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On the first Wednesday of the Month, some of South Australia’s most successful and motivated people get together over breakfast to discuss, learn, share and grow – personally and professionally.

Join Stan Kontos and the team on “Property Insights” and get up to date cutting edge information from three of Adelaide’s experts. Stan always says “You alone can do it but you cannot do it alone” so come along to take your real estate knowledge to the next level.

Our panel of experts Peter Koulizos “The Property Professor”, Michael Hickinbotham “South Australia’s largest residential builder” and Craig Holden “Adelaide city’s foremost apartment developer”, share collectively over 100 years of real estate experience. Real estate and interest rates follow cycles so come along to see how you can benefit in 2023 and beyond. Hear the latest trends, predictions, and market analysis.

Property Investment Insights

with a panel of Adelaide Property Experts including

Craig Holden | FORME PROJEX
Peter Koulizos | The Property Professor
Michael Hickinbotham | Hickinbotham Group

Wednesday 5 April 2023 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM (networking from 6.30)
Adelaide Pavilion | Veale Gardens
cnr South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide
OR ONLINE VIA ZOOM

With 2023 expected to bring stormy conditions and rougher waters in the property market, these experts will help you set your sail in the right direction” so you can move towards greater wealth creation no matter what storm is coming up.

About our guests

Craig Holden | FORME PROJEX
Craig’s career encompasses architecture, project management, construction, real estate and development. Craig was appointed as Chair of the State Planning Commission in November 2021. Prior to this appointment, Craig had been a Member of the Commission since November 2018.Adelaide born Craig Andrew Holden, Founding Director of Forme Projex, has been building high in the CBD of Adelaide, Hurtle & Co, Nora Living and Imagine Halifax, just to name a few.
Craig’s career encompasses architecture, project management, construction, real estate and development.Craig was appointed as Chair of the State Planning Commission in November 2021. Prior to this appointment, Craig had been a Member of the Commission since November 2018.
Craig has been a recent board member of Common Ground, Renewal SA and the South Australian Housing Trust and is currently a board member of the ACH Group and the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA).
Craig is committed to ensuring that all South Australians benefit from land use planning policy that is equitable, informed and contemporary.

Peter Koulizos | The Property Professor
Peter is currently the National Coordinator of the Property and Share Investment courses at TafeSA, Gold Coast TAFE and The Property School in Sydney. He also teaches in the Property degree program at the University of South Australia. He holds a teaching degree, Graduate Diploma in Property and Masters of Business (Property). He has been teaching in real estate and investment for over ten years. Peter also personally invests in property.
Peter has the ability to combine the theory of property investment with the practical aspects so as to teach people how to make money for themselves from investing in property, whether they be buying, selling, renting, renovating or developing property.
Peter also researches property markets around the nation, looking for the best suburbs to invest in each capital city. He has recently published a book titled “The Property Professor’s Top Australian Suburbs”.

Michael Hickinbotham | Hickinbotham Group
Michael Hickinbotham is passionate about the power of home ownership to improve and transform lives.
Michael is Managing Director of the Hickinbotham Group, a diversified family business spanning construction, development, premium spirits, finance and biotechnology.
Under Michael’s leadership the Group builds one in every four homes in greater Adelaide and currently has more than $2 billion in significant developments.
Hickinbotham has developed more than 60 community estates, built more than 45,000 homes and created housing for more than 100,000 Australians. It is Australia’s 8th largest detached residential builder and has been South Australia’s largest home builder for almost 20 years.
Michael has received a Centenary Medal for his services to the Australian building industry and the community, an Honorary Doctorate from the University of South Australia for his contribution to South Australia and his commitment to education, and the Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) most prestigious honour, the Sir Phillip Lynch Award of Excellence.
Outside the building company, Michael has entrepreneurial, philanthropic and investment interests.
Drawing on his grandfather’s legacy in the science of wine and spirits, Michael founded the Australian Distilling Company, Australia’s most awarded distillery.
Michael is committed to the advancement of medical research as a major investor in Australian life sciences company, Sementis.
Michael is a strong and quiet supporter of local charities, community groups, sporting teams and the arts. He has made significant contributions to the University of Adelaide, the Hickinbotham Roseworthy Wine Science Laboratory and St Columba College at Andrews Farm.

 

Join us at Breakfast at the Next Level, on Wednesday 5 April 2023. The SOL Results team looks forward to welcoming you.
Buy your tickets now to secure your place.

1079 Life and SOL Results presents BREAKFAST AT THE NEXT LEVEL

On the first Wednesday of the Month, some of South Australia’s most successful and motivated people get together over breakfast to discuss, learn, share and grow – personally and professionally.

 

Join Stan Kontos and the team at SOL Results for our next inspirational breakfast when we meet with Adelaide Fringe Director Heather Croall. Adelaide Fringe is Australia’s biggest arts festival, seeing the city transform into a magical summer festival playground for a month every year. Since 1960, it has been one of the most loved festivals in the world, and in 2015, Heather Croall took on the role of Director and CEO. Heather Croall has won the Festival Management CEO of the Year 2022 (Australia) as voted by CEO Monthly magazine.

Adelaide Fringe Director Heather Croall – A World Leader in the Arts, Culture and Film

with Adelaide Fringe director and CEO Heather Croall

 

Wednesday 1 March 2023 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM

Adelaide Pavilion | Veale Gardens

cnr South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide

OR ONLINE VIA ZOOM

 

Heather Croall is the Director and Chief Executive at Adelaide Fringe. Heather is known as a visionary in the creative sector. Under her leadership, every festival Heather has run has seen an increase in turn over, and been met with high critical acclaim.

About our guest Heather Croall

Heather is an experienced CEO and Director known as a visionary in the creative sector who delivers innovative festival programs, new audiences and organisational growth.

Under her leadership, every festival Heather has run has seen an increase in turn over, been met with high critical acclaim, delivered increased ticket sales and expanded audience demographic. Heather embraces adaptive and agile leadership methodologies and is known for implementing innovative digital platforms and systems that drive change and growth.

Heather is a filmmaker and has produced and directed documentaries for SBS, ABC, Ch 4 and BBC.

She first worked at the Fringe Star Club in the early 1990’s and also ran the film event, Shoot the Fringe from 1992 to 2002, then was Director at the Australian Documentary Conference before going to the UK to take up Festival Director and CEO role at the Sheffield Doc/Fest from 2005 – 2015.

Join us at Breakfast at the Next Level, on Wednesday 1 March 2023. The SOL Results team looks forward to welcoming you. Buy your tickets now to secure your place.

1079 Life and SOL Results presents BREAKFAST AT THE NEXT LEVEL

On the first Wednesday of the Month, some of South Australia’s most successful and motivated people get together over breakfast to discuss, learn, share and grow – personally and professionally.

 

Join Stan Kontos and the team at SOL Results for our next inspirational breakfast when we meet with Anthony Kittel is the CEO and Owner of the REDARC Group. Owner of REDARC Electronics for over 20 years, the story of Anthony Kittel is an interesting one. Built on foundations of a dedication to customer service, innovation and continual improvement, Anthony’s drive and dedication has set the tone for what has been a successful growth period for REDARC and its teams.

What it Takes To Create a World Class Business REDARC Products – Leading in Automotive, Mining & Defence Industries
with Anthony Kittel – Owner, CEO and Managing Director REDARC Group

Wednesday 1 February 2023 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM
Adelaide Pavilion | Veale Gardens
cnr South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide

Anthony Kittel is the CEO and Owner of the REDARC Group. REDARC was established in 1979 and manufactures a range of portable power products. They supply products to the automotive, mining, defence, trucking, agricultural and marine industries. In April 2022, Anthony was inducted into the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association Hall of Fame.

About our guest Anthony Kittel

Anthony Kittel is the CEO and Owner of the REDARC Group. REDARC is a Lonsdale SA based, an advanced manufacturer employing 360 staff including an office at the Williamtown Aerospace Centre in NSW and an office in Melbourne employing 20 staff. REDARC was established in 1979 and manufactures a range of portable power products for vehicle applications including battery management and charging systems, power supplies, voltage converters, vehicle safety products and inverters. REDARC supplies products to the automotive, mining, defence, trucking, agricultural and marine industries.

Born in Port Augusta South Australia, Anthony graduated as a qualified Mechanical Engineer at the South Australian Institute of Technology (now UniSA) and completed his MBA at the University of Adelaide. In 2013, Anthony graduated from the three year Owners Presidents Management (OPM) program at Harvard Business School.

In April 2018, Anthony was conferred the Degree of Doctor of the University honoris causa, Flinders University. His Honorary Doctorate recognises his unrelenting focus on transformative workplace culture and new product development, as well and his investment in the business leaders of tomorrow through mentorship, professional development and career guidance.

In April 2022, Anthony was inducted into the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association Hall of Fame. This award recognises the creativity, industriousness and accomplishments of outstanding individuals who have contributed to the ongoing success of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Industry.

Anthony is the National Vice President & Director of Australian Industry Group, Chair of the Flinders University Engineering College of Science and Engineering Industry Advisory Board and a member of the Adelaide University Business School Industry Advisory Board. He is also a past Chairperson of the South Australian Training and Skills Commission.

Anthony is also a Director of privately owned technology businesses Coogee Metals Limited, Asension and Silentium Defence. He is also an Advisory Board Member of Space Machines Company.

He is a Chartered Professional Engineer, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia, and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Join us at Breakfast at the Next Level, on Wednesday 1 February 2023. The SOL Results team looks forward to welcoming you. Buy your tickets now to secure your place.

1079 Life and SOL Results presents BREAKFAST AT THE NEXT LEVEL

 

THE BEST THINKERS ALWAYS FIND A WAY TO SUCCEED IN LIFE

There are strategies for success. Things we know work when they’re applied consistently. They’re age-old strategies, yet they’re not taught in schools, universities or technical colleges. Chances are, your parents didn’t teach you either. Not because they didn’t want to, just because no one taught them. In fact, it’s surprising how few people know and use them.

Join us and learn from the expert! Peter Koulizos, The Property Expert, who will help you understand capital growth, and provide you with a snapshot and a step by step process when selecting suburbs for potential investment

Not all suburbs are alike, therefore not all suburbs have the same investment potential. There is both an art and a science to selecting suburbs for their capital growth potential. Peter Koulizos will show you, step by step, how to find the best investment suburbs.

WEDNESDAY 25 October 2023 | 7.00 PM – 8.00 PM ACDT (light refreshments included)

How to Pick a Property Hotspot: It’s Both an Art and a Science with Peter Koulizos – The Property Professor

Networking from 6.30 PM

Marshall & Brougham | 12 Dequetteville Terrace, Kent Town SA 5067

About our guest speaker Peter Koulizos | The Property Professor

Peter is currently the National Coordinator of the Property and Share Investment courses at TafeSA, Gold Coast TAFE and The Property School in Sydney. He also teaches in the Property degree program at the University of South Australia. He holds a teaching degree, Graduate Diploma in Property and Masters of Business (Property). He has been teaching in real estate and investment for over ten years. Peter also personally invests in property.

Peter has the ability to combine the theory of property investment with the practical aspects so as to teach people how to make money for themselves from investing in property, whether they be buying, selling, renting, renovating or developing property. Peter also researches property markets around the nation, looking for the best suburbs to invest in each capital city. He has recently published a book titled “The Property Professor’s Top Australian Suburbs”.

Join us on Wednesday 25th October 2023.

The SOL Results team looks forward to welcoming you. Buy your tickets now to secure your place!

 

Making Diamonds out of Coal – The Bensimon Family Story

 

with guest speakers Albert & Toby Bensimon

 

Welcome the month of September with a hint of sparkle when we sit down to Breakfast at the Next Level with Shiels jewellery proprietor and chairman Albert Bensimon and his son, Toby Bensimon, Shiels managing director. After purchasing the Shiels business in 1977 from the widow of founder Jack Shiels, Albert and his team have grown the retailer from one store in the Central Markets area in Adelaide to a total of more than 40 outlets in all major shopping centres in Adelaide, Perth and, most recently, Brisbane.

The Bensimon’s commitment to quality at great prices has been the foundation of the Shiels business model. When Albert and his wife, Nyra, took over the original Shiels store, they invested in putting solid gold and diamonds into the offering, selling it at “exceptionally good prices”.

“Within three years, Nyra and I had started creating a chain business. Wherever Westfield went, we opened a store,” Albert said. Soon, Albert learnt that operating a multi-store organisation was completely different to managing one store, and required a different skill set.

“Chain stores require a different level of management. Earning trust from customers is easier on a one-to-one basis in a boutique store. On an overall basis, trust comes with good service, good prices, and good product. We’ve done that, and people come flocking through our doors in large numbers”.

Over the next 20 years, Albert became one of Adelaide’s best-known retail identities. His riotous ‘no hoo-haa’ advertising campaigns caught the attention of the Adelaide public, lifting sales during what was a tough time for the business. Albert says that being willing to take risks has been an important part of his entrepreneurship.

“Our business hasn’t always made money. It has gone through some difficult periods where it has actually lost money, so disrupting the market has sometimes been essential to our ongoing success,” he said.

Toby Bensimon began working for Shiels at the age of 15, and has learnt the business literally from the ground up – among his earliest tasks were vacuuming and cleaning windows. Since taking over the managing directorship from his father, Toby has been key to the growth of the Shiels. As well as making inroads in the jewellery trade, he is a co-founder of Podpac, Australia’s largest manufacturer of coffee capsules.

Among Toby’s biggest influences at Shiels has been turning the focus of the business’ marketing to the millennial age group.
“Millennials are our biggest customer group, but not at the exclusion of other age groups. For example, we recognise that Millennials dislike receiving phone calls. So, text-based conversations have been an important addition to our communications.

“We divide our marketing strategy according to the age group of our customers. Understanding our customers to that level is the difference between success and failure in an age where we can choose to communicate through multiple medias,” Toby said.

The culture of Shiels is also important to Toby. He says Shiels fosters a culture of acceptance.
“We truly value the input of people who are better at their jobs than (Albert and I) could ever be. We surround ourselves with people who are outstanding in their field, and we do well to listen to them.”

Albert agrees, saying “A third of our office employees have been with us for more than 40 years, since day one.”
“I think we are reasonable employers,” he continued, with a smile.

The Bensimons are working towards having stores nationwide, and lifting online sales.

In recognition of Albert’s service to business and to the community, Albert was made a member of the Order of Australia in this year’s Australia Day Honours List. In 1994, he established the Helpmann Academy to promote the arts in South Australia. He is a long-serving member of Rotary, and is a Paul Harris Fellow in recognition of his individual financial contributions to The Rotary Foundation.

Join us for this special event. Enjoy the morning with Albert and Toby Bensimon, and hear more about how they have stayed ahead of the competition to create their successful group of stores.

 

Creating Certainty during Uncertain Times with Stan Kontos and Peter Gardiakos

How to develop resilience, overcome adversity and be a better leader with Stan Kontos and Peter Gardiakos

About this Event

Join us at Fedoras Restaurant – or join via Zoom

With Guest Speakers Stan Kontos and Peter Gardiakos

Creating Certainty during Uncertain Times

How to develop resilience, overcome adversity and be a better leader

Wednesday 7 October 2020 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM (networking starts 6.30AM)

Hilton Hotel – Fedoras Restaurant – 264 South Road Hilton

Join us at Fedoras Restaurant Hilton or online via Zoom

At Breakfast at the Next Level, on Wednesday 7 October 2020, guests will be treated to a big helping of leadership inspiration. SOL Results directors and co-founders Stan Kontos and Peter Gardiakos will share tried and proven strategies about how to develop resilience, overcome adversity and be a better leader during uncertain times. Buy your tickets today, and get set to learn about establishing and maintaining a mindset targeted on personal and professional improvement and how it’s going to create incredible and lasting results in your life.

Peter Gardiakos is an entrepreneur, an NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) practitioner, a business owner, coach, mentor, and public speaker. He holds a Bachelor degree in Pharmacy and, over the past 30 years, has become a leader in the industry.

His areas of specialty include health optimisation, sustaining vitality and energy, and creating life balance, as well as business mentoring and culture development.

Currently, Peter is the director and co-founder of a number of privately-held companies in a range of sectors from health and self-development, to consumer-based retail, and mentoring, coaching and business services.

At SOL Results, Peter’s mission is to coach entrepreneurs and executives to use focussed strategic plans and learn how to measure the execution of strategies in order to create a culture of success.

Stan Kontos is also an accredited NLP practitioner and trainer. As an author, mentor, coach, and inspiration speaker, Stan’s purpose is to share his insights into how to live successfully and positively while achieving better life balance. Overcoming stress and mastering time management are among his areas of passion that he enjoys sharing with other South Australian business leaders.

Together on 7 October at this special breakfast event, Peter and Stan will inspire guests in creating certainty, develop resilience and overcome adversity to become better leaders during these uncertain times.

Get set to be inspired at this special breakfast event. You’ll be sure to return to your business and your relationships with new motivations and ideas about how you can be the most successful leader.

Don’t wait. Join the SOL Results team and South Australian business leaders on Wednesday 7 October 2020. Buy your tickets now to secure your place!

Yours in success,

The SOL Results Team

Join us at Fedoras Restaurant – or join via ZOOM
With guestspeaker Brenton Ragless – Nine Presenter
The Influence of Media in Our Life – The Brenton Ragless Story – The voice of calmness in a turbulent world
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM (networking starts 6.30AM)
Hilton Hotel – Fedoras Restaurant – 264 South Road Hilton or ONLINE via ZOOM
Welcome the month of November, when we catch up with Brenton Ragless, TV news anchor for Nine’s 6pm bulletin in Adelaide & occasional host for their national ‘Today’ show in Sydney.
Born in South Australia, Brenton has an extensive background in broadcast media, public relations, emergency services, weather, defence & tourism.
Prior to starting with Nine as their weather presenter in 2008, Brenton was a media spokesperson for the SA Country Fire Service, and a fire & emergencies reporter for ABC radio.
He graduated from a Masters Degree in Communication at UniSA in 2007, followed by a year in Public Affairs for the Department of Defence, both in Adelaide & Canberra.One of his first jobs after finishing Blackwood High School was voicing national forecasts for Telstra’s ‘Dial-it Weather Information Service’ before working full-time as a Radio Announcer on Adelaide’s 107.9 Life.
Over that same period, Brenton studied a Diploma of Business in Tourism, which led to casual work as a driver/tour guide for Grayline.
Outside of Nine, Brenton is a regular event host, speaker & commentator & still provides support to the CFS as an advocate for fire safety & prevention. He is also an Ambassador for the CFS Foundation, Professional Firefighters Foundation, Junction Australia, ‘Watch Around Water’ safety initiative, Jodi Lee Foundation, School’s Ministry Group, Masters Swimming & the SA State Aquatic & Leisure Centre.
He also lends a hand in the preservation & promotion of South Australia’s railway heritage and is a qualified steam train driver for the National Railway Museum.
The SOL Results team looks forward to welcoming you on 4 November 2020.
Yours in success,
The SOL Results Team

Dr James Muecke – Australian of the Year 2020

The Secret to Living is Giving – Sight For All
– The James Muecke Story

Welcome the month of December, when we catch up with Dr. James Muecke.

Dr. James Muecke AM, graduated with Honors from the University of Adelaide Medical School in 1987. Following his internship, James lived and worked as a doctor in Africa and subsequently as an eye surgeon in the Middle East, battling malaria, wild animals, and rebel soldiers.

He founded Sight For All in 2008, turning his boundless energy into a fight against blindness in the Aboriginal and mainstream communities of Australia and some of the poorest countries of Asia and Africa. Sight For All’s comprehensive and sustainable projects are now impacting on the lives of over one million people each year.

His commitment to social impact and humanitarian endeavors has earnt him a number of awards including an Order of Australia in 2012, the Australian Medical Association’s President’s Leadership Award in 2013, and Ernst & Young’s Social Entrepreneur for Australia in 2015. James is Australian of the Year for 2020.

James is a researcher, a teacher, an author, a musician, a photographer, and a film producer, and uses his many skills to deliver passionate, fascinating, and at times confronting presentations about his life, his work, philanthropy, resilience and social entrepreneurship.

A neurological condition impacting on his dexterity has forced James into a premature retirement from surgery. Not letting his disability slow him down, James has redirected his vigor to crafting films, and has a number of powerful documentaries under his belt and several compelling projects in production.

The SOL Results team looks forward to welcoming you on 9 December 2020.

Yours in success,

The SOL Results Team

Join us at Fedoras Restaurant – or join via Zoom

Fighting Poverty through a Social Enterprise – Overcoming Systematic Poverty in All Its Forms

with guestspeaker Isobel Marshall, Young Australian of the Year
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM (networking starts 6.30AM)

Fedoras Restaurant – Hilton Hotel, 264 South Road Hilton

Young Australian of the year Isobel Marshall is the Director of Health and Education at TABOO and is part way through her degree in Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS) and a Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Adelaide. Isobel is passionate about reproductive health and education programs, and has been awarded the 2021 Young Australian of the Year.

At just 18 years of age, Isobel Marshall co-founded TABOO with school friend Eloise Hall, to help women around the world by breaking down stigma around menstruation and providing greater access to hygiene products.

Isobel and business partner Eloise, crowdfunded $56,000 to launch their range of products in August 2019. TABOO sells high quality, ethically sourced, organic cotton pads and tampons to an Australian market, with 100 per cent of net profits going to One Girls – a charity providing education programs for girls and women in Sierra Leone and Uganda.

Locally, Isobel and TABOO have partnered with Vinnies Women’s Crisis centre, providing free access to pads and tampons for women who require emergency accommodation in South Australia. Recognising period poverty is not just a big city issue, they also support the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council.

Join us at Breakfast at the Next Level, on Wednesday 1 December.

The SOL Results team looks forward to welcoming you.

Buy your tickets now to secure your place!

A two-part inspirational workshop by Stan Kontos & Peter Gardiakos

Get Motivated with Stan Kontos

speaker, coach, entrepreneur and author with a passion for developing human potential

PLUS

Create wealth through shares with Peter Gardiakos

entrepreneur in business, health mentor, NLP practitioner, long term investor and public speaker

Join us at Breakfast at the Next Level, on Wednesday 3 November 2021, when we hear from our very own mastercoaches Stan Kontos & Peter Gardiakos.

Get Motivated with Stan Kontos
Motivation is a key driver in all our lives. Everything we do, we do to gain a good feeling, or to avoid a bad feeling. The secret is knowing how to use emotions and not emotions using us.

No matter what is happening in our lives (good or not so good), wouldn’t it be good to know how to feel good? What if the events of the external world did not affect (excessively) our inner world? This is the science and art of motivation.

Come along to “Get Motivated with Stan Kontos” and learn how to make yourself (and others) feel good. When you know how to make yourself and others feel good, you will improve your leadership skills, and motivated people have (in general) better health, happier relationships, and growing incomes.

 

Create wealth through shares with Peter Gardiakos
Peter Gardiakos will share his insights into how wealth can be created with investing through shares.

Peter started his journey in the sharemarket in 1986 and is investing 35 years later.

Peter will share his insights and some simple rules to follow that have assisted him to be successful in the market, plus some mistakes that common investors make ( him included in the early days) to avoid making.

Please note that Peter is not authorised to give advice about your personal investment or share advice, the morning will be purely educational, Peter’s journey lessons and leanings he has encountered.

So if you are a beginner, new to investing or have experience there is always room for improving your education and knowledge is Peter’s belief and you never know one day in the future you can look back and say WOW.

 

The SOL Results team looks forward to welcoming you.

Buy your tickets now to secure your place!