My guest today is Lia Georgantis, the dynamic force behind Girls with Gems and Sneaky Link.


Girls with Gems is a high-end fashion boutique offering a curated selection of Australian and international designers, along with their own in-house brand, Sneaky Link. Initially started by Lia's mother as a jewellery store, it has since transformed into a full-fledged boutique and online shop.


In this episode, we’ll delve into how Lia left her promising law degree to reinvent and grow the business. We'll explore the unconventional social media marketing strategies that have created a buzz around Girls with Gems, how she's rewriting the rules of the fashion game, the sacrifices it takes to be successful, the importance of authenticity in today's market, and much more.


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My guest today is Lia Georgantis, the dynamic force behind Girls with Gems and Sneaky Link. Girls with Gems is a high-end fashion boutique offering a curated selection of Australian and international designers, along with their own in-house brand, Sneaky Link. Initially started by Lia's mother as a jewellery store, it has since transformed into a full-fledged boutique and online shop. In this episode, we’ll delve into how Lia left her promising law degree to reinvent and grow the business. We'll explore the unconventional social media marketing strategies that have created a buzz around Girls with Gems, how she's rewriting the rules of the fashion game, the sacrifices it takes to be successful, the importance of authenticity in today's market, and much more. You can subscribe to the Mentor newsletter here:&nbsp;<a href="https://mentored.com.au/newsletter-sign-up" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mentored.com.au/newsletter-sign-up</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentormarkbouris/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Facebook Group.</a> Follow Mark Bouris on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mark_bouris/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/markbouris" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPX01K1JgNS5pyzUtwtCtsQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube.</a>&nbsp;<hr>

Mark Bouris speaks to business owners and entrepreneurs, finding out what makes them tick and their plans for growth. Some business owners are on the way up and enjoying new success, others are at a turning point. Mark digs into their stories and finds out why they set out to create their own path, their challenges and where they go from here. Based on his own personal experiences and learnings, he also passes on his own guidance on how to take their business to the next level.

Mark Bouris speaks to business owners and entrepreneurs, finding out what makes them tick and their plans for growth. Some business owners are on the way up and enjoying new success, others are at a turning point. Mark digs into their stories and finds out why they set out to create their own path, their challenges and where they go from here. Based on his own personal experiences and learnings, he also passes on his own guidance on how to take their business to the next level.

Mark Bouris speaks to business owners and entrepreneurs, finding out what makes them tick and their plans for growth.  Some business owners are on the way up and enjoying new success, others are at a turning point.  Mark digs into...

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#451 Girls With Gems: Rewriting The Rules of Fashion with Lia Georgantis

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​​Nick Cogger is the CEO and co-founder of Better Beer, one of Australia’s fastest-growing beer brands. With a background spanning venues, alcohol, and drinks innovation, Nick’s journey has been anything but overnight.

In this episode, Nick breaks down how a chance Instagram scroll led him to The Inspired Unemployed, why influencer marketing only works when ambition matches audience, and how a “reverse pitch” sparked the idea of Better Beer.

He shares why he focused on creating a product everyone in Australia can enjoy, and how timing, discipline, and strategy are what it takes to take on the big brewers.

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​​Nick Cogger is the CEO and co-founder of Better Beer, one of Australia&rsquo;s fastest-growing beer brands. With a background spanning venues, alcohol, and drinks innovation, Nick&rsquo;s journey has been anything but overnight.
In this episode, Nick breaks down how a chance Instagram scroll led him to The Inspired Unemployed, why influencer marketing only works when ambition matches audience, and how a &ldquo;reverse pitch&rdquo; sparked the idea of Better Beer.
He shares why he focused on creating a product everyone in Australia can enjoy, and how timing, discipline, and strategy are what it takes to take on the big brewers.
Follow Better Beer here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/betterbeer/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/betterbeer</a>
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#511 Better Beer: How Nick Cogger & Inspired Unemployed Built One Of Australia’s Fastest Growing Beer Brands

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At 28, Ari Kaklamanis has already reshaped how Australians consume real estate. He founded Million Dollar Listing Sydney (MDLS) at 17, building the country’s first social-media-driven real estate platform. What began as a small Instagram page is now Sydney’s most-viewed property portal, pulling in more than 21 million views a month.

In this episode, Ari breaks down how he spotted the gap, built a global audience, and turned MDLS into a powerhouse that changed the way people buy, sell, and talk about property online. A sharp look at the mindset and strategy behind a founder who rewrote the rules of real estate marketing.

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At 28, Ari Kaklamanis has already reshaped how Australians consume real estate. He founded Million Dollar Listing Sydney (MDLS) at 17, building the country&rsquo;s first social-media-driven real estate platform. What began as a small Instagram page is now Sydney&rsquo;s most-viewed property portal, pulling in more than 21 million views a month.
In this episode, Ari breaks down how he spotted the gap, built a global audience, and turned MDLS into a powerhouse that changed the way people buy, sell, and talk about property online. A sharp look at the mindset and strategy behind a founder who rewrote the rules of real estate marketing.
Follow Million Dollar Listings Sydney here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarlistingsydney/">https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarlistingsydney/</a>
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#510 Million Dollar Listing: How Ari Kaklamanis Rewrote Property Marketing in Australia

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In this episode, Candy Berger, CEO of Lox in a Box, talks through the journey from the early vision to the challenges that shaped the business. She explains how she navigated setbacks, built resilience and scaled what started as a small takeaway bagel shop in Bondi into three thriving locations in Coogee, Bondi and Marrickville, along with a retail line, baked goods and a fast-growing brand.

A sharp and honest look at building a modern hospitality business and what it takes to keep growing.

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In this episode, Candy Berger, CEO of Lox in a Box, talks through the journey from the early vision to the challenges that shaped the business. She explains how she navigated setbacks, built resilience and scaled what started as a small takeaway bagel shop in Bondi into three thriving locations in Coogee, Bondi and Marrickville, along with a retail line, baked goods and a fast-growing brand.
A sharp and honest look at building a modern hospitality business and what it takes to keep growing.
Check out the Lox in a Box website here: <a href="https://www.loxinabox.com.au/">https://www.loxinabox.com.au/</a>
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#509 Lox in a Box Unpacked: From Home Kitchen to a Sydney Success Story with Candy Berger

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#451 Girls With Gems: Rewriting The Rules of Fashion with Lia Georgantis

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