You don’t become a globally renowned designer by accident. But if you ask Sibella Court, one of Australia’s most sought-after stylists, she never had a master plan to make it big. 

From global brand campaigns to bestselling books and hit TV shows, Sibella built a design empire balancing great instincts, good relationships, and sound commercial judgement.   

Her approach to business is somewhat unconventional, but it is a masterclass in backing yourself, building a brand organically, and knowing when it’s time to move on. 

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The Business Of podcast is brought to you by the University of New South Wales Business School, produced with Deadset Studios.  

This episode is hosted by Dr Juliet Bourke, with insights from Professor Barney Tan. 

The transcript and show notes can be found on our website here. 

Listen to our episode about blending creativity and commerciality with Alexandra Smart here. 

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Could collaborative consumption be the cure for our throwaway culture? Robert Chan, the managing director of car-sharing platform Turo, believes we're on the brink of an ownership revolution. 

“The average power drill is only on for 13 minutes of its life. You don't want (to buy) the power drill; you want (to fix) the hole in the wall. How do we get the benefit without having all the stuff is really what the sharing economy is trying to do.” 

From rideshares to designer handbags, power tools to luxury getaways, the sharing economy is rewriting the rules of how we consume. But as Robert explains, behind the success stories lie a complex web of challenges that can make or break these platforms. 

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The Business Of podcast is brought to you by the University of New South Wales Business School, produced with Deadset Studios.  

This episode is hosted by Dr Juliet Bourke, with insights from Professor Barney Tan. 

The transcript and show notes can be found on our website here. 

Listen to our episode with Roby Sharon-Zipser about how he started hipages, a digital marketplace that connects tradespeople to homeowners, here. 

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The social impacts of Australia’s housing crisis are well documented, and we’re starting to feel its effect on business.  

“We know in Sydney, for example, the housing crisis costs the economy $10 billion a year. So it is not just a social crisis, it's a productivity and economic crisis as well.”   

Professor Philip Oldfield, Head of School at UNSW Built Environment, explains how a lack of affordable housing near major employment hubs is impacting the people who work there, and how businesses can build better workplaces.  

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AI is revolutionising the way we work – automating everything from email creation and data analysis, through to medical diagnostics. But does faster really mean better?  

As businesses chase efficiency, are we measuring productivity in the right way – or just the easiest way? 

The Dean of UNSW’s Business School, Professor Frederik Anseel, says true productivity isn’t about hours worked; it’s about impact. With technology handling more and more of the routine, the real value may lie in creativity, problem-solving, and big ideas. 

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The Business Of podcast is brought to you by the University of New South Wales Business School, produced with Deadset Studios.  

This episode is hosted by Dr Juliet Bourke. 

The transcript and show notes can be found on our website here. 

Listen to our episode on ‘The Business Of AI’ with Founder and CEO of Ethical AI Advisory, Catriona Wallace here.  

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Every second, 12 tonnes of plastic are manufactured globally, and millions of tonnes end up as waste.   

For entrepreneur James Lancaster, this stark reality drove him to create Renew IT, a company dedicated to sustainability, in a bid to tackle the problem head on.  

What started as a recycling business that generated value from discarded electronics became a passion. After a decade of recycling old office printers and monitors, Renew IT partnered with UNSW to develop world-first technology that turns e-waste plastic into 3D printer filament.  

James believes the solution to our global waste issue lies in innovative technologies. 

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This episode is hosted by Dr Juliet Bourke, with insights from Professor Barney Tan. 

The transcript and show notes can be found on our website here. 

For more information on Renew IT check out their website.  

Listen to our episode with Lottie Dalziel on how she created her sustainable startup, Banish, here. 

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The global cricket market is booming. It’s projected to be worth 6.1 billion dollars this year. 

And while traditional revenue streams such as broadcast rights, sponsorships, and ticket sales still drive the cricket business, it’s the shortened T20 format that’s drawing in new revenue and new fans. 

Former cricket star turned commentator Lisa Sthalekar explains the lucrative business behind one of Australia’s favourite sports and what it can teach you about your company. 

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The Business Of podcast is brought to you by the University of New South Wales Business School, produced with Deadset Studios.  

This episode is hosted by Dr Juliet Bourke, with insights from Professor Barney Tan. 

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You can listen to our episode with Drew Arthurson from the Sydney Swans here. 

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"Do you have cash?" It's a question that's becoming increasingly rare in 2025. Nowadays, many of us prefer the convenience of digital wallets over physical cards, not to mention banknotes and coins. 

According to Richard Holden, an economist and UNSW Scientia Professor, we're moving towards a "functionally cashless" society, with the costs associated with carrying cash on the rise. 

But what does this shift mean for businesses? And how can we ensure a smooth transition that doesn't leave anyone behind? 

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The Business Of podcast is brought to you by the University of New South Wales Business School, produced with Deadset Studios.  

This episode is hosted by Dr Juliet Bourke. 

The transcript and show notes can be found on our website here. 

Interested in reading more insights from Scientia Professor Richard Holden? Check out his website. 

And if you’d like to hear our episode with Hayden Smith from Pearler, you can find that here. 

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Podcasting has completely reshaped the audio landscape, pulling audiences away from other media and into a space where brands, businesses, and creators can connect directly with engaged listeners. 

Today, companies are leveraging podcasts as a powerful marketing tool—leveraging the medium’s popularity as an accessible platform for authentic storytelling.  

James Cridland is the editor of Podnews, a world-leading podcast industry newsletter and he’s been tracking the rise of on-demand audio since the early 2000s. His advice for standing out in an increasingly crowded space? Focus on the fundamentals. 

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In 2018, Lottie Dalziel scribbled down a New Year's resolution: Do better for the planet. Unlike most of us, she actually followed through. 

Frustrated by the lack of practical and authentic eco-friendly products on the market, Lottie decided she’d take matters into her own hands. While most startups take years to refine their product, test the market, and strategise their launch, Lottie built Banish – a marketplace and education platform focused on environmental responsibility – in just two weeks. 

Her secret? A low risk, cost-effective approach and a willingness to let her customers feedback shape the start-up... This is how she turned a gap in the market into an expanding business.  

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The Business Of podcast is brought to you by the University of New South Wales Business School, produced with Deadset Studios.  

This episode is hosted by Dr Juliet Bourke, with insights from Professor Barney Tan. 

The transcript and show notes can be found on our website here. 

For more information on Banish check out their website or grab a copy of Lottie’s new book ‘365+ Ways to Save the Planet and your Money at the Same TIme’.  

If you want to hear Lottie speak further on sustainability, subscribe to Banish’s podcasts; ‘How To Save Our Planet’ and ‘Sustainability Further’. 

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Apple doesn’t sell computers. It sells creativity.  

Or maybe it’s more accurate to say people don’t buy computers, they buy the story a company tells about them – that they’re creative, clever, responsible, or anything else that might matter.  

Shane Currey, the founder of PRIME Collective Australia, learned this while working in the luxury brand space – without a powerful story behind a brand name, a laptop is just a laptop. 

So how do you tell stories people want to believe?  And what about the stories you tell about the people within the business? Shane says the right narrative can be a ‘weapon of mass alignment,’ and he can help you point your people in the same direction.  

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