True Business Stories

Zara has worked in hospitality since she was 13. After trying a couple of different roles she is now back following her passion. Zara has a passion for customer service  and being the best - this is evident in our chat.

Dominique started wanting to be a chef and had evolved into a trainer in the food industry, then a serious accident changed her direction in life. A great story of determination and taking risks.

Vanessa has a career in organisational change and leadership. Her passion has always been about knowledge and the role libraries can play. A interesting and insightful conversation.

Megan has a story of seizing opportunity and the importance of having good mentors in her journey to developing the Geelong Property Hub.

John started as an apprentice chippy and then while playing ice hockey starting making team uniforms. This led to a career in apparel till John went back to to roots and stated building on The Bellarine.

Gareth started his working life at an early age on his parents farm and went through a number of careers to now be the owner of his own business. Gareth is also passionate about his community and is the Chair of Lazarus House. 

Jana has a passion for education and business and this comes through strongly in this interview. The free TAFE courses at The Gordon can help a business ensure their staff are well trained across a wide range of businesses from hospitality to building. 

How and should you get on a Board. What to be aware of and the need for good due diligence.

Nick grew up wanting to be an architect and is now one of the Principals at LBW Advisory one of the premier accounting firms based in Geelong. A fascinating journey.

Keith had his own travel company called Conference Associates. They were specialists in incentive travel programs. Keith has led large company groups to conventions and company events all over the world.  He is one of the most travelled people we have met. Past clients have included Barry Plant, Mobil, ARL, Metcash. 

Gillian loved horses and wanted to be a jockey but now owns and operates The Pier Geelong, a great function and mixed hospitality location.

Who would have thought a family business making soft drinks has transitioned into a business teaching children to swim, and providing adults with fitness programs.  A fascinating story about following your passion.

Deb Nash has gone from being a school teacher to being part of the duo running one of the best catering and hospitality businesses Victoria.

Dan moved from the UK with his family to try a new life and has used his financial and people skills to become one of the owners of The Salary Packaging People. 

Bill Winter and Mark Edmonds started this podcast to bring true business stories and hopefully some learnings to help other businesses. In this episode we discuss what are the key things we have learnt that makes a good business. 

Amy Fisher has followed her passion to be a lawyer from the age of nine to now running her own legal practise.

Peter Murrihy started his working life at the Commonwealth Bank and now is the current Mayor for the City of Geelong. Peter has a real passion for Geelong.

Sarah went from a desire to working in  marketing to now running a recruitment and HR company with her father.  Another interesting family business. 

Tony went from a family business as a real estate agent to now being one of the in demand speakers, mentors and motivators for mental health - with a focus on men. 

Tania and Brad have built their business from cleaning cars in their garage to now providing ceramic coating and protective film treatment for vehicles, and Brad has also raced at Bathurst!

How a little pasta machine grew into a thriving business. Hear from Steve Robinson from Otway Pasta about his journey.

Hear from Scott Andersen from Worrells. An interesting journey where he ended up working in the field of Business Insolvency.

Geoff Hutchinson has had a remarkable career riding, as he describes it, a roller coaster of experiences. 

Michelle has had a varied career from thinking about being a vet to operating a medical centre, all embraced by taking a risk.

Mark and Bill chat about what issues are concerning small business and some ideas on how to deal with them.