The Mentor With Mark Bouris

If you’re looking for motivation, you must listen to this episode with Tom Gozney. As an English-born kid growing up, Tom’s trajectory was far from the path of an entrepreneur. This led him to create the world’s first portable pizza oven.Gozney ovens are loved by big names like Richard Branson, co-founder of Instagram Mikey Kreiger and top chefs like Matty Matheson. Tom and Mark discuss how to truly make a “thoughtful product”, the engineering process of modernising and scaling a traditional product.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.

LANOlips is a lanolin-based product and is the brainchild of Kirsten Carriol. It’s a balm you’ll see across all the luxury cosmetic retailers, including Mecca, Sephora, and David Jones, and the major international retailers like Macy’s, Boots and Ulta. What’s attractive to customers is its multitasking ability – it hydrates, penetrates and seizes moisture into the skin.Kirsten and Mark discuss how you protect your IP from the start and not fall into rookie traps, how to get your foot in the door of a global, oversaturated market and the trick to a celebrity endorsement. BUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl 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.

John Roca – the director of Sydney City Toyota – is by far the country's best salesperson I've ever met.  John will be giving you direct access to his MUST-FOLLOW rules, which is a breakdown of what he and his team use to close the deal. In his case, a car is one of your second most significant investments. We'll also take you through John's EVOLUTION framework that he's been using for twenty years and why you need to focus on the two pillars of selling… both to the new customer and people you've already sold to. VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl 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.

"You can predict someone's success by observing their ability to deal with discomfort and distractions."Tushar Menon co-founded the healthy convenience meal industry leader, My Muscle Chef.He and his older brother Nish run a company generating $200 million in annual revenue.When My Muscle Chef started in 2013, discipline was the fundamental reason for their success. Nish and Mark Bouris discuss the process from idea to launch, getting your product to scale, particularly if it's food, and when you've reached the incumbent stage, how do you maintain it?  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.

This is a bonus episode with Mark Bouris and leading economist Stephen Koukoulas. They discuss the economic performance during September, speculate on the RBA's November announcement and share their thoughts on the US economy.Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more.BUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl 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.

Meta – formally named Facebook and the parent company of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, is a powerful tool for small businesses. Meta is experiencing a full-body shakeup with internal and external challenges. Alex Sloane is the Director of Customer Marketing at Meta, and shares what the company is doing today to grow your engagement and revenue rate.Meta Blueprint https://www.facebookblueprint.com/student/catalog VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl 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.

When Stylerunner first came on the scene in 2012, it was an international success. The business was innovative and highly sought after by women looking for fashionable athletic purchases.But cashflow issues put the business into administration and were soon acquired by Ascent Group in 2019. Twins Julie Stevanja and Sali Sasi are re-entering the tech-startup space as second-time founders with Her Black Book – a curated fashion marketplace.  Sali and Julie share how the ‘tech winter’ affects capital raising, effectively preserving your capital and rip into the lack of female backed tech-startups.VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl 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.

Barb de Corti is the CEO and Founder of ENJO Australia. The Austrian-born entrepreneur decided to bring chemical-free cleaning products to the land Downunder in 1994 and has since turned it into a household name. Barb has experienced her share of ultimate highs and lows but is committed to the mission of the ENJO brand. Mark and Barb de Corti discuss how to distribute a product in another country, the business model and to climb out of your rock bottom. https://bit.ly/3Sftjgl 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.

This is a bonus episode with Mark Bouris and leading economist Stephen Koukoulas. They discuss the economic performance during September, speculate on the RBA's October announcement and share their thoughts on the US economy.Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more.VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl 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.

Hunter Johnson is the founder of the aspirational brand STUFF, which sells groom and skincare products for men and is backed by Ian Thorpe.STUFF fuels Hunter’s greater purpose – strengthening young men's mental health.He achieves this through The Man Cave, an emotional intelligence program rolled out across schools for young men nationwide. Hunter and Mark discuss how STUFF and The Man Cave work together, the gap he’s filled regarding men’s mental health, and things to remember when building a strong business purpose. VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl 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.

The legal complexity that comes with starting or running a business is more challenging than it has ever been before. How do you handle legal issues when it comes to running your business? Are you all over it, or do you choose to ignore it? Or do you just simply have no idea? Tom Willis is the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of legal-tech company, Lawpath, which aims to remove the bs when it comes to the legal aspect of running a business. Mark and Tom discuss what Lawpath offers, common behaviours and how to minimise the guesswork regarding legal issues. VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl 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.

Martin Lindstrom is one of the world’s premier brand-building experts, advising Fortune 100 companies on how to build future-proof brands. He has carved out a niche as a global expert and pioneer in consumer psychology, brand marketing, and neuro-scientific research.He is a bestselling author of numerous publications, including Small Data – The Tiny Clues That Uncover Huge Trends, Buyology: Truth and Lies About Why We Buy, and The Ministry of Common Sense.  Martin has advised multinationals including Pepsi, Google, Burger King and Swiss Air, but he started this movement in what traditionally has been a bastion of bureaucracy, banks.VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl 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.

This is a bonus episode with Mark Bouris and leading economist Stephen Koukoulas. They discuss the economic performance during August, speculate on the RBA's September announcement and we take your listener questions.Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more.VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl 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.

The value of style is often undervalued and misunderstood. But it is what we use to stamp our identity and, therefore, business and authority. Lana Wilkinson is Australia's leading fashion stylist, with a clientele that includes Megan Gale, Rebecca Judd, Zoe Foster Blake, Anna Heinrich and Natalie Bassingthwaighte.  Mark Bouris and Lana discuss leveraging your brand around a sense of style, being purposeful and differentiating yourself from the competition. VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl 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.

After leaving war-torn Lebanon, Rami Ykmour and his family relocated to Australia and set up in western Sydney.  With an eye for opportunity, Rami and co-founder, now wife, set up their first Rashays in Liverpool, Sydney's southwest. They have since built 50 restaurants across east coast of Australia. Mark and Rami discuss how the Rashays franchise model operates, relying on data and what happened when Rami began speaking out about the COVID lockdowns.VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl 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.

Thomas Wythe has been able to rise the ranks in the business and tech world and excel at work and life with autism.Thomas is Go1’s Chief Information Officer and Advisor, a startup reaching unicorn status. The startup is a digital learning platform for the workforce, which includes professional development, wellbeing, and compliance courses - for all employees. Mark discusses the role autism plays in Thomas' life, capturing customer retention and approaching international markets. VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl 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.

Harrison.ai is a Sydney-based healthcare startup that uses AI to design new algorithms and treatments for healthcare professionals.It’s clinician-led healthcare tackling some of the most significant issues in the industry, causing inequitable diagnosis and treatment today. CEO Dr Aengus Tran is the co-founder of Harrison.ai, a Medical doctor, world-ranked Al engineer, and data scientist. The company has developed breakthrough AI software in IVF, chest X-rays, brain CTs and soon skin conditions that are helping clinicians make the correct diagnoses faster and treat patients sooner.  Dr Aengus Tran and Mark discuss scaling within the health industry, how to work towards a business goal effectively and where to learn more about AI. VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/liste

Atomi is an ed-tech startup that wants to be the solution to the current teaching system.Thomas O’Donahoo & Rob Barakat are the co-founders of the interactive syllabus. The platform is a helping hand for teachers by providing personalised support and real-time data of their students. Mark and Thom discuss how to articulate your point of success, why you shouldn’t fall in love with your ideas and how AI could change our education system. VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCASThttps://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBUY TICKETS TO RESET & RISE TOURhttps://bit.ly/3Sftjgl 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.

This is a bonus episode with Mark Bouris and leading economist Stephen Koukoulas. They discuss the economic performance during July, speculate on the RBA's August announcement and what we might expect for the remainder of 2022.Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn moreJoin the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaimie Fuller and his co-founding team at eo, want to be at the forefront of sports innovation. Fuller's been in the thick of athletic performance for decades. Remember SKINS compression tights? You wouldn’t find an athlete without a pair of these things. Jaimie was the CEO of the international compression apparel from 1998 to 2019. Until it went bankrupt.Mark and Jaimie discuss how eo is utilising sports scientists and engineers to help elite athletes redefine their limits, the range of products they’re designing, including sensor technology and what happened to SKINS?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.