Peek Inside The Panic Room

Matt chats with Jake and Chris about the state of the global logistics industry and how One Global Logistics is setting itself apart from the competition.Chris has over 20 years of experience in the industry and brings a wealth of knowledge to OGL, but this is his first podcast so will he be able to handle the heat of the Panic Room? Jake is only relatively new to the industry with his career being only 5 years but this is his third podcast and in the past has spent some time on Radio.Who will win the battle of the podcast -  Listen to find out.Check out One Global Logistics on the link belowhttps://onegloballogistics.com/

In today's episode, Matt chats with Rebecca Moore from the charity Noqulewa. They discuss the hurdles of starting a charity and how a single mum juggles charity at home and charity afar.Noqulewa is a charity aiming to provide medical support for Fijian Villages. Their team comprises dedicated individuals committed to positively impacting the lives of those they serve. They believe charities should have low overheads to provide maximum support for those who need it.Rebecca's story is truly inspiring and her passion for the people of Fiji is magnetic. Her simple wish is that if each person could donate just $1 they could change the lives of many people less fortunate than them.Click on the link below to find out more about Rebecca and Noqulewahttps://www.noqulewafiji.com/

Matt spends some time with Christie Perrin from Gwen Creative. Christie is an entrepreneur at heart and started her own Marketing Agency at the age of 23. Now at the ripe old age of 25, she is crushing it.From humble beginnings, Gwen Creative is now a successful agency and more than just a one-woman band. Christie is wise beyond her years and her belief in the power of collaboration within the marketing industry is a refreshing take, one that is shared by the team here at "Peek Inside the Panic Room".If you would like to hear more about Gwen Creative check them out on the link below:GWEN Creative is an integrated, full-service creative communications agency, with a forward-thinking approach to brand building.​At GWEN Creative, the cookie-cutter mentality does not cut it. We are seasoned communications specialists who go beyond the traditional narrative to create scroll-stopping content that reaches the right people and sparks conversation. Our hands-on approach means our clients see us as a cohesive extension of their in-house team.https://www.gwencreative.com.au/

Today we have our first Doctor in the Panic Room. Dr John Cosson is an oral and facial surgeon by day and a Pinball enthusiast by night. Spending 21 years as an army dentist, John started his own practice "Coastal Oral and Facial Surgery" with rooms in Benowa and Tweed Heads. Matt and John discuss his professional life but you can tell early on that all John wants to talk about is his first true love - Pinball Machines. A collector, restorer and tournament player, John's love for all things Pinball is evident. John us as we take a deep dive with Dr. John Cosson, you are sure to be entertained.For those of you keen to see some competition pinball check out the link below for the Australian Pinball Open @ Twin Towns Resort, Coollangatta - Nov 30th to 3rd December, 2023.https://auspinballopen.com/

Matt sits down with the "Small Bar King" of the Gold Coast, Scott Imlach. Born in New Zealand, Scott fell in love with the hospitality industry at a young age and made a career out of it. With 5 bars and restaurants in the umbrella, Scott has a venue to suit anyones tastes. Having just opened a new Japanese restaurant, Okawari House in Nobby Beach he added to his already impressive lineup:Bine Bar & Dining in Nobby BeachTank Bar & Dining in Palm BeachPrecinct Brewing Co. in MiiamiHideaway Kitchen & Bar in BroadbeachListen as Scott explains the complexities of the industry on the Gold Coast and even gives an insight into his business model for those considering opening their own bar or restaurant.https://www.okawarihouse.com.au/https://hideawaykitchen.com.au/https://www.binebeerbar.com.au/https://www.precinctbrewing.com.au/https://www.tankbeerbar.com.au/

Having been in the fitness industry for many years and a previous gym owner, Paige Johnston took the plunge to open a new gym focusing on training and recovery in Currumbin. The fitness industry is an extremely competitive one but with a fresh outlook and a team of fitness professionals behind her, this was a calculated risk and one that is already starting to pay off.Move HQ is a space for people of all genders, bodies, backgrounds, beliefs and ability levels to enter our space to build a comfortable and life-enhancing relationship with movement and their bodies. Paige, a wife and mother of two beautiful children, could be forgiven for just going with the flow, but that is not her at all. She manages to squeeze more into a single day than most people can and wouldn't have it any other way. Sure, her time management might suffer a little but that's a small price to pay.Matt sits with Paige and discusses what convinced her that opening "another" gym was a good idea and how she manages to juggle what would seem on the outside an impossible life with almost no headaches.If you think that Move HQ sounds like the right place for you, check out the link below and start your fitness journey todayhttps://www.moveheadquarters.com.au/

A little ditty, about Jack and Diane ........ well that's how the song goes anyway. We have two special guests in the Panic Room for this episode and who said "Three's a crowd"? Jack Freestone and Diane Horton are Buyers Collective, buyers agents with the primary objective of assisting Australians in realising their dreams of home ownership and financial independence through property investment.There has been a property BOOM of sorts over the last 5 years, especially here on the Gold Coast, Matt discovers what it has been like from the inside, the good and the bad of it.This is a great episode for people interested in the property market or for those with an entrepreneurial spirit.Check out Buyers Collective on the link belowhttps://buyerscollective.com.au/

This is a special episode of Peek Inside the Panic Room as we have a work experience student from PBC and we teach him the ropes of podcasting. Let us know what you think about "The Luke Shack"My name is Luke Stevens. I am a year 9 student on work experience learning to edit, record, and develop a podcast. This week I have spent my time recording and editing this episode of my imaginary podcast called "The Luke Shack". In this episode I interview Matt about his experience as a host for various podcasts, in hopes that it will help me begin my podcasting journey. I enjoyed recording and editing this podcast very much and I have learnt so many things that will help me create a podcast in the future. I hope you enjoy this episode of "The Luke Shack".

This is a raw and unedited discussion with three very special ladies. Three generations of "Luke's" Robyn, Nikki and Allyshia are "super hero's" in their spare time. With the tagline "Be a Good Human" Walk With Us (WWU) is a not-for-profit organisation that was established in 2015 to support those experiencing homelessness. WWU now supports youth, those experiencing mental health issues and domestic violence and the homeless and dispossessed. They are an evolving, organic, grassroots-led organisation that continues to adapt to the needs of the community they serve.The three ladies led by Nikki work tirelessly every week changing lives on the Gold Coast. Hosting dinners every Tuesday night in Burleigh, they can have up to 60 people attend. Matt discusses the motivation behind the birth of the charity and what is the "Grand Plan" moving forward, spoiler alert, they need some help.To help Walk With Us you can check out their website on the link below.https://www.walkwithusgc.org.au/

Troy Vandermeer spends some time in the Panic Room discussing his business "Worthview Group" and the importance of specialising in your business. Troy is also excited to discuss a new subscription based 5 minute newsletter, The GC Minute which aims to keep the city's innovators, business-people and engaged residents updated on business, tech, and critical city insights.Check out WorthView Group on the link belowhttps://www.worthview.com.au/To learn more about The GC Minute click the link https://www.worthview.com.au/the-gc-minute

We have a very special guest with us in the Panic Room for this episode. David Taylor from Cinebar is a true entrepreneur, a man that willing to lay it all on the line to go into battle against some very strong and established competition. When the Event Cinemas in Coolangatta closed, it was met with sadness from the public, but that didn't last too long as David stepped in with Cinebar. A full cinema experience like no other. Full screens, recliner chairs and dinner to your seats from a full-service kitchen. Listen as we discover what it takes to open a cinema in this day and age and what Cinebar does differently to make it the ultimate choice for your next movie night out.

In this episode of Peek Inside the Panic Room, Matt chats to Lewis McKillop, Head of Research at the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. There is a silent killer of Koala's in the Elanora area of the Gold Coast, Chlamydia is a real concern for the Koala population of the southern Gold Coast suburb. With the support of QUT, Currumbin Wildlife Hospital is running a vaccine trial and is seeing some great results. Matt discovers the reasons for the outbreak and exactly how CWH are managing the trial.In any calendar year the Hospital could see up the 14,000 visitors needing treatment and help is needed to ensure they can provide the care necessary. Over 140 volunteers  help out and there can be up to 300 animals on foster care whilst they recover.There are many ways that people can help the Hospital, volunteering is one way but donations are crucial. Click on the link below to donate and help protect the wildlife of the Gold Coast.https://currumbinsanctuary.com.au/wildlife-hospital/donate

Carla is a 20 year old entrepreneur, athlete and student that has achieved more in her short life than most ever will. She won the 2022 Stawell Gift and with the prize money she won started a women's only gym in Tugun on the Gold Coast. We will discuss her journey from awkward child to representing Australia, all the while she is running a new business and studying to become a physio.This is an inspirational chat and one that anyone who is at a cross road and not sure what way to take should listen to. 

Dorothy Hamilton has been in the Real Estate industry for 35 years and has spent the bulk of that time in the Property Management area. If you were to ask for a very simple explanation of what she does you might find this."Real estate property management in Australia refers to the professional management of residential, commercial, or industrial properties on behalf of property owners. It involves handling various tasks related to the property, ensuring its effective operation, and maximising returns for the owner."But having spoken with Dorothy there is no doubt there is much more to it. A husband a wife team First National Property Solutions is located at Palm Beach and with a staff of 29 they have a thriving business.We discuss the property market, the effect that COVID had on the market and what the sudden influx of southern buyers and renters means for the future

Episode 9 - Ilona Teremi, BNI Gold Coast and TweedFrom the hustle and bustle of corporate law to Franchisor Owner of BNI Gold Coast and Tweed it's safe to safe Ilona Teremi likes to keep busy. Running two businesses and a family would seem a stretch for a mere mortal but it's just in a days work for Ilona.We discuss her early career and what led her to seeking out BNI as her preferred network marketing option and how a standard BNI member became the owner of the Gold Coast and Tweed area.It's not all work for Ilona and we will dig a little into her hobbies away from work and discover how fitness kept her focused and primed for success.

Episode 8 - Jian Wong Yen from Cold NipsIn this episode Matt sits down with Jian from Cold Nips a sunrise community movement that started 4 years ago in Perth and for the last 4 months has been building a following on the Gold Coast. Every Wednesday in the early hours of the morning up to 150 people are meeting at a beach and taking a dip together all the while building connection and a community at the same time.Jian's story is an interesting one, with Cold Nips getting some serious traction now. Each week in Perth they have a collaboration with a local business and just a few weeks ago they had their first collab on the GC. I am sure you will enjoy listening to Jian's storyYou can find Cold Nips at https://www.coldnips.com.au/

Matt is joined in the Panic Room by Russell Manser and they discuss the road that led him to spending 23 years in jail. More importantly they discuss Russell's road to redemption and how he has helped over 11,000 victims of institutional abuse through his passion project Voice of a Survivor.Russell spent 23 years in prisons for crimes he committed, known as the "Gentleman Bank Robber" he believed that good manner never cost a thing and that no one needed to get hurt. A victim of institutional abuse himself it was when he was just about at rock bottom that he wrote a letter to the Royal Commission into Institutional Abuse, that letter would change his life and many more.Russell also has his own very successful podcast - The Stick Up which is available on all good podcast platformsTo read more about Voice of a Survivor go to. - https://thevoiceofasurvivor.com/Enjoy the Episode, Thanks

In this episode of Peek Inside the Panic Room we chat with Neil Frick the owner of Netlogyx Technology Specialists. Whether for home or business, no job is too big or small for the team at Netlogyx. With over 30 years experience in the industry, Neil has seen it, and found a solutions for it all. The threat of cybersecurity is very real and can the death of a business if you are attacked by cyber criminals. We dig deep into what's required to stay vigilant with your cyber security to ensure that your information is kept safe. Your businesses database is its greatest asset and cyber criminals are targeting not just financial information anymore. Having the right protection in place is essential as over 60% of businesses that get hacked go out of business within 12 months of the incident.

Damo Giles has lived a very full life. Husband, Father, Provider and now the leader of an extremely successful all Dad's dance crew. From humble beginnings in Belrose on the Northern Beaches of Sydney it was always obvious that Damo was born to perform and he found that outlet through sport. Having played for more than a decade for the Warringah Rats he was always the first to grab the mic for a speech or to lead the team song, no one was to know what lied ahead for Damo.Becoming a father changed his whole life and we will discuss how Fatherhood changed his perception on life but how setting the right example for his kids would lead to the stage. With a son with an amazing wing span and one of the great claps seen on the eastern seaboard, it was through his daughters that he would finally find his passion. His two daughters like their father and mother were born performers and both are very successful dancers in their own right, but when the name of Giles is mentioned with the word dance, it's invariably Damo that people want to talk about. Listen as we delve deep into the beginnings of Barrick Dads Dance Crew and how a simple, relatively uncoordinated father of three would stare into the bright lights of some of QLD's biggest stages and leave them in his wake.This is an episode that will motivate even the most stubborn to take the first step towards their dream and grab it with both hands. Damo is an inspiration to all that have thought it was too hard or were worried that people would laugh at you. The BDDC cringe sexy style is perfected by 9 danclexic Dad's that just wanted to show their kids they could do it.

Darren Janz has only ever been in the phone industry, his desire to connect people has been his driving force and the main reason for founding Yabbit. The perfect turn key solution for a corporate telephone system, Yabbit is the solution you have been waiting for. We dive deep into the development of Yabbit and also learn about what a market leader does to chill and relax. Family is paramount for Darren and he brings that family and community feel to Yabbit as he helps to bring people together across the globe.