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True Business Stories

Mark and Bill

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31:20

Keith Fagg - mentor, mediator, business owner,...

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2025/10/07

Keith Fagg is well known across Geelong and Victoria for his family hardware and timber business that has operated for over 170 years. Keith now devotes his time to mediation work and is also a philanthropist and a casual marathon runner.

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29:08

Claire Pales - The Security Collective

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2025/09/16

Claire started her career as a para legal and on joining Telstra found a passion for cyber security. Claire has worked in Hong Kong as well as Australia and now runs her own cyber security consulting company The Security Collective. Claire also has her own pod casts with a focus on cyber security.

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25:46

Nadine Kuc - General Manager Baie Wines

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2025/09/09

Nadine started off in WA and commended work after study as a Speech Pathologist. Nadine moved to Victoria and with her husband started Baie Wines by planting lots of Vines. Today Baie Wines is recognised for a great arrange of wines and a strong social conscience.

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30:01

Cr. Mia Shaw

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2025/09/02

Mia Shaw is the Mayor of Wyndham. Starting with a degree from Deakin University and a journalism focus has led to a number of communication roles. Mia now runs her own leadership mentoring business 'Govern with impact' and has a passion for all things to do with Wyndham.

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26:32

Thomas Hynes: CEO Symphony3

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2025/08/26

Thomas as the Chief Executive Officer of Symphony3, leads a team of experts in delivering innovative and transformative solutions for businesses across various sectors. The focus on providing Local Government the tools to help drive efficiency and better outcomes is a key driver.

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31:59

Eddy Kontelj - Executive Director Elphinstone Group

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2025/08/18

Eddy has always enjoyed working with engines and this led to a career working on diesel engines and machinery all over the world. Eddy returned to Geelong some years ago and is now working in the Elphinstone Group across Australia. He is also a Councillor for the City of Greater Geelong.

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29:13

Justin Collins - Cabinets by Computer

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2025/08/12

Justin started his education in wanting to be a lawyer but then decided to change and undertake a degree in business and and commerce. He then took on a role at Cabinets by Computer and is now the General Manager.

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33:17

Sian and Andrew Jones : G2innovation

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2025/08/04

Andrew started his career in innovative design with Parker Pens and Sian through the creative industries including the Opera. They met in the UK and through working in a number of companies consulting on design, critical thinking and leadership have forged a two businesses that have taken them around the world and now back to Geelong.

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32:17

Lachie McColl - SME Valuations

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2025/07/29

Lachie started working with a couple of the big accounting firms that led to his interest in business valuations. He then started his own business helping business owners understand the key drivers for having a business ready for sale.

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30:25

Alison Jarman : Mayor of Devonport, Tasmania

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2025/07/21

Alison started with working in journalism but has always had a passion for Devonport and wanting to see her home town thrive. Alison has spent some years on Devonport Council and is now Mayor. The recent Memorandum between Geelong and Devonport shows the importance of the Spirit of Tasmania to both cities and the opportunities.

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35:06

Alex Papli - Hypergen

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2025/07/18

Alex has had a career with Telstra and Microsoft and his learnings from these companies helped him start his own business helping companies with Ai. A great story of following your passion and being brave!

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30:50

Andrew Hamilton - Euca - Eco-Cabins’

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2025/07/11

Andrew has property in his blood growing up in one of Geelong's famous families. He spent some years working in New York working on a number of creative projects. On returning to Victoria he has started a company called Euca - Eco-Cabins’ - with a primary goal of cabins & small homes for regional tourism, Airbnbs, backyard dwellings and small footprint living. Small homes for a wide range of uses.

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28:03

Cr Karen Foster - Mayor of Moyne Shire

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2025/07/04

Karen Foster started her life as a journalist but decided this was not her calling. The journey from journalist to Mayor is an interesting one. Karen now operates a business and leadership development consultancy in Port Fairy and is Mayor of Moyne Shire.

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32:33

Aamir Qutab - Ai guru

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2025/06/27

We interviewed Aamir on his journey some time ago. We now speak to him about his passion and love for ai and how it can help businesses and individuals. A fascinating story.

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28:51

Dr. Maree Harris : Developer of Leaders

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2025/06/20

Maree started her life wanting to be a teacher. This led to a career working and mentoring leaders and organisations across a wide variety of industries.

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34:44

Samantha Van Zyl - Loom Tex

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2025/06/13

Samantha has had a wide and varied career developing her skills and expertise across a wide range of industries. This has now led to working in the fabric industry developing some exciting and new products.

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27:54

David Buchanan - CEO Australian Steel Assoc /...

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2025/06/06

David started his schooling learning about metal working and this led to a career in steel manufacturing, selling and importing. He now heads the Australian Steel Association and also the Advanced fibre Cluster working to improve the opportunities for members and to grow their businesses,

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27:35

Aaron Rayson - Owner Geelong Golf Studio

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2025/05/30

Aaron has taken his love of golf through playing professionally, running a golf course to now operating his own golfing coaching and analysis business. https://www.geelonggolfstudio.com.au/coaching A different business story.

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28:57

Shaun Cumming - MD Barwon Water

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2025/05/23

Shaun has had an interesting life journey from South Africa to Queensland and now Geelong. He has a passion for looking after and providing the water we need for our daily lives in an increasingly tough environment. A great conversation.

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41:10

James Baird - Get Orchestrated

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2025/05/16

James is a serial entrepreneur and he discusses his journey from political lobbyist to running and developing businesses from scratch. He has learnt a lot along the way and this frank and open chat shows you how he continues to learn and grow.

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