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The Mentor with Mark Bouris
by Mentored.com.au
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.
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How Sole Traders Can Be Overpaying Thousands in Tax (And What You Can Do About It) | Hnry's James Fuller
James Fuller is the co-founder and CEO of Hnry, an all-in-one accounting and tax platform built specifically for sole traders. In this episode, Mark sits down with James to unpack why 1.5 million Australian sole traders are missing out on thousands of dollars each year in unclaimed tax…
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Connor and Fletcher Watson, leveraging connections and revolutionising brand content
Fletcher and Connor Watson are two brothers building a production empire, Wildfire Content, while Connor plays for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL. Here's how they're revolutionising branded content through authentic storytelling. This episode dives deep into their journey from starting a charity...
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How Playlunch, the Band Behind “Keith”, Built Success Through Authenticity
Liam Bell turned a COVID lockdown into a seven-piece band phenomenon called Play Lunch. Now he's taking his "bogan funk" sound to America. This episode dives deep into the business of music, from building a seven-person creative team to mastering social media without losing authenticity. Liam...
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Luxury Escapes Co-Founder: Creating a Billion-Dollar Travel Empire.
Adam Schwab grew Luxury Escapes from a bootstrapped Groupon clone into a billion-dollar travel empire without raising capital until COVID. Here's exactly how he did it. In this deep dive, Adam breaks down the contrarian moves that built one of Australia's most successful travel businesses. From...
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Creating a 3M+ Audience with Swag On The Beat
Jack Say and Isaac Gibbons turned COVID boredom into TikTok gold, then built SmartAss toilet paper from their viral comedy empire. Jack and Isaac reveal how they went from filming empty supermarket shelves during Melbourne's lockdown to creating a data-driven content machine with 15 success...
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#518: $100M+ Founder on how to implement AI in your business. (Finder)
Jeremy Cabral built Finder to $100 million in revenue and 600 employees across 23 countries. Now he's using AI to revolutionise business growth at lightning speed. Jeremy walks through exactly how AI is transforming everything from customer acquisition to operational efficiency. He reveals how...
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Pitch Expert: The Art of Winning the Room (And Closing the Deal)
Jonathan Pease is Australia's go-to pitch expert, working with executives from the biggest companies in the country. Here's how AI is completely reshaping the way we present and pitch. In this episode, Jonathan breaks down how AI has commoditised content creation but amplified the need for...
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516 Andrew Sjoquist: How the Future of Business Sits Between Energy and AI
Andrew Sjoquist is building a business at the intersection of two massive shifts: energy and AI infrastructure. Australia wastes an estimated 7.2 terawatt hours of renewable energy every year due to grid constraints. At the same time, demand for data centres is exploding, driven by AI, cloud...
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How to Use AI Agents to Grow Your Business & Why AI Will Eliminate 50% of These Tasks by 2026
AI agents are changing how businesses operate. Daniel Vassilev has raised $42 million to scale his company, Relevance AI, which is already helping some of the world’s largest private companies automate entire teams. I sat down with Daniel to unpack what this shift actually means for businesses…
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#514: How to lead at the edge of technological change with OKX Australia CEO Kate Cooper
In this episode, I speak with Kate Cooper, OKX Australia CEO and systems change leader with more than 25 years’ experience driving technology-led transformation across government, global enterprise, banking and digital assets. We unpack what it takes to lead in a fast-moving digital world, from...
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#513 The Gen-Z Founder Playbook to Multi-Million Dollar Companies by 30 with Noah Hunter Dorsey
Noah Hunter Dorsey is the founder of Future Fulfilment and a 29 year old entrepreneur selected in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2025, working with major brands including Vegemite, the AFL, and many more. This is a playbook for building multi-million dollar companies before 30. We cover the move...
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(REVISIT) The Yard Gym Story: Dan Bova on building a Fitness Franchise powerhouse
We’re currently revamping The Mentor podcast with a new studio and a new structure to bring you even better conversations. In the meantime, check out my podcast with one of the top podcast voices of 2025, Dan Bova. Dan Bova, co-founder of The Yard Gym, leads a franchise network of over 50…
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6,200 NSW Businesses Went Insolvent in 2025: Lessons From When It Doesn’t Work Out with Dean Boyd (Episode #512)
An alarming 6,200 NSW businesses went insolvent in 2025. My latest guest on The Mentor was one of the business owners who had to shut down his business in 2025. In this episode, Dean reflects on the journey of building Living Timber Co from $26 and a garage into a business delivering national...
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REVISIT: R.M.Williams CEO Paul Grosmann on leading Australia’s Iconic Brand
Disclaimer: This episode was first released on 25th August 2025. This week I sit down with Paul Grosmann, CEO of R.M.Williams, to talk about one of Australia’s most iconic and enduring brands. We go back to 1932 and the story of founder Reginald Murray Williams, and how a bloke with no formal...
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Best of 2025 Part 2: The Hyro duo, R.M. Williams CEO Paul Grosmann, Dominique Gill, Britt & Taz & Michael Christidis
It’s been another big year on The Mentor. We’ve had some brilliant guests sharing incredible business insight. Who stood out to you, and who should we bring on next? Here are some highlights of the standout episodes of the year. 00:00-8:52 (Hyro co-founders Steve & Taylor Chapman) 8:52-23:13…
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Best of 2025 Part 1: Sam Kelly, Tracy Sheen, Jason Titman, Little Rickshaw & Zafferano
It’s been another big year on The Mentor. We’ve had some brilliant guests sharing incredible business insight. Who stood out to you, and who should we bring on next? Here are some highlights of the standout episodes of the year. 00:00-9:49 (Sam Kelly) 9:50-20:02 (Tracy Sheen) 20:03 - 27:33 (Jason...
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#511 Better Beer: How Nick Cogger & Inspired Unemployed Built One Of Australia’s Fastest Growing Beer Brands
Nick Cogger is the CEO and co-founder of Better Beer, one of Australia’s fastest-growing beer brands. With a background spanning venues, alcohol, and drinks innovation, Nick’s journey has been anything but overnight. In this episode, Nick breaks down how a chance Instagram scroll led him to The...
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#510 Million Dollar Listing: How Ari Kaklamanis Rewrote Property Marketing in Australia
At 28, Ari Kaklamanis has already reshaped how Australians consume real estate. He founded Million Dollar Listing Sydney (MDLS) at 17, building the country’s first social-media-driven real estate platform. What began as a small Instagram page is now Sydney’s most-viewed property portal, pulling…
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#509 Lox in a Box Unpacked: From Home Kitchen to a Sydney Success Story with Candy Berger
In this episode, Candy Berger, CEO of Lox in a Box, talks through the journey from the early vision to the challenges that shaped the business. She explains how she navigated setbacks, built resilience and scaled what started as a small takeaway bagel shop in Bondi into three thriving locations…
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#508 Michael Christidis: The Energetic Entrepreneur Behind Australia’s Biggest Music Festivals
Michael Christidis is a 31 year old Melbourne entrepreneur and the Co Founder and Managing Director of Untitled Group, one of Australia’s leading independent live music and events companies. He started young, running uni events and selling tickets before co founding Untitled Group in 2014, now…
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#507 The Art of Execution: What Separates Winners from the Rest with David Kenney
Every small business owner wants to know the same thing — how do I execute? How do I take the idea in my head and turn it into something that actually works? In this conversation with David Kenney, we break down the real fundamentals of execution — not the theory, but the stuff that actually…
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#506 Chris Lucas: The Visionary Behind Australia’s Hottest Restaurants
Chris Lucas is one of Australia’s most successful and influential restaurateurs — the visionary behind some of the country’s most culturally defining venues, including Chin Chin, Grill Americano (Melbourne & Sydney), Society, Maison Bâtard, Yakimono, Kisumé and Baby Pizza. In this conversation…
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#505 Over the Back Fence: Wine, Friendship & Building a Community with Nicola Dale & Di Edwards
Best friends Di Edwards and Nicola Dale turned their backyard chats into Over the Back Fence — a growing movement built on connection, courage and purpose. From honest conversations about life to empowering women in business, they’ve created a platform that uplifts and inspires through every...
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#504: Mark Humphries: What We Can Learn from the Rise & Fall of Business Tycoon Christopher Skase
Mark Humphries is a journalist, author, and commentator known for his deep dives into some of Australia’s most fascinating corporate and cultural stories. In this episode, Mark sits down with him to discuss his new podcast series Skase: Fall of a Tycoon, exploring the rise and fall of Christopher...
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#503 Inside the Wave Pool: The Master Plan That’s Going to Change the Gold Coast with Luke Altschwager
Luke Altschwager is the Managing Director at Palm Valley, and he’s partnered with Mick Fanning to build the Gold Coast’s first wave pool. In this episode, Mark sits down with Luke to unpack the massive transformation of Parkwood Village — a project that fuses sport, business, and entertainment…
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#502 Holly Fowler: Creating the Dating App for the Neurodivergent World
In this episode, Holly Fowler, founder of Wable, joins us to share how she’s building the world’s first dating app designed specifically for the neurodivergent community. Inspired after watching Love on the Spectrum, Holly opens up about the personal experiences that led her to create Wable,...
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#501 Britt and Taz from The Block – Behind the Scenes of the hit TV show
In this episode, The Block 2025 contestants Britt and Taz sit down to share their full story — the stuff you didn’t see on TV. They kick things off by talking about their background as police officers and how their unique bond helped them take on the high-pressure world of reality renovation.…
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#500 Speaking with the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces for NSW: Hon Paul Scully
Paul Scully is a 51-year-old lifelong Wollongong local and the current NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, serving as the Member for Wollongong since 2016. In this episode, we dive into his family heritage and education, the political background and dynamics that shaped his career, and…
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#499: Why the Trades Will Be Vital in an AI World with Dominique Gill
Dominique Gill is the Founder and Managing Director of Urban Core, a multi award-winning construction company generating $80 million in annual revenue, with offices in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. A pioneer in diversity and inclusion, Dominique leads one of Australia’s few…
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#498 Empower Money: Breaking Barriers to Home Ownership in Australia with Peter Khoury
The housing crisis is hitting everyone, especially first home buyers. Empower Money is changing the game by helping Aussies buy a home with zero deposit. Founder Peter Khoury shares his journey from startup struggles to building an innovative funding model that’s making home ownership possible…
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Kurznachrichten – 15/09/2025 – Deutsch
Themen: Forderung des Parlaments nach Hilfslieferungen für den Gazastreifen, Freilassung der Geiseln und Sanktionen gegen gewalttätige israelische Siedler und rechtsextreme Minister, Reform der Vorschriften für Pauschalreisen, Delegation des Ausschusses für auswärtige Angelegenheiten zu Gast in...
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#497 Jenny O’Brien: How Intense Burnout Inspired a Wellness Venture
Jenny O’Brien is the founder of Beyond Wellness, a bespoke retreat and concierge service in the Barossa. This episode was part of our podcast trip down in South Australia. Jenny shares her journey from community work to creating Beyond Wellness, the challenges she overcame, and how burnout led…
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#496 Sammy Robinson: From YouTube Star to Fashion Label Founder
Sammy Robinson is one of Australia’s most famous influencers, an entrepreneur, and the founder of fashion label One Mile. In this episode, she opens up about her journey from creating content as a teenager to building a successful fashion brand. We dive into her early days on YouTube, the…
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#495: R.M.Williams CEO Paul Grosmann on leading Australia’s Iconic Brand
This week I sit down with Paul Grosmann, CEO of R.M.Williams, to talk about one of Australia’s most iconic and enduring brands. We go back to 1932 and the story of founder Reginald Murray Williams, and how a bloke with no formal training built a business that became a global name. Paul shares…
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#494 MCM House: The Art & Strategy Behind One of Australia’s Iconic Furniture Design Brands
Charles Hinckfuss, founder and creative director of MCM House, joins us to share the story of building one of Australia’s most distinctive furniture brands. In this chat, we get into the hustle behind MCM House — where the ideas come from, how you stay ahead of trends, the grind of running...
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#493 Hyro's formula: How Hydration, Hustle & Community Built a Brand with Steve Chapman & Taylor Chapman
Join me as I sit down with Steve Chapman and Taylor Chapman, the husband-and-wife team shaking up Australia’s hydration game with Hyro. We talk about how they turned personal experiences and a passion for wellness into a bold new product, the science behind electrolytes, and what it really takes…
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#492: The story of Chalky’s Boxing Gym with NSW Premier Chris Minns, Johnny Lewis, Jeff Fenech & Robert Burton
I had the pleasure of hosting a charity breakfast with Premier Chris Minns to raise funds for Chalky’s Gym in Moree. Chalky’s isn’t just a boxing gym — it’s a place where young people in the community learn confidence, discipline, and character. Boxing has changed the lives of many out there. It...
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#491 CABN: The No.1 escape for those who work hard & need to reset — with Michael Lamprell
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Lamprell — founder of CABN, the off-grid escape reshaping how Australians connect with nature and themselves. Michael opens up about the reality behind a seemingly successful life in global sales and marketing — and the internal struggles that pushed him…
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#490 Beyond the Brief: Dave Klaiber’s Journey from Directing Big Ad Campaigns to Real Conversations
Dave Klaiber built his career in advertising and directing — pitching big ideas and leading creative campaigns for major brands. But these days, he’s using his skills to tackle something more personal: men’s mental health, community, and connection. In this episode, Dave opens up about the highs...
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#489: This Beloved Sydney Restaurant’s Closure Reveals the Crisis Facing Small Businesses
After five years of serving up the soul of Sicily in the heart of Paddington, Simone Crivello and Isobel Galloway made headlines a couple weeks ago with a raw, heartfelt message announcing the closure of their beloved restaurant, Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea. In this episode, MB sits down…
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#488 The Little Rickshaw: From Pop-Up to One of South Australia’s Best Restaurants
We headed down to Aldinga, South Australia, to sit with Trinh and Mike—the couple behind The Little Rickshaw. What started as a weekend pop-up in an old blacksmith’s workshop is now one of the most talked-about restaurants in South Australia. In this episode, we unpack their journey—how they…
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Halfway Checkpoint: Sam Kelly, Deb Sams, Tracy Sheen & Ben Crowley
We’ve hit the halfway checkpoint. Let’s take a look back at some of the best moments from The Mentor this year — packed with powerful insights and lessons. Who do you want to see next on The Mentor? Drop your suggestions below. Here are some of the highlights so far… Listen to the full podcasts…
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#487 Standing Out by Slowing Down: The Rise of The Bird Whiskey with Paul Giles
I’m proud to be a co-owner of The Bird Whiskey, alongside Andrew Nugent — but the person running the show every day is Paul Giles. In this episode, we sit down with the man who’s been flying the flag for The Bird since day one. Paul shares how this whiskey came to life, the story behind the name,...
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#486 — Built It, Scaled It & Sold It. David Short’s Liquor Success & What’s Next
David Short went from running major operations in the liquor industry to backing himself and launching Shorty's Liquor—a boutique business that built a reputation serving some of Australia’s biggest corporates. In this episode, he takes us through the highs and lows of building Shorty's from...
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#485: Burnt Crusts & Second Chances: Pizza Bros’ Recipe for Reinvention with Joey Pepperoni & Marty McFly
When Joey Pepperoni and Marty McFly launched Pizza Bros in 2019, they saw a pizza scene obsessed with tradition—and asked: Where’s the rebel energy? Their answer? A mobile pizza truck that crashed festivals until COVID left them bankrupt, in debt, and delivering pizzas to survive. I sat down with...
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Should You Change How You Collect Cards?
Geoff Wilson and T-Pott discuss how collectors mature and adapt their strategies in the sports card hobby. Investing tips & market insights.
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#484: The Future of Finance: How Swyftx is Redefining Crypto Trust in Australia with Jason Titman
When Jason Titman took the helm of Swyftx in 2019, he saw a crypto industry riddled with complexity—and a glaring gap: Where was the customer-first mindset? His answer? An exchange that treats Web3 like any trusted service, not a Wild West gamble. Jason and I sit down for a conversation as he...
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#483: Moving towards Bassike 2.0: Building a Sustainable Fashion Brand with Deborah Sams
When they launched Bassike in 2006, Deborah Sams and Mary Lou Ryan weren’t just starting a brand—they were solving a problem. Frustrated by the lack of high-quality, sustainable wardrobe staples, they set out with a mission to build what didn’t exist. From day one, their vision was clear: organic...
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#482: AI’s Impact on you and your Business: What Every Owner needs to know with Tracy Sheen
When she was a kid, Tracy Sheens—author, businesswoman, and AI commentator—was obsessed with how tech worked. Today, she’s still tearing systems apart… only now, it’s AI myths she’s dismantling to help businesses win. In this episode, we discuss everything from automation myths to why AI won't...
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"Business isn't for the faint hearted..." - Small Business Callout: 'The Bragmat Bloke' by Ivana Alfonso
Ivana Alfonso has worked many jobs since emigrating from Croatia at a young age. Coming out of the pandemic in 2020, Ivana's husband, a keen angler, found himself selling brag mats and making a considerable profit. Ivana and her husband saw potential, and a way to entertain themselves when...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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