Educating future entrepreneurs. Investing in big ideas.

You know how entrepreneurs struggle with everything, everywhere, all at once? Yep. So do I.

Given the fact that I am now old enough to remember the comet that killed the dinosaurs, I've made so many wild mistakes across so many industries and so many attempts to be an adult, that I figured that I had better be honest about it. Firstly, because someone, somewhere might have photos to prove what I did in the 90s. Secondly, because age comes with a certain level of "don't give a damn" that I am enjoying leveraging.

So what do I do?

1. Create a lot of content online because I enjoy it and I am an attention-seeking show pony.
2. Train organisations in digital skills, AI adoption and speaking confidence.
3. Train individuals in all those same things in-person and online.
4. Buy distressed retail and food/bev businesses, fix them and grow them.
5. Train small business owners Australia-wide on behalf of Meta AU/NZ.
6. Deliver digital advisory services for the ASBAS Digital Solutions program.
7. Deliver an innovation and entrepreneurship program for Darwin Innovation Hub.
8. Write long lists of things that I do.

You can book a one-hour call with me for $165 (AU).
You can subscribe to my newsletters through this profile.
You can run screaming from this profile and tell people I'm an idiot.

I'm happy with any of those actions.

Dante St James

The little camera trick that makes you look more welcoming - and a whole lot less arrogant.

Educating entrepreneurs, speakers & leaders.

I admit it. My LinkedIn Local nights in 2025 got stale. As the year dragged on, I felt like I was just "calling it in."

I had to make a decision this year on whether I let the whole thing go, or try something new.

Given that I have quit way too many things over way too many years, I decided to give it one more year, but mix it up.

Our February LinkedIn Local Darwin event wasn't a networking event, but networking happened.

It wasn't a pitching event, but people pitched naturally and within context.

The food and drinks were there as they usually would be.

But the whole thing was different.

I stole the idea of movement to music from Ripple Festival, who did this so well last year

I made up an activity called "Build a Bridge" where groups collaborated on ideas of how to get each other from where they are to where they want to be.

We made bloody paper planes and threw them around.

People relaxed. They laughed. They had conversations that lasted long after the activities stopped.

So I guess that I'll be continuing LinkedIn Local Darwin this year after all.

But I suppose that was the plan all along.

Oh - and the next one in April will be completely different to this one as well.

I'll let you know when it's on in the next month.

Clever Cafe

Our entrepreneurs experience the benefits of a premium Clever Cafe membership, enjoying complimentary access and a directory listing for networking, exposure, and growth opportunities. They also gain access to exclusive rates on accredited business coaching, mentorship, planning software, management courses, culinary education, and a wealth of valuable resources.

We empower our members to take control of their cafe entrepreneurship journey through a self-managed customer portal. By immersing themselves in a custom cafe ecosystem designed to seamlessly support both them and their cafe business, they can navigate their path to success.

Founder

HospoSure

HospoSure is an easy-to-use software designed for cafe planning and modelling, providing recipe analysis and financial metrics. It offers helpful pointers and coaching tips, integrating hundreds of templates, expert coaching guides, and valuable insights into the realities of running a successful cafe.

Users gain access to accredited hospitality coaching and expert mentorship on demand through our specialised simulator software. This equips cafe entrepreneurs with the knowledge and insight needed for long-term success.

Co-Founder

Realise Business

As the Head of the Realise Business Hospitality Coaching Academy, I bring a focused and results-driven approach. With tailored programs designed for the hospitality sector, my goal is clear: deliver concrete, game-changing results for every single client I serve.

✔ Design, create, and manage large-scale programs for the hospitality sector, blending creativity, technology, analytical thinking, and data to yield powerful outcomes.
✔ Specialist expertise and proven powerful outcomes with menu development, supply chain, and operational optimisation to achieve transformative results.
✔ Empower business owners and key managers through meaningful skill enhancement and upskilling opportunities, catalyzing positive transformations, increasing revenue, and boosting profitability.
✔ Optimise core business models with expert operational methodologies and comprehensive training, fueling financial stability and sustainable growth.

Specialist Hospitality Consultant 

As the Entrepreneurship Facilitator for Liverpool and South-West Sydney, I offered the following services:

✔Assisted individuals in starting and developing their businesses, providing ongoing guidance and support throughout the process.
✔ Helped micro-business owners sustain their small enterprises by implementing effective strategies to keep their businesses operational.
✔ Provided comprehensive business viability and health checks, offering coaching and mentorship to entrepreneurs.
✔ Facilitated networking events, meetings, webinars, and relevant gatherings to foster valuable connections among entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurship Facilitator

Tim Noye 

With over 27 years of hands-on experience in the industry, I bring a wealth of insights as a Leading Hospitality Mentor, ICF Accredited Business Coach, Certified Performance Coach, Professional Chef, and Entrepreneur. Beyond my background as a highly trained and award-winning chef, I've also owned and operated various hospitality businesses, managing QSRs and cafes.

Hospitality & Small Business Specialist

With over 26 years of experience in the hospitality industry, I offer a unique blend of expertise as a hospitality entrepreneur, accredited business and performance coach, and specialist consultant. Having logged more than 6000 coaching hours, I have demonstrated a proven track record of driving success in both established and emerging ventures. My background also includes distinguished achievements as a multi-award-winning, Michelin-trained chef, enriching my insights and approach to hospitality management.

As an advocate for startups, I founded Clever Cafe and co-founded HospoSure. These platforms empower cafe industry entrepreneurs through accessible support, expert advisory services, practical tools, online courses, and valuable resources, guiding them toward building fulfilling, sustainable, and profitable ventures.

Furthermore, as the lead consultant at the Realise Business Hospitality Academy, I design, create, and manage large-scale programs tailored for scale-up and multi-site hospitality businesses. This involves deep-dive consultancy to ensure measurable returns on investments and deliver powerful, impactful outcomes.

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