In the post, Talent is Overrated – Introduction (Part 1) is overrated, I discussed that talent although it does exist, when it comes to achieving a level of greatness in business and life, it is indeed irrelevant. So what makes … Continue reading
Talent Is Overrated – Introduction (Part 1)
Siimon Reynolds suggested I read Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin. The book goes into great performers from all fields, and examines how much of a part talent played in their success. In examining the greats, the book highlights that … Continue reading
Learning From The Young Rich (Part 2)
Every year BRW magazine publish “The Young Rich List”. The list includes the 100 wealthiest people in Australia under 40 and is read religiously by most people who are looking to create wealth. Back yourself. While Gerry Harvey, … Continue reading
Learning From The Young Rich (Part 1)
Every year BRW magazine publish “The Young Rich List”. The list includes the 100 wealthiest people in Australia under 40 and is read religiously by most people who are looking to create wealth. The more I have seen in business, … Continue reading
Creel Price – 109 Million Reasons For Exit
Jack Delosa speaks with Creel Price about how he built and sold a business for $109m. From scaling some of the highest mountains in the world, to meetings with Richard Branson, exiting his business for over $100m to more recently … Continue reading
Janine Allis Delivers A Boost For Gen Y
The media has recently slammed Generation Y for their lack of work ethic. To find out what business leaders think, Jack Delosa catches up with Janine Allis, founder of Boost Juice, to find out how she turned this generation into … Continue reading
Siimon Reynolds on Money, Marketing & Why Talent Is Overrated
He is one of the country’s most respected marketing experts and has taken home almost every advertising award in the world for his creativity. Siimon Reynolds built The Photon Group from nothing, to 50 companies with 6,000 staff and a … Continue reading
Andrew Morello – Following His Path To Gold
Andrew Morello won the hit television show The Apprentice with Mark Bouris. He talks to Jack Delosa about what young entrepreneurs and execs can do to stand out from the crowd. He admits that this is the first time he’s … Continue reading
How To Buy For Profit & Growth
Acquiring competitors and complementary businesses can be a significant growth accelerator for many businesses, yet the majority of entrepreneurs fail to understand the real value of buying profit. When executed well the best acquisitions are the ones that cost the … Continue reading
Sell sell sell: baby boomers approach retirement
The Australian business population is ageing – with a major succession issue quickly approaching – yet very few baby boomer business owners are positioned for exit. Twenty two per cent of business owners are aged 60 and over, which means … Continue reading
