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10+ years of experience in golfing and a keen interest in whisky, now helping people have a comfortable drinking experience with a purpose. Growing 67% a year in sales for the first few years with over 3 FTEs. (Greg Ramsay) australia distilling financial exit fte 1-5 operational exit podcast sales $1m-$3m aud tasmania Jan 04, 2023

In this episode, I interview Greg Ramsay, the Founder, and CEO of The NZ Whisky Collection based in Hobart,...

QFF 20+ years of specializing in law firm and worked for an employer rep for the TCCI now providing a real practical edge and legal solutions in industrial relations and safety. Helping people become an effective manager. (David Dilger) law podcast qff tasmania Dec 30, 2022

In this week’s Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews David Dilger. David is a specialized employment...

QFF 6+ years as a business success mentor, specializing in shifting mindsets. Now helping small-medium business owners bridge the Knowing-Doing gap; focusing on habits, efficiency, and mindsets. (Rachael Downie) coaching podcast qff tasmania Dec 09, 2022

In this week’s QFF episode, Michael interviews Rachael Downie. Rachael and Michael met each other four years...

QFF Starting out as a journalist covering politics, then moving to public relations 20 years ago, specializing in media, brand, and strategic communications advice to small-medium business owners. (Keryn Nylander) consulting podcast qff tasmania Dec 02, 2022

In this week’s Quick Fire Friday episode, Michael interviews Keryn Nylander, a Strategic Communications, Media,...

12+ years working experience in the Food and Beverages Industry, now established his own restaurant that provides good food and booze. Growing with over $2.3 million mark in revenue and 11 FTEs. (Dan Lancaster) fte 11-20 hospitality podcast sales $1m-$3m aud tasmania Nov 23, 2022

In this episode, I interview Dan Lancaster, owner of Dana Eating House based in Hobart, Australia. Dan...

12+ years of experience in different fields of business, now running a whole new company that sells a hang-over preventative drink, growing his business with over 5 FTEs. (Alec Balcombe) financial exit food and beverage fte 1-5 operational exit podcast sales $0.5m-$1m aud tasmania Nov 16, 2022

In this episode, I interview Alec Balcombe, the Co-Chief of Dodge based in Hobart, Australia. Alec together...

10+ years experience as a sports physio, now supporting people to improve health, safety, and well-being. From tracking down during the pandemic, now back into a growth phase for about 65% top-line highs with over 30 FTEs. (Steve McCullagh) australia fte 31-40 healthcare podcast sales $1m-$3m aud tasmania Nov 07, 2022

In this episode, I interview Steve McCullagh, the CEO of Healthy Business based in Hobart, Australia. Steve has set...

QFF Believing that the value of any business lies in its staff. Now aiding small-medium business owners in the world of industrial relations. Discussing the importance of conversations in retaining good team members. (Eve Nelson) australia consulting podcast tasmania Oct 14, 2022

In this week’s episode of QFF, Rob Cameron interviews Eve Nelson, based in Tasmania, Australia. Eve Nelson is...

QFF 23 years of being an insurance broker, claiming it’s his passion; now helping small to medium business owners protect their businesses from the impacts of risks, liabilities, and financial harm. (Dan Quintin) australia consulting podcast tasmania Sep 30, 2022

In this episode, Michael Denehey interviews Dan Quintin based in Hobart, Australia. Dan is a Senior Account Executive...

QFF 25+ years in sales and marketing and a working ethos of “people first”. Helping entrepreneurs find the competitive edge, including facilitating customer experience workshops utilising the 5 E’s. (Amanda Jones) podcast tasmania Sep 16, 2022

In this episode, Michael Denehey interviews Amanda Jones, based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Amanda is a marketing...

With over 20 years of experience in the Australian elite sporting pathway, now helping people striving to grow, play & perform wilder. Became an award-winning Tasmanian Telstra Small Business with over 5M revenue and 20 FTEs. (Hanny Allston) australia fte 11-20 podcast retail sales $5m-$10m aud tasmania Aug 24, 2022

In this episode, I interview Hanny Allston, the Founder and CEO of Find Your Feet based in Hobart, Australia. Hanny...

From creating a Whisky Academy, now the Founder, and Co-Director of the Australian’s first & only online distilling business course. Helping entrepreneurs plan, start and grow a distillery with over $200k in revenue and 5 FTEs. (Anne Gigney) australia distilling fte 1-5 online training podcast sales <$0.5m aud tasmania Aug 10, 2022

In this episode, I interview, Anne Gigney the Founder and Co-Director of The Distillers Institute based in...

From a Professor at a Business School, now a Virtual Marketing Professor and Founder of a Mini MBA in Marketing. Became a CPD accredited & MBA standard course, representing 60 countries in the program with 20,000 alumni & 8 FTEs. (Mark Ritson) australia fte 6-10 marketing podcast sales $10m-$20m aud tasmania Apr 14, 2022

In this episode, I interview Mark Ritson, Virtual Marketing Professor and Founder of Mini MBA in Marketing based in...

Aged 24 in 2016, transformed a small family project into a fast-growing health and wellness business that impacts thousands of people. With 7 FTEs, a B Corp score of 86, and got $3 million in the most recent financial year. (Hayden Brass) australia bcorp crowdfunded fte 6-10 heatlh & wellness podcast sales $3m-$5m aud tasmania Feb 03, 2022

In this episode, I interview Hayden Brass, the Founder and Managing Director of Zea, an Australian-based health and...

Aged 27 in 2017, launched a luxury adventure mountain biking experience with a three-day itinerary. Grew FTEs from 2 to 6. From running one trip per week through peak season, now running all year round with back-to-back trips. (Tara Howell) accommodation australia fte 6-10 podcast sales $1m-$3m aud tasmania Jan 06, 2022

In this episode, I interview Tara Howell, the Founder and Director at Blue Derby Pods Ride based in Launceston,...

Founded a subscription membership business at the age of 21 in 2020, simplifying the world of cryptocurrency. Doubled revenue in just a year. Started off just in Australia, now running across over 40 countries. From 5 to 18 FTEs. (Ben Simpson) australia education fte 11-20 podcast sales $1m-$3m aud tasmania Dec 09, 2021

In this episode, I interview Ben Simpson, the Founder and CEO of Collective Shift based in Melbourne, Australia. A...

Aged 25 in 2015, joined an event management & production company, bringing music festivals & cultural events to Tasmania. Starting from 1,200 to 10,000 people on site with gross revenue of $3.5 million in 2020 from $300,000 in 2015. (Ryan Limb) australia event management fte 1-5 podcast sales $3m-$5m aud tasmania Oct 25, 2021

In this episode, I interview Ryan Limb, the General Manager at Vibestown, an event management & production...

Works as a strategic planner, specializes in providing proactive, focused, and strategic advice to help & support Australian business owners. Clients he has been working with have achieved an increase of 37% in net profit. (Michael Denehey) australia consulting fte 11-20 podcast sales $3m-$5m aud tasmania Oct 14, 2021

In this episode, I interview Michael Denehey, an adviser at Collins SBA based in Hobart, Australia. Collins SBA is a...

After a difficult experience with a staff dealing with a mental health crisis, she decided to learn & study psychology. Now a mental health educator, helping hospitality leaders on how to create a mentally healthy workplace. (Bianca Welsh) australia heatlh & wellness podcast subject matter expert tasmania Sep 27, 2021

In this episode, I interview Bianca Welsh, the Co-owner of Stillwater Restaurant, and Founder of From Experience, a...

Expert on cybersecurity, helping small to large organizations understand cyber risk and managing their outsourced business process. Shutting digital doors to cyber-attacks, ensuring a sustainable and high-performing business. (Mariae Leckie) australia podcast subject matter expert tasmania technology Sep 20, 2021

In this episode, I interview Mariae Leckie, the Interim CEO, and Senior Consultant of The Project Lab, a consulting...

Founded a small business in 2015 specializing in fermented products. Started in the shared kitchen, upgraded their space up to 1000 meters. Become the first and biggest Miso supplier in Australia with revenue growth of 40% p.a. and 5 FTEs. (Chris de Bono) australia food and beverage fte 1-5 podcast sales $1m-$3m aud tasmania Aug 12, 2021

In this episode, I interview Chris de Bono, the Founding Director, and Miso Master at Meru Foods, a food manufacturer...

In 1993, established a travel agency and spent almost 30 years in the industry, sold it in 2017 with 35 FTE. Now turned attention to wine, sheep, and a luxury farm stay in a sixth-generation farming property in southern Tasmania. (Andrew Jones) fte 31-40 podcast sales $3m-$5m aud tasmania travel Jul 29, 2021

In this episode, I interview Andrew Jones, the owner, and operator of Invercarron Wines, a young Tasmanian vineyard...

In 2008, became a part-owner and opened a boutique steakhouse. An opportunity arose in 2010 to buy a share in a restaurant, take on the Executive Chef position of the operation & upgrade with a hotel just above the restaurant. (Craig Will) australia fte 41-50 hospitality podcast sales $5m-$10m aud tasmania Jul 01, 2021

In this episode, I interview Craig Will, the Executive Chef and Co-owner of Tasmania’s finest restaurants, ...

Started dairy sheep enterprise in 2002, evolved from birthing sheep to vodka distilling- won World’s Best Vodka & awarded as the Australian Champion Vodka 5 yrs in a row. Grew 2 FTE to the current 20 in 19 yrs with 40% annual return. (Diane Rae) australia distilling food and beverage fte 11-20 podcast sales $1m-$3m aud tasmania May 24, 2021

In this episode, I interview Diane Rae, the CEO of Ewenique Enterprises based in Tasmania, Australia- known...

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