Professor Nicholas Opie is a biomedical engineer and world expert in brain-computer interface technology.He and Thomas Oxley co-founded Synchron, a leading brain-computer interface company.Learn about their groundbreaking brain implant, the Stenrode, enabling paralyzed individuals to control digital devices with their thoughts.Mark and Nicholas discuss the challenges of transitioning revolutionary brain-computer interface technology from academic research to the market.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every business owner deserves access to a like-minded community. Daniel Hakim is the co-founder of BOA (Business Owners App) established by the team behind Australia’s members-only Club of United Business (CUB).BOA is a new business-focused social media platform aims to create an even access to networking for business owners. Mark and Daniel examine the essential elements that business owners truly need, including the energy derived from connecting with like-minded individuals. Download BOA here https://boa.app/Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Activewear isn't a new phenomenon. Lorna Jane Clarkson is the founder of the activewear apparel company Lorna Jane. With a global presence and a name that's become synonymous with activewear, Lorna Jane shares how her business continues to innovate and stay relevant amidst a growing number of competitors in the market.Mark and Lorna dive into the key differentiators that set Lorna Jane's brand apart, the importance of fostering innovative thinking within her team, and what inspires her as a founder.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom Taylor, the managing director of Uber ANZ, discusses the company's evolution over the years, and what the future of the gig economy looks like.Synonymous with the gig economy, Uber have created a product that is loved by customers and contractors who value the freedom & flexibility of the platform.How does a business that created a new industry, continue to evolve and grow?Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drones can potentially transform many industries and provide a range of benefits to businesses. Established in 2012, Sphere Group (‘Sphere Drones, Curo, Paris Radio’) is an Australian robotics technology (airborne, land borne, waterborne) communication. Third-generation Paris Cockinos is the CEO of a team of 35 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. Sphere Group uses drones to build safer work practices, visualise and inspect the uninspected and at least realise unparalleled business process efficiencies using air, land and water roving technologies. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naked Sundays is a sunscreen brand that was founded by former TV presenter Sam Brett. The brand focuses on creating sunscreen sprays that can be worn over makeup and are sold across beauty retailers like Mecca and Revolve in the US.Sam Brett has built a brand that strongly emphasises cash flow management and is known for her disciplined approach to business operations.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Bouris and Nick Langton, co-CEO of Trainalta discuss their love of MMA. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Langton is a former financial services executive turned entrepreneur who is now the co-CEO of Train Alta.Alta Global Group's platform, trainalta.com, has seen rapid uptake recently and is on track to have 10,000 gyms on board by Q3 2023. The platform targets fitness classes for the growing mixed martial arts (MMA) sports market, with more than 100,000 gyms worldwide. The partnership with US-based UFC GYM has helped drive platform uptake, and Alta is aiming for revenue of $5.56m for FY 2023 and $60m by FY 2026.Mark and Nick also discuss the challenges of matching customers with the right gym experience and retaining them as lifelong clients. The conversation delves into the barriers for consumers and how a marketplace built on technology can help scale the industry globally.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zeller is a fintech company co-founded by CEO Ben Pfisterer. The company is based in Melbourne, Australia, and is focused on providing modern banking services to its customers.Last year, Zeller raised $100 million in a Series B to claim unicorn status in record time.Ben Pfisterer discusses the fintech space and Zeller, a new Australian payment solutions company. He also shares his insights on the tech industry, highlighting the need for caution and careful spending in a rapidly changing market. Mark and Ben also discuss the importance of finding the right investors and how to pitch to potential partners. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After four years as CEO, Nick Hazell is stepping away from an active role at v2food, the Australia-based producer of plant-based meat substitutes.Hazell, a former R&D leader at Masterfoods and PepsiCo, led the charge at v2food with a passion for the future of food and our planet.Under his leadership, the company's value increased from $2 million to over $500 million in just two and a half years.The company, a partnership between Competitive Foods Australia and Main Sequence Ventures, produces plant-based meat alternatives using protein extracted from legumes. Phil Morle, a Partner at Main Sequence Ventures, is also involved.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode with leading economist Stephen Koukoulas and Mark Bouris. It’s that time again when leading economist Stephen Koukoulas bring you a bonus episode in the lead-up to April 2023 RBA announcement. Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life Cykel was co-founded by Julian Mitchell and Ryan Creed in 2015 when they decided to collect coffee waste from Australian cafes and restaurants and use it to grow gourmet mushrooms, which they could sell back to the community. Once the coffee waste had been used to grow mushrooms, it could be used as an organic fertiliser. They were creating a closed-loop system and beginning their mission to inspire new attitudes towards food production, waste products and mushrooms.Since then, Joe Rogan has endorsed the product, with the company growing by 400% yearly. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fund manager Geoff Wilson has made of Wilson Asset Management says that changes to the franking system by the Federal Labor government will significantly impact companies.The franking credit system was introduced by then-treasurer Paul Keating in 1985 to stop the double taxation of dividends. Franking credits, or imputation credits, are tax credits paid alongside company dividends for imputed tax already paid by an Australian company.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why being dull is costing you money?Marion Farrelly is known as the CEO whisperer. She has led the biggest reality TV shows to hit our screens, including Big Brother, Celebrity Apprentice, and Farmer Wants A Wife. Maz specialises in creative content, training & strategy around engagement or what some would describe as a street fighting psychologist.   If you tell an amazing story, your business will change.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Currently, entrepreneurs are battling the rising cost of doing business on top of the increasing cost of living. So what is one to do when it all gets overwhelming?Bruce Gleeson has helped individuals and SMEs for over 25 years with advice, restructuring, crisis management and tips on dealing with the anxiety of financial stress. He's also taking care of Sydney's most significant fraud case - in this case, liquidating the assets of Melissa Caddick's estate.Bruce discusses managing financial stress, including how to 'compartmentalise' the issues and determine options for your small businesses.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You're not moving forward if you don't try to challenge the status quo."Rodrigo Pizarro is the CEO of L'Oreal Australia & New Zealand, leading the local arm of global cosmetics and its 40 brands for eight years. He has accelerated the company’s digital transformation and an integrated CRM program, embedding the use of tracking tools to monitor and measure social media activity to advance the local L’Oréal e-commerce business.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we in for another rate rise?This is a bonus episode with leading economist Stephen Koukoulas and Mark Bouris. It’s that time again when leading economist Stephen Koukoulas bring you a bonus episode in the lead-up to March 2023 RBA announcement. Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ultra Violette has experienced immense growth in four short years in Australia and internationally. Ava Chandler-Matthews and Bec Jefferd are the co-founders of the high-end beauty care brand Ultra Violette. The product combines skincare and sunscreen with its main product Supreme Screen Hydrating SKINSCREEN™ SPF50+, selling every 30 seconds globally.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gen Z doesn't want to start from the bottom. Madison Stefanis is the 22-year-old founder of the reusable film camera brand 35mm Co.  Launching in 2021, the business has rolled over $2 million in sales in its first year of operation. As a member of gen z, Maddison shares her own experience dealing with the challenges of leading her generation. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bali Body founders David Oosterloo and Laura Foley have built a self-made business that continues to be self-funded.Bali Body is a top Australian skincare brand, selling a product online every 45 seconds, 24 hours a day.Mark and Bali Body discuss how Chat GPT can be a tool utilised in your business, scaling during an economic downturn and looking for the right influencer today to communicate your brand.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Winning Jr. is the CEO and fourth generation of his 116-year-old family-owned business, Winning Group.  John's experience spans across retail, logistics, hospitality, technology, & media.The Winning Group have debuted 3-day not-for-profit event called HumanKind with all proceeds going to AIME.DeepSpherehttps://www.deepsphere.io/ Buy tickets to HumanKind3-day event – Luna Park, Sydney 16 – 18 March 2023 Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where are we headed for the next 12 months?  This is a bonus episode with Mark Bouris and leading economist Stephen Koukoulas. They discuss the economic performance during December '22 and January '23, speculate on the RBA's February announcement and what we might expect for 2023.Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicho Plowman is the co-founder of the world's #1 meditation app, Insight Timer, with 22 million active users worldwide.He is a meditation teacher to some of the country's top CEOs and bosses. Nicho spent most of his 20s working at ESPN and signing major multi-million dollar media deals like the rights to the Superbowl. He was burning the candle at both ends and partying non-stop.From there, he went on to run a sports betting tech company, raising millions over his time there while suffering chronic back pain, abusing drugs and alcohol and using meditation to try and keep it all at bay. At this time, he decided to overhaul his life completely, meditation had eased his pain and abated his vices, but he realised it could do even more than that; he saw it as the key to business success and balance.  And the proof is in the pudding, with the success of Insight Timer and his loyal corporate clientele that swear by his teachings for their personal and professional lives. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From pioneering neoprene cuts and the influencer effect, Erin Deering, alongside her co-founder, successfully grew Triangl swimwear into a USD$200 million-valued company that gained cult status with women around the world.Following her exit in 2018, Erin went on a four-year journey of self-discovery after experiencing the highest of highs and the lowest of lows and now, is launching a strategic advisory business to educate other women on how to achieve balance, while simultaneously chasing their dreams.Through one on one workshops, online and group sessions, the business will build a community and allow women to connect, while providing mentoring on four main facets of life - motherhood, business, wellness/mental health and fashion.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you had to move your family from a little place in Adelaide…to The States…for your business, would you? Matt Parry, the founder of The Good Crisp Company, moved his three daughters and wife out of the city of churches to the western US state of Colorado.Matt delves into his experience with trying to crack into our supermarkets and why he decided to take a leap of faith and bring an Aussie brand to the states. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tory Archbold first found success in her twenties, leading one of Australia's most sought-after PR agencies, Torstar. She's partnered with top brands and celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Megan Gale, George Clooney, Zara, Nespresso and Victoria’s Secret. Tory shares the framework of her success through her business coaching platform, Powerful Steps. Powerful Steps www.powerful-steps.comSelf Belief is Your Superpower pre-order the book here Linkedin link hereJoin the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reflect on your favourite Mentor episodes of 2022. Thanks for tuning in for a fantastic year.Make sure you check out the full episodes: 5. Are you holding your business back? Finding success through self-awareness & healing: Iris Smit4. Disputify: Why you should be backing yourself and aspiring for more3. ModelCo & MCoBeauty: How Shelley Sullivan built one of the fastest growing beauty brands in Australia2. The Inspired Unemployed: Monetising fun and audience1. Building a brand that catches the attention of Amazon: Gavin RubinsteinJoin the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Bouris and the team reflect on 2022. How have interest rates, house prices, COVID, and the war in Ukraine impacted Australia and the globe?Thank you for sticking around for another year, and looking forward to seeing you again in 2023!Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting your product into one of the major supermarkets is a rigorous process. How did body wash brand Sundae Body do this before their product even existed? In one year, they’ve moved 14 million units. But remember that there are upsides and downsides to getting your product onto their shelves. (You must be comfortable with how a 14-year-old stores your product.)Sundae Body co-founder and CEO Lizzie Waley explains her process and strategy. We also discuss playing defensively for 2023 because I know there’s a lot of concern about a potential recession. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mums are the most powerful consumers in the world and control around $23 trillion in global annual spending. And yet, this market continues to be undervalued in the business space.Christie Nicholas is the founder and CEO of Mumpower – Australia’s first marketing agency exclusively representing brands mums buy. Mark Bouris and Christie discuss the influence mothers have as the financial decision-makers of the household, how they are reacting to the current economic climate, and how can your business leverage this.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some parts of Australia do not have access to clean drinking water and are disproportionately remote indigenous areas. WaterGen and Clean Waters have developed atmospheric water generators that produce between 30-6000 litres of high-quality drinking water daily in varying climates.Installing a Watergen device requires no plumbing, refills or pre-existing infrastructure.  Director Will Jefferies and CEO Peter Yialas chat with Mark Bouris about "government red tape", attracting interest and creating the right publicity stunt. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode with leading economist Stephen Koukoulas and Jonathan Liondis. It’s that time again when leading economist Stephen Koukoulas bring you a bonus episode in the lead-up to December’s RBA announcement. Joining him is Jonathan Liondis. It’s been a big year, so there’s plenty to talk about. In this bonus episode, you learn what happened in November, reflect on 2022 and where we’re headed for 2023.Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WithYouWithMe created a technology that leverages innovative psychometric testing to identify people with the aptitude to thrive in tech-based roles which may otherwise be overlooked. It then builds their skills to be employment-ready through accredited digital skills training. Tom Moore is an Australian military veteran and CEO and Co-founder of WithYouWithMe.The ‘social impact’ company has rapidly expanded to support other under-represented groups, including neurodivergent individuals, Indigenous communities and refugees.  If you or anyone you know needs help:StandBy — Support After Suicide on 1300 727 247Lifeline on 13 11 14Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636Headspace on 1800 650 890**** BUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re looking for motivation, you must listen to this episode with Tom Gozney. As an English-born kid growing up, Tom’s trajectory was far from the path of an entrepreneur. This led him to create the world’s first portable pizza oven.Gozney ovens are loved by big names like Richard Branson, co-founder of Instagram Mikey Kreiger and top chefs like Matty Matheson. Tom and Mark discuss how to truly make a “thoughtful product”, the engineering process of modernising and scaling a traditional product.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LANOlips is a lanolin-based product and is the brainchild of Kirsten Carriol. It’s a balm you’ll see across all the luxury cosmetic retailers, including Mecca, Sephora, and David Jones, and the major international retailers like Macy’s, Boots and Ulta. What’s attractive to customers is its multitasking ability – it hydrates, penetrates and seizes moisture into the skin.Kirsten and Mark discuss how you protect your IP from the start and not fall into rookie traps, how to get your foot in the door of a global, oversaturated market and the trick to a celebrity endorsement. BUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Roca – the director of Sydney City Toyota – is by far the country's best salesperson I've ever met.  John will be giving you direct access to his MUST-FOLLOW rules, which is a breakdown of what he and his team use to close the deal. In his case, a car is one of your second most significant investments. We'll also take you through John's EVOLUTION framework that he's been using for twenty years and why you need to focus on the two pillars of selling… both to the new customer and people you've already sold to. VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You can predict someone's success by observing their ability to deal with discomfort and distractions."Tushar Menon co-founded the healthy convenience meal industry leader, My Muscle Chef.He and his older brother Nish run a company generating $200 million in annual revenue.When My Muscle Chef started in 2013, discipline was the fundamental reason for their success. Nish and Mark Bouris discuss the process from idea to launch, getting your product to scale, particularly if it's food, and when you've reached the incumbent stage, how do you maintain it?  Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode with Mark Bouris and leading economist Stephen Koukoulas. They discuss the economic performance during September, speculate on the RBA's November announcement and share their thoughts on the US economy.Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more.BUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta – formally named Facebook and the parent company of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, is a powerful tool for small businesses. Meta is experiencing a full-body shakeup with internal and external challenges. Alex Sloane is the Director of Customer Marketing at Meta, and shares what the company is doing today to grow your engagement and revenue rate.Meta Blueprint https://www.facebookblueprint.com/student/catalog VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Stylerunner first came on the scene in 2012, it was an international success. The business was innovative and highly sought after by women looking for fashionable athletic purchases.But cashflow issues put the business into administration and were soon acquired by Ascent Group in 2019. Twins Julie Stevanja and Sali Sasi are re-entering the tech-startup space as second-time founders with Her Black Book – a curated fashion marketplace.  Sali and Julie share how the ‘tech winter’ affects capital raising, effectively preserving your capital and rip into the lack of female backed tech-startups.VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barb de Corti is the CEO and Founder of ENJO Australia. The Austrian-born entrepreneur decided to bring chemical-free cleaning products to the land Downunder in 1994 and has since turned it into a household name. Barb has experienced her share of ultimate highs and lows but is committed to the mission of the ENJO brand. Mark and Barb de Corti discuss how to distribute a product in another country, the business model and to climb out of your rock bottom. https://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode with Mark Bouris and leading economist Stephen Koukoulas. They discuss the economic performance during September, speculate on the RBA's October announcement and share their thoughts on the US economy.Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more.VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hunter Johnson is the founder of the aspirational brand STUFF, which sells groom and skincare products for men and is backed by Ian Thorpe.STUFF fuels Hunter’s greater purpose – strengthening young men's mental health.He achieves this through The Man Cave, an emotional intelligence program rolled out across schools for young men nationwide. Hunter and Mark discuss how STUFF and The Man Cave work together, the gap he’s filled regarding men’s mental health, and things to remember when building a strong business purpose. VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legal complexity that comes with starting or running a business is more challenging than it has ever been before. How do you handle legal issues when it comes to running your business? Are you all over it, or do you choose to ignore it? Or do you just simply have no idea? Tom Willis is the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of legal-tech company, Lawpath, which aims to remove the bs when it comes to the legal aspect of running a business. Mark and Tom discuss what Lawpath offers, common behaviours and how to minimise the guesswork regarding legal issues. VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Lindstrom is one of the world’s premier brand-building experts, advising Fortune 100 companies on how to build future-proof brands. He has carved out a niche as a global expert and pioneer in consumer psychology, brand marketing, and neuro-scientific research.He is a bestselling author of numerous publications, including Small Data – The Tiny Clues That Uncover Huge Trends, Buyology: Truth and Lies About Why We Buy, and The Ministry of Common Sense.  Martin has advised multinationals including Pepsi, Google, Burger King and Swiss Air, but he started this movement in what traditionally has been a bastion of bureaucracy, banks.VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode with Mark Bouris and leading economist Stephen Koukoulas. They discuss the economic performance during August, speculate on the RBA's September announcement and we take your listener questions.Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more.VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The value of style is often undervalued and misunderstood. But it is what we use to stamp our identity and, therefore, business and authority. Lana Wilkinson is Australia's leading fashion stylist, with a clientele that includes Megan Gale, Rebecca Judd, Zoe Foster Blake, Anna Heinrich and Natalie Bassingthwaighte.  Mark Bouris and Lana discuss leveraging your brand around a sense of style, being purposeful and differentiating yourself from the competition. VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After leaving war-torn Lebanon, Rami Ykmour and his family relocated to Australia and set up in western Sydney.  With an eye for opportunity, Rami and co-founder, now wife, set up their first Rashays in Liverpool, Sydney's southwest. They have since built 50 restaurants across east coast of Australia. Mark and Rami discuss how the Rashays franchise model operates, relying on data and what happened when Rami began speaking out about the COVID lockdowns.VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.