If you're the kind of person that wants to work on your business 24/7 and sometimes struggle to find balance - today's podcast is going to be especially beneficial for you! #BusinessAddicts is the podcast for people addicted to business. Loren Bartley is the Producer and Co-Host of #BusinessAddicts, which for the past 2 years has been building its community of predominantly business owners who identify as so passionate about their business that other aspects of their lives can sometimes suffer. ...
Mar 12, 2017•20 min•Season 1Ep. 28
How can street art and the community it brings together investigate what it means to be Australian? The Real Australians Say Welcome street art project was inspired by a line in our national anthem. How did this poster series and the subsequent posters spark discussion and debate about multiculturism in Australia? Peter Drew has been making street art for the last 9 years, but he began his Real Australians Say Welcome project back in 2014. While studying in Glasgow for a year, Peter considered i...
Mar 05, 2017•17 min•Ep. 27
Set in the age of Amazon and online content, with a backdrop of funding cuts to the arts, how does a Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas make its way in the world? The Wheeler Centre provides a forum for conversation, with extremely varied topics, from erotic literature to human rights, so its community is not a homogenous group. However, that doesn't mean that its members are any less engaged.Hosting around 250 public events every year, around 80% of which are free, the Wheeler Centre has limit...
Feb 26, 2017•24 min•Ep. 26
What happens when a lineup of talented South Australian female change-makers present to room of over 100 passionate business women? The ground shakes (literally there was an earthquake), the room is electric and attendees leave with their heads buzzing full of ideas and inspiration! That's exactly what happened at Sass Summit 2017 on Friday 10th February at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Now in its third year, Sass Summit has gotten bigger each year. I had the absolute privilege of being MC at ...
Feb 19, 2017•23 min•Ep. 25
How does cheese bring people together? Sheree Sullivan, Founder of Udder Delights , believes her cheese tells the Australian business story in its simplest form; from local dairy farmers providing the milk, to her making the cheese in historic Hahndorf, being sold by trusted retailers and finally ending up in people's homes. Sheree's community is made up of family owned businesses and consumer families who value handmade, trustworthy food products. From starting the business aged 21 to hiring a ...
Feb 12, 2017•20 min•Ep. 24
There are conversations you have with people that exude such a genuine passion, that you can't help but be swept up in it. In this episode, I had one such conversation with Life Coach and Founder of The Happiness Hunter , Fiona Redding. After reevaluating what was important in her life, Fiona started a walking group, to connect to herself, to others and to nature. Three years on, her personal priority/passion has turned into an Australia-wide movement, bigger than herself; a community of 'Happin...
Feb 05, 2017•22 min•Ep. 23
If you have a genuine interest in the content you're putting out there, the chances are high that others will feel the same. Before you know it, you've got an audience who are engaged in your content. This is what James Deg, founder of bathblogger.com , discovered after initial interest from Instagram pictures he posted of the unusual baths he'd come across during a trip to Japan. After only 8 months, James' blog has grown significantly and he is expanding his authority in the world of bathing. ...
Jan 29, 2017•22 min•Ep. 22
When you're true to yourself, your communication will always be authentic and unique. This is the advice of Erin Fraser, founder of Blankspace Co, a boutique marketing consultancy focussing on events, brands and lifestyle. After establishing a solid career with big brands such as Estee Lauder, Avon and Tom Ford, Erin took what she'd learned within the professional community she'd built and started something for herself. In today's episode, Erin talks passion, reveals how to handle negativity and...
Jan 22, 2017•17 min•Ep. 21
In a world where automation and less face to face contact are starting to take over, John Saldin has identified the value and business opportunities that exist in taking time to build relationships in person. Through his business, Adelaide Business Strategy, John works with a range of clients to connect them with relevant business contacts in order to help them grow their business. The strength of John's strategic business development abilities has been built on face to face communication, and a...
Jan 15, 2017•16 min•Ep. 20
When Carly Barry-Thompson wanted to connect with like-minded women she struggled to find the genuine connection she was looking for. So instead of accepting the options available, she began a facebook group with a group of women she met at a conference. From this facebook group to now a connected and active community of women, Carly is empowering women to take their business to the next level. Here are Carly's tips for fostering a community of female change-makers... New Episode Launches every M...
Jan 08, 2017•22 min•Ep. 19
When someone shows up as themselves, they emanate ease. Finding this purpose and creativity is a powerful example of how much one person can impact their community. Emily Beaton is an all-around beautiful human. In a short time, she has gone from professional netballer to successful small business owner. Through her custom typography, she has stepped inside the lives and lounge rooms of a whole range of different people. In today's episode of Be The Drop Podcast Emily shares with us how she's go...
Jan 01, 2017•14 min•Ep. 18
Well it's that time of the year again where we sit back and reflect on the year that was. We look at the things that have worked, and those things that no longer serve us. This is such a great task to undertake, allowing you to learn the lessons from the previous year and leave behind anything that's not working. For me, the end of 2016 signifies the end of limiting beliefs. One of the biggest things that I am trying to be positive and encourage myself with is around facing imposter syndrome. I ...
Dec 25, 2016•6 min•Ep. 17
2.1 billion cups of coffee are poured every year here in Australia making us the 47th biggest consumers of coffee in the world, a somewhat startling ranking when you stop and think about it. For Vincent Leonardis and the team at CBTB Coffee House in Adelaide's west, its quality over quantity - every time. Taking old fashioned customer service values to every interaction he has with a customer, Vincent and the team are a shining light in how to do customer service right. Here's what he thinks mak...
Dec 18, 2016•19 min•Ep. 16
Whether it be a service or a product, consumers look to the marketplace when we are in need of something or someone to help makes our lives that little bit easier. It has been seen time and time again that the businesses who are able to be most helpful to their customers, throughout every stage of the buyer's journey, are the ones who are most successful. Abbie Allen of Lifestyle Elements has found herself a niche in the marketplace, where being helpful is taken to whole new level - Abbie and he...
Dec 11, 2016•16 min•Ep. 15
Beach volleyball and being a better at business communication are rarely heard in the same sentence and one can be forgiven for thinking the parallels between the two are limited. But, in episode 14 of Be The Drop Podcast I chat with Olympic Beach Volleyballer Becchara Palmer. Becchara shares openly with us tips around connecting to a wide and diverse community through storytelling and the lessons beach volleyball has taught her. The lineup of BTD include a not-for-profit CEO, an Olympian, chang...
Dec 04, 2016•17 min•Ep. 14
Imagine finding a void and filling it with a community that you help to create with imagination and strategy. Chess is a very strategic and thoughtful game, to become a master chess player takes practice, skill and sound strategy. It's these principles that Max Mason, of The Henry Austin Restaurant, uses to inspire his next move in business. From developing communication strategies to professional development opportunities, here's some insight into what makes Max Mason a highly effective busines...
Nov 27, 2016•17 min•Ep. 13
What are the keys elements required to build a proactive community around your business, service or charity? This important question is central to the investigative journey that I have embarked on with my podcast, Be The Drop. Through my interviews with a wide range of top communicators, I am creating a roadmap for listeners who want to build their own community. In this weeks In this weeks episode, I flip the normal structure and instead, I am the person being interviewed! I talk with the spunk...
Nov 20, 2016•16 min•Ep. 12
Be The Drop - Kathy Wong Social Enterprise a Way to Give Back and Build Community with Kathy Wong Have you ever wondered how to make a difference through creating and connecting to a community? Kathy Wong has done just that. She found a way to give back through her social enterprise Moeloco. I sat down with Kathy and learned how her burning passion to make a difference in the world led to her establishing a social enterprise. One that enabled her to establish a product and a community while givi...
Nov 13, 2016•20 min•Ep. 11
Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jim and Christina from Mr. and Mrs. Romance, a travel blog from his and her perspective. These two are an absolute blast, and it is obvious that they love what they do. They are funny, honest, and yet very protective of the community of followers that have gathered. A community they see more as friends. The kind of friends you candidly recount stories to about your recent trip to Bali. Giving them the inside scoops on what is "Must See" and "Must Avoid"...
Nov 06, 2016•14 min•Ep. 10
Today our guest is James Sideris, the creative genius behind Nutorious. Our interview got off to a cracking start as James brought a dark chocolate, coconut, macadamia muffin with raspberry and toasted meringue with a Bounty injection. James uses powerful combinatoins of tastes in his treats to help relay the passion he puts in his food with his customers and audience. James creates real engagement with his audience through new and innovative tastes that create real culinary experiences for his ...
Oct 30, 2016•18 min•Ep. 9
Welcome to Episode 8 of Be The Drop Podcast. Today I chat about all things not-for-profit with Ian Steele, Founder of Kickstart for Kids. Today's podcast guest is Ian Steele, CEO of not-for-profit Kickstart for Kids. A former builder and disadvantaged youth counsellor, Ian started noticing a distinct difference between his kids at home and those he worked with day in day out. After delving a little deeper, Ian came to a startling realization. Kids as close as 5km's out of the CBD were living in ...
Oct 23, 2016•14 min•Ep. 8
In episode 7 of Be The Drop Podcast , I sat down with Olympic Beach Volleyball Gold Medallist Kerri Pottharst and she talked me through her top tips for building community connection. DOWNLOAD YOUR OWN BUYER PERSONA CHECKLIST HERE! We are all looking to connect with our community and customer base in a meaningful and ultimately profitable way. This means giving them what they are looking for, in the hope that they will return when they are ready to buy what we are selling. But how do you do that...
Oct 16, 2016•23 min•Ep. 7
Welcome to Episode 6 of Be The Drop Podcast. In this week's podcast episode, I chat with Dave Shepherd, Head of Channel Sales at Hubspot Australia. Hailing from the Boston, Dave brings a passion and enthusiasm to all that Hubspot stands for. We talk about how Hubspot use annual events to get face to face with their customers and why they make up an integral part of their business strategy. For anyone listening who has their own business will understand the need for highly motivated staff, Dave t...
Oct 09, 2016•19 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode we talk about the story behind the Beard Season movement and how it has grown and is saving at least one person from melanoma each week. Jimmy talks about how every person he meets is invited to be part of their growing story and this has seen the message spread not only in Australia but around the world. In sharing his Be The Drop communication tip, Jimmy recommends the 'cannon ball' technique - a sure fire way to get attention and bring others along for the ride - but you'll ne...
Oct 02, 2016•22 min•Ep. 5
Hello and welcome to Episode 4 of Be The Drop Podcast. In this episode, we look at understanding the power of who you are and owning that responsibility. The two simple words own it are incredibly powerful for this dynamic pair and their community. Through their business, The Own It Project they share real life experiences, they are bringing back old fashion life lessons, to support and inspire others. Supported by a range of mentors who are also passionate about helping others, they are uniting...
Sep 25, 2016•16 min•Ep. 4
Welcome to Be The Drop Episode 3. In today's episode, Andrew Morello of Yellow Brick road opens up in this episode and discusses his journey as a simple country boy from Moonee Ponds and the 'sliding door moment' of participating in The Apprentice that has seen him become a successful entrepreneur in Sydney. Andrew provides incredible insights on the importance of working on your core vision, mission and values "all decisions and inspiration for action must be built from this foundation. Then yo...
Sep 18, 2016•25 min•Ep. 3
Sarah Jensen is a writer, speaker, goal rocking coach and podcast host helping big-hearted bloggers, dreamers, creatives and business mavens rock their goals and love their life. Sarah's believes in kindness, community and kicking ass. She is also the creator of Rock Your Goals Workshops and sarahjensen.com.au. In this episode we dive into heartfelt communication around how to rediscover your sense of self. Sarah discusses how to break free of limitations that might stop you from embracing your ...
Sep 11, 2016•13 min•Ep. 2
Today, I talk to the passionate, driven and generous co-founder of Vinomofo - Australia's digital wine guys. In this podcast we talk about who their tribe is, the significance of a small combi-van, what their tribe want and how they go about serving their tribe all in the name of doing good business. I first met Andre in 2014, as a mentor for MEGA, a 12 week entrepreneurship program in which I participated. I was instantly was drawn to his honesty, energy and willingness to share. As always Andr...
Sep 04, 2016•13 min•Ep. 1
