The Buzz

Shelley Murphy, founder of Little Fat Birdie, brought a systems-first lens to one of the most common pain points for small business owners, the website that feels like a cost, a chore, or a “marketing thing” that never quite earns its keep. Drawing on her background...

Sandy Lower, founder of QState Properties, brought her people-centred, community-first approach to the conference stage, drawing on more than 20 years in real estate and a business philosophy built on trust, care, and strong foundations. Her message was practical and...

In her session, “Is AI Talking About Your Business?" Tanya unpacked a simple reality for small business owners. The way people search has changed, and it is no longer “just Google.” AI tools are now answering questions directly, often before someone ever clicks...

AI Recap – Beau Miller, Beau Miller Consulting Beau Miller delivered a high-energy, insightful session that made artificial intelligence feel accessible, exciting, and immediately useful for business owners. With 25 years in the real estate industry and a track record...

Mindset Matters Recap – Sonja Gilchrist, Don’t Cut Yourself Tree Services Time Management Secrets for Badass Business Owners Sonja Gilchrist delivered a powerful and refreshingly practical session on one of the most valuable resources we all have—time. With over 35...

Advertising Recap – John Wolstenholme, Rebel Connect Which medium is right for your business? John Wolstenholme, a seasoned entrepreneur and part of Rebel Connect, brought a wealth of practical experience to his engaging session on advertising strategy. With over 30...

EOFY Readiness Recap – Melissa Harvey, TaxCentric Is your business ready for the EOFY? At the conference, Melissa Harvey, co-founder of TaxCentric, delivered a highly practical and timely session focused on end-of-financial-year (EOFY) preparation. With her extensive...

Reels 101 Recap – Jo Connolly, That Social Chick At our May 2025 conference, Jo Connolly, Director of That Social Chick, delivered an empowering and practical session titled Reels 101: Your Simple Guide to Creating Content That Connects. Designed for business owners...

Psychosocial Matters Prioritising our wellbeing is no longer a mere option, but a strategic imperative, as the impacts of psychosocial wellbeing are a key driver of workforce productivity and culture and one of the leading causes of burnout. Nearly 1 in 5 individuals...

Janeen Vosper, owner of Speech Perfect, has spoken at conventions in Canada, USA, Japan, New Zealand, and around Australia on various topics within her expertise. Janeen has been a conference and business speaker for 17 years delivering business, sales, speaking, and...

Jennifer Ironside's career is marked by diversity and achievement across multiple sectors, demonstrating her versatile leadership capabilities. Starting her journey in the retail sector, Jennifer quickly distinguished herself by earning the title of Youngest Retailer...

Tanya Euler is the owner and principle designer and developer at Artifex Marketing Studio. Her joy is in seeing people live a purpose-filled life by creating a purpose-driven business. Spanning two decades, Tanya and her small team have assisted countless...

Helen Cowley is the Director and Principle Consultant, Coach, Trainer and Mentor with Small Business Improvement Services (SBIS). She is a seasoned professional with over three decades of experience dedicated to fostering the growth and success of small businesses,...