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Welcome to Gold Coast Insider, where we bring you business insights, stories, opportunities and forecasts from movers and shakers across the Gold Coast.

Publisher

RDA Gold Coast

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jan 2023

Latest episode

24 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Aug 2026

   Peta Fielding, Burleigh Brewing — The Gold Coast craft brewery that changed the game — and has stood the test of time

   Twenty years ago, Peta Fielding and her husband Brennan took an extraordinary leap of faith: they left secure careers, backed an idea that barely existed in Australia and set out to change the way the Gold Coast thought about beer. Back then, beer was dominated by the big brewers, and choosing a beer was a bit like choosing your football team — if Dad drank Fosters, chances were you did too. There was little appetite for independent beer, and no established playbook for what Peta and Brennan were trying to build. Two decades, more than 30 world gold medals and a much bigger brewery later, the Burleigh Brewing Company (https://burleighbrewing.com.au/) has become far more than a successful business. From its early community Brewhouse Bashes to its commitment to local people and partnerships, the company has embedded itself in the life of the city, and the hearts of its residents. In this episode, Peta shares the risks and rewards, the twists and turns, and, most importantly, the deep sense of community belonging behind one of our truly iconic and beloved Gold Coast businesses. About Peta Peta Fielding is the CEO and Director of Burleigh Brewing Company, which she co-founded with her master brewer husband, Brennan Fielding, in 2006. Since then Peta has successfully steered Burleigh Brewing Company’s fortunes through a variety of economic cycles and significant market challenges and evolution, building the business from a two-person start-up to an iconic Gold Coast business that has awarded ‘one year on board’ surfboards, recognising one year of service, to 101 Burleigh Brewing team members. In 2013 Burleigh Brewing Company was named the Queensland Telstra Business of the Year and in 2014 the company earned the title of Gold Coast Business of the Year. Links Burleigh Brewing Company (https://burleighbrewing.com.au/) Peta Fielding, LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petafielding/) Burleigh Brewing LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/burleigh-brewing-co/home/) Burleigh Brewing Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/burleighbrewing) Burleigh Brewing Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BurleighBrewing) Burleigh Brewing YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFXt_XTFyyJRgHcxTtiLMQ)

2. 

   30 Jun 2026

   Sandra Barber — Dream it, build it, export it: The DockPro story

   What does it take to turn a clever idea into a product used around the world? For Sandra Barber and the team at DockPro, it started with solving a problem: finding a better way to protect boats from barnacles without relying on toxic antifoul paints. Today, the Gold Coast company exports its SeaPen dry-docking system to more than 20 countries, helping cement the Gold Coast's reputation as a global innovation hub. In this episode, Sandra shares the long and winding path from a prototype built in her engineer father-in-law Allan Barber's garage, to one of the Gold Coast's standout manufacturing and export success stories. Together with her husband Mark, she transformed Allan's idea into a globally recognised product that is helping boat owners reduce maintenance costs and protect marine environments. Discover what it takes to grow a successful export business, why the region's marine industry is a powerful economic driver, and why Sandra believes every aspiring entrepreneur — especially young women — should find a mentor and back their ideas. About Sandra Sandra Barber is a co-founder and Sales Manager at DockPro, where she has played a key role in building the Queensland-based marine dry-docking business since its early days. Based in Nerang, she has helped grow DockPro into a specialist provider of dry-docking solutions for recreational and commercial vessels, including the SeaPen system. In 2025, she was named Gold Coast Woman in Business of the Year, recognizing her leadership and contribution to the marine industry. Links DockPro (https://dockpro.com.au/) Sandra Barber, LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-barber-76234720/) DockPro Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DOCKPROInternational) DockPro Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dockpro_international/) DockPro YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/SeaPenSupport)

3. 

   17 Jun 2026

   Curiosity, courage and a $5 billion legacy: Lynne Benzie’s screen industry journey

   How do you go from secretary on a working holiday to the head of a film studio which has attracted more $5 billion in production activity to the Gold Coast? In this week’s episode, Village Roadshow Studios President Lynne Benzie shares the story of a career built on curiosity, resilience and a passion for creating opportunities for others. Lynne offers a rare, behind-the-scenes peek at the surprisingly diverse day-to-day life of a screen industry executive – everything from glamorous twice-yearly trips to LA to secure major productions, to ousting rogue possums and pigeons from sound stages. She also explains how the screen sector has become a major economic powerhouse for the Gold Coast, supporting allied businesses and 5000+ jobs, and driving investment across the region. It’s an inspiring conversation about leadership, vision, the diversity of job opportunities for a new generation, and the growing impact of the Gold Coast’s world-class screen industry. About Lynne Lynne Benzie is President of Village Roadshow Studios, with over 36 years of experience in the film, television and entertainment industry. Originally from the UK, she migrated to Australia in 1979 and built a diverse career across insurance, finance, legal services, information technology, the building industry and entertainment, including five years with EMI Records in sales and marketing. Since joining Village Roadshow in 1990, Lynne has been involved in promoting the industry locally and internationally and has strong client relationships with many studios, as well as producers across multiple platforms. She is on the boards of Ausfilm and Screen Queensland and Chair of the Gold Coast Film Festival. Links Village Roadshow Studios (https://villageroadshowstudios.com.au/) Lynne Benzie LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynne-benzie-08256b30/) Village Roadshow Studios LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/village-roadshow-studios/) Village Roadshow Studios Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VillageRoadshowStudios) Village Roadshow Studios Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/villageroadshowstudios/)

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

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Quality

49

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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