The Mentor with Mark Bouris

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 the December 2023 RBA announcement. Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Hatzis and Bree Johnson are the masterminds behind Willow and Blake, and Frank Body. Frank Body started as an experimental project and quickly became a force to be reckoned with, now valued at over $100 million. Learn how Frank Body's groundbreaking branding strategy and social media tactics helped it rise to the top of the beauty industry.But the success of Frank Body isn't only about its products - it's also due to the visionary work of Willow & Blake, a creative agency that designed Frank Body's identity. Discover how Willow & Blake, renowned for their work with start-ups and challenger brands, brought their unique expertise to Frank Body, creating a visual and communicative masterpiece that resonated globally.Get a glimpse into the brand's philosophy, where every word and tone is carefully curated, understanding the enormous impact language has on building or breaking a brand.You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Stake, Australia's leading investing platform, I'm excited to share the third episode of 'Going Public' - a new monthly series giving you unique access to the entrepreneurs, founders and executives who've taken their business public.Richard White is the founder and CEO of WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC), an Australian tech success story providing leading logistics management software globally. The company offers software solutions for the international logistics industry, with offices in Australia & New Zealand, the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.The company was listed on the ASX in 2016 under the ticker WTC.DISCLAIMER:Views expressed are those of the individual only. This does not constitute financial advice. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stripe is a financial technology company that provides payment processing software and infrastructure for online transactions. The company's core business is to enable businesses to accept and manage payments online. Karl Durrance is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in IT and leadership. He is currently responsible for overseeing Stripe's operations in Australia and New Zealand, where he has been instrumental in driving the company's growth. Karl shares his insights on how Stripe has evolved from a simple online payment processor to an infrastructure business that supports startups and optimizes payment experiences. He provides valuable perspectives on how companies can navigate the constantly evolving startup landscape while boosting recurring revenue. Karl's deep knowledge of business finances and the future of the internet economy is evident in his discussion of Stripe's impact and his anticipation of trends for 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Girls Get Off is a female sex toy brand that normalises female pleasure founded by Viv Conway and Jo Cummins in 2020. The business goal is to be fun, relatable, and safe and to normalise buying sex toys. Girls Get Off has taken off, growing a huge online presence with their social content, including “Sunday confessions”, where they share anonymous sex confessions from their more than 70,000 Instagram followers. In a world where advertising rules, funding pressures, and social stigmas constrain businesses in the pleasure industry, learn how Girls Get Off is marketed despite censorship.You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maurice Werdegar has been an important figure in Silicon Valley since the 1990s.With his extensive background, including serving as the Chairman at Western Technology Investment (WTI) and his prior roles as a Venture Partner at Outlook Ventures and Chief Investment Officer at MetaMarkets, Maurice brings a wealth of experience to the table.He is not just an investor but a part of tech history, having made the first institutional check into Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the November 2023 RBA announcement. Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Smith is the CEO of B Corporation, BioPak, an award-winning, global leader in compostable single-use packaging that provides innovative, plant-based alternatives to food service plastics and helps businesses work towards a circular economy.In the infancy of BioPak, interest in sustainably sourced, compostable foodservice packaging was very low.  In over a decade, BioPak has disrupted an industry and continues to help businesses across the globe reduce the environmental impact of their operations. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Stake, Australia's leading investing platform, I'm excited to share the third episode of 'Going Public' - a new monthly series giving you unique access to the entrepreneurs, founders and executives who've taken their business public.Oleg Vornik is the CEO and Managing Director of DroneShield (ASX: DRO), an Australian and U.S. publicly listed company providing C-UAS (counter-drone) protection, focusing on Radio Frequency sensing, Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning, Sensor Fusion, Electronic Warfare, Rapid Prototyping and MIL-SPEC manufacturing. The company was listed on the ASX in 2016 under the ticker DRO.DISCLAIMER:Views expressed are those of the individual only. This does not constitute financial advice. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raquel Bouris was the visionary entrepreneur who defied scepticism to create a thriving unisex perfume brand valued at $20 million. At just 23 years old, Raquel boldly invested $12,000 into her dream of establishing a genderless fragrance business. The unisex perfume brand has redefined modern femininity and masculinity. With its meteoric rise, Who Is Elijah's unisex fragrances are now available in prestigious retailers like David Jones, Sephora, Adore Beauty, THE ICONIC, and even internationally in the UK and US. Raquel and Adam Bouris share their recent journey to New York Fashion Week in September 2023, where their brand continues to make waves in fashion and fragrance.You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.