#29 | From Broadmeadows to the Boardroom - The Crazy Life of John Ilhan

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Made in Migration

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Welcome to the Made in Migration podcast, brought to you by LawGration – the specialist law firm that helps individuals and organisations navigate the complex world of Australian immigration and citizenship law. Here, we’ll talk about all things to do with migrating to Australia. We’re going to learn, grow and be inspired together. Make sure you subscribe and let us be partners on your journey.

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#29 | From Broadmeadows to the Boardroom - The Crazy Life of John Ilhan

Made in Migration

6 minutes 5 seconds

3 weeks ago

#29 | From Broadmeadows to the Boardroom - The Crazy Life of John Ilhan

Summary:

This episode of the Made in Migration podcast explores the inspiring journey of John Ilhan, a migrant who transformed the mobile retail industry in Australia. From his humble beginningsas a five-year-old migrant to becoming a successful entrepreneur with Crazy John's, his story is one of resilience, innovation, and philanthropy. John Ilhan’s legacy continues to inspire many, showcasing the power of hard work andcommunity spirit.

Keywords:

John Ilhan, Mustafa Ilhan, Crazy John's, Australian immigration, entrepreneurship, mobile retail, philanthropy,migrant success stories, resilience, business legacy, community impact

Chapters:

00:46 - The Journey Begins: John Ilhan's Early Life

02:34 - From Salesman to Entrepreneur: The Birth of Crazy John's

04:43 - Revolutionising Mobile Retail: Crazy John's Impact

05:02 – Unexpected Death and Legacy

Acknowledgments:

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following third parties whose content has greatly enriched this episode:

Archival Audio:

- ‘Crazy John's Nokia N95 - TV Ad - Australia2008’, published on the Tape Age YouTube channel on 11 September 2020, accessed via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVldnzjQa7g.

- ‘John Ilhan of Crazy Johns speaks with ReubenBuchanan’, published on the Action4Success YouTube channel on 29 July 2008, accessed via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4kilaxxrII&t=134s.

- ‘Proud locals defend reputation of infamousAussie neighbourhood | A Current Affair’ published on the A Current Affair YouTube channel on 4 February 2023, accessed via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbCxn9-UQfc&t=44s.

Music:

- ‘Sad Documentary Sorrowful Music’ by HitsLab,published on the Pixabay platform, accessed via: https://pixabay.com/music/tragedy-sad-documentary-sorrowful-music-342263/.

- ‘Traditional Turkish Music.’ published on the JammK Gonzo YouTube channel on 4 August 2013, accessed via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1lR4Mlu9OI&list=RDs1lR4Mlu9OI&start_radio=1.

Photograph:

- Australian Broadcasting Corporation article, “Tributes flow for 'Crazy John', published 24 October 2007, accessed via: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-10-24/tributes-flow-for-crazy-john/707576.

As always, many thanks to our editor, Ryan Prestipino of Fallen Pine Studio, for his amazing work behind the scenes.

And of course, thank you to our listeners, without which this podcast would simply not exist.

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