
What happens when you’re juggling four businesses, four kids, and a whole lot of life? In this episode of The People in Business, we chat with Ric Marks — a Canberra-based entrepreneur who swapped a government career for lawn care, leadership coaching, and digital support for small businesses.
Ric shares candid insights on:
Navigating redundancy and rebuilding with purpose
Choosing where to focus when everything feels urgent
Creating value (not just cutting grass)
Learning to say no and set boundaries with clients
Why being small is actually your business superpower
Whether you're running a solo business, wearing multiple hats, or just figuring it all out — Ric’s story is a reminder that there’s power in backing yourself, adapting, and doing business your way.
🎙 Episode 08 — now streaming on The People in Business.