountant, hating it, quitting her job without telling her parents, and starting Showpo in a garage with credit card A unite April Fools prank creating ShowBro (people didn’t get it was a prank --- keep asking about how that fictitious brand is doing) How Showpo is integrating info from other sources outside of normal patterns, such as older people influencing decisions Core customers influenced by peers, celebrities, social media, Showpo does a lot of influencer work Events are big, starting to be looking at what type of events drive conversion How Showpo is thinking about integrating more closely with that person’s social calendar to predict, marketing The amount of data is overwhelming, creating content around what to wear to specific events, Utilizing AI for suggesting outfits Creating content native for each platform and utilizing user-generated content Visual search Showpo launching a native app Showpo is selling globally, but how much love you give those markets may be different than your own home country (i.e. Australia) The formal nature of Americans, working at the Tower of London
Welcome to the first episode of Lady Startup, the show designed to take the mystery out of what it takes to build your own business. Today's guest is Jane Lu, CEO of the online fashion empire, ShowPo. Jane started her business in her parents garage when she was $60,000 in debt and fresh out of a failed business. In just 7 years she turned two shelves of clothes and a laptop into a global retail business shipping to 80 countries, with a turnover of over $30 million a year. She also started up the Facebook community ‘Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine’ which now has 70,000 members and was featured on the BRW Young Rich List in 2017. So how did she do it? Listen and find out… CREDITS: Guest: Jane Lu, CEO of Showpo Host/Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett, Founder of PodSchool JOIN THE LADY STARTUP COMMUNITY: Subscribe to the LadyStartup newsletter at our website... https://www.ladystartup.com.au/ Check out amazing female entrepreneurs or get your business featured on the LadyStartup Instagram page... https://www.instagram.com/ladystartups/ Meet like-minded women in our Facebook Group... https://www.facebook.com/ladystartups/ Find more episodes of this and other Mamamia podcasts here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Love the show and want to tell us about it? Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au
Jane Lu launched Showpo in 2010 when she was just 24 years old. Showpo is an Aussie fashion retailer aimed at women 16 to 32 that is a multi-million dollar success story about to clock up its millionth online order. Jane recently featured on the AFR Young Rich list with an insane personal wealth of $32million. Jane talks candidly about everything from failing in her first business, to exact revenue figures as she was starting up and a Facebook marketing hack that saw her increase her fans by over 5,000%
Gen is a remarkable young woman. Smart, driven, humble. She has demonstrated a remarkable ability in her short career so far to (ahem) "get shit done". She cut her teeth in understanding double sided-markets with recruitment marketplace OneShift. This was sold earlier this year to Programmed. Gen and her co-founder/CTO Jess Glenn have now embarked on Tamme, a service for micro-targeting both sides of marketplaces, at a hyper-local level. She has also co-founded (with Jane Lu from Showpo) "Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine" which now has 46,000+ female members around the world who enjoy wine and business. We discussed this and more. Jump in and enjoy...
This week's episode is another mix-tape of some great conversations I've had on the podcast. This time we're focusing on people who managed to turn the thing that they love into reality, and what it took to make that happen.First up is Ben St. Lawrence, an Australian middle-distance runner, a two-time Olympian and an all around interesting guy. Ben’s not the first Olympian I’ve had on the show, however his story - his particular triumph over adversity and refocus of his life is one worth hearing.After Ben we'll hear from Jane Lu, the founder and CEO of mammoth fashion startup Showpo.com. This is easily one of my favourites - because everyone loves a story of triumph. Of closing the door on something in order to open unknown other doors, leading to the life you really want to live.Next is Taylor Steele, one of the most iconic and prolific surf film makers of our time. Through his film Momentum, released in 1992 - a then twenty year old Taylor captured a new and dominating style of surfing that hadn’t really been seen before as he filmed young surfers that would go on to become household names in the surf world: Shane Dorian, Rob Machado, Taylor Knox and of course Kelly Slater.Finally is the amazing Dr Glen Richards. Glen is a vet, entrepreneurial mega-success and a shark on the Network Ten hit show Shark Tank. It's Dragon's Den in the UK and Shark Tank everywhere else. He grew Greencross from a single vet practice to an ASX-listed company with clinics and pet stores all over Australia.So please enjoy this mega-episode of the show, about the origin stories of great successes. May it give your day some uplift, and maybe even inspire you to create something amazing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In Episode 53 of The Startup Playbook Podcast, I interview Pete Cooper, the Founder of SydStart, StartSoc and iCentralCo. Pete has been one of the pillars in growing the Australian startup ecosystem, particularly in his hometown of Sydney. He is probably best known for founding the SydStart Conference (now known as StartCon), the first tech conference of it's kind in the country and he actively mentors, invests and is helping to develop an ecosystem to provide the best chances for startups to succeed. In the episode we talk about a range of topics including his transition from a corporate career path to being heavily involved with startups, how to find mentors, how to build communities and how to get started in the startup ecosystem. LIVE PODCAST WITH VICKY LAY (MANAGING DIRECTOR - ARTESIAN VENTURE PARTNERS) Show notes: - SydStart - Sunrise conference - Elias Bizaanes - Mick Liubinskas - Cicada Innovations - Startcon - Freelancer - Spark Festival - Maxine Sherrin - Niki Scevak - iCentral - Lana Hopkins - Mon Purse - Jodie Fox - Jane Lu - Michael Biercuk - Sydney School of Entrepreneurship - Startup Genome - Newcastle Slingshot Program - Eighteen04 - Tyro - Fishburners - StartupAus - StartSociety - Sydney Angel Group - Founder Institute - Ben Chong - Springboard enterprise - 500 Startups - Lean Canvas - Silicon Beach Melbourne - Athula Bogoda - Atlassian - Canva - Envato - Tom Ellis - Paul Napthali - Startup Playbook 50th episode - Airtree Ventures - Blackbird Ventures - Blue Sky Venture Capital - Square Peg Venture Capital - Pete Cooper (Twitter) Blog: 50 Lessons from 50 successful founders, investors & experts (Part 1) Blog: 50 Lessons from 50 successful founders, investors & experts (Part 2) Feedback/ connect/ say hello: Rohit@startupplaybook.co @playbookstartup (Twitter) @rohitbhargava7 (Twitter – Rohit) Rohit Bhargava (LinkedIn) Credits: Intro music credit to Bensound Other channels: Don't have iTunes? The podcast is also available on Stitcher & Soundcloud The post Ep053 – Pete Cooper (Founder – SydStart) on the old and new economy appeared first on Startup Playbook.
In episode 20 of The Startup Playbook Podcast, I interview Paul Bennetts and Kaushik Sen, two of the co-founders behind Spaceship, a mobile only superannuation fund that has technology as a core focus of it's investment mandate. With little more than "an idea on a sheet of paper" the Spaceship team have received backing from some of the biggest industry heavyweights and influencers, having raised a $1.6M seed round as they prepare to launch later this year. In the interview, Paul and Kaushik share the story behind Spaceship and how they turned a concept on a napkin to a funded idea and share their insights on building rockstar teams, getting buy in from industry influencers and building from 1st principles Show notes: Mike Cannon-Brookes Leigh Jasper Jane Lu Andrew Rothwell Spaceship Twitter Spaceship Facebook Spaceship website Spaceship email Credits: Intro music credit to Bensound Click here to listen on iTunes Click here to listen on Stitcher The post Ep020 – Paul Bennetts & Kaushik Sen (Co-founders – Spaceship) on building from first principles appeared first on Startup Playbook.
Host Mark Bouris presents two Georges and one estrogen packed show this week! Gen George, Jane Lu and Georgia Woodyard join to talk about women in business and a woman in business (the café business that is). Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses. Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jane Lu is the founder and CEO of mammoth fashion startup Showpo.com.She speaks about hearing the sounds of Tienanamen Square erupt when she was a child, moving to Australia and creating the life she loves. This is easily one of my favourites - because everyone loves a story of triumph. This episode is brought to you by the great supporters of this show who have pledged through Patreon.com/osher. For as little as $5 a month you'll have access to exclusive episodes and help make sure I can get a show to you each and every week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
TURNOVER of $10MIL in 2015 877 thousand Instagram followers Jane shares her hilarious journey of entrepreneurship. You cannot deny the willpower to succeed with her story. Jane pretended that she was going to work for 2 years for her parents, whilst all along she had created a fashion business that was soon to take young Australian women by storm. Learn Jane's most significant decisions that took her business form Start-up to $10Mil in turnover in just a year! Jane is the Founder and CEO of the online fashion store Showpo. Showpo is focus is on being on-trend, affordable and providing exceptional customer service and fast delivery. Jane previously worked in corporate finance, but after returning from overseas travels, couldn't adjust back to cubicle life and quit her job to start her own business. Her first business failed, however, it was a stepping stone to building Showpo to where it is today. What started off with a laptop and 2 shelves of clothing in her parents' garage in September 2010, through being disruptive in the retail and social media space has made Showpo now a well-known and loved clothing store for girls around the world. Jane has also recently co-founded a business group encouraging and supporting female entrepreneurship. With the cheeky name “Like-Minded Bitches Drinking Wine” this group has now over 2,100 members after just 6 months and hosts monthly free events to promote women in business. Quick starts: FY15 turnover $10m, 877k instagram followers, 14 staff members
TURNED $10MIL in 2015 877 thousand Instagram followers Jane shares her hilarious journey of entrepreneurship. You cannot deny the willpower to succeed with her story.
TURNED $10MIL in 2015 877 thousand Instagram followers Jane shares her hilarious journey of entrepreneurship. You cannot deny the willpower to succeed with her story.