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  1. 4d ago

    Is Red Tape Killing Victoria’s Housing Dream?

    Victorians are working too hard to keep getting held back.Marko Matvikov joins Kate Save and me on Hear Me ROAR to talk housing, red tape and accountability.A qualified engineer, part-time builder and full-time developer, Marko brings a practical perspective on what it takes to get things built.How do we deliver more homes when the path to building them is so complicated?Planning delays. Layers of approvals. Uncertainty. We’ll unpack where bureaucracy serves a purpose, where it gets in the way, and what needs to change.And when Victorians are expected to account for every dollar, government should meet that same standard.Under Victoria’s Labor government:• The abandoned Commonwealth Games cost more than A$589 million, with no discernible benefit identified by the Auditor-General.• Operation Watts exposed nepotism and the misuse of publicly funded resources for party purposes.That deserves scrutiny. And consequences.Behind these issues are people saving for a deposit, families searching for an affordable home, and business owners putting everything on the line.Their time matters. Their money matters. Their future matters.We should expect clear planning decisions, responsible spending and a fair chance for hardworking people to get ahead.On 28 November, let’s demand meaningful change and hold everyone asking for our vote to that standard.Marko Matvikov. Hear Me ROAR. Enjoy The Pod 🎧 . . Connect With Marko: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marko-matvikov-02588a90/  Connect With Kate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/  Connect With Tobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/  Show Links: https://befitfood.com.au/  https://cubes.co/

  2. Oct 22

    This Month In Venture

    Flying cars. Foldable iPhones. Fresh unicorns. Just your average month in venture. 🚀Gavin Appel and I are back with This Month in Venture, unpacking the biggest stories from mid-September to mid-October.And this month? The ambition is enormous. The plot twists are even bigger.🏗️ Data centres take centre stage. Firmus and AirTrunk put listing ambitions on ice, while the AI infrastructure race keeps accelerating. Big cheques. Bigger expectations.🦄 Capital is moving. We dig into Australia’s latest funding numbers, Square Peg’s new funds, Heidi Health’s unicorn moment and Amber Electric’s next chapter.🛍️ Everything, delivered. Target joins Uber Eats and DoorDash heads to the Australian Open. Apparently, even leaving your seat is now a problem for technology to solve.🚀 Then there’s the Elon universe. Rockets, mobile networks, Cybercabs and flying-car ambitions. Subtlety remains unavailable as an optional extra.🧠 And is “superintelligence” the new AI? The language is moving fast. We unpack what’s behind it.What’s real, what’s hype and what deserves your attention?Big ideas. Honest takes. A little friendly fire.Tune in to This Month in Venture. 🎙️..Connect With Gavin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinappel/ Connect With Tobi:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/ Show Links:https://www.ignitionlane.com/ https://cubes.co/

  3. Oct 20

    Your Hustle Is Costing You More Than You Think

    🔥 You’re smashing targets. Your calendar is packed. But your battery? Flashing red. Melo Calarco joins Kate and Tobi on Hear Me ROAR to tackle a question every ambitious person should ask: how do you perform at your absolute best without burning yourself out? With experience supporting teams at the Royal Flying Doctor Service and a relationship spanning more than eight years with Bongiorno Financial Group, Melo helps people build the tools to stay energised, focused and ready for whatever business throws at them. On the agenda: ⚡ High performance without running on empty🧠 Managing stress and staying focused when everything feels urgent💤 Better sleep, better energy, better days🤝 Building teams where people feel safe to speak up🎯 Finding balance while keeping your ambition alive If you’re a founder, leader or the person who always says “I’ll rest when things calm down”, this one has your name on it. Your team is your business’s greatest asset. You’re part of that team. Time to invest accordingly. Enjoy The Pod 🎧 . Connect With Melo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melo-calarco/  Connect With Kate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/  Connect With Tobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/  Show Links: https://www.melocalarco.com/  https://befitfood.com.au/  https://cubes.co/

  4. Oct 13

    Cancer Took Someone He Loved. Now He’s Turning Business Into a Fight Back.

    What if everyday business spending could help change the future of cancer research? James Stewart joins Kate Save and Tobi Skovron on Hear Me Roar to share the personal loss and powerful purpose behind Par 5, a business network and B2B marketplace designed to deliver commercial wins and sustainable funding for cancer research. During more than six years working with Pancare Foundation, James saw the funding challenges holding medical research back. He also saw an opportunity: connect businesses through a unique Impact Procurement Model that turns commercial activity into meaningful community impact. That mission has a deeply human foundation. Cancer affects entire families and communities. Established in 2011, Pancare supports people affected by pancreatic, liver, biliary, oesophageal and stomach cancers, combining investment in research with care that responds to patients’ and families’ changing needs, from diagnosis through to recovery and bereavement. James is determined to help future generations facing low-survival cancers have better outcomes. Through Par 5, he is building an ecosystem where business growth and that ambition work together. A conversation about turning loss into action, building with purpose and using the power of business to make a difference. Watch now and subscribe for more conversations with people driving meaningful change in business. . . Connect With James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesstewartmelbourne/  Connect With Kate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/  Connect With Tobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/  Show Links: www.pancare.org.au https://befitfood.com.au/  https://cubes.co/

  5. Oct 6

    He Reached the NBA. What Really Matters Might Surprise You

    The NBA. Two Olympic Games. Three NBL championships. Two NBL MVP awards. Chris Anstey knows what it takes to reach the top. But his biggest takeaway? It always comes back to people. The Australian basketball great and business owner joins Kate Save and Tobi Skovron on Hear Me ROAR for a conversation about achievement, perspective and the people who make success meaningful. From playing for the Dallas Mavericks and Chicago Bulls to building a life in business beyond basketball, Chris brings a perspective shaped by competing at the highest level. His reflection is simple: great people matter. People who care. People who show up for others. People who want to make a difference. We explore how that thinking carries from elite sport into business, leadership and life, and why the people you surround yourself with shape far more than your results. Big career. Grounded perspective. A conversation about success that goes well beyond the scoreboard. . . Connect With Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisanstey13/  Connect With Kate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/  Connect With Tobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/  Show Links: https://befitfood.com.au/  https://cubes.co/

  6. Sep 22

    Your Business Can’t Grow Without You. That’s the Problem.

    If every sale needs you, how far can your business grow? You know the customer. You know the pitch. You know when to push and when to listen. The challenge? Getting that knowledge out of your head and into your team. Ken Thomas, co-founder of Founder Revenue Code, is joining Kate Save and me on Hear Me ROAR to explore exactly that. Ken’s work centres on helping founders turn their sales instincts into a repeatable revenue playbook, giving their teams the tools and confidence to take ownership. It’s a conversation I’m looking forward to: How do you turn personal sales success into a process others can run?What needs to be in place before you hire a salesperson?How do you build a business that keeps growing when you step back?You can’t score every point and coach the whole team forever. For founders building towards their next stage, this one will hit home. Connect With Ken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/revenue-architecture/ Connect With Kate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/ Connect With Tobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/ Show Links: https://founderrevenuecode.com/ https://befitfood.com.au/ https://cubes.co/

  7. Sep 17

    This Month In Venture

    A billion-dollar fund. Pressure to cash out. AI accelerating. And a new chapter at Apple. Plenty for Gavin Appel and Tobi Skovron to unpack in this month’s This Month in Venture. We cover: • Australian VC: Blackbird’s $1 billion fund, Airtree’s liquidity debate and fresh capital backing the next wave of founders.• Startup reality: Pay.com.au’s US expansion, Expert360’s sale and the very different outcomes behind the headlines.• Founder conviction: Ruslan Kogan’s five-year bet on performance-linked pay.• The AI race: The money, momentum and what it means for businesses trying to keep up.• Apple’s next chapter: New leadership, new products and the eternal question: do we actually need another upgrade? The thread running through it all? Raising money, building value and delivering returns are three different scoreboards. Gavin and Tobi get into what these stories mean for founders, investors and people building businesses every day. Pull up a seat. There’s a lot to talk about. . . Connect With Gavin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinappel/  Connect With Tobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/  Show Links: https://www.ignitionlane.com/  https://cubes.co/

  8. Sep 15

    He Built It. Scaled It. Sold It. Now He's Doing It Again!!

    What does it take to turn a great product idea into a brand people genuinely love? On this episode of the Hear Me ROAR Podcast, Kate Save and Tobi Skovron sit down with Jason Scher, entrepreneur, business builder and CEO of Brand Hub. Jason has built his career at the intersection of product innovation, brand storytelling and market expansion. From growing Orange and Green into one of Australia’s leading private-label suppliers to disrupting categories at Kruger ANZ and successfully creating and exiting Voost, he knows what it takes to move from a bold idea to a scalable business. Today, Jason is building the next generation of distinctive food and wellness brands through Destination Italy, Potato Utopia and TUMME. In this episode, Jason shares: How to identify products people genuinely want and needWhat separates a clever idea from a scalable brandWhy strong retail and distribution partnerships matterThe lessons behind building and exiting VoostHow great teams turn ambition into executionWhy his values - Keep It Real, Can Do Will Do, Stronger Together and Raise the Bar - shape every business he buildsHow he balances business leadership with being a devoted dad of three This is a grounded conversation about entrepreneurship, people, partnerships and the persistence required to turn ambitious ideas into reality. Hit play and hear how Jason builds brands designed to disrupt categories and travel globally. Subscribe to Hear Me ROAR for more real conversations with the founders, leaders and changemakers building what’s next. . . Connect With Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonscher/  Connect With Kate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/  Connect With Tobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/  Show Links: https://www.brand-hub.au/  https://befitfood.com.au/  https://cubes.co/

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