Episode 11 – Julia Spicer OAM Podcast
A regional and rural changemaker, Julia Spicer OAM is a powerhouse entrepreneur and former Queensland Chief Entrepreneur. She’s sharing real-world lessons on resilience, community, and what it takes to thrive outside the city. Get ready to be inspired!
Julia Spicer
Meet Julia Spicer OAM—trailblazing entrepreneur and former Queensland Chief Entrepreneur as she reveals what it really takes to build strong, sustainable businesses in the bush. From practical insights on resilience to the power of local networks, Julia shares lessons learned from the ground up. Plus, discover The Connection Table, her game-changing initiative driving diverse regional leadership.
Covered in this episode:
- Julia’s path from necessity-driven entrepreneur to regional business leader.
- How to identify and solve community-specific business problems.
- The value of local connections in building long-lasting businesses.
- Practical financial strategies every business owner should embrace.
- The importance of succession planning beyond agriculture.
- Advice on launching and scaling a successful consulting business.
- Julia’s co-founded initiative, “The Connection Table,” fostering regional leadership.
- Julia’s unique business mantra: Viable and vibrant communities’ matter.
Links from this episode
Check out Engage and Create Consulting and The Connection Table
Small Business Big Stories is produced by Queensland Small Business Commissioner and The Podcast Boss.