Bringing coconuts to the people
Scott Mendelsohn, the 121st person I've met on my quest to have lunch with 500 strangers, runs a beverage business that turns over millions of dollars per year. But when Scott founded Natural Raw C [...]
A fascinating chat with a remarkable person
When Mark Philpott invited me onto the Humaneity podcast to discuss my #500lunches journey, I thought it was going to be just another interview with just another interviewer. But as we were chatting before the [...]
How to build a successful career
Years ago, when financial planning veteran Phillip Alexander started out in business, he spent his first couple of years metaphorically crying himself to sleep. Phil, the 120th person I've met on my quest to have [...]
Working hard, meeting people, doing deals
When Paul Hughes left school at the age of 15, he had a plan – work at McDonald’s and take it easy. But Paul’s dad had a different plan – get an apprenticeship and work [...]