Episodes: 182
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: Australia
YouTube: 49 subscribers
Instagram: 190 followers
Publicly listed emails
hello@ownertoownerpodcast.com.au
michael.kerr@kerrcapital.com.au
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Michael Kerr - Australian business podcast host focused on the practical realities, challenges, and opportunities facing small and medium-sized business owners.
Elise Balsillie - Small-business Technology Complexity, Burnout, Practical Artificial Intelligence Adoption, Local Visibility, Owner Dependency, And Building Systems That Support Business Growth.
Bill Lang - Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, Solopreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Succession Planning, Cash Flow, Regional Businesses, And Small-business Policy.
Trevor Young - Business Authority, Public Relations, Thought Leadership, Content-led Communications, Owned Media, Visibility, Reputation, And Founder-led Business Growth.
Peta Fielding - Building An Independent Craft Brewery, Acquiring A Distressed Business, Competing With Multinational Companies, Funding, Strategic Growth, Community Engagement, Leadership, And Succession.
Andrew Clements - Employee Ownership Trusts, SME Succession, Regulatory Reform, Staged Business Exits, Employee Engagement, Productivity, And Preserving Locally Owned Businesses.
People First, Technology Second: Building Uptake Digital- Brenton Johnson
September 30, 2026
People First, Technology Second: Building Uptake Digital with Brenton JohnsonEpisode Description:What is the secret to scaling a tech company while ensuring it stays human-centric, unique, and intentional? In this episode, we sit down with Brenton Johnson, founder of Uptake Digital, to explore how he built a thriving Managed Service Provider (MSP) by putting people and purpose before "gazillion-dollar" scale.Brenton shares his entrepreneurial journey—from fixing computers for slabs of beer to...
The Hidden Cost of Too Much Technology in Small Business: Elise Balsillie
September 16, 2026
Overcoming Small Business Burnout: Why You Need Simpler Systems, Not More TechWelcome to another episode of the Owner to Owner Podcast. If you’ve ever wondered how to reduce small business burnout, the answer often starts with simplifying your small business tech stack. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the endless apps, subscriptions, and communication channels required to run your business today? You aren't alone.In this episode, Michael sits down with Elise Balsillie, Head of Thryv ANZ, to un...
Why More Graduates Are Buying Businesses Instead of Starting Them: Bill Lang
September 02, 2026
In this episode of the Owner to Owner Podcast, Michael sits down with Bill Lang—Chair of Small Business Australia, Co-chair of Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs for Oceania, and a seasoned business founder and advisor. They dive deep into the rising trend of "entrepreneurship through acquisition," exploring why buying an established business is becoming an increasingly popular and less risky alternative to the traditional startup model. Bill shares fascinating insights from his recent Harvard Busi...
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Owner To Owner Podcast is hosted by Michael Kerr. Its publicly listed emails are hello@ownertoownerpodcast.com.au and michael.kerr@kerrcapital.com.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed emails for Owner To Owner Podcast: hello@ownertoownerpodcast.com.au and michael.kerr@kerrcapital.com.au.
Podseeker estimates Owner To Owner Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Owner To Owner Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Australian small-business owners, founders, senior business leaders, industry advocates, and experienced advisers with practical expertise and a credible real-world track record. Common among recent guests: Founded, co-founded, acquired, or led a business; Held a senior leadership or industry advocacy position; Built expertise in small-business operations, growth, succession, ownership transition, or business strategy. Recent guests include Elise Balsillie, Bill Lang, and Trevor Young.
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Succession Planning, and Business Acquisition. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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michael.kerr@kerrcapital.com.au
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