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Episode 17 - Everything Small Business Podcast

Episode 17: Small Business Story | Kristen Buchanan at Edify

In today’s episode, Sheree chats with Kristen Buchanan, Founder and CEO of Edify, a software development firm that offers a platform to provide a frictionless way to onboard software engineers. Kristen shares: her expertise on engineering onboarding and developer enablement her journey from being a consultant to a SaaS CEO her thoughts on the future … Read more

Episode 16 - Everything Small Business Podcast

Episode 16: Small Business Story | Lara Blake at Media Shark

In this episode, Spencer chats with Lara Blake, Business Development Manager at Media Shark, an award-winning Gold Coast company that specialises in App Design and Development. Lara shares: Her experience from within the app development industry Her transition from the corporate world into small business, and The challenges and opportunities that COVID-19 has brought. If … Read more

Episode 15 - Everything Small Business Podcast

Episode 15: Small Business Story | Godson Michel at Blue Surge Marketing Agency

In today’s episode, Sheree chats with Godson Michel, president of Blue Surge Marketing Agency, a premier, full-service digital marketing, website design, and consulting agency that generates explosive growth and revenue in businesses through creative strategy and optimization. Godson shares: How he started a side hustle with no experience, loans, or mentors to fund his college … Read more

Episode 13 - Everything Small Business Podcast

Episode 13: Small Business Story | Luis De Jesus – Mexx Engineering

In today’s episode, Sheree catches up with Luis De Jesus from Mexx Engineering, a Gold Coast based business that designs and develops state of the art automation solutions and innovative robotic system for manufacturers and defence prime suppliers. With over 25 years of robotic automation industry experience, Luis is passionate about industry-leading custom manufacturing automated solutions. … Read more

Episode 12 - Everything Small Business Podcast

Episode 12: Q&A – Do I Need a Website?

As a small business owner, you might be considering building a digital presence for your business, whether it’s a website, Facebook page or Instagram profile. In today’s episode, Sheree sits down with sixty:forty co-founder and digital marketing specialist, Spencer, to ask: Do all businesses need a website? What are the alternatives? Is SEO needed to … Read more

Episode 10 - Everything Small Business Podcast

Episode 10: Small Business Story | Monique Montfroy from Texcoco Collective

In today’s episode, Sheree talks with Monique Montfroy, founder of Texcoco Collective, as part of our mini-series ‘Share Your Small Business Story’. In this episode, we take a look at the interesting approach Monique has taken in starting a business during covid that’s a luxury fashion accessory brand committed to eco-conscious design, and hear Monique’s … Read more

Episode 9 - Everything Small Business Podcast

Episode 9: Small Business Story | Adam and Jaylee Mansy – Urban Health & Fitness X BIL Athletic

In today’s episode, Sheree sits down with Adam and Jaylee Mansy, owners of Urban Gyms and new athletic wear brand BIL Athletic as part of our mini-series ‘Share Your Small Business Story’. In this episode, we discuss the importance of focusing on customer experience and the importance of having a plan to diversify your business. … Read more