Episode 12 – Michael Grundon Podcast
In this inspiring episode, Michael’s insights reveal the importance of community, integrity in business, and face-to-face connections to help First Nations businesses grow.
Michael Grundon
As Co-Founder of GaWun Supplies, Michael is shaping more than one of Australia’s leading First Nations-owned workwear brand. He’s creating a blueprint for what it means to lead with culture, community, and care. Michael talks with Dominique Lamb about where business starts—not with profit margins, but with purpose and truth. The kind passed down, fought for, and carried forward as legacy for creating sustainable businesses and communities.
Covered in this episode:
- Michael’s motivation to launch Gawun and reconnect with culture.
- The impact of storytelling and cultural education.
- Why aligning with the right people and values is non-negotiable.
- The importance of building strong business foundations over fast scaling.
- Navigating business as an introvert and learning to network with purpose.
- Tips for connecting with and supporting First Nations businesses.
- What the “Murray grapevine” means for First Nations entrepreneurship.
- Michael’s mantra: family, community and remembering your purpose.
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Small Business Big Stories is produced by Queensland Small Business Commissioner and The Podcast Boss.