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Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

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Too often, we avoid real conversations. Entrepreneur Mark Bouris sits down and gets to know people, understands what makes them tick, and shares the great and unusual things they’re doing. There’s no sugar coating. There’s no hiding behind fancy marketing slogans. Just an honest conversation.

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Paul Gallen has had 19 professional fights, captained the NSW Blues in State of Origin and played 32 Tests for Australia. Now, at 45, he’s stepping back into the ring against a man 15 years younger, 30 kilos heavier and 8 inches taller. This is a raw... more

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Mark Nawaqanitawase stood on Bronte Road as a fan in 2019, looking up at the Roosters on the Leagues Club balcony. 7 years later he was up there with the premiership. Mark sits down with Mark Bouris to talk about the grand final, his journey to leagu... more

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Before the luxury cars, multimillion-dollar properties and headline-making giveaways, Adrian Portelli was broke and determined to succeed.

Growing up in Melbourne's western suburbs, Adrian refused to take a conventional job, spent years building bu... more

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Four months ago, Leah Stewart went for a swim at Coogee Beach and woke up from an 11-day coma missing an arm. She was attacked by a great white shark in the middle of the day, close to shore, doing everything right.

This is the full, unfiltered acc... more

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Adrian Portelli
Australian entrepreneur and founder of LMCT Plus
LMCT Plus
Episode: Billionare Adrian Portelli Reveals Why He Moved to Dubai, His ATO Battle & Business Empire
Leah Stewart
Teacher and Coogee Beach great white shark attack survivor
Episode: Shark Attack Survivor: “It pulled me under the water” | Coogee Great White Shark Victim Leah Stewart
Chris Joye
Economist and commentator
Economist
Episode: Economist Chris Joye WARNS: "We're Going Into Recession" And How We Fix It
Louis Christopher
CEO of SQM Research, data expert on housing markets
SQM Research
Episode: Property Experts Warning: Australian House Prices Could Fall Another 10%
Tommy Panos
Property market commentator and on-the-ground agent
Independent real estate professional
Episode: Property Experts Warning: Australian House Prices Could Fall Another 10%
Adam Gilchrist
Former Australian cricketer, founder of tequila brand El Agüero
El Agüero
Episode: Adam Gilchrist: “Have I Been A Hoax?” — The Truth Behind His Cricket Career
Les Kiss
Rugby coach and former player
Wallabies coach (Australia)
Episode: Wallabies Coach Les Kiss: The Road Ahead for Australian Rugby & the 2027 World Cup
Jonathan Thurston
Australian rugby league legend and Indigenous community advocate
Jonathan Thurston Academy; Indigenous communities
Episode: Johnathan Thurston "I was going down the wrong path": The Decision That Changed My Life
Perry Williams
Chief Business Correspondent at The Australian; co-author of Tech Bros.
The Australian
Episode: The Atlassian Story: The Rise of the Tech Bros & the Ultimate Broken Partnership

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Mark Bouris
Host of Straight Talk with Mark Bouris; leads interviews with a focus on leadership, business strategy, and policy implications.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Chris Joyce

    An amazing podcast with Chris - who I like reading in the AFR. Provides such a clear and nuanced view on the macro themes going on right now. Looking at his funds btw!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philbo007
    Australia22 days ago
  • The Atlassian Story

    Excellent episode and interview. Looking forward to reading this book.

    I think It’s important for people to change their thinking that Labor voters prioritise Climate Change more than Liberal voters. Scientists focus on the evidence, not on opinions. Scientific evidence continues to show that human activities (primarily the human burning of fossil fuels) have warmed the Earth’s surface and its ocean basins, which in turn have continued to impact Earth’s climate. This is based on over a century o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Healthiswealth90
    Australia2 months ago
  • Jim Jefferies

    Absolutely cracking episode.One of your best.Jim is not everyone’s cup of tea but he brought humour,sadness and some interesting points of view.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David J Bishop
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great range of information

    A diverse variety of interviews, it’s great how the thumb nails have big text of guests names for easy selecting of episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wb2445
    Australia2 months ago
  • Mark Webber

    Consistent high quality interviews- some people I have little interest in but 90 percent are great. Mark Webber was a highlight. Laser focused and excellent speaker. Multiple Grand Prix winner and you get the feeling that he is genuinely a feet on the ground guy.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    bystander1
    Australia2 months ago

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The host asks thoughtful questions and pulls insightful stories from a wide range of guests.

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Billionare Adrian Portelli Reveals Why He Moved to Dubai, His ATO Battle & Business Empire
Q: Why did you get in trouble then? What was it that got you in a deep water in South Australia, wherever it was you got in trouble with?
Portelli says South Australia changed its approach to promotions after similar businesses allegedly misused online discounts. He says LMCT Plus stopped targeting South Australians but refused to reclaim prizes already awarded, resulting in a regulatory fine and court proceedings.
Billionare Adrian Portelli Reveals Why He Moved to Dubai, His ATO Battle & Business Empire
Q: So what is your business model and explain where we are right now, LMCT Plus. I mean, what does that mean? And what is LMCT?
Portelli explains that LMCT Plus combines a membership platform, business discounts and trade promotions. Giveaways attract customers and build the audience, while partner businesses pay onboarding fees and offer member deals.
Shark Attack Survivor: “It pulled me under the water” | Coogee Great White Shark Victim Leah Stewart
Q: What do you say to people who consider themselves in a traumatic situation, and what basic tenets have helped you get through this?
Stewart says community support and being willing to ask for help were important to her recovery. She also encourages people to trust themselves and recognize that they may be capable of getting through more than they expect.
Shark Attack Survivor: “It pulled me under the water” | Coogee Great White Shark Victim Leah Stewart
Q: Can you take me through step by step how it all happened when you were in the water?
Stewart was swimming close to shore at Coogee when she saw a shark approach swimmers farther out. It turned toward her, attacked her arm and thigh, and dragged her underwater. She fought back by punching its snout, then swam to a paddleboarder who helped get her to shore.
The Atlassian Story: The Rise of the Tech Bros & the Ultimate Broken Partnership
Q: Remind me, talk about it. Let's talk about that. So what do they do? They go and buy what?
They built Atlassian around collaboration tools like Jira and Confluence, expanding into a global enterprise with significant real estate and investment interests; the discussion also covers their personal lives and how those investments intersect with leadership decisions.

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Recent guests on Straight Talk include:

1. Adrian Portelli
2. Leah Stewart
3. Chris Joye
4. Louis Christopher
5. Tommy Panos
6. Adam Gilchrist
7. Les Kiss
8. Jonathan Thurston

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