šŸ”„ THE LAUNCH SPOTLIGHT PODCAST šŸ”„

šŸ”„ THE LAUNCH SPOTLIGHT PODCAST šŸ”„

The Secret Sauce for Business Success! Get ready to feast on Australia's most delicious business podcast! https://www.marketingrecipes.com.au/launch-spotlight The Main Course: What's Cooking? This isn't your average business buffet - we're talking about a gourmet experience featuring Marketing Recipes' flagship podcast dedicated to showcasing innovative businesses and the brilliant minds behind breakthrough products and services. Each episode is like a master chef's tasting menu, carefully crafted with intimate conversations with visionary business owners, innovative marketers, and industry disruptors who are reshaping their sectors. What's on the Menu? šŸ½ļø Startup Appetizers: Fresh new ventures with revolutionary ingredients 🄘 Established Enterprise Entrees: Seasoned companies serving up pivot perfection šŸ° Success Story Desserts: Sweet victories and lessons that leave you hungry for more Launch Spotlight is where exceptional Gippsland business owners and their innovative supporters come to feast on success! With Eddie "The Chef" at the helm, armed with his 30-year cookbook of marketing mastery and small business passion, it's time to turn up the heat on your business journey and get a taste of what it means to be in the Marketing Recipes spotlight. Book your seat at the chef's table - where small business dreams are cooked to perfection! Reserve your table at Australia's most exclusive business dining experience with Chef Eddie! https://launchspotlightpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2545578

Episodes

January 4, 2026 • 30 mins

About the Guest
Gillian Wells is an accomplished English author who has made Victoria, Australia her home for the past 31 years. Living with her beloved cattle dog Jess, Gillian has established herself as a distinctive voice in Australian literature, particularly known for her compelling stories set in the outback.

Gillian's path to becoming an author is as inspiring as it is unconventional. Though she dreamed of ...

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Jessica Cane knew from primary school she wanted to be an accountant. She studied full-time at Deakin University while working full-time at a local practice, demonstrating remarkable drive and ambition. However, her first role at a traditional accounting firm nearly ended her career before it began. As a young woman seeking career progression, she found herself in an environment where advancement seemed impossible. Discouraged, she...

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Ian Pearson - Pier 70 Bar and Restaurant

In this episode of Launch Spotlight, host Eddie the Chef sits down with Ian Pearson, co-owner and driving force behind Pier 70 Bar and Restaurant, one of Paynesville's most beloved waterfront dining destinations.

From Europe to East Gippsland

Ian's hospitality journey spans continents—from kitchens in the UK, France, Greece, and Italy to Melbourne's vibrant cafĆ© culture in the 19...

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In this episode, host Eddie the Chef sits down with Chef Josh Thomas, the creative force behind East Handy Store—an intimate 20-seat degustation experience housed in a beautifully restored 1923 Art Deco milk bar in East Bairnsdale.

Josh's culinary journey reads like an adventure novel. As a teenager, he was dragged through France on cheese-making tours by his uncle, pioneering Australian cheesemaker Richard Thomas. He worked as...

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In this captivating episode of Launch Spotlight, host Eddie the Chef sits down with Jamie Savory, the dynamic founder of Gippsland Financial Solutions, to explore an entrepreneurial journey that's redefining what's possible in regional Australian finance. What began as a modest dream of working three days a week has evolved into one of Victoria's fastest-growing mortgage broking firms, now employing 16 professionals ...

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A Mother's Love Becomes a Thriving Business

What begins as a mother's desperate search to help her son becomes one of East Gippsland's most beloved artisan businesses. In a recent episode of Launch Spotlight, host Eddie the Chef sat down with Bianca Workman, founder of Nicholson River Soaps, to explore her remarkable 15-year journey from kitchen experiments to running a thriving regional enterprise that's making ...

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December 1, 2025 • 24 mins

In this episode of Launch Spotlight, host Eddie the Chef sits down with Jackie Banson, one of Bairnsdale’s most respected business leaders and a powerhouse in regional hospitality. Jackie’s entrepreneurial journey began at just 20 years old, when she launched the Gateway CafĆ© at the local Visitor Information Centre — a humble start that would grow into a 30-year legacy of resilience, creativity, and community spirit.

Listeners are t...

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November 26, 2025 • 71 mins

Join host Eddie the Chef for an extraordinary conversation with Sonia Buckley, Deputy Mayor of East Gippsland Shire and seventh-generation High Country resident. From mountain cattleman heritage to creative director, from singer-songwriter to political advocate, Sonia's journey embodies the resilient spirit of rural Australia while charting a bold path toward sustainable regional leadership.

Sonia Buckley is a fifth-g...

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In this compelling episode of Launch Spotlight, host Eddie the Chef sits down with Sean Sabell, Principal and Director of O'Brien Real Estate Bairnsdale, for an inspiring conversation about building a thriving real estate business while staying deeply rooted in community values.

Sean's story is one of transformation and purpose. After years in the meat industry, he made the bold decision to pivot into real estate...

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November 20, 2025 • 36 mins

Join host Eddie the Chef for an intimate conversation with Morris Lord, a 72-year-old guitarist who has lived and breathed music for 64 years. From his early days on a Yarra Valley dairy farm to headlining blues festivals, Morris proves that rough enough is never merely good enough.

Guest Bio

Morris Lord began his musical journey at age 8, inspired by The Shadows' Hank Marvin. By age 14, he was already performing at Melbourne Un...

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Reach Over 2 Million Engaged Podcast Listeners While Targeting Gippsland's Growing Business Community

Launch Spotlight Podcast delivers unparalleled advertising effectiveness for businesses in the Gippsland region, connecting your brand to over 2 million potential listeners through established podcast network reach. Unlike traditional media where audiences multitask or skip advertisements, podcast listeners demonstrate exceptio...

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