Welcome to Business Minds, a podcast proudly brought to you by Sydney Hills Business Chamber.

Our show aims to both educate and inspire business owners – big or small – by sharing stories and extensive experience from like-minded people.

I am your host, Fiona Kane, and today I am chatting with James Frank on the topic "5 critical things you need to have prepared to exit your business."

About James Frank

James is a corporate lawyer and advisor with a passion for helping founders and their businesses develop, grow, protect and realise their potential. He likes to think he sees cubes where others see squares.
He is the Chief Executive Partner of Frank Law + Advisory where he oversees the firms growth and development with particular focus on the growth of the @Work Service Model and the Advisory Team. Frank Law + Advisory provides law and advisory services to SMEs. Providing timely, strategic and value aligned services which help SMEs manage risk, grow sustainably and achieve the best possible exit.
James also founded Brolly Capital which has a vision to provide growth capital and buyout solutions to SME founders. Brolly Capital currently holds investments in technology, professional services, ecommerce and hospitality ventures.

Contacts

James Frank

Frank Law + Advisory | Chief Executive Partner

E jfrank@franklaw.com.au

Level 10, 80 George Street, Parramatta NSW 2150

Office +61 2 9688 6023

Direct +61 2 8607 5024

www.franklaw.com.au

Welcome to Business Minds, a podcast proudly brought to you by Sydney Hills Business Chamber.

Our show aims to both educate and inspire business owners – big or small – by sharing stories and extensive experience from like-minded people.

I am your host, Fiona Kane, and today I am chatting with Shane Strong on the topic "How Property Investment can give you freedom to choose the life you want."

About Shane Strong

Shane is a highly skilled property expert who always goes the extra mile to exceed a clients brief, leveraging off more than 25 years of industry experience right across the eastern seaboard. Having done work for some of the biggest names in property, Shane has accumulated a wealth of knowledge in the commercial, retail, industrial and residential sectors.

Shane is an accomplished negotiator and having developed one of the best networks in the business he is able to connect people with property and opportunities where others simply can’t. Shane’s experience ranges over all property sectors including property buying, sales, leasing, management, construction, development and consultancy.

Shane holds a Bachelor of Business specialising in Property Economics, is on the Board of Directors for a charity organisation and has a real passion to see others succeed. He loves to be able to give back to the community and people in need and is especially proud of the work he is involved in providing homes for homeless youth through the Property Industry Foundation.

Contacts

Shane Strong | Director/Buyers Agent Strong Property Buyers

Email: shane@strongpropertybuyers.com.au

Website – www.strongpropertybuyers.com.au

LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/shane-strong

Welcome to Business Minds, a podcast proudly brought to you by Sydney Hills Business Chamber.

Our show aims to both educate and inspire business owners – big or small – by sharing stories and extensive experience from like-minded people.

I am your host Jason Owen, and today I am chatting to Senior Constable Stephanie Brown from Police Area Command in Castle Hill on the Topics of Staff Safely, Physical Safety and Community Engagement.

About Snr Const Stephanie Brown

Stephanie has served with NSW Police for seven years, based solely at Castle Hill. As a crime prevention officer, she actively campaigns for community engagement and education to give residents and business owners the right information on how to prevent crime. Contacts:

+612 9680 5399

https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/

Welcome to Business Minds, a podcast proudly brought to you by Sydney Hills Business Chamber.

Our show aims to both educate and inspire business owners – big or small – by sharing stories and extensive experience from like-minded people.

I am your host, Fiona Kane, and today I’m chatting with David Leahy on the Topic The Science of Success, How Psychometric Assessments are Shaping Great Leaders.

About David Leahy

David is a highly accomplished individual with a wealth of experience in management and coaching. As the founder of Directions Unlimited and a Director of Great People Inside (Australia), he has established himself as a leader in the field. With over twenty years of management experience and more than twelve years as an accredited Organisational Coach, David's expertise and knowledge about assessments are unparalleled.

Having worked with a diverse range of industries throughout the USA, Europe, and Australia, David has a solid corporate background and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by executives in today's business landscape. He has coached at C-level and supported senior divisional and functional executives, making him well-versed in the complexities of leadership development. David is truly devoted to nurturing authentic leaders, managers, and top-performing teams.

David's qualifications speak to his commitment to excellence in coaching. He has completed the Accredited Coaching Theory to Practice Levels 1 and 2, as well as the Accredited Level 3 Organisational coach and Advance coaching practice. Additionally, he is certified as a Team Coach. These qualifications from the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL) showcase his dedication to continuous learning and professional development.

In addition to his professional achievements, David is an active member of the Sydney Hills Business Chamber and has been involved since 2011. Currently, he serves as the leader of the "Centurion" MyBoard team, demonstrating his leadership skills both in and outside of his professional endeavours.

Contacts

David Leahy | Director
Great People Inside Pty Ltd
M: + 61 405 691845
https://greatpeopleinside.com/australia/

Welcome to Business Minds, a podcast proudly brought to you by Sydney Hills Business Chamber.

Our show aims to both educate and inspire business owners – big or small – by sharing stories and extensive experience from like-minded people.

I am your host, Jason Owen, and today I’m chatting with our Mayor Dr Peter Gangemi on the topic You don't know what you don't know! Time to meet the Mayor.

About Dr Peter Gangemi

Dr Peter Gangemi is the Mayor of The Hills Shire Council, having been popularly elected at the Council election in December 2021.

He was first elected to Council in 2012 and has served on Council for the past 11 years.

Mayor Gangemi holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and worked as a Senior Acoustic Engineer before committing to the mayoralty on a full-time basis.

Mayor Gangemi lives in Box Hill with his wife, son, and daughter. He is a director of the Western Sydney Academy of Sport and Chair of The Resource Recovery Task Group.

Contacts:

Dr Peter Gangemi

Ph: +61 2 9843 0555 E: mayor.gangemi@thehills.nsw.gov.au

W: www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Home

Welcome to Business Minds, a podcast proudly brought to you by Sydney Hills Business Chamber.

Our show aims to both educate and inspire business owners – big or small – by sharing stories and extensive experience from like-minded people.

I am your host, Jason Owen, and today I’m chatting with Bev Barnfather and Sheila Cabacungan on the topic 'My tribe, my people, and the Monday Mindset!'

About Bev Barnfather

Bev immigrated to Australia in 1977 with her husband and children.

She has owned and run several businesses in Australia, including The Golden Ladle (a Corporate Catering Company) and TBF Investments (a Family Financial Planning company).

She is currently the founder and owner of Ladybird Gifts (Corporate Gifting) and Mentor2Mentor. Bev is a consummate networker with over forty years spent perfecting her skills!

She loves meeting and helping people and she believes that creating and nurturing good business relationships is vital to business growth. She has 6 grandchildren and is a great grandmother to five littlies.

About Sheila Cabacungan

Sheila’s mission is to make a difference to business owners and their families, so they don't live and age poor.  Community is at the cornerstone of what she does which is why chooses to work with families, small business owners and women in Sydney's West.

Sheila does this by: 

- Providing financial education, behavioural money coaching, personal strategic advice, business financial planning, tailored investment and insurance solutions through Wealth Forum, her self-licensed Financial Planning Practice. 

Sheila also gives back to her local community as a Board of Management Member and Broadcaster with Blacktown City Community Radio, SWR 99.9 FM. Her educational chat show about Life, Money and Business is her contribution to the financial literacy and wellbeing of Sydney’s West.

Contacts:  

Bev Barnfather

0407 206 217

bev@mentor2mentorconnectandlearn.com.au

mentor2mentorconnectandlearn.com.au⁠

Sheila Cabacungan

0418 454 880

⁠sheila@wealthforum.com.au⁠

⁠https://wealthforum.com.au/⁠

Welcome to Business Minds, a podcast proudly brought to you by Sydney Hills Business Chamber.

Our show aims to both educate and inspire business owners – big or small – by sharing stories and extensive experience from like-minded people.

I am your host, Jason Owen, and today I’m chatting with Sheila Cabacungan on the topic 'Financial literacy in SMEs'.

About Sheila Cabacungan

Sheila’s mission is to make a difference to business owners and their families, so they don't live and age poor.  Community is at the cornerstone of what she does which is why chooses to work with families, small business owners and women in Sydney's West.

Sheila does this by: 

- Providing financial education, behavioural money coaching, personal strategic advice, business financial planning, tailored investment and insurance solutions through Wealth Forum, her self-licensed Financial Planning Practice. 

Sheila also gives back to her local community as a Board of Management Member and Broadcaster with Blacktown City Community Radio, SWR 99.9 FM. Her educational chat show about Life, Money and Business is her contribution to the financial literacy and wellbeing of Sydney’s West.

Contacts:  

+61 418 454 880

sheila@wealthforum.com.au

https://wealthforum.com.au/

Welcome to Business Minds, a podcast proudly brought to you by Sydney Hills Business Chamber.

Our show aims to both educate and inspire business owners – big or small – by sharing stories and extensive experience from like-minded people.

I am your host, Priya Songappan, and today I’m chatting with Jane Tweedy on the topic 'Stop learning and start doing'.

About Jane Tweedy

Jane Tweedy, Founder of FAQ Business Training is an executive and business coach, advisor and trainer. She loves helping business owners to succeed on their terms and avoid them getting ripped off, by learning enough to do it yourself (DIY) or outsource with confidence.

Do you need information through training, or overcoming your own challenges through coaching? As a NSW Government funded Business Connect Advisor Jane has worked with 1850 clients one on one and many thousands more in FAQ Business Training sessions, as well as being a lifelong learner. You can be sure Jane can handle your challenge!

Questions:  

• You’re a business trainer, why would you suggest people stop learning? It seems counter-productive!
• What learning do people need to undertake for their growth?
• What can people do to avoid procrasti-learning?
• What can people start doing?

Links:

Main website: https://faqbuinesstraining.com.au

Online school: https://faqbusinesstraining.com

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/janetweedy

Contacts:  

0490 122 041

jane@faqbusiness.com.au

www.faqbusiness.com.au