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Welcome ecommerce enthusiasts, small business owners and entrepreneurs alike! Our podcast is here to inspire, motivate and encourage you along your business journey. In each episode you’ll hear from one of our incredible members as they share stories and chat through their ecommerce journey - from why they started, how they’re going, the highs & lows and everything in between. I Started a Business is hosted by CLIK Collective, the first co-working space built around the needs of an ecommerce ...
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Growing up, Sarah always dreamed of becoming a dancer. However, after university and a few life twists, she decided to channel her creative flair into starting a business influenced by her desire to help people. Inspired by her "dumpling queen" mother and her family's love of food, Sarah introduced her conversation-starter seasonings to the world. …
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Beth's journey began during her makeup sessions with clients, where she made a simple yet profound observation: cleaning makeup brushes shouldn't be a hassle. Dissatisfied with the available options, she created a quick-drying solution to simplify the task. In this episode, we chat with Beth Wilson, the visionary behind Saint Jack Cosmetics. Beth s…
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Darren's journey began with managing GPS tracking for golf carts, but a chance encounter with a farmer sparked a revolutionary idea: why not apply the same technology to cattle? Realising the potential in this market, Smart Paddock was born. In this episode, we catch up with Darren Wolchyn, the brains behind Smart Paddock. Darren discusses how he s…
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After a coffee date with a friend, Lor found herself intrigued by her friend's appearance, all thanks to a stunning set of eyelashes. This initial curiosity set Lor on a path to becoming the triple threat she is today, skillfully managing a beauty salon, online store, and accredited eyelash training program. In the episode, we sit down with Lor Nic…
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With entrepreneurial spirit running in both Sharleen and Vivian’s families, it was only a matter of time before they embarked on their own business journey. In this episode, we’re hanging out with the dynamic duo, Sharleen and Vivian, the creative minds behind The Beauty Fridge. We chat about turning a shared dream of breaking free from the 9-to-5 …
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With a passion for flowers, a one-day floristry course under her belt and many late nights on Youtube, Samantha took a chance and started her own floristry business amidst the pandemic. In this episode, we sit down with Samantha Gallagher, the mastermind behind Peach and Petals, a dried floral business that has beautifully flourished in just three …
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Four years on from selling her business, Mel was presented with an opportunity to purchase her business, BABYink, back for $100k. With some life savings behind her and a keen entrepreneurial spirit, Mel bought it back and set her sights on further expanding BABYink into the wholesale space and becoming Australia’s largest distributor for European b…
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Emerging from an inspired moment in a bathtub 16 years ago, Sarah has nurtured her vision into a collection of hair, body, and home products meticulously crafted to add a touch of emotion to your daily rituals. In this episode we sit down with Sarah Fisher, the brilliant mind behind denu, as she guides us through her journey as a purpose-driven ent…
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Hangatu's story begins with a hunger for change, feeling limited in her previous role as a B2B digital marketer and a desire to make her own decisions. When she moved out of the city to raise her family, it was the perfect time to break free from corporate and charter her own path in the world of ecommerce! In this episode we chat with Hanagtu Wyld…
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Maria takes us back to an unforgettable snow trip in 2018, where a conversation with friends sparked a fire within her to revolutionize snow apparel for women. With a heartfelt mission to embrace all body shapes and sizes, Maria embarked on a journey to design inclusive snow gear that would empower and inspire. In this episode, we chat with Maria B…
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Fiona made the decision to leave her successful corporate career and embrace her inner artist in 2018 when she was only “living for the weekends”. She wanted to take control of her life and knew she would have regrets later if she didn’t try something she was passionate about. In this episode, we chat with Fiona Tang, the Founder of Fiona Ariva as …
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With a desire to start his own business and take control of his destiny, Daniel set off to the USA and UK for a jam-packed weekend to discover the innovative ideas in these countries. Fired up by inspiration, he wasted no time bringing his vision to life and within a month Daniel said goodbye to his corporate job and began crafting Funday Sweets, a…
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It all started when two friends who worked in the creative industry found themselves living away from home and missing their family and friends. It was when they were looking for stylish, fun, on-trend gifts to send home, that they discovered the gap in the market. With a shared desire to start a business and a pretty good understanding of ecommerc…
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Radical Yes is a brand based around “Flat Shoe Liberation” an idea that gives women permission to come at the world from a truly grounded perspective, a reflection of the fact that women are mobile, active and conscious. Kerryn has lived a life surrounded by fashion, from her dad being in the industry, her mother being a seamstress to eventually me…
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What do you do when you notice a gap in the market? You start a business! For Nicole, that meant bringing stylish, elegant Christmas decorations to Australia. In this episode we talk to Nicole Keheler, the Founder of My Christmas, your year round shop for Christmas decor and design inspo. With 16+ years of experience behind her, Nicole opens up abo…
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Six years ago, Ruby quit her corporate job with a dream of starting her own business. While travelling Asia just two months later, she was immediately drawn to all the beauty products and started buying and trying everything she could get her hands on! What started as a sheet mask subscription box 6 years ago, has since flourished into Australia’s …
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With the birth of her baby girl Isabella, Lisa Bennetts, the founder of OiOi struggled to find the perfect bag to carry all the things to care for her newborn. As a former fashion buyer, she decided to design her own fashionable and functional solution. This marked the beginning of OiOi. In this episode, we sit down with Isabella Bennetts-Roberts, …
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When their neighbourhood was struck by a series of car and motorbike burglaries, Nathan and Trent Torkar knew they had to take action. With trial and error, they designed their own GPS tracker and called it Solid GPS - a vehicle tracking tech business that keeps your prized possessions protected. In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Torkar - th…
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Mutimer provides a space to channel Jasper’s creativity where he pulls inspiration from movies and pop culture to create his streetwear collection. He fondly remembers trips to the NGV as a young boy and saw clothing as a way of self expression and now has the freedom to bring his style and designs to the Gen Z market. This episode we chat with Jas…
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When Natalie, who’s 6 foot 3, moved to Australia in 2014, she noticed a gap in the market for tall women’s apparel. Since she struggled her whole life finding the perfect fit, she took this opportunity by using her experience from previous roles in tech, marketing and ecommerce to create a fashion label designed specifically for, you guessed it, ta…
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While living abroad, Gabby was shocked to see the amount of plastic and pollution that was floating around the oceans and she knew she had to make a change. She combined her passion for nature & her surfer girl style and worked hard to create a travel towel that was made from recycled plastics. In this episode we sit down with Gabby Samkova, the fo…
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Newly married and on a flight to her honeymoon, Courtney decided that this new chapter in her life would not involve returning to her career in accounting and finance - she decided at this moment to turn her high school aspiration of being a florist into a fulfilling business. In this episode our founder and director, Harry Kempler sits down with l…
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Daniel has a mission - all Australians deserve to eat well and shop ethically. He strives to achieve this by empowering his customers to make confident purchases. In this episode we sit down with Daniel Kagan, co-founder of Part & Parcel - a source for healthy and organic goods delivered right to your door. From pushing his new business through the…
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Morgan had 3 things in mind when starting a business. He wanted it to be scalable, it had something he could do from anywhere and it had to have the potential to become a household name. In this episode we speak with the CEO of Vets on Call, Morgan Coleman, who set out to bring home a better veterinary experience for pets and pet owners. Morgan has…
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One Sunday afternoon, Jordyn found herself cleaning out her pantry and discovered all the hidden nasty ingredients in store-bought seasonings, spices and sauces. This led her to take on the market by creating a healthy, tasty and better-for-you alternative! In this episode, we chat with the founder of Mingle Seasoning (and spice girl), Jordyn Evans…
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Her passion for ecommerce plus a background in marketing & disappointment in the underwear game led Emily to build the underwear brand of her dreams. In this episode, we chat with Emily Redmond, founder and director of Peach Underwear - the most inclusive and comfiest underwear yet! We dive into her journey so far, from launching in 2018 while work…
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