Too often, we avoid real conversations. Entrepreneur Mark Bouris sits down and gets to know people, understands what makes them tick, and shares the great and unusual things they’re doing. There’s no sugar coating. There’s no hiding behind fancy marketing slogans. Just an honest conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mark Bouris speaks to business owners and entrepreneurs, finding out what makes them tick and their plans for growth. Some business owners are on the way up and enjoying new success, others are at a turning point. Mark digs into their stories and finds out why they set out to create their own path, their challenges and where they go from here. Based on his own personal experiences and learnings, he also passes on his own guidance on how to take their business to the next level. Hosted on Aca ...
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#177 Jai Opetaia: How the Boxing Champ became one of the Baddest Men on the Planet
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45:45Jai Opetaia is an undefeated Australian boxer, who holds the IBF cruiserweight world title. We spoke about his climb to the top, what drives him in the ring, his passions outside of boxing, the importance of family, his thoughts on Riyadh Season, and so much more. It was a real privilege to sit down with one of the most electrifying boxing prospect…
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#481 From the Garage to a 120-Person Powerhouse: How Bulk Nutrients took over the supplement game
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59:06Ben Crowley isn’t your typical health entrepreneur. He started out teaching English in Japan, got hooked on boxing, and ended up building one of Australia’s leading supplement businesses. Today, he runs Bulk Nutrients, the flagship sponsor of our Project 100 series. In this episode, I sit down with Ben to unpack how he built a high-growth, direct-t…
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#176 Delvene Delaney: The Untold Story Behind Australia’s Most Iconic Film - Crocodile Dundee
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1:24:48Delvene Delaney is an actress and documentarian. Her documentary, Love of an Icon: The Legend of Crocodile Dundee, pays tribute to Paul Hogan and honours her late husband, John Cornell. John was not only a great friend of mine but, in my opinion, one of Australia’s greatest creative minds. His vision helped revolutionise cricket with World Series C…
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"We hire 97% of the people in the economy" Small Business Callout: Jason Spaull - 'Coastal Asbestos'
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25:24My team and I have been paying attention, and one thing is clear - you want to hear from businesses beyond Sydney, not just the success stories, but especially those facing real challenges. That’s why we’re launching The Small Business Callout under The Mentor channel-giving business owners across the country a voice. In between The Mentor episodes…
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#175 Skye Nicolson: The rise of Australia’s new boxing superstar
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1:14:00Skye Nicolson is an Australian professional boxer and the reigning WBC featherweight world champion, with an undefeated record and a gold medal from the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Her story is one of resilience and inspiration.Skye's family has deep roots in boxing, with her late brother Jamie Nicolson being one of Australia’s greatest boxers, winnin…
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#174 Julia Morris Unfiltered: Life After Divorce, ADHD & A Ton of Laughs
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1:24:04Julia Morris is a powerhouse of Australian comedy, a celebrated TV host, and an all-around entertainer-and she's also a great mate. We had an absolutely hilarious chat about life after divorce, her career, her ADHD diagnosis, and plenty more. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: htt…
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#480 $0 to $100M: The Mindset & Strategy Behind Top 1% Podcast Host Sam Gordon’s Success
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56:57Sam Gordon is an entrepreneur, property investor, and host of the Top 1% Podcast, where he shares insights from his journey as a high school dropout to building multiple multi-eight-figure businesses, offering listeners strategies to maximise their potential and impact. In our conversation, we covered how he built his property portfolio, his inspir…
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#173 Dylan Buckley: AFL’s Podcasting Pioneer on Footy, Mental Resilience & Building a Brand
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1:02:52Dylan Buckley is a former AFL player turned entrepreneur, founder of Clubby Sports, and host of Dyl & Friends. Through his podcast, he blends humour with deep conversations, unpacking career highs and lows, mindset, and success. With Clubby Sports, he’s redefining how athletes connect with fans and build a brand beyond the game. We got into his jou…
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"Small business as the enemy...": Small Business Callout - Brandon Dodoro & Katherine Tippett (STEPZ)
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30:50Brandon Dodoro and Katherine Tippett, founders of STEPZ, have been innovating the marine industry since 2017, driven by a passion for safety and accessibility on the water, and an emphasis on adventure. Their specialised boat trailer ladders make launching and retrieving vessels easier and safer for boating enthusiasts across Australia. However, as…
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#172 Jeff Fenech: The life story of Australia's greatest boxing champion
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1:16:29Jeff Fenech isn’t just one of Australia’s greatest boxers—he’s one of my best mates, and a bloke I’ve got endless respect for. His story isn’t just about titles and belts; it’s about resilience, loyalty, and never backing down, whether in the ring or in life. From his early days stumbling into boxing to becoming a world champion, to now mentoring t…
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"There's nothing...": Small Business Callout - Nathan Grant (SlantBoardGuy)
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31:11Nathan Grant, founder of SlantBoardGuy, has been pioneering posture and mobility solutions through his innovative slant boards since 2010, driven by a passion for helping people improve their wellbeing and physical health through proper alignment. But with Australia's economy tightening, he's feeling the strain-like so many small business owners fi…
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#171 The Happy Hour Duo: Lucy Jackson & Nikki Westcott on friendship, business & dating
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54:23Lucy Jackson and Nikki Westcott are best friends and business partners behind the fashion label Jagger and Stone and wine brand Who is Jackson West? They also host Happy Hour with Lucy & Nikki, one of Australia’s most popular podcasts. This one’s a cracker—Lucy and Nikki bring the energy as we dive into their journey, the influencer game, the chaos…
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"It's struggling": Small Business Callout - Kate Inglish Designs
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19:03Kate Inglish, founder of Kate Inglish Designs, has been crafting personalised baby hampers and keepsakes since 2010, driven by a passion for sparking joy and preserving precious memories for new mums. But with Australia’s economy tightening, she’s feeling the strain-like so many small business owners fighting to stay afloat. It’s not always a succe…
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#170 Alex Pereira on Fighting Oleksandr Usyk, moving up to Heavyweight & who the UFC GOAT is?
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43:16Alex Pereira is the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion and a former middleweight champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest combat sports athletes of all time. I spoke with Alex at the exclusive VIP AOA Global event at the ICC Sydney Grand Ballroom, where we discussed his time in Australia, cornering Sean Strickland, the possibility of a…
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#169 Bruce Buffer: The Voice of the UFC on Life, Business & Wild Vegas Nights
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54:14Bruce Buffer is best known as the iconic voice of the UFC. The legendary octagon announcer is a true gentleman, a sharp entrepreneur, and a man with one hell of a life story. From discovering his long-lost brother, Michael Buffer, to the wild early days of the UFC and unforgettable nights in Vegas- this one’s got it all. Follow Mark Bouris on Insta…
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Small Business Callout: Simon Potts - Boxes for Business
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23:10Small businesses are the backbone of this country, yet too often, owners feel like their voices aren’t being heard. And I know many of you tuning in on The Mentor can relate. My team and I have been paying attention, and one thing is clear - you want to hear from businesses beyond Sydney, not just the success stories, but especially those facing re…
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#168: UFC boss Dana White & NSW Premier Chris Minns talk UFC 312
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31:47Today, I had the chance to sit down with Dana White and NSW Premier Chris Minns ahead of UFC 312—an event that’s set to put Sydney on the global stage once again. Dana is one of America’s most successful entrepreneurs, taking the UFC from a struggling business into a global powerhouse. Chris, along with Destination NSW, played a key role in securin…
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#479 Scaling Smart: The blueprint behind STRONG Pilates’ success with Michael Ramsey
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1:07:30Michael Ramsey is the co-founder of STRONG Pilates alongside Mark Armstrong in 2019, has built a global fitness brand that blends traditional Pilates principles with high-intensity, low-impact cardio training. With a Master of Commerce in Marketing from RMIT University and experience owning F45 franchises, Michael has extensive expertise in brand s…
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#167 UFC Champion Dricus Du Plessis on war with Sean Strickland, Alex Pereira & who is the GOAT?
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44:39I spoke to the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis before his rematch this Saturday at UFC 312 in Sydney. We discussed his upcoming rematch with Sean Strickland, his journey to the top, what defines an elite champion, Alex Pereira being a cornerman for his opponent, his GOAT list, Conor McGregor, what’s next for him and much more. …
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#166: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on upcoming election, the housing crisis & Australia’s future
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1:10:39Anthony Albanese is Australia’s 31st and current Prime Minister, preparing for a crucial election year as he goes head-to-head with opposition leader Peter Dutton (who we had on the show last week). In our discussion, we delved into his upbringing, the values that shaped him, his path to leading the nation, the current state of the U.S and what mak…
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#478 How to crush your Social Media Strategy in 2025 with Sam Kelly
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58:37Sam Kelly is the Managing Partner and owner of Hello Social - one of Sydney’s top integrated marketing agencies. Recognised as Campaign Magazine’s Social Media and Influencer Marketing Agency of the Year in both 2022 and 2023, Hello Social has set the standard in the industry. In this episode, we explore Sam’s journey and what makes his agency stan…
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#165 Peter Dutton: The Opposition Leader’s story & vision for Australia
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1:26:04It's election year in Australia, and this week I had the chance to sit down with the Leader of the Opposition - Peter Dutton. You've seen him in parliament, you've read about him in the papers, but who really is Peter Dutton? Tune in to learn about the man behind the politician, where his political ambitions came from, his take on the big issues fa…
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#477 Mastering the Game: Stella Petrou Concha on owning your career path
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50:14Stella Petrou Concha is the Founder and CEO of Reo Group, a leading national talent and executive recruitment agency. Stella is a powerhouse in the recruitment agency world and she's also the author of Stone Heart Light Heart: The Intelligence of Self Mastery. Her self-mastery frameworks are embraced by global giants like Google, TikTok, and Meta. …
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#164 Johnny Gannon on the Bra Boys, taking charge of your health & building strong communities
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1:21:03Johnny Gannon has been a leading name in the fitness industry for over 20 years, training NRL teams, professional surfers, and elite athletes. We delved into his upbringing in Maroubra, the story behind the Bra Boys, and his path to becoming a highly respected personal trainer. Johnny’s journey took him around the globe as the trainer for surf lege…
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#476 The Recipe for Success: How Diogo Ferreira’s Tuga Pastries became a Sydney Icon
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48:30Diogo Ferreira is at the helm of Tuga Pastries, a family-run business that has brought the rich culinary traditions of Portugal to life right here in Australia. With an impressive 14,000 pastries rolling out each week, Tuga Pastries has become an icon in Sydney mainly due to their legendary Portuguese tart—widely regarded as the best in the city. I…
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#163 Peter Bol’s Journey: Olympics career, setbacks & harnessing the power of resilience
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1:30:30Peter Bol is an Australian Olympian who has represented the country in the 800 meters. He competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics, placed fourth at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and won a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. We had a fascinating conversation about Peter's life—from fleeing the Sudanese civil war to growing up in Toowoomba, his introdu…
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#475 The Yard Gym Story: Dan Bova on building a Fitness Franchise powerhouse
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49:42Dan Bova, co-founder of The Yard Gym, leads a franchise network of over 50 locations in Australia, with ambitious plans to expand to 200 sites worldwide by 2025. In our conversation, we explored Dan’s journey and early life, his move into gym franchising, the founding of The Yard, and what sets it apart. We also delved into its innovative business …
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Best of 2024 Part 2: Nick Kyrgios, Jim Jefferies, Chantelle Otten, David Warner and Nina Kennedy
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56:04Straight Talk reached new heights in 2024. Thanks to everyone who listened, my team and I are incredibly grateful for your support. Here are some of last year's standout moments. Please comment which episodes were your favourites and who you want on the podcast next year. 00:00-11:45 (Nick Kyrgios) 11:47- 24:48 (Jim Jefferies) 24:52-35:49 (Chantell…
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Best of 2024 Part 2: Radek Sali, Eight Sleep Founders, Lia Georgantis, Nick Palumbo and Jenny Child
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50:00It was a massive year on The Mentor. We had some brilliant guests sharing incredible business insight. Who stood out to you, and who should we bring on next? Here are some highlights of the standout episodes of 2024. 00:00-12:59 (Radek Sali) 13:01- 25:15 (Eight Sleep) 25:16 - 30:44 (Lia Georgantis) 30:46- 40:37 (Nick Palumbo) 40:40- 50:01 (Jenny Ch…
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Best of 2024 Part 1: Eric Bana, Ben Fordham, Mia Freedman, Nathan/Ivan Cleary and Robert Kiyosaki
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1:19:58Straight Talk reached new heights in 2024. Thanks to everyone who listened, my team and I are incredibly grateful for your support. Here are some of the year's standout moments. Please comment which episodes were your favourites and who you want on the podcast next year. 00:00-14:31 (Eric Bana) 14:33- 31:24 (Ben Fordham) 31:26 - 47:12 (Mia Freedman…
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Best of 2024 Part 1: Lewi Brown, Jess Sepel, Tim Duggan, Deanne Stewart and Amanda Price
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44:14It’s been a massive year on The Mentor. We’ve had some brilliant guests sharing incredible business insight. Who stood out to you, and who should we bring on next? Here are some highlights of the standout episodes of the year. 00:00-10:57 (Lewi Brown) 10:59-16:24 (Jess Sepel) 16:27 - 24:26(Tim Duggan) 24:29- 33:50 (Deanne Stewart) 33:53- 44:57 (Ama…
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#162 Neil Perry on crafting an iconic legacy in Australian Food
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1:12:58Neil Perry is one of Australia’s most celebrated chefs and restaurateurs, with a career spanning over four decades that has shaped the landscape of Australian dining. We had a wide-ranging conversation about his upbringing, his rise to prominence in the culinary world, his approach to parenting, what sets his restaurants and venues apart, and so mu…
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#474 Xolvit founder Helen Baker on addressing diversity & employment in the modern workforce
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56:03Helen Baker is the visionary founder of Xolvit, a groundbreaking crowdsourcing app designed to foster student innovation by helping companies tackle pressing social issues. Xolvit's mission is to bridge the gap between socially responsible organisations and the next generation of the workforce. In our conversation, we delved into Helen's inspiring …
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#161 Ray Hadley: The Life & Career of a Legendary Broadcaster
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1:39:29I couldn’t think of a better time to drop this than in Ray’s final week of his 43-year career in full-time radio. We reflected on his childhood, where the origins of his ambition came from and how he got his start in radio. We also delved into Ray’s incredible career, his competitors in the industry, classic rugby league stories, his fiery exchange…
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#473 Matt Jones: The Four Pillars behind a multi-million dollar gin business
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52:48Matt Jones is a creative strategist and entrepreneur who co-founded Four Pillars Gin in 2013, transforming it into a multi-award-winning global brand. We had a fascinating conversation about his early career in politics and brand strategy before venturing into the gin business, how he made Four Pillars stand out in a fiercely competitive market, th…
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