The Perth Business Podcast

Welcome to our swan song studio episode for Perth business owners. Chris has been a long anticipated guest for me as we bumped into each other at networking events and through mutual networks time and time again. And, I think it was absolutely worth the wait. Not only is Chris a testament to our previous guest, Rob Bentley's mentorship, he's also part of a long standing agency that success...

This episode may be just what you need to crack into a new burst of motivation for the second half of this year. With 20 years of business coaching and mentorship under his belt, many of Perth's fastest growing businesses owe their success to Rob. In this episode, we don't cloud secrets to success in hints and nuances, or suggest that you, too, could be an up and coming business coach if y...

Michael Maiolo, Juliana Ho and Roydon Elliott from PS Digital join me in the studio to talk about entering the workforce in Perth. It's not often we get the perspective of young people leaving university and entering the "rat race," and I'd say it's far more uncommon to think of it as the typical corporate grind when it comes to career planning these days. We've heard how...

The Brand Agency are what they say they are. It's in their name - they're all about brand. But we take it back and get behind the scenes with Daniella Chadinha, TBA's Senior UX Specialist. User experience is key when you're building or changing aspects of your brand because neglecting it can only be detrimental to your business. As business owners or wannabe entrepreneurs, we know...

Charlie was bullied at school... by the teachers, and his experience has probably been felt by many entrepreneurial kids who learn a little differently. Sound like you? The rest of this episode touches on exactly why we need AI in business, from real estate to HR and international corporations that hire across the globe. We chat fraudulent documentation, how to put new best practice security measu...

You may have heard of the controversial billboard in Osborne Park, WA, bought by OnlyFans content creator and adult model Savannah, A.K.A West Coast Savage. It's a hot topic among news outlets and all the Karens out there, so we brought her into the studio after fangirling on Instagram (@w.c.savage for anyone living under a rock). This episode is a first for the pod, but fear not, we get down...

This episode is all about the benefits of having young people in your team culture, why flexible workplaces look so different these days, and the nitty gritty of human design. Philip hails from the UK and compares the culture he built at PS Digital to his aviation training pre-pandemic, which turns out to make a lot of sense. Tune in if you're building a team with young members pushing through...

We welcomed Matt into the hot seat and as a fellow podcaster who's familiar with spilling the tea on mic, we dove straight in. With experience as a corporate accountant, an author, business coach and consultant, it's been a self-confessed long road to get to where he is now. We chat about experience with major burn-out, resilience in times of tragedy, chronic illness and the epidemic. Busi...

The second episode of our down south series features Alex, the owner of Yahava KoffeeWorks in Margaret River. Alex hails from Naples in Italy and if you don't pick up on how intertwined his heritage and cultural upbringing is in his business ethos and mindset, you're simply not listening closely enough. A brand most Western Australians know well, Yahava may be associated with your trip dow...

Welcome to the first episode of our down south road trip series! Note: audio quality is compromised due to the mobile nature of this interview. If you've ever driven from Perth to our south west region, in particular Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River or Dunsborough, you'd be familiar with the Bunbury Farmers Market. A super fresh food mecca with 350 staff and all the fruit, veg, meat, dairy and m...

Are you curious about ecommerce and how to build a team that focuses on that niche?  Have you ever been tempted by the promising idea of a side hustle that could solve a real problem in the world, in your market or in your life? Or perhaps you are here for general advice on how to successfully run a business for over 15 years in WA.  Ben covers everything from developing the perfect form...

Katy Miles is infectiously encouraging in this episode! She's like no other guest we've had on the podcast and you'll hear why as soon as you press play. Lashes, brows and spray tans; they're either your religion every Thursday ahead of the weekend or an indulgence you can appreciate for others.  As a beauty therapist, it's a craft you've refined from watching YouTube videos and practicing to...

Rob is finally in Australia, and while he's setting up base in Melbourne, we got him in the studio for an interview. We chat all things Gyroscope from his days touring internationally and beyond that, to managing artists like RedHook and The Faim. We record this podcast at The Hen House Rehearsal Studios in Osborne Park, WA, so it's a doubly special episode with Rob, who owns the studio. Listen in...

We chat to Kate and Nicolette from We Are Womxn, which is a health promotion organisation working to reduce women's stigma in WA. Make no mistake, the gals are Health Promotion Practitioners themselves, so we're hearing from internationally accredited and highly experienced professionals, passionate about making change in WA. Their goal is to communicate with and empower young people, while sharin...

Less than an hour to get to know the founder of The Push Up Challenge was a feat, but we got stuck right in and delved straight to the guts of things. From Nick's personal story with a heart issue leading to mental health deterioration to how an international community demanded The Push Up Challenge to get through Covid lockdowns. We won't give it away so you'll just have to listen and let us know...

Check out our fellow podcaster Aria Scarlett on WA Expose! Before you do, get to know Aria behind the scenes and hear her origin story. From studying classical music to running her own productions across WA, we discuss the nuances of respecting traditional land, showcasing performers in formats that expand the interests and tastes of locals interested in the arts, and the relevance of performing a...

From customised painting of babies and pets to becoming a highly sought after muralist commissioned for work up and down the coast of WA, Jordan has a pretty unique story to tell. If you've ever experienced learning difficulties, growing up in a rural town, pivoting from one major life decision to the next or making a living out of your passion when it's not regarded as a mainstream skillset, you...

Mariska's global experience with Azraq, Nespresso and Dubai International Airport lends to her passion for sustainable business.  She not only knows the research and tips to grow a business sustainably from the ground up, she also lives and breathes her ethos through creating art from trash. Before you picture a crazy trash lady with garbage bags hanging off her as she rampages down the stree...

This story is one of epiphanies, a childhood on Christmas Island, and following opportunities over east even if it means leaving home, family and your partner, in order to enrich your knowledge to start a successful business in Perth. Cheech is hilarious, and passionate. He talks about following his heart to be true to himself, and creating a great example for his staff by committing to a positive...

No matter where we get our endorphins each day, whether it's a boxing class, being with loved ones or following a passion, we don't often talk about how important it is to find space to create these moments in our day-to-day. Flow Jiu Jitsu is more like a brotherhood than a gym class, welcoming kids and adults who are male-identifying. Mens Talk ties in nicely with their outright goal to speak dir...

Benjamyn has an incredible story of going from mega beauty brand clerk to an ambassador for fighting unrealistic beauty norms and starting their own business to compete with existing narratives. The learnings Ben has to share from brands we probably use every day are frankly quite scary, and they even have a perspective on what it's like to experience and get out of homelessness.  Check out t...

Hear from a young entrepreneur who started a non-profit initiative from 10 years old. At 19, Dean is able to tell us his story of pitching an idea to investors and supporters as qualified as CEOs as a mere fifth grader, to developing partnerships that enable him to help thousands of animals each year in Perth. We also ask about growing a business as a teenager and young adult while balancing schoo...

The historical origin of communities coming together was the marketplace way back in the day, when merchants would trade resources locally and internationally. The marketplace has evolved from livestock and service tools to fresh produce and crafts, but holds the same value now as it once did. Erin is the epicentre of Perth's successful Makers Market and now Upmarket, too, and we grilled her about...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Rakesh N. Veedu on the topic of oligonucleotide therapeutics. If you're drawing a blank, we bet you've heard of the scientific pursuits into finding cures for HIV infection, macular degeneration, and spinal muscular atrophy.  What about the endeavour to protect humanity against Covid?  That one's pretty fresh and don't worry,...

Ever wondered what it would be like to run your very own business, but intimidated by having no game plan going in? Or perhaps your business is thriving and you're ready to branch it out to various different locations and entrust your brand to future business owners as passionate as you are? We talk to Julian Chong, Director of Marketing at United Franchise Group, and cover franchising from both a...