The Mentor with Mark Bouris

In 2019, Hussein led a joint venture that acquired SPC in Australia. Under his leadership as chairman, SPC Global went from a 15-year financial loss to profitable results within eighteen months.  SPC Global is an Australian-based global agribusiness specialising in food manufacturing, extensive fruit processing and packing. It owns and operates a factory in Shepparton and is one of the biggest emp...

Nick Crocker is a general partner at Blackbird Venture Capital , former CEO of Startmate and founder or co-founder of numerous companies.  From accelerators to the Giants program, Mark and Nick explore how Blackbird is shaping the startup landscape in 2023. Understand the challenges of finding the right founder and the realities of entrepreneurship. They explore the Australian VC scene's potential...

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 the September 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.c...

AusPost is one of those iconic Aussie brands. It has an influence on this country’s commerce, infrastructure, employment, and social fabric. Gary Starr is the Executive General Manager, Parcel, Post & eCommerce Services at AusPost . Gary and Mark discuss how an old government-owned organisation such as AusPost continues to innovate, how to avoid getting distracted in business and why the compa...

There's a lot of talk about how we can best commercialise world-leading Aussie R&D - is a public listing part of the solution? With Stake , Australia's leading investing platform, I'm excited to share the first episode of 'Going Public' - a new monthly series giving you unique access to the entrepreneurs, founders and executives who've taken their business public. Scott Kirkland is the co-foun...

Kristina Karlsson founded the luxury stationery business kikki. K. and established a network of 120 award-winning retail stores across five countries over 20 years.  So why did the business go into administration not once but twice?  Kristina's newest venture, TheDreamLifeStore, showcases a curated collection of customizable stationery and inspiring gifts. This endeavour continues to capture the h...

Recent research suggests mortgage borrowers are facing the highest housing costs relative to income since at least 1984, slashing the amount of cash they have spare to spend in the community.  Effie Zahos is known for making complex financial concepts simple and accessible to all Australians.  Effie is Editor-at-Large at Canstar, sits on the board of Ecstra Foundation, and is an Independent Direct...

Erica Berchtold is best known for her last role as CEO of THE ICONIC, one of Australia's leading online market retailers. When Erica accepted the position of CEO at Best & Less in early 2023, she didn't think she would be out of a job before she even started. Find out why Erica decided to leave THE ICONIC and the recent news about her role at Best & Less Group. Erica candidly shares her ap...

Scott Jeffrey Miller , Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership at Franklin Covey, is a great management thinking curator. Scott and Mark delve into the world of mentorship, exploring how to select and become a mentor and what to do and avoid on both sides. Scott shares his insights on mentoring in a post-pandemic, hybrid work world and how leaders can differentiate between urgency and impor...

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 August 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/list...

Julie Mathers is the founder and former CEO of eco-business Flora & Fauna , but soon after selling the business to BWX, the cult business lost the strength of its customer base. This is a story about a business decision made by Julie to buy back her company after the cosmetics group BWX entered liquidation. Mathers discusses the company's challenges, successes, and relaunch plans after buying...

Meer Awny is the founder and Managing Director of ETHOS Performance , a specialist gym located in Silverwater, founded in 2018.  From his humble upbringing in Sydney's western suburbs to training renowned fighters like George Kambosos Jr. and Tai 'Bam Bam' Tuivasa, Meer shares his story of building a thriving business in the niche industry of strength training for combat athletes. Discover the res...

While tech giants like Apple and Tesla have already left their mark on the industry, untapped opportunities are still waiting to be seized. Enter blockchain technology, the disruptive force that has captured the imaginations of crypto enthusiasts worldwide. But how do we separate the hype from the game-changers? Stephen Moss is the founder and CEO of BullionFX - a decentralised, scalable, and futu...

"I've been running this company like there's a downturn since day one."  Ruslan Kogan is the founder and CEO of Kogan.com, an online retailer specialising in consumer electronics and household goods. Kogan.com was established in 2006 and has since become one of Australia's largest e-commerce companies. Although Kogan.com has faced various challenges, its founder's immigrant roots remain his guidin...

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 July 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/listen...

Bill Gremos is an entrepreneur who grew up behind his parents' fast-food and convenience stores. From starting as a teenage market trader to founding the household name DecoRug, Bill has been in business since the age of 17. Having sold and exited from DecoRug, he has now founded HomeMakerCentral , Australia's first eShopping Home SuperCentre exclusively for well-known homeware retailers such as B...

How do you build a culture people can’t wait to join and don’t want to leave?  Shelley Johnson has led human resources teams for over a decade, coaching executives and business owners to become the leader they wish they had, build a dream team, and create a culture that has people talking — and applying.  Mark and Shelley delve into the intricacies of managing people in the workplace, recognising...

Michael Porter's family runs Australia's leading condom business – Four Seasons.  Porter's background in Marketing & PR, having previously worked for Ogilvy & M&C Saatchi, has developed his ability to seek out opportunities in and outside of the family business. He established Skin Control in July 2019 whilst helping grow the Four Seasons condom brand (taking a page out of the Wizard b...

Jack Manning-Bancroft is a proud Bundjalung man and the founder of AIME - a mentoring and educational movement he started back studying at the University of Sydney. He doesn’t call himself CEO, director or any of that, but he loves the work they do. Jack is driven by how we can create a fairer world, and his thinking is now drawn to the bigger picture - about how we can change the way we organise...

After a near-death experience and mental breakdown, Tristan Sternson redirected his drive for sports into a thriving business career. Tristan Sternson is an Australian tech industry pioneer and the global co-lead of Singtel company NCS NEXT . From transforming underperforming companies to international success, Tristan's journey is one of resilience and determination. Discover how he overcame obst...

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 June 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/listen...

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 revolutio...

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 t...

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...

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 Fac...