Bunnings has grown into an A$18b+ revenue-making retail beast and is expanding into new categories. In this episode, the boss - who's been at Bunnings for 20 years - explains everything about the company's playbook.

Guest:

Mike Schneider, Bunnings Group Managing Director

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[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] I invested in Recorp, a new aluminium can manufacturer, last year - this is the first time I've seen the factory in operation! Come on a tour with me and the CEO to see beverage cans being made from raw metal.

NOTE: The factory tour is loud so I recommend watching the video version of this episode on YouTube with captions.

Guest: Bruce Parton, Recorp CEO

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[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE CHANNEL - Search: Madison Malone] New Zealand's Defence Science and Technology Unit has been in operation 70 years, but no one has been allowed to see the work they do inside a Naval Base - until now.

Guests:

David Galligan, DST Director & Chief Defence Scientist

Brian, DST Programme Lead

John, DST Senior Scientist

(Brian & John's surnames are not included for security reasons)

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[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] Qantas is placing a big bet on its international network, buying 200 new aircraft and teasing more ultra long-haul 15+ hour flights connecting Australia to Europe and the United States. In this interview, the airline's international CEO reveals its plans to boost capacity and profitability.

Thank you to One NZ for sponsoring this episode! A company committed to connecting Kiwis to each other and the world.

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[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] Robbie Paul has helped hundreds of companies raise capital through Icehouse Ventures. It's returned millions of dollars to investors - but not without multiple failures. In this interview he explains how he qualifies entrepreneurs with the greatest chance of success, and why some start-ups fail to fire.

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