Men of Business Academy

Men of Business Academy

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May 27, 2026

About this episode

Marco Renai discusses his journey from business failure to mentoring local youth in Queensland.

With special guest: Marco Renai … in conversation with Bill Kable What comes across very clearly when we speak with Marco Renai is that he is a ball of energy. After Marco left school he had a path available to him in his family’s catering business. HIs first solo business venture was to set up a gym where members could improve their physical condition and wellness under Marco’s guidance. This was Marco’s first attempt at interacting with the community but alas Covid 19 struck. When the members stopped coming, the business folded. This is where Marco’s strong family background and personal experience in the field of education shaped what happened next. While Marco had struggled with the discipline and uncompromising system of education he always had his loving and supportive family to fall back on. But when he was asked to volunteer some mentoring to local youth in the Gold Coast region of Queensland he realised that for many young men this safety net was not available. Sure enough, for many of the young men dropping out of the education system led on to big trouble with society and the law. Having recognised the problem, Marco set about doing…

People in this episode

Host: Bill Kable

Guest: Marco Renai

Topics covered

  • youth mentoring
  • business
  • community support
  • education
  • entrepreneurship

Keywords

  • mentoring
  • youth
  • businessmen
  • education
  • community
  • entrepreneurship
  • Covid-19

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Men of Business Academy

Places: Gold Coast, Queensland

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