Podcast Episodes

#490 Beyond the Brief: Dave Klaiber’s Journey from Directing Big Ad Campaigns to Real Conversations

Dave Klaiber built his career in advertising and directing — pitching big ideas and leading creative campaigns for major brands. But these days, he’s using his skills to tackle something more persona…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

#489: This Beloved Sydney Restaurant’s Closure Reveals the Crisis Facing Small Businesses

After five years of serving up the soul of Sicily in the heart of Paddington, Simone Crivello and Isobel Galloway made headlines a couple weeks ago with a raw, heartfelt message announcing the closur…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

#488 The Little Rickshaw: From Pop-Up to One of South Australia’s Best Restaurants

We headed down to Aldinga, South Australia, to sit with Trinh and Mike—the couple behind The Little Rickshaw. What started as a weekend pop-up in an old blacksmith’s workshop is now one of the most t…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Halfway Checkpoint: Sam Kelly, Deb Sams, Tracy Sheen & Ben Crowley

We’ve hit the halfway checkpoint.
Let’s take a look back at some of the best moments from The Mentor this year — packed with powerful insights and lessons.

Who do you want to see next on The Mentor? D…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

#487 Standing Out by Slowing Down: The Rise of The Bird Whiskey with Paul Giles

I’m proud to be a co-owner of The Bird Whiskey, alongside Andrew Nugent — but the person running the show every day is Paul Giles. In this episode, we sit down with the man who’s been flying the flag…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

#486 — Built It, Scaled It & Sold It. David Short’s Liquor Success & What’s Next

David Short went from running major operations in the liquor industry to backing himself and launching Shorty's Liquor—a boutique business that built a reputation serving some of Australia’s biggest …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

#485: Burnt Crusts & Second Chances: Pizza Bros’ Recipe for Reinvention with Joey Pepperoni & Marty McFly

When Joey Pepperoni and Marty McFly launched Pizza Bros in 2019, they saw a pizza scene obsessed with tradition—and asked: Where’s the rebel energy? Their answer? A mobile pizza truck that crashed fe…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

#484: The Future of Finance: How Swyftx is Redefining Crypto Trust in Australia with Jason Titman

When Jason Titman took the helm of Swyftx in 2019, he saw a crypto industry riddled with complexity—and a glaring gap: Where was the customer-first mindset? His answer? An exchange that treats Web3 l…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

#483: Moving towards Bassike 2.0: Building a Sustainable Fashion Brand with Deborah Sams

When they launched Bassike in 2006, Deborah Sams and Mary Lou Ryan weren’t just starting a brand—they were solving a problem. Frustrated by the lack of high-quality, sustainable wardrobe staples, the…

Published on 4 months ago

#482: AI’s Impact on you and your Business: What Every Owner needs to know with Tracy Sheen

When she was a kid, Tracy Sheens—author, businesswoman, and AI commentator—was obsessed with how tech worked. Today, she’s still tearing systems apart… only now, it’s AI myths she’s dismantling to he…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago