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Aaron loves to build teams, products, and businesses.   He is the founder of Lexer: A business that transforms all a companies data into a powerful resource for sales and service.    Lexer is a crazy idea that is getting bigger and better, beyond what he first imagined in 2010. He spent his time building a productivity-focused culture, great user experiences, and high volume data architectures.    As Lexer grows he faces new and more complex challenges; operational, cultural, and technical. He is always looking to connect with peers to share the journey, and mentors to gain wisdom to shape our future.    He is also a builder of LEGO, gadgets, and relationships, most often over great food, wine, and karaoke.   Highlights:  What Lexer does and how & why it began Building the business whilst working at an agency The feeling of having funding pulled How to focus and structure a day when starting a company How things change when your team grows Roles within startup businesses and how they change Selecting a CEO from founders when it gets to the stage of setting roles     Resources:  https://lexer.io   You can find Aaron all across the web on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Medium as @d2kagw.     Quotes: “I’ve learnt to realise there are moments in your journey as a founder, where things don’t go as you want them to and you don’t realise the amount of energy and devastation that comes with that” – Aaron Wallis   “It’s been a difficult journey to re-align and understand where productivity comes. In early days you feel accomplished by pieces of evidence of existence, where as in later stages its harder to quantify that in leadership and feel productive all the time” – Aaron Wallis   “Have a community of people around you who understand the pain and frustrations you are going through. Share stories, experiences, group hugs or a slap on the ass when needed is the most important advice I have ever been given.” – Aaron Wallis

Today we have Peter Malekas; founder and MD of Moneysoft. Moneysoft simplifies money management, cash flow and budgeting for professionals and their clients. Not many people know this but Moneysoft was Australia’s first personal bank aggregator and analytics system.   It enables users to link their personal bank accounts, and empowers them to perform goal setting and targeted savings through highly visual and intuitive user interfaces. I’ve been using Moneysoft for years now and I have been following Peter on his journey.   Money Soft and understanding your personal finances Financial Services to Financial Technology Working on lots of ideas to stop boredom in working life The first hire of Money Soft and why Peter remembers them It took many ingredients to make Money Soft a success Big changes in the financial industry Running a business where every member of staff works like they are their own business Keeping a company alive Not measuring a companies success based on the number of employees and working smart Getting people invested in the company and the journey employees are taken on    Resources: https://www.moneysoft.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/moneysoft https://www.linkedin.com/company/moneysoft-au https://twitter.com/moneysoft https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermalekas/   Peter’s Favourite Book: https://www.amazon.com/Tipping-Point-Little-Things-Difference/dp/0316346624/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1528118288&sr=8-1&keywords=tipping+point+malcolm+gladwell   Quotes:   “One of our proudest achievements is that we’ve stayed alive. Only 1 in 10 businesses actually survive… So it’s a big achievement.” - Peter Malekas   “Another great success is running a company on 20 people but running the business like a 40 person company” - Peter Malekas   “There’s individuals out there that say it’s all about the journey. For me it’s about getting to the destination as quickly as possible!” - Peter Malekas

Short Story co-founder William Du subscribes to the adage that “if fear is the only thing stopping you, then you should do it.” It echoes Ralph Waldo Emerson’s words, “What we fear of doing most is usually what we most need to do.” They have a nice ring to it, but others will still steer clear of challenges. Not William though.   William has packed a lot of courage and guts to bring with him in his exciting roller-coaster entrepreneurial ride, which he shares with business and life partner, Carolyn Wong. They had a brief taste of the business world during their stint at the 30-year-old restaurant owned by Carolyn’s dad. They helped out by looking at systems and changes that they could employ in the restaurant. But when they were about to implement it all, the restaurant burnt down. However, everything was not reduced into ashes because the experience became a prelude to having a venture of their own.   Highlights: How Short Story began Realising after 3-4 years that they needed to stop messing around and put all the effort in to the business How they kept Short Story afloat with self funding and part time jobs Differences between the first and second year to now Different ways Short Story has marketed, and that they have only just embraced social media in the last year How a book changed William’s life Listening to motivational videos and being persistent as successful habits   Resources: https://www.shortstory.com.au/ https://twitter.com/ShortStoryHome/ https://www.instagram.com/shortstoryhome/   Quotes: “We didn’t take things seriously until the 4th or 5th year and that’s when we realised we really have something here! Let’s put all of our time into this, let’s quit mucking around and get serious!” – William Du “Continual learning and self development is so important. Just growing our mind-set to having a very open mind-set and not closing it off. We focus on ourselves, because we are the ones taking the business forward.” – William Du “My favourite piece of advice is actual from Winston Churchill and it’s so simple: Never, never, never give up! … You have just got to keep pushing no matter what.” – William Du  

Kym’s family were victims of a political regime that saw intelligence as a threat and one where having your say involves risks and consequences. They left Vietnam and generations of belonging behind to start over in Australia,  and the story of their escape and survival is part of the foundation of Kym's outlook.on life and business. His life goal is to make a lasting and positive contribution to this world by always listening, always learning and helping people reach out and touch and inspire the lives of others from all corners of the globe. And in the quest for this, he’s changed light bulbs and offered a shoulder to cry on to strangers who later became clients. To support this mission of educating, entertaining, and empowering people, he founded the education-centric startup WeTeachMe; the go-to place for Australia’s best and most popular classes.  And this all came about through his own desire to learn Spanish. HIGHLIGHTS: How a year of personal frustration with gave him the inspiration for a startup How the potential regret of not chasing his dream, far outweighed the security of his regular job The pain of scrapping a project you’ve invested over a year into The one thing he didn’t do which led to that project being scrapped How he went to extremes to meet and understand the problems of potential customers The importance of competition in motivating you   RESOURCES: https://weteachme.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kymhuynh/ https://kymhuynh.com/ https://twitter.com/KymHuynh “When there is competition it drives me to be better, it drives me to think outside the box, it forces me to not be complacent” – @kymHuynh   “If you can solve a problem that people have, then people will pay you for it” –@kymHuynh   “I believe that as entrepreneurs when we build our companies, what we are doing is we are creating the world the way we see the world, and instilling it with the values that are important to us” – @kymHuynh  

At the ripe age of 19yrs old, Andrea left Canada, flew to Australia and started travelling. For the next 2yrs, she worked on whale watching boats, sang in pubs, managed hostels and lived in dorms.   It wasn't glamorous but it was adventurous. Ending up in Sydney towards what was supposed to be the end of her travels, she was recruited by a start-up and well, the rest became history.   Andrea ended up taking over the company and starting another 5 businesses in 17 years. She’s sold a couple, started a few and closed others.   Andrea says It's been one helluva ride with some of her greatest achievements: winning the Telstra Young Business Woman of the Year, The Telstra Small Business of the Year, being on the BRW Fastest 100 list and a multitude of client, industry and marketing awards throughout the years.   After a 17yr career in entrepreneurship, Andrea decided to take a 2 year hiatus travelling around the world and experiencing some of the greatest adventures out there.   And now, recently returning to Sydney embarked on a new venture in HR technology helping businesses build amazing teams.   Highlights: Suddenly changing everything, selling everything and going a different way Joining Ready Exploring power of choice Side jobs whilst starting your business The cost of losing someone in your business and caring about people Rewarding and communicating with employees for results Making your customer path clear Conversion and getting in front of the right people     Resources:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaculligan/ https://www.instagram.com/aculligan/ https://www.andreaculligan.com/ http://www.harteffect.com/ https://redii.com/ andrea@redii.com     Quotes from today’s episode:    “When we empower people with choice, they make choices without panic or fear and they make really great decisions” – Andrea Culligan   “Do you want to spend time and money bringing people in, or do you just want to care about the people you have” – Andrea Culligan   “If you’ve got a client for 3, 4 or 5 years… And you spend a day and a half a year making sure the product is effective for them, that time is nothing” – Andrea Culligan      

Rebekah is a serial entrepreneur who has played the lead role in the disruption of two industries! Her company Hey You is Australia’s largest mobile ordering and payments platform for café’s.   Hey You enables customers to discover and build relationships with store owners. They can order and pay by their mobiles phones, and gain loyalty. The company processes more than 50,000 transactions per week. With over 4% weekly growth, and recently closing a $5million investment.   Rebekah’s first company Scorpio music developed the careers of some of Australia’s biggest stars, such as: Evermore, Alex Lloyd, Matt Corby, and Lisa Mitchell.   Rebekah’s also an expert in developing strategies to disrupt the way we do things to create the right product and brand for the opportunity.   Highlights: First entrepreneurial venture at 19 Starting a company managing bands Zambesi – A marketplace for face to face education Doing something you really care about Finding / seeing a market where there’s a problem Being a “Second Time Founder” Scaling to be able to grow globally VS building something people love Being an entrepreneur AND a parent Getting support from the founder of Google Maps   Resources:  http://rebekahcampbell.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekahposse/ https://www.facebook.com/rebekahcampbell11 https://www.instagram.com/rebekahposse/ http://zambesi.com    Quotes from today’s episode:    “I got to a point where I felt like I actually couldn’t get out of bed, and work on a project that wasn’t the best use of my energy and talents” – Rebekah Campbell   “I focussed too much on building something that scaled, and not on something people really loved, and that people were using and willing to pay for” – Rebekah Campbell   “Find one person who you can really rely on, who knows what they are doing, who’s willing to give you a good amount of support and advice” – Rebekah Campbell

At Serotonin, they provide a sanctuary to escape from our fast-paced lives. As optimal health requires a holistic approach, Serotonin integrates both a nourishing Eatery with an Exercise centre. Their ethos is based around eating a plant-based diet to ensure the body, mind and earth all function at their best.   Emily sought a place where she could be motivated daily and connect with others looking to live positively. She longed for a no-brainer menu where every dish was nourishing and she didn’t need to narrow it down to a ‘healthy option’. She couldn’t find such a place, so she made one.   The world is shifting. There’s a movement growing and Serotonin is at the forefront. Their wellness centre is focused on facilitating those who wish to relearn the importance of health and happiness. Serotonin is a reminder that health and happiness are achievable with a little effort.   Highlights:   Starting a café with no experience Alternatives to anti-depressants through healthy eating Passion in the hospitality industry Living your business Going back to education to start the business Richard Branson is human too Staying motivated at the beginning Hiring to allow you to work ON your business One thing that grew the business   Resources:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily­hazell­arundel­1602a37b/ https://www.instagram.com/serotonindealer/ https://serotonindealer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/serotonindealer   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Happiness-Handbook-Living/dp/0340750154 https://asana.com https://waitmate.io/   Quotes from today’s episode:    “Richard Branson was sitting their and having a really human moment. Even this person who runs the biggest companies in the world, is just human.” - Emily Hazel   “You should be working on your business and not in your business. If it will run 70% as well with you not working in it, then let it!” - Emily Hazel “My personal mission is to change minds and lives, to prevent unnecessary deaths” - Emily Hazel   “Everybody in their life has problems… Don’t think of them as problems think of them as challenges. And challenges have solutions.” - Emily Hazel

My guest this week is Rosie Thomas. Empowerpreneur, social justice junkie and co-founder of Project Rockit. Rosie is considered one of Australia’s best and brightest emerging change-makers and social innovators. Rosie built Project Rockit with her sister straight out of high school. Project Rockit empowers young people to stand up and lead change by creating spaces where all young people have access to respect, acceptance, creative expression and real social leadership.   Highlights: Starting a company straight from school Working with family Project Rockit's awesome work The importance of passion Working with schools Starting a movement and making the changes you want to see in the world   We hope you're enjoying Passion Never Fails. Please help to keep the passion growing by rating us in iTunes here.   Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosiethomas1/ https://twitter.com/1RosieThomas https://twitter.com/projectrockit https://www.projectrockit.com.au/   Quotes from today’s episode:  "What purpose is, it doesn't just get you out of bed in the morning but it is also your resilience" - Rosie Thomas   "If you don't have a sense of why are we doing this? Does it light my fire? Does it get me out of bed in the morning? But also, is it going to pull me out of trouble when I am doubting myself?" - Rosie Thomas   "Being really dissatisfied with the status quo is actually just a passion for social justice" - Rosie Thomas  

My guest today is Trent Innes. Trent is the Managing Director of Xero Australia. Xero is the successful cloud-based accounting platform for small business. Trent began his career as an accountant, today he tells me how he came to Xero. He also discusses the company culture, the loyal Xero community, and the unique opportunities Xero is bringing to the small business and startup community. Highlights: Xero’s 5 core values. Why attitude is much more important than skill. The importance of finding good business partners. How Xero found its huge community. Xero’s Vacation Program Xerocon Resources Xero Xero’s Vacation Program Xerocon Trent Innes on LinkedIn @trentinnes We hope you're enjoying Passion Never Fails. Please help to keep the passion growing by rating us in iTunes here. Quotes from today’s episode: "At the end of the day it comes back to some pretty simple things, and  if you do those things really, really well, more than often you should be successful." -- Trent Innes "You got to make sure you actually love your customers.” -- Trent Innes "Regardless of the scope of the organization, even as you get bigger, it is so important that leaders continue to exhibit the behaviors and values." -- Trent Innes

My guest today is Nicole Wipp, the founder, and CEO of Wipp Enterprises. Nicole’s business is a consultation service that specializes in leadership training. She is also a highly successful lawyer. She is considered an expert in her field and is approached for numerous speaking engagements and podcasts. Nicole is also the bestselling author of the book, Dear Mom & Dad, Help Me Help You. During today’s episode, Nicole tells me how she discovered she worked better with a team. She shares her entrepreneurial journey and explains how it showed her how to be her best self. Nicole offers an honest take on entrepreneurship and assures the listener that they are not alone in the daily struggles and challenges. Highlights: What motivates Nicole to get out of bed? Common doubts all entrepreneurs can relate too. The importance of having faith in yourself. Why you should be willing to do whatever it takes to be successful. How to be proactive instead of reactive. Having clarity in your business and your abilities. Resources Nicole Wipp on LinkedIn Nicolewipp.com Nicole Wipp on Facebook Wippenterprises.com We hope you're enjoying Passion Never Fails. Please help to keep the passion growing by rating us in iTunes here. Quotes from today’s episode: "Second guessing yourself is part of the entrepreneurial journey, there's no ands, ifs about it. It's okay to second guess yourself." -- Nicole Wipp "We have a system in place where my time is highly structured and really it's not me that is structuring it, it's my team." -- Nicole Wipp "Have clarity about not only what you do best, but what gives you energy." -- Nicole Wipp

My guest today is Todd Tresidder the creator of Financial Mentor. Todd graduated from the University of California at Davis with a B.A. in economics. He spent his youth learning how to grow and maintain his wealth. His technique was a huge success and by age 35 he was able to retire from his hedge fund company independently wealthy. Today Todd teaches people how he was able to build his wealth and how they can do it as well. He offers online courses, books, coaching, and free resources on his website www.financialmentor.com. He tells me how he is able to stay motivated in such an intimidating market and what makes this program so different from other wealth building programs. Highlights: How Todd provides value to his customers. Why the fear of public criticism was a huge hurdle for him. What makes Todd’s courses and resources different from other programs? What motivates him every day? The setbacks he deals with every day. Why he believes results are the best measure of success. Resources: Financial Mentor We hope you're enjoying Passion Never Fails. Please help to keep the passion growing by rating us in iTunes here. Quotes from today’s episode: "Contribution is important, community is important, what you do with your day is important. There needs to be some sense of purpose to experience some sort of fulfillment." -- Todd Tresidder "My work balances all asset classes, I don't have a right and wrong belief structure around this stuff." -- Todd Tresidder “You can give so much value for free through the internet." -- Todd Tresidder

My guest today is Chris Joannou. Chris is the founder, director, and general manager of Startup Grind Australia branch. He is also the founder of CleanStack a plant-based protein health food company. CleanStack is a marriage of health supplement products with chatbot technology. So, a customer can buy their supplement and consult a chatbot “trainer” to learn more good health habits. Chris tells me why he chose the plant-based health space and what motivates him to keep pushing forward. He has some great insights on the family and business balance as well as awesome advice for startup entrepreneurs needing a little push. Highlights: Why Chris enjoys helping entrepreneurs. How learning about the dairy process made Chris get into the plant-based protein market. Why Chris needs to be excited by a project. The 2 things that motivate Chris to keep his hustle going. Chris’s advice for startups who are just starting. Resources: CleanStack Startup Grind Melbourne Startup Melbourne LinkedIn Startup Melbourne Facebook   We hope you're enjoying Passion Never Fails. Please help to keep the passion growing by rating us in iTunes here. Quotes from today’s episode: "We've got to realize that if your motivation is for the family, you can't work 20 hours a day and neglect your family." -- Chris Joannou "You've got to embrace failure." -- Chris Joannou "You're just trying to figure out where the customer is and what they'll pay for the product and how you have the distribution early on and even before you commit to spending the big dollars." -- Chris Joannou

My guest today is Jonathan Hill. Jonathan is the founder of Branched, an eco-friendly fashion brand and Chef Good, a meal delivery service. Jonathan credits his father for inspiring Chef Good. As a busy businessman, Jonathan’s father didn’t have access to healthy food. This gave Jonathan the idea of taking the difficulty out of finding healthy food choices. After 3 years, Chef Good has been helping people make smarter food choices. The company has even partnered with F45 Training to help their customers change their lives. Branched has grown wildly and is featured in 180 stores all over Australia. Jonathan was an Australian start-up business award finalist for 2013 and 2014. Today, he tells me what inspires him to keep getting up every morning and what lessons he has learned while running a business. Highlights: Why a support team is important for motivation. How Jonathan structures his day. Why background checks and research are crucial for hiring employees. What really made Chef Good grow. Why you need to be a little uncomfortable in business. Resources: Jonathan’s website Jonathan’s LinkedIn Chef Good WeWood Watches We hope you're enjoying Passion Never Fails. Please help to keep the passion growing by rating us in iTunes here. Quotes from today’s episode: "You always have your bad days, your 'what the hell am I doing days,' but that's only for a day, and you've got to come back to why you created the business." -- Jonathan Hill "I like sort of outsourcing things, so I thought, why can't we outsource our food." -- Jonathan Hill

My guest today is Margie Warrell, Margie is a bestselling author of four books. Her latest release is Make Your Mark. Margie specializes in motivation and is really focused on helping people live bravely. She is a Forbes columnist who has contributed to major media outlets worldwide, including CNN and the Today Show. Margie is the first ambassador for Women in Global Business, which is based in Australia. She is a passionate advocate for gender equality. She is also an ambassador for beyondblue, a non-profit organization dedicated to support and serve sufferers of mental illness. Margie’s business focuses on empowerment, executive leadership, workshops, and overall just helping people be their best selves. She tells me about the early days in her business and how she is able to stay motivated. In fact, we are going to try something new today, instead of our usual Locomote Top Ten, I asked Margie what are her best tools for motivation. Tune in to get inspired! Highlights:  Why Margie left the corporate world. How Margie’s lack of a business plan actually worked for her. How her doubts inspired her first book Find Your Courage. The reasons people don’t “go for it!” Margie’s advice for small business owners. Lessons about hiring. The importance of networking. Margie’s best tools and advice for staying motivated. Resources:  beyondblue Find Your Courage Make Your Mark Margie Warrell’s website Raw Courage TV Women in Global Business We hope you're enjoying Passion Never Fails. Please help to keep the passion growing by rating us in iTunes here. Quotes from today’s episode:  "I went back and studied in the beginning...for me, it was more about a direction than a clear destination." -- Margie Warrell  "I see so many people held back by their own doubt, and doubt, of course, is really just fueled by fear." -- Margie Warrell  “What I have learned to do is to sometimes step back and go, 'how could I be doing this more  effectively?"  -- Margie Warrell "I really like to start my day with a clear plan and focus on what I'm trying to accomplish." -- Margie Warrell

My guest today is Michael Carp, the managing director of Kez’s Kitchen. Michael began his career as a lawyer, but he left if behind in 1994 to help his sister Karen grow her baking business. The Kez’s brand started out making biscuits in 1991, but currently, offers a variety of products. Many of these new products are gluten free and all natural. Michael is now the sole shareholder of Kez’s Kitchen, but he holds on to the values and lessons he learned while it was still just a struggling family business.  Michael tells me why he chose this path and how it has been the best choice for him. We discuss the highs and lows of small business owning and Michael shares some of the company’s successes.  Highlights:  How Kez’s Kitchen got its start. Why Michael chose to work with his family. Kez’s growth in the last 5 years. How to deal with cash flow problems.’ The importance of having good people working for you. Why entrepreneurs need resilience. Resources:  Kez’s Kitchen website Kez’s Kitchen on Instagram Kez’s Kitchen on Facebook michael@kezs.com.au We hope you're enjoying Passion Never Fails. Please help to keep the passion growing by rating us in iTunes here. Quotes from today’s episode: "We are where we are today because of all the things we've done over the years, including all the mistakes." -- Michael Carp "You can have everything you need, but without resilience, any small business is really going to struggle." -- Michael Carp "I do know what's going on day-to-day. I do have my finger on the pulse, but I don't feel like I need to make all of the decisions." -- Michael Carp “You can look at your profitability and that's important, but there is really nothing as important as your cash flow." -- Michael Carp

Christine Khor from Chorus Executive joins me for this episode. Christine has had a long and successful career in the marketing, sales, and communication sphere. Her resume boasts of time with Kraft Foods and Simplot. In 2000, she branched out with her company called Chorus Executive.  Chorus Executive recruits people for the sales and communication field.  Christine shares what her goals are for the company, as well as her new project Peepl Match. Her passion for helping people find contentment in their life carries over into her work with The Hunger Project. Christine is the Chair of The Hunger Project’s Victoria Development Board. We discuss this passion and how it shapes her view on the world.  Highlights:  Chorus Executive’s 3 main services. Why happy employees mean better profits. The importance of hiring the right people. Hire slow, fire fast. Why people are the most difficult aspect of a business. Be genuine and always say thank you. The benefits of being a problem solver. Resources Mentioned:  Christine’s LinkedIn Christine’s Website Chorus Executive Chorus Executive on Twitter Peeplmatch.com The Hunger Project  We hope you're enjoying Passion Never Fails. Please help to keep the passion growing by rating us in iTunes here. Quotes from today’s episode:   "For the two people you perceive to be in a better situation, there are 2000 that are in a worse position." -- Christine Khor   "I encourage everyone to follow their heart if something is not working, be brave... you don't want to be doing stuff just for money." -- Christine Khor   "My mission in life is to help people find the jobs where they are challenged, where they feel valuable, and they're rewarded." -- Christine Khor

My guest today is Simon Rowell. Simon is the founder of Innovation Liberation Front, a consulting agency that helps businesses get their product to market. Simon spent 17 years as a lawyer and he believes the skill set has served him well in his later business endeavors. He is a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation New Zealand and the Licensing Executives Society of Australia and New Zealand, as well as a former president of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation.  Simon co-founded many businesses including Magic Mitten, which was acquired by the Gro Company and licensed as “Gro Hush.” Other companies include Crunchouse and Laroux Design. During today’s episode, Simon discusses what he believes are the keys to his success.  Highlights:  Why Simon gets out of bed in the morning.  Why he considers Magic Mitten to be his biggest success.  The challenges of getting a product to market, and the even bigger challenge of getting sales.  How trade shows are important to a product’s launch and design.  Why volunteering is a great business tool.  Why Simon prefers to employ subcontractors.  The importance of setting company values.  Resources Mentioned:  Innovation Liberation Front Magic Mitten (Grohush) Simon Rowell’s email Simonrowellnz on Skype  We hope you're enjoying Passion Never Fails. Please help to keep the passion growing by rating us in iTunes here. Quotes from today’s episode: "I think it's important that an organisation has that core set of values and that's used as a measuring stick for your decision making." -- Simon Rowell "When you are in a volunteer organization in a leadership role, you're not the boss, you're not paying anyone, so you've got to learn some different skills." -- Simon Rowell "You've got to surround yourself with people who are more successful than you… I achieved that through hanging out with a group of entrepreneurs." -- Simon Rowell

My guest today is Geoff Gourley the found of One10. One10 is a Social Enterprise Accelerator. Which just means that Geoff encourages young and budding entrepreneurs to make an impact on their communities. Geoff is also a co-founder of $100 Million Impact Investment Fund. He is a Global Ambassador for Rare Birds, and a past Board Director of the  United Nations Association of Australia.  On today’s episode Geoff tells us how he built One10 to be the agent of change he wanted it to be and has been. He also shares what it was like to one of the first people to be asked “what is a social enterprise?”  Highlights:  How One10 began. The benefits of being single minded. The importance of having a good support team. How to find empathy with people. Why you need a good mentor.  Resources:  One10 Geoff’s LinkedIn Geoff’s Twitter  We hope you're enjoying Passion Never Fails. Please help to keep the passion growing by rating us in iTunes here. Quotes from Today’s Episode: "I value people on people, and their values, and their characteristics they demonstrate." -- Geoff "I've got a good gut feeling about instincts, about people, but also what it is I'm doing and the reasons why I'm doing that." -- Geoff "My mission is to enable thousands of social entrepreneurs around the world to make a difference in the communities they live and operate in." -- Geoff

My guest today is Phil Ore. Phil is the co-founder of Marketing Entourage, a marketing consulting company. He prefers the title “Idea Manager.” Phil focuses on the human element of business and how to connect clients to their best human connection.  Phil has been in the industry for 25 years. He uses that experience to tell us why he finds the “H to H” perspective the best. On today’s episode Phil let’s me know why he does what he does. He also tells me what he offers to his customers and why Marketing Entourage is marketing consulting “with a twist.”  Highlights:  Why Phil likes to help people. The process Marketing Entourage follows. Marketing Entourage’s involvement with the city of Melbourne. The importance of picking the right team. The importance of a positive attitude. Why mistakes are inevitable. Why you should focus leaving a positive impact. The Trilogy of Awesomeness! Resources:  Phil’s LinkedIn Marketing Entourage Entrepreneurs & Co Rubix  We hope you're enjoying Passion Never Fails. Please help to keep the passion growing by rating us in iTunes here. Quotes from today’s episode: "It's not B to B, or B to C, or B to B to C. It is H to H or human to human. Doesn't matter what job you're in." -- Phil Ore "We try to make sure we're working with people we can help, but also appreciate what we're doing." -- Phil Ore “It's not about keeping our secret herbs and spices to ourselves. We're very much focused on teach‌ing our clients how to do it." -- Phil Ore