The Mentor with Mark Bouris

Financial commentator Effie Zahos discusses the challenges of the economy, including high housing costs and consumer pressure points. She shares insights on negotiating better rates and deals, buffer rates, serviceability rules, and housing affordability. The impact of COVID-19 on travel spending and intentions is explored. The podcast also addresses inflation numbers and rate hike speculation, as well as the challenges of affordable housing and potential solutions.

Erica Berchtold is best known for her last role as CEO of THE ICONIC, one of Australia's leading online market retailers. When Erica accepted the position of CEO at Best & Less in early 2023, she didn't think she would be out of a job before she even started.Find out why Erica decided to leave THE ICONIC and the recent news about her role at Best & Less Group. Erica candidly shares her approach to unemployment, the importance of being proactive and finding support during tough times. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Jeffrey Miller, Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership at Franklin Covey, is a great management thinking curator.Scott and Mark delve into the world of mentorship, exploring how to select and become a mentor and what to do and avoid on both sides.Scott shares his insights on mentoring in a post-pandemic, hybrid work world and how leaders can differentiate between urgency and importance. Buy Guide To Great Mentorship by Scott Jeffrey Millerhttps://www.greatmentorship.com/You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a bonus episode with leading economist Stephen Koukoulas and Mark Bouris. It’s that time again when leading economist Stephen Koukoulas bring you a bonus episode in the lead-up to August 2023 RBA announcement. Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie Mathers, Founder of Flora & Fauna, discusses challenges of selling her eco-business, buying back her company after BWX liquidation, relaunch plans, community building, vegan concept, quality content, outsourcing, challenges of selling business, and the process of relaunching.

Meer Awny is the founder and Managing Director of ETHOS Performance, a specialist gym located in Silverwater, founded in 2018. From his humble upbringing in Sydney's western suburbs to training renowned fighters like George Kambosos Jr. and Tai 'Bam Bam' Tuivasa, Meer shares his story of building a thriving business in the niche industry of strength training for combat athletes.Discover the resilience, determination, and lessons learned along the way, including navigating through the challenges of COVID and building a network from the ground up. You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While tech giants like Apple and Tesla have already left their mark on the industry, untapped opportunities are still waiting to be seized. Enter blockchain technology, the disruptive force that has captured the imaginations of crypto enthusiasts worldwide. But how do we separate the hype from the game-changers?Stephen Moss is the founder and CEO of BullionFX - a decentralised, scalable, and future-proofing financial ecosystem underpinned by a new gold standard.So what makes BullionFX different from other blockchain plays caught out as the crypto tide receded?Can the monolithic banking industry be challenged? You can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e7C8akgj. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I've been running this company like there's a downturn since day one." Ruslan Kogan is the founder and CEO of Kogan.com, an online retailer specialising in consumer electronics and household goods. Kogan.com was established in 2006 and has since become one of Australia's largest e-commerce companies.Although Kogan.com has faced various challenges, its founder's immigrant roots remain his guiding light. Hear how to keep going even when the going gets tough in business.Subscribe to the Mentored weekly newsletter. Every Wednesday morning, the Mentored Team provides insight, resources, and motivation to keep you ahead of the curve in all things business.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a bonus episode with leading economist Stephen Koukoulas and Mark Bouris. It’s that time again when leading economist Stephen Koukoulas bring you a bonus episode in the lead-up to July 2023 RBA announcement. Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Gremos is an entrepreneur who grew up behind his parents' fast-food and convenience stores.From starting as a teenage market trader to founding the household name DecoRug, Bill has been in business since the age of 17.Having sold and exited from DecoRug, he has now founded HomeMakerCentral, Australia's first eShopping Home SuperCentre exclusively for well-known homeware retailers such as Barbeques Galore, Beds n Dreams, and Villeroy & Boch. The e-commerce platform empowers established bricks-and-mortar retailers to 'muscle-up' against pure-play online competition. Gremos shares how he navigated the challenges of the global financial crisis and why customer service is integral to survival.Subscribe to the Mentored weekly newsletter. Every Wednesday morning, the Mentored Team provides insight, resources, and motivation to keep you ahead of the curve in all things business.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.