None Of My Business

On this episode of None Of My Business, I'm joined by Michael Fox. Michael has experienced the highs and lows of building an international business and attracting investors from around the world. Shoes of Prey was set to change the world of manufacturing leading the charge in customised fashion. When this vision couldn't be realised the company had to be closed and Michael shares with me some of the scars of that process. 

He has since gone on to be the co-founder of Fable Food Co which is a business that aims to address the issues with how we produce and consume meat products. 

In this episode of None Of My Business we discuss:

1. Early career experience through internships.
2. Working in retail and tech at Super Cheap Auto and Google.
3. Where the idea for Shoes of Prey came from.
4. Taking on VC investment.
5. Finding the ability to start another business.
6. Alternative meat products and the future of food.

None Of My Business is an Australian podcast hosted by Michael Jackett. With the aim of having more meaningful conversations, this podcast invites guests onto the show to curiously dig through their current and past experiences as employees, managers or business owners to understand what they have learnt along the way and how that knowledge is guiding them today. 

Sometimes these conversations are strictly business, but ideally, they go further than that and we get to know a bit more about who our guests are and what they bring personally to these businesses. 

Instagram: @noneof_mybusiness

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On this episode of None Of My Business, I'm joined by Rachael Powell.   Rachael is the Head of Consumer and Market Insights at Google for Australia and NZ. 

Rach brings a career of working in marketing teams for major international companies and we discuss what purpose consumer insights play within a business and how they are best used to drive strategy and decision making. 

She also shares what it's like working within a company like Google and how diversity in people and culture play an important role.

In this episode of None Of My Business we discuss:

1. The importance of storytelling in driving business strategy.
2. Working in marketing and insights for Procter & Gamble.
3. Using a narrative when communicating consumer insights.
4. The best knowledge for insights people.
5. The working culture at Google.
6. Completing The Marketing Academy.

None Of My Business is an Australian podcast hosted by Michael Jackett. With the aim of having more meaningful conversations, this podcast invites guests onto the show to curiously dig through their current and past experiences as employees, managers or business owners to understand what they have learnt along the way and how that knowledge is guiding them today. 

Sometimes these conversations are strictly business, but ideally, they go further than that and we get to know a bit more about who our guests are and what they bring personally to these businesses. 

Instagram: @noneof_mybusiness

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On this episode of None Of My Business, I'm joined by Clive Sher.   Clive is the Managing Director of well know children's brand Little Bellies. 

In its 10th year of operation, Clive along with his brother Steven started the business after experiencing a lack of 'Better For You' organic options on the market. 

As you will hear from Clive's experience and passion for the brand and category, this company was started with a clear purpose in mind and continues to be run with integrity and a true commitment  to having a positive influence on children's food choices.  

In this episode of None Of My Business we discuss:

1. Leading with passion when starting a business.
2. Successful partnerships with suppliers.
3. Getting the product into retailers.
4. Experience and knowledge heh developing products.
5. The pseudo confectionary category that is kids food.
6. Who's responsible for bringing better food to shelves.

None Of My Business is an Australian podcast hosted by Michael Jackett. With the aim of having more meaningful conversations, this podcast invites guests onto the show to curiously dig through their current and past experiences as employees, managers or business owners to understand what they have learnt along the way and how that knowledge is guiding them today. 

Sometimes these conversations are strictly business, but ideally, they go further than that and we get to know a bit more about who our guests are and what they bring personally to these businesses. 

Instagram: @noneof_mybusiness

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In this episode of None Of My Business, I'm joined by Radek Sali. Radek stands as one of Australia’s most successful business people and a serial entrepreneur in the health and wellness sector. 

He revolutionised the Swisse Wellness group by making the category aspirational, pioneering the use of brand ambassadors. As CEO, Radek created a positive working culture (winning ‘the best place to work in Australia’ in 2015 and 2016) and charted record sales. In 2015 Radek helped negotiate the sale of the group to Hong Kong-listed Biostime for $1.7 billion, one of the biggest private company transactions in Australian history.

Radek used the proceeds to set up a company, Light Warrior, with ex Goldman Sachs banker Adam Gregory. Light Warrior is an investment group committed to creating shared value by investing in businesses that are socially responsible and environmentally conscious.

In this episode of None Of My Business we discuss:

1. Doing as much personal learning as possible.
2. Mediation and having a meditation coach.
3. The link between people and work.
4. Culture and Communication plans at Swisse.
5. Going close to being fired as CEO
6. Capitalism for good and where Governments need to catch up.

None Of My Business is an Australian podcast hosted by Michael Jackett. With the aim of having more meaningful conversations, this podcast invites guests onto the show to curiously dig through their current and past experiences as employees, managers or business owners to understand what they have learnt along the way and how that knowledge is guiding them today. 

Sometimes these conversations are strictly business, but ideally, they go further than that and we get to know a bit more about who our guests are and what they bring personally to these businesses. 

Instagram: @noneof_mybusiness

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In this episode of None Of My Business, I'm joined by Rodney Block. Rod has spent the last 25+ years of his career across the consumer electronics and video game industries with the last 6 years at GoPro as a Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for the APAC region. 

In this episode of None Of My Business we discuss:

1. Falling into the game software industry
2. Selling the first DOOM and WOLFENSTEIN games in Australia
3. Pro's and Con's of work travel
4. Working for a brand like GoPro
5. Adjustments after redundancy

None Of My Business is an Australian podcast hosted by Michael Jackett. With the aim of having more meaningful conversations, this podcast invites guests onto the show to curiously dig through their current and past experiences as employees, managers or business owners to understand what they have learnt along the way and how that knowledge is guiding them today. 

Sometimes these conversations are strictly business, but ideally, they go further than that and we get to know a bit more about who our guests are and what they bring personally to these businesses. 

Instagram: @noneof_mybusiness

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of None Of My Business we discuss:

1. Early memories at high school and how Dan's family life shaped his career
2. Trial and error at university  
3. Finding your people in an Entrepreneurship course
4. Becoming a successful nightclub owner
5. Lifestyle burn out
6. Entering the tech industry at Weploy and Academy Xi

None Of My Business is an Australian podcast hosted by Michael Jackett. With the aim of having more meaningful conversations, this podcast invites guests onto the show to curiously dig through their current and past experiences as employees, managers or business owners to understand what they have learnt along the way and how that knowledge is guiding them today. 

Sometimes these conversations are strictly business, but ideally, they go further than that and we get to know a bit more about who our guests are and what they bring personally to these businesses. 

Instagram: @noneof_mybusiness

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of None Of My Business we discuss:

1. Super Cheap Auto - A culture found on 'care'
2. Deciding to leave a great business and choosing a new path
3. Understanding what it is that makes you who you are
4. Building trust as a leader
5. Lessons learnt from climbing Mt Everest three times
6. Entering a business as CEO

None Of My Business is an Australian podcast hosted by Michael Jackett. With the aim of having more meaningful conversations, this podcast invites guests onto the show to curiously dig through their current and past experiences as employees, managers or business owners to understand what they have learnt along the way and how that knowledge is guiding them today. 

Sometimes these conversations are strictly business, but ideally, they go further than that and we get to know a bit more about who our guests are and what they bring personally to these businesses. 

Instagram: @noneof_mybusiness

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of None Of My Business we discuss:

1. Growing up in the Northan Territory
2. The impact of strong family ties
3. Supporting the Aboriginal people through the Killara Foundation
4. The benefits of Mentoring and Leadership
5. The courage in being questioned as a leader
6. Bringing meaning to your life through supporting others

None Of My Business is an Australian podcast hosted by Michael Jackett. With the aim of having more meaningful conversations, this podcast invites guests onto the show to curiously dig through their current and past experiences as employees, managers or business owners to understand what they have learnt along the way and how that knowledge is guiding them today. 

Sometimes these conversations are strictly business, but ideally, they go further than that and we get to know a bit more about who our guests are and what they bring personally to these businesses. 

Instagram: @noneof_mybusiness

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of None Of My Business we discuss:

1. Military vs a traditional career path
2. The inner workings of foreign embassies  
3. Working at the Australian High Commission in Pakistan
4. A front-row seat at the war in Afghanistan
5. Life on Antarctica and dealing with isolation

None Of My Business is an Australian podcast hosted by Michael Jackett. With the aim of having more meaningful conversations, this podcast invites guests onto the show to curiously dig through their current and past experiences as employees, managers or business owners to understand what they have learnt along the way and how that knowledge is guiding them today. 

Sometimes these conversations are strictly business, but ideally, they go further than that and we get to know a bit more about who our guests are and what they bring personally to these businesses. 

Instagram: @noneof_mybusiness

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of None Of My Business we discuss:

1. Support circles and influences in choosing a career
2. Management consulting experience
3. The impact on your career of losing your mum to cancer in your 20's
4. Vulnerability and honesty around mistakes unlocking opportunity
5. How to leverage the benefits of networking

None Of My Business is an Australian podcast hosted by Michael Jackett. With the aim of having more meaningful conversations, this podcast invites guests onto the show to curiously dig through their current and past experiences as employees, managers or business owners to understand what they have learnt along the way and how that knowledge is guiding them today. 

Sometimes these conversations are strictly business, but ideally, they go further than that and we get to know a bit more about who our guests are and what they bring personally to these businesses. 

Instagram: @noneof_mybusiness

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.