Episode Summary

On this episode of The Australian Business Show, Cameron Holland joins Nick Stehr to talk about making a career out of business, the pillars of success, what makes the Ryman model so successful, making the decision to do business instead of music, maintaining a professional and personal balance, the importance of recording stories, the proposed changes to aged care legislation, the future of aged care, and a celebration of the 3rd Age.

Cameron is CEO of Ryman Healthcare Australia. He is a proven business leader with over 15 years experience leading the commercial and operational arms of some of Australasia’s largest brands, including Luxury Escapes, Australian Unity, Jetstar, Lonely Planet. Cameron has extensive experience in the aged-care, home-care, and retirement-living sector in Australia.

Timestamp Segments

· [01:10] Making a career out of business.

· [05:37] The pillars of success.

· [06:44] The Ryman model.

· [09:20] Choosing business over music.

· [12:33] Maintaining business, family, and momentum.

· [15:43] Favourite sayings.

· [17:14] Documenting family stories.

· [19:52] The continuum of care model.

· [23:25] How to fund the model.

· [29:07] Self-funded retirement models.

· [30:45] The future of residential aged care.

· [39:44] The New Zealand model.

· [42:23] Hopeful legislation changes.

· [47:25] The Pod of the 3rd Age.

Notable Quotes

· “You get what you measure.”

· “Momentum breeds momentum.”

· “90% of fatherhood is just showing up.”

· “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re probably right.”

· “Loss is not failure.”

· “This ageing population challenge that we have is not new.”

Relevant Links

www.rymanhealthcare.com.au.

Cameron Holland.

Pod of the 3rd Age.