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Design, trends and bringing the 'wow' - Amanda Priesterby Simon France
on June 29, 2025 at 7:00 pm What do Harry Siedler, Pat Benata and Jack Newton have in common? Interestingly they have all had a role to play in the life of our next guest. Amanda's research and natural ability means that her shop and interior design business will always keep you on trend. Have a listen to how these pieces all come together. https://www.coastinghome.com.au Find out more on the Podcasts at www.1722.com.au/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pubs, leadership and business with brothers - John Thomasby Simon France
on June 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm When you are serving your teachers beers at 15 surely you think you have made it in life. John has had Pubs in the blood from a young age but his path from pub to pub has had some interesting turns, including a stop by a chicken shop. https://lakesandoceanhotel.com.au Find out more on the Podcasts at 1722.com.au/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Racing, retirement and getting paid on Friday - Garry McQuillanby Simon France
on June 15, 2025 at 7:00 pm I arrived in 1970 for one week and I have never left. Garry's commitment to winning and delivering quality across rugby league, bricklaying and running a small business is great to listen to and it has enabled to him to now put his time and energy into a childhood passion. https://tuncurryforsterjockeyclub.com.au Find out more on the Podcasts at 1722.com.au/podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Baking, events and exploring the next challenge - Jeremy Millerby Simon France
on June 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm Giving the nod to the Pope so that he can say his lines tends not to be the role of the host of Taree's Max FM but you just never know where life will land you. Jeremy takes us on a journey where he is driven by the next challenge whether that be politics, baking or managing events. And apparently you can take the boy out of Canberra but you can't take the politics out of the boy... or maybe you can? Find out more on the Podcasts at 1722.com.au/podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beer, business and boldness - Helen Blackby Simon France
on June 1, 2025 at 7:00 pm We got off the plane and my husband said "I've decided we are going to do the Brewery" and I said "Okay". Helen reflects on they arrived at that point. She is loving beer, loving the brewery and bringing a background of policy, marketing and project management to the business. Listen out for her reflections on women in business and comments on life long learning. Check out and order their beer at thecoastalbrewingcompany.com or visit them in person.Find out more on the Podcasts at 1722.com.au/podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Journalism, supermarkets and team work, with Jeanene Duncanby Simon France
on May 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm Managing change in journalism over the last 30 years is no small feat but if you add to that a quick shift to running a supermarket in a country town after life upheaval you really have to learn how to "pivot". Jeanene strolls through this understated interview reflecting on moments that would have many of us just spinning. You can check out some of her stories at the www.greatlakesadvocate.com.au Find out more on the Podcasts at www.1722.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Author, artist, designer and having an impact, with Shelley Kurtzby Simon France
on May 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm How much do you want people to "tell" you what to do in life and business? What does it take to have your book rejected by Amazon? Is there really a Dulwich Hill bicycle club? You can't miss our author, artist, award winning media adviser and designer! Explore her work at www.creativeshell.com.au Find out more on the Podcasts at www.1722.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health, massage and business building - Paul and Lee Kingby Simon France
on May 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm Having a heart attack while doing what you love, well you will never see massage the same again. Paul manages to take these things in his stride as he and his wife Lee take a garage business and turn it into a local health centre. You will enjoy the laughs and learnings with Paul and Lee as they reflect on how they worked together to get where they are today and all the people who have played a role along the way. Check out the massage business at www.paulkingmassage.com Find out more on the Podcasts at www.1722.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Country music and the work life mix - Hudson Roseby Simon France
on May 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm When your mum helps you get into bars and then plays bouncer surely, as an up and coming country music star you are onto a good thing. From Nashville, to Tamworth, to Wingham, please join Georgia and I as we discuss the business of music, making video clips, finding the next hit, managing a team and the difference a change of clothes can make. And check out all her great music at www.hudsonrosemusic.com.au Find out more on the Podcasts at www.1722.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Family business and the joy of staff - John Mansourby Simon France
on April 27, 2025 at 9:15 pm “If there was a play, I was always the tree at the back” From a pretty shy Lebanese boy in a very anglo regional town, to a much loved successful local business owner and community figure, John Mansour gives us plenty to reflect on and smile about. “I still remember my Mum kicking me up the backside to go and stand in front of people because I was nervous. I had no self confidence, but it was the best thing she ever taught me.” manningsshoes.com John’s family business, that he has inherited, has been operating for over 70 years with shops in Forster, Taree and Port Macquarie as well as online. John shares about the effect his father's death had on his future, managing technology and online shopping, shutting down a shopfront after 50 years and sparkling high heels. Please […]
Down The Roadby Simon France
on March 17, 2025 at 7:06 am We tell business stories through the lens of our life stories and we start with the people who are down the road from where I live, which is a small coastal town 3 hours north of Sydney, Australia called Forster. If you haven’t been here, it is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Some of these people are only a little way down the road on their business journeys, others close to the end. What I have found though in talking to each of them is that I walk away not only enjoying their story but reflecting on my own life and work in the light of their reflections. Have I really chosen a career I love?How influential has my family been on my decisions?Do I celebrate success at work well?Would I be willing to take a risk like that? So come along for the ride as you enjoy the […]
ALL Podcasts
- Design, trends and bringing the 'wow' - Amanda Priesterby Simon France on June 29, 2025 at 7:00 pm
What do Harry Siedler, Pat Benata and Jack Newton have in common? Interestingly they have all had a role to play in the life of our next guest. Amanda's research and natural ability means that her shop and interior design business will always keep you on trend. Have a listen to how these pieces all come together. https://www.coastinghome.com.au Find out more on the Podcasts at www.1722.com.au/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Pubs, leadership and business with brothers - John Thomasby Simon France on June 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm
When you are serving your teachers beers at 15 surely you think you have made it in life. John has had Pubs in the blood from a young age but his path from pub to pub has had some interesting turns, including a stop by a chicken shop. https://lakesandoceanhotel.com.au Find out more on the Podcasts at 1722.com.au/podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Racing, retirement and getting paid on Friday - Garry McQuillanby Simon France on June 15, 2025 at 7:00 pm
I arrived in 1970 for one week and I have never left. Garry's commitment to winning and delivering quality across rugby league, bricklaying and running a small business is great to listen to and it has enabled to him to now put his time and energy into a childhood passion. https://tuncurryforsterjockeyclub.com.au Find out more on the Podcasts at 1722.com.au/podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Baking, events and exploring the next challenge - Jeremy Millerby Simon France on June 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Giving the nod to the Pope so that he can say his lines tends not to be the role of the host of Taree's Max FM but you just never know where life will land you. Jeremy takes us on a journey where he is driven by the next challenge whether that be politics, baking or managing events. And apparently you can take the boy out of Canberra but you can't take the politics out of the boy... or maybe you can? Find out more on the Podcasts at 1722.com.au/podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Beer, business and boldness - Helen Blackby Simon France on June 1, 2025 at 7:00 pm
We got off the plane and my husband said "I've decided we are going to do the Brewery" and I said "Okay". Helen reflects on they arrived at that point. She is loving beer, loving the brewery and bringing a background of policy, marketing and project management to the business. Listen out for her reflections on women in business and comments on life long learning. Check out and order their beer at thecoastalbrewingcompany.com or visit them in person.Find out more on the Podcasts at 1722.com.au/podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Journalism, supermarkets and team work, with Jeanene Duncanby Simon France on May 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Managing change in journalism over the last 30 years is no small feat but if you add to that a quick shift to running a supermarket in a country town after life upheaval you really have to learn how to "pivot". Jeanene strolls through this understated interview reflecting on moments that would have many of us just spinning. You can check out some of her stories at the www.greatlakesadvocate.com.au Find out more on the Podcasts at www.1722.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Author, artist, designer and having an impact, with Shelley Kurtzby Simon France on May 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm
How much do you want people to "tell" you what to do in life and business? What does it take to have your book rejected by Amazon? Is there really a Dulwich Hill bicycle club? You can't miss our author, artist, award winning media adviser and designer! Explore her work at www.creativeshell.com.au Find out more on the Podcasts at www.1722.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Health, massage and business building - Paul and Lee Kingby Simon France on May 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Having a heart attack while doing what you love, well you will never see massage the same again. Paul manages to take these things in his stride as he and his wife Lee take a garage business and turn it into a local health centre. You will enjoy the laughs and learnings with Paul and Lee as they reflect on how they worked together to get where they are today and all the people who have played a role along the way. Check out the massage business at www.paulkingmassage.com Find out more on the Podcasts at www.1722.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Country music and the work life mix - Hudson Roseby Simon France on May 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm
When your mum helps you get into bars and then plays bouncer surely, as an up and coming country music star you are onto a good thing. From Nashville, to Tamworth, to Wingham, please join Georgia and I as we discuss the business of music, making video clips, finding the next hit, managing a team and the difference a change of clothes can make. And check out all her great music at www.hudsonrosemusic.com.au Find out more on the Podcasts at www.1722.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Family business and the joy of staff - John Mansourby Simon France on April 27, 2025 at 9:15 pm
“If there was a play, I was always the tree at the back” From a pretty shy Lebanese boy in a very anglo regional town, to a much loved successful local business owner and community figure, John Mansour gives us plenty to reflect on and smile about. “I still remember my Mum kicking me up the backside to go and stand in front of people because I was nervous. I had no self confidence, but it was the best thing she ever taught me.” manningsshoes.com John’s family business, that he has inherited, has been operating for over 70 years with shops in Forster, Taree and Port Macquarie as well as online. John shares about the effect his father's death had on his future, managing technology and online shopping, shutting down a shopfront after 50 years and sparkling high heels. Please […]
- Down The Roadby Simon France on March 17, 2025 at 7:06 am
We tell business stories through the lens of our life stories and we start with the people who are down the road from where I live, which is a small coastal town 3 hours north of Sydney, Australia called Forster. If you haven’t been here, it is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Some of these people are only a little way down the road on their business journeys, others close to the end. What I have found though in talking to each of them is that I walk away not only enjoying their story but reflecting on my own life and work in the light of their reflections. Have I really chosen a career I love?How influential has my family been on my decisions?Do I celebrate success at work well?Would I be willing to take a risk like that? So come along for the ride as you enjoy the […]