

#54 - JP Drake - Price Gouging, Debt Crisis & The Fight for Aussie Shoppers
š In This Straight-Talking Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with JP Drake ā the powerhouse behind Drakes Supermarkets, Australiaās largest independent grocery chain, known for taking on Coles & Woolies head-on.
From pushing trolleys as a teenager to steering a $1+ billion retail empire, JPās story is as gritty as it is inspiring ā and heās not afraid to call it exactly how he sees it.
We dive into:
š How he went from ātrolley boyā to company director ā and the lessons learned along the way
š° Price gouging by the supermarket giants ā and why itās hurting everyday Aussies
š The state of Australiaās cost-of-living crisis, debt blow-out & immigration pressures
š± Why heās using social media to fight theft, spark debate & stay connected with shoppers
šŖ The future of independent retail in a country dominated by big players
šØāš©āš§ The balance between business growth, community impact & family life
This is a raw, no-fluff conversation with a bloke whoās walked the aisles, fought the giants, and built a business on loyalty, grit, and doing whatās right for the customer.
š Timestamps for Easy Navigation:
0:00 ā Intro
05:00 ā JPās journey from trolley boy to retail boss
20:00 ā Price gouging & supermarket competition
40:00 ā Australiaās debt, immigration & cost-of-living pressures
1:05:00 ā The role of social media in modern business
1:20:00 ā Final thoughts
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