Townsville ChamberCast
by The Townsville Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to the Townsville ChamberCast!
Essential information, conversations, ideas and news that matters to the local business community of Townsville.
Podcast episodes
Season 4
Opportunities and Challenges for Townsville with Craig Stack
This week Heidi talks to Craig Stack, Managing Partner of Knight Frank Townsville & Mackay, about opportunities and threats for our region as he delves into the dynamic landscape of Townsville, the major commercial and population centre north of Noosa. In this episode, Craig will share his expertise and look at the region's economic outlook, emerging industries, and the potential for growth and development whilst exploring the hurdles that businesses and residents may encounter and how our city can navigate these challenges to thrive together. We also learn about Craig where he grew up, his career and highlights from his time as President of the Townsville Chamber of Commerce in 2006-08. Whether you're a business owner, investor, or resident, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of Townsville. Tune in to learn more about what makes this region a key player in Queensland's economy and how you can be part of its exciting journey. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in the industry. Listen to the podcast now!
Podcast & Radio for Beginners with Verena Louise and Donny Watkin
🎙️ Podcasters and Experts in Radio - Verena Louise and Donny Watkins In our latest podcast episode, we dive into the intriguing careers of l podcasters and experts in radio Powe100 FM Present Donny Watkin and his fearless boss Verena Louise the General Manager of ARN (StarFM and Power100FM). We find out how the Seaview sealed the deal in getting Donny to move here and discuss the most successful radio story lines, their passion for Townsville and eventually get on to sharing top tips for podcasting! Plus, find out who would win in a fight: a taco or a toastie! 🌮🥪 Stay tuned for more valuable discussions and insights! 🎧✨
Federal Budget 2024 with PVW Partners Andrew Whitehead and Carl Valentine
After their successful Federal Budget Breakfast, Heidi had the pleasure of hosting a dynamic discussion with PVW Partners Carl Valentine and Andrew Whitehead. 🌟 Discussion explored key federal budget insights affecting local businesses, covering everything from CPI to inflation, productivity, wage growth, and superannuation changes, reducing the cost of doing business and what businesses need to do to prepare for the changes. 💼💰 Plus, Andrew shared a humorous twist with his pick for the fictional family he'd love to join! 🤣 Stay tuned for more valuable discussions and insights!
Season 3
Cyber Security
This episode we sit down with Miranda Mears, founder of Cyber Sense and has 25 years experience in Cyber Security, strategic advisory, executive management and business ownership.Today Miranda will deep dive into what Cyber Security is, how it has evolved and what you can do as a business owner/operator to protect your assets. Welcome Michael and Miranda.
John Hale - Business Strategic Mindset
Too many business owners run into trouble because they don't do strategy well or do strategy at all. John Hale will unpack the six steps needed to create a strategic mindset. He will identify the most challenging issues and opportunities businesses face in 2023, and help us build reliable future perspectives, allocate scarce resources intelligently and lead strategy successfully. John will also reveal how a strategic mindset can be used to deal with many common mental health issues.What will you take away ...- Appreciate the strengths and limitations of the human brain- Gain confidence by applying the six-step Strategic Mindset Process- Learn the six mega-trends that are altering businesses forever- Understand the six radical uncertainties in 2023 that need to be hedged- Reduce the stressors that lead to or exacerbate mental health issues. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥.