In this episode, Sheree talks to David Ford, creator and director of New Point Recruitment, and founder of Gold Coast Professionals Hub, as part of our mini-series called ‘Share Your Small Business Story’.

In this episode, David shares

his knowledge and expertise in current recruitment trends and strategies

his thoughts on the Great Resignation, and

his experience building an engaged LinkedIn group in the midst of a pandemic.

About New Point Recruitment: What we are continually striving to do at New Point Recruitment is help businesses connect with good people that will make a positive impact on their company. The flow on effect for that is a thriving market for the Gold Coast and surrounding regions, further employment opportunities and business owners and their staff enjoying their place of work. It sounds really simple however it is quite complex and requires a focus on candidate attraction strategies, the delivery of sound recruitment processes, an excellent understanding of businesses and a good understanding of our current job market. We have found success in what we do and achieve results for our clients. Our goal, at New Point, is to deliver better recruitment outcomes for our clients. We achieve this through sound processes, the use of technology and innovative candidate sourcing strategies.

In addition to our recruitment services, we assist companies with HR consulting, business consulting and executive search and selection. Please click on the below to view our business and recruitment services:

Recruitment Services

Executive Search and Specialist Recruitment

Human Resources Consulting

Business Consulting

About Gold Coast Professionals Hub: The Gold Coast Professionals Hub is an exclusive LinkedIn group of business Professionals and Executives created specifically to give each of us a voice in a respectful peer to peer environment. Our purpose is:

Providing a local Gold Coast and greater region group for you to connect with like-minded professionals - it's a collaborative open forum for ideas and innovation. This is not and never will be linked to a membership that requires the commitment of regular meetings or membership fees

Providing opportunity for ongoing professional development through the sharing of knowledge, research and opinions.

Providing a platform for locals to share upcoming events and/or showcase their business - It is not our purpose to sell our services or products in this environment. If at any time there is a special event or unique opportunity you feel would be beneficial for our group, we will be happy to post it once approved.

LinkedIn - David Ford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfordnpr/

LinkedIn - Gold Coast Professionals Hub: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7009210/

Website - New Point Recruitment: https://www.goldcoastrecruitment.com.au/

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In this episode, Spencer talks to Nelson Ferreira, owner of Vibez Creative, a film production studio based on the Gold Coast, as part of our mini-series called ‘Share Your Small Business Story’.

In this episode, Nelson shares his journey from being a dentist in Venezuela, to travelling to Australia, finding his passion and starting Vibez Creative.

About Vibez Creative: Vibez Creative is a video production studio based on the Gold Coast, operating Australia-wide. We specialize in translating your brand’s vision into impactful cinematic films, and beautiful imagery that inspires action. Our projects range from weddings, sports, commercial, corporate, tourism, and much more. Let our lens capture your unique vibe.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibezcreative/ and https://www.instagram.com/nelfelife/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vibezcreative

Website: https://www.vibezcreative.com/

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In this episode, Sheree talks to Sam Squires, owner of Backbone Barbershop, as part of our mini-series called ‘Share Your Small Business Story’.

In this episode, Sam shares

his experience with launching a business on a shoestring budget;

using his business and marketing background to switch careers and become a barbershop owner, educator and brand ambassador; and

the lessons he has learnt running a small business which will continue to grow.

About Backbone Barbershop: Backbone Barbershop offers bespoke barbering services of the highest quality, complimenting traditional barbering with the newest styles and techniques.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackboneBarbershop/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebarbershop/ & https://www.instagram.com/samthebarberman/

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In this episode, Sheree sits down with Jade Massaad, Founder of ALKAM, an online fashion movement that seeks to combine fashion, sustainability and affordability.

Jade shares:

her experience with being stood down from her full-time job and starting a side hustle in the midst of a pandemic

the challenges she faced when returning to work post-lockdown and how this inspired her collections

and her beliefs that design, sustainability and affordability can co-exist harmoniously.

About ALKAM: Jade Massaad founded ALKAM in 2020 as a solution to the lack of affordable, good-quality, and timeless garments that seamlessly fit into one’s lifestyle. She had a burning need for a life-long, conscious wardrobe that answered to the devastating environmental and social impact of the fashion industry – designed with style and comfort in equal measure.

What began from her living room during the global pandemic with the desire to offer a timeless, unfussy and minimal wardrobe, ALKAM has grown sustainably over the past two years to what it is today: a movement in which design, sustainability and price can co-exist harmoniously.

Website: https://www.alkam-store.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alkam.store

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alkam.store

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In this episode, Spencer catches up with Kiel Tillman, Owner and Creative Director of Tillman Creative Co, a contemporary brand and design studio based on the Gold Coast, as part of our mini-series called ‘Share Your Small Business Story’.

Kiel shares:

his journey from designing at billabong to starting his own creative agency;

his involvement with the local creative community, including presenting at industry talks and workshops; and

insight into his signature style which has been the foundation of his creative business.

About Tillman Creative Co.: Tillman Creative Co. is a contemporary brand and design studio based on the Gold Coast, Australia. Our small but mighty team creates work fuelled by our distinctive style and unconventionally professional approach. We're a freethinking creative studio; no control freaks or solo flyers in the house. It’s all about real collaboration with real people to produce real results. Through our unconventionally professional approach, we create authentic branding solutions that resonate with the people. We specialise in brand identity, illustration, graphic design, murals and creative production, always finding the balance between creative impact and commercial results. We've been trusted by heaps of forward-thinking local and international companies to craft powerful creative that grows business, our client list including the likes of Corona, Oakley, Coopers, Black Hops, Yeti, Jameson, Wu Tang Clan and more.

Website: https://www.tillmancreative.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tillmancreativeco

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tillmancreativeco

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tillman-creative-co/

Behance: https://www.behance.net/tillmancreativeco

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In today's episode, Sheree chats with Elise Balsillie, head of Thryv Australia. Thryv is a secure, easy to use small business management platform that automates tasks and puts your customers at the center of your business.

Elise shares:

her knowledge and expertise in digitising small-medium businesses to streamline business admin tasks

what the research shows are the pain points that small businesses experience, and

how Thryv is helping business owners reach more customers, get paid faster, and manage their online presence.

We also have some exciting news about the inaugural Thryv Small Business Grant, and how you can apply.

RESOURCES

About Thryv: Thryv is a secure, easy to use small business management platform that automates tasks and puts your customers at the center of your business.

Thryv Small Business Grant: https://www.thryvsmallbusinessgrant.com.au/

Website: https://www.thryv.com.au/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thryv

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getthryv/

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In today's episode, Sheree talks with Kate Chisholm, founder of The Power Within, where Kate’s passion is building community through connection and holistic health.

Kate is deeply passionate about guiding you to feel and understand the energy within your body, developing awareness so you can be fully present with your emotions, thoughts, and state of being.

Kate shares:

her experiences with alternative approaches to business and life

her perspective on COVID-19

her experience in the military and work with veterans, and

her why for creating a conscious and connected community

RESOURCES

About The Power Within: Kate started ‘The Power Within‘ initially to share her own healing and spiritual journey with other like-minded souls. Kate decided that she didn’t want to do this alone and could gain so much more wisdom and collective knowledge from a conscious community. Do you ever feel like you would just love a safe space to share what’s going on for you to receive guidance, support or just be heard? That’s what Kate has created using her strength of being a connector.

In this community you learn about mindset tools, practical ways to integrate and balance energy, how to connect to breath, chakras, aromatherapy and Kate introduces holistic health practices that you can gain additional knowledge around.

Website: https://www.thepowerwithin.com.au/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerwithinkatiechis

Conscious Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerwithincommunity

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerwithin_katiechis/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9STEUCLSzyKeiw1vVJ4ZLQ

The Curious Collective Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1stJqfwHoInX36sF0kylZY

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In today's episode, Sheree sits down with Matt Swayn, Director of Atlantis Insurance and Risk Services, Principal of an Authorised Insurance Advice Practice of Insurance Advisernet Australia, as part of our mini-series 'Share Your Small Business Story'.

Matt shares:

his expertise on business insurance and risk management

his experiences and stories, including the good and the bad, with business insurance

his lessons learned in small business ownership

About Atlantis Insurance and Risk Services: Atlantis Insurance and Risk Services offer tailored insurance and risk management solutions and advice to businesses across Australia.

Their website is currently under construction and will be available shortly.

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In today's episode, Sheree sits down with Katie Bond, Owner & Sales Director at VMA Promotional Products on the Gold Coast, as part of our mini-series 'Share Your Small Business Story'.

Katie shares:

her knowledge and expertise in marketing using promotional products and branded corporate gifts

her experience managing and negotiating with overseas suppliers, which has been especially tough during recent challenging times,

the lessons she has learnt in owning and running small a business on the Gold Coast

About VMA Promotional Products:

We offer a full service for our clients including coming up with new ideas and products. We have many samples so we can discuss what may work best for them. We can also assist them with their branding and graphic design if needed and can determine the best printing method for their selected products.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VMAPromoProducts/

LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/katie-bond-vma-promo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vmapromo/

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In today's episode, Sheree talks to Matt Wahlstrom, owner of MJ Home Sales, a real estate team serving clients in Virginia, Maryland & D.C in the USA, Epic Roll BJJ, a jiu-jitsu clothing and lifestyle brand, and The One Bottle Company, a revolutionary new product that finally gives you what you need in a sports bottle, launching in 2022.

Matt shares:

his knowledge and expertise in starting and running small businesses across varying industries

his entrepreneurial mindset

his exciting new invention that is set to launch this year

About MJ Home Sales:

Matthew & Jessica Wahlstrom are husband and wife Realtors® and the owners of MJ Home Sales, a real estate team serving clients in Virginia, Maryland & D.C.  Matthew and Jessica’s passion for the real estate began in early 2009 when they purchased their first home in Warrenton Virginia.  In 2013, Matthew made a decision to pursue a full-time career in real estate. Shortly after getting licensed, Matthew joined Pearson Smith Realty.  It wasn’t long before Jessica got her real estate license, joined Pearson Smith Realty and began working alongside Matthew.  After a successful first year of real estate together, Matthew and Jessica decided to start their own RE team, MJ Home Sales.  The goal was to create a fresh new RE brand that offers its clients exceptional service paired with a genuine desire to create life-long relationships with their clients! In addition to our residential services, MJ Home Sales also offers investment services. From funding to consulting, MJ Home Sales can support a multitude of investor needs. With an emphasis on superior client service, effective home sale strategies, innovative marketing, and investment consulting services, the MJ Home Sales team are quickly becoming a recognizable RE brand in the Northern Virginia area.

Website: http://mjhomesalesva.com/

Instagram: @mjhomesales

About Epic Roll BJJ:

Epic Roll was created as a jiu-jitsu lifestyle brand that could connect the grappling community on a global level. Epic Roll BJJ represents unity, love, and respect among our BJJ brothers and sisters. Epic means: E-exposing, P-potential, I-inside, C-champions. We want to see Epic Roll connect the jiu-jitsu community on a global level, so don't forget to #epicrollbjj with your Epic Roll products!

Website: https://epicrollbjj.com/

Instagram: @epicrollbjj

About The One Bottle Company:

Hassle-free, clean and convenient way to mix your pre-workout, green smoothie or protein shake on-the-go. The One Bottle is a revolutionary new product that finally gives you what you need in a sports bottle.

Website: https://www.theonebottlecompany.com/

Instagram: @theonebottlecompany

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