Jon Yeo – Turn Your Passion into a Profitable Purpose

Welcome to Episode 006 of the Ideas Architect Podcast.

Jon YeoOur Topic…

In this interview, Andrew O’Brien from Partnerunning and myself, speak with Jon Yeo, curator and licensee of TEDx Melbourne.

Jon is an international speaker and expert on the mindset for success and productivity. He consults with large organisations and is an advisor to a number of social enterprises.

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In this Podcast Episode…

All 300 seats for TEDx Melbourne are typically sold-out in less than 90 minutes!

Jon talks about the success of TEDx Melbourne and how to turn an idea that you’re passionate and excited about into something that is profitable and fulfils your purpose.

In particular, Jon talks about:

  • What it takes to create an experience that audiences clamour over and saviour.
  • Creating an ecosystem of value.
  • How to run a virtual organisation where everything is digital.

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