Owner to Owner Podcast
The boldest podcast for Aussie SMEs.
Welcome to the Owner to Owner Podcast, the top Australian podcast for small business owners ready to grow and improve their operations.
Each episode features fellow SME owners and expert business advisers sharing real-world stories and actionable lessons learned. Tune in for practical advice on tackling everyday challenges—from staff management and financing growth, to personal motivation and business exit planning.
Join your host, Michael Kerr (MBA, Business Broker & Registered Business Valuer), and his guests for insightful conversations that will help you get more from your small business.
Brewing Independence: 20 Years of Craft Beer Success with Peta Fielding
Join Burleigh Brewing co-founder Peta Fielding as she reveals the resilience, strategic decisions, and community focus required to build a thriving independent brewery in the shadow of multinational giants. Discover the behind-the-scenes journey of transforming a bankrupt business into a beloved Aus...
Solving the SME Succession Challenge with Employee Ownership | Andrew Clements-EOA
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are well established in the UK, Canada and other markets. They could be an ideal solution for Australia’s SME succession crisis. Michael sits down with Andrew Clements, Co-Chair of Employee Ownership Australia (EOA) to talk about where Australia is with EOT's.
How Employee Ownership Reshapes Trust, Motivation, and Legacy in Small Business: Monica O’Malley
Employee ownership is no longer just a theoretical model—it is a proven strategy for retaining talent and driving performance in high-burnout industries. In this episode, Monica O’Malley joins us to discuss her transition from traditional dental practice management to an employee-owned structure. We...
Designing a Business that Fits Your Lifestyle: Not the Other Way Around - Marie Carrillon
Michael Kerr and Marie Carrillon discuss empowering mumpreneurs to overcome imposter syndrome and build purpose-driven businesses. This episode offers strategies for mothers to confidently succeed online.
Community Ownership Explained: How Rural Towns Can Save Essential Businesses: Matt Pfahlert
When a town loses its supermarket, pub, pharmacy or key employer, it often loses much more than a business. Can communities step in and take ownership themselves? Matt Pfahlert from Community Owned Australia shares practical lessons on how community ownership can help rural towns save vital assets, ...