Ducks Don't Get Cold Feet

Jp Drake
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Ducks Don't Get Cold Feet

Ducks don’t get cold feet...but water does roll off their back. Jp Drake. Second generation grocer, first generation lover of people and their stories. That's probably because he has access to some of the most influential and successful people in Australia. Face of the surprisingly popular LinkedIn video series Retail Wrap, podcasting is the only way we can shut him up.

  1. Roger Drake - How I Built A Supermarket Empire From Scratch | DDGCF #50

    13/11/2024

    Roger Drake - How I Built A Supermarket Empire From Scratch | DDGCF #50

    If you want to know what it takes to build an iconic Australian business from the ground up, this episode is for you. For our 50th episode, and to celebrate Drakes' 50th anniversary in business, I sat down with someone who's been there since the very beginning: my Dad, Roger Drake. From his first job in a butcher shop, to quickly rising through the ranks of Coles - only to be told he "would never make it in retail" - to venturing out to build Drakes, Dad's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Now, with 50 years in the business and nearly 70 stores, he shares the story of his hard work, dedication and passion behind his success. We discuss what he was like as a kid, his early jobs, and the leap to starting his own supermarket. So tune in to hear first hand from someone who has successfully built a business based on family values, hard work, and a passion for always putting the customer first. It's a special episode that not only celebrates our 50th podcast, but also the legacy he's created.

    2h 35m
  2. Marcus Costanzo - Social Media Personality, MKR Contestant & Content Creator | DDGCF #49

    27/10/2024

    Marcus Costanzo - Social Media Personality, MKR Contestant & Content Creator | DDGCF #49

    Widely known for his viral "parmi reviews" and being a contestant on the 2023 season of My Kitchen Rules alongside his mum Sonia, Marcus Costanzo sits down with JP to discuss all things food, content creation, and life philosophies.

    1h 23m
  3. Tyson Beck - The WORLDS BEST Trading Card Creator (and he's from Adelaide?!?!) | DDGCF #48

    28/09/2024

    Tyson Beck - The WORLDS BEST Trading Card Creator (and he's from Adelaide?!?!) | DDGCF #48

    Tyson's trading card designs have got him into some pretty cool situations, with his first graphic design gig for the LA Lakers at just 16 years old. Now, nearly 20 years later, Tyson has thousands of designs under his belt and has rubbed shoulders with some of the world's top athletes, from Stephen Curry to Floyd Mayweather. Join me as I sit down with Tyson to explore what sets his trading card designs apart and how they've gained global recognition - all while still being based in little old Adelaide.

    1h 6m
  4. The Enhanced Games - Olympics on Drugs? (Regular Rants)

    20/08/2024

    The Enhanced Games - Olympics on Drugs? (Regular Rants)

    Imagine the Olympics on drugs... Literally. This is what the Enhanced Games wants to bring to the world. All your favourite sports from the Olympics, but with the doping rules removed. The only twist? The competitors are required to tell the organisers what drugs they are taking for scientific research. It sound pretty wild, but definitely exciting. I know I'll be tuning in - will you?

    9 min
  5. Are the Olympics a waste of taxpayers money? (Regular Rants)

    13/08/2024

    Are the Olympics a waste of taxpayers money? (Regular Rants)

    Paris spent $AUD15 billion hosting the 2024 Olympics, with $2.6 billion going just to clean the Seine River - which was still filthy. What would you have spent the money on? Food and shelter for the homeless? Universal health care? Job creation? Do the pros outweigh the cons of the staggering cost of the Olympics?

    9 min
  6. It's ok to have passions outside of work. (Regular Rants)

    06/08/2024

    It's ok to have passions outside of work. (Regular Rants)

    Another week, another deep life discussion sparked by F1... Max Verstappen copped a lot of backlash after staying up until 3am racing on his sim. What these critics seem to forget is that Max has 3 world championships under his belt and is still well ahead in the current F1 rankings. With all this success, surely he deserves to have a bit of time to himself without being criticised? If the average person is allowed to have passions outside of work, why aren't people in the public eye? Is it right that we hold them to such an unattainable standard? All on this weeks' Jp's Ponderings Podcast.

    6 min
  7. Why TEAMWORK is ESSENTIAL to success (Regular Rants)

    30/07/2024

    Why TEAMWORK is ESSENTIAL to success (Regular Rants)

    While Formula 1 may seem like an individual sport, it's actually very much about teamwork. Last week in the Hungarian GP, McLaren's strategy had everyone, including the drivers, questioning their decisions. With the team pleading with Lando Norris to toe the team line and give Oscar Piastri his maiden win, Norris eventually fell into line with the team decision, albeit rather begrudgingly. How often does this happen to you at work? Listen in to discover how these lessons from F1 can be applied across all areas of your work life.

    15 min
  8. How to give honest feedback (without offending)

    23/07/2024

    How to give honest feedback (without offending)

    A mate sent me some shocking footage of one of my stores - mouldy fruit and empty ends during one of our busiest trading periods. Being a Sunday and a regional store isn't an excuse and this isn't something that any of our customers should ever see in a Drakes store. As frustrating as it is, it gave me an opportunity to address the issue so that the next time my mate goes into store, he can send me more positive footage. It really highlights how important it is to give honest feedback, and how it can make such a huge difference in business and life in general. It comes down to how you accept the feedback and respond to it. In this episode of JP's Ponderings we'll talk about some methods to give honest feedback that's actually constructive, and dive into how the experience can improve my business. #jpdrake #jpsponderings #podcast #constructivecriticism #givingfeedback #businessowner #businessmentor #management #retail #retailmanagement #supermarket

    11 min
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    About

    Ducks don’t get cold feet...but water does roll off their back. Jp Drake. Second generation grocer, first generation lover of people and their stories. That's probably because he has access to some of the most influential and successful people in Australia. Face of the surprisingly popular LinkedIn video series Retail Wrap, podcasting is the only way we can shut him up.

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    • Creator
      Jp Drake
    • Years Active
      2019 - 2024
    • Episodes
      70
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © Jp Drake
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