
The Mentor with Mark Bouris
Mark Bouris speaks to business owners and entrepreneurs, finding out what makes them tick and their plans for growth. Some business owners are on the way up and enjoying new success, others are at a turning point. Mark digs into their stories and finds out why they set out to create their own path, their challenges and where they go from here. Based on his own personal experiences and learnings, he also passes on his own guidance on how to take their business to the next level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 51min
#421 Tapestry AI: Revolutionising Data Monetisation for Business Growth
Christopher is a seasoned professional with a rich background, collaborating with major players like Kmart, Uber, and Hoyts Cinema Group. He introduces Tapestry, a revolutionary platform that he has been instrumental in developing. Tapestry's Retail+ and Supply+ products leverage advanced analytics and AI to empower small to medium-sized businesses, enabling them to compete effectively in the market. By fostering data ownership and personalised interfaces, Tapestry enhances real-world experiences. Understand how Tapestry's innovative technology, already piloted in 26 supermarkets, is set to transform data monetisation and usher new income streams for businesses, promising significant financial growth.You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4, 2023 • 42min
#420 Yellow Boxes and Entrepreneurial Tenacity: Inside the Success Story of TAXIBOX
TAXIBOX co-founder Ben Cohn shares the ups and downs of his company's journey. He talks about how they faced near-collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic and achieved an incredible 100% revenue growth in just two years. Mark Bouris also explores Ben's upbringing, from South Africa to Australia, and his early entrepreneurial ventures. You will learn about the challenges of being the CEO of TAXIBOX and how Ben tackled them. Moreover, you will hear about his exciting leap into the US market through a groundbreaking partnership with UHaul America. This story perfectly exemplifies triumph, resilience, and entrepreneurial tenacity.You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 2023 • 33min
#419 Kouk Bonus: What to expect from the RBA's last 2023 meeting
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 2023 • 42min
#418 The Language of Success: Willow & Blake's Impact on Frank Body's Branding
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 2023 • 45min
Why a Multi BILLION Dollar Company Decided To list On The ASX: Going Public w/ Richard White from WiseTech Global
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 2023 • 52min
#417 Stripe: Strategies for Business Success in 2024, Navigating Online Transactions and Boosting Revenue
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 2023 • 44min
#416 Empowering Pleasure: Navigating Success in the Pleasure Industry with Girls Get Off
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 2023 • 1h
#415 Navigating the Investment Landscape with Silicon Valley investor Maurice Werdegar
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 2023 • 44min
#414 Kouk Bonus: What could lead to a November rate rise?
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 2023 • 54min
#413 Profitable Sustainability: How BioPak's CEO Gary Smith Turned Green into Gold
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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