There are many lessons business can learn from the military and your host Pete Liston is going to share exactly what he learnt in the Australian Army that has allowed him to create and build multiple 7 figure businesses. Pete will be joined by guests who have also transitioned from military to entrepreneurship and are keen to share their stories.
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Peter Liston Podcasts
Conversations with people behind the scenes, behind the technology, and behind the music. People you may not know, but you should.
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S02E30 | From Infantry to Security – Sound Familiar? Mark Costello’s Journey to Building a Major Security Training Business
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50:50🎙 S02E30 | From Infantry to Security – Sound Familiar? Mark Costello’s Journey to Building a Major Security Training Business In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we chat with Mark Costello, a veteran who transitioned from infantry life to becoming the founder of one of Australia’s leading security training organisations, Asset College…
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S02E29 | A Relationship with Uncertainty? How Understanding Your Emotional Fitness and Behaviour Profile Can Be Game Changing in Business – with Miranda Packer
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48:06🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E29 | A Relationship with Uncertainty? How Understanding Your Emotional Fitness and Behaviour Profile Can Be Game Changing in Business – with Miranda Packer In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Miranda Packer—emotional fitness coach, behavioural profiler, and champion of better team communication…
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Insights In Sound 182 - David Morgan, Live Sound Professional S19 E2
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1:22:23Insights In Sound - David Morgan, Live Sound Professional S19 E2 His touring resume is a who's who of musical legends - Paul Simon, James Taylor, Steely Dan, Cher, Carole King, Whitney Houston, Doobie Brothers, and so many more. Welcoming our old friend David Morgan back to the show.By Daniel Liston Keller
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S02E28 | Real estate insider - how to use a buyers agent to build your property portfolio - Kane Drury
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53:15🎙 S02E28 | Real estate insider - how to use a buyers agent to build your property portfolio - Kane Drury This week on Military Mindset for Business, we're getting a masterclass in real estate from expert Kane Dury. As a professional buyers agent, Kane is a property and digital asset investor who helps people build robust, long-term portfolios. Kane…
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S02E27 | Still serving - Kelliegh Jackson and her journey from veteran to veteran advocate.
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1:12:00🎙 S02E27 | Still serving - Kelliegh Jackson and her journey from veteran to veteran advocate. This week on Military Mindset for Business, we're joined by Kelliegh Jackson, the force behind Advocates Online. She's on a mission to transform how veterans and their families get the support they need. Kelliegh explains how Advocates Online provides a cl…
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Insights In Sound 181 - Jan Landy, Soundbroker
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1:17:49Jan Landy is a classic example of this show's tagline, "people you may not know, but you should,." Another music industry veteran with a pinball career, he's done anything and everything except for leading a boring life, and his stories are all over the map. Buckle in and hang on for a hilarious ride through the '70s, '80s, and beyond.…
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S02E26 | Sex and Money? Need More? Let’s Unpack Both with Your Money Mistress – Larissa Zimmerman This week on Military Mindset for Business, we dive into the two topics everyone wants more of—sex and ...
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55:24🎙 S02E26 | Sex and Money? Need More? Let’s Unpack Both with Your Money Mistress – Larissa Zimmerman This week on Military Mindset for Business, we dive into the two topics everyone wants more of—sex and money. Our guest, Larissa Zimmerman, also known as Your Money Mistress, brings a bold and refreshing approach to financial health and personal empo…
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S02E25 | Geofencing - how to use intelligence techniques to create targeted ads. Insights from former US Navy spook - Chris Seminatore
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1:03:29In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Chris Seminatore, a US Navy veteran and founder of GetGeofencing.com. Chris takes us inside the world of geofencing and location-based advertising—showing how intelligence-style techniques can be applied to marketing. With over seven years of experience running high-impact campaigns…
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Insights In Sound 180 - Peter Doell, Mastering Engineer
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57:52Insights In Sound - Peter Doell, Mastering Engineer S18 E10 He's a golden ears mastering engineer and beloved member of the L.A. audio community, as well as the creator and curator of the legendary L.A. Pro Audio Lunch Bunch. We finally managed to sit down with the one and only Peter Doell, and oh the stories he can tell.…
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S02E24 | Andrew Schaverien – From Education Corps to Buyer’s Agent: A Career Helping the Helper
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53:22🎙 S02E24 | Andrew Schaverien – From Education Corps to Buyer’s Agent: A Career Helping the Helper In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Andrew Schaverien—Army veteran, buyer’s agent, and founder of Ralph & Ralph. Andrew’s career has always been about support—whether through service in the Education Corps, community lead…
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S02E23 | Own Place, Own Pace: Side Hustles and the real cost of patrolling Australia’s Northern waters with Navy Boatswain, Stephen Kepper
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58:27🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E23 | Own Place, Own Pace: Side Hustles and the real cost of patrolling Australia’s Northern waters with Navy Boatswain, Stephen Kepper In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Stephen Kepper—Navy veteran, former correctional officer, and founder of Dukes Medal Mounting. Stephen’s journey is one of r…
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Insights In Sound 179 - Bob Clearmountain, Audio Engineer
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57:21Insights In Sound - Bob Clearmountain, Audio Engineer S18 E9 From Springsteen to Stones to Roxy Music and so many more, he's run the faders for some of the era's most legendary recordings. We sat down with Bob Clearmountain at the new Mix This! FTA (From The Ashes) studio.By Daniel Liston Keller
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S02E22 | Defence Kidz matters - Passion & Purpose the Hayley Boswell Story
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49:42🎙 New Pod Drop! S02E22 | Defence Kidz matters - Passion & Purpose the Hayley Boswell Story In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Hayley Boswell—founder and CEO of Defence Kidz, a national charity supporting more than 100,000 children of current and former ADF members. A veteran spouse and former human rights lawyer, Hay…
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S02E21 | Veterans at the Helm: Delivering Capability to Defence Supply Chains
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1:06:37SE2E21 New Pod Drop! | Veterans at the Helm: Delivering Capability to Defence Supply Chains In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we chat with Daniel Stevens, founder of Seitec and creator of UXOTrackS—a groundbreaking system for detecting and locating unexploded ordnance. A 20-year RAAF veteran, Daniel went from working on F-111s and S…
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Insights In Sound 178- Robert Scovill at the Sphere Las Vegas
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20:32Insights In Sound 178- Robert Scovill at the Sphere Las Vegas We met up with our old pal Robert Scovill at the Sphere to see, hear, and talk about the innovations and challenges of mixing in one of today's more unique immersive environments.By Daniel Liston Keller
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S02E20 | The Defence Estate Insider - Darian Macey. What you need to know about a $6+ Billion per year industry
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51:34🎙 New Pod Drop! S02E20 | The Defence Estate Insider - Darian Macey. What you need to know about a $6+ Billion per year industry In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Darian Macey, a veteran and former Army Engineering Officer turned founder of DECnet, Australia’s only industry intelligence and networking platform dedica…
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S02E19 | Military and first responder empowerment: how VESPIIA is making a change
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56:38🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E19 | Military and first responder empowerment: how VESPIIA is making a change In this episode, we chat with Shannon Hennessy, founder of the Veterans, Emergency Services & Police Industry Institute of Australia (VESPIIA)—the country’s first professional body supporting those who serve and those who support them. Shannon open…
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Insights In Sound 177 - Malcolm Toft, Co-founder, Trident Audio Designs
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1:11:09Insights In Sound 177 - Malcolm Toft, Co-founder, Trident Audio Designs Our salute to Trident continues as we chat with Malcolm Toft, employee number one at Trident Studios and the designer of the legendary Trident consoles. In an era where the music industry was changing by leaps and bounds, Trident made its mark as one of the UK's first independe…
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S02E18 | Human quotient: the formula for expressing individual values through enterprise
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46:54In this episode, we’re joined by Claire Harris and Ron Kovalcik, the powerhouse duo behind Human Quotient Group—a veteran-led, certified social enterprise that’s redefining what it means to do business with purpose. Claire and Ron share how they’ve built a business that not only delivers high-impact outcomes in defence, logistics, and project manag…
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S02E17 | Steve Baxter - Beaten Zone TAK-HACK Brisbane 22-24 Aug 25 - What is it and should you be there?
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37:32In this episode, we chat with Steve Baxter—Army veteran, serial tech entrepreneur, and investor behind Beaten Zone Venture Partners, a fund focused on backing early-stage Australian sovereign Defence tech. Steve unpacks the upcoming Beaten Zone TAK-HACK happening in Brisbane this August, what it’s all about, who it’s for, and why it’s more than jus…
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S02E16 | From Infantry to ISO: A Rifleman’s Story
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1:16:35🎙 S02E16 | From Infantry to ISO: A Rifleman’s Story with David New In this episode, Pete Liston sits down with David New, a former infantry Warrant Officer and now a highly sought-after Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) consultant, to explore the journey from military leadership to corporate compliance. David shares raw and real stories from h…
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S02E15 | CRM: Why Every Business Must Have One
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42:31🎙️ S02E15 | CRM: Why Every Business Must Have One 🎧 Episode Summary: In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, Pete Liston sits down with long-time business partner and fellow co-founder of the Veteran Business Community (VBC), Matt Moseley. From day one, Matt and Pete have built businesses side by side, navigating the highs and lows of ent…
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S02E14 | Life of an Army Aviator: the Highs, the Lows and the Highs Again
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1:06:16S02E14: Life of an Army Aviator: the Highs, the Lows and the Highs Again: Life of an Army Aviator — The Highs, the Lows, and the Highs Again Guest: Andrew Middleton | Founder, Middleton Consulting Group This week on Military Mindset for Business, Pete Liston sits down with Andrew Middleton — former senior Army officer, helicopter pilot, and now lea…
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Insights In Sound 175 - Sam Berkow - Acoustician/Innovator
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1:11:22Insights In Sound 175 - Sam Berkow - Acoustician/Innovator He's been behind the design of some legendary concert halls and venues, as well as the creation of the SMAART system of predictive analysis used by multitudes of audio engineers worldwide.We caught up with Sam at the InfoComm Show in Orlando, Florida.…
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S02E13 | WTF is STE with David Newdick
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1:02:38🎙️ S02E13: WTF is STE with David Newdick What the f*** is Simplified Technical English? We sit down with David Newdick — Air Force veteran, senior technical writer, and Australia’s first ASD-accredited STE trainer — to break down life after the military, what STE actually is, and why it’s changing how global industries communicate. From fast jets t…
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Insights In Sound 174 - Kathleen Wirt, Studio Owner / Entrepreneur
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50:32Simply put, there is nothing trifling about Kathleen Wirt. Running the legendary 4th Street Studios in Santa Monica for 35 years, she's seen it all and then some. And yet she continues to be passionate about music and the arts, and curious about the human condition. It's a fascinating conversation.By Daniel Liston Keller
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S02E12 | Swinging Spanners in Combat to Multi-Award Winning Business Owners – The Glen and Rowena Ferrarotto Story (Part 2))
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1:08:16🎙️ MM4B S02E012: Swinging Spanners in Combat to Multi-Award Winning Business Owners – The Glen and Rowena Ferrarotto Story (Part 2) In Part 2 of our conversation with Glen and Rowena Ferrarotto, we dive deeper into the mission behind Ironside Resources and how they're changing the game for veteran employment in Australia. If Part 1 was the backstor…
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Insights In Sound 173 - Benny Rietveld, Bassist/Composer
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48:05Benny Rietveld has worn multiple hats over the course of his career. The Utrect-born, Hawaii-raised bassist has played with the likes of Miles Davis, Shiela E, and has been Santana's bassist and musical director for close to 25 years. He caught up at the Hideout Studios in Las Vegas.By Daniel Liston Keller
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S02E11 | Swinging Spanners in Combat to Multi-Award Winning Business Owners – The Glen and Rowena Ferrarotto Story (Part 1)
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1:04:00🎙️ MM4B S02E11: Swinging Spanners in Combat to Multi-Award Winning Business Owners – The Glen and Rowena Ferrarotto Story From war zones to boardrooms — Glen and Rowena Ferrarotto have lived it all. He was swinging spanners in combat. She was holding it down on the home front. Together, they’ve gone from Army life to building Ironside Resources — a…
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S02E10 | How Covert Government Operations Shaped a Business Leadership Model
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57:16🎙 Military Mindset for Business – Season 2, Episode 10 Episode Title: How Covert Government Operations Shaped a Business Leadership Model Guest: David Deane-Spread – Founder of Metattude Episode Overview: David Deane-Spread began his journey as a military officer, moving into covert government operations before launching a high-flying corporate car…
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Insights In Sound 172 - John Ellis, Engineer/Educator
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52:25John Ellis' long and winding road led through performing, recording, engineering, teaching, and then some. Currently one of two main techs at the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences, we caught up with him in the midst of customizing a new console for Bob Clearmountain.By Daniel Liston Keller
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S02E09 | From Combat Engineer to Global Coach: The Edward Zia Way
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1:03:43🎙️ S02E09: From Combat Engineer to Global Coach: The Edward Zia Way Guest: Edward Zia – Veteran, LinkedIn Influencer, Master Coach Episode Summary: In this energising episode, Pete Liston sits down with Edward Zia, a proud Army veteran turned international marketing mentor and LinkedIn powerhouse. Ed shares how his military service as a Combat Engi…
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Insights In Sound 171 - Paula Salvatore, VP/Studio Manager
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59:59She's part of the DNA of the legendary Capitol Records studios, as well as a legend in her own right. A rare pleasure to dig deep with the inimitable Paula Salvatore.By Daniel Liston Keller
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S02E08 | SAS Patrols in Vietnam to Principal of Veterans in Motorsport
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1:39:33🎙️ S02E08: SAS Patrols in Vietnam to Principal of Veterans in Motorsport Guest: Robert Kilsby Theme: "We have to earn our stories" – and Robert has more than earned his. 🎧 Episode Summary Robert Kilsby’s life is a masterclass in resilience, transformation, and service. Whether you're a veteran, leader, or someone looking for inspiration on how to k…
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Insights In Sound 170 - Joe Vezzetti, Studio Tech/Engineer
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35:06It takes a special kind of person to keep the tech behind the creativity running. Joe Vezzetti has been the guy behind the scenes for decades. We met up at Cherokee Studios, home of one of the few remaining legendary Trident A Range consoles.By Daniel Liston Keller
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S02E07 | Water from Thin Air with Shannon Lemanski
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1:07:34🎧 Episode Summary In this episode of MM4B, we’re joined by Shannon Lemanski—a former Army mechanical engineer who’s turned his technical skills into powerful social impact. As the founder of Aqua Ubique, Shannon is leading a clean tech revolution, using cutting-edge technology to extract water from air. After more than a decade in uniform, Shannon …
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Insights In Sound 169 - Ace Baker, Live Sound Pro
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1:06:42Ace came up as a live mixer in the '90s at some of L.A.'s legendary clubs, honing his chops on up and coming bands like Rage Against the Machine, Incubus, and Red Hot Chili Peppers, and worked his way up to touring with legends like Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Dream Theater, and Three Doors Down. He told me he'd be happy to do the show but, "I don't…
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S02E06 | Boutique Rum, Crowdfunding & Life in Northern New South Wales
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1:07:05🎙️ S02E06: Boutique Rum, Crowdfunding & Life in Northern New South Wales 🎧 Listen Now:https://veteranbc.com/veteran-media 📣 Guest: Sally Carter, Co-Founder of Birds of Isle In this episode, we sit down with Sally Carter, co-founder of Birds of Isle, a boutique Australian rum label redefining the country’s relationship with the spirit. With over two…
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Insights In Sound 168 - Kevin Churko, Producer/Engineer
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1:19:32He's got an old school production ethos planted firmly in the 21st century, a stellar multi-room studio, and awards for his work with artists ranging from Ozzy and Disturbed to Shania Twain. We got into some deep conversation with The Hideout Studio's Kevin Churko.By Daniel Liston Keller
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S02E05 | Women in Combat – Sliding Door Moments that Changed Our Lives
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1:01:39🎙️ S02E05: Women in Combat – Sliding Door Moments that Changed Our Lives 🔥 In this inspiring episode, we chat with Rach Ranton—Australian Army veteran, corporate leader, and advocate for neurodiversity and veteran hiring programs. From frontlines in East Timor and Afghanistan to boardrooms at Westpac Bank, Rach shares her journey of resilience, lea…
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Insights In Sound 167 - Thaddeus Corea
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1:29:29Though the influence of his famous father helped to shape his musical development, Thaddeus Corea is a true original in his own right. We get into it and talk about his early influences, his artistic path, and his production ethos.By Daniel Liston Keller
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S02E04 | Grant Mastery: Navigating the World of Grant Applications with Kate Whitehead
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57:38🎙️S02E04: Grant Mastery: Navigating the World of Grant Applications with Kate Whitehead We are joined by the brilliant Avant Group’s Managing Director, Kate Whitehead, a leading expert in grant applications and funding pathways. Kate shares her deep expertise in understanding the complexities of grant applications—from uncovering the best opportuni…
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S02E03 | Beyond the Battlefield: How Edward Plant Builds High-Impact Business Networks
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57:36🎙️S02E03: Beyond the Battlefield: How Edward Plant Builds High-Impact Business Networks In this episode of the MM4B, we sit down with Edward Plant, Co-Founder and Director of The Business League (TBL), to explore his inspiring journey from army engineer to business growth strategist. Edward opens up about his time in the Australian Defence Force, t…
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Insights In Sound 166 - Chris Cox, Producer/Remixer Part 2 of 2
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1:04:18Part two of our conversation with Chris Cox. He's been the force behind hundreds of club remixes, including 64 number one tracks in the Billboard Dance Music charts, and has revved up the crowds on multiple continents. We sat down for a deep dive in his Las Vegas studio. THIS IS PART TWO OF TWO PARTS.…
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S02E02 | From Electronic Warfare to Executive Furniture: Kevin Kidd’s Next Mission
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57:20🎙️ S02E02: From Electronic Warfare to Executive Furniture: Kevin Kidd’s Next Mission After flying the EA-18G Growler, Kevin Kidd now commands a different kind of mission—fitting out offices across Australia. In this episode, we dive into his transition from high-speed decision-making to high-end workspaces, and the mindset it took to pivot after se…
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Insights In Sound 165 - Chris Cox, Producer/Remixer - Part 1 of 2
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56:09He's been the force behind hundreds of club remixes, including 64 number one tracks in the Billboard Dance Music charts, and has revved up the crowds on multiple continents. We sat down for a deep dive in his Las Vegas studio. THIS IS PART ONE OF TWO PARTS.By Daniel Liston Keller
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Peter Liston chats about the new partnership with Veteran Business Community and ICN to spotlight and create opportunities for Veteran owned businesses. Check out VBC at veteranbc.com and the Gateway by ICN platform at https://gateway.icn.org.au/. If you are a Veteran Owned Business, you need to check out this episode to understand the opportunitie…
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Insights In Sound 164 - "Fake It 'Till You Make It" NAMM TEC Tracks Panel - S17 E4
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48:09Recorded live at NAMM 2025, in this TEC Tracks panel we talk about getting in over your head, feeling like an imposter, and how we're all just learning as we go. Whether you're a n00b or a seasoned professional, we all share the same challenges. Our panel (L-R): Daniel Liston Keller - moderator Rafa Sardina - producer/engineer Ross Hogarth - produc…
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Insights In Sound 163 - Paul PAB Boothroyd, Live Sound Engineer - S17 E3
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1:08:04He's been behind the faders for everyone from McCartney and AC/DC to Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, and so many more. We caught up with Pab during rehearsals for Macca's South America tour in the fall of 2024.By Daniel Liston Keller
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Insights In Sound 162 - Tom Oberheim, Inventor/Synthesizer Pioneer - Part Two S17 E2
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52:53Part Two of our in-depth conversation with the legendary Tom Oberheim.By Daniel Liston Keller
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