Welcome to Episode 1, Season 1 of The Billion Dollar Boss Podcast. In the very first episode, Melissa Gielnik sits down with Kirra Ligudzinski to introduce the women behind the podcast and share the real story behind more than 25 years in business. From growing up in Melbourne’s western suburbs, starting her own mortgage broking business from her mum’s office, to building Smart Lending, navigating divorce, scaling a team, trying different business ventures and learning from the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

Melissa opens up about the lessons that have shaped her approach to business and life, why you need to just start, why success is about being able to keep going when things get touch, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and why the small 1% changes you make every day can ultimately create the biggest results.

In this episode:

• Melissa’s journey from starting out as a sole operator to building a successful business
• Why “just start” is one of her biggest lessons for entrepreneurs
• The reality behind the success you see on social media
• Why failure, setbacks and difficult seasons can become your greatest lessons
• Building a business while keeping family, relationships and personal development at the core

New episodes of The Billion Dollar Boss Podcast drop weekly.

ABOUT THE BILLION DOLLAR BOSS PODCAST:

The Billion Dollar Boss Podcast is a space for honest conversations about business, ambition, mindset, personal growth and what it really takes to build a successful life and career.

Hosted by Melissa Gielnik, the podcast brings real stories, lessons and conversations designed to inspire you to think bigger, back yourself and take the next step.

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