
How I Made It is back with new hosts Lauren Sams & Yolanda Redrup. Join us to learn how Australia’s top entrepreneurs built their fortunes and what they learnt along the way.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipInvestingBusiness | |||

Chris Lucas grew up in the world of hospitality, often spending time in his dad’s pub in Geelong.
But it wasn’t until his mid-30s that one of the country’s top restaurateurs entered the industry himself.
On this week’s episode of How I Made It, h... more
Leading Australia’s largest airline is by all accounts a dream job.
But in 2012, Bruce Buchanan – who was on track to become chief executive of Qantas – walked away from the national carrier. He now runs one of the world’s hottest tech companies: ... more
Trinny Woodall first became a household name as one half of the dynamic duo, Trinny and Susannah.
Together the pair built a career issuing fashion advice to women on their long-running BBC series, What Not to Wear. But at the age of 53 Woodall deci... more
Growing up on a sheep farm, Matt Jensen has long had an appreciation for natural fibres.
But it was during a stint in London working as a banker that the budding entrepreneur spotted a gap in the menswear market.
On this week’s episode of How I M... more
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Unfortunately the presenter speaks with vocal fry. Switched off
Host is extremely well prepared. Comfortable asking great questions, clearly curious about uncovering the full journey these guests have been on. Causing them to pause, reflect and respond with great insights. Keep up the great work.
I am grateful a podcast like this exists, but there is plenty of room for improvement.
Positives:
- It’s nice to hear the origin stories of some of Australia’s most successful business leaders.
- Julie-anne Sprague takes time explore the early years which are too often glossed over.
- She challenges some of the decisions made by founders, pointing out when they might not be so obvious to the average person.
Ares for improvement:
- She interrupts the guests frequently which can make the podcas... more
Love your podcasts Julie Anne Sprague. They are inspiring, more particularly Paul Blackburn and Richard White who are the most recent.
Would love to hear from Kerry Stokes in the same vane but that might be a mountain too hard to climb.
Love this inspiring podcast, my only suggestion is more women please!
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This series provides a look into the journeys of successful Australian entrepreneurs, exploring their paths to building their businesses and the lessons learned along the way. Each episode features in-depth conversations with founders from various sectors, who share their personal anecdotes, challenges, and insights into what it takes to thrive in the competitive landscape of business. Listeners can expect to gain valuable tips on entrepreneurship, investing, and the nuances of sustaining a brand in the marketplace. The series uniquely emphasizes the stories behind the success, providing both inspiration and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
A noteworthy aspect of the series is its focus on personal narratives, often highlightin... more
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