Business
In this episode of the Regional Roar Podcast, co-founders Melissa Dickfos and Cath Fowler chat with David Yakas.David Yakas launched Wrapped Creations in the Pilbara in 2012. He has worked extensively on event projects large and small in the Pilbara and Perth regions with occasional jaunts to world-class events in Dubai and Melbourne.David’s focus is on producing unforgettable high calibre events that are accessible to both corporate and community users. He lives and breathes events in the Pilbara. David’s drive to see dynamic regional communities grow and his enthusiasm for world-class events no matter the location has enabled him and his team at Wrapped Creations to deliver unique events with a bespoke flair tailed to the individual needs of his clients.In this episode we cover:David is a regional living convert. He is originally from Perth and started off his career in finance.It was through a move to Karratha where David fell in love with the communityHe recognised that no one was doing events management in town.There is still the perception when you move to a regional town that there is nothing to do and it’s boring and stale.While his business was built in the Pilbara, his business is also being sent to the capital city and beyond to deliver great events.How to manage the challenge of having transient staff especially in a mining town.Understanding that freight costs and travel can be expensive when based regionally.Being immersed within the community gives you a greater understanding of what they want and what they need.Embrace the local community and the results come in quicker.David’s business highlights include winning the 2014 Business of the Year and WA Business Leader 40 under 40.Get the right support network around you.Links mentioned in the showWrapped Creations WebsiteWrapped Creations FacebookWrapped Creations Instagram40 Under 40 AwardsRegional Roar FacebookRegional Roar InstagramRegional Roar Instagram