NOT The Rob Bell Podcast

Tara Senam has worked in hospitality all of her working life. Now she heads up Meraki Group, forging her own path with popular destinations on the Central Coast including Pinoccios Wine, Motel Mezza at Wyong, and The Pantry at Forresters Beach.

We discuss fostering talent in a challenging labour market, how to stand out from the crowd and become a destination, and so much more.

Amanda Kassis-Page is Founder and Salon Director at Intouch Hair Creations, on the NSW Central Coast.

We talk about growing a business to become one of the leading local salons, how customer experience is pivotal to success. We discuss challenges and unexpected successes from the pandemic shutdown, and so much more.

Jeff Weber is the owner of Coffee Port at Terrigal, on the NSW Central Coast. Many of us love a great coffee, and Jeff's meticulous planning and focus on consistency helps Coffee Port deliver a consistent, high quality experience every time. We chat about that, his journey, and some amazing environmental initiatives which are fundamental to Coffee Port's operations.

Follow Coffee Port at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee.port/

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

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

Julia Lessing is an Actuary. You may not know what that is, but Actuaries are behind some of the biggest forecasting and financial modelling decisions made in business. We'll explore just how Actuaries perform what seems to be Mathematical Magic, how their data informs intelligent decision making for Complex People Oriented problems, and so much more on Episide #028 of NOT The Rob Bell Podcast.

Emily Beatty is the marketing manager at East Coast Beverages, one of the Central Coast's largest 

With a 50year history of making orange juice and more, we find out what's working with their marketing, where they're finding success, and challenges along the way. All that and more!

Adam Long, also known as The Ethical CEO, works with Ethical and Sustainable businesses. We discuss the differences between a Social Enterprise, and a regular company with a cause "bolted on", what it takes to make a successful Social Enterprise, how to get Matt Damon to wear your socks, and so much more.

Peace Mitchell is co-founder of the Women's Business School, and Ausmumpreneur. 

She's faced her own challenges starting and building her own businesses, and is now helping other Women forge their own business success. 

We talk about challenges in business, taking a leap into new territory, securing grants to fulfill purpose, and so much more. This is a great discussion, with amazing insights.

In this episode of Not The Rob Bell Podcast, Jackie takes us through the world of Venture Capital.

She's worked in startups but is now Investment Manager at Airtree Ventures, an Aussie VC firm which has invested in Prospa, Canva, and so many more.

We chat about misconceptions around Venture Capital, how Venture funds are looking for investable businesses, just as much as businesses are looking for investors. It's an insightful discussion and lifts some of the mystery from how Venture Capital works - check it out!

Connect with Jackie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jvullinghs/ Jackie's website: www.jvullinghs.com Airtree Ventures: https://www.airtree.vc/

Starting her professional career as a Teacher, Naomi founded Kimberlin Education, which is a specialist agency for delivering innovative and exciting education programmes to suit their clients' needs and objectives.

Nick Roberts has performed opening acts for Bon Jovi and toured the USA with his band October Rage. While cherishing those experiences, he's found a passion for investment. 

Launching his book The Rockstar Investor he's sharing his knowledge with a growing worldwide audience.

We talk about life on the road, lessons learnt from investing, how mindset can change your life, and so much more.