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I Started a Business
Welcome ecommerce enthusiasts, small business owners and entrepreneurs alike!
Our podcast is here to inspire, motivate and encourage you along your business journey. In each episode you’ll hear from one of our incredible members as they share stories and chat through their ecommerce journey - from why they started, how they’re going, the highs & lows and everything in between.
I Started a Business is hosted by CLIK Collective, the first co-working space built around the needs of an ecommerce community. With the convenience of centralising your warehouse, office, showroom, logistics and photography in one place, we attract some pretty cool people and incredible businesses. We’ve housed some of Melbourne's finest ecommerce brands like The Sheet Society, Rollie Nation, South St, and Sans Beast.
Episodes
34 episodes
Maternity Leave to Business Leap - Megan Mallen | Mini Hippo
Mini Hippo curates thoughtful, fun, and functional food storage solutions for busy families.In this episode, founder Megan Mallen shares how maternity leave, and a single product she couldn’t find in Australia - sparked a bold leap into...
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48:21
Selling Cars to Shaping Careers - Alex Bompane | Alexium
Alexium redefines sales training, empowering professionals with the tools to communicate, connect, and close with confidence. In this episode, Alex shares how his experience as a car salesman at leading dealerships ignited his pass...
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48:36
Beyond the Toy Aisle – Sarah and Chris Haines | Toybox Tales
Toybox Tales reimagines the purpose of toys, curating a collection that inspires learning, development, and a sense of nostalgia for all ages.In this episode, Sarah and Chris Haines share how becoming parents reshaped their understanding...
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42:06
Gifting with Purpose - Minaret Shore | MiniGem Comfort
Redefining meaningful gifting, MiniGem Comfort crafts purpose-driven packs designed to bring calm and connection during life’s most challenging times.In this episode, Minaret shares how MiniGem Comfort began with small, thoughtful items...
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46:40
The Energy Shift - Aloni Benau | Endorfix
In just 11 months, Endorfix has sold over a million transdermal patches, with 40,000 return customers driving its rapid growth.In this episode, Endorfix founder Aloni Benau shares his journey in creating a coffee alternative designed to ...
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25:21
Revelations in Real Estate - Pooven Bala | Auction Reporters
Frustrated by the lack of accessible auction results and market transparency while searching for his own property, Pooven realized how valuable this data could be for potential buyers. What began as a personal project, attending auctions and sh...
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51:48
Beyond the Denim - Sarah Epstein | Kireina
Just before the world turned upside down with COVID, Sarah identified a gap in the market and launched her fashion brand, Kireina. As trends shifted during the pandemic, so did her focus — leading to the creation of her signature wide-leg “Frey...
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33:57
Handmade with Love - Joni Lim | Wood With Words
While seven months pregnant with her second child, Joni listed her handmade Christmas ornaments on Facebook and local groups under "Joni’s Pop-Up Shop." The positive response led her to design her first pair of earrings, marking the beginning o...
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44:40
A Recipe for Success - Sarah Leung | Alg Seaweed
Growing up, Sarah always dreamed of becoming a dancer. However, after university and a few life twists, she decided to channel her creative flair into starting a business influenced by her desire to help people. Inspired by her "dumpling queen"...
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58:39
Turning Passion into Profit - Beth Wilson | Saint Jack Cosmetics
Beth's journey began during her makeup sessions with clients, where she made a simple yet profound observation: cleaning makeup brushes shouldn't be a hassle. Dissatisfied with the available options, she created a quick-drying solution to simpl...
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31:28
Herding Innovation - Darren Wolchyn | Smart Paddock
Darren's journey began with managing GPS tracking for golf carts, but a chance encounter with a farmer sparked a revolutionary idea: why not apply the same technology to cattle? Realising the potential in this market, Smart Paddock was born.&nb...
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33:48
The Beauty in Conversation - Lor Nicol | Lash By Lash
After a coffee date with a friend, Lor found herself intrigued by her friend's appearance, all thanks to a stunning set of eyelashes. This initial curiosity set Lor on a path to becoming the triple threat she is today, skillfully managing a bea...
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Episode 21
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53:26
The Beauty of Business Partners - Sharleen & Vivian | The Beauty Fridge
With entrepreneurial spirit running in both Sharleen and Vivian’s families, it was only a matter of time before they embarked on their own business journey. In this episode, we’re hanging out with the dynamic duo, Sharleen and Vivia...
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Episode 22
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43:35
Finding Work-Life Balance through Blooms - Samantha Gallagher | Peach and Petals
With a passion for flowers, a one-day floristry course under her belt and many late nights on Youtube, Samantha took a chance and started her own floristry business amidst the pandemic.In this episode, we sit down with Samantha Gallaghe...
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Episode 21
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33:34
From Side Hustle to Wholesale Giant - Melinda Farley | Kollektive
Four years on from selling her business, Mel was presented with an opportunity to purchase her business, BABYink, back for $100k. With some life savings behind her and a keen entrepreneurial spirit, Mel bought it back and set her sights on furt...
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Episode 20
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Approaching Business With an Open Heart - Sarah Fisher | denu
Emerging from an inspired moment in a bathtub 16 years ago, Sarah has nurtured her vision into a collection of hair, body, and home products meticulously crafted to add a touch of emotion to your daily rituals.In this episode we sit dow...
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Episode 19
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35:21
Ecommerce Success through Customer-Centricity - Hangatu Wyld | The Salty Fox
Hangatu's story begins with a hunger for change, feeling limited in her previous role as a B2B digital marketer and a desire to make her own decisions. When she moved out of the city to raise her family, it was the perfect time to break free fr...
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Episode 18
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45:40
Crowdfunding for a Body Inclusive Brand - Maria Baker | Nobody’s Princess
Maria takes us back to an unforgettable snow trip in 2018, where a conversation with friends sparked a fire within her to revolutionize snow apparel for women. With a heartfelt mission to embrace all body shapes and sizes, Maria embarked on a j...
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Episode 17
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Leaving the Corporate World for a Life of Creative Freedom - Fiona Tang | Fiona Ariva
Fiona made the decision to leave her successful corporate career and embrace her inner artist in 2018 when she was only “living for the weekends”. She wanted to take control of her life and knew she would have regrets later if she didn’t try so...
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Episode 16
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34:58
Making Profit in Year 1 - Daniel Kitay | Funday Sweets
With a desire to start his own business and take control of his destiny, Daniel set off to the USA and UK for a jam-packed weekend to discover the innovative ideas in these countries. Fired up by inspiration, he wasted no time bringing his visi...
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Episode 15
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40:53
From Startup to Sold For $35M - Hannah Spilva | LVLY
It all started when two friends who worked in the creative industry found themselves living away from home and missing their family and friends. It was when they were looking for stylish, fun, on-trend gifts to send home, that they discovered t...
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Episode 14
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44:36
Functional Fashion with a Loyal Following - Kerryn Moscicki | Radical Yes
Radical Yes is a brand based around “Flat Shoe Liberation” an idea that gives women permission to come at the world from a truly grounded perspective, a reflection of the fact that women are mobile, active and conscious. Kerryn has lived a life...
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Episode 13
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Making Magic in a Niche Market - Nicole Keleher | My Christmas
What do you do when you notice a gap in the market? You start a business! For Nicole, that meant bringing stylish, elegant Christmas decorations to Australia. In this episode we talk to Nicole Keheler, the Founder of My Christmas, your ...
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Episode 12
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Keeping Up With Korean Skincare - Ruby Wang | Nudie Glow
Six years ago, Ruby quit her corporate job with a dream of starting her own business. While travelling Asia just two months later, she was immediately drawn to all the beauty products and started buying and trying everything she could get her h...
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Episode 11
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Mother-Daughter Powerhouse Duo - Isabella Bennetts-Roberts | OiOi
With the birth of her baby girl Isabella, Lisa Bennetts, the founder of OiOi struggled to find the perfect bag to carry all the things to care for her newborn. As a former fashion buyer, she decided to design her own fashionable and functional ...
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Episode 10
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