Happy Business Radio

About Happy Business Radio

🎉 Happy Business Radio Happy Business Radio explores the real-life stories and strategies that lead to happier staff, loyal clients, and a business that everyone wants to be involved with. Ready to reignite your love for your business? Tune in anytime as host Peter Salerno takes you on an energetic, feel-good journey into the heart of what it really means to thrive in business — not just financially, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. 💡 This is not your typical business podcast. If you're a small to medium business owner, entrepreneur, or professional searching for more meaning, balance, and happiness in your work, you’re in the right place. Each episode features heartfelt, uplifting conversations with real-world business owners, creative thinkers, and purpose-driven leaders who are building success with happiness at the centre. 🙌 Hosted by the inspiring Peter Salerno — a respected business consultant, community leader, and radio veteran who blends his Italian roots and Aussie spirit to deliver wisdom with warmth. Peter has helped countless people turn challenges into triumphs through coaching, mentoring, and simply listening. 🎧 Join the movement on The Podcast, Podcast City Radio, and the Podcast City Podcast Network — and discover why happiness is the ultimate business strategy. 📩 Want to be a guest on the show? Reach out: radio@podcastcity.com.au

Publisher

Peter Salerno

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Dec 2020

Latest episode

22 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

203 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Apr 2026

   Karina Chapman: The Power of Connection: Build Better Relationships and a Happier Business

   Business is built on relationships, but how much thought do we give to the people we want to connect with and the relationships we want to create? In this episode of Happy Business Radio, Peter Salerno sits down with Karina Chapman, an author, professional speaker, conscious connection expert and dating coach. Together, they explore how the same principles that support meaningful personal relationships can help business owners build stronger connections with clients, staff, suppliers and collaborators. Karina explains why connection starts with understanding yourself: your values, your priorities and your vision for the future. Peter draws parallels with choosing your audience and promoting your business in places where the right people are likely to be. Their conversation also explores how assumptions and familiar habits can limit opportunities, and why wanting something to change needs to be followed by action. The discussion moves from clarity to practical networking. Karina shares the thinking behind Aligned Networking, an Adelaide initiative discussed in the episode that helps women in business meet through guided activities. Peter explains why knowing people is only part of the picture: people also need to understand what you do and trust you enough to recommend you. Clear communication, boundaries and helpful introductions all feature in their approach to stronger relationships. With personal stories, business examples and an encouraging outlook, Peter and Karina invite listeners to think about success beyond the balance sheet. The episode offers a reminder that building a business you enjoy includes building relationships you value. Happy Business Radio is part of Podcast City Radio and the Podcast City Podcast Network. Host: Peter Salerno Mobile: ‭0408 811 567‬ (https://studio.podcast.co/podcast-city/samantha-boardman-podcast-city-morning/0408%20811%20567%E2%80%AC) Email: petersalerno.austalk@gmail.com (mailto:petersalerno.austalk@gmail.com) Guest: Karina Chapman Karina Chapman is an Author, Professional Speaker, Conscious Connection Expert, and Dating Coach. She is passionate about teaching others how to attract the relationships they dream of into their lives. With over 30 years experience in connection and communication industries, as well as helping others to connect as a dating coach for over 10 years, Karina is the right person to help you date successfully and attract love into your life. She also has a tremendous amount of experience with the media, and to date has done over thirty radio interviews on the subject of connection and dating, as well as having had many articles published in magazines, online and in newspapers. Whether it’s finding Mr or Ms Right, or connecting with new quality friends, Karina is the expert authority on helping you gain clarity and knowledge around the relationships you want to attract, then helps you to use that clear vision to connect with others to create new, lasting connections. Author of the fictional series 'The Vixen's Secret Handbook' and creator of several courses and programs like Finding Mr Right, Aligned Connections and Finding Your Tribe, Karina helps you to attract quality relationships into your life, and also works with her clients on a one-on-one basis, as well as in her group programs. Website: https://karinachapman.com/ (https://karinachapman.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-chapman-6a48b19/?_l=en_US (https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-chapman-6a48b19/?_l=en_US) Linktree: https://linktr.ee/KarinaChapman (https://linktr.ee/KarinaChapman) Producer: Ron Fiedler, Podcast City

2. 

   15 Apr 2026

   John Caporaso: From Family Roots to Future Growth: The Mercato Story

   For John Caporaso, the family deli was much more than a shop. It was where he grew up, did his homework, ate dinner and absorbed the everyday lessons of business. In Episode 12 of Happy Business Radio, Peter Salerno reconnects with someone he has known since childhood to explore how those early experiences helped shape Mercato’s development. John reflects on working outside the family business at Bianco before returning to take ownership. With support from his parents and trusted advisers, he began building on an established reputation for quality, freshness and service. He explains how direct importing opened the door to wholesale opportunities, and why sourcing from family businesses mattered more than simply finding the cheapest products. The conversation then turns to Mercato’s move from Campbelltown to North Adelaide and the thinking behind its evolving mix of retail and hospitality. John discusses changing shopping habits, the demand for convenience and his ambition to create a business relevant for the next 20 to 25 years. His story offers a useful perspective on expanding into related activities while staying connected to a clear purpose. At the heart of the episode is the human side of business. Peter and John discuss learning from mistakes, treating staff with kindness and creating a workplace where people feel safe and valued. From protecting a family legacy to making decisions that support staff, customers and suppliers, John’s message is encouraging and straightforward: keep evolving, care for people and always do the right thing. Host: Peter Salerno Mobile: ‭0408 811 567‬ (https://studio.podcast.co/podcast-city/samantha-boardman-podcast-city-morning/0408%20811%20567%E2%80%AC) Email: petersalerno.austalk@gmail.com (mailto:petersalerno.austalk@gmail.com) Guest: John Caporaso John Caporaso is the Managing Director of Mercato, an Adelaide family business centred on Italian food, wine and culture. Founded by his parents, Imma and Mario Caporaso, in 1972, the business became part of John’s upbringing. John and his wife, Rose, took ownership in 1999, continuing its development while maintaining a strong connection to its family roots. Mercato (https://mercato.com.au/pages/our-story?utm_source=chatgpt.com) In this episode, John shares his experiences of business succession, importing, wholesale and Mercato’s move to North Adelaide. His approach combines a commitment to quality and service with care for staff, customers, suppliers and the wider community. Phone: ‭(08) 8337 1808 (https://www.google.com/search?q=Mercato+john&client=safari&hs=qg3V&sca_esv=43e030f4b19d1791&rls=en&sxsrf=APpeQnvCU216jyjzbyHdwFYdosv1bj-C0A%3A1790732841686&ei=KWq8auG2Keag1e8PhfKuiQg&uact=5&oq=Mercato+john&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiDE1lcmNhdG8gam9objIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeSMvRSFDIsEhYqcNIcAh4AJABAZgBuwKgAesLqgEFMi01LjG4AQPIAQD4AQGYAg2gApMKwgIKEAAYRxjWBBiwA8ICDRAAGIAEGIoFGEMYsAPCAg4QABjkAhjWBBiwA9gBAcICFxAuGNwGGLgGGNoGGNgCGMgDGLAD2AEBwgIOEC4YgAQYxwEYrwEYjgXCAgUQABiABMICChAAGIAEGIoFGEPCAgoQABiABBgUGIcCwgIHEAAYgAQYCsICCxAuGIAEGMcBGK8BmAMAiAYBkAYSugYGCAEQARgJkgcHOC4wLjQuMaAH2zKyBwUyLTQuMbgH9AnCBwYwLjMuMTDIBymACAE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&sei=EW-8aoydPPnu1e8P7d-I0Ao&dlnr=1#) Email: info@mercato.com.au (info@mercato.com.au) Producer: Ron Fiedler, Podcast City

3. 

   8 Apr 2026

   Gary Hiscock: Curiosity Creates Opportunity: Turning What You Love Into a Business

   In this episode of Happy Business Radio, Peter Salerno welcomes Adelaide-born designer, educator and expeditor Gary Hiscock for a fascinating conversation about curiosity, creativity and recognising opportunities others might miss. Gary shares how his background in product and industrial design, his interest in Japanese culture, his love of classic cars and his international travels led him into the world of importing and exporting. He explains what an expeditor does and how specialist knowledge can help someone discover valuable products, ideas and opportunities around the world. The conversation explores the importance of communication, building relationships and approaching people in a friendly, non-threatening way. Gary and Peter discuss why successful business is not only about having a good idea. It also requires passion, knowledge, commitment and the confidence to talk to people. They also examine creativity as a practical skill that can be taught and developed. From the influence of mentors and role models to the difference between convergent and divergent thinking, this episode encourages listeners to remain curious, explore different possibilities and build a business and life they genuinely enjoy. Host: Peter Salerno Mobile: ‭0408 811 567‬ (https://studio.podcast.co/podcast-city/samantha-boardman-podcast-city-morning/0408%20811%20567%E2%80%AC) Email: petersalerno.austalk@gmail.com (mailto:petersalerno.austalk@gmail.com) Guest: Gary Hiscock Producer: Ron Fiedler, Podcast City

Who has been a guest on Happy Business Radio

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

• Tony Salerno
• Ralph Ayoub
• Jan Cocks-Salvemini
• Philip Charlton
• Sam Weavers

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

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Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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