Podcasts

Townsville Chamber CEO Heidi Turner sits down with Moira Carter to discuss how a small business restructure allows eligible businesses to compromise their debts and maximise their chances of trading profitably in the future, while also allowing for business owners to remain in control of their business during the restructuring period. During the COVID period, the Government implemented changes to the insolvency framework for small businesses which were struggling, and since then this Small Business Restructuring has remained as law.About Moira CarterMoira is a registered liquidator and registered trustee in bankruptcy with 29 years experience in the insolvency industry. A principal in the Townsville office, Moira joined the firm in 1995. With extensive local knowledge, she has a sound understanding of the diverse economic challenges particular to North Queensland. While predominantly working with small to medium sized enterprises, her industry experience incorporates managed investment schemes, transport, civil engineering, property and construction, retail and hospitality.

This week Heidi talks to Craig Stack, Managing Partner of Knight Frank Townsville & Mackay, about opportunities and threats for our region as he delves into the dynamic landscape of Townsville, the major commercial and population centre north of Noosa.In this episode, Craig will share his expertise and look at the region's economic outlook, emerging industries, and the potential for growth and development whilst exploring the hurdles that businesses and residents may encounter and how our city can navigate these challenges to thrive together.We also learn about Craig where he grew up, his career and highlights from his time as President of the Townsville Chamber of Commerce in 2006-08.Whether you're a business owner, investor, or resident, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of Townsville. Tune in to learn more about what makes this region a key player in Queensland's economy and how you can be part of its exciting journey.Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in the industry. Listen to the podcast now!

🎙️ Podcasters and Experts in Radio - Verena Louise and Donny WatkinsIn our latest podcast episode, we dive into the intriguing careers of l podcasters and experts in radio Powe100 FM Present Donny Watkin and his fearless boss Verena Louise the General Manager of ARN (StarFM and Power100FM). We find out how the Seaview sealed the deal in getting Donny to move here and discuss the most successful radio story lines, their passion for Townsville and eventually get on to sharing top tips for podcasting!Plus, find out who would win in a fight: a taco or a toastie! 🌮🥪Stay tuned for more valuable discussions and insights! 🎧✨

After their successful Federal Budget Breakfast, Heidi had the pleasure of hosting a dynamic discussion with PVW Partners Carl Valentine and Andrew Whitehead. 🌟Discussion explored key federal budget insights affecting local businesses, covering everything from CPI to inflation, productivity, wage growth, and superannuation changes, reducing the cost of doing business and what businesses need to do to prepare for the changes. 💼💰Plus, Andrew shared a humorous twist with his pick for the fictional family he'd love to join! 🤣Stay tuned for more valuable discussions and insights!

This episode we sit down with Miranda Mears, founder of Cyber Sense and has 25 years experience in Cyber Security, strategic advisory, executive management and business ownership.Today Miranda will deep dive into what Cyber Security is, how it has evolved and what you can do as a business owner/operator to protect your assets. Welcome Michael and Miranda.

Too many business owners run into trouble because they don't do strategy well or do strategy at all. John Hale will unpack the six steps needed to create a strategic mindset. He will identify the most challenging issues and opportunities businesses face in 2023, and help us build reliable future perspectives, allocate scarce resources intelligently and lead strategy successfully. John will also reveal how a strategic mindset can be used to deal with many common mental health issues.What will you take away ...- Appreciate the strengths and limitations of the human brain- Gain confidence by applying the six-step Strategic Mindset Process- Learn the six mega-trends that are altering businesses forever- Understand the six radical uncertainties in 2023 that need to be hedged- Reduce the stressors that lead to or exacerbate mental health issues.𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥.

Listen as we take a deep dive into the Federal budget that was handed down on Tuesday 9 May.Carl Valentine, Managing Director at PVW Partners Accountants + Advisors sits down with Chamber CEO, Michael Kern to share his insights and what it means for businesses and tax payers.Welcome Michael and Carl.

This week Michael sits down with Sandra Moore, General Manager of Suicide Prevention Queensland. Part of Selectability Group, Suicide Prevention Queensland is a local charity aiming to raise funds so that services can be targeted to the communities and individuals that need it the most.

This week Michael sits down with Geoff Wyer, Business Wellness Coaching, supporting small business owners throughout the Townsville and surrounds region.Geoff has a passion for helping others and looks forward to meeting you and working together to achieve tour business wellness goals.Welcome Michael and Geoff!

In this episode, Michael sits down with Debbie Rains, Past President at the Townsville Chamber and Franchisee of Travel Associates Townsville, Mackay and Rockhampton.Debbie is a past Qld Winner of the Telstra Business Owner Award, Townsville Businesswoman of the Year and was the first retail travel agency to be inducted into the Hall of Fame with Australian Federation of Travel Agents after winning numerous industry awards.As a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and employer of women, Debbie is very supportive of women’s roles and opportunities and consistently strives to help others achieve their goals.

In this episode, Michael sits down with Damian Scanlon, MBA Director and Manager, Postgraduate Programs, at James Cook University to discuss when the right time is to reinvest in your business, and more importantly, yourself.

In this episode, Michael sits down with Dr Marcus Powe, Senior Lecturer PhD Innovation and Master of Enterprise Innovation, at James Cook University to discuss his Chamber on Tap presentation about how to scale up your business sustainably.

In this episode, Michael sits down with Carl Valentine, Managing Partner at PVW Partners, to discuss the October 2022 Federal Budget and what it means for business.At the time of this recording all information was correct, some information may have changed.

In this episode, we introduce our brand new CEO Michael Kern.Michael has a long standing history in Townsville, and in this episode we hear about what he thinks the big issues for Townsville are, and what we can expect from the Townsville Chamber of Commerce moving forward.

Paula Jarzabkowski is a Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Queensland's Business School. Professor Jarzabkowski is an expert in insurance and reinsurance markets, having studied different aspects of the global industry, and released a range of industry reports, masterclasses, academic papers, and a widely acclaimed book “Making a Market for Acts of God” with Oxford University Press. Her current research examines how governments and markets around the world can better work together to address the growing threat of extreme-weather and terrorism disaster, and to increase the links between insurance and resilience.

Join Ross and Behavioural Economist Dr Daniel Grainger as they take a deep dive into the human psyche and explore how to nudge a consumer into making the purchase you want them to make.

Natasha Buttler is back by popular demand! Join us as we hear from one of the best in the biz as Natasha drops truth bombs on how we all suffer from decision fatigue, low attention span, overstimulation, and just down right busyness. With all that going on, how do you cut through the noise and get your brand on a consumer's shopping list? You'll just have to listen and find out!

Does trying to figure out workplace health and safety make your brain melt? Well, Bruce Irvine from Safetyhut has the solution for you. Join Ross as he sits down with Bruce to talk about the Safetyhut platform and how implementing it in your business could save you time and headaches.

Last year, we heard about the snake that swallowed the wombat, who knows what we’ll hear about this year. Join us as Ross sits down with Housing Industry Association Chief Economist Tim Reardon as they discuss the good, the bad, and the confusing of the construction industry.

Did you miss our Chamber on Tap event with Paul Woodhouse? Don't worry! All the information you missed is right here. Learn from Paul about how audio and digital can work together to drive more consumer traffic to you and your business.

In this episode, Ross sits down with Associate Professor of Economics Riccardo Welters and Associate Lecturer of Economics & PHD Candidate Diana Castorina to talk about Diana's research paper on why people move to the regions, how to attract people to move to the regions, but most importantly, once they have moved, how you get them to stay.

In this episode, Ross sits down with Karen Graham, Project Manager for Digitrek from TAFE Queensland, and Miranda Mears from Smart Precinct and Australian Impact Group, to discuss the upcoming digital skills roadshow Digitrek. If you're interested in getting involved go to www.tafeqld.edu.au/digitrek

In this episode, we’ll dive into the key announcements of the 2022 Australian Federal Budget, as Australia looks to navigate its way back to economic prosperity. We address the winners, the losers, and what these announcements could mean for you and your business.Join the Chamber for exclusive insights alongside PVW Partners, Andrew Whitehead and Carl Valentine.

In this episode, Ross sits down with Lavish Loyalty founder Travis Stroud to discuss a new platform that all businesses can benefit from.

In this episode, Townsville Chambers CEO Ross McLennan is dialling in ANZ’s Senior Economist Catherine Birch to discuss the latest Stateometer report.

In this episode, Ross sits down with Margaret Shaw OAM to talk about the journey she has been on and the fight for affordable and obtainable insurance in Northern Australia.

Ahead of the Federal Election, Ross sits down with current sitting member for the LNP Phillip Thompson OAM to give you a sneak peek on some of the topics to be discussed at our Candidates Debate Breakfast on March 16 at The Ville Resort - Casino.Tickets are now live and can be purchased from www.townsvillechamber.com.au/events

Join us as Ross sits down with Optus' Dave Morrissey and Optus Business Centre's Kevin Booth to talk all things technology, with topics ranging from the internet of things. 5G connectivity, hackathons, and cyber surgeries.

In this episode, Townsville Chamber’s CEO Ross McLennan sits down with Adjunct Professor Colin Dwyer from JCU’s College of Business, Law and Governance to talk about the most recent Townsville Scorecard.The Townsville Scorecard is a multi-variable, multi-dimensional assessment of the performance of North Australia’s largest city, Townsville.While Townsville is now facing new challenges along with new opportunities, the latest scorecard results are in, and Townsville’s performed impressively well in 2021 compared to previous years.

In this episode, Ross sits down with Mayor Cr Jenny Hill to talk about Council's plan to grow our region and how we can capitalise on future opportunities such as the 2032 Olympics, migration, the reinsurance pool, and hydrogen.

In this episode, Townsville Chamber's CEO Ross McLennan sits down with AEC's Senior Economist Jonathan Pavetto to discuss a recent presentation Jonathan made at the final Chamber on Tap event for 2021. In his presentation, Jonathan flipped our view on just going local at a retail outlet, but just as importantly, highlighted the need to go local with our professional services.

In this episode, we sit down with Townsville Chamber’s CEO Ross McLennan and founder of Boost Marketing Services Natasha Buttler. Natasha is a marketing strategist with over 20 years experience and in this episode Ross and Natasha flip the script on sales focused marketing strategies and take a look at consumer behaviour and the process that we all take before committing to a purchase.

In this episode, Ross talks to Matt Kelly from Regional Economic Advisory and Carl Valentine from PVW Partners about the 2021-2022 Townsville Economic Review and what that means for the growth of our region.

President of Australian Rugby Union, David Codey, talks about his recent visit to Townsville for the Rugby Championship double-header and the unique opportunities and experiences that Townsville has to offer.

In this episode, we sit down with Diane and Wade from NEM Group. NEM Group has been operating in Townsville for 24 years and we hear about their decision to move to Townsville, their business highs and business lows, and how they got through it, all while ensuring they continued to give back to the local community.

In this episode of the Townsville ChamberCast, we are looking at the exciting redevelopment of Reef HQ. There are multiple long term opportunities that will flow from this project like educational based tourism experiences and new skilled employment opportunities but also in the short term there will be opportunities for the local business community to be involved in the redevelopment.

We speak directly to the major contractor for the Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative Project and discuss what steps you need to take to prepare for defence supply chain opportunities on this project.

In this special episode of Townsville ChamberCast, we revisit insurance in the region with strong advocates, Townsville Chamber CEO Ross McLennan and Townsville Chamber President Michele Falconieri.

The Townsville ChamberCast will shed some light on Administrative and Support Services, with an in depth discussion on the employment data, trends and opportunities for Townsville and the region with TP Human Capital’s Clayton Cook.

This episode profiles construction in the region with the expertise of Housing Industry Association Chief Economist Tim Reardon, sharing industry economic trends and outlooks both across Townsville and Australia.

The Townsville ChamberCast celebrates the Arts and Recreation Services, and the iconic Australian Festival of Chamber Music – the largest event of its type in the Southern Hemisphere – with newly appointed Executive Director, Dr Ricardo Peach.

Townsville ChamberCast introduces the Other Services industry sector through a Townsville institution, Morley's Funerals. Managing Director Ray Valdeter represents a business operating in the region for over 60 years, with a strong belief in supporting locals, he speaks about his experience in business over his lifetime.

Ross chats with business leaders from the Accommodation and Food Services Industry, Richard McArthur from Peppers Blue on Blue Resort Magnetic Island, Allan Pike from C Bar on the Strand, and Michael Jones from The Ville Resort-Casino. They cover the shock effects of a global pandemic, how their businesses needed to adapt to comply and respond proactively to an evolving situation, and what the path forward looks like for their businesses and the industry in the region.

In this episode, we’ll dive into the key announcements of the 2021 Australian Federal Budget, as Australia looks to navigate its way back to economic prosperity. We address the winners, the losers, and what these announcements could mean for you and your business.Join the Chamber for exclusive insights alongside PVW Partners, Andrew Whitehead and Carl Valentine.Industry: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

Insurance is a huge issue in Northern Queensland at the moment.In this episode, we share perspectives from housing and real estate, social wellbeing and aged care, the important government announcement of a reinsurance pool, and a look at the road forward, ensuring people in the region are covered by this essential service.Special thanks to guests Ben Kingsberry (Managing Director at Harcourts Kingsberry Townsville), Brian Matthews (Chief Executive Officer at the Good Shepherd Home) and Adriano Bellocchi (Branch Manager at Marsh Advantage Insurance).Industry sector: Financial and Insurance Services

Welcome to the Townsville ChamberCast!This is a podcast series created by the Townsville Chamber of Commerce to support the business community of Townsville to Go Local in 2021. We will share regular conversations with businesses across every industry sector in Townsville, over the coming weeks.This podcast is proudly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. We would also like to thank our Show Partner, ADITS, for making this Podcast possible.Subscribe and follow for updates!