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True Business Stories

True Business Stories

Hosted by Mark and Bill

Episodes

159

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

Fantastic stories and insights from business leaders

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60 recent
June 16, 2026Episode 928 min

Glen Wall - U3a

Glen has a passion for education and continuous learning. He is now the Chair for U3A Australia - or more formally known as the University of the 3rd Age. U3A focusses on the 50 to 100 year olds and provides a wide variety of courses through a membership model.

June 2, 2026Episode 834 min

Adam Natonewski - Ray White Highton

Adam left school not really sure what to do and began a role at BBQ Galore and found he had a passion and a gift for selling. This led to management roles and an offer to learn about real estate. He now is the Principal for Ray White Highton.

May 19, 2026Episode 735 min

Brett Winter - CEO Geelong Port

Brett has established himself as one of the leading business leaders in Geelong and beyond. A career starting in logistics has now led Brett to running Geelong Port a vital part of the economy in Geelong and Victoria.

May 5, 2026Episode 621 min

Ryan Dodson - King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre

Ryan ran his own electrical business for a number of years and then seeking a bit of a change, together with his wife Nicole, bought King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre. This is located in Penny Royal in the wonderful Otways in South Western Victoria.

April 21, 2026Episode 425 min

Stephanie Woollard OBE - The Celtic Way

Stephanie is an Australian social entrepreneur and the founder of Seven Women, a social enterprise based in Nepal that provided skills training and employment for women with disabilities. Stephanie was inspired to start her charity while visiting Nepal some years ago.Stephanie is passionate about social change and now runs tours to bring others into understanding the need for meaningful impact and change.She now runs Celtic Way a tour company that tours Ireland, Scotland and Wales. She also runs tours to Nepal.

April 7, 2026Episode 527 min

Jesse Borg - Colac Dairies

Jesse began his employment journey as an electrician and then took a plunge into freight and his first contract was for Australia Post out in Mildura. He has now expanded by purchasing Colac Dairies and is looking for more opportunities. Jesse is also an advocate for Ai as this makes his business more  efficient.

March 24, 2026Episode 335 min

Len Bogatin - LBA Construction Group

Len has a great story from being an accomplished athlete (as a runner) to his journey in forming LBA Construction group. A building group delivering high quality homes in Melbourne. An honest, humorous and stimulating story on being good at what you do (and the power of a good Mother!)

March 10, 2026Episode 222 min

Shae Lamanna - Shae 'K' it Studios

Shae has been born and bred in Colac in South West Victoria. Her passion for dance and supporting children led her to form a dance studio that has over 60 classes a week. She has also created The Courageous Kids Club to build positive self belief in children. A great story.

February 24, 2026Episode 121 min

Joe Muvengi - Treasure Hunters

Joe emigrated to Colac some years ago, following his wife to the community they love and work in. Joe owns Treasure Hunters a thriving retail business that is worlds away from the small village he grew up in in Zimbabwe. Joe has a passion for people and products and is an inspiration to all that meet him.

January 13, 2026Episode 129 min

Lynda Ford OAM

Lynda has had a fascinating career dealing with intercultural approaches to work and community engagement. Lynda says 'For 30 years, my goal has been for the Australian government, all states, territories and 537 local governments to move beyond multicultural thinking to operate interculturally to benefit every person who lives in Australia' A great story.

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