(071) Australia’s Leading Entrepreneur, Phillip Di Bella, Joins The HR Cartel for a No-BS Chat.

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Tim Dive sits down with one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs, Phillip Di Bella; founder of Di Bella Coffee and The Coffee Commune, and passionate advocate for small business.

Together, they cut through the noise and dive deep into the real state of play for business owners in Australia. From red tape and rising costs, to leadership mindset and why trust in government is fading, nothing is off limits.

This is not your average business podcast episode. It’s a straight-talking, truth-telling convo between two people who live and breathe business, and who aren’t afraid to say the quiet parts out loud.

Whether you're in hospitality, construction, retail, or professional services, this one is for you. Expect insights, fire, and practical gold for running a business in a post-pandemic, pre-election world.

 

Key themes:

• The daily reality of small business owners in 2025

• Phillip’s take on government red tape and leadership failure

• Why many business owners feel “on their own” right now

• The true cost of over-regulation

• How to lead with resilience (and guts)

https://www.coffeecommune.com.au/

https://www.hrcartel.com/