In this episode I met with Allan Whatmore, the founder of a sustainable goods online store in Australia, and new first-time father. We dove deep into the simplicity and responsibility of our actions in everyday life and how we can live better lives that impact the world positively. Everything Allan does is with intent, purpose and kindness. He lives and breathes the truism that we are always evolving and it’s our responsibility to pass that onto the next generation. Here’s a summary of what we d...
Aug 02, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 30
In todays episode we met with Alexandra Andre: a coach, runner, author, speaker, mum and all round inspirational human being! She talked to us about her approach to running a marathon and an ironman, and what it meant to break through her own barriers and use the team around her to achieve her wild and crazy goals. All of her lessons and learnings are applicable to business, life in general, or any specific goal. It was a fabulous conversation! Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 05:30 - her ...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 29
In today's episode, I met with someone who has a large well of wisdom learned from a journey of incredible pain and adversity. A humble, heart-centred person who walks his talk and has found a way to heal his self-perception and help countless others. He's a maverick of passion and uniqueness, and brings all of his gifts into his world of mental health well-being and helping organisations evolve through focussing on our unique individuality. Here's a summary of what we discussed: 5:50 - who he s...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In today's episode we sat down with Samantha Dean, who shared with us a fresh perspective of being a 'real' business owner in today's world. She's got a wealth of experience in the accounting and professional services area, and we discussed the challenges in that sector as well as much more. Here's a summary of what we discussed: 14:40 - what business is really about 17:53 - why Accountants need help 21:41 - great businesses come from personal change 31:30 - the moment she knew she needed to cha...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In today’s episode I sat down with Raj Nathoo, for an enlightening and interesting conversation on the ingredients to take medium sized businesses to a level of success and sustainability they crave. Through the lens of learning and development, Raj provided us so many ways to look at people and the ways in which they are the most important factor in an organisation’s success. He gave us stories, examples, insights and facts - to weave a story of learning and relevance for all organisations seek...
Jul 05, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Today’s episode is a conversation with Benjamin Burg from Poland and originally the USA. It was one of those conversations that was rich in history, meaning, and weaving threads together to create a sense of a 6 Star journey. For Benjamin, education is not just about learning: the 6 Star way to learning is actually to pass it on.. share it with others, and take note of our environmental messages and cues as well. He’s creating opportunities for people to get involved in community programs, and a...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In today’s episode with David Angel we heard from a sales and business expert who is doing his work out of a love for others and a genuine desire to help others win at life. He demonstrates 6 Star values naturally and exudes energy, passion and joy in his daily life, and it was a joy to speak to him. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 07:25 - the start of the journey 13:35 - his commitment to helping others 15:28 - introverts are selling easier 18:38 - what makes a good salesperson 21:00 - h...
Jun 21, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In today’s episode I sat down with Frank Tsuro from South Africa, a purposeful and passionate man who is dedicating his life to the pursuit of helping others become the best versions of themselves, and in the process to help lift his nation into a new way of being so it can realise it's potential. Frank is nothing short of inspirational. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 4:53 - the moment he was inspired to focus on leadership 6:43 - importance of leaders having an authentic interest in sol...
Jun 14, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In today’s episode we welcomed Tino Go from the USA, to discuss his incredible patented technology that has done an ‘Uber’ in the manufacturing industry. He has a brilliant mind & an even bigger heart, and brings that to the world through his work. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 4:00 - the technology Tino has created 8:20 - where the idea started 13:00 - the 4th industrial revolution 28:20 - understanding the customers 37:15 - the maths on the machines 45:25 - unlocking the bottlenec...
Jun 07, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 22
In today’s episode we met with Cary Prejean from the USA. What struck me about this conversation was his clarity of understanding around people, relationships, and what makes a successful business owner most successful. His approach to giving them what they NEED versus what they WANT is unique, and incredibly effective. There was a lot of wisdom in this conversation and I look forward to speaking to him again! Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 06:34 - looking to play the game better 07:41 -...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Our podcast guest today hails from Florida in the USA, and brings a long history of business experience in the travel and tourism and marketing industries. Marco Torres is his name, and he understands the importance of delivering value and he talks to myself and my co-host, Koray, about his current business and how people can leverage this to provide additional value and gratitude to their employees, customers and stakeholders. His energy and passion for people and giving MORE is evident as he t...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In this episode of the podcast I welcomed Darius Tan to sit with us, to discuss the more purposeful and personal aspects of success, as applied to startups and his coaching business. Darius is young, yet has the wisdom of someone who has lived many lifetimes - and he demonstrated that on the show today. His approach to growing his customer’s businesses and his purpose on this earth was what stood out for us. It’s an engaging and inspiring conversation, with the best right at the end! My co-host ...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this episode of the podcast I welcomed Mike Liu to sit with us, to discuss the deeper aspects of innovation and how he has used that to fuel his life and his business pursuits. This was more than just a discussion about Mike’s company or product: it was a trip down the pathway of someone who has innovation pulsing through their veins, and knows how to harness it for the betterment of our world. My co-host was Koray Serbest, and together we had a fabulous conversation with Mike. Here’s a summa...
May 10, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 18
Today’s episode brought us the wisdom and insightful genius of Luke Jamieson, on a topic that impacts us all and is even more relevant in our current ‘Great Resignation’ climate. He is a warm, caring human with a long history connecting him to raising engagement and enjoyment for employees. I’m really grateful for his insights today, as we find ourselves moving through more change and evolution in a post-pandemic world. He gives us a view of employee engagement as it’s evolved from it’s inceptio...
May 03, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 17
In today’s episode we met a unique and driven person who is making remarkable impact on Executives, Managers, Business Owners and everyday people by helping them to take charge of their lived experience through the breath, amongst other things. She’s a breathing re-trainer and awareness coach who wants to empower people to live more impactful lives. In this fascinating conversation with Jane Tarrant, she explained to us how important it is to be aware of how we breathe, and also what can be trig...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 16
Our podcast guest is a speaker, coach, entrepreneur and influencer across USA and the world, where he helps people to attract, keep and grow their customers. Ford Saeks is an example of someone who’s been through the ‘school of hard knocks’ to learn the art of discipline in order to achieve one’s goals. He did this at a young age, and has used his early lessons to create successful businesses in different industries over the past few decades. This is an episode jam packed with tactics, strategie...
Apr 19, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In today’s episode we spoke with Wassim Dabboussi and Adam Bude, who brought us new perspectives on Sales, Money, and how to create more of that in our businesses. They are not your typical ‘money & sales’ experts, as they are infusing love, purpose and impact into everything they do. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 10:40 - we are in a financial revolution 14:00 - sales is the lifeblood of your business 38:25 - breaking down the numbers for leads & sales 46:48 - the shift and the ...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 14
In today’s episode we are joined by Sarah Santacroce, who shared with us her journey that brought her to the place she is today, teaching people how to create humane marketing in a loud, noisy, business world. She speaks with wisdom, humility and reverence as she describes a revolution that is needed in marketing, in order for businesses to move into the next era successfully. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 08:34 - where her journey began 10:18 - her epiphany moment 13:36 - the human com...
Apr 05, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This podcast episode marks 1 year since the beginning of the 6 Star Business Podcast! Our guest today couldn’t be more perfect for our anniversary: Wayne Larkin. He brought us ancient truths, wisdom, natural laws, and stories of 6 Star leadership in different ways. Truly, this is an episode that has marked the beginning of a new phase in the 6 Star Business Podcast journey. Here’s a snapshot of what we discussed: 09:50 - how he solved communication problems using Star Teams 14:30 - the genius IQ...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Today’s podcast guest is an incredibly humble and passionate person who shares his story and his passion for helping people create wealth, purposefully. He’s a TedX speaker, published author, and now philanthropist who has a lot to give the world. It was a marvellous conversation! Here's a summary of what we discussed: 05:30 - how to manage money isn’t taught in schools 09:10 - when Rennie put me on the spot 10:44 - the wealthy mindset vs the ordinary mindset 16:00 - wealth creation is a team sp...
Mar 22, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In today’s episode, we met Angela and Yonason, and boy was this a wonderful conversation! Using storytelling as the basis for our healing and growth, we traversed many topics and challenges we face as humans and how we can move forward. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 9:45 - there is no competition 17:50 - the person who is happy is… 20:52 - the secret of happiness 27:00 - storytelling as a gift 41:44 - the strength in opposites and much more… Enjoy! Here’s some information about our gues...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 10
This is a very special episode of the 6 Star Business podcast, as we welcome back to the microphone a previous guest, Michael Haynes! We purposefully arranged to have this conversation with him so that we could hear from Michael his thoughts on where we are in business in 2022, what’s really going on with the ‘great resignation’, what are the biggest pressures businesses are facing, and much more. It was a wonderful conversation, and I’m really grateful to have Michael’s insights and wisdom. My ...
Mar 09, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this episode of the podcast we sat down with Jacob Aldridge, a business advisor, speaker and author who exudes joy and has a ton of fun in all that he does. Jacob has over 16 years of experience advising businesses and has worked with them in multiple industries across the globe. He shares some of this with us today, and it was a real treat! Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 6:55 - Jacob's Guinness World Record feat 13:15 - the choice and privilege we have in the West 17:38 - our decisio...
Mar 01, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode we welcome Tobi Nagi and Kylie Zeal. A fabulous chat with two people who brought a lot of wisdom and insights from very different coaching and learning backgrounds. Both of them exude passion, perseverance and integrity as they help people create better versions of themselves and their businesses. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 09:16 - mental wellness 10:14 - Tobi’s upcoming founders retreat 15:50 - 6 Star Book key concept 19:24 - solve a complex problem 31:15 - filtering...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode of the podcast we welcome Peter Burke - a jovial and seasoned entrepreneur and Christopher Fox, also a successful entrepreneur who both had a love of books! Between them they bounced around topics such as humanity, innovation, purpose, and profits. We ended up at a conclusion worth progressing further! Here's a summary of what we discussed: 11:41 - where social media was 13 years ago 14:35 - fast morphing technologies 17:00 - the 6 Star Business evolution 20:32 - complexities of ...
Feb 15, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode, we welcome board game and lego enthusiast, Filip Fucic! What a treat we were in to hear from him - this is a topic that every person in business can benefit from. It’s not a very common topic either, so it’s worth listening to. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 8:30 - the Experts paradox 17:00 - how experts price themselves (generally speaking) 23:30 - how we compare ourselves 27:10 - the true value of a product or service 34:40 - the black box of expert services 45:33 - Th...
Feb 08, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Today’s podcast is our first one recorded for 2022! It was wonderful, and our guests Tom and Kabel were aligned and on point! Here’s a snapshot of what we discussed: 07:44 - Kabel’s vulnerable journey 13:47 - the ‘big resignation’ for people 18:10 - being a 6 star employer 27:25 - gems for the year ahead 37:18 - the power of being unique plus lots more… enjoy! Here’s some information about our guests: Tom Hitchcock Tom Hitchcock (yes, THAT Hitchcock – Alf is a distant relative) is a serial entre...
Feb 01, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode of the 6 Star Business podcast, we welcome Bronwyn Reid and Angela Henderson. Two wonderful women who brought so much to the show, that we want them back in 2022! On this episode, we all resonated around the principles of taking responsibility and women being able to ‘have it all’ - whatever that meant for us! Here’s a snapshot of what we discussed: 09:19 - it’s always been about the people 13:35 - balance is *bs* 24:17 - cardio instead of ‘risk management’ 32:47 - it’s time for ...
Jan 25, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode we welcome Cam Fraser to the podcast! Cam is a true leader in his industry, as he helps men to become the best version of themselves from the bedroom to their boardroom. This discussion was a wonderful trip into Cam’s world and how he’s navigating the hurdles of his industry whilst helping this generation - and the next - to be far more in touch with who they really are. A fascinating story by a fabulous person doing incredible things to help men everywhere. Enjoy! Here’s a summa...
Jan 18, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to Season Two of the podcast, and Happy New Year! In our first episode for 2022, we welcome Jan Cavelle and Nicole Davidson! What a fun and enjoyable conversation this was. These ladies left me wishing we could have spoken for much longer. Heart, wisdom, practical advice, and real-world experience were all given! Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 7:35 - The secret sauce we’re all looking for 11:24 - the 6 star verb 18:10 - the basics are sometimes the most difficult 24:25 - the upco...
Jan 11, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 1
