Profitable Planet

Episode 1 · Season 1

Healthy plants don't get eaten by insects.

1 May 2026·9 min

Welcome to Profitable Planet, where Australian businesses prove that you can thrive financially while doing right by the planet—all at the same time. I'm…

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Healthy plants don't get eaten by insects.

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Welcome to Profitable Planet, where Australian businesses prove that you can thrive financially while doing right by the planet—all at the same time. I'm Daryl Brown, and every episode, we shine a light on real organisations making positive change, not just in theory, but in practice.

Inspired by a lesson from backyard organic gardening—where true health attracts fewer problems - we'll explore how nature's collaborative systems offer powerful lessons for business. Forget the old "survival of the fittest" mentality; it's not just competition that propels us forward, but collaboration within thriving systems. That's why Profitable Planet is dedicated to telling the stories of regenerative and sustainable businesses, large and small, who are quietly working to leave the world better than they found it.

In this series, we’ll speak directly with the founders, advisers, and professionals on the front lines of this movement. Their stories don't always make headlines, but they deserve to be heard. If you know someone who’s walking this path, or want your organization's story told, our door is open. Join us as we show how doing well and doing good can - and should - go hand in hand.


00:00 Nature's lesson in collaboration

06:30 Podcast focus on sustainable business

07:55 Helping organizations tell their story




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