The Mentor with Mark Bouris
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The Mentor with Mark Bouris
Mark Bouris speaks to business owners and entrepreneurs, finding out what makes them tick and their plans for growth. Some business owners are on the way up and enjoying new success, others are at a turning point. Mark digs into their stories and finds out why they set out to create their own path,...
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#502 Holly Fowler: Creating the Dating App for the Neurodivergent World
In this episode, Holly Fowler, founder of Wable, joins us to share how she’s building the world’s first dating app designed specifically for the neuro...
#501 Britt and Taz from The Block – Behind the Scenes of the hit TV show
In this episode, The Block 2025 contestants Britt and Taz sit down to share their full story — the stuff you didn’t see on TV.
They kick things...
#500 Speaking with the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces for NSW: Hon Paul Scully
Paul Scully is a 51-year-old lifelong Wollongong local and the current NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, serving as the Member for Wollongo...
#499: Why the Trades Will Be Vital in an AI World with Dominique Gill
Dominique Gill is the Founder and Managing Director of Urban Core, a multi award-winning construction company generating $80 million in annual revenue...
#498 Empower Money: Breaking Barriers to Home Ownership in Australia with Peter Khoury
The housing crisis is hitting everyone, especially first home buyers. Empower Money is changing the game by helping Aussies buy a home with zero depos...
#497 Jenny O’Brien: How Intense Burnout Inspired a Wellness Venture
Jenny O’Brien is the founder of Beyond Wellness, a bespoke retreat and concierge service in the Barossa. This episode was part of our podcast trip dow...
#496 Sammy Robinson: From YouTube Star to Fashion Label Founder
Sammy Robinson is one of Australia’s most famous influencers, an entrepreneur, and the founder of fashion label One Mile.
In this episode, she o...
#495: R.M.Williams CEO Paul Grosmann on leading Australia’s Iconic Brand
This week I sit down with Paul Grosmann, CEO of R.M.Williams, to talk about one of Australia’s most iconic and enduring brands. We go back to 1932 and...
#494 MCM House: The Art & Strategy Behind One of Australia’s Iconic Furniture Design Brands
Charles Hinckfuss, founder and creative director of MCM House, joins us to share the story of building one of Australia’s most distinctive furniture b...
#493 Hyro's formula: How Hydration, Hustle & Community Built a Brand with Steve Chapman & Taylor Chapman
Join me as I sit down with Steve Chapman and Taylor Chapman, the husband-and-wife team shaking up Australia’s hydration game with Hyro. We talk about...
#492: The story of Chalky’s Boxing Gym with NSW Premier Chris Minns, Johnny Lewis, Jeff Fenech & Robert Burton
I had the pleasure of hosting a charity breakfast with Premier Chris Minns to raise funds for Chalky’s Gym in Moree.
Chalky’s isn’t just a boxin...
#491 CABN: The No.1 escape for those who work hard & need to reset — with Michael Lamprell
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Lamprell — founder of CABN, the off-grid escape reshaping how Australians connect with nature and themselves...
#490 Beyond the Brief: Dave Klaiber’s Journey from Directing Big Ad Campaigns to Real Conversations
Dave Klaiber built his career in advertising and directing — pitching big ideas and leading creative campaigns for major brands. But these days, he’s...
#489: This Beloved Sydney Restaurant’s Closure Reveals the Crisis Facing Small Businesses
After five years of serving up the soul of Sicily in the heart of Paddington, Simone Crivello and Isobel Galloway made headlines a couple weeks ago wi...
#488 The Little Rickshaw: From Pop-Up to One of South Australia’s Best Restaurants
We headed down to Aldinga, South Australia, to sit with Trinh and Mike—the couple behind The Little Rickshaw. What started as a weekend pop-up in an o...
Halfway Checkpoint: Sam Kelly, Deb Sams, Tracy Sheen & Ben Crowley
We’ve hit the halfway checkpoint.
Let’s take a look back at some of the best moments from The Mentor this year — packed with powerful insights a...
#487 Standing Out by Slowing Down: The Rise of The Bird Whiskey with Paul Giles
I’m proud to be a co-owner of The Bird Whiskey, alongside Andrew Nugent — but the person running the show every day is Paul Giles. In this episode, we...
#486 — Built It, Scaled It & Sold It. David Short’s Liquor Success & What’s Next
David Short went from running major operations in the liquor industry to backing himself and launching Shorty's Liquor—a boutique business that built...
#485: Burnt Crusts & Second Chances: Pizza Bros’ Recipe for Reinvention with Joey Pepperoni & Marty McFly
When Joey Pepperoni and Marty McFly launched Pizza Bros in 2019, they saw a pizza scene obsessed with tradition—and asked: Where’s the rebel energy? T...
#484: The Future of Finance: How Swyftx is Redefining Crypto Trust in Australia with Jason Titman
When Jason Titman took the helm of Swyftx in 2019, he saw a crypto industry riddled with complexity—and a glaring gap: Where was the customer-first mi...
#483: Moving towards Bassike 2.0: Building a Sustainable Fashion Brand with Deborah Sams
When they launched Bassike in 2006, Deborah Sams and Mary Lou Ryan weren’t just starting a brand—they were solving a problem. Frustrated by the lack o...
#482: AI’s Impact on you and your Business: What Every Owner needs to know with Tracy Sheen
When she was a kid, Tracy Sheens—author, businesswoman, and AI commentator—was obsessed with how tech worked. Today, she’s still tearing systems apart...
"Business isn't for the faint hearted..." - Small Business Callout: 'The Bragmat Bloke' by Ivana Alfonso
Ivana Alfonso has worked many jobs since emigrating from Croatia at a young age. Coming out of the pandemic in 2020, Ivana's husband, a keen angler, f...
"Something had to give..." - Small Business Callout: 'Mumma's Beans Coffee' by Maika Hehir
When pregnancy left her craving coffee without the guilt, this mum turned her ‘what if?’ into Mumma’s Beans—a warm hug in a cup for thousands of healt...
"A matter of survival for a lot of businesses..." - Small Business Callout: 'Offshore Boat Sales' by Jason Graham
Offshore Boat Sales is a family-run business dedicated to crafting high-quality, custom boats—whether for serious anglers or weekend explorers—designe...
"I really don't see any support " - Small Business Callout: "Mildura/Bison Waste & Recycling" from Mark Forbes-Wilson
Picture this: a waste management company that doesn’t just haul away your junk—it builds up its community. That’s 'Mildura Waste & Recycling', a 100%...
"They're doing nothing..." - Small Business Callout: 'Lloyds Constructions' by Anthony Lloyd
Lloyds Building and Constructions Pty Ltd is owned by Anthony Lloyd, a qualified carpenter with an ACT builder's license and over a decade of experien...
'Challenging at the best of times ...' - Small Business Callout: 'The Real Florist' by Renee Williams
Step into The Real Florist, owner Renee Williams's dreamy florist café, a place where fresh blooms and great coffee collide. Located within the heart...
"Most small businesses are two weeks from burn out" - Small Business Callout: 'Sam Beau Patrick' by Sam Beau Patrick
For over 37 years, Sam Beau Patrick has dedicated her career to holistic health—first as a nurse and pharmaceutical rep, then as a naturopath and heal...
#481 From the Garage to a 120-Person Powerhouse: How Bulk Nutrients took over the supplement game
Ben Crowley isn’t your typical health entrepreneur. He started out teaching English in Japan, got hooked on boxing, and ended up building one of Austr...
"We hire 97% of the people in the economy" - Small Business Callout: 'Coastal Asbestos' - Jason Spaull
My team and I have been paying attention, and one thing is clear - you want to hear from businesses beyond Sydney, not just the success stories, but e...
#480 $0 to $100M: The Mindset & Strategy Behind Top 1% Podcast Host Sam Gordon’s Success
Sam Gordon is an entrepreneur, property investor, and host of the Top 1% Podcast, where he shares insights from his journey as a high school dropout t...
"Small business as the enemy..."- Small Business Callout: 'STEPZ' - Brandon Dodoro & Katherine Tippett
Brandon Dodoro and Katherine Tippett, founders of STEPZ, have been innovating the marine industry since 2017, driven by a passion for safety and acces...
"There's nothing..." - Small Business Callout: 'SlantBoardGuy' - Nathan Grant
Nathan Grant, founder of SlantBoardGuy, has been pioneering posture and mobility solutions through his innovative slant boards since 2010, driven by a...
"It's struggling" - Small Business Callout: 'Kate Inglish Designs' - Kate Inglish
Kate Inglish, founder of Kate Inglish Designs, has been crafting personalised baby hampers and keepsakes since 2010, driven by a passion for sparking...
"Small business in this country is in for a really bad haircut..." - Small Business Callout: 'Boxes for Business' - Simon Potts
Small businesses are the backbone of this country, yet too often, owners feel like their voices aren’t being heard. And I know many of you tuning in o...
#479 Scaling Smart: The blueprint behind STRONG Pilates’ success with Michael Ramsey
Michael Ramsey is the co-founder of STRONG Pilates alongside Mark Armstrong in 2019, has built a global fitness brand that blends traditional Pilates...
#478 How to crush your Social Media Strategy in 2025 with Sam Kelly
Sam Kelly is the Managing Partner and owner of Hello Social - one of Sydney’s top integrated marketing agencies.
Recognised as Campaign Magazine...
#477 Mastering the Game: Stella Petrou Concha on owning your career path
Stella Petrou Concha is the Founder and CEO of Reo Group, a leading national talent and executive recruitment agency.
Stella is a powerhouse in...
#476 The Recipe for Success: How Diogo Ferreira’s Tuga Pastries became a Sydney Icon
Diogo Ferreira is at the helm of Tuga Pastries, a family-run business that has brought the rich culinary traditions of Portugal to life right here in...