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 an...
#476 The Recipe for Success: How Diogo Ferreira’s Tuga Pastries became a Sydney Icon
Diogo Ferreira is at the helm of Tuga Pastries, a family-run business that has brought the rich culinary traditions of Portugal to life right here in Australia. With an impressive 14,000 pastries rolling out each week, Tuga Pastries has become an icon in Sydney mainly due to their legendary Portuguese tart—widely regarded as the best in the city.In this episode, we explore Portugal’s rich cultural roots and how they’ve shaped Diogo’s journey and approach to business. He takes us through his family’s migration to Australia, the humble beginnings of their bakery, and the challenges of scaling up while staying true to their standards of quality. Diogo opens up about the relentless work hours it took to gain momentum, the cultural significance behind Tuga’s unique creations, and how the balance of tradition and innovation has been the key to their success.You can subscribe to the Mentored newsletter here: https://mentored.com.au/newsletter-sign-upJoin the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#475 The Yard Gym Story: Dan Bova on building a Fitness Franchise powerhouse
Dan Bova, co-founder of The Yard Gym, leads a franchise network of over 50 locations in Australia, with ambitious plans to expand to 200 sites worldwide by 2025.In our conversation, we explored Dan’s journey and early life, his move into gym franchising, the founding of The Yard, and what sets it apart. We also delved into its innovative business model and curriculum, the intricacies of franchising, his strategies for growth, and his bold vision for the future of The Yard.You can subscribe to the Mentored newsletter here: https://mentored.com.au/newsletter-sign-upJoin the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Best of 2024 Part 2: Radek Sali, Eight Sleep Founders, Lia Georgantis, Nick Palumbo and Jenny Child
It was a massive year on The Mentor. We 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 2024.00:00-12:59 (Radek Sali)13:01- 25:15 (Eight Sleep)25:16 - 30:44 (Lia Georgantis)30:46- 40:37 (Nick Palumbo)40:40- 50:01 (Jenny Child)Listen to the full podcast via the links below.#431 Radek Sali#466 Eight Sleep#441 Tim Duggan#451 Lia Georgantis#433 Jenny ChildFollow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Best of 2024 Part 1: Lewi Brown, Jess Sepel, Tim Duggan, Deanne Stewart and Amanda Price
It’s been a massive 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.00:00-10:57 (Lewi Brown)10:59-16:24 (Jess Sepel)16:27 - 24:26(Tim Duggan)24:29- 33:50 (Deanne Stewart)33:53- 44:57 (Amanda Price)Listen to the full podcast via the links below.#447 Lewi Brown#429 Jess Sepel#441 Tim Duggan#458 Deanne Stewart#438 Amanda Price Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#474 Xolvit founder Helen Baker on addressing diversity & employment in the modern workforce
Helen Baker is the visionary founder of Xolvit, a groundbreaking crowdsourcing app designed to foster student innovation by helping companies tackle pressing social issues. Xolvit's mission is to bridge the gap between socially responsible organisations and the next generation of the workforce.In our conversation, we delved into Helen's inspiring journey, from her upbringing with her adoptive parents in rural Australia to her personal experiences with racism. We explored her impressive corporate career, the challenges she aims to address with Xolvit, and the meaningful work her company is doing. Helen also shared her insights on how businesses should approach employment and diversity, her exciting plans for the future, and much more.To learn more about their Xolvit, check out their website here: https://www.xolvit.io/You can subscribe to the Mentored newsletter here: https://mentored.com.au/newsletter-sign-upJoin the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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