The Mentor with Mark Bouris

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...

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...

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 w...

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 rap...

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...

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...

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 ye...

"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 discu...

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 TOUR https://bit.ly/3Sftjgl   Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris...

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.facebookbluepr...

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 He...

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 count...

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 PODCAST https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote BUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOU...

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...

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...

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...

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 PODCAST https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote BUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOUR https:...

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, bein...

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 happe...

Thomas Wythe has been able to rise the ranks in the business and tech world and excel at work and life with autism. Thomas is Go1’s Chief Information Officer and Advisor, a startup reaching unicorn status. The startup is a digital learning platform for the workforce, which includes professional development, wellbeing, and compliance courses - for all employees.  Mark discusses the role autism play...

Harrison.ai is a Sydney-based healthcare startup that uses AI to design new algorithms and treatments for healthcare professionals. It’s clinician-led healthcare tackling some of the most significant issues in the industry, causing inequitable diagnosis and treatment today.  CEO Dr Aengus Tran is the co-founder of Harrison.ai, a Medical doctor, world-ranked Al engineer, and data scientist.  The co...

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 idea...

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 more Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on  Instagram ,  LinkedIn   &  YouTube . See omnystudio.co...

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 util...

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 searching After targeting a predominately gay male audience, DailyJocks is expanding its offering toward all members of the LGBTQIA+ comm...