Remarkable Regional Business – Episode 30 Guest: Jenn Donovan Business Name: Social Media & Marketing Australia Website: https://socialmediaandmarketing.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-donovan/ Topics Covered / From Law to Retail to Marketing: Building a Rural Business Empire Jenn shares her journey from working in law to co-owning a kitchenware retail shop and eventually launching her own marketing consultancy. A late-night decision with a friend led to buying a store – wh...
Jul 20, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 30
Remarkable Regional Businesses – Episode 29 Guest: Melanie Clark Business Name: Fabriq Website: h ttps://fa briq.com.au/ Topics Covered / From Family Legacy to Fabriq: Rebuilding a Curtain Business Melanie shares the multigenerational story of her family’s curtain business, originally founded by her parents in 1995. She and her husband Justin officially took over in 2010, transforming it from “Reanne Curtains” into Fabriq—a vertically integrated, design-led business in Bendigo. / A Rebrand with ...
Jul 06, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 29
Remarkable Regional Businesses – Episode 28 Guest: Lachlan Edwards Business Name: OFRM Lawyers Website: https://ofrm.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlan-edwards-ba0283198/ Topics Covered / Making Law Engaging and Practical for Business Owners Lachlan Edwards shares his approach to making law more relatable for small business owners, breaking down complex legal concepts into understandable and practical advice. His goal? To be the lawyer who makes law not boring. / The Four Phas...
Jun 22, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 28
Remarkable Regional Businesses – Episode 27 Guest: Anthony Jenkin Business Name: Outlier Studio Website: https://outlierstudio.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-jenkin-6b553785/ Topics Covered / From Carpentry to Climate-Conscious Design: The Birth of Outlier Studio Anthony shares his unconventional journey from carpentry and skatepark construction to founding Outlier Studio — a design firm committed to creating energy-efficient, durable homes. His early trade experiences and...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 27
Remarkable Regional Businesses – Episode 26 Guest: Shannon Lemanski Business Name: Aqua Ubique Website: https://aquaubique.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-lemanski/ Topics Covered / Turning Air into Water: The Aqua Ubique Story Shannon introduces the core concept behind Aqua Ubique: a water cooler that doesn’t require plumbing or bottles, but instead generates clean, mineral-rich drinking water from air. He explains the proprietary filtration and mineralisation process, and...
May 25, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 26
Remarkable Regional Businesses – Episode 25 Guest: Tom Isaacs Business Name: PRD Bendigo Website: https://www.prd.com.au/bendigo/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tom-isaacs-45b69397/ Topics Covered / Building PRD Bendigo from the Ground Up Tom shares the journey of growing PRD Bendigo from zero market presence to one of the leading real estate agencies in the region. He reflects on the early days, unexpected opportunities, and how initial “dumb luck” evolved into strategic business decisions. / Re...
May 11, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 25
Remarkable Regional Businesses – Episode 24 Guest: Ben Amos Business Name: Innovate Media Websites: https://innovatemedia.com.au/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/beninnovate Topics Covered / From Videographer to Strategist Ben Amos shares his journey from traditional video production to becoming a pioneer in video strategy. He discusses the realisation that delivering high-quality videos without strategic input often fails to deliver real value to clients. / Why Video Needs Strategy Ben and host C...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 24
Remarkable Regional Businesses – Episode 23 Guest: Julie Sheahan Business Name: 3D Physiotherapy Health Group Website: www.3dphysio.com.au/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/julie-sheahan-5b90b3165/ Topics Covered / The Philosophy Behind 3D Physiotherapy Julie Sheahan introduces the mission of 3D Physio, a practice grounded in the biopsychosocial model of care. She explains how their approach treats not just physical symptoms but the whole person—body, mind, and soul. / Evolving the Clinic Experienc...
Apr 06, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 23
Remarkable Regional Businesses - Episode 22 Guest: Kyle Racki Business Name: Proposify Website: https://www.proposify.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleracki Topics Covered / The Journey of Proposify Kyle Racki shares how he transitioned from a freelance designer and agency owner to the founder of Proposify. He talks about the early frustrations of creating proposals manually and how that led him to develop a SaaS solution that streamlines and improves the proposal process for busine...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 22
Remarkable Regional Businesses - Episode 21 Guest: Kira Hyde Business Name: The KH Studio Website: https://www.thekhstudio.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirahyde/ Topics Covered / The Journey of The KH Studio Kira Hyde shares how she founded The KH Studio, a boutique brand design and marketing agency based in Bendigo. She explains how the business has evolved from a solo operation focused on branding and website design into a full-service marketing agency that now offers SEO, Google ...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 21
Remarkable Regional Businesses - Episode 20 Guest: Joe Ciancio Business Name: Maxsum Consulting Website: www.maxsum.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-ciancio-gaicd-76a95a1a/ Topics Covered / Introduction to Maxsum Consulting Joe Ciancio, founder and Managing Director of Maxsum Consulting, shares the story of how the business evolved from a small IT solutions provider to a consulting firm focused on business strategy, technology integration, and digital transformation. He explains how...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 20
Remarkable Regional Businesses - Episode 19 Guest: Lisa Renato Business Name: Lifeline Loddon Mallee Website: www.lifelinelm.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lisamrenato Topics Covered / Introduction to Lifeline Loddon Mallee: Lisa Renato introduces Lifeline’s mission, explaining its critical role in providing crisis support and suicide prevention services. She shares how the organisation serves regional communities and why local awareness is essential. / Lifeline’s Local and National Impact: L...
Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 19
Remarkable Regional Businesses - Episode 18 Guest: Arj Perera Business Name: Human Mechanics Website: https://humanmechanics.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arj-perera/ Topics Covered / A New Gym Philosophy: Arj shares how Human Mechanics operates differently from traditional volume gyms by actively encouraging members to show up and use their memberships. The gym focuses on achieving tangible results for its members rather than relying on unused memberships for revenue. / Strength...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 18
Remarkable Regional Businesses - Episode 17 Guest: Tim Burrowes, Founder of Unmade Business Name: Unmade Website: www.unmade.media LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/timburrowes/ Topics Covered / The Evolution of Unmade: Tim recounts the journey of Unmade, a platform launched on Substack that serves the media and marketing industry. He shares insights into its three-year growth, the development of a daily newsletter, and the strategic decisions behind organizing industry conferences. / Media Entrepre...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 17
Remarkable Regional Businesses - Episode 16 Guest: Nathan MacPhee, Founder and Managing Director Business Name: IIF - Invest Inya Farmer Website: www.iif.today/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanmacphee/ Topics Covered / Introduction to IIF: - Nathan MacPhee introduces the concept of IIF, a platform enabling individuals to invest in agriculture without owning a farm. The platform's mission is to put a "farm in every pocket" by allowing users to invest in livestock, crops, and other agr...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 16
Remarkable Regional Businesses - Episode 15 Guest: Rhianwen Seiter, General Manager Business Name: McKenzie Quarters Website: www.mckenziequarters.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rhianwen-seiter-7b08267/ Topics Covered: / Introduction to McKenzie Quarters: Rhianwen introduces McKenzie Quarters, a multi-faceted hospitality business based in Bendigo. The business features boutique accommodation, a speakeasy-inspired lounge bar called Ms Batterhams, versatile event spaces, and off-site catering. ...
Oct 27, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 15
Remarkable Regional Businesses - Episode 14 Guest: Rodney Carter, CEO Business Name: DJAARA (Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation) Website: https://djadjawurrung.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodney-carter-ab400120/ Topics Covered: / Introduction to DJAARA: Rodney begins by introducing DJAARA, an Aboriginal corporation structured similarly to other organizations with a constitution and membership. Over the past decade, the corporation has grown from a modest $600,000 annu...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 14
Remarkable Regional Business - Episode 13 Guest: Abe Udy, Founder and CEO Business Name: Abe's Audio Website: www.abesaudio.com.au Topics Covered: / Founding Abe's Audio: Abe shares how he started the company after recognizing the need for high-quality, affordable audio production, particularly in voiceovers and radio ads. He recounts his early days in the industry, competing with higher-priced services and how that experience shaped the way Abe's Audio operates today. / Industry Disruption and ...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 13
At almost 12 months in, it's time to update you on what's happening, how you can help and how we're changing things up over the next couple of months. Please send feedback to caleb@hebronfilms.com, send me a message on LinkedIn or drop a comment on this video. Who do you want to see on the show? What do you enjoy about the conversations we have? What would you like to see more or less of? If you'd like the opportunity to sponsor the show and deliver a message to the audience then get in touch wi...
Sep 30, 2024•8 min•Ep. 12
Remarkable Regional Business - Episode 11 Guest: Kody Thompson, Founder and CEO Business Name: WrkPod Website: www.wrkpod.com Topics Covered: / Building Teams in the Philippines: Kody Thompson shares his experience of building and scaling teams in the Philippines over the past decade. He explains how his company, WrkPod, enables businesses to directly hire talent, allowing companies to maintain control over their workforce, unlike traditional BPOs (Business Process Outsourcing) that lease employ...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 11
Remarkable Regional Business - Episode 10 Guest: Jesse Gollan, Owner and Operator Business Name: Get Naked Espresso Bar Website: https://getnakedespressobar.com/ Topics Covered: / The Journey of Get Naked Espresso Bar: Jesse Gollan recounts the origin story of Get Naked Espresso Bar, which started in 2013 and expanded to multiple locations. He details the evolution from a single shop to managing multiple venues and the challenges that came with this growth. / Business Philosophy and Customer Ser...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 10
Guest: Russell De Groot, Founder and Owner Business Name: De Groot Roof Painting Website: https://www.degrootroofpainting.com.au Topics Covered: / The Journey of De Groot Roof Painting: Russell Groot shares how De Groot Roof Painting began as a sole operation and grew into a team of 15, servicing Victoria, Tasmania, and southern New South Wales. Discussion on how the business evolved from residential to also handling commercial projects, including a crazy cool waterproofing product that stretche...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 9
Remarkable Regional Business - Episode 7 Guest: Pete Andrew, Founder and Owner Business Name: Bendigo Fresh Website: https://bendigofresh.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-andrew-726724305/ Topics Covered: / The Journey of Bendigo Fresh: Pete Andrew shares the story of how Bendigo Fresh started when he and his wife Rochelle were just 19. Initially, they bought an Aussie Farmers Direct franchise but soon discovered another market opportunity and started their own business. They trans...
May 28, 2024•55 min•Ep. 8
Remarkable Regional Businesses - Episode 7 Guest: Lindsay Callaway, Owner and Managing Director Business Name: Warral Maldon Website: https://warralmaldon.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-callaway-46142493/ Topics Covered: / The Evolution of Warral Maldon: Lindsay Callaway discusses how his family’s beekeeping business, established in the 1890s, has evolved over five generations. He highlights the business’s expansion from basic beekeeping to a multifaceted operation includi...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 7
Remarkable Regional Businesses - Episode 6 Guest: James Reade, CEO Business Name: Bendigo Heritage Attractions Website: https://www.bendigoheritage.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesreadethinkup/ Topics Covered: / Early Beginnings and Political Career: James discusses his early involvement in community development and his decision to run for council at 19. His unique campaign strategy and lessons learned from serving as the youngest councillor in Bendigo. / Diverse Career Path: ...
Mar 25, 2024•53 min•Ep. 6
Remarkable Regional Businesses - Episode 5 Guest: Steve Durkin, Founder Business Name: Safescape Website: https://www.safescape.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-durkin-28583418/ This episode features Steve Durkin, the founder of Safescape, focusing on the innovative safety and efficiency solutions his company offers to the mining industry. Key topics covered include the origin and impact of Safescape’s flagship product, Laddertube, a plastic ladder designed for safe escapes in un...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 5
Remarkable Regional Businesses - Episode 4 Guest: Paul Dettmann, Founder of Cassinia Environmental (and many other companies) Business Name: Cassinia Environmental Website: https://cassinia.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-dettmann-ba945412/ Topics Covered: / The Intersection of Environmental Sustainability and Business Ventures Paul Dedman, founder and director of Cassinia Environmental and several other ventures, shares his journey in integrating environmental sustainability wit...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 4
Remarkable Regional Businesses - Episode 2 Guest: Jarrod Robinson, Founder & CEO of ConnectedPE Business Name: ConnectedPE Website: https://connectedpe.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepegeek/ Topics Covered: / Designing a business to serve you rather than you serving it. Jarrod talks about structuring his business in a way that gives him freedom and flexibility rather than being trapped in the day-to-day. / Launching products and services you know will work. Jarrod discusses th...
Dec 03, 2023•50 min•Ep. 3
Guest: Craig Hunter, Director of Government Engagement Business Name: Clear Dynamics Website: https://cleardynamics.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-hunter-1726b115/ Topics Covered: / Automating software development lifecycles Craig explains how Clear Dynamics helps organisations like banks, utilities, and government agencies automate their software development process to unify legacy systems and transform their businesses. They leverage AI and machine learning to achieve this...
Oct 31, 2023•51 min•Ep. 2
In this super quick introduction, Caleb introduces the why behind this podcast, who it's for and what you can expect from it. Find out more about Hebron Films - https://hebronfilms.com/ Subscribe to the video version on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVxlyna-Dc48CVPpGD0qNK3HixaKMGjtb
Oct 31, 2023•2 min•Ep. 1
