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When Customers Speak, Buyers Listen

2026-10-2521:15

Gilava Pour started her business because she kept losing her lunch. Six years on she's in Coles, planning a factory in Ballarat, and asking how you know when you're ready. Plus the move most founders never make with a retail buyer. More information Thanks to Odoo for supporting this season of Handpicked. Odoo brings everything you need to run your business together in one easy-to-use, fully integrated platform, so you can spend less time juggling different tools and more time focusing on your business. Find out more hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Made in Australia Is a Story, Not a Sticker

2026-10-1821:26

Chris Loverseed makes dog gear by hand in Melbourne. He asked me whether peoplegenuinely pay more for Australian made — and at what price they stop caring. Myanswer: the sticker won't save you. The story might. For more detail :www.naomisimson.com/podcast/made-in-australia-is-a-story-not-a-sticker-how-small-makers-compete-without-a-budget Thanks to Odoo for supporting this season of Handpicked. Odoo brings everything you need to run your business together in one easy-to-use, fully integrated platform, so you can spend less time juggling different tools and more time focusing on your business. Find out more hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let Your Customers Fund Your Growth

2026-10-1115:34

Go slow and steady, or raise money and turbocharge it? Lisa Taylor of Wicks Intimates asked me the question I get more than any other. My answer surprised her — before you look at your cap table, look at your cash flow. for more information www.naomisimson.com/podcast/how-to-fund-business-growth-three-options-before-you-raise-capital Thanks to Odoo for supporting this season of Handpicked. Odoo brings everything you need to run your business together in one easy-to-use, fully integrated platform, so you can spend less time juggling different tools and more time focusing on your business. Find out more hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Build for the World from Day One

2026-10-0516:54

Mark Wege calls Orbital a 40-year-old startup. Founded by Ralph Sarich, now building drone engines in Perth and selling almost entirely offshore. His advice for anyone with a big idea: build for the global market from day one, because you cannot bolt it on later. For more information www.naomisimson.com/podcast/build-for-the-world-from-day-one Thanks to Odoo for supporting this season of Handpicked. Odoo brings everything you need to run your business together in one easy-to-use, fully integrated platform, so you can spend less time juggling different tools and more time focusing on your business. Find out more.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 7 - No Permission Needed.

2026-09-2801:14

Thanks to Odoo for supporting this season of Handpicked. Odoo brings everything you need to run your business together in one easy-to-use, fully integrated platform, so you can spend less time juggling different tools and more time focusing on your business. Find out more.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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