The Self Made Theory
Ben Campbell
Recent Episodes
Ever wanted to completely change your career direction? Or maybe you have a hobby which you would love to turn into an actual business?
Well, that’s what happened to Richard Cooper, who founded the artisan knife making business, Dog Boy Knives. What he produces has to be seen to be believed (check out the photos on my website) – these amazing chef and other knives are handcrafted into practical works of art (with some made of 80 layers of Damascus Steel, which was used in sword making centuries ago). They’re used by chefs around the world (you might even find a few in Michelin starred restaurant kitchens).
Richard and I talk about:
- How he left a good-paying job to start a passion business (something that resonates with my own story)
- The Importance of Mentors
- The pursuit of quality means that what you made 2 years ago isn’t likely to be something you’re happy with today
- How Family & friends are often the 1st customers of a new start-up
If you want to find out more about Dog Boy Knives, head to our website www.theselfmadetheory.com/podcast where we have some very cool photos, plus all the ways you can engage with Richard.
Until next time….keep INNOVATING, OVERCOMING and PROSPERING
CONTACT DETAILS for Richard & Dog Boy Knives
Web:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dogboyknives/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/dogboyknives
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Dr Sam Costello; co-founded BiomeBank (it’s a poo bank, used to treat various diseases – it’s not a gross story, it’s actually quite amazing).
You will learn about the incredible medical benefits of this treatment, the importance of having a healthy microbiome, and how Dr. Costello came to start his business, BiomeBank.
Whether you're a listener who wants to get involved in this research (ie donate!), a person who wants to learn more about the health benefits of a healthy microbiome, or just interested in starting and running a business, listen on your favourite podcast app or click below:
www.theselfmadetheory.com/podcast
Until next time….keep INNOVATING, OVERCOMING and PROSPERING
CONTACT DETAILS
Web:
Donate:
https://biomebank.org/support-us
https://www.linkedin.com/company/biomebank/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-costello-0618671a1/
Email:
NEED HELP WITH YOUR BUSINESS?
If you’re an entrepreneur, or business leader, and are faced with challenges in your startup, scale up or established business that you’re not sure how to solve for, then contact us to discuss how our Executive Coaching / Advisory practice can help you. Email us on [email protected]
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This episode will inspire you to take a step back, reflect on your work or business, and think of innovative ways to disrupt the traditional, perhaps broken, business model you are working in.
I interview Mellissa Larkin, Founder and Managing Director of legal firm Peripheral Blue.
In this episode, she talks about disrupting the traditional, Partner-centric legal firm model. Her vision is wonderful – focused not on how her firm is going to bill the next 6-minute increment, but by being laser focussed on her client’s perspective and on the wellbeing of her staff. A real challenge to all the traditional legal firms around the world.
Thank you for listening to this episode. Don’t just click onto your next podcast, head over to my website (www.theselfmadetheory.com/podcast) to subscribe to know what’s latest!
Until next time….keep INNOVATING, OVERCOMING and PROSPERING
CONTACT DETAILS
Web:
Linkedin:
www.linkedin.com/in/mellissalarkin
www.linkedin.com/company/peripheral-blue
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/PeripheralBlue
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If you’re an entrepreneur, or business leader, and are faced with challenges in your startup, scale up, or established business that you’re not sure how to solve, then contact us to discuss how our Executive Coaching / Advisory practice can help you. Email us at [email protected]
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This week on The Self Made Theory, I chat with Kelly Jamieson, co-founder of Edible Blooms! A totally amazing, unique gift business in Australia, the UK & New Zealand.
Kelly runs her business from both her office in Adelaide and from her farm, which she has done so for 10 years. While you can imagine how prepared she was for Covid19 having a home office, based on her business model, there are just some things that can’t be done remotely.
I also chat with Kelly about other things she has faced building her business, including a rebranding disaster, how and what happens when your workforce is predominantly female.
Since meeting Kelly, I reckon I’ve had at least 3 occasions where I’ve needed to get a gift for someone – 1 locally and 2 interstate. So, of course, I just had to try out Edible Blooms. And they didn’t disappoint – those who received the gifts loved them.
I want to thank Kelly for an engaging, open conversation – you are going to love her insight.
Until next time...keep INNOVATING, OVERCOMING and PROSPERING
CONTACT DETAILS
Web:
https://www.edibleblooms.com.au/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/edibleblooms.au
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/edible-blooms-global
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EdibleBlooms/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1f8i05q9u7fTMCkJxjhfTQ
Need help in your business?
If you’re an entrepreneur, or business leader, and are faced with challenges in your startup, scale-up, or established business that you’re not sure how to solve for, then contact us to discuss how our Executive Coaching / Advisory practice can help you. Email us at [email protected]
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Our "Pilot" episode for "Entrepreneurs on eScooters" is the wild, featuring Allison Nikula, founder of CareApp.
A very, very different way of telling a great story. You really need to see the video of this interview: www.entrepreneursonescooters.com
Allison was inspired to create CareApp through her own personal experience seeing her grandparents access aged care services. CareApp is a powerful communication and engagement platform for aged care providers. It brings providers, residents, carers, and families together to build a wonderful care community and support seniors to love the way they live.
And it's no small task - ageing population is on the rise with the percentage of Australians aged 65 and over rising dramatically over the past decades*:
1927 - 5% of the total population aged 65 and over
1977 - 9% of the total population aged 65 and over
2017 - 15% of the total population aged 65 and over
Allison and I discuss her journey from idea through to today where she has customers locally and globally:
- How to build a tech company when you don’t have a tech background
- The importance of customer feedback in product development
- The process around pitching to Investors (inc a scary example of when it doesn't go well!)
- Why having an “exit strategy” is essentialwhen you’re founding a business
A huge thank you to Allison for being our very 1st "Entrepreneur on eScooter".
This interview was recorded in January 2020 (pre-Covid19). As a pilot episode, it's not perfect - a few issues with some of the audio/camera shots, etc, but overall, it is a great overview of what we will producing in future episodes (which are likely to be a little shorter as well).
Until next time….keep INNOVATING, OVERCOMING and PROSPERING
SPONSORSHIP
If you would like to discuss sponsoring an episode or series of Entrepreneurs on eScooters, please reach out to us via email [email protected]
Thank you to New Black Designs, our Pilot Episode sponsor.
https://www.newblackdesigns.com/
CONTACT DETAILS for ALLISON & CAREAPP
Web: https://www.careapp.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careapp.group/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/careapp/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-nikula/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/careapp.group
Twitter: https://twitter.com/careappgroup
NEED HELP IN YOUR BUSINESS OR STARTUP?
If you’re an entrepreneur, or business leader, and are faced with challenges in your startup, scale-up, or established business that you’re not sure how to solve for, then contact us to discuss how our Executive Coaching / Advisory practice can help you. Email us on [email protected]
*Source: ABS - https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/0/1CD2B1952AFC5E7ACA257298000F2E76?OpenDocument
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