Nov 24, 2020
This week’s key takeaway:
Geoff Gwilym tells the industry to adapt or die
Episode intro:
Listen up for some really good straight-talking from Geoff Gwilym: CEO of the Victoria Automotive Chamber of Commerce and eminent broadcaster on the likes of 3AW. Wth over 5,000 members at the VACC to look after, Geoff tells us what it was like to have a jammed switchboard when Covid hit, and what he has been advising his members to do in the aftermath. Geoff really tells it how it is!
In this week’s episode you will learn:
-How the industry has worked with government to mitigate the current crisis.
-Is the industry in decline?
-How Covid has affected the mental health of people in the industry.
-How Geoff can help if you are struggling with your mental health.
-When are things going to get close to normal?
-How businesses should collaborate to make sure customers don’t get lost if businesses close.
-The future of apprenticeships.
Show links:
** Check out the VACC website: http://www.vacc.com.au
** Get confidential help if your are struggling with your mental health: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
** Go to www.paintandpanel.com/au/podcast to catch up on past shows and access show notes from every episode