Be The Drop

If you're the kind of person that wants to work on your business 24/7 and sometimes struggle to find balance - today's podcast is going to be especially beneficial for you! #BusinessAddicts is the podcast for people addicted to business. Loren Bartley is the Producer and Co-Host of #BusinessAddicts, which for the past 2 years has been building its community of predominantly business owners who identify as so passionate about their business that other aspects of their lives can sometimes suffer. This is a community that recognises that passion, but also provides support. 

In today's episode of Be The Drop, Loren talks about building community for business, about being brave enough to be vulnerable, and she reveals how to feed the beast without starving the person you are...

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 How can street art and the community it brings together investigate what it means to be Australian? The Real Australians Say Welcome street art project was inspired by a line in our national anthem. How did this poster series and the subsequent posters spark discussion and debate about multiculturism in Australia? 

Peter Drew has been making street art for the last 9 years, but he began his Real Australians Say Welcome project back in 2014. While studying in Glasgow for a year, Peter considered in depth what it meant to be Australian; when you go overseas, he says, you "become Australian: Peter, the Australian guy." He felt then that he should have an opinion about what that means. From humble beginnings, you can see his posters all over Australia.

In today's episode of Be The Drop, which was recorded live on stage during the Adelaide Podcast Festival at The Elephant British Pub, Peter talks about the power of the ancient forum of outdoor space, considers the notion of unity and reveals why it's important to listen to your haters...

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Set in the age of Amazon and online content, with a backdrop of funding cuts to the arts, how does a Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas make its way in the world? The Wheeler Centre  provides a forum for conversation, with extremely varied topics, from erotic literature to human rights, so its community is not a homogenous group. However, that doesn't mean that its members are any less engaged.Hosting around 250 public events every year, around 80% of which are free, the Wheeler Centre has limited barriers to entry for those wishing to participate.

Director Michael Williams discusses how in an online world people are increasingly searching for connection to generate a sense of identity. The Wheeler Centre has developed a strong and engaged community by providing a supportive environment for investigating ideas. In today's episode of Be The Drop, Michael talks about implementing a contract to conversation, having pride in your expertise and being a part of something bigger than yourself...

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What happens when a lineup of talented South Australian female change-makers present to room of over 100 passionate business women? The ground shakes (literally there was an earthquake), the room is electric and attendees leave with their heads buzzing full of ideas and inspiration! That's exactly what happened at Sass Summit 2017 on Friday 10th February at the Adelaide Convention Centre. 

Now in its third year, Sass Summit has gotten bigger each year. I had the absolute privilege of being MC at this incredible event, with the honour of introducing many wonderful female speakers. Whilst there, I also recorded a number of live interviews for today's episode of Be The Drop. In this episode we discuss the value of community for women in business, advice on how to be a female change-maker and what it means to give women permission to rise and thrive together...

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How does cheese bring people together? Sheree Sullivan, Founder of Udder Delights, believes her cheese tells the Australian business story in its simplest form; from local dairy farmers providing the milk, to her making the cheese in historic Hahndorf, being sold by trusted retailers and finally ending up in people's homes.

Sheree's community is made up of family owned businesses and consumer families who value handmade, trustworthy food products. From starting the business aged 21 to hiring a National Sales Manager in 2015, Sheree and her husband Saul have built Udder Delights steadily over time in size and profile. In today's episode of Be The Drop, Sheree talks to us about using the media, remaining level headed, and she reveals how to build a business from the ground up...

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There are conversations you have with people that exude such a genuine passion, that you can't help but be swept up in it. In this episode, I had one such conversation with Life Coach and Founder of The Happiness Hunter, Fiona Redding.

After reevaluating what was important in her life, Fiona started a walking group, to connect to herself, to others and to nature. Three years on, her personal priority/passion has turned into an Australia-wide movement, bigger than herself; a community of 'Happiness Hunters' walking together and supporting one another. 

In today's episode of Be The Drop, Fiona talks to me about focus, faith, and changing the world one walk at a time...

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If you have a genuine interest in the content you're putting out there, the chances are high that others will feel the same. Before you know it, you've got an audience who are engaged in your content.

This is what James Deg, founder of bathblogger.com, discovered after initial interest from Instagram pictures he posted of the unusual baths he'd come across during a trip to Japan. After only 8 months, James' blog has grown significantly and he is expanding his authority in the world of bathing. In today's episode of Be The Drop, James talks to us about finding his niche and gives us his 'two for the price of one' top communication tip...

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When you're true to yourself, your communication will always be authentic and unique. This is the advice of Erin Fraser, founder of Blankspace Co, a boutique marketing consultancy focussing on events, brands and lifestyle. After establishing a solid career with big brands such as Estee Lauder, Avon and Tom Ford, Erin took what she'd learned within the professional community she'd built and started something for herself. In today's episode, Erin talks passion, reveals how to handle negativity and gives us her top tips for communicating...

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In a world where automation and less face to face contact are starting to take over, John Saldin has identified the value and business opportunities that exist in taking time to build relationships in person. Through his business, Adelaide Business Strategy, John works with a range of clients to connect them with relevant business contacts in order to help them grow their business. The strength of John's strategic business development abilities has been built on face to face communication, and as such, John places significant value in building interpersonal relationships. Here's John's tips for creating a great network that catalysis connection...

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When Carly Barry-Thompson wanted to connect with like-minded women she struggled to find the genuine connection she was looking for. So instead of accepting the options available, she began a facebook group with a group of women she met at a conference. From this facebook group to now a connected and active community of women, Carly is empowering women to take their business to the next level. Here are Carly's tips for fostering a community of female change-makers...

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