In this episode of the District 32 Business Insight Show, Michael Worthington speaks with Kasey Bryden, co-founder of Sunbella, about the journey from a handmade sun parasol created in Perth to a nationally recognised sun protection brand for women.

Kasey shares how a simple idea born from her mum's experience as a nurse evolved into a thriving business helping women stay stylish while protecting their skin. From local markets and maternity leave side hustles to a royal endorsement from the Duchess of Cornwall, this is a story of persistence, smart branding and entrepreneurial courage.

You'll discover:

• How Sunbella turned a niche product into a scalable business
• The marketing lessons behind building trust in e-commerce
• Why solving a problem matters more than selling a product
• The power of customer experience and brand credibility
• Practical advice for anyone starting or growing a business

A must-listen for business owners, marketers and entrepreneurs looking to build a brand that truly connects with customers.

In this episode of the D32 Business Insights Show, Michael Worthington chats with Christopher Murphy from C-Solutions about the real-world impact of AI on modern business.

From marketing and systems to sales, profitability and productivity, Christopher explains how business owners can use tools like ChatGPT to reclaim time, improve efficiency, and work smarter — not harder.

No jargon. No hype. Just practical strategies to help business owners stay ahead in an AI-driven world.

In this powerful conversation, Adam Przylula shares his deeply personal story — from being severely bullied throughout high school and struggling with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, to founding a resilience organisation that has now impacted almost one million young people.

As founder of Armed For Life, Adam opens up about the experiences that shaped him, the turning points that helped him rebuild, and why resilience is one of the most important life skills for both young people and adults.

This episode explores bullying, mental health, self-esteem, burnout, and practical ways to build resilience — not just in schools, but in workplaces, families, and everyday life.

You'll also hear why resilience is not something we automatically develop as adults, the hidden causes behind bullying behaviour, and the practical habits Adam believes make the biggest difference to mental wellbeing.

Key Takeaways: • Adam's journey from severe bullying to purpose-driven leadership • Why bullying affects both the bullied and the bully • The warning signs of anxiety, depression, and emotional struggle • How resilience can be taught and strengthened over time • Practical tools for better wellbeing: food, exercise, sleep, and breathing • Why vulnerability and asking for help can change lives • How resilience training is now transforming schools and workplace

In this episode, leadership consultant Mark Pope joins host Michael Worthington to unpack the realities of authentic and pragmatic leadership.

Mark shares lessons from building teams across healthcare and national consulting businesses, revealing why many leaders struggle with accountability and how avoiding difficult conversations quietly damages team performance.

You'll discover Mark's practical PTA framework for building accountability, the five real reasons employees underperform, and why great leadership starts with learning to lead yourself first.

From setting clear expectations and coaching team members to handling underperformance with empathy and professionalism, this conversation is packed with practical strategies for business owners and leaders who want stronger teams and better results.

Key Takeaways: • Why accountability is one of the hardest leadership skills to master • The PTA framework for creating accountability in teams • The 5 reasons employees underperform (and how to fix them) • How to have difficult performance conversations with empathy • Why self-awareness and self-leadership matter first • The balance between trust, care, and business performance

Perfect for: business owners, managers, team leaders, and growth-minded professionals who want to lead with confidence, improve team performance, and build stronger workplace culture.

In this conversation, Jonathan unpacks how Xceed transformed struggling businesses into profitable operations through systems, restructuring, and strategic integration. He discusses the importance of culture during acquisitions, why many great salespeople struggle as business owners, and the mindset required to keep growing through uncertainty.

From learning to park the ego and partner with the right people, to reinvesting early profits and building succession plans for long-term success, this episode offers practical insights for entrepreneurs looking to scale sustainably.

Key Takeaways: • How to assess the right acquisition opportunities • Why culture integration matters after a business purchase • The difference between being great at sales vs. building a business • Why entrepreneurs need to embrace constant learning • The mindset shift required for long-term business growth

Perfect for: business owners, entrepreneurs, growth-minded leaders, and anyone looking to scale beyond themselves.

In this episode of the D32 Business Network Podcast, Michael Worthington of 101 Media sits down with Dean Keating, co-founder of D32 Business Network, to unpack the journey from door-to-door sales in Glasgow to building one of Australia's most dynamic growth-focused business communities.

Dean shares:

✔ How knocking on 180 doors a day built unstoppable resilience ✔ Why most business owners struggle with sales systems (even successful ones) ✔ The truth about tech vs human connection in modern selling ✔ How D32 evolved from local networking to a structured pathway to growth ✔ The mindset shift that turns rejection into opportunity ✔ Why "The Power of Connection" is more than just a tagline

With nearly a decade of impact in Perth and expansion into Queensland and India, this conversation is a masterclass in consistency, courage, and building trust in business.

If you're a business owner looking to strengthen your sales approach, sharpen your systems, and surround yourself with the right people, this episode is essential listening.

Because growth doesn't happen in isolation. It happens in the right room.

🌟 Kosy shares powerful insights on where entrepreneurs should focus automation efforts, how to avoid overwhelm, and why being strategic with technology adoption is the real game changer. If you're a business owner looking for your next edge or curious about the practical future of AI in business, this conversation is a must-watch! 

👉 Want to get in touch with Kosy or the Blockstars team to talk about automation or AI for your business? Here’s how you can connect:

▪️ Blockstars Technology:

🌐 Website: https://www.blockstars.com.au/

📧 Email: it@blockstars.com.au

📞 Phone: 1800 870 200

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockstars-technology-blockchain-ai-development/

📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blockstarstechnology

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blockstarstechnology/

▪️Connect with Kosala: 📧 Email: kosala@blockstars.com.au

📞 Phone: 0478062231

🔗 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/blockstars-kosy/

❎ X - https://x.com/kosyonchain

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✅ What do you need to know before hiring staff?

✅ How do you manage team performance?

✅ And how can early, clear communication prevent costly issues?

Kayla shares actionable tips, real client insights, and the #1 piece of advice that could save your business from HR headaches. If you're a business owner preparing to scale your team, this conversation is a must-watch!

🔗 Connect with Kayla Vukancic:

🌐 Website: https://hrdept.com.au/northern-suburbs-perth/

📞 Phone: +61 421 176 072

📧 Email : kayla.vukancic@hrdept.com.au

📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-HR-Dept-Northern-Suburbs-Perth/100089569315021/

💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-vukancic-cahri-a6b0b549/

👇 Let’s keep the conversation going! Got a question about hiring, team management, or performance issues? Drop it in the comments!

📩 Need HR guidance tailored to your business? Reach out to Kayla today and take the stress out of staffing.

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🚀 What You'll Discover in This Video: 👉 The origin of Empathy First and Leanne’s personal journey. 👉 The groundbreaking concept of "Empathy ROI" and how empathy impacts profitability. 👉 Leanne’s approach to training, keynote speaking, and online courses. 👉 A glimpse into her thought-provoking TEDx and 17X talks.

🎙 About Leanne Butterworth: Leanne is a thought leader, speaker, and educator dedicated to making empathy a priority in business and leadership. From her workshops and webinars to her celebrated talks, she empowers businesses to care about people as humans, not just resources.

💡 Connect with Leanne: 🌐 Website: www.empathyfirst.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leannebutterworth/ 📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/empathyfirsthq 📧 Email: leanne@empathyfirst.com.au 📞 Phone: 0423 143 615 🎥 TEDx Talk:    • Healthy empathy can save lives - incl...   📺 YouTube Channel: ‪@empathyfirsthq‬ 

✨ Don't miss this heartfelt and empowering discussion about creating meaningful connections in the business world.

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Discover how Donna helps individuals design intentional goals and unlock the possibilities of their "Good Life." From one-on-one coaching to mastermind groups, Donna's expertise inspires entrepreneurs, podcasters, and business owners to become the best versions of themselves.

Connect with Donna, explore her website, and dive into her podcast for actionable insights and thought-provoking questions. Don't miss this engaging and motivational discussion!

🌐 Website: https://the-goodlife-approach.kit.com... 🎙 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4a4n... 💼 LinkedIn:   / donnamartinthegoodlifeapproach   📘 Facebook:   / donnamartinthegoodlifeapproach   📸 Instagram:   / donnamartinthegoodlifeapproach   📩 Email: donnamartin@thegoodlifeapproach.com

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🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode: From managing the chaos of family life to running a thriving business, Sarah reveals how she balances it all. She also discusses the emotional toll of being in the public eye, offering insights on overcoming challenges and embracing the power of community. Plus, discover how Sarah’s Legends Lab and done-for-you services can transform your business operations.

💻 Connect with Sarah Cordiner: If you’re inspired by Sarah’s story and want to learn more about her services or connect with her directly, here’s how: ▪️Website: https://sarahcordiner.com/ ▪️Contact Email: scordiner@maintraining.com.au ▪️Legends Lab Coaching: https://sarahcordiner.com/edupreneur-... ▪️Tekmatix Platform: https://www.tekmatix.com/ ▪️Done-for-You Services: https://sarahcordiner.com/course-crea... ▪️Blog Link: https://sarahcordiner.com/behind-the-...

📱 Follow Sarah on Social Media: ▪️Instagram:   / sarahcordiner_   ▪️LinkedIn:   / sarahcordiner   ▪️Facebook:   / sarahcordiner   ▪️YouTube:    / @sarahcordineredu  

If you enjoyed this interview and want more inspiring business stories, don’t forget to LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to the D32 Business Network YouTube Channel, and hit the notification bell 🔔 so you never miss an update. Join us as we continue to share game-changing insights from leaders in the business world.

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💻 Tools Mentioned in This Episode:   Sales: Client Research – Culture (Website/Socials), Person business persona (LinkedIn), Competition, Industry challenges - https://rox.com Proposals and RFPs - https://gamma.app Communication – Phone calls, Text Messaging, Web Chat – https://callx.io

Marketing: ChatGPT - https://chatgpt.com/ Grok - https://x.ai/ Gemini - https://gemini.google.com/ Make - https://www.make.com/en StealthWriter - https://stealthwriter.ai/ OriginalityAI - https://originality.ai/   Productivity: Lovable - https://lovable.dev/ V0 - https://v0.dev/ Cursor - https://www.cursor.com/ Copilot - https://copilot.microsoft.com/

📞 Contact Kosala for more information: 📧 Email: kosala@blockstars.com.au 📞 Phone: 0478 062 231 🌐 Website: https://www.blockstars.com.au/ 🌟 Follow Kosala on Social Media: Facebook:   / kosala.aravinda   LinkedIn:   / blockstars-kosy  

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In this discussion, Nicola explains why having the right systems in place is essential for business growth. She highlights how systems create consistency and reliability, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently every time. She also shares the key systems that every business owner should implement to streamline operations and scale effectively.

With her expertise as a systemologist, Nicola provides practical strategies to help businesses reduce stress, improve efficiency, and foster a more enjoyable work environment. Whether you are a small business owner, entrepreneur, or looking to scale, this conversation offers valuable insights to help you grow.

📞 Contact Nicola Depiazzi: 📍 Website: https://greenpillarsco.com/ 📧 Email: nicola@greenpillarsco.com 📞 Phone: 0 400 886 920 

🔗 Follow Nicola on Social Media: 🔹 Facebook:   / nicola.depiazzi   🔹 LinkedIn:   / nicoladepiazzi   🔹 Instagram:   / nicoladepiazzi  

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🔹 Why did Karen pivot her business? 🔹 The importance of essential financial knowledge for business owners. 🔹 How Karen is on a mission to prevent business failures due to financial mismanagement.

Karen shares her passion, insights, and the real struggles that business owners face when it comes to financial literacy. If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or thinking of starting a business, this conversation is a must-watch!

📞 Contact Karen Whitley: 📍 Website: https://rightclickbusiness.com.au/ 📧 Email: karen@rightclickbusiness.com.au 📞 Phone: 0427 801 43

🔗 Follow Karen on Social Media: 🔹 Facebook:   / karen.whitely.7   🔹 LinkedIn:   / karen-whitely-362978113   🔹 Instagram:   / rc_business_consulting  

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💡 Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or content creator, this conversation will give you actionable insights on: ✅ Getting started with podcasting ✅ Managing time effectively for podcast production ✅ Engaging your audience and growing your reach ✅ Using podcasting as a powerful marketing tool

🚀 Don't let your business be the world's best-kept secret—start your podcast today!

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📌 Podcast Launch Program & Free Resources from Laura:

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🔹 What makes an A-player in business? 🔹 How can small businesses compete with big corporations in hiring? 🔹 Essential strategies for building a high-performance team

🚀 Whether you're a startup founder or an established business owner, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you level up your hiring process and grow a thriving team!

👥 Connect with Paul Claessen: 🌐 Website: https://www.paulclaessen.com.au/ 📧 Email: paul@paulclaessen.com.au 📷 Instagram:   / paul_claessen_consulting   📘 Facebook: https://www.paulclaessen.com.au/ 🔗 LinkedIn:   / pclaessen  

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Rob shares how his business disrupts the traditional telco model by focusing on client management, eliminating the hassle of call centres, and delivering exceptional service. Learn why Rob believes in “giving away your best information for free” and how this approach has been instrumental in his success.

From starting a business to support his daughter to saving clients thousands on their telco costs, Rob offers valuable insights for business owners looking to build better client relationships, avoid complacency, and focus on activities that drive meaningful results.

From her humble beginnings in Broome, Western Australia, to building a multimillion-dollar business, Sarah reveals how to turn your expertise into profitable educational products. Learn how to identify your audience’s questions, create content quickly, and market effectively to maximise your reach and income. Whether you’re a business owner, consultant, or aspiring educator, Sarah’s wisdom will inspire you to take action today.

Plus, discover the secrets behind Sarah’s approach to writing books, creating customer journeys, and scaling your business using free and simple tools.

Peter shares his fascinating journey from garden maintenance to becoming a WordPress expert, the challenges of starting from scratch, and the systems that have allowed his business to scale dramatically. Learn why understanding your customer journey, leveraging smart tools, and creating conversion-focused designs are critical for success.

Whether you're a business owner wondering why your website isn’t working or someone ready to take your online presence to the next level, Peter offers actionable insights and expert advice. 

Andrew shares his journey, from starting the business at 19 with his partner Kyle Doonan, to overcoming the challenges of youth, limited resources, and seasonal uncertainties. Learn how they built a trusted brand, fostered a thriving company culture, and created a successful franchise system. Discover Andrew’s insights on handling partnerships, navigating family business dynamics, and cultivating leadership that empowers staff and franchisees alike.

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, Andrew’s story will inspire and equip you to make bold decisions, build trust, and create lasting success. Tune in for practical advice, candid reflections, and actionable takeaways!

Learn about the key strategies in team building, sales, and real estate management that have contributed to Xceed’s remarkable growth. Jonathan reveals tips on recruiting the right people, building a positive workplace culture, and his approach to sustainable scaling.

Don't miss this insider’s guide to real estate success and leadership!

Connect with Jonathan Marlow 👇

📧 : jonathan.m@xceedre.com.au

📞 : 0413 833 332

🌐 : xceedre.com.au

Dev Visagie shares expert tips on how to overcome common hurdles, what steps to take when buying your first property, and how Perthgrow Finance can help make your dream of homeownership a reality.

👉 Ready to start your property journey? Contact Dev Visagie:

📧 Email: dev@perthgrow.com.au

📞 Phone: +61 44 806 5515

🌐 Website: www.perthgrow.com.au