Switzer TV - Business
Bon Ansett
Business legend Bob Ansett – the man who built rental car giant Budget in Australia – reveals three sure-fire steps to grow your business.
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Internode’s Pat Tapper
Meet the CEO of a telco that’s taking on the big boys. Don’t miss Internode’s Patrick Tapper and his take on the NBN.
Suzanne Daubney
From Bannister Downs Farm to the world – find out how a Western Australian Dairy farm is tackling the export market. Managing director and dairy queen Suzanne Daubney reveals the secrets behind her success.
Dena Blackman and Danielle Robertson
Mother/daughter team, Dena Blackman and Danielle Robertson, discuss their family health care business, Dial an Angel, and put the spotlight on the state of the industry.
Bob Ansett
Business legend Bob Ansett – the man who built rental car giant Budget in Australia – reveals three sure-fire steps to grow your business.
Tim Leviny
From Shanghai’s World Expo, Elders’ Tim Leviny uncovers the business opportunities in China while promoting Australian produce.
David Lehmann
The business behind the Australia Pavilion at Shanghai’s World Expo – Bovis Lend Lease’s David Lehmann reveals how a Melbourne architect, consultants from Hong Kong and a client in Canberra managed such a feat.
Michael Blomfield
How to do business in China. Michael Blomfield – former head of local business banking at the Commonwealth Bank turned independent banking advisor – reports from Shanghai.
Chris Wright
News from the Expo in Shanghai – Austrade’s Chris Wright uncovers what it means for your business and investments.
Storage King
How franchising can take your business from good to great. Switzer reveals the story behind the success of Storage King – how Michael Tate and David Scanlen turned $40,000 into the largest self-storage operation in Australasia.
Anthony Puharich
Meet the man behind Vic’s Meats – find out how he carved himself a place at the top of Australia’s premium meat business.
Janine Allis
Janine Allis’s Boost Juice is now 250 stores-strong in 14 countries – but how did she do all this in less than a decade?
Andrew Reitzer
Retailing in Australia has traditionally been a game for the big players, but what does it mean when the smaller players start to gain traction?
Dr Chris Roberts
Cochlear has proved a solid performer on the market – but where to from here? Find out as CEO and President Dr Chris Roberts joins Peter Switzer on Switzer TV.
Symon Brewis-Weston
Many at the top end of town say business confidence is on the up – but what’s the real sentiment at the grassroots level? Find out how the smaller players are recovering from the recent crunch.
Neil Perry
Meet the man who has carved quite the career. Today, Neil Perry – restaurateur, entrepreneur and an internationally renowned brand – shares his recipe for turning a culinary vision into a big time business success story.
Robert Wulff
We uncover everything you need to know about patent protection with Griffith Hack’s Robert Wulff.
Ned Montarello
Looking to grow your business, but not sure how? From a small WA-based business to a listed company catering to an international market, Ned Montarello’s ThinkSmart proves to be the textbook guide to growth.
Dr Simon Longstaff
We’ve considered the executive pay debate from a number of angles – but where do ethics fit in with the fat cats? Where should the moral compass of corporations sit? To find out, Switzer speaks to St James Ethics Centre’s Dr Simon Longstaff.
Mark Elliot - Hot Rocks
One of the latest trends in power generation is geothermal power. Today, Switzer speaks with Hot Rocks’ Mark Elliot. Watch it now on Switzer TV.
Tensie Whelan and Nabi Saleh
Switzer speaks with Nabi Saleh of franchise mega business Gloria Jean’s Coffees and the Rainforest Alliance’s Tensie Whelan about the upside of going green.
Alan Eskander
There may be big money in the business of betting, but like any line of work, bookmakers need to respond to any hurdles that might be in their way. Learn how to overcome the odds with Betstar’s Alan Eskander.
Robbie Sefton
How can you extend your reach and reduce your costs? To find out, Peter Switzer speaks with Robbie Sefton, a country girl who conquered the tyranny of distance to bring messages from the big smoke to the bush.
Brook Ramage
Brook Ramage, founder of leading spa and health retreat The Golden Door shares how to keep your body – and your business – performing at its peak.
Josephine Ridge - Sydney Festival
Today, Switzer catches up with the Sydney Festival’s Josephine Ridge for a sneak peak behind the scenes.
Bruce Jacques
The coal sector survived the GFC relatively unscathed, but will Copenhagen prove its undoing? And, what’s the real cost of clean coal? Switzer catches up with Bruce Jacques, director of coal consultancy IHS McCloskey.
Mark Garwood
From humble beginnings at Sydney’s Parklea Markets to a national multi-brand chain, Fantastic Holdings has seen many ups and downs. Mark Garwood proves it’s not the winds of change, but how you set your sail.
Don Watson
If you struggle to decipher Rudd-speak and are at a loss understanding the initialisms that fly thick and fast in boardrooms across the nation, take heart. Wordsmith Don Watson has turned his weapon, the pen, on the world of modern management.
Peter Irvine and Tony Gattari
Gloria Jean’s founder and advertising veteran Peter Irvine and retail great Tony Gattari share their secrets help you master your marketing.
Joe Kaleb
Salary sacrificers beware – you could be getting slugged without realising it. Tax expert Joe Kaleb uncovers the traps with salary sacrificing into super.
Topo Rodriguez
From the field to the world of philanthropy, rugby legend Enrique ‘Topo’ Rodriguez has made his mark.
Michelle McDowell
The transport industry is a tough one. So, how can an Aussie transport company compete with huge multinationals with deep pockets? Allied Express’s Michelle McDowell shares her secrets for success.
Troy Hazard
Too busy being busy? Learn how to slow down and build your business strategically as the naked entrepreneur, Troy Hazard, shows you how to make the most of a downturn.
Mike O'Hagan - Mini Movers founder
Find out how a bloke with nothing bar $200 and a ute built a multi-million dollar national business. Meet Mike O’Hagan – the brains behind the brawn of MiniMovers.
Alex Malley - CEO, CPA Australia
Alex Malley, the recently appointed CEO of CPA Australia joins Peter Switzer to discuss a range of issues including the Henry Tax Review and the outlook for interest rates.
Ronni Kahn - Oz Harvest
Founder of Oz Harvest, Ronni Kahn, is an Australian success story of the most admirable kind. Oz Harvest is a non-denominational charity that rescues excess food which would otherwise be discarded. Watch Ronni discuss the Oz Harvest story with Peter Switzer.
Sarina Russo
From Sarina Russo – often-sacked legal secretary – to Sarina Russo of an eponymous international organisation, Russo is, and has been for the last 30 years, one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs. Now, she shares the secrets of her success with Peter Switzer. Watch it now.
Michael Smith
Last year, more than nine million of the devices were sold in Australia with reports kids as young as six having phones. So what’s the next in the booming telco industry? To find out what the future looks like, Peter Switzer caught up with Michael Smith, managing director of Optus’s consumer division. Watch it now on Switzer TV.
Andy Pontin
There’s mounting evidence that those businesses that keep marketing through the tough times will fare the best when things start to pick up. Peter Switzer caught up Clemenger’s MD and long-time adman, Andy Pontin, to find out why slashed ad budgets may hamper business survival. Watch it now on Switzer TV.
Symon Brewis-Weston
The tide on business confidence has been turning in recent months with sentiment improving as the broader economy stabilises. And with this buoyancy comes chatter about interest rate hikes rather than cuts. So what does this all mean for small businesses? To find out, Peter Switzer caught up with Symon Brewis-Weston, executive general manager of local business banking at the Commonwealth Bank.
Matt Church
Balance, for many, is an elusive concept – work-life balance is a thing relegated to the glossy pages of lifestyle magazines you don’t have time to read as you man the action stations all day, every day. Balancing your body chemistry is the key to avoiding a burnout. Work-life balance expert Matt Church shows you how to master your body chemistry to ensure maximum business performance. Watch it now on Switzer TV.
Tim Pethick
Having a strong brand is crucial to any business. Brand guru and serial entrepreneur Tim Pethick, who was behind the launch of fruit juice company nudie joins Peter Switzer to discuss how he successfully built up his brand and give tips on how to market your business and/or personal brand..
Julia Ross
Her name is synonymous with the recruitment business on home soil and abroad – Julia Ross. A veteran of the industry, Ross has lived through its ups and downs. Today, Peter Switzer catches Ross as she shares her trade secrets to survive – and thrive – in tough times. Watch it now on Switzer TV.
Luke Mangan
Luke Mangan has built his business and brand to become one of the Australia’s finest culinary entrepreneurs. His restaurants span three continents, he does consultancy work and has cook books, product lines and TV gigs. Mangan joins Peter Switzer to discuss the ingredients of his success.
Tim Olsen
Tim Olsen, the son of one of Australia’s most respected artists, is making his mark in the world of business. Exhibiting some of the country’s finest talents, the Tim Olsen Gallery aims to drive profits by cutting out the middleman. Peter Switzer caught up with Olsen to get the details on the government’s new tax breaks for SMEs to buy into the art world.
Jack Daly
US sales guru Jack Daly has cemented a great reputation by helping businesses sharpen their selling points, and is a big hit on the US speaking circuit. For more than two decades, he’s been walking the talk – from leading global sales forces to building businesses from the ground up. And when this guy speaks, entrepreneurs hang on to every word.
Jack Singleton - Phone Names
Jack Singleton discusses the world of ad agencies, the internet and his new business - Phone Names.
Nabi Saleh - Gloria Jean's Coffees
Nabi Saleh is the co-owner of Gloria Jean's Coffees, a global brand represented in 38 markets and 37 countries with 489 stores in Australia alone. Nabi has over 30 years experience in the tea and coffee industry, and explains the secrets to this outstanding Australian success story.
Siimon Reynolds
Renowned Aussie entrepreneur and adman Siimon Reynolds, the brains behind the Grim reaper Aids campaign, has won international awards, written books and burnt a trail on the speaking circuit … but how has he coped with the downturn? “Advertising is normally the first thing that gets cut when there’s a market correction, when things get a bit tough,” says Reynolds. Watch where he thinks this industry is headed.
Don Magin
David may have defeated Goliath, but can smaller non-bank lenders take on the Big Four? After all, what does a humble building society have that the Big Four don’t? For Don Magin, CEO of Greater Building Society, the answer was US sitcom star, Jerry Seinfeld. Well, that and a 97 per cent customer satisfaction level.
