Down The Road

About Down The Road

Our lives are full of moments and decisions that end up shaping our lives, sometimes we don’t even realise them at the time. More often than not though it is the person's story that has placed them at that moment of decision that plays such a large role in what happens next. In this podcast we tell a business story through the lens of our life story and I chose to start with the people who are down the road from where I live, which is a small coastal town 3 hours north of Sydney, Australia called Forster. If you haven’t been here, it is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Some of these people are only a little way down the road on their business journeys, others close to the end. What I have found though in talking to each of them is that I walk away not only enjoying their story but reflecting on my own life and work in the light of their reflections. Have I really chosen a career I love? How influential has my family been on my decisions? Do I celebrate success at work well? Would I be willing to take a risk like that? So come along for the ride as you enjoy the stories of the people Down the Road.

Publisher

Simon France

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

17 Mar 2025

Latest episode

29 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jun 2025

   Design, trends and bringing the 'wow' - Amanda Priester

   Amanda Priester shares her journey through interior design and trend analysis, highlighting her transition to entrepreneurship with her own shop and consulting business in an interview.

2. 

   22 Jun 2025

   Pubs, leadership and business with brothers - John Thomas

   John Thomas shares his life story, exploring the intersection of pubs, leadership, business, family, and success, offering insights into entrepreneurial journeys.

3. 

   15 Jun 2025

   Racing, retirement and getting paid on Friday - Garry McQuillan

   Garry McQuillan shares his dedication to success in rugby league, bricklaying, and business, which now allows him to pursue his passion for horse racing, in this interview.

4. 

   8 Jun 2025

   Baking, events and exploring the next challenge - Jeremy Miller

   Jeremy Miller recounts his career journey, driven by new challenges in politics, baking, and event management, revealing how his Canberra background shapes his diverse pursuits in this interview.

5. 

   1 Jun 2025

   Beer, business and boldness - Helen Black

   Helen Black recounts impulsively starting a brewery, applying her diverse background in policy and marketing, and shares insights on women in business in an interview.

6. 

   25 May 2025

   Journalism, supermarkets and team work, with Jeanene Duncan

   Jeanene Duncan reflects on her career in journalism and transition to managing a supermarket, sharing insights on change and adaptability in an interview.

7. 

   18 May 2025

   Author, artist, designer and having an impact, with Shelley Kurtz

   Host [Host Name] interviews author, artist, and designer Shelley Kurtz about making an impact and navigating creative challenges.

8. 

   11 May 2025

   Health, massage and business building - Paul and Lee King

   Paul and Lee King share their inspiring journey of transforming a garage business into a thriving health center after a life-changing health event.

9. 

   4 May 2025

   Country music and the work life mix - Hudson Rose

   Host Georgia interviews country music artist Hudson Rose about navigating the music industry, creating content, and building a successful career.

10. 

    27 Apr 2025

    Family business and the joy of staff - John Mansour

    Host [Host Name] interviews John Mansour, a successful family business owner, about overcoming shyness, managing change, and finding joy in his community.

11. 

    17 Mar 2025

    Down The Road

    We tell business stories through the lens of our life stories and we start with the people who are down the road from where I live, which is a small coastal town 3 hours north of Sydney, Australia called Forster. If you haven’t been here, it is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Some of these people are only a little way down the road on their business journeys, others close to the end. What I have found though in talking to each of them is that I walk away not only enjoying their story but reflecting on my own life and work in the light of their reflections. Have I really chosen a career I love? How influential has my family been on my decisions? Do I celebrate success at work well? Would I be willing to take a risk like that? So come along for the ride as you enjoy the stories of the people Down the Road. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Who has been a guest on Down The Road

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• Amanda Priester
• John Thomas
• Garry McQuillan
• Jeremy Miller
• Helen Black

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

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