"Restaurants are a simple game of maths, and if people get confused with it, you'll go broke". Tony Kelly has had a hand in creating some of the most powerful and successful brands in local hospitality on the Sunshine Coast, including The Wine Bar, Riceboi, Spero, Saltwater, Giddy Geisha, Market Bistro, Market Wine Store and Piggyback, with more planned and in the works. Tony is a proud Sunshine Coast local, and in this episode, we get some insight in to his beginnings as a chef, his business jo...
Aug 22, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 3
"Have the right attitude, care about our region, and work hard" John Robertson is a true Sunshine Coast local and is extremely passionate about the region and the community he has chosen to base his firm within. As the principal and sole director of O.G.E Group Architects, John has worked in the industry for sixteen years on numerous projects of various scales and types from Port Douglas to Sydney, as well as China. Through this time, he has designed a considerable number of significant projects...
Aug 22, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Those trying to initiate and establish those new industries, it would be great if they got some earlier recognition and support" Will Shrapnel, a qualified engineer, pilot, aircraft technician, businessman and local entrepreneur founded HeliMods in 2002 that remains founder-owned and led. What started as a one-man operation has grown to now become a leading enterprise, with world-renowned, vertically-integrated capability in advanced digital design engineering, manufacturing, certification, inte...
Aug 22, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 1
"In a leadership role one must always consider the development of others" Ana Rodger is passionate, knowledgeable and a powerful advocate for education, especially the world-class education offered on the Sunshine Coast. She is the General Manager at East Coast Region TAFE, a tertiary education provider. Ana worked her way through a wide variety of roles in TAFE, learning about the many different areas of the business and gaining valuable leadership skills. In this episode she offers great insig...
Nov 30, 2020•47 min
'It is really important to inspire other people' Simon Thornalley is the founder of indigenous tourism company Saltwater Eco Tours, a Queensland Young Tourism Leader and a commercial dive master. In this episode we talk to Simon about how and why he founded Saltwater Eco Tours. We learn how the business launched and thrived through COVID-19 and how Simon inspires youth to become part of the growing tourism industry. Listen to Bound for Success today.
Oct 31, 2020•18 min
"Lead by example, ask questions and involve everyone" Naomi Elliot is the General Manager of successful Sunshine Coast manufacturer Concept Labs. In this episode we learn how Concept Labs was able to thrive and adapt through COVID-19, information on Australian made product and what increased production has meant for the company. We also discover the importance of support networks and everyone being on the same page, as well as the vital role of family in life and business. Listen to Bound for Su...
Sep 30, 2020•28 min
"If you can keep everyone excited about their role and what they contribute then you will have people working really well together". In this episode we hear from Danielle Smith, inaugural CEO of the Sunshine Coast Lightning Netball Team. Sunshine Coast Lightning is the Sunshine Coast's first national elite sports team, winning two premierships in its first two seasons. Danielle shares the success story behind the team and valuable insights from her inspiring career in sport. She discusses commun...
Aug 31, 2020•39 min
Optimize each day with tips from World Champ Ultraman Richard Thompson
Aug 03, 2020•53 min
The Beauty of Finding the Right Career with Ann Donnarumma
Jun 30, 2020•31 min
Myles McNamara is the CEO of Eye on It, a successful software solutions company based on the Sunshine Coast. In this episode Myles talks with us about how he entered the IT industry, built a highly successful business and maintains a vibrant, solutions-focused and fun working environment. Discover pragmatic and practical tips on attracting the right talent for your business, trends in tech and the concept of organic mentoring. Listen to Bound for Success today.
Jun 01, 2020•32 min
"If you are not feeling uncomfortable, you are not doing amazing things". Feda Adra is a powerhouse of contribution, she has empowered not-for-profit companies to reach more people by utilising business principles to help them grow. She is the CEO of Commlink, a care-providing organisation which focuses on helping people live their best lives as they age. Discover tips on leadership, finding your purpose, entering the workforce after being a stay-at-home parent and so much more. Listen in on our...
Feb 29, 2020•33 min
"You're not going to influence anybody by looking just like everybody". To kick things of this season we talk to Kim McCosker, successful author and founder of the 4 Ingredients brand which includes over 30 cookbooks and a soon to be released television show. Learn how Kim defined her product in an over-crowded marketplace leading to global success and discover how authentic connection to people is at the core of her successful business. Kim offers valuable insights into marketing, businesses ch...
Jan 31, 2020•39 min
Season 2 teaser
Jan 26, 2020•47 sec
This episode we talk to Pete Capra, head of software development at Youi Insurance, about finding a work-life balance on the Sunshine Coast, while advancing your career. He reveals how we all can create a great workplace culture and not lose that innovative start-up feel. Pete tells us about some great roles and growth opportunities opening up on the Sunshine Coast.
Dec 31, 2019•11 min
This episode we speak to James Colquhoun, the CEO and Founder of Food Matters, about how we can all be happy and healthy in our daily lives. He reveals how he has worked with kings and movie stars and learned there that money doesn't provide health and happiness. So he took control of his health and lifestyle and now helps others to avoid burnout, anxiety, depression and live the fulfilling lives they want to live. James says we are not taught how to heal ourselves with food, do our finances or ...
Nov 30, 2019•42 min
This episode of Bound for Success we speak to Huddle Insurance. They've established their largest Australian presence here on the Sunshine Coast, with a new an innovative campus in Bokarina, featuring the latest technologies. Join us as we talk tech with Huddle's COO Andrew Carey.
Oct 31, 2019•20 min
This episode we talk to Sunshine Coast Council Group Executive Jeanette Allom-Hill about her career journey from Microsoft to the Sunshine Coast Council and about how being honest about who you are and what you are passionate about can help you land the perfect position. Jeanette also reminds us to learn from every experience, because anything you learn from should never be a regret, she says.
Sep 30, 2019•16 min
Sometimes life seems like just coconuts and palm trees, but for Sandra Gosling coconuts mean so much more. Get to know Sandra as we talk all things COYO and what it means to be an entrepreneur on the Sunshine Coast. Hope you enjoy this episode!
Aug 31, 2019•37 min
Global people living local. Sometimes it's just about finding your purpose. Jacqui from gourmet garden shares how finding purpose helped her reach global success in the food & agribusiness industry. This is episode 3 in our series. If this your first time hearing us you might like some of our earlier episodes, find the entire series.
Jul 31, 2019•23 min
"Globally, the medical cannabis uptake is twice as big as the dot com boom" This is exactly what Founder of MediFarm, Adam Benjamin, shared with us in this episode of Bound for Success. Want to find out more about the medical cannabis industry and opportunities on the Sunshine Coast. Take a listen.
Jun 18, 2019•26 min
We're talking business and careers right here on the Sunshine Coast with some of your favourite leaders. Take a listen to episode 1 with @ElaineJobson as she shares her journey to CEO of Jetts Australia!
May 03, 2019•23 min
