Mark Bouris is an Australian entrepreneur who has been innovating for years, challenging the business landscape with disruptive models that help Australians succeed. Having built his reputation as a finance specialist taking on Australia’s banks, his unique brand of charisma & curiosity sees his influence cut across multiple worlds. From businesses large and small, to politics and sport, Mark pays forward his knowledge and experience, to help grow and nurture the next generation of Australian success stories.
Best known as the founder of ‘Wizard Home Loans’, Australia’s second-largest non-bank mortgage lender, which he sold to General Electric in 2004. Mark is now the Executive Chairman of Yellow Brick Road, where he continues his mission to help Australians access their dream homes.
Appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2015 for his significant service to the finance industry, his sharp financial commentary and trademark “tell it straight” attitude resonates with everyday Australians, and led to his foray into television. The former host of the Nine Network’s The Apprentice and Celebrity Apprentice, as well as The Mentor on the Seven Network, Mark’s time on Australian screens cemented his reputation as a trusted voice in finance and business.
Making use of his media platform and decades of experience in business, Mark is committed to sharing the insights and knowledge of Australia’s leading business minds through the Mentored Platform, which helps small business owners and entrepreneurs come together, grow, and succeed.
He pays forward his knowledge and that of others to Australian entrepreneurs through his podcasts, The Mentor and Straight Talk, original series, and his books, What It Takes and Rise.
Away from business, Mark sits on the board of the Sydney Roosters, and looks forward to the Roosters lifting the premiership trophy this season.
Talking Points
Accepting the Challenge - The Mark Bouris Story
Accepting the Challenge - The Mark Bouris Story
Building the Innovative Customer Driven Business - the Critical Need for People Development
Building the Innovative Customer Driven Business - the Critical Need for People Development
Leadership Through Change - the Evolution of the Successful Business
Leadership Through Change - the Evolution of the Successful Business
Strategies for Success in Tough, Competitive Market
Strategies for Success in Tough, Competitive Market
The Global Business Outlook - What is in Store for U
The Global Business Outlook - What is in Store for U
The Keys to Great Leadership - Leading Your People to Success
The Keys to Great Leadership - Leading Your People to Success
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Survive & Thrive | Mark Bouris
Millions of Australian business owners are struggling to stay alive. Battered by fires, floods, droughts, a global pandemic, and the daily grind, business owners are the toughest people out there. In a new series, Mark Bouris tells the stories of the business owners out there who are surviving every day, and helps them set themselves up to thrive, and he’s seeking your help to find these stories.Mark Bouris was everything I had hoped for not only in person but in what he delivered in his keynote speech as well. To quote one of our members, Mark was the best speaker he had seen in hi ... keep reading Entrepreneurs' Organization
Beyond expectations. Overwhelmed. Outstanding, a pleasure to deal with, a very humble man and very personable with guests, Mark Bouris made the day. My client was over the moon.
Mark was very well received. Comments included: 'Good information on 'global outlook' and disruptive model.' 'Very entertaining and great to hear from such a well-respected leader.' 'This presentation blew me away. Would love the opportunity to hear Mark speak again.' 'Wow, what an inspiration speech!' and 'I really enjoyed Mark's presentation and admire his enthusiasm, honesty and faith in his staff.'
Mark delivered a very inspirational keynote speech with a very topical insight into the current economic state of Australia and the RBA's effects on all Australians. Our guests were very impressed and full of motivation, so much so that when Mark concluded his speech they carried on their own discussions at their tables for the rest of the evening. They all took something away with them that night. Thanks Mark for your appearance and well thought out words of truth and inspiration.
Mark was supposed to speak for an hour including questions but he stayed on for more than 1.5 hours and had the small audience mesmerised and by the end totally energised by his style or presentation and his candid comments about his business history and risks he took. His style was as if he was chatting to a group of good friends - I would highly recommend him to anyone as a speaker.
