In this episode, we’re joined by Geordie Miles, CEO of Spark Event Group and VIPeople. From his early days in motorsport to launching Miles Per Hour, Geordie shares how backing himself led to building and scaling a national events and workforce business.
We unpack the evolution of Spark Event Group, the acquisition of VIPeople, and what it really takes to grow through mergers, systems and people - without losing your values.
CONNECT WITH GEORDIE
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/geordie-miles/
Spark Event Group - https://sparkeventgroup.com
VIPeople - https://vipeople.com.au
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In this short, sharp episode we cover those pesky acronyms everyone throws around!
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In this episode, Em & Karina share some vulnerable Good & Gritty business updates before diving into 4 Aussie Business stories.
1. The BoM spent $96m on its website rebrand
https://thedailyaus.com.au/news/BoM-spent-$96-million-on-website-rebrand-23-11-2025
https://www.bom.gov.au/work-continues-to-deliver-website-improvements
2. Let’s talk (honestly) about the Tik Tok Awards
3. An Ashes test win in two days, but it’s not a total win
Black Friday Regroup
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cMu6GLFJFraG8RHCA9iSd?si=7aFCOQENS5mEZ3hOAnDasg
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In this week's episode we tackle one of the most daunting steps as a business owner - expanding through your people!
Natalie Colton from CareerKind answers Em & Karina's many (anxious!!) questions and gives phenomenal advice to make it WAY less scary.
👋 Connect with Nat:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/career_kind/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/career-kind/
Website - https://careerkind.com.au
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/youreingoodcompany__/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/youreingoodcompany/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@youreingoodcompany
Website - https://youreingoodcompany.com.au
Reach out - hello@youreingoodcompany.com.au
In this weeks episode, Em & Karina give an update on all things business in the Good & the Gritty, followed by a deep dive into some recent Aussie business stories that sparked their interest.
SOURCES:
Menulog is leaving Australia - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-13/menulog-is-closing-down-in-australia-here-s-what-we-know/106002740
A course correct for the Australian news in industry? – https://mumbrella.com.au/news-bargaining-incentive-back-on-the-agenda-907217
The Daily Aus (TDA) breaks even thanks to newsletter pivot – https://mumbrella.com.au/the-daily-aus-breaks-even-on-back-of-newsletter-focus-906264
Has staying startup been a commercial decision for Shameless Media? - https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ20lg5j546/?igsh=cGs4YWFxazVnMXI5
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In this episode Em & Karina along with Gracen Hawks from Hawks beauty unpack what customer loyalty means to each of their businesses.
For the second interview podcast, Em and Karina interview Gracen Hawks!
Founder of Hawks Beauty and Karina’s long-time go-to for all things beauty.
Em and Karina are joined by Sophia Salmon, founder of Wise Mind Consulting, to unpack how to find the balance between business and personal finances.
This episode dives into business structures, charge-out rates, and the realities of paying yourself - plus how confidence (or lack of it) shows up in your money decisions as a small business owner.
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CONNECT WITH SOPH
Today the floor is all yours! Let us induldge in some of our community's business NIGHTMARES!
What is top of the list when starting a business? Well.. let us help you right here!
Resources:
IGC Good Guide to Starting a Business - https://youreingoodcompany.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/The-Good-Guide-to-Starting-a-Business.pdf
Personal Board of Directors Worksheet - https://youreingoodcompany.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Personal-Board-Worksheet.pdf
Business Structures - https://business.gov.au/planning/business-structures-and-types/business-structures
Before we interview anyone else… we interviewed each other!
Get to know us in a new ep of In Good Company, dropping Tuesday morning.
Today we want to teach you all about your good person radar!
Welcome to In Good Company, the podcast that believes good business starts with good people!
In this episode we want to give you an introduction into who we are, what we are about, and want we are going to bring you every week right here.
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