I’m not sure about everyone else, but I am constantly hearing about how bad things are in business at the moment, let’s face it with a lot of vacant stores in the CBD, the constant talk of how “so and so lost their job” and “the Jones’ are moving to the mainland” it is hard to avoid the talk. I have really been trying to think of ways to help people out and improve their businesses, but it’s not an easy situation for a lot of people out there – with internet shopping now so available to everyone it is hard as a small business to compete with not only the internet but the BIG chain stores – so one thing I decided I can do is offer my help during my quieter months – so I plan on offering myself to friends that I know who are doing it tough just by offering to work for them for free, whatever they need me to do I am up for it!!
When I was asked by Chris Antypas at the Launceston branch of Aussie Home Loans to photograph their luncheon with “Aussie John” aka John Symond – I was keen as I did not know much about the Aussie Home Loans story – I do a fair few of these types of promotions but this one was excellent, I could not help but get really into what Aussie John was talking about – he talked about our economy and how tough ALL of Australia is doing, not just Launceston or Tasmania but the whole of Australia. John is an incredibly motivating guy, not someone who came from money and had an easy life like some speakers, rather he is a battler himself who has worked hard and had a lot of tough times throughout his own life, he took those tough times and knowledge and decided to take on the banks and try to bring more fairness into the marketplace for all Australian’s buying a home.
Many great suggestions were made, but one point in particular that John made and I totally agree with is that we all need to work together more, by that I mean not looking at our competitors and thinking of them as the enemy, but becoming friends with them and working out how you can help each other mutually. I guess the message is that we need to go out of our little worlds once in a while and work mutually with other businesses and look at ways to help each other out.
I almost got so into the discussion I forgot what I was there for (Only for a split second mind you..haha) – Aussie John is a great guy, very down to earth and is someone who makes a lot of sense. The biggest message I got out of it is …….. WE ARE NOT ALONE, ALL of Australia is telling him how tough things are BUT things will change “nothing lasts forever” and we need to work together to get through these tougher times.
I came out of the luncheon feeling a lot more positive about life in Tasmania in general I guess, things will get better people !!
If you are looking at your home loan and wondering “am I paying too much?” drop into the local store and have a chat with the team – they will help you get the best deal possible!
for making my day not only special but capturing my happiest moments!
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