The pressure to maintain the status quo and deliver to pre-existing market expectations is felt by many small businesses. There is serious financial risk associated with forging a new way of doing business, and whilst business disruptor are fast becoming a popular buzz words, the reality of potentially alienating customers through disruptive business practice, can be daunting. Avanti Care , is an excellent example of forging a new path and leading by example. Lidia Conci , the Managing Director ...
Jun 30, 2019•17 min•Season 3Ep. 147
Understanding business publishing within content marketing is one of the most critical of marketing's key elements. "Marketing" in the digital world is really a function more than a role now, given the remit is so broad. Seeing one aspect of this function as a 'publishing capability' provides SMEs with a powerful tool to help them grow their business. Leticia Mooney is a publisher and content specialist, and Queen Pixie at her business, Brutal Pixie . Leticia has published three books, written b...
Jun 23, 2019•28 min•Season 3Ep. 146
Increasing evidence demonstrates that diversity in the workplace leads to better innovation and improved financial performance. Accepting people of all backgrounds, gender and varying physical capacity, is not just a nice idea, but when it comes to business, adopting an altruistic approach is also good business strategy. Sarah Gun is an inspiring social entrepreneur, disruptor, and founder of GOGO events . Sarah is an activator for SheEO, Founder of Social Change Headquarters, and Director of GO...
Jun 16, 2019•17 min•Season 3Ep. 145
Mutual run organisations is a business model that not all people understand - even people who are actually members of a Cooperative or Mutual. In this model, customers earn their right to influence the organisation, not for direct investment, but with their custom. It's a model that is becoming more popular along with the rise of social enterprises. The Business Council of Cooperatives and Mutuals is an organisation that promotes, advocates, and represents Cooperative and Mutual Enterprise (CME)...
Jun 09, 2019•19 min•Season 3Ep. 144
As modern life becomes more complex, and work pressures increase, stress and burnout are becoming increasingly common complaints. Quality of life isn't in the standard business vocabulary, but time management is, and according to this week's guest, this is one key element to achieving a manageable balance in your life. Alexandra Laws is a leading Human Performance coach who moved from optimal performance in athletics, to teaching optimal performance in the corporate sector. Having won world cham...
Jun 02, 2019•18 min•Season 3Ep. 143
Women make up 51% of the Australian population however, there is not 51% representation of female leaders in business. We know that many women, and men, want equality, so it's now time to move beyond talking and to actually make headway in bringing about gender equality. The Edge PR is run by two female leaders who are on a mission to celebrate women in their professional lives, with media and leadership training, and by revolutionising female representation in mainstream media coverage. Tamsin ...
May 26, 2019•21 min•Season 3Ep. 142
Accounting for creative business is not a statement you often hear, or two groups of people you'd normally associate. However, finance is the basis of any business, and the creative arts experience sales, tax, and accounting in the same way any other business does. Lauren Thiel, Director at The Real Thiel is changing how we see accounting and business for creative minds. Lauren is a performer, an entrepreneur, and most importantly, an accountant who is focused on teaching and helping creative pe...
May 19, 2019•23 min•Season 3Ep. 141
The rise of electric cars is happening across the globe, although Australia is currently lagging behind when it comes to cleaner, greener transport options. However, a recent report funded by Jaguar claims two thirds of Australians will have an electric car within the next 10 years. Mark Harrington is a pioneer in eco-friendly business, recognising the potential and untapped market of green transport, by delivering chauffeured or leased hybrid and fully electric cars. In an age of ride sharing a...
May 12, 2019•22 min•Season 3Ep. 140
On-demand content is now the preferred option for many consumers. Like Netflix is slowly strangling free to air TV, podcasts are slowly taking over space previously controlled by the commercial radio market. The difference - podcast, as on-demand content, allow listeners to chose when, where and what they listen to. Tim Whiffen is a producer for the Auscast Network , and the co-host of three podcasts, Blind Insights , That Wall Street Guy , and STRATEGIKON . After learning interviewing skills th...
May 05, 2019•22 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Across the globe, organisations known as a 'social enterprise' are on the rise. According to Social Traders , these are businesses that trade to intentionally tackle social problems, improve communities, provide access to employment and training, or help the environment. Forage Supply Co , established by two friends, Justin Westhoff and Scott Rogasch, is a social enterprise focused on environmental sustainability, building opportunities to help people live sustainably, and with a driving goal to...
Apr 28, 2019•22 min•Season 3Ep. 138
Making a living as an entertainer in any field is challenging, as a professional magician the opportunities to do so are very limited. To be successful in this field requires patience, discipline and resilience; plus maybe a pinch of magic! Matt Tarrant is one of Australia's leading magicians and mentalists. Matt has sold out at the Adelaide Fringe Festival for the last six years, earning him a stack of awards. His shows are packed with interactive, engaging magic and mind-blowing mentalism. In ...
Apr 21, 2019•32 min•Season 3Ep. 137
The Friends of the Heysen Trail (FOHT) is a volunteer organisation working to raise public awareness of the incredible bushwalking opportunities in South Australia, with specific focus on the Heysen Trail. Simon Cameron is a bushwalking enthusiast, volunteer Walk Leader with the FOHT and author of the recently released book, Heysen Highlights - A Companion Guide To The Heysen Trail . Simon's book touches on the history, indigenous culture, scenery, geological features and importance of the Trail...
Apr 14, 2019•21 min•Season 3Ep. 136
The United Nations was established to maintain international peace and security, and the UN representatives face danger and conflict on a daily basis. When the welfare of others is part of your job description, the most important foundation for your duties, is communication. Thilan Legierse is a communications specialist and business consultant, with years of experience working in post-war zones for the UN. As a specialist in international war crimes, Thilan has seen some of the worst breakdowns...
Apr 07, 2019•28 min•Season 3Ep. 135
Palliative care is bittersweet, we are grateful to have it, but accepting this requires us to face the frail nature of life. Palliative care extends beyond removing pain and creating comfort, it's about making sure the patient doesn't count days, or forget their lives matter, for young and old. Ella Stratton is the Director of HAS Foundation , an organisation setup to help families with children with life limiting conditions. Ella began this foundation after her son Hunter Alfred Stratton, passe...
Mar 31, 2019•26 min•Season 3Ep. 134
Video content is a critical element for marketing in 2019. According to Cisco's international research, by 2022, online videos will make up more than 82% of all consumer internet traffic — which is 15 times higher than it was in 2017. As a service provider of video content, I am frequently asked for advice on the best way for businesses to utilise the power of video content - and my answer might surprise you! In today's episode of Be The Drop , I share with you my thoughts on how to realisticall...
Mar 24, 2019•17 min•Season 3Ep. 133
Nightlife evokes thoughts of fun and entertainment. Unfortunately sometimes nightlife fun, can end badly. First aid isn't always on hand, ambulances don't always make it in time, and young people may not call paramedics for fear of being judged or getting in trouble. Mathew D'Onofrio , a Forbes listed 30-under-30 entrepreneur, is a trained nurse and St John's Ambulance volunteer. Whilst volunteering, he recognised the gap at events and parties where timely first aid, that is accessible to youth,...
Mar 17, 2019•18 min•Season 3Ep. 132
Conflict is something many of us would normally try to avoid. Driven by a breakdown in communication, conflict resolution requires open and respectful conversations that whilst may feel awkward, deliver incredible results. Kate Russell, is a professional conflict mediator, who has worked in the area of conflict resolution for 25 years. In her new book, Leaders Who Lead , Kate details the effective leadership skills and methods of prevention, that help disrupt the cycle of conflict. In today's ep...
Mar 10, 2019•26 min•Season 3Ep. 131
Curious to know what's involved in the recording of a podcast episode? Pop Your Podcast Cherry is an interactive podcast event, a first of its kind, performed at Adelaide Fringe . The event delivered a voyeuristic experience, taking the audience 'behind the scenes' into the rapidly growing world of podcasting. Host of Be The Drop, Amelia Veale, shares her podcasting experience and the knowledge she's gained over the years producing this weekly podcast. Be The Drop Audio-technician, Chris Warman ...
Mar 03, 2019•32 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Podcasting is becoming an increasingly popular platform to reach a targeted, niche audience. Yet many people are unsure and don't know where to start when it comes to creating a podcast. In her first ever Adelaide Fringe show, our host, Amelia Veale, takes her audience on a 'behind the scenes' journey to discuss what's involved in recording a podcast episode. The live show was recorded to produce this episode. In today's episode of Be The Drop , according to the Weekend Notes review, Amelia "int...
Feb 24, 2019•34 min•Season 3Ep. 129
The film industry can be notoriously difficult to break into. Gaining experience on a film project, and having your film shown in front of a large audience, is an incredible opportunity for aspiring film makers to get their foot in the door. A passion for short film and a desire to support film makers has inspired the Fleurieu Film Festival , which was launched in 2016. Under the Direction of Director Alison Alcock, the film festival has steadily grown each year. In today's episode of Be The Dro...
Feb 17, 2019•20 min•Season 3Ep. 128
Waking up from a 3 week coma puts life into a different perspective. When the fragility of life becomes obvious, we are motivated to make major changes in our life. Why should we waste time doing things that make us unhappy and don't provide us with personal growth? Rohan Harry is a comedian and podcaster who had such an experience. After working in IT and begrudgingly working the grind, he found himself waking up from a 3 week coma, paralyzed from the waist down. Given the new challenges of try...
Feb 10, 2019•20 min•Season 3Ep. 127
The percentage of venture capital funding awarded to female founded startups is incredibly low, with sources placing it at around 3 - 6% of all funds awarded. SheEO was established to address this, by creating a global community of women radically transforming how we finance, support, and celebrate female innovators. Julie Trell is the country lead for SheEO in Australia, as well as the Global head for muru-D, a startup accelerator investing in early stage startups. Julie is well-versed in start...
Feb 03, 2019•20 min•Season 3Ep. 126
Graphic design is an in-demand business skill, it can be expensive and the population of people qualified and capable of doing good graphic design is small. Canva is a tool that democratises design, the service allows users online access to a library of well designed components, and gives them a canvas to piece their design together. Cameron Adams is the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Canva, a man set on eradicating poor and lazy design by distributing a platform that is easily accessib...
Jan 27, 2019•24 min•Season 3Ep. 125
The internet of things has made data an important commodity, but there is increasing distrust in how our data is used and managed. Blockchain, a practice of decentralising data, and creating rules around how we access, record, and use data underpins a monumental shift in the use of technology, and the trust we put in the keepers who hold our private information. Katrina Donaghy is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Civic Ledger, a technology startup that provides Blockchain solutions for the public se...
Jan 22, 2019•23 min•Season 3Ep. 124
Caffeinating workplaces can be expensive, unsustainable, or, with the dreaded instant coffee, unpalatable! Nitro Cold Brew has become increasingly popular movement in the United States, and is now making waves in Australia. Using nitrogen gives the coffee a rich, creamy style without using any dairy and, I can personally verify, it tastes delicious! Jordan Cortazzo is an entrepreneur and coffee connoisseur, who during his time as a barista and coffee bean merchant, was inspired to provide a bett...
Jan 13, 2019•16 min•Season 3Ep. 123
The future of technology is both uncertain and disruptive, requiring many of our current systems in business and life to radically change in the next decade. With the speed of technology and AI advancements moving exponentially, it is crucial for our society, particularly our corporate and professional leaders to understand technology and embrace the changes of the future, in order to future proof our workforce and businesses. Penny Locaso, Founder and CEO of BKindred is an expert in technology ...
Jan 06, 2019•19 min•Season 3Ep. 122
Truthful and hard hitting, Matthew Micalewicz's book Life in Half a Second provides direction to achieve your goals and aspirations in less time, with less risk. As 2019 begins, it's the perfect time to re-visit my interview with Matthew where he shares what steps to take, to achieve success in your career, business, or personal life. Matthew has more than 20 years of experience in starting and running high-growth tech companies, especially in the areas of machine learning, predictive analytics,...
Dec 30, 2018•20 min•Season 3Ep. 121
Coming live to you on Monday 24th December, in this episode I wanted to wish you a Merry, Merry Christmas and to thank you, from the bottom of my heart for your support in listening to my podcast - I sincerely appreciate each and every one of my listeners, thank you for joining me on this journey. Does Facebook algorithm favour Live Video? To find out, I released a Facebook Live Video (almost) every week in 2018, now I can share with you what I learnt! Before I take some time off to spend with f...
Dec 23, 2018•21 min•Season 3Ep. 120
SouthStart was back with a bang in 2018 - successful in their mission to unite, connect and recognise amazing people doing incredible things. Across the 2 day conference, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and innovators came together in a celebration of people, ideas and technology. An exciting opportunity for startups to unite in their passion for shaping our future - it was eye opening to hear where some of these new directions could take us. Live from SouthStart, I speak to three people heavily involved i...
Dec 16, 2018•19 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Growth in business can seem elusive and difficult to obtain, yet 26 year old Tobi Pearce, is very clear on the methods, the conditions, and the mindsets that has driven his international business success. In this forthcoming interview, Tobi shares many strategies and tools, that helped him build a global fitness business. Tobi Pearce, together with his fiancè Kayla Itsines, have built a highly successful online fitness company that attracts millions of customers and followers. His background in ...
Dec 09, 2018•34 min•Season 3Ep. 118
