Bill Gremos is an entrepreneur who grew up behind his parents' fast-food and convenience stores.

From starting as a teenage market trader to founding the household name DecoRug, Bill has been in business since the age of 17.

Having sold and exited from DecoRug, he has now founded HomeMakerCentral, Australia's first eShopping Home SuperCentre exclusively for well-known homeware retailers such as Barbeques Galore, Beds n Dreams, and Villeroy & Boch. The e-commerce platform empowers established bricks-and-mortar retailers to 'muscle-up' against pure-play online competition. 

Gremos shares how he navigated the challenges of the global financial crisis and why customer service is integral to survival.

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How do you build a culture people can’t wait to join and don’t want to leave? 

Shelley Johnson has led human resources teams for over a decade, coaching executives and business owners to become the leader they wish they had, build a dream team, and create a culture that has people talking — and applying. 

Mark and Shelley delve into the intricacies of managing people in the workplace, recognising the importance of HR in handling difficult situations, utilising organisational psychology to encourage behavioural shifts, and addressing ethical dilemmas.

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Michael Porter's family runs Australia's leading condom business – Four Seasons. 

Porter's background in Marketing & PR, having previously worked for Ogilvy & M&C Saatchi, has developed his ability to seek out opportunities in and outside of the family business.

He established Skin Control in July 2019 whilst helping grow the Four Seasons condom brand (taking a page out of the Wizard book - one of the ads created was banned from Aussie TV.)

Over the past 12 months, Skin Control has grown by over 175% year on year and sells a packet of Pimple Patches every 10 seconds.

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Jack Manning-Bancroft is a proud Bundjalung man and the founder of AIME - a mentoring and educational movement he started back studying at the University of Sydney.

He doesn’t call himself CEO, director or any of that, but he loves the work they do.

Jack is driven by how we can create a fairer world, and his thinking is now drawn to the bigger picture - about how we can change the way we organise our world.

This chat is all about challenging assumptions. About challenging the way we live, lead, & think.

This podcast expands your horizons about the systems that run our world and how you can change your thinking to change how you live and do business. 

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After a near-death experience and mental breakdown, Tristan Sternson redirected his drive for sports into a thriving business career.

Tristan Sternson is an Australian tech industry pioneer and the global co-lead of Singtel company NCS NEXT. From transforming underperforming companies to international success, Tristan's journey is one of resilience and determination.

Discover how he overcame obstacles, found his breakthrough, and became a leader in the digital tech industry. 

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This is a bonus episode with leading economist Stephen Koukoulas and Mark Bouris. 

It’s that time again when leading economist Stephen Koukoulas bring you a bonus episode in the lead-up to June 2023 RBA announcement. 

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Professor Nicholas Opie is a biomedical engineer and world expert in brain-computer interface technology.

He and Thomas Oxley co-founded Synchron, a leading brain-computer interface company.

Learn about their groundbreaking brain implant, the Stenrode, enabling paralyzed individuals to control digital devices with their thoughts.

Mark and Nicholas discuss the challenges of transitioning revolutionary brain-computer interface technology from academic research to the market.

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Every business owner deserves access to a like-minded community. 

Daniel Hakim is the co-founder of BOA (Business Owners App) established by the team behind Australia’s members-only Club of United Business (CUB).

BOA is a new business-focused social media platform aims to create an even access to networking for business owners. 

Mark and Daniel examine the essential elements that business owners truly need, including the energy derived from connecting with like-minded individuals. 

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Activewear isn't a new phenomenon. 

Lorna Jane Clarkson is the founder of the activewear apparel company Lorna Jane. 

With a global presence and a name that's become synonymous with activewear, Lorna Jane shares how her business continues to innovate and stay relevant amidst a growing number of competitors in the market.

Mark and Lorna dive into the key differentiators that set Lorna Jane's brand apart, the importance of fostering innovative thinking within her team, and what inspires her as a founder.

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Dom Taylor, the managing director of Uber ANZ, discusses the company's evolution over the years, and what the future of the gig economy looks like.

Synonymous with the gig economy, Uber have created a product that is loved by customers and contractors who value the freedom & flexibility of the platform.

How does a business that created a new industry, continue to evolve and grow?

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