34. Why our life should be measured in moments and not possessions with Phillip Di Bella

Building Doors with Lauren Karan

Phillip Di Bella is a Director at the Di Bella Group of Companies.

Phil’s secret sauce is that he has the unique ability to visualise and commercialise what others may never see. He doesn’t just build businesses- he builds communities.

Though initially known for the establishment of Di Bella Coffee, which became Australia’s largest speciality coffee company, Phillip’s entrepreneurial spirit has brought success to other businesses such as International Coffee Traders, Abbotsford Road Specialty Coffee in New York, and more recently The Coffee Commune.

Not satisfied with simply focusing on building his own successful businesses, Phillip has dedicated much of his time to supporting the growth and development of other businesses. Often referred to as an “Entrepreneur in Residence”, Phillip regularly lends his strategic thinking to businesses such as BDO Consulting, helping their clients overcome challenges, see new opportunities, and then supporting the commercialisation of these solutions.

Phillip has further extended his commitment to the coaching and mentoring of other businesses through the establishment of The Coffee Commune - a business dedicated to the long term development, sustainability and success of the broader coffee industry for all participants. Through The Coffee Commune Phillip enthusiastically shares his experience and knowledge of the coffee industry and continues his passion for encouraging improvement and inspiration in others.

In this episode we delve into:

• Choosing Your Brand in Business: The importance of emotional engagement in branding.
• Gratitude from humble beginnings: Reflecting on the journey from migrant to successful entrepreneur.
• Work-Life "Harmony": Why work-life balance is a myth and why harmony is a more realistic goal.
• Leadership Styles: Insights into different leadership styles in various business contexts.
• Strengths and Relationships: Understanding your strengths and shadow selves to improve relationships.
• Loyalty and Appreciation: Are people loyal to you or the need for you? The significance of showing appreciation in personal and professional relationships.

Phil Di Bella reminds us the importance of leading with our values, the power of community and how we should all continue to express gratitude for the moments and memories shared with those we love the most.

You can learn more about Phil Di Bella's community the Coffee Commune here.

About your host:

Lauren Karan, Director and Founder of Karan & Co.

With over a decade of experience as a recruiter and development coach, Lauren Karan found that her priorities rapidly changed after the birth of her two children. In 2022 she founded Karan & Co flipping the out-dated recruitment model with a focus on retention through career coaching and development.

Lauren believes that If opportunity doesn’t knock, you have to build a door – and it’s this same philosophy that inspired her to create the Building Doors podcast. The Building Doors podcast is for anyone undergoing a transformation in their life. Regardless of whether you feel stuck in your current role, need some inspiration on what steps to take next, want to learn how to level up as a business owner or simply want to listen to the experiences of successful entrepreneurs and industry professionals, the Building Doors podcast is all about unlocking your potential.

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