The Perth Business Podcast

Picking the brains of someone who's worked with Rusty, BMW, Volley, Poppy Lissman, Bonds, Universal Store Tourism WA and more epic brands is basically the pinnacle of podcasting.  Liam's younger than I am, and as a photographer, videographer and creative director with over 109k followers on Instagram, it's hard to picture how he makes his dream a reality without needing fourteen clones of him...

Cameron is a Perth based entrepreneur with an award winning IT business. His ethos is to proactively reduce the ROI lost during IT downtime.  This episode is for anyone who is wasting time fixing things when they break instead of being proactive, for business owners who are looking for advice on finding a clear, managed service, and for companies within industries that are under a lot of pres...

With Muay Thai & Boxing gyms in Highgate, Myaree and Joondalup, Whitney knows a thing or two about starting and expanding a successful business. Check out Champions at https://championsgym.com.au/ and let us know what you thought of the episode!

This episode is high energy and exciting, so make sure you've had your coffee before tuning in!  Ape the Label is a Perth (Australia) owned and operated business, launching from Australia’s first official carbon neutral salon Boho Blonde. Boho Blonde transformed from a home salon with one stylist to Perth’s largest spaced salon with 12 stylists in 3 short years, with a revenue of over 7 figur...

Barbells, beers, burpees and BBQ's - isn't this your idea of the perfect gym/life balance? CrossFit Long Haul achieve an inspiring ethos in the best interest of their clients through practicing what they preach, and they don't compete in an industry that is seriously inundated (gym, personal training, life coaching, etc).  Phoebee's approach to running her business helped them survive COVID a...

With large brands like RAC, HBF and Murdoch under his belt, David Saraga from Gettin' Hectic has a story or two to tell about immigrating to Perth after setting a high standard for experiential marketing in the UK.  Does marketing translate internationally? How do you know when an idea will resonate with the user or a mass audience? Will experiences be a thing of the past as we move toward mo...

Jack Anderson is 21 years old and an entrepreneur, not-for-profit founder, 4x author and independent film maker. Yeah - you're going to want to pick up your jaw off the floor and listen to his incredibly humble and inspiring story. When he was 18 years old he started writing Year 12 textbooks and set up a not-for-profit, ThrivEd, where the proceeds from every two textbook sales is used to produce...

Graphic design from brand naming and logo creation to translating the story of your business through social assets, websites and other marketing channels; Wandering Design Studio with Kim Leiper transcends the journey right into your blessed earholes. With a vault of "been there, done that" learnings and a to-do list of future growth opportunities, Kim imparts knowledge that's valuable for any cre...

From the 6'10 Russian who brings you Sev's Pics (@sevspics on Instagram) and The Sevo Show (@thesevoshow on TikTok, YouTube and Podcast channels), it is our pleasure to share the interview between Taryn and Sev for the Perth biz pod.  You may recognise his face and/or voice from Red Rooster's TikTok, billboards or bus ads for Pentanet neXus and many more Perth-centric campaigns. For marketing...

This episode is special! A 40 under 40 award is no small feat, and we find out just what it takes to receive the prestigious acknowledgement from Cian Brennan, the founder of Quantum Contract Solutions .  I've even got a PHD student helping me interview Cian on all things culture, community and Perth business with international influence. We touch on where Cian's influences came from and what...

This episode is full of laughs and tales of successful - and not so successful branding and social marketing endeavours. We discuss whether there's method to the madness of testing until you simply cannot test any more (and then test some more), or if a templated approach works. Clayton gives us his secrets to cold outreach, copywriting in a world of visual stimulus and everything in between. Give...

Imagine a dementor with no filter or risk adversity... enter Brandon Willington from Where U? Anyone who has ever had to be their own sales person/marketing team/creative in a new business needs to hear this. Trust us. Find out more about where u? at https://www.whereu.com.au/ 

Amy is not just any marketer, she's a Perth marketer with the single minded goal to make premium marketing affordable and achievable for even the most clueless small business owner, because if you're doing everything else, marketing shouldn't be the hardest part of your journey. Listen to our chat with Amy and Adrianna from Lumos Marketing all about how small business owners from gardeners to acco...

If you've owned a Twitter account or you follow news in Perth, you've probably heard of So Perth. Did you know that Adam Barrell, who began designing websites in grade 12, is responsible for one of Perth's biggest media publishing agency?  This conversation touches on the landscape and media industry in Perth and opportunities for expansion, resourcing after COVID and building a brand. With a...

Hannah Richards is our new money buddy and this chat couldn't have come at a better time! The economy is in turmoil (when isn't it, tbh?) and we're out here trying to figure out how to best afford our $6.50 coffees as well as a house one day. These tips are great if you're looking to implement a tracking plan for your finances, if you think everyone has the same issues and if you need some ideas o...

We definitely get the best of the West in our guest list and Dave Monk from Podcasts West and The Friendly Futurist is no exception In fact, he's exceptional, and I'm not exaggerating. The guy is doing a documentary and a PhD on the metaverse!  On this episode we talk about his multicultural upbringing in rural WA, his experience and interests that led him to starting a lucrative career in pr...

We had a very special St Patrick's Day episode with the creators of HoverIT; an e-commerce platform connecting local businesses with their communities. These guys are Irish and they're lifting the game for businesses owners in Perth.  We talk about creating an e-commerce platform in Perth in a time where we lack resources like developers, and when there are so many social media apps that busi...

This lighthearted chat with Bob and Liam from That's Rank touches on the origins of podcasting, the nuances of podcasting with a cohost, podcasting on behalf of a business or for personal interest, and random facts you may find useful if you're thinking of starting a podcast or have one yourself. Sneaky announcement, Taryn is joining the That's Rank team as a third counterpart so keep an eye out f...

If you've got a business then you know publicity and media could be your ally, or your ultimate challenge. With roots in PR, Pim's story is telling of the non-linear pathway to finding your passion in an industry that has a lightning-speed pace. Listen if you're curious about the steps required to take your passion to the next level, or if you're a business owner curious about the industry and opp...

This conversation with Amy covers topics that you may not have considered for your company, or maybe you have and you haven't got a solution. Accessible digital in an age where trends change so quickly, awareness on channels that cater for one consumption method only, like video with audio and little text, and considering the many people with disabilities around us. Note that Amy uses a breathing...

Listen in to this riveting discussion around Acknowledgement of Country, how to feel comfortable using the words and how Rhys is educating businesses on cultural application. If you've ever wondered how to include acknowledgement in your business practices, or if you feel uncertain approaching cultural application as more than a box ticking exercise, this episode is for you. You can find Rhys at a...

If you're asking the question, it can't hurt to explore the topic. Many business owners before you and many after you ponder this query. Just like the many challenges business owners have felt before you, various solutions are created that enable you to do your best work and learn from others' mistakes. Well, this episode talks about just that, as well as accountability, the difference between adv...

This exciting new episode covers Ed's start in Australia with only a couple of English sentences and his mom's stern words of "You'll be fine" in his artillery, and his climb to success in curating the fashion label Cabinet Noir in the humble town of Perth, with goals big enough to take on the likes of Paris Fashion Week. We talk about how ego played a part in his assimilation into Australian cult...

In this episode we dig deep into Lachie's problematic past, his trauma and vulnerability, and how he changed his path to find purpose. From seeing a psychic as a child who told him he'd become a healer, Lachie survived life's tough lessons and now works to create a fair and safe mining culture across Australia. You may have heard us talking about him in Becky's episode, since they partner to deliv...

Trigger warning: sexual harassment, domestic abuse Becky is a lived experience sexual harassment speaker in the FIFO and mining industry and she's making waves in Perth. She's also the best chick ever, and we're so proud to have her on the podcast. We cover a lot of ground, from understanding why she doesn't drink anymore to hearing stories of why she's so passionate about empowering women and men...