Welcome to our special wrap-up episode of the 2024 Small Business Festival, where we spotlight the Business Excellence Panel held at The Rocks, in Mornington.

This vibrant event brought together five exceptional local business owners to share their stories, strategies, and secrets to success.

Join us as we explore what makes these businesses thrive in a competitive landscape. Our panelists delve into the importance of innovation, customer engagement, sustainability, and community connection in achieving excellence.
Ebony Flett, Red Hill Candle Co
Jim Begley, Little Woodworkers
Sue Voss, Robinson Voss Partners
Craig Vanstone, Corner Pantry Café
Jason Nethercott, Talking Hens

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Welcome to our special wrap-up episode of the 2024 Small Business Festival, where we spotlight the Business Excellence Panel held at The Rocks, in Mornington. This vibrant event brought together five exceptional local business owners to share their stories, strategies, and secrets to success. Join us as we explore what makes these businesses thrive in a competitive landscape. Our panelists delve into the importance of innovation, customer engagement, sustainability, and community connection in achieving excellence. <ul> <li>Ebony Flett, Red Hill Candle Co</li> <li>Jim Begley, Little Woodworkers</li> <li>Sue Voss, Robinson Voss Partners</li> <li>Craig Vanstone, Corner Pantry Caf&eacute;</li> <li>Jason Nethercott, Talking Hens</li> </ul>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Welcome to the Local Business Sessions, where we invite business owners and operators from across the Mornington Peninsula to dive into strategies for overcoming challenges and leveraging strengths. From marketing insights and customer retention, to operational tips and being an employer of choice, we cover it all.
They discuss challenges, success stories, marketing tactics, collaboration, networking, and more. 

Welcome to the Local Business Sessions, where we invite business owners and operators from across the Mornington Peninsula to dive into strategies for overcoming challenges and leveraging strengths. From marketing insights and customer retention, to operational tips and being an employer of choice, we cover it all. They discuss challenges, success stories, marketing tactics, collaboration, networking, and more.

The Local Business Sessions

Welcome to The Local Business Sessions, where we invite business owners and operators from across the Mornington Peninsula to dive into strategies for overcoming challenges and leveraging strengths. 

From marketing insights and customer retention, to operational tips and being an employer of choice, we cover it all.


They discuss challenges, success stories, marketing tactics, collaboration, networking, and more. 

Welcome to The Local Business Sessions, where we invite business owners and operators from across the Mornington Peninsula to dive into strategies for overcoming challenges and leveraging strengths. 
From marketing insights and customer retention, to operational tips and being an employer of choice, we cover it all.
 They discuss challenges, success stories, marketing tactics, collaboration, networking, and more.

2024 Small Business Festival - Business Excellence Panel

What does it really take to stop discounting yourself and start charging what you’re truly worth?In this episode of the The Local Business Sessions Podcast, Shannon Smit sits down with Andrew Griffiths, Australia’s #1 small business author and one of the most respected voices in business and personal growth. 

With over four decades of entrepreneurial experience and fourteen bestselling books sold in more than sixty‑five countries, Andrew brings a rare mix of street‑smart insight, lived experience and powerful storytelling. From his early journey as an orphan navigating survival, to becoming a global authority on future‑proofing businesses, Andrew shares the lessons that have shaped his work, his writing, and his belief that business is always personal. 

Andrew is also a keynote speaker at the B.I.T.E. Business Conference 2026, where he will take the stage with his powerful message:

“Someone has to be the most expensive – why not make it you?” 

In this conversation, Andrew and Shannon explore why so many small businesses undervalue themselves, how pricing is deeply connected to confidence and identity, and why being the cheapest option is one of the biggest risks in today’s business environment.

This episode is essential listening for business owners who want to rethink their value, reinvent how they position themselves, and reignite sustainable growth. Want to watch on YouTube? Click here: https://youtu.be/FYmVoG0GxM0

What does it really take to stop discounting yourself and start charging what you&rsquo;re truly worth?In this episode of the&nbsp;The Local Business Sessions Podcast, Shannon Smit&nbsp;sits down with&nbsp;Andrew Griffiths, Australia&rsquo;s #1 small business author and one of the most respected voices in business and personal growth.&nbsp;
With over four decades of entrepreneurial experience and fourteen bestselling books sold in more than sixty‑five countries, Andrew brings a rare mix of street‑smart insight, lived experience and powerful storytelling. From his early journey as an orphan navigating survival, to becoming a global authority on future‑proofing businesses, Andrew shares the lessons that have shaped his work, his writing, and his belief that business is always personal.&nbsp;
Andrew is also a keynote speaker at the B.I.T.E. Business Conference 2026, where he will take the stage with his powerful message:
&ldquo;Someone has to be the most expensive &ndash; why not make it you?&rdquo;&nbsp;
In this conversation, Andrew and Shannon explore why so many small businesses undervalue themselves, how pricing is deeply connected to confidence and identity, and why being the cheapest option is one of the biggest risks in today&rsquo;s business environment.
This episode is essential listening for business owners who want to rethink their value, reinvent how they position themselves, and reignite sustainable growth. Want to watch on YouTube? Click here: <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Sd0KC71GXMHmzxMvc8fAUoLhAz?domain=youtu.be" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Sd0KC71GXMHmzxMvc8fAUoLhAz?domain%3Dyoutu.be&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778115975913000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3CSYHnK44PwAZQoawV38-9">https://youtu.be/FYmVoG0GxM0</a>

Someone Has To Be The Most Expensive - Why Not Make It You? With Andrew Griffiths

What if time wasn’t your biggest constraint – but your biggest opportunity?

In this episode of The Local Business Sessions, we are joined by Kate Christie, internationally recognised time management expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author.

Kate has spent more than two decades helping business owners, leaders and teams take control of their time, energy and priorities. As the founder of Time Stylers, Kate works with organisations across Australia and internationally to improve productivity, performance and decision‑making in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments.

Kate is also a keynote speaker at the B.I.T.E. Business Conference 2026, where she’ll be presenting on how to find, protect and invest time to create your greatest life – both professionally and personally. In this conversation, Kate and Sophie Jackson unpack why so many business owners feel time‑poor, how productivity myths are holding leaders back, and what it really takes to design a workday that supports focus, impact and sustainable growth.

This episode is essential listening for business owners who want to rethink how they use time, reinvent their approach to productivity, and reignite control over their work and life.Want to watch on YouTube? Click here: https://youtu.be/aAsoiFK9fuc

What if time wasn&rsquo;t your biggest constraint &ndash; but your biggest opportunity?
In this episode of The Local Business Sessions, we are joined by Kate Christie, internationally recognised time management expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author.
Kate has spent more than two decades helping business owners, leaders and teams take control of their time, energy and priorities. As the founder of Time Stylers, Kate works with organisations across Australia and internationally to improve productivity, performance and decision‑making in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments.
Kate is also a keynote speaker at the B.I.T.E. Business Conference 2026, where she&rsquo;ll be presenting on how to find, protect and invest time to create your greatest life &ndash; both professionally and personally. In this conversation, Kate and Sophie Jackson unpack why so many business owners feel time‑poor, how productivity myths are holding leaders back, and what it really takes to design a workday that supports focus, impact and sustainable growth.
This episode is essential listening for business owners who want to rethink how they use time, reinvent their approach to productivity, and reignite control over their work and life.Want to watch on YouTube? Click here:&nbsp;<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rkSeC91KgjHmzgnvc3inUqGkTn?domain=youtu.be" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rkSeC91KgjHmzgnvc3inUqGkTn?domain%3Dyoutu.be&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778115975913000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3JFSESP9f_ITsZCt3xTFx_">https://youtu.be/aAsoiFK9fuc</a>

How To Find And Invest Time To Create Your Greatest Life With Kate Christie

Join us as we talk with award-winning local businesses proving that inclusion isn’t just
the right thing to do, it’s a smart business move. Discover actionable tips, inspiring
stories, and best practices for making your business accessible and welcoming to all.

Join us as we talk with award-winning local businesses proving that inclusion isn&rsquo;t just the right thing to do, it&rsquo;s a smart business move. Discover actionable tips, inspiring stories, and best practices for making your business accessible and welcoming to all.

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