What do Harry Siedler, Pat Benata and Jack Newton have in common? Interestingly they have all had a role to play in the life of our next guest. Amanda's research and natural ability means that her shop and interior design business will always keep you on trend. Have a listen to how these pieces all come together.

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When you are serving your teachers beers at 15 surely you think you have made it in life. John has had Pubs in the blood from a young age but his path from pub to pub has had some interesting turns, including a stop by a chicken shop.

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I arrived in 1970 for one week and I have never left. Garry's commitment to winning and delivering quality across rugby league, bricklaying and running a small business is great to listen to and it has enabled to him to now put his time and energy into a childhood passion.

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Giving the nod to the Pope so that he can say his lines tends not to be the role of the host of Taree's Max FM but you just never know where life will land you. Jeremy takes us on a journey where he is driven by the next challenge whether that be politics, baking or managing events. And apparently you can take the boy out of Canberra but you can't take the politics out of the boy... or maybe you can?

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We got off the plane and my husband said "I've decided we are going to do the Brewery" and I said "Okay". Helen reflects on they arrived at that point. She is loving beer, loving the brewery and bringing a background of policy, marketing and project management to the business. Listen out for her reflections on women in business and comments on life long learning.

Check out and order their beer at thecoastalbrewingcompany.com or visit them in person.
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Managing change in journalism over the last 30 years is no small feat but if you add to that a quick shift to running a supermarket in a country town after life upheaval you really have to learn how to "pivot". Jeanene strolls through this understated interview reflecting on moments that would have many of us just spinning.

You can check out some of her stories at the www.greatlakesadvocate.com.au 
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How much do you want people to "tell" you what to do in life and business? What does it take to have your book rejected by Amazon? Is there really a Dulwich Hill bicycle club? You can't miss our author, artist, award winning media adviser and designer!

Explore her work at www.creativeshell.com.au 
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Having a heart attack while doing what you love, well you will never see massage the same again. Paul manages to take these things in his stride as he and his wife Lee take a garage business and turn it into a local health centre. You will enjoy the laughs and learnings with Paul and Lee as they reflect on how they worked together to get where they are today and all the people who have played a role along the way.

Check out the massage business at www.paulkingmassage.com 
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When your mum helps you get into bars and then plays bouncer surely, as an up and coming country music star you are onto a good thing. From Nashville, to Tamworth, to Wingham, please join Georgia and I as we discuss the business of music, making video clips, finding the next hit, managing a team and the difference a change of clothes can make.

And check out all her great music at www.hudsonrosemusic.com.au 
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“If there was a play, I was always the tree at the back”

From a pretty shy Lebanese boy in a very anglo regional town, to a much loved successful local business owner and community figure, John Mansour gives us plenty to reflect on and smile about. 

“I still remember my Mum kicking me up the backside to go and stand in front of people because I was nervous. I had no self confidence, but it was the best thing she ever taught me.”

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John’s family business, that he has inherited, has been operating for over 70 years with shops in Forster, Taree and Port Macquarie as well as online. John shares about the effect his father's death had on his future, managing technology and online shopping, shutting down a shopfront after 50 years and sparkling high heels.

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