Atomi is an ed-tech startup that wants to be the solution to the current teaching system.Thomas O’Donahoo & Rob Barakat are the co-founders of the interactive syllabus. The platform is a helping hand for teachers by providing personalised support and real-time data of their students. Mark and Thom discuss how to articulate your point of success, why you shouldn’t fall in love with your ideas and how AI could change our education system. 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 July, speculate on the RBA's August announcement and what we might expect for the remainder of 2022.Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn moreJoin 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.

Jaimie Fuller and his co-founding team at eo, want to be at the forefront of sports innovation. Fuller's been in the thick of athletic performance for decades. Remember SKINS compression tights? You wouldn’t find an athlete without a pair of these things. Jaimie was the CEO of the international compression apparel from 1998 to 2019. Until it went bankrupt.Mark and Jaimie discuss how eo is utilising sports scientists and engineers to help elite athletes redefine their limits, the range of products they’re designing, including sensor technology and what happened to SKINS?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.

Daily Jocks is an underwear and lifestyle brand established in 2010 by Nic Egonidis. What started as a Facebook community page is now an all-inclusive apparel brand that also entertains people's kinks. The progressive brand has recently undergone business soul searchingAfter targeting a predominately gay male audience, DailyJocks is expanding its offering toward all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. But what's the risk?Nic and Mark chat about a business's social responsibility, the cost that comes with that and why there are diminishing returns on working too hard.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.

“Cutthroat competition results in nothing but a bloody red ocean of rivals fighting over a shrinking profit pool.”  How do you gauge market appetite and give it something new?Managed App is the first and only fully automated payment platform for property management – meaning instant payouts without the need for reconciling accounts or chasing tenants.Co-founder and CEO Nick Bouris is joined by his business partners Thom Richards and Rohith George.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.

How you decide to handle a business separates you from the pack. Iris Smit is the founder of one of the biggest things to shake up the makeup industry in innovation –The Quick Flick. The business is best known for its winged eyeliner tool, and it works by simply stamping the makeup on. Game-changer.Mark and Iris chat about our obsession with finding and solving problems, building awareness around your business and yourself and dealing with staff retention. This episode discusses topics around domestic violence. If this information is distressing for you or you need support regarding sexual assault, domestic or family violence, you can call 1800 RESPECT. 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.

Gavin Rubinstein knows how to sell homes and himself.Unlike other real estate agents, Gavin has put himself in front of the screen as the face of  Amazon Prime’s hit show, Luxe Listings. Voted Ray White’s top NSW agent seven times a row, Gavin is now venturing on his own, spreading his wings beyond Ray White under TRG.How does Gavin separate himself from an ego-driven pack? Gavin and Mark discuss refining your craft, building momentum, and why securing the deal should be last on your list. 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 AFL is the latest organisation to enter the Metaverse in a joint partnership with the digital agency, Be Media.Jordan Fogarty, the company's CEO and founder, has kept in step with web 1, 2 and 3, which Animoca Brands have since acquired for a 67 per cent stake at a valuation of more than US$5 billion. Jordan and Mark discuss how NFTs can design unique ecosystems and opportunities for your business, the process of acquisition and the joint NFT project with the AFL teams. 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 cost of living is packing a punch right now.Equity Mates Media is Australia’s number one finance and investing podcast network, ranging from podcasts on how and where you should invest to Crypto and demystifying the economy.Its mission is to help people from all walks of life navigate the confusing world of finance whilst also building a viable business in the still-developing world of podcasting. Bryce Leske and Alec Renahan are cofounders of Equity Mates Media and host their flagship show, Equity Mates. Hear how to attract sponsors, lean into and identify your audience or customer base, and create a better money mindset regarding your equity. 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 we enter the market, competition can either be an ongoing headache or a problem waiting to be solved.The teeth whitening and dentistry industries have not always seen eye to eye.This is why Maria Lucas, a sought after dental hygienist in Sydney, and Alison Egan, founder of cosmetic teeth whitening business Sparkling White Smile has created controversy within their respected fields.They’ve established their online course called Institute of Aesthetic Teeth Whitening. Alison and Maria share why they agreed to go into partnership, the importance of knowing the rules of the game you play and how they’ve subtly turned their students into micro brand ambassadors. 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.

Brisbane boy Jack Bloomfield first met Mark when he was 17, accompanied by his mother due to not being the legal age to check in to a hotel. Jack shared how he was making millions with his e-commerce businesses in Brisbane. He's now graduated to a more serious game of business, launching a refund fraud detection company Disputify - which helps online merchants detect potential fraudulent purchases. While there are perks, it comes with its own set of problems as a young entrepreneur. How do you prove your leadership amongst employees and investors twice his age?How do you manage your expectations whilst balancing the standards of your business and employees? How do you propel the heartbeat of the company?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.

Scott Madden & Elle Nielson are partners in life and small business co-owners on the central coast of Australia. Scott and Elle run three businesses of their own; Body Movement gym, smoothie bar Bowlarama and recently launched protein supplement brand, FWD Form.The couple has arranged their businesses to combine the multilevel needs of their customers exercise, diet and supplementation. When does it make sense to outsource or vertically integrate your business?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.

Whenever cryptocurrency experiences a significant dip in the market, confidence in its future is destabilised.  Tracey Plowman, COO of the micro-investing app Bamboo, is an app that helps people get access to digital currencies with their spare change. Keeping up with crypto is a job within itself and has provided the need for Crypto Curious, a podcast explaining complex topics in an easy-to-understand format. 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.

Ash Belcastro is the founder of Engage, combat sportswear and gear. He also happens to be the business partner of Eugene Bareman, managing UFC champions like Israel Adesanya and Alex Volkanovski. Ash’s love for combat sports occurred during a training trip to Thailand, where he would also lay down the seeds for Engage combat sportswear.Ash and Mark discuss identifying talent early, fostering growth, forming influential relationships, and leveraging and finding success within a niche. 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.

Imagine talking to an audience of over a million people who are watching you do walkthroughs, how-tos, and reviews about gaming.The gaming industry continues to grow and is platforming careers like YouTube, who make enough money to make your eyes water. Grace Watkins is the co-founder of Click, a Sydney based gaming entertainment management company represents some of Australia’s biggest streamer gamers since 2017. 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 from Mark’s chat with SWEAT co-founder and former CEO Tobi Pearce on Straight Talk. Listen to the full Straight Talk episode hereWatch the full Straight Talk episode hereSUBSCRIBE to Straight Talk with Mark Bouris. Previous guests include John Kavanagh, Alex Fevola, Trent Robinson and Alexis Fernandez.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.

Communicating your brand's message can be the difference between make or break.Bumble, the female-initiated social network & dating app, has positioned itself as part of a broader cultural movement for gender equality. Its unique value proposition has leveraged established worldwide success. Lucille McCart is Bumble's APAC Communications Director and leads the communications strategy. Mark Bouris and Lucille discuss the importance of language, being in tune with your audience and delivering a message that cuts through the noise.**** TAKE OUR 2022 SURVEY  ****APPLY FOR S2 SURVIVE + THRIVE 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.

In its 120-year history, the affluent seat of Wentworth in Sydney is yet to elect outside of its Liberal preference. However, independent challenger Allegra Spender puts this under threat. Liberal candidate for Wentworth, Dave Sharma, joins Mark Bouris to stake his claim for the Sydney eastern suburb seat. 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.

Aussie unicorn, Linktree is the link-in-bio category startup success story.Brothers Alex and Anthony Zaccaria and their business partner, Nick Humphreys, have found a solution that centralises creators' biggest headache on the internet, fragmentation of audience and revenue capabilities. The platform is utilised by more than 24 million brands globally, including TikTok, Selena Gomez, Red Bull, 'The Rock', and Mark Bouris.Mark Bouris and Linktree discuss the opportunity to democratise the digital space, creating your corner of the internet and building simplicity. 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 it's not edgy, then why are you doing it? "Michelle Battersby is the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Sunroom - a content and connection platform for women and non-binary creators to make money.After 5 years in the corporate world, at the age of 25 Michelle was introduced to Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bumble’s CEO and Founder and tasked with launching the dating app into Australia. Battersby was ready for her next challenge, taking on the role of CMO at health and wellness app Keep it Cleaner.  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.

Justin Seskin is the CEO and co-founder of The DOM, an online outlet for shopping. Raised by the rag trade, Justin Seskin wants to disrupt the Direct Factory Outlet and take it online.One of the backers of The DOM is Hilton Seskin. He is also Justin's father, known in the industry as part-owner of Rebel Sport during the '90s, founder of Glue Store and responsible for bringing Topshop and JD Sports to Australia. The retail heavyweights Justin and Hilton Seskin join Mark on The Mentor to provide an insight into how a mentor can help shape you as an entrepreneur and serve as a guide in your 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.

Rey Vakili is the managing director of a three-sided marketplace business, LTK and has been tasked with establishing the Australian arm of the international platform alongside Alyce Tran, founder of Daily Edited. LTK is the largest Influencer Marketing community that gives creators the ability to monetise while also serving the brands and shoppers they engage with on the fashion-tech platform. Rey has positioned herself in pretty exciting places because she gives things a crack.  Her first job out of Yale was as the assistant to the editor-in-chief of American VOGUE – Anna Wintour. So what you'll love about my chat with Rey is that more things can happen for you if you choose to embrace the risk in 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.

Increasingly, people prioritise passion over a paycheck, and many gravitate towards the creator economy.Jack Steele and Matt Ford are the charming duos behind The Inspired Unemployed. The dynamic has shot to social media fame and has become a business, attaching with high tier brands, including the GQ, Redbull, Louis Vitton and Vogue. The Inspired Unemployed have released a beer under Better Beer to cushion their rapid rise. The boys are in a unique position to leverage their business, so how will they protect this in the long run?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.

Within an instant, flash floods have destroyed the thousands of homes that reside along the northeast coast of Australia at the start of 2022. It has become apparent that our country’s response to a natural crisis is not working, and it is in demand of an update. Andrew Constance, former NSW transport minister, running in the marginal seat of Gilmore, witnessed firsthand the savagery of the Black Summer fires during 2019-20. 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.

People are obsessed with watching Sydney-based chiropractor Dr Cody crack and adjust the necks, backs and hips of people with built-up tension.Cody has a powerful and loyal follower base of 300k on Instagram and three million on TikTok. For this reason, people will travel for hours just to be cracked by him. Mark Bouris and Cody discuss how entrepreneurs can reach up to 1 billion video views online, how to leverage and convert your online presence, and why hustle culture might just be clickbait. 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.

Each of us will experience something in and outside of business life that will feel insurmountable, and the prospect of rebuilding your life is challenging to grasp.But you will always find the breakthrough you never knew existed.Linda Goldspink-Lord is an award-winning small-business owner of Poseidon Equine, an animal gut health company and alcoholic kombucha, Saint and Sinner. Ten years ago, Linda was confronted with one of her most significant challenges: saying goodbye to Molly. But Linda has found a way to rebuild her life that she lives more fully on all levels, with Molly by her side. She shares this in her memoir, Crawling Through The Darkness – a book about hope. ___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___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 comedian Rebel Wilson announced that 2020 would be her year of health and underwent a dramatic body transformation, everyone wanted to know who the hell was her fitness trainer.Jono Castano is the Aussie boy keeping the celebrity bodies ripped, lean, and checked. Beyond this, he co-founded ACERO gym in Sydney with his business partner, Amy Castano and is preparing to launch a fitness app under the ACERO name alongside AFL star Dustin Martin.But how does a guy from western Sydney climb his way through an oversaturated business like PT and train people like Richard Branson, Michael Clarke, Kim Kardashian’s hairstylist?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 do we know more about outer space than we do about our own brains?GenieUs is a data science company that is on a mission to utilise the power ofthe human genome to unlock new solutions for neurodegenerative diseases. Matt Keon is the co-founder and CEO of biotech company GenieUs, alongside Sam Brennan PhD with research lead and supported by a world-class advisory board including Alan Robertson PhD, Professor Marcel Dinger PhD, and Dr Masha Strømme PhD. Mark Bouris and Matt Keon discuss the commercialisation of data selling in science, the art of telling the story of an idea and leaning into trend.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.

ModelCo and MCoBeauty is the fastest-growing beauty brand in Australia and continues to be led by the original founder and CEO, Shelley Sullivan. For 20 plus years, Shelley has been making her way through the beauty industry, shaking up the cosmetic landscape with innovative, trend first products. The brands have attracted the attention of some of the world’s most influential women, including Elle Macpherson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Hailey Bieber and now Celeste Barber.Mark Bouris and Shelley discuss the key to longevity, how to listen to your key customer base and what it was like partnering with one of the biggest names in fashion history.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 Australian business community has been starving for resources and support over the past couple of years.In partnership with NRMA Insurance, Survive and Thrive is the first original series from Mentored. Business owners, like yourself, open up to Mark Bouris and put themselves through the wringer to Survive and Thrive as a proprietor. Rhys Gordon, the owner of Little Tokyo, appears on the first episode of Survive and Thrive.Little Tokyo is a tattoo studio based in Sydney’s inner-city suburbs, one of the most well-known places to get inked. Just like any business, Rhys is aware that his studio could be running a whole heap better - but he doesn’t know where to start. 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.

It's not how much weight you carry, and it's the way you carry it. — Lena Horne.Australian Olympic diver Mel Wu has been in the business of professional athleticism since she was 12 years old. She has cultivated a solid mindset to deliver peak performance in and out of the pool. Like countless businesses across the country, Mel has had to stay focused despite the unpredictability of the pandemic. And that's how she took out the Bronze Olympic medal at the Tokyo Games. Mel shares how she got out of her way to achieve her goals in her chat with Mark.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.

Intuition; by definition – it's your immediate understanding of something; there's no need to think it over or get another opinion—you know. Your intuition arises as a feeling within your body that only you experience. So, for this week, I want to take you through the five key moments taken from previous guests of The Mentor who followed their gut instinct in business.  The strategies we'll cover in this episode will help you reevaluate your current approach to your business, career or the overall betterment of yourself. 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.

Good ideas are most apparent when we experience a moment of frustration. Josh Abulafia and Elle Curran co-founded ChefPrep because they were fed up with the compromises of mainstream read-made meals. ChefPrep is a two-sided online marketplace where customers can select ready-made meals prepared by restaurants like Butter, Bourke St Bakery and Huxtons.  Mark, Elle and Josh discuss minimising the logistical risk when it comes to launching, setting up and crunching costs and why you need to have the attitude of abundance when it comes to equity of your 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.

Clayton Larcombe is the Chief investment officer at P.A.C Capital, an independent investment manager and as of current, is taking on two key interests that include esports and innovation funding.Clayton took his corporate skills and become the largest shareholder of eSports betting company, Picklebet. Esports (the spectator sport of video gaming) is experiencing strong growth (12% annually), with 495m viewers and $23b in betting turnover annually. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. ____DISCLAIMER: All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only and does not consider your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Do not take financial advice from a podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pinot and Picasso is a paint and wine sipping studio, a franchise business buoyed by the success of people desperate to get away from their screens. Founders Aaron Carrasco and James Crowe are high-school mates turned business partners who set up their first franchise in Sydney's west three years ago.Mark Bouris chats with Aaron and James about assessing and rationalising risk when deciding to take your first leap in business and making data-driven decisions.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.

Have you subscribed to Straight Talk with Mark Bouris yet? Subscribe here Check out the latest episode with Merrick Watts Watch episodes on YouTube 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.

Thank you for tuning in for another year of The Mentor with Mark Bouris! It's been a big year, but as the saying goes, next year is even bigger. The Mentored team go a bit rogue, so expect some looseness this episode. Mark Bouris and the team discuss their favourite Mentor episodes, a peek behind the scenes, Jono's moustache, moving on from 2021 and preparing for 2022.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. ___To listen back to the episodes mentioned in this podcast: Bearded Bakers: Why it's so important to know your business purpose Davie Fogarty: The formula for growing a successful e-commerce brand Michael Rodrigues: 24hr Economy Commissioner (NSW) Finder: Should you be taking cryptocurrency more seriously? Immutable: What are NFTs, and how could they change the way you do business? SafetyCulture: Why self-doubt could be holding you back Natalie Anne Hair: Small business in the middle of lockdown See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you discover a win-win solution for both the customer and the merchant, you’re sitting on a goldmine. Mr Yum is a QR code food ordering platform, a dine-in order & pay, pick up or delivery platform for your restaurant.Kim Teo is one of four founders who came up with the idea of Mr Yum and operates as the Chief Executive and is one of the main reasons why the platform exists.Mark and Kim chat about how to quantify a business idea, how to create a win-win situation for both the merchant and customer and what turns a “nice-to-have” product into a “need to have”. 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.

Glen James hosts the successful financial podcast – My Millennial Money.After spending ten years as a financial advisor, Glen realised he could share his knowledge on a bigger scale for a millennial market.My Millennial Money is part of this growing wave of young people seeking to understand their finances. Mark and Glen chat about approaching your finances, adopting and forming a money philosophy and why you're spending too much money on your time. 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 growth in the payments industry has taken off in the past few years, and there is a buy now pay later for everything. Refundid is an instant-refunds fintech startup that avoids waiting times for products bought online.  In a funding round led by Afterpay-backed venture capital fund AP Ventures, Refundid raised $3 million in equity and debt funding six months after launching last year. Four young guys found the company, and Brad Karney and Ilan Kessler joined Mark. 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 we're not innovating, and we're not trying out something different, then what's the point?' The Daily Aus is Australia's leading social media-first news publisher, and it's quickly becoming the most trusted news publisher amongst young people, and traditional media is taking note.  Co-founder Sam sam Koslowski joins Mark Bouris to discuss how the publisher continues to reset the thinking of traditional media, why the assumptions of young adults are usually wrong and how TDA is changing that. 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 rise of mindful drinking has taken hold internationally and now Australia is riding the wave with new products such as hard seltzer –alcoholic sparkling.In the space of less than two years, the category has exploded into the Australian retail landscape.Andy Skora and Will Morgan launched independently-owned, FELLR in 2020 and anticipate 500% growth in next FY2022.They saw that the pre-mix category was moving towards lower-calorie and light/fresh trends and created an Australian 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.

As more people rely on ready-made meals, growing your own food is quickly becoming a dying skill. Sarah Rani picked up a hobby out of necessity after pushing herself to complete burnout from her job in community service.In My Patch went from side hustle to full-time business as her digital community began to grow. It’s a digital platform for beginners or the “garden morons club” as she affectionately calls them. Mark shares how Sarah can take In My Patch to the next level by finding ways to scale the business including leveraging debt, putting energy behind human capital and focusing on the right 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.

David Coleman MP is the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.Head to health offers multiple ways of searching for digital mental health resources.If you or you or someone you know needs help, please reach out. 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___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 rise of the passive investor has taken off, particularly amongst young millennials and gen-z who recently found it difficult to enter the stock market. At least here in Australia, the surge of younger investors into the market has been driven in part by Spaceship and other new entrants offering low fees.  Andrew Moore is the CEO of Spaceship and has overseen the growth of over 200,000 young Aussie investors. Mark and Andrew discuss how to connect and empower your target customer, dismantle traditional barriers to entry and educate customers to set them up for success.___DISCLAIMER: All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only and does not consider your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Do not take financial advice from a podcast.  ___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.

Aimee Stanton lives a stark difference from how she once lived as an adolescent to how she approaches her business life as the co-founder of Tiny Stays today. Aimee and her brother Ben Stanton decided to launch a tiny home business to help people get off-grid and take a break from their busy lifestyle and go back to nature for a few days. Tiny Stays found scalability in scaling down.  Aimee and Mark discuss how she managed to turn her life around from feeling completely directionless to taking risks every day and pursuing equilibrium.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.

"How do we create an ecosystem that's built on trust but also on value exchange as well?"And Paul Weingarth is an Aussie entrepreneur who is the co-founder and CEO of Slyp –came upon the concept after receiving a 50cm receipt with the purchase of a single item. Paul wants you to ditch the paper receipt for a smart, customer-centric digital receipt and embrace the opportunities that come with it.Slyp is just getting started, but with the backing of Australia's four major banks, they've muscled their way into a unique position. 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 long-term mates Nik Mirkovic and Alex Tomic decided to launch their own business, they had a fairly solid understanding of consumer behaviour and market trends. Mirkovic and Tomic invested $20,000 dollars of their own money into a teeth whitening company – HiSmile which is now worth over $200 million and continues to be self-funded.Early on into starting HiSmile, the boys quickly identified the opportunity amongst influencer marketing and found themselves securing endorsement deals with then 17-year-old Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner and Connor McGregor. By the end of this year, influencer marketing is expected to be worth $13.8 billion dollars 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.