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Retail Ready Podcast

Mar 30, 2020

In episode 50, I am joined by the director of Drakes Supermarket, John-Paul Drake. JP is leading the growth Australia’s largest independent supermarket chain, which was created by his dad, Roger Drakes.

John Paul is not an individual in retail who hides behind a desk, but you are more likely to catch him in front of a...


Mar 23, 2020

I am joined by Master Pastry Chef and Chocolatier and co-founder of Cacao, Tim Clark.

Tim has worked locally and internationally at the highest level and competed in many prestigious competitions, most notably representing Australia at the 'World Chocolate Masters' in Paris. Tim has made show-stopping cakes for the...


Mar 16, 2020

This episode was recorded while I was in Auckland a few weeks ago and I got the chance to meet up with Ruth Muller who is the research, development and marketing inventions director at Frucor.

We touch on so many topics in this podcast from adult socialisation beverage innovation, what is innovation...


Mar 9, 2020

Hey Everyone. Welcome back to the retail ready podcast episode 47.

In today’s episode I am joined by Alan Barratt who founded sports nutrition start-up, Grenade.

Grenade was launched in 2010 by Alan and his wife Juliet with $500 in the bank and has now become a global sports nutrition brand. Their great tasting...


Mar 2, 2020

In today’s episode I am joined by Cinzia who is the owner and founder of Smoothie Bombs. An idea which started to try and get some healthy nutrients into her daughter before school and before she knew if this single mother of two, started on her Smoothie Bomb business adventure and is now bringing in over $1m in...