The Mentor with Mark Bouris
Episodes
#247 Sean Satha: Local Supply
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Satha is the Founder of Local Supply - a sustainable, zero-waste eyewear label that is revolutionising the production of glasses. Local Supply us...
#246 Joanne Howarth: Planet Protector Packaging
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joanne Howarth went from being a waste offender in a previous business, to a sustainability crusader after seeing the effect polystyrene was having in...
#245 Alyce Tran: The Daily Edited
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today went from a career as a stressed-out corporate lawyer to a hugely successful self-made entrepreneur in a matter of years. Alyce Tran co...
#244 Nathan Dalah and Nic Pestalozzi: Fishbowl
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guests today were studying at uni when they came up with the idea for their business, which is now Australia’s fastest growing quick service rest...
#243 Hiam Sakakini: The Culture Equation
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hiam Sakakini is the Founder and CEO of The Culture Equation, a boutique management consultancy that specialised in creating high performing culture w...
#242 Anthony Welsh: Popcar
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Welsh has seen first-hand just how much the transportation landscape has changed over the last year. He is the Director of Popcar, a car-shari...
#241 Cameron Romeril: Soda Press Co
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today left his successful career in advertising to set up his business after realising his passion for the ethics and origin of food. Cameron...
#240 Taryn Williams: WINK and The Right Fit
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After working as a model and producer since the age of 15, Taryn Williams was frustrated by the inefficiencies in the industry, with late payment comm...
#239 Scott Thompson: Creating Customer Loyalty & New Mobility with Lexus
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If this year has shown us anything, it’s that mobility, flexibility and understanding your customer are essential to any successful business. Custom...
#238 Simon Holloway: Vegepod
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One industry that has boomed this year is horticulture, with people spending more time working on their garden, reaping the benefits of sustainable li...
#237 Don Robertson and Matilda Murray - STAX
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don Robertson and Matilda Murray are the co-owners of STAX, a fashion-forward, premium activewear brand for all shapes and sizes. This year STAX had a...
#236 Ed West: Poho Flowers
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is proof that a great product, the ability to adapt and evolve, and a strong community around you can really make a business thrive, eve...
#235 Simon Griffiths: Who Gives A Crap
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Griffiths is the co-founder and CEO of Who Gives a Crap, a toilet paper subscription startup that builds toilets in the developing world. Simon ...
#234 Joe Darling: The Pottery Shed
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Darling is the Founder and owner of The Pottery Shed, a studio workshop with everything you need to create handmade pottery. Born and raised in Ca...
#233 Matt Moran: The business of food
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week has a career spanning over 30 years in the Australian food industry - dozens of awards, TV shows like MasterChef and My Restaurant ...
#232 Ian Cartabiano: Brave Design with Lexus
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One thing that’s become clearer than ever this year is that brand authenticity and consistency as well as being able to adapt and evolve are essenti...
#231 Daniel Hakim: CUB
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Hakim is the founder and CEO of CUB, Australia’s fastest growing community of established entrepreneurs and business leaders focused on a com...
#230 Lisa Hollinshead: One Another Community
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is a great example of how to take a problem and create a purposeful business that drives positive change for everyday people. Lisa Holl...
#229 Chris and Cameron Grant: Unyoked
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aussie twin brothers Chris and Cameron Grant are pioneering the concept of ‘wilderness on demand’ and inviting stressed out office workers to get ...
#228 Michael Cassel: Michael Cassel Group
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Internationally recognised producer Michael Cassel is the Founder and Director of Michael Cassel Group, who produce some of the world’s best musical...
#227 Peta Shulman: GoodnessMe Box
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Peta Shulman is the Founder and Director of GoodnessMe Box, Australia’s largest health-food subscription box. Every month they deliver a box straigh...
#226 Brandon Martignago - Dulcie's Kings Cross
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Martignago is the owner and director of Dulcie’s Kings Cross – a bohemian 1920’s and 30’s era cocktail bar that sells only 100% Aussie...
#225 Matthew Connelly: Me3D
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Connelly is the Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Me3D, a Wollongong-based maker of 3D printers and software. Since 2014 they've worked with...
#224 Julie and Eduard Otter: Otter Craft Distilling
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In mid 2019, brother and sister duo Julie and Eduard Otter walked away from successful corporate careers to start their own premium whiskey and vodka ...
#223 Jeremy Fleming: Stage Kings
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Few industries have been harder hit by COVID19 than live music and events, and my guest this week, Jeremy Fleming, has been on the frontline of this. ...
#222 Paul Dewhurst: Three Blue Ducks
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's not a single business in the world that Covid19 hasn’t effected in some way, so for the next few episodes I'll be speaking to business owner...
#221 Adam Linforth: Budgy Smuggler
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm talking to the owner and ‘Chief Smuggler' of swimwear brand Budgy Smuggler, Adam Linforth, who's business was founded at a backyard BB...
#220 Lara Vandenberg: Publicist
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is changing the game for the PR and Marketing industry. Lara Vandenberg founded her business Publicist while working in New York, w...
#219 Carla Oates: The Beauty Chef
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After working as a beauty editor for some of Australia's top magazines for over 15 years, Carla Oates was shocked by the synthetic substances used in ...
#218 Suzanne Mitchell: GoDaddy
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If recent events have shown us anything, it’s that Australian small businesses are resilient and have a fighting spirit in challenging times. Having...
#217 Julie Mathers: Flora and Fauna
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After 25 years working in retail, Julie Mathers decided to take her experience, combine it with her passion for the environment and animal welfare, an...
#216 Tara and Danny Solberg: Few and Far
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Husband and wife duo Tara and Danny Solberg worked as designers collecting inspiration on their travels around the world, and always dreamed of bringi...
#215 Shaun Greenblo and Elliot Midalia: Boody
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guests this week are Shaun Greenblo and Elliot Midalia from Boody, a sustainable clothing brand that creates everyday essentials from eco-friendly ...
#214 Kirsten King: Fluidform Pilates
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Like many who work in the fitness industry Kirsten King didn't start there; she initially worked in marketing for a decade before founding Fluidform P...
#213 Mike Pritchett: Shootsta
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Pritchett grew up obsessed with video, always carrying a camcorder around to film his friends doing skateboard tricks. He founded his first produ...
#212 Julio Ribeiro: Inventia Life Science
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Julio Ribeiro is the co-founder and CEO of Inventia Life Science, the med-tech company behind the 3D bioprinter technology that creates realistic repl...
#211 Masood Naqshbandi: Abyss Solutions
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Masood Naqshbandi is an entrepreneurial scientist and Co-founder of Abyss Solutions, a robotics company that provides automated underwater inspections...
#210 Carolyn Mee: Sound Scouts
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the final instalment of Women in Tech month I speak to Carolyn Mee, the founder of Sound Scouts, a health tech company focused on the del...
#209 Stephanie Reuss and Victoria Stuart: Beam
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week as part of 'Women in Tech' month I sit down with the co-founders of Beam Australia, Stephanie Reuss and Victoria Stuart. Beam is a HR tech c...
#208 Olga Oleinikova: Persollo
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week as part of ‘Women in Tech’ month, I sit down with Olga Oleinikova, co-founder and CEO of Persollo, the world’s first social media inst...
#207 Georgia Vidler: Canva
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off ‘Women in Tech’ month - where I talk to some of the most powerful and innovative female entrepreneurs and leaders in the tech space –...
#206 Quentin Nolan: Liquid Snow
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Quentin Nolan was 22 years old, all he wanted was to get down to the snow to snowboard; so he started driving coaches to the ski fields from Sydn...
#205 Tim Tszyu: Breaking through the chaos of the fight
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the final instalment of #fightermonth, I’m talking to light-middleweight boxer Tim Tszyu, who made his professional debut in 2016 and...
#204 George Kambosos: The quest to become world number 1
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week as part of #fightermonth, I’m talking to George Kambosos, the professional lightweight boxer currently ranked number 3 in the world, who’...
#203 Jeff Fenech & Brock Jarvis: Two champions, four world title belts
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week as part of #fightermonth, I speak to two of Australia’s greatest boxing exports; three-time world champion and one of the best fight train...
#202 Alex Volkanovski - UFC Featherweight Champion
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off #fightermonth - a whole month of learning about the business of fighting with some of the biggest names in Aussie combat sports - this wee...
#201 SME Coronavirus Support Special
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's no hiding from the fact that we're facing difficult times. As business owners, I know there's a lot of confusion and complexity around what yo...
#200 Chris Marr: Sonder
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest Chris Marr, is a former Australian Army officer who spent 20 years in service, including 10 years as a leader and commander in the...
#199 Nick Georgalis: Geocon
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest, Nick Georgalis, grew up in Canberra, which at the time was seen as ‘the sleepy Bush Capital of Australia.’ With a background ...
# 198 Guy Saxelby: Earlytrade
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Guy Saxelby was a successful charted accountant prior to founding his business Earlytrade, when a trip to New York and a chance blizzard there, change...
#197 Steven Marks: Guzman y Gomez
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Steven Marks landed a job as a hedge fund manager at a top Wall Street hedge fund at just 23 years old, he thought he had it made. But by 30, he ...
#196 Tony Fay: Raiz
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chairman of Raiz Invest Australia, Tony Fay, has worked in financial markets since the 80’s, where he held senior positions for several leading inve...
# 195 Ryan Channing: BLAQ
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Model turned “Skintrepreneur” Ryan Channing was living in Paris and pursuing a career in law, when a chance trip to Japan changed the course of hi...
#194 Blair James: Bondi Sands
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Blair James grew up understanding the power and value that Aussie brands have abroad, when at the age of six, his dad moved the family over to the UK ...
#193 King Kong: Sabri Suby
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Changing the game for digital marketing in Australia, Sabri Suby launched his digital marketing agency, King Kong, at the age of 27. He’s now on tra...
#192 Sarah Davidson: Seize the Yay
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Lawyer turned funtrepreneur” Sarah Davidson was busy climbing the corporate ladder when she started a side hustle with her now husband Nic – a ...
#191 Superestate: Property investment, done differently
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After seeing his sister struggle to buy a home, former Olympian swimmer Grant Brits launched Superestate, the first and only retail super fund in the ...
#190 Farmer Jo: "Really fancy muesli"
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Tulloch started Farmer Jo with his wife Sally in the kitchen of their home. Then, a chance encounter lead to the couple supplying Qantas first a...
#189 James Dutton: High school dropout to CEO
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is proof that you don't need a university degree to succeed in business. A few years ago, inspired by his son's allergy to traditi...
#188 NBN: Closing the digital divide
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What digital tools and connectivity do you need for your business to not just survive - but thrive? It may not be something you spend a lot of time th...
#187 Sarah Friar: Nextdoor
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off the plane from Silicon Valley, one of the world's most influential women in tech is in the studio this week. Sarah Friar is the CEO of neigh...
#186 Jessica Gomes: Equal Beauty
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Model and ambassador for David Jones, Jessica Gomes, was told she would never make it in Australia. But as well as modelling, she's now graced Hollywo...
#185 From the battlefield to business: Garth Callender
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the lead up to Veterans Health Week, I'm speaking with one of our country's most inspiring heroes, Garth Callender. In 2004, Garth was on a routine...
#184 InStitchu: Affordable luxury
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After graduating from uni and entering the corporate world, high school mates Robin McGowan and James Wakefield struggled to find suits and shirts tha...
#183 FAN+: Meet your sporting heroes
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From a swimming lesson with an Olympian, to hitting the court with a Grand Slam Champion, FAN+ gives everyday people access to “money can buy&rd...
#182 Walter G: Lauren Emerson & Genevieve Hewson
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Best friends Lauren Emerson and Genevieve Hewson are the co-founders of Sydney-based textile house, Walter G. Together, they work with artisans in Ind...
#181 Hustle Boxing: A premium fitness experience
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm chatting with Simon Maree and Tim McGann from Hustle Boxing, a new premium boxing studio in Sydney's Potts Point. A while ago, these gu...
#180 – Roxy Jacenko: Building an empire
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Failure is not an option." Roxy Jacenko started her business empire at just 24 with Sydney-based PR agency, Sweaty Betty. Since then, she's added fou...
#179 – Guy Leech: HEART180
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each year in Australia, we lose more than 30,000 lives to cardiac arrest. But one of the most successful ironmen of all time, Guy Leech, is working to...
#178 – DU'IT: Monique & Jared Char
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak to the brother and sister duo running Aussie skincare company, DU'IT. Monique and Jared's mum and dad started the business from the...
#177 – Gemma Peanut: Photography 101
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"I didn't realise that my whole acting career was leading to this." Gemma "Peanut" Pranita first burst onto our screens playing the character Jade Mit...
#176 – Finn Poké: Jem Jacinto
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 2017, Jem Jacinto opened the first poké store to hit Byron Bay, called Finn Poké. Since then he's opened three more stores along the east coast...
#175 – Three Birds Renovations: Erin, Bonnie & Lana
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With no experience in the industry whatsoever, Bonnie Hindmarsh, Erin Cayless and Lana Taylor when took a huge risk when they started their boutique r...
#174 – Gary Vee: I'm not in it for money
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the world's best-known entrepreneurs, Gary Vaynerchuk first became famous in the late 90s, when he turned his dad's local bottle shop into a mu...
#173 – SiSU Health: Self-service check ups
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise physiologist Dr Noel Duncan is changing the way we look at our health. His business, SiSU Health, manufactures self-service health stations t...
#172 – Elle Ferguson: Elle Effect
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With 650k+ followers on Instagram, Aussie influencer Elle Ferguson is known as a fashion icon right around the world. Last year, she took her social m...
#171 – Your Property Your Wealth: Daniel Walsh
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Save as much as possible, for as long as possible." Daniel Walsh bought his first property at just 19 years of age, and since then has built a portfo...
#170 – Sol Cups: Rebecca Veksler
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Each year in Australia, one billion takeaway coffee cups are produced and then thrown in the trash. But our guest this week is changing all that. Rebe...
#169 – Malcolm Quinn: Making the most of adversity
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"I hate losing more than I like winning." After receiving an inheritance of $46k following the death of his grandmother, Malcolm Quinn started his own...
#168 – Paul Roos: From AFL to mindfulness
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Mentor with Mark Bouris, we're speaking with one of the most legendary players and coaches in AFL history, Paul Roos. I chat to Roosy...
#167 – Chargrill Charlie's: Saul Cher
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"The day I came to work in this business, it felt like mine." Host Mark Bouris, sits down with the co-owner of one of Sydney's most loved institutions...
#166 – Caleb Bush: Experiential marketing
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The way we market has changed dramatically – and staying on top of the latest trends is crucial if you want to communicate your message effectiv...
#165 – Lucas Becker: Grilo protein
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not your average protein powder. In this episode, I'm joined by Lucas Becker, co-founder of health food company, Grilo Protein. Since 2016, Grilo has ...
#164 – Isaac John: YKTR
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“I've taught myself everything - it's all out there for you to figure out.” This week I'm joined by Isaac John, a former NRL player who ha...
#163 – Jack Bloomfield: From whiz kid to e-commerce superstar
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Anyone who wants to do it, can do it.” In this episode, I'm joined by an impressive young man, Jack Bloomfield. Jack is 17 years old, and...
#162 – Sarah Cichy: SHUK Communications
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stories from the Green Wave: This week I'm joined by Sarah Cichy, who is the founder of a PR company specialising in a rapidly growing industry - cann...
#161 – Kelly Taggart: Roses Only
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week is our Mother's Day special episode, with Kelly Taggart, the Chief Operating Officer of the Roses Only Group. Kelly has been with Roses Only...
#160 – Dave Sharma: Public service and politics
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm joined by Dave Sharma, who is currently the Liberal Party candidate for Wentworth, which is former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's old...
#159 – Parkrun: From fad to fitness success
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Come for the social aspect, stay for the running.” Fitness crazes come and go all the time, but one that has really got some legs is Park...
#158 – Save This Rhino: Kevin Pieterson & David Wild
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“We've got the technology that can help save a species.” This week is a very different episode for me - but a really amazing and important...
#157 – Snackwize: Taking over office snacks
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“People at work want something healthy." Conor Reynolds is the founder of Snackwize, delivering healthy snack boxes to corporate clients all around ...
#156 – Dean Jones: Glamming up fashion subscriptions
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“What our customers wear has a big impact on their sense of self.” I'm joined by Dean Jones, the CEO of hugely successful fashion rental c...
#155 – Todd Greenberg: The business of entertainment and Sport
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“There's no doubt in my mind, the NRL is in the entertainment business.” I'm joined by National Rugby League CEO, Todd Greenberg, who give...
#154 – Shelter: The next generation of gym and spa
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Mills is the founder of Shelter, a space that combines fitness classes with relaxation and wellness. Shelter incorporates spin classes and boxing ...
#153 – Sweat: The app which is dominating female fitness
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“We want to be the world's biggest digital gym.” The fitness industry is a huge global business - and this episode I'm joined by one of it...
#152 – Treasurer Josh Frydenberg: What it’s like looking after the Australian economy
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Everybody has a voice, and we want everyone to be the best they can be.” This week I'm joined by a special guest, Australia's Treasurer, ...
#151 – Total Image Group: Combining fashion with corporate uniforms
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Every day, 300,000 Australians wear a work uniform we've made.” Pamela Jabbour is the founder and CEO of Total Image Group, which has spe...
#150 – Sparkling White Smile: Turning opportunity into success
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“We make people love their smiles." Alison Egan started her cosmetic teeth-whitening business when she was just 19 years old, and has grown it i...
#149 – Pirtek: An Iconic Aussie Business
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Technology is an enabler for future jobs, not a replacement.” I'm joined by Walter Davey, who co-founded the Australian hydraulics busine...
#148 – Prime Minister Scott Morrison: Business and Politics
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Mentor with Mark Bouris, “Big business needs small business.” This week we have a special guest, Prime Minister the Hon. ...