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The Perth Business Podcast

The Perth Business Podcast

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This is The Perth Business Podcast and I love to share a bev with local biz owners in order to share gems of knowledge with you, whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner yourself.
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For those of you who know me, you would know I love working in this wonderful food industry, but I also love talking about it!The Food Mentor Podcast unravels innovative, insightful and insprirational stories from individuals and businesses from the food industry. If you are interested in developing or growing a food or beverage brand/business or you are a retail, food service, hospitality, distribution company or even a food industry service provider, then we have you covered. One thing is ...
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Welcome to The Bloom-Print Podcast, a podcast for florists who want to create elegant, efficient and effective floral businesses. Brought to you by Maple & Wren Floral Art Academy where the business is just as important as the blooms. In this podcast you can find some incredible advise from Perth florist and floral mentor Elysia Tsangarides, creative director of Maple & Wren PTY LTD as well as juicy interviews with floral and event industry experts as well as business experts to help you bui ...
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If you are a business owner this PodCast is for you! It's all about turning businesses into saleable assets. Because a business that's "ready for sale" is well worth keeping! On these podcasts there are interviews with successful business owners, entrepreneurs, topic experts, business valuers and brokers and thought leaders on all aspects of growing businesses and turning them in to valuable, saleable assets. My background is as a business owner, business broker and business owner mentor and ...
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Get yourself a cup of tea, a note pad and get comfy because what you're about to hear is 18 years of wisdom from my dear friend and wedding business bestie - Jenn Veza - owner of The Original Event Company here in Perth. You know when you meet someone and they ae just the absolute salt of the earth, the kind of person that really gives a shit about…
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Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast welcome to July! If you're feeling like the first half of the year has absolutely flown by, this episode is for you! Let's recalibrate. We have just skipped over to a new financial year, there’s 6 months left of 2024 and we’re in that phase where we’re assessing the financial year that was, we’…
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This episode of the food mentor podcast takes a slight twist into the hospitality and hotel management world. On a recent business trip to Indonesia I met a fantastic Australian Brendan Lane Mullins the General Manager of Bali’s leading luxury hotel The Seminyak Spa and resort. https://www.theseminyak.com As most people would know Seminyak in Bali …
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Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast – how actually are you? In today's episode we're reliving all of the beauty that was the Wedding Flowers Weekender Retreat: how awesome the weekend was, what we did, how it was structured, and how incredible the group of humans was that participated in the retreat. I have first hand experience …
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Want to hear a story from a bride who didn’t book us? Outrageous I know – but it does happen. It happens a lot actually. We're working on boosting our conversion rate, but not by reducing my pricing. Because cheaper, my loves, does not equal better and today, I’m going to share with you, a few anecdotes as well as some cold hard facts on this. In t…
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Good morning my loves – I hope you’re having a sensational week! Well it’s officially June and the end of wedding season. This time of year the floral jobs in the wedding space tend to slow down in Australia. The key season for most Australian cities is September to April so over the winter months when it’s cold and dreary, when no one wants to be …
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Welcome back my loves! I’ve just returned from a wonderful two-week break with my family, and it was absolutely magnificent. This time away allowed me to switch off, enjoy family moments, and find some much-needed space for myself. It also gave me the clarity and rejuvenation I needed to dive back into my business with renewed energy. This year and…
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There’s never a dull moment in the food manufacturing world and this story is no different. Milo Gaffney has just celebrated his 20th Anniversary of The Outback Pie Company, having founded the business at the end of 2003 with his family. Milo has created a fabulous business by innovating, differentiating and filling the gaps in the market that majo…
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Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast now if you haven’t listened to last week’s episode – stop everything, press pause on this one and go back and listen to episode 35 because that is Part 1 of my interview with Rebecca Const from Fox and Rabbit and today, you’re hearing part 2. And for those who did listen last week – I bet you a…
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Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast. A few weeks ago I got to sit down and have a gorgeous conversation with Rebecca Const from Fox & Rabbit here in Perth who has been a big inspiration to me over the years in my floristry career. It’s actually because of Rebecca, and one of her workshops specifically, that I am even a florist to…
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Welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast! I'm thrilled to have you tuning in for another episode. 2 years into my business I received a pretty baseless complaint from a bride tearing down every single thing I’d done and created for her wedding day. It cut me really deep. It really shook my confidence. I was then shitting myself for about 6 months ev…
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In this episode I feature Katie van Heek the owner of Health Intent as we look at how to recognise mental health issues in business and how to handle them. It is a recording from a webinar we did and the slides are available at Katie van Heek Slides. Mental health issues are becoming more prevalent in life and business. There is a lot more awarenes…
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This week on The Bloom-Print Podcast we are delving into the world of freelancing: its significance, why you should consider it, and how to dive into this realm of opportunity. Main Discussion: Work Experience vs. Freelancing: Distinguishing between unpaid work experience and paid freelancing roles, and the importance of both in skill development a…
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I get frustrated and need to have a rant. I would pull my hair out - if I had any left! This is one of those times. This time it was triggered by a conversation with a business owner who was wondering why business brokers weren't getting back to them after their initial call. I tried to explain to the owner what the problem was but I don't think th…
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Welcome back to the food mentor podcast I’m David Burns your host and today we are chatting to a delightful couple Cindy and Joe who are based in Sunny Perth, Australia. Cindy and Joe established Seven Oaks Catering 10 years ago and it has now become one of Australia’s leading corporate catering businesses supply 1000’s of platters a month of delic…
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Welcome, my loves, to another exciting episode of The Bloom-Print Podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Emma Haynes, also known as Emma the Celebrant. Emma shares her incredible journey as a celebrant based in Broome, Western Australia, where she has officiated over 160 weddings over the past six years. Beyond her role as a ce…
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Hello my Loves! Welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast! This week, we're delving into a topic that generates a lot of curiosity: Wedding Expos. Wedding expos, open days, and how to navigate them effectively are the focal points of today's discussion. Drawing from 8 years of experience in the wedding industry and attending numerous expos, I'll shar…
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In this episode, we’ll explore the attainability of earning a six-figure income in your wedding floristry business. Despite common perceptions, reaching this milestone isn't as daunting as it seems. All it takes is proper pricing strategies and a little business acumen! Join us as we breakdown what a six-figure income entails and how it's achievabl…
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Hey there, my loves! Can you believe we're already one-quarter into 2024? Time really flies, doesn't it? Today, I want to take a moment to reflect on the journey so far and dive into our Q1 update. MAPLE & WREN - Floral Business Update: We've had some incredible achievements at Maple & Wren, from delivering stunning weddings to welcoming a new Virt…
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In this installment of The Bloom-Print Podcast, Charlotte Purnell, co-owner of Mother and Bride, shares her remarkable journey into the wedding industry. Her story begins with a deep-seated passion for crafting unforgettable wedding moments, ignited by the film "Father of the Bride." Charlotte's transition from corporate event management to wedding…
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Your business should be a vehicle to help you have the life you want and deserve. This podcast is a recording where I was interviewed by Leigh Farnell for his "Leading Your Best Life" podcast. Leigh is a very experienced business coach and sales trainer. He works internationally as well as in Australia. We have a lot in common with respect to our l…
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Welcome back, my loves, to another insightful episode of The Bloom Print Podcast with yours truly, Elysia Tsangarides. Today, we're diving deep into the theme of overcoming the fear of failure and embracing growth. I'll be sharing my recent experiences managing a whirlwind of events and classes. Join me as I navigate the challenges and triumphs of …
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This week on The Bloom-Print Podcast, we're joined by the uniquely talented Ashlee Bunney, who's redefining wedding ceremonies with her humor and social media savvy. Ashlee shares her journey from entering the celebrant scene to becoming a celebrated name, emphasizing the power of authenticity and knowing your ideal client. Episode Highlights: Ashl…
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In this episode, I share insights from my recent travels, where I balanced the demands of work with the rejuvenation of vacations. Reflecting on a business retreat in Bali and a family holiday in Hobart during February, I discovered the power of stepping away from routine to spark creativity and inspiration. The art of balancing professional respon…
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In this crazy food and hospitality industry, (and for any industry for that matter), looking after our mental and physical health is critical. Introducing Parkrun https://www.parkrun.com.au/ The Parkrun story is nothing short of amazing, and in 2024 celebrates its 20 year anniversary. Parkrun for me personally has been a key part of my life for ove…
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In this episode we’re joined by our first guest for 2024 - our favorite Accountant (because she also happens to be mine) Diana Todd. Diana is the owner of Balance Tax Accountants and since 2015 she has been investing her Tax Accountant skills, time and energy into supporting entrepreneurs to feel confident in their business money skills, love their…
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Today I’m chatting with David Freeman, the founder and CEO of H2COCO. David is the pioneer of coconut water here in Australia having launched in 2009 so almost 15 years ago. This is a great story of how David has not only held onto this market leading position but also how he has cleverly diversified into other beverage segments. David also chats t…
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Alright, my lovely listeners, buckle up because this episode is coming to you straight from beautiful Bali! Picture me right now, chatting with you from my cozy hotel room in Nusa Dua. Can you feel the tropical vibes? So, let me take you on a journey through this incredible business retreat I'm attending with Success School. It's been an absolute g…
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I run a multi-six figure floristry business, and I don’t do Valentine’s Day. That’s right, busiest day of the year for the floral community, great money-making opportunity and marketing opportunity and you know what? I have completely opted out. And that’s not the only thing I opt out of. In this episode I share with you the many ways of running a …
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We get asked this question a lot. How long does it take, how much does it cost and what is the best process to develop a new food/ beverage product from scratch? Regardless if you are a budding entrepreneur, a small - medium business or a large multinational organisation- the same detail applies. Zac and I have some fun with this one given we are w…
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It is no lie that the wedding and event industry is built on referral, word of mouth and connections. But it is really important not to be complacent in the thinking that business will just come to you. Yes, people will find you, yes, previous couples will recommend you – but you can’t rely on that alone to fill up your calendar (and your wage pack…
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Do you have an Ideal Week plan? Planning out my ideal week has been a game changer for me. If you are wanting to create space in your calendar, if you are craving a better flow between work and down time or work and family time, get a pen and paper because I promise, planning it out is actually going to make a massive difference not only in getting…
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Welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast, our first episode for 2024. If you follow The Floral Art Academy on Instagram, you’ll know that currently I’m experiencing a bit of a period of ill health and to be honest, I’m absolutely hating it. This was not how I was intending to start 2024, but in a way… I think this is actually how I needed to be star…
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In this episode we are delighted to be chatting with Friska Wirya from Fresh by Friska. Friska has a wealth of experience in change management consulting and is a renowned thought leader in this space. She shares with us her key insights surrounding change strategies for organisations and budding entrepreneurs. Technological advancements are provid…
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My guest on this podcast is Amanda Rowe. Through her own needs as a mum, Amanda saw a gap in the market for a product for feeding and connecting with babies. She created a product and realised there was potential to make this into a business. In our discussion, we cover everything from having an idea, creating a product, getting a product manufactu…
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Throughout 2023 Zac and I were very grateful to have met and chatted with some fabulous insightful guests. This mash up includes 2022 AFR fastest growing business David Andrew from Naked Life, The founder of Karma Bites Ashwin Ahuja, Tim and Liam from Bae Juice, a personal branding lesson from Tima Elhajj and more recently The Coles grocery GM Lean…
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Welcome my loves, to our last episode for 2023. Episode 18! I’m thrilled that we’ve been able to deliver 18 episodes for 2023. 18 conversations about your floristry business, about living life better, about all the hacks that make things easier, about setting up your systems and processes and how to be more profitable, including 2 beautiful intervi…
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If you follow the Maple & Wren Floral Art Academy page, you’ll know that at the end of November, I hosted my first team Christmas party. And I was incredibly emotional about it. Because it meant more to me than just an end of year celebration, it was a reflection on how far I’ve come and what brought me here and I felt absolutely honoured after 8 y…
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Intuition is the ability to know something instinctively without the need for conscious reasoning. It’s often described as a gut feeling, a hunch or if you’ve ever heard your Grandma Joan say ‘I can feel it in my waters’ she was talking about her intuition not the plumbing in her bathroom. Intuition is an integral tool in your business toolkit. It'…
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Nana Kwarteng is a delightful Ghanaian lady who has lived in Melbourne for 20 years. She has always been very passionate about bringing Ghanaian flavours, aromas and culture to Australian shores. The initial range of Nana Africa meat and seafood spice rubs really do look and taste amazing and I’m sure the splash of colour and pazaz is well needed w…
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Putting together a wedding quote without doing a consultation is like trying to fill in a crossword without the clues. You simply don’t have enough information. You are going to get emails all year long that say ‘Hi I’m Sarah, can you give me a quote for my wedding flowers?’ and the answer is ‘not without a consultation’. In this week's episode El …
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Ok, I know, it's mid November. Which means it's time to get planning on 2024 if you haven't already. In this episode El shares the goals she's set for 2024 and also why she KNOWS they're a sure thing. She covers setting an intention/word for the year ahead and shares her intentions for 2023, what she's achieved and what she's setting up for 2024 an…
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Partnerships are like aircraft. The only ones you hear about are the ones that crash. I keep telling business owners this because when I say to them that getting into a partnership or combining their business with someone else may be a way to grow their business or exit their business, they tell me “I'm not getting into a partnership, they don't wo…
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When you run a business, especially in a creative space, it can be easy to allow self down and imposter syndrome to creep in. And you might be unexpectedly blocking yourself from doing things. In this episode, El shares how this manifests for her, and how you can stop it in it's tracks and take control of it to put you on a path you deserve. If the…
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I was lucky enough to work with Leanne White at BP Australia between 2006-2009 during a transformational period. We were both with Coles at the same time also. Leanne is very talented and it’s absolutely no surprise she has enjoyed a fabulous career with Coles having looked after 6 different categories prior to being appointed as General Manager Gr…
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I love it when I get interviewed for someone else's podcast because then I know I am talking about things that interest someone else. Whilst a lot of questions I get asked when speaking with business owners are the same questions, it's also the case that every business is different and every owner has their own personal circumstances and their own …
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Generally when you decide to start a floristry business, you're thinking about flowers, you're thinking about weddings, you're thinking about celebrations, you're thinking about creativity and colour and texture and line and form and you're NOT usually thinking about the businessy things. When El started her business Maple & Wren, she had pretty mu…
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This really is a fabulous thought provoking chat with Tima Elhajj which challenges the norm for entrepreneurs and CEO’s when it comes to their personal brand and purpose. Tima says that when you are clear on these two pieces it is then much easier to create content to stand out, connect and engage with your audience and customers. Amazingly only 1%…
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This week we interview the Instagram Queen herself Brooke Vulinovich. I met Brooke around 8 years ago when I first started my business. She was killing it on Instagram then and she's still killing it on Instagram now as the owner of Social Club Community! Brooke Vulinovich is the Instagram Sales Coach who transformed her passion for social media in…
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Let's face it - noone likes to be rejected. But rejection is a part of business and it's a part of selling. Noone in the history of business ever has had a 100% conversion rate. In this episode El shares her experience of rejection when it comes to wedding and event floristry clients, how she handles it in her business Maple and Wren, how to not ta…
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