29 episodes

Welcome to the Little Black Book. A podcast for entrepreneurs BY entrepreneurs who provide their firsthand experiences to help others learn and grow. This podcast is brought to you by Altitude Advisory. Altitude Advisory is a modern business advisory firm helping business owners build a better business for a better life.

Little Black Book: The Entrepreneur's Podcast Andrew Mattner

    • Business

Welcome to the Little Black Book. A podcast for entrepreneurs BY entrepreneurs who provide their firsthand experiences to help others learn and grow. This podcast is brought to you by Altitude Advisory. Altitude Advisory is a modern business advisory firm helping business owners build a better business for a better life.

    Empowering Entrepreneurs | David Bartholomeusz

    Empowering Entrepreneurs | David Bartholomeusz

    ๐—ข๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ โ€˜๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธโ€™ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜:
    We are joined David Bartholomeusz, the man with many successful solo and collaborative entrepreneurial successes across a 20-year career.ย 
    David digs deep into communication habits that have helped his successes over the years. He goes through many difficulties he had along the way, explaining the strategies he used to overcome them.
    Key takeaways from this episode that you ๐——๐—ข๐—กโ€™๐—ง ๐—ช๐—”๐—ก๐—ง ๐—ง๐—ข ๐— ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ฆ:
    โœ…ย  How to use communication to your advantage
    โœ…ย  How to monitor and set goals that are attainable
    โœ…ย  Why communication skills are so important in todayโ€™s world
    โœ…ย  How Davidโ€™s grandfatherโ€™s encouragement inspired him
    Stay tuned for more episodes of the Little Black Book coming soon.

    • 54 min
    Brothers in Business - Daniel Chaffey Hartwig and Theo Engela - Chaffey Bros Wine Co.

    Brothers in Business - Daniel Chaffey Hartwig and Theo Engela - Chaffey Bros Wine Co.

    In Episode 28 of the Little Black Book, we're joined by Daniel Chaffey Hartwig and Theo Engela, owners and directors of Chaffey Bros Wine Co.

    An innovative and new-age winery, Chaffey Bros source their grapes from individual parcels of low-yielding vineyards with old vines and complex soils in the Barossa and Eden Valley.

    Daniel and Theo share how their bond as brothers in business, and brothers-in-law, has grown with their faith being a foundation pillar. They discuss creating a connection between their customers and their wines through storytelling.

    Daniel also shares the need to shatter perceptions and establish credibility in the wine making space after previously broking bulk wines.

    • 51 min
    From the Ground Up โ€“ Andrew Downs โ€“ Sage Group

    From the Ground Up โ€“ Andrew Downs โ€“ Sage Group

    In Episode 27 of the Little Black Book, we speak with Andrew Downs, founder and executive director of Sage Group.

    Andrewโ€™s vision, leadership and passion underpins the success and culture of the entire organisation, growing it from a backyard business to a group employing over 600 people.

    Andrew speaks about his lifelong journey of learning and how that influences much of the growth initiatives for the business. He also discusses how he has used the shared values of the business to build an aligned team of executives, team members and advisors.

    He details the ups and downs of the business, including nearly losing the company during the GFC and how a clear plan provided comfort to external bankers providing support.

    • 45 min
    A Beacon of Creativity โ€“ Nick Dunstone โ€“ The Light Cultural Foundation

    A Beacon of Creativity โ€“ Nick Dunstone โ€“ The Light Cultural Foundation

    In Episode 26 of the Little Black Book, we catch up with lawyer and corporate restructure professional Nick Dunstone. We hear how Nick and his partner have built not-for-profit organisation "Light Cultural Foundation" as a beacon of creativity for the Adelaide arts community.

    Located with an innovative performance space, restaurant and bar, the Light Cultural Foundation exists to pave the way for emerging creatives.

    Nick shares his insights into group dynamics, the importance of an operations team so he can focus on the big picture, and his philosophy of charitable giving to those less fortunate than him.

    Nick also shares how his love of The Life of Brian and Lord of the Flies contributes to his business approach.

    • 42 min
    The Change Agent โ€“ Anna Fisher โ€“ Zonte's Footstep Wines

    The Change Agent โ€“ Anna Fisher โ€“ Zonte's Footstep Wines

    In Episode 25 of the Little Black Book, we talk to co-owner and Director of Zonte's Footstep Wines, Anna Fisher.

    Anna shares her journey from business manager to business owner and how as a skilled change agent she manages operational improvements, risk management, systems integration and culture re-engineering.

    Not conforming to traditional constraints or rules, Anna has a business ethic of continuous learning, fun, dependability, authenticity and living as a free spirit.

    • 42 min
    The Collaborator โ€“ Rose Cocchiaro โ€“ Resolve Divorce

    The Collaborator โ€“ Rose Cocchiaro โ€“ Resolve Divorce

    In Episode 24 of the Little Black Book we're joined by Rose Cocchiaro, founder and managing director of Resolve Divorce. Rose founded the business to right the wrongs she'd witnessed from years of litigation, providing a resolution focused approach to divorce. Rose and Resolve Divorce have been celebrated through various awards for their innovative and consumer-centric approach.

    Rose talks about how growing up in a family of doctors taught her the importance of hard work and established a desire to help others. She discusses being challenged by the traditional legal models, creating the desire to establish Resolve Divorce, and the importance of branding, finding your niche and referral relationships.

    • 47 min

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