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Owner To Owner Podcast

Owner to Owner is the boldest business podcast for Australia’s SMEs. Host Michael Kerr gets raw and real, talking to business owners like you. Exploring the everyday struggles they face and the different pathways they tread to success. Forget the slick stories of tech titans and out-of-reach solutions from people who’ve never put their hopes and livelihood on the line. Owner to Owner dives into the wins and losses, pitfalls, luck and moments that made a difference. You’ll find grit, laughs, maybe a few tears and hard-won lessons only available from others who’ve been where you are—what...

The other Circular Economy - hitting the road & making a living: folk rock duo - JC and the Tree

45 mins; March 25, 2026

A stronger SME economy, higher business productivity and broader wealth creation through Employee Ownership: Andy Farquharson.

55 mins; February 11, 2026

Acquired serendipitously, and then transformed: Rebecca Barnett's 154 year old Maldon Bakery acquisition.

48 mins; January 28, 2026

My small business is my superannuation: Nigel Purchase founder Chase Basketball

48 mins; December 11, 2025

From Corporate to Small Business Owner and back to Corporate: What Elise Heslop learned along the way.

51 mins; December 03, 2025

Enhancing Business Value with Employee Ownership: Craig West Founder of Succession Plus

48 mins; November 26, 2025

To grow your business be brave and get comfortable taking imperfect action, Gabe Villarreal

73 hours 58 mins; October 16, 2025

Juggling Passion and Financial Sustainability in the NFP Sector: Jacquie Riddell

41 mins; October 01, 2025

Decoding AI: Strategies for Small Business Success: David Brudenell, Decidr.

50 mins; September 18, 2025

How to secure a better deal leasing or buying a commercial property: Vicki Likoudis from True North Buyer's Advocate

47 mins; September 10, 2025

From Wagga to Melbourne. Building Habibi Chicken into a legacy business, Farhan Rehman.

40 mins; September 04, 2025

Super charging the growth of employee owned Small Businesses, Stephen Greenwood, Global CEO, Valloop

43 mins; August 27, 2025

The future of clean. EWater's Phil Gregory on building the worlds most sustainable cleaning solution.

54 mins; August 20, 2025

Strategies for crafting your small business brand: Tracy Fryer from Design Studio Perth

51 mins; August 13, 2025

BizVal Global founder Graham Stephen on making your business more valuable and sellable.

60 hours 24 mins; July 23, 2025

Amy Christopherson founder of Grounded HR, making your small business team click.

54 mins; July 09, 2025

Honor Northam from Honorbread on employee ownership and fostering resilient local economies.

46 mins; June 30, 2025

Rosy McEvedy entrepreneurial founder of IV League Drips on overcoming the challenges of starting up and recovering from 2 big financial hits.

57 mins; June 18, 2025

Jon Manning from Pricing Prophets on unlocking profitability through pricing strategies.

63 hours 59 mins; June 04, 2025

Marama Carmichael from Oracle Tree on helping owners fix their Frankenstein businesses

61 hours 0 mins; May 21, 2025

Bill Withers 3x business founder and author of breakthrough book Succession Thinking on building resilient SMEs

58 mins; May 04, 2025

Jaryd Krause online business M&A advisor has a smart strategy to help grow your offline business

52 mins; April 29, 2025

Gabe Enslin from The Adapt Way on building thriving businesses that don't need their owners

60 hours 27 mins; March 27, 2025

Mark Fletcher founder Tower Systems on using tech to transform independent retail

55 mins; March 10, 2025

Geo George from Mayfly Ventures on co-building disruptive AI ventures with industry leaders.

50 mins; February 20, 2025

Tamara Simon, Business Coach on systemising for small business success.

49 mins; December 19, 2024

Ronan Leonard innovation expert and business mentor on smarter ways to improve your business

65 hours 59 mins; December 05, 2024

Claude Trimboli, Accountant and Liquidator, on how small business owners can better manage debt to avoid insolvency.

51 mins; November 07, 2024

Olga Koskie from Tax Assure on how Australian business owners can tackle their ATO tax debt

35 mins; September 19, 2024

James Meldrum co-founder of Whole Kids on a tumultuous 18 years. Rich insights for all founders and owners.

82 hours 29 mins; September 05, 2024

Natasha Hawker from Employee Matters on how owners can better manage employees for greater small business success.

60 hours 3 mins; July 11, 2024

Ken Matthews from Matthews Steer, leading adviser to family businesses, on his own exit after successfully growing a highly regarded financial services business.

60 hours 51 mins; June 20, 2024

Darren Clark talks about helping his clients convert ideas into businesses, and why they benefit from his own, very rich business building and exiting experience.

52 mins; June 13, 2024

Martin Cattach from Finance For Business on where and how owners can access alternative finance to help support their small business

51 mins; May 02, 2024

Mark Rubbo from Readings Books on what it takes to create and sustain an iconic business, and why handing over was harder than expected.

78 hours 14 mins; April 04, 2024

Earl Eddings business founder, chair, mentor and adviser shares his experiences from both sides of a business sale

58 mins; March 07, 2024

Pete Seligman Search Investor on finding and inspiring the next generation of business owners.

60 hours 0 mins; February 08, 2024

Sandy Chong CEO Australian Hairdressing Council and 2023 COSBOA Small Business Champion on pathways from a trade to business ownership.

45 mins; January 31, 2024

Jonathan Roberts on how he and 2 business partners achieved their unconventional exit from One Rabbit after 27 years of working together.

41 mins; January 15, 2024

Shane Cheek owns Continua Software and shares his deep experience from starting, selling, buying and operating multiple software businesses.

73 hours 2 mins; January 10, 2024

Ben Tuszynski on how Judo Bank is fuelling greater success for small business owners by getting back to relationship banking.

51 mins; December 19, 2023

Stu Gregor co-founder of world beating gin success story Four Pillars Gin talks life before, during and after selling the business

68 hours 51 mins; October 31, 2023

Garik Tate Futurist and business owner on how to increase small business value and sellability by using AI in your Exit Planning.

62 hours 17 mins; October 08, 2023

Legendary Blues Train Maestro Hugo T Armstrong unveils how he's crafting an epic farewell for this iconic business

60 hours 18 mins; October 02, 2023

Louise Broekman from Advisory Board Centre on maximising business exit value with an Advisory Board.

42 mins; September 24, 2023

Ed Scott founder of Resolve on building a better marketplace to buy and sell small & medium businesses.

49 mins; September 11, 2023

Bronwyn Reid business owner and author of Small Company Big Business on how small business owners can benefit bigtime from working with large businesses and government

27 mins; August 11, 2023

Amy Bett Co-Founder of Drink Melo and Profit First Professional on how to manage your business cash flow and how she personally came to understand its vital importance.

27 mins; August 11, 2023

Simone Douglas talks about how she started and manages to successfully run Digital Marketing AOK and 4 other small but thriving businesses .

27 mins; August 10, 2023

Lachie McColl is a specialist business valuer. In this episode Lachie provides a practical explanation of some valuation basics and makes a compelling case to get an annual valuation.

27 mins; July 26, 2023

Zhanna Gee founder of Slim By Nature and Delicious Dreams on what it takes to start and then sustain successful businesses.

27 mins; July 23, 2023

Michael Kerr from Kerr Capital on why founders of Social Enterprises need an exit plan just like every other business owner.

27 mins; May 31, 2023

Darren Bourke Business Coach to SME owners on effective ways to incentivise employees and improve business performance.

27 mins; May 31, 2023

Sri Govindaraju cofounder at Zealandia Honey on being in business with her husband but vowing never again!

27 mins; May 11, 2023

Darren Bourke Business Coach to SME owners on the rapid shift in Employee power and strategies for Employers to adapt to this new paradigm.

27 mins; April 13, 2023

Renée Hasseldine, CEO and Founder of Think RAPT systems, shares her 3 most important learnings from building her business.

27 mins; April 13, 2023

PART 2 - Francis Loughran, founder of Future Food, on being an industry pioneer, starting a business and then selling to key employees.

27 mins; April 13, 2023

PART 1 - Francis Loughran, founder of Future Food, on being an industry pioneer, starting a business and then selling to key employees.

27 mins; April 13, 2023

Geoff Hetherington, Business Teacher, on how and why you should take your retirement sooner and in instalments.

27 mins; April 13, 2023

Matt Davis on why leaving Paris to buy the Bookshop at Queenscliff was the right family move.

27 mins; March 06, 2023

PART 2 - Andy Gowers, succession planning expert, on the best way for families to stay together while tackling the complexities of managing generational wealth.

27 mins; February 23, 2023

PART 1 - Andy Gowers, succession planning expert, on the best way for families to stay together while tackling the complexities of managing generational wealth.

27 mins; February 23, 2023

Ron Gauci from 24 Hour Business Plan talks about ways to overcome typical barriers to planning that unfortunately often lead to business failure.

27 mins; February 07, 2023

Brian Shrowder from Mediacraft Communications explains how small business owners can easily use PR to improve their marketing success.

27 mins; February 06, 2023

PART 2 - Jill Weeks, author and educator, from where2now.net on new and different ways to think about and 'do' retirement.

27 mins; January 30, 2023

PART 1 - Jill Weeks, author and educator, from where2now.net on new and different ways to think about and 'do' retirement.

27 mins; January 30, 2023

PART 2 - Lloyd Polkinghorne on how integral buying and running the local community newspaper was in his physical and emotional recovery from a traumatic injury sustained while working on his farm.

27 mins; January 30, 2023

PART 1 - Lloyd Polkinghorne on how integral buying and running the local community newspaper was in his physical and emotional recovery from a traumatic injury sustained while working on his farm.

27 mins; January 30, 2023

PART 3 - Norman Hall from Exit By Design makes a compelling case for why business owners need an Exit Plan.

27 mins; January 09, 2023

PART 2 - Norman Hall from Exit By Design makes a compelling case for why business owners need an Exit Plan.

27 mins; January 09, 2023

PART 1 - Norman Hall from Exit By Design makes a compelling case for why business owners need an Exit Plan.

27 mins; December 07, 2022

PART 3 - Yasmin Grigaliunas founder of Circonomy (née Worlds Biggest Garage Sale) on the personal commitment, energy and sacrifices to begin, grow and sustain a viable world changing business.

26 mins; November 27, 2022

PART 2 - Yasmin Grigaliunas founder of Circonomy (née Worlds Biggest Garage Sale) on the personal commitment, energy and sacrifices to begin, grow and sustain a viable world changing business.

27 mins; November 27, 2022

PART 1 - Yasmin Grigaliunas founder of Circonomy (née Worlds Biggest Garage Sale) on the personal commitment, energy and sacrifices to begin, grow and sustain a viable world changing business.

27 mins; November 27, 2022

Allie Taylor business pyschologist from Orange Kiwi and CWI on how and why owners and advisers need to look beyond pure technical advice for success.

50 mins; November 24, 2022

Geoff Hetherington Founder of Elite Business Institute talks about how owners can utilise strategy and profitability coaching to improve the performance of their small business.

27 mins; November 15, 2022

Michael Kerr from Kerr Capital on why some owners need to consider a DIY sale and what's critical for success.

27 mins; November 14, 2022

David Barnett, acclaimed small business sale and acquisition expert, shares his international perspective on factors impacting the value of your small business.

27 mins; October 13, 2022

Deb Curtis is a small business funding expert who helps employees to leave corporate life and become a business owner

49 mins; October 13, 2022

Katrina Myers from Barham Avocados on taking an extended family trip, the business planning they did for this temporary exit and why it was good all round.

41 mins; October 13, 2022

Carmen Williams from Global Teams on partnering with Virtual Assistants to grow your business.

27 mins; October 11, 2022

How the Marino Rocks Community Coop formed and then rallied to buy their fav local cafe (aka meeting place) before it became another property development

49 mins; October 06, 2022

Moira Were AM Founder Hen House Coop on the incubation of Flock Coop an artist and creator platform built to disrupt the patriarchy.

48 mins; September 25, 2022

Darrin Johnson CEO on how Kudos Services started as a spunoff State Government department and developed into a thriving employee owned and managed mutual

49 mins; September 06, 2022

Kate Biondo CEO of worker-owner Galactic Co-operative on starting and running their technology business

54 mins; September 01, 2022

Daniel Neuhaus, from Six8 Coffee Roasters and Trader & Co., on dealing with growth pains in a business started in a domestic kitchen from a passion for coffee and making a difference.

27 mins; August 29, 2022

Michel Hogan, Brand Counsel, takes us through a no-jargon guide to what a brand really is , and how it can help your small business.

58 mins; July 28, 2022

Ross Cameron from Cameron Research shares some of his favorite and funniest small business owner wisdom based on 30 years of research.

27 mins; July 15, 2022

Michael Duregon from Bring Back Australia on his mission to make it easier for Australian consumers to directly support locally owned businesses.

53 mins; July 14, 2022

Rodger Spencer shares what he learned over 15 years from buying, improving and then selling his inbound call centre business.

58 mins; July 11, 2022

PART 1 - Saaed Joulaei from Centreline Engineering shares his experience of leaving employment to buy and run this business.

27 mins; June 30, 2022

PART 2 - Saaed Joulaei from Centreline Engineering shares his experience of leaving employment to buy and run this business.

27 mins; June 30, 2022

Bill Lang from Small Business Australia on learning from other business owners and getting all 3 levels of government to better understand small business.

27 mins; June 23, 2022

Barbara Braithwaite from Safe Swallowing Education shares her experiences from selling her first speech pathology practice.

61 hours 2 mins; June 20, 2022

Richard Shrapnel, leading business strategist, outlines his 7 step plan for business owners dealing with financial distress.

27 mins; June 19, 2022

PART 2 - James Murphy from KereKere on building and then selling a for-purpose business.

27 mins; June 18, 2022

PART 1 - James Murphy from KereKere on building and then selling a for-purpose business.

27 mins; June 17, 2022

PART 2 - Roz Campbell from Tsuno on dealing with an unexpected offer to sell her business.

27 mins; June 16, 2022

PART 1 - Roz Campbell from Tsuno on dealing with an unexpected offer to sell her business.

27 mins; June 15, 2022

PART 2 - Sir Steven Wilkinson from Good & Prosper on becoming fluent in the language of business.

27 mins; June 14, 2022

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