Meaning Business Podcast

What can small and medium businesses learn from one of Australia’s most iconic brands? In this episode of The Meaning Business Podcast, Bruce Coudrey and Peter Spinda explore the business behind Bunnings Warehouse and break down 10 lessons business owners can take from its success. From its beginnings as a sawmill in 1886 to becoming a multi-billion-dollar retailer, Bunnings has built more than a hardware business. It has created an experience Australians genuinely enjoy being part of. Bruce ...

What if your strongest marketing strategy wasn’t advertising at all, but the relationships you build? Bruce Coudrey and Peter Spinda are joined by Jo Holdsworth, founder of Lux Clean Group, to explore how trust, relationships and exceptional service can become a powerful engine for business growth. Over 17 years, Jo has built a premium service business largely through word of mouth and referrals. She shares why knowing exactly who your ideal customer is, understanding what motivates them and ...

Your P&L says you made a profit… so why is there no money in the bank? In Episode 86 of The Meaning Business Podcast, Bruce Coudrey and Peter Spinda unpack one of the most common and misunderstood business problems: being profitable on paper but struggling with cash flow. Bruce shares a real story from his early business days, where sales were booming, the business was profitable, and yet the bank balance kept falling. The reason? Cash was tied up in debtors, stock, working capital and th...

What are the biggest threats facing Australian businesses in 2026, and is your business prepared for them? Bruce and Peter unpack the major risks Australian business owners need to be thinking about right now, from cybercrime and economic uncertainty to rising costs, staff shortages, supply chain disruption and succession planning. Bruce & Peter explore the biggest business risks in 2026, including: • Cyber security and digital dependence • Staff, labour and recruitment challenges &...

Can giving back actually make your business stronger? In Episode 84 of The Meaning Business Podcast, Bruce Coudrey and Peter Spinda are joined by Mark Woolley from McInnes Wilson Lawyers to explore the relationship between business, charity, purpose and profit. Mark has extensive experience working with charities and not-for-profit organisations, including his involvement with Redkite, Small Steps 4 Hannah, the Ash Barty Foundation and the Brain Injury Foundation. Together, they discuss why h...