A pandemic is the least of the crises Dave Berkelouw’s business has seen throughout the years.  

The Australian version of Berkelouw Books was born in a crisis, post War World II and with Dave’s European family seeking refuge in Australia.  They turned to what they knew: they sold books. 

Since then,  Berkelouw Books has faced continuous crises – the rise of eBooks, Amazon and the famous government proclamation that “in five years time, most bookstores will be shut.”  By the time the pandemic came along, thriving in a crisis was in Dave’s blood. They stayed open, unprofitably and almost laughably.  Ultimately, that paid off as books emerged in 2020 as a predominant force in our need for escapism.  

So what’s the secret to the continual rise of Australia’s largest independent bookseller, against all odds?  Listen to find out in this episode of Heart & Hustle.

A pandemic is the least of the crises&nbsp;Dave&nbsp;Berkelouw&rsquo;s business has seen throughout the years.&nbsp; 
The Australian version of Berkelouw Books was born in a crisis, post War World II and with&nbsp;Dave&rsquo;s European family seeking refuge in Australia.&nbsp; They turned to what they knew: they sold books. 
Since then,&nbsp; Berkelouw Books has faced continuous crises &ndash; the rise of eBooks, Amazon and the famous government proclamation that &ldquo;in five years time, most bookstores will be shut.&rdquo;&nbsp; By the time the pandemic came along, thriving in a crisis was in&nbsp;Dave&rsquo;s blood. They stayed open, unprofitably and almost laughably.&nbsp; Ultimately, that paid off as books emerged in 2020 as a predominant force in our need for escapism.&nbsp; 
So what&rsquo;s the secret to the continual rise of Australia&rsquo;s largest independent bookseller, against all odds?&nbsp; Listen to find out in this episode of Heart &amp; Hustle.

Margot Faraci is a senior leader in the finance industry. She has extensive experience in business banking, leadership and the law and has a reputation for driving change in complex environments.  Raised in a family business in regional Victoria, she is commercially astute and relentless in finding new opportunity.  

 Margot is a regular writer and speaker on business and leadership and is often called upon to bring a fresh perspective to the business community. 

Many of Margot's business clients were profoundly affected by the coronavirus-pandemic. She was so moved by their experiences and learnings, she set up a new blog series - Heart and Hustle: How To Thrive In A Crisis. 

Margot&nbsp;Faraci is a senior leader in the finance industry.&nbsp;She has extensive experience in business banking, leadership and the law and has a reputation for driving change in complex environments.&nbsp; Raised in a family business in regional Victoria, she is commercially astute and relentless in finding new opportunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;Margot&nbsp;is a regular writer and speaker on business and leadership and is often called upon to bring a fresh perspective to the business community.&nbsp;
Many of Margot's business clients were profoundly affected by the coronavirus-pandemic. She was so moved by their experiences and learnings, she set up a new blog series - Heart and Hustle: How To Thrive In A Crisis.&nbsp;

Heart And Hustle: How To Thrive In A Crisis

Margot Faraci is a senior leader in the finance industry. She has extensive experience in business banking, leadership and the law and has a reputation for driving change in complex environments.  Raised in a family business in regional Victoria, she is commercially astute and relentless in finding new opportunity.  

 Margot is a regular writer and speaker on business and leadership and is often called upon to bring a fresh perspective to the business community. 

Many of Margot's business clients were profoundly affected by the coronavirus-pandemic. She was so moved by their experiences and learnings, she set up a new blog series - Heart and Hustle: How to Stay Profitable During A Pandemic. 

Margot&nbsp;Faraci is a senior leader in the finance industry.&nbsp;She has extensive experience in business banking, leadership and the law and has a reputation for driving change in complex environments.&nbsp; Raised in a family business in regional Victoria, she is commercially astute and relentless in finding new opportunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;Margot&nbsp;is a regular writer and speaker on business and leadership and is often called upon to bring a fresh perspective to the business community.&nbsp;
Many of Margot's business clients were profoundly affected by the coronavirus-pandemic. She was so moved by their experiences and learnings, she set up a new blog series - Heart and Hustle: How to Stay Profitable During A Pandemic.&nbsp;

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