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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#478 How to crush your Social Media Strategy in 2025 with Sam Kelly
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Sam 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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It'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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Stella 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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Johnny 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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Diogo 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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Peter 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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Dan 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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Straight 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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It 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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Straight 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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It’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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Neil 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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Helen 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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I 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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Matt 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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#160 The Legend of Harry Triguboff: How the Property Billionaire built his empire
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Harry Triguboff is one of Australia’s most iconic entrepreneurs. His journey is truly remarkable, being born in China, and arriving in Australia as a teenager to live without his parents. From there, he built Meriton into the nation’s largest property development company and became a self-made billionaire. High-Rise Harry doesn’t hold back. He shar…
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#472 Australia’s No.1 Burger: The lifelong friendship that made it happen
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Liquid & Larder is the brainchild of two lifelong mates who’ve turned their passion for hospitality into one of Sydney’s most celebrated groups. With four standout venues—Bistecca, The Gidley, The Rover, and Alfie’s—Warren and Jimmy have created something special. Warren leads the charge on quality and culture, while Jimmy drives growth as CFO, and…
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#159 Mia Freedman: A candid conversation with the creative force behind Mamamia
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Mia Freedman is the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Mamamia, Australia’s largest women’s media company. Mamamia engages over 6.5 million women monthly and hosts the world’s largest women’s podcast network, with 173 million listens across 46 shows. Mia is an author of 4 books and was the youngest ever editor of Cosmopolitan magazine at 25-y…
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#471 Uber’s Business Booster Program: Driving Growth for new entrepreneurs & their big ideas
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Many people driving with Uber or delivering with Uber Eats have innovative business ideas they’re eager to launch or grow. In recognition of this entrepreneurial spirit, Uber partnered with Inspiring Rare Birds to develop the Business Booster Program, designed to help those earning with Uber or Uber Eats achieve their business goals. The 2024 progr…
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#158 Cam Smith's New Chapter: Aussie Golf icon on Illustrious Career, LIV Move & Married Life
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Cameron Smith is an Aussie golf superstar, best known for his 2022 Open Championship victory at St. Andrews and now making waves as the leader of the Ripper GC team following his switch to LIV Golf. We spoke about his early days growing up in Brisbane, the influence his parents had on shaping his career, the evolution of his golf game, the big move…
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#470 Hulsbosch: The Masterminds Behind Australia's Best Branding
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What makes many of Australia’s most iconic brands stand out is their exceptional branding. The creative process of branding demands relentless effort, strategic vision, and brilliant minds. Hans Hulsbosch is a name synonymous with branding in this country. A renowned designer and branding expert, Hans has been at the helm of projects for some of Au…
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#157 Joseph Sua'ali'i: Inside the rise of the Wallabies Superstar
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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is Australia’s latest and biggest Rugby Union signing. At just 21, he’s already played over three seasons with the Sydney Roosters before making the high-profile switch back to rugby. In this episode, we dive into Joseph’s life story, his journey through the NRL, his infamous Origin game, the much-debated move to rugby union, …
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#469 Mia McLeod: Building a Bold Online Presence That Lasts
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Mia McLeod is a seasoned digital leader, known for her strategic insight, creativity, and global marketing expertise. With 20 years in the industry, she has excelled in audience engagement, social media, content creation, and digital advertising, holding pivotal roles at top companies like Walt Disney, Sony Music, and Universal Music. Now, she lead…
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#156 BREAKING: Ex-Wallabies Captain Rocky Elsom Speaks Out on His International Arrest Warrant
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Rocky Elsom is a former Wallabies captain with 70 international caps to his name. Rocky was handed a five-year prison sentence by a French court in October 2024 on charges of forgery and misusing funds during his time as president with French Rugby Union club Narbonne. This conviction triggered an international arrest warrant, but Rocky, who strong…
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#155 Joe Aston Unfiltered: The Chairman’s Lounge, Qantas Selling Australia Out, & The Journey to Sobriety
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Joe Aston is an influential Australian journalist, widely recognised as the editor and writer behind the Financial Review's "Rear Window" column for 12 years. Joe’s latest book, The Chairman’s Lounge, has sparked a media storm, and we dived into why he thinks Qantas “sold us out.” We talked about his relentless dedication to journalism and took a c…
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#468 Success on Your Own Terms: Charlie Puchala’s Guide to Building a Business
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Charlie Puchala is not your typical entrepreneur. Her journey, spanning from interior design and construction to property development, reflects a relentless commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and redefining industry standards. After immigrating from Poland, Charlie turned early challenges into opportunities, establishing herself as a powe…
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#154 Former Treasurer Joe Hockey on Trump vs. Harris, China & Australia’s Political Future
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Joe Hockey is a distinguished Australian politician, diplomat, and businessman, best known for serving as Treasurer from 2013 to 2015 under Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Following his time in Canberra, he represented Australia as Ambassador to the United States from 2016 to 2020. Today, he is the founder of Bondi Partners, an advisory and investment …
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#467 Yannis Mallikourtis: Speaking with the Consul General of Greece in Sydney
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If you know me, you know I'm a proud Greek Australian. My pride runs deep, shaped by my dad, who left Greece to build a better life here in Australia. The immigrant mentality he passed on has stayed with me and resonates with many Greeks and others whose families immigrated to Australia. And this is one of the things I value most about Australia, h…
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#153: Sexologist Chantelle Otten breaks down sex myths, the impact of porn & common mistakes
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Chantelle Otten is an award-winning sexologist who specialises in helping individuals and couples improve their sexual health and relationships. We covered all the big topics around sex – from debunking myths to the importance of sexual health, what men often get wrong, the impacts of porn, Chantelle’s work as a sexologist and much more. This is on…
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#466: Why the World's Top Entrepreneurs Are Turning to Eight Sleep for Peak Performance
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In this episode of the Mentor, Mark Bouris sits down with Matteo Franceschetti and Alex Zatarain, the co-founders of Eight Sleep, to discuss their journey in revolutionising sleep technology. They delve into their personal backgrounds, previous careers, and how they joined forces to launch Eight Sleep.From the early challenges of building their fir…
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#152 Zara Seidler: The Daily Aus co-founder on modern news, power & the generation wars
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Zara Seidler is the co-founder of The Daily Aus, Australia’s largest youth news platform, known for simplifying complex current affairs and making them digestible and suitable for younger audiences. Before committing fully to The Daily Aus, Zara gained experience in politics, lobbying, and journalism. Today, the platform has become the go-to news s…
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#465 The Dedes's: How this Husband/Wife Duo Mastered the Art & Business of Hospitality
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Con and Kerrie Dedes, a dynamic husband-and-wife team, have built their celebrated brands around core values of excellent food, outstanding service, and unforgettable experiences. The Dedes Waterfront Group, which operates seven iconic venues across Sydney’s waterfronts, is renowned for catering to everything from casual outings to high-end fine di…
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#151: Nathan & Ivan Cleary reflect on the Penrith Panthers' Legendary 4-Peat
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Fresh off their fourth NRL premiership, I had the privilege of sitting down with two of rugby league's biggest names, Nathan and Ivan Cleary, for a special episode of Straight Talk. Nathan and Ivan walk us through their incredible journey to a historic four-peat, giving us a rare, behind-the-scenes look at everything—from the wild Grand Final celeb…
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#464 Frida Deguise: Blending Humor & Hustle to Create LA Donuts
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Frida Deguise is an Australian comedian, chef, and businesswoman, known for breaking barriers as a Muslim woman in stand-up comedy and creating the family-owned LA Donuts. With her bold comedic style, Frida tackles cultural identity and societal stereotypes, bringing a fresh and unique voice to Australia's comedy scene. Alongside her success in com…
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