Bite Sides by Ausfine

About Bite Sides by Ausfine

Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with occasional special guests. Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides.

Publisher

Ausfine

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Apr 2025

Latest episode

24 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Aug 2026

   S2 Ep9: Stephen O’Connor — Banking, Leadership & Long-Term Partnerships

   🚨 New Ausfine Bite Sides Episode 🚨From changing fluorescent light globes at BHP while studying at Deakin to leading HSBC’s corporate banking business across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania — Stephen O’Connor has spent nearly two decades learning what strong leadership and long-term business relationships actually look like.With HSBC and Ausfine now into the 13th year of their banking relationship, Stephen joins Matt for a wide-ranging conversation about trust, global business, AI, economic uncertainty and why the real test of leadership comes when things don’t go to plan.We dig into:🏦 Stephen’s journey from BHP and chartered accounting into nearly 20 years with HSBC🤝 Why transparency and trust are at the heart of successful long-term banking partnerships🌏 How HSBC’s international network supports businesses expanding into markets like the US, Indonesia and beyond🤖 How AI is already being used inside banking — and how Stephen is seeing clients adapt to it in real time📈 What businesses are facing right now: rising costs, geopolitical uncertainty, currency movements and changing investment opportunities🇺🇸 Why the US continues to stand out as one of the most attractive markets for international growth👥 Stephen’s approach to leadership — taking the best from different managers, knowing when to get into the detail and finding the balance between support and micromanagement💬 Why leadership isn’t really tested when everything is going well — it’s when the chips are down that it matters most.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.#AusfineBiteSides #Podcast #HSBC #CorporateBanking #Leadership #GlobalTrade #BusinessGrowth #AI #InternationalBusiness #Banking #AustralianBusiness

2. 

   18 Jun 2026

   S2 Ep8: Bec Unicomb — Partnerships, Pizza & Procurement

   🚨 New Ausfine Bite Sides Episode 🚨 From first make on the Domino’s pizza line to leading ANZ procurement partnerships — Bec Unicomb’s journey is packed with hustle, leadership, and relationship-building. In this episode, Matt sits down with Domino’s ANZ Procurement Manager Bec Unicomb to unpack what modern procurement actually looks like inside one of the world’s biggest pizza brands. From supplier partnerships and innovation to delivery culture and leadership, this is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the business of food service. We dig into: 🍕 Bec’s journey from making pizzas in-store to leading procurement across ANZ 📦 Why Domino’s calls suppliers “business partners” — and why that mindset matters 🤝 Building long-term partnerships that survive pricing pressure and supply chain chaos 🚚 The changing world of pizza delivery and competing in the aggregator era 💡 Innovation, viral food trends, and the race to find the “next big thing” 📈 Leadership, culture, and managing relationships in every direction 🌏 AI, global uncertainty, and what the future of food procurement could look like Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. #AusfineBiteSides #Podcast #Dominos #Procurement #FoodService #SupplyChain #Leadership #Innovation #Pizza #BusinessPartnerships #QSR

3. 

   15 Jun 2026

   S2 Ep7: Colm O’Brien — Strategy, Leadership & Playing the Long Game

   🚨 New Ausfine Bite Sides Episode 🚨 From County Cork to London banking, ASX-listed leadership, global media expansion, and strategic advisory work across Australia — Colm O’Brien has spent his career helping businesses navigate growth, change, and complexity. Now a Partner at Carringtons and one of Ausfine’s most trusted advisors, Colm joins Matt for a candid conversation about leadership, business growth, investment readiness, and the lessons learned from decades spent in boardrooms around the world. We dig into: 📈 Colm’s journey from Ireland to Australia through banking, consulting, and corporate leadership 🏦 Lessons from Barclays Bank, Andersen Consulting, and leading an ASX-listed company 🌍 Building a global media business across Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Americas 🧠 Why great leaders focus on the long game and avoid getting stuck in the weeds 🤝 The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and building strong teams 💼 What private equity, private capital, and investors are really looking for 📊 How businesses can become investment-ready and maximise long-term value 💬 Leadership, decision-making, resilience, and learning from failure Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. #AusfineBiteSides #Podcast #Leadership #Strategy #BusinessGrowth #PrivateEquity #Investment #CorporateLeadership #Consulting #AustraliaBusiness #Carringtons #BusinessStrategy

Who has been a guest on Bite Sides by Ausfine

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• John Williams
• Jules Tahan
• David Bongiorno
• Eliza Redfern
• Pete Findlay

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

243

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

17

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

32