Business
In this episode of the Regional Roar Podcast, co-founders Melissa Dickfos and Cath Fowler chat with David Boyd.David is the co-founder and CEO of Credit Card Compare – Australia's largest specialist comparison site helping over 100 thousand consumers and businesses each month to confidently select cards from over 20 credit card partners most suited to their lifestyle and financial needs. Along with his brother Andrew, they have developed consumer tools such as Smart Search and Credit Health, Australia’s first credit score tracking app. With over 11 years of experience running the business, David is 1 part entrepreneur, 2 parts family man and 3 parts surfer. Too many parts?In this episode we cover:Having a background in eCommerce and marketing, and coming from a larger financial market in the UK, he saw the opportunity to create a business in the credit card comparison space here in AustraliaPress, business development and networking there are some limitations and can mean some opportunities are missedThe cost of living and quality of life is far superior in the regional areasTheir business gets the best of both worlds - a regional head office with access to a global pool for talent and skillA recent business highlight has been launching Austalia’s first credit score tracking appAnother major achievement is having a great team and developing people who are making an impact on everyday AustraliansAnother highlight was acquiring a Singapore business - Finty.If you have an internet connection and an airport close by - you are “sweet as”Links mentioned in the showCredit Card Compare websiteFree Credit Score ToolCredit Card Compare FacebookCredit Card Compare LinkedinRegional Roar WebsiteRegional Roar FacebookRegional Roar Instagram