CEO Stories with Jonathan Herps

In this episode of  Business Focus Interview Series, Hugh Treseder, Founder and CEO of Float Space, shares his journey of transforming the boating rental industry through innovative technology. He discusses Float Space’s evolution from a local marketplace in Australia to an expanding global platform, emphasising the importance of investing in technology and adapting during challenges like COVID-19. Hugh explores the company’s unique value proposition, customer demographics, and future expansion plans. He provides insights into the critical lessons learned in leadership, the importance of surrounding oneself with talented people, and maintaining a resilient company culture. Hugh also reflects on his personal growth and shares practical advice for aspiring CEOs.

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📌 Connect with Floatspace & Hugh Treseder
🔗 Website:  www.floatspace.com/about-us
✉️ Email:   [email protected]
📞 Call:   +61 479 198 150
LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-treseder-063137b/ 

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

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In this episode of Stories of Scaling Up, Phil Hayes St Clair, Co-founder and CEO of Drop BioHealth, takes us through his journey in revolutionising digital health with innovative solutions. Phil discusses how Drop BioHealth leverages home-based blood tests and lifestyle data to provide personalised health insights, aiming to empower individuals and clinicians alike. He delves into the company's unique approach to making health monitoring more accessible and actionable, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Phil shares how the pandemic accelerated the demand for their services and the unexpected success they found with B2B clients, including telehealth businesses and health insurers. He also reflects on the importance of continuous learning, effective communication strategies, and balancing work with personal life. Phil’s insights offer a deep dive into the evolving landscape of digital health and provide valuable lessons on navigating challenges and fostering innovation in a rapidly changing industry.

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📌 Connect with Drop Bio Health & Phil Hayes-St Clair
🔗 Website: www.dropbiohealth.com
✉️ Email:  [email protected]
📞 Call:  +61 401 356 472
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/philhsc/ 

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

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3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
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In this episode of  Business Focus Interview Series, Mike Morgan, Managing Director of Insight, discusses his journey in leading a global technology solutions provider. With nearly six years at Insight, Mike shares how his leadership team’s dedication to core values—hunger, heart, and harmony—has driven the company's success across North America, Europe, and APAC. He highlights Insight’s approach to client solutions, from large corporations to small enterprises, and how their focus on values has made them an employer of choice in multiple countries. Mike also reflects on the impact of the pandemic on business operations, including the adoption of flexible workstyles and the evolution of technology use. He explores future challenges and opportunities, particularly in scaling operations and addressing the global shortage of tech talent.

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📌 Connect with Insight & Mike Morgan
🔗 Website: www.au.insight.com/en_AU/home.html
✉️ Email:  [email protected]
📞 Call:  +61 410 447 500
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mjmorgan/

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

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Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth. 
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3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
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In this episode of Business Focus Interview Series, Sissel Rosengren, Managing Director of Food Industry Foresight, shares her journey in providing market insights and data-driven solutions for the food and beverage industry. With over 30 years of experience, Sissel discusses how her company delivers vital market sizing, forecasting, and future trend insights for foodservice operators across 24 countries. She highlights how Food Industry Foresight supports global clients such as Nestlé and Unilever by delivering accurate data and predictions that inform strategic decisions. Sissel also discusses the impact of the pandemic on the industry, the formation of a new Foodservice Industry Association, and the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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📌 Connect with Managing Director Food Industry Foresight & Sissel Rosengren
🔗 Website: www.fiforesight.com
✉️ Email:  [email protected]
📞 Call:  +61 432 332 233
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sissel-rosengren-985a774/ 

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

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Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth. 
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3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
Map out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here

In this episode of Business Focus Interview Series, Rick Florence, Managing Director of Coldbuster Floor Heating, discusses his journey of acquiring and growing the business over the past six years. He shares insights on expanding Coldbuster's offerings to both B2B and B2C markets, providing underfloor heating solutions while creating opportunities for builders and industry professionals. Rick dives into the challenges of hiring skilled staff, learning from industry-specific knowledge, and adapting to pandemic-driven changes in inventory management. He offers practical advice for business owners on learning from mistakes, fostering client success, and valuing mentorship in business.

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📌 Connect with Coldbuster Floor Heating & Rick Florence
🔗 Website: www.coldbuster.com.au
✉️ Email:  [email protected]
📞 Call:  +61 400 330 086
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rick-florence-76578749/ 

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

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Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth. 
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3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
Map out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here

In this episode of Business Focus Interview Series, Craig West, CEO and founder of Succession Plus, shares insights on preparing businesses for successful exits. With over a decade of experience helping mid-market businesses (typically $5M-$100M in turnover), Craig talks about succession planning, employee share plans, and the importance of scaling without founder dependency. He discusses how the pandemic reshaped the way businesses think about work-life balance, exit strategies, and the need for flexible leadership. Craig also offers valuable advice on building long-term business plans that ensure both growth and exit readiness.

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📌 Connect with Succession Plus & Craig West
🔗 Website: www.succession.plus
✉️ Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: +61 418 414 766
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/craigwest/ 

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Business?

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Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth. 
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3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
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In this episode of “Business Focus” Interview series, Niki Skontos, CEO of eCommerce Logistics, shares the journey of growing her fulfillment and supply chain business while balancing family life. Starting the company five years ago, Niki quickly expanded from basic fulfillment services to offering full end-to-end logistics solutions for eCommerce businesses. She discusses the challenges of scaling during the pandemic, managing operational hurdles, and how she’s preparing the business for future growth. Niki also offers insights into the lessons she’s learned as an entrepreneur and the importance of setting up scalable systems early on.

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📌 Connect with eCom Logistics & Niki Skontos
🔗 Website:  www.ecomlogistics.com.au
✉️ Email:  [email protected]
📞 Call:  +61 2 9529 5392
LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/nikiskontos/

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Business?

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In this episode of "Business Focus" Interview series, Brad Rom, CEO of The Dinner Ladies, shares the fascinating growth journey of this premium frozen meal delivery service. Founded by two women in 2007, The Dinner Ladies provides time-poor families with delicious, ready-made meals. Brad dives into how the pandemic accelerated the company's growth, the unique challenges of scaling a frozen meal business, and the strategies he implemented to ensure scalability. He discusses work-life balance, the importance of seizing opportunities, and how he's navigating supply chain disruptions and rising costs. This episode offers valuable insights for CEOs and entrepreneurs managing growth in uncertain times.

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📌 Connect with The Dinner Ladies & Brad Rom
🔗 Website: www.dinnerladies.com.au
✉️ Email:  [email protected]
📞 Call:  +61 410 587 518
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brad-rom-64317332/

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Business?

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1. Subscribe to our podcast
Get actionable strategies to run a more efficient business from someone who built & exited 3 multi-million $ companies.
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2. Download our free CEO Dashboard template 
Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth. 
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3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
Map out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here

In this episode of Stories of Scaling Up, Victor Zhang, CEO and Co-Founder of AlphaWallet and Smart Token Labs, delves into the world of blockchain technology. Victor discusses AlphaWallet's position as the leading open-source Ethereum-based wallet and the challenges of building technology ahead of market demand. He also shares insights on working with top global brands like football clubs and luxury companies and how AlphaWallet supports developers in creating blockchain applications. Victor touches on the importance of persistence, understanding customer needs, and preparing for long-term success in the fast-evolving blockchain industry.

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📌 Connect with AlphaWallet & Victor Zhang
🔗 Website: www.alphawallet.com
✉️ Email:  [email protected]
📞 Call:  +61 426 101 860
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/zhangzhongnan/

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Business?

If you’re interested, here are 3 ways I can help you right now: 

1. Subscribe to our podcast
Get actionable strategies to run a more efficient business from someone who built & exited 3 multi-million $ companies.
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2. Download our free CEO Dashboard template 
Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth. 
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3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
Map out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here

In this episode of Stories of Scaling Up, Raja Pradeep Co-Founder and CEO of AUP IT, shares insights on how his company provides fractional CIOs and CTOs to startups and scale-ups. Raj discusses the importance of technology strategy, cybersecurity, and how AUP IT helps businesses manage post-merger integrations and IT leadership. He also explores the challenges of scaling globally, building a strong company culture, and leveraging partnerships. Tune in for Raj's valuable advice for business owners and aspiring CEOs on navigating growth and maintaining focus in a fast-paced digital world.

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📌 Connect with AUP IT & Raja Pradeep
🔗 Website: www.aupit.com.au
✉️ Email:  [email protected]
📞 Call:  +61 401 571 933
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rajapj/ 

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupos.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@jonathanherps

Email: [email protected] 

🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Business?

If you’re interested, here are 3 ways I can help you right now: 

1. Subscribe to our podcast
Get actionable strategies to run a more efficient business from someone who built & exited 3 multi-million $ companies.
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2. Download our free CEO Dashboard template 
Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth. 
Click Here to download.

3. Book a 20-min Business Growth Call
Map out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here