Welcome to our swan song studio episode for Perth business owners. Chris has been a long anticipated guest for me as we bumped into each other at networking events and through mutual networks time and time again. And, I think it was absolutely worth the wait. Not only is Chris a testament to our previous guest, Rob Bentley's mentorship, he's also p…

This episode may be just what you need to crack into a new burst of motivation for the second half of this year. With 20 years of business coaching and mentorship under his belt, many of Perth's fastest growing businesses owe their success to Rob. In this episode, we don't cloud secrets to success in hints and nuances, or suggest that you, too, cou…

Michael Maiolo, Juliana Ho and Roydon Elliott from PS Digital join me in the studio to talk about entering the workforce in Perth. It's not often we get the perspective of young people leaving university and entering the "rat race," and I'd say it's far more uncommon to think of it as the typical corporate grind when it comes to career planning the…

The Brand Agency are what they say they are. It's in their name - they're all about brand. But we take it back and get behind the scenes with Daniella Chadinha, TBA's Senior UX Specialist. User experience is key when you're building or changing aspects of your brand because neglecting it can only be detrimental to your business. As business owners …

Charlie was bullied at school... by the teachers, and his experience has probably been felt by many entrepreneurial kids who learn a little differently. Sound like you? The rest of this episode touches on exactly why we need AI in business, from real estate to HR and international corporations that hire across the globe. We chat fraudulent document…

You may have heard of the controversial billboard in Osborne Park, WA, bought by OnlyFans content creator and adult model Savannah, A.K.A West Coast Savage. It's a hot topic among news outlets and all the Karens out there, so we brought her into the studio after fangirling on Instagram (@w.c.savage for anyone living under a rock). This episode is a…

This episode is all about the benefits of having young people in your team culture, why flexible workplaces look so different these days, and the nitty gritty of human design. Philip hails from the UK and compares the culture he built at PS Digital to his aviation training pre-pandemic, which turns out to make a lot of sense. Tune in if you're buil…

We welcomed Matt into the hot seat and as a fellow podcaster who's familiar with spilling the tea on mic, we dove straight in. With experience as a corporate accountant, an author, business coach and consultant, it's been a self-confessed long road to get to where he is now. We chat about experience with major burn-out, resilience in times of trage…

The second episode of our down south series features Alex, the owner of Yahava KoffeeWorks in Margaret River. Alex hails from Naples in Italy and if you don't pick up on how intertwined his heritage and cultural upbringing is in his business ethos and mindset, you're simply not listening closely enough. A brand most Western Australians know well, Y…

Welcome to the first episode of our down south road trip series! Note: audio quality is compromised due to the mobile nature of this interview. If you've ever driven from Perth to our south west region, in particular Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River or Dunsborough, you'd be familiar with the Bunbury Farmers Market. A super fresh food mecca with 3…

Are you curious about ecommerce and how to build a team that focuses on that niche? Have you ever been tempted by the promising idea of a side hustle that could solve a real problem in the world, in your market or in your life? Or perhaps you are here for general advice on how to successfully run a business for over 15 years in WA. Ben covers every…

Katy Miles is infectiously encouraging in this episode! She's like no other guest we've had on the podcast and you'll hear why as soon as you press play. Lashes, brows and spray tans; they're either your religion every Thursday ahead of the weekend or an indulgence you can appreciate for others. As a beauty therapist, it's a craft you've refined fr…

Rob is finally in Australia, and while he's setting up base in Melbourne, we got him in the studio for an interview. We chat all things Gyroscope from his days touring internationally and beyond that, to managing artists like RedHook and The Faim. We record this podcast at The Hen House Rehearsal Studios in Osborne Park, WA, so it's a doubly specia…

We chat to Kate and Nicolette from We Are Womxn, which is a health promotion organisation working to reduce women's stigma in WA. Make no mistake, the gals are Health Promotion Practitioners themselves, so we're hearing from internationally accredited and highly experienced professionals, passionate about making change in WA. Their goal is to commu…

Less than an hour to get to know the founder of The Push Up Challenge was a feat, but we got stuck right in and delved straight to the guts of things. From Nick's personal story with a heart issue leading to mental health deterioration to how an international community demanded The Push Up Challenge to get through Covid lockdowns. We won't give it …

Check out our fellow podcaster Aria Scarlett on WA Expose! Before you do, get to know Aria behind the scenes and hear her origin story. From studying classical music to running her own productions across WA, we discuss the nuances of respecting traditional land, showcasing performers in formats that expand the interests and tastes of locals interes…

From customised painting of babies and pets to becoming a highly sought after muralist commissioned for work up and down the coast of WA, Jordan has a pretty unique story to tell. If you've ever experienced learning difficulties, growing up in a rural town, pivoting from one major life decision to the next or making a living out of your passion whe…

Mariska's global experience with Azraq, Nespresso and Dubai International Airport lends to her passion for sustainable business. She not only knows the research and tips to grow a business sustainably from the ground up, she also lives and breathes her ethos through creating art from trash. Before you picture a crazy trash lady with garbage bags ha…

This story is one of epiphanies, a childhood on Christmas Island, and following opportunities over east even if it means leaving home, family and your partner, in order to enrich your knowledge to start a successful business in Perth. Cheech is hilarious, and passionate. He talks about following his heart to be true to himself, and creating a great…

No matter where we get our endorphins each day, whether it's a boxing class, being with loved ones or following a passion, we don't often talk about how important it is to find space to create these moments in our day-to-day. Flow Jiu Jitsu is more like a brotherhood than a gym class, welcoming kids and adults who are male-identifying. Mens Talk ti…

Benjamyn has an incredible story of going from mega beauty brand clerk to an ambassador for fighting unrealistic beauty norms and starting their own business to compete with existing narratives. The learnings Ben has to share from brands we probably use every day are frankly quite scary, and they even have a perspective on what it's like to experie…

Hear from a young entrepreneur who started a non-profit initiative from 10 years old. At 19, Dean is able to tell us his story of pitching an idea to investors and supporters as qualified as CEOs as a mere fifth grader, to developing partnerships that enable him to help thousands of animals each year in Perth. We also ask about growing a business a…

The historical origin of communities coming together was the marketplace way back in the day, when merchants would trade resources locally and internationally. The marketplace has evolved from livestock and service tools to fresh produce and crafts, but holds the same value now as it once did. Erin is the epicentre of Perth's successful Makers Mark…

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Rakesh N. Veedu on the topic of oligonucleotide therapeutics. If you're drawing a blank, we bet you've heard of the scientific pursuits into finding cures for HIV infection, macular degeneration, and spinal muscular atrophy. What about the endeavour to protect humanity against Covid? That one…

Ever wondered what it would be like to run your very own business, but intimidated by having no game plan going in? Or perhaps your business is thriving and you're ready to branch it out to various different locations and entrust your brand to future business owners as passionate as you are? We talk to Julian Chong, Director of Marketing at United …

Picking the brains of someone who's worked with Rusty, BMW, Volley, Poppy Lissman, Bonds, Universal Store Tourism WA and more epic brands is basically the pinnacle of podcasting. Liam's younger than I am, and as a photographer, videographer and creative director with over 109k followers on Instagram, it's hard to picture how he makes his dream a re…

Cameron is a Perth based entrepreneur with an award winning IT business. His ethos is to proactively reduce the ROI lost during IT downtime. This episode is for anyone who is wasting time fixing things when they break instead of being proactive, for business owners who are looking for advice on finding a clear, managed service, and for companies wi…

With Muay Thai & Boxing gyms in Highgate, Myaree and Joondalup, Whitney knows a thing or two about starting and expanding a successful business. Check out Champions at https://championsgym.com.au/ and let us know what you thought of the episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perth-business-podcast/message…

This episode is high energy and exciting, so make sure you've had your coffee before tuning in! Ape the Label is a Perth (Australia) owned and operated business, launching from Australia’s first official carbon neutral salon Boho Blonde. Boho Blonde transformed from a home salon with one stylist to Perth’s largest spaced salon with 12 stylists in 3…

Barbells, beers, burpees and BBQ's - isn't this your idea of the perfect gym/life balance? CrossFit Long Haul achieve an inspiring ethos in the best interest of their clients through practicing what they preach, and they don't compete in an industry that is seriously inundated (gym, personal training, life coaching, etc). Phoebee's approach to runn…

With large brands like RAC, HBF and Murdoch under his belt, David Saraga from Gettin' Hectic has a story or two to tell about immigrating to Perth after setting a high standard for experiential marketing in the UK. Does marketing translate internationally? How do you know when an idea will resonate with the user or a mass audience? Will experiences…

Jack Anderson is 21 years old and an entrepreneur, not-for-profit founder, 4x author and independent film maker. Yeah - you're going to want to pick up your jaw off the floor and listen to his incredibly humble and inspiring story. When he was 18 years old he started writing Year 12 textbooks and set up a not-for-profit, ThrivEd, where the proceeds…

Graphic design from brand naming and logo creation to translating the story of your business through social assets, websites and other marketing channels; Wandering Design Studio with Kim Leiper transcends the journey right into your blessed earholes. With a vault of "been there, done that" learnings and a to-do list of future growth opportunities,…

From the 6'10 Russian who brings you Sev's Pics (@sevspics on Instagram) and The Sevo Show (@thesevoshow on TikTok, YouTube and Podcast channels), it is our pleasure to share the interview between Taryn and Sev for the Perth biz pod. You may recognise his face and/or voice from Red Rooster's TikTok, billboards or bus ads for Pentanet neXus and many…

This episode is special! A 40 under 40 award is no small feat, and we find out just what it takes to receive the prestigious acknowledgement from Cian Brennan, the founder of Quantum Contract Solutions. I've even got a PHD student helping me interview Cian on all things culture, community and Perth business with international influence. We touch on…

This episode is full of laughs and tales of successful - and not so successful branding and social marketing endeavours. We discuss whether there's method to the madness of testing until you simply cannot test any more (and then test some more), or if a templated approach works. Clayton gives us his secrets to cold outreach, copywriting in a world …

Imagine a dementor with no filter or risk adversity... enter Brandon Willington from Where U? Anyone who has ever had to be their own sales person/marketing team/creative in a new business needs to hear this. Trust us. Find out more about where u? at https://www.whereu.com.au/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/per…

Amy is not just any marketer, she's a Perth marketer with the single minded goal to make premium marketing affordable and achievable for even the most clueless small business owner, because if you're doing everything else, marketing shouldn't be the hardest part of your journey. Listen to our chat with Amy and Adrianna from Lumos Marketing all abou…

If you've owned a Twitter account or you follow news in Perth, you've probably heard of So Perth. Did you know that Adam Barrell, who began designing websites in grade 12, is responsible for one of Perth's biggest media publishing agency? This conversation touches on the landscape and media industry in Perth and opportunities for expansion, resourc…

Hannah Richards is our new money buddy and this chat couldn't have come at a better time! The economy is in turmoil (when isn't it, tbh?) and we're out here trying to figure out how to best afford our $6.50 coffees as well as a house one day. These tips are great if you're looking to implement a tracking plan for your finances, if you think everyon…

We definitely get the best of the West in our guest list and Dave Monk from Podcasts West and The Friendly Futurist is no exception In fact, he's exceptional, and I'm not exaggerating. The guy is doing a documentary and a PhD on the metaverse! On this episode we talk about his multicultural upbringing in rural WA, his experience and interests that …

We had a very special St Patrick's Day episode with the creators of HoverIT; an e-commerce platform connecting local businesses with their communities. These guys are Irish and they're lifting the game for businesses owners in Perth. We talk about creating an e-commerce platform in Perth in a time where we lack resources like developers, and when t…

This lighthearted chat with Bob and Liam from That's Rank touches on the origins of podcasting, the nuances of podcasting with a cohost, podcasting on behalf of a business or for personal interest, and random facts you may find useful if you're thinking of starting a podcast or have one yourself. Sneaky announcement, Taryn is joining the That's Ran…

If you've got a business then you know publicity and media could be your ally, or your ultimate challenge. With roots in PR, Pim's story is telling of the non-linear pathway to finding your passion in an industry that has a lightning-speed pace. Listen if you're curious about the steps required to take your passion to the next level, or if you're a…

This conversation with Amy covers topics that you may not have considered for your company, or maybe you have and you haven't got a solution. Accessible digital in an age where trends change so quickly, awareness on channels that cater for one consumption method only, like video with audio and little text, and considering the many people with disab…

Listen in to this riveting discussion around Acknowledgement of Country, how to feel comfortable using the words and how Rhys is educating businesses on cultural application. If you've ever wondered how to include acknowledgement in your business practices, or if you feel uncertain approaching cultural application as more than a box ticking exercis…

If you're asking the question, it can't hurt to explore the topic. Many business owners before you and many after you ponder this query. Just like the many challenges business owners have felt before you, various solutions are created that enable you to do your best work and learn from others' mistakes. Well, this episode talks about just that, as …

This exciting new episode covers Ed's start in Australia with only a couple of English sentences and his mom's stern words of "You'll be fine" in his artillery, and his climb to success in curating the fashion label Cabinet Noir in the humble town of Perth, with goals big enough to take on the likes of Paris Fashion Week. We talk about how ego play…

In this episode we dig deep into Lachie's problematic past, his trauma and vulnerability, and how he changed his path to find purpose. From seeing a psychic as a child who told him he'd become a healer, Lachie survived life's tough lessons and now works to create a fair and safe mining culture across Australia. You may have heard us talking about h…

Trigger warning: sexual harassment, domestic abuse Becky is a lived experience sexual harassment speaker in the FIFO and mining industry and she's making waves in Perth. She's also the best chick ever, and we're so proud to have her on the podcast. We cover a lot of ground, from understanding why she doesn't drink anymore to hearing stories of why …