Links to Podcasts and videos.
Until recently, Colin only rarely accepted invitations to appear as a podcast guest, but as he has more free time and has been writing a few books (11 and growing) that cover a range of subjects, he has accepted a few and is looking forward to helping share his knowledge and wisdom with others.
I asked ChatGPT for a profile – this is what it supplied:
Colin S. L. Mackie is an Australian-based business consultant, franchising specialist, entrepreneur, innovator, speaker, and author whose career spans more decades than most people have lived.
Originally from Scotland, Colin took a 12-month holiday to Australia that is still in progress 5o years later. Here, he built a reputation in franchise development, small business consulting, and business growth strategies. Through his company, Enterprise 21, he has advised businesses on franchising, expansion, franchise recruitment, and operational systems.
He is also the founder of Evo-Enterprises, associated with the development and international promotion of patented consumer products.
Alongside his business career, Colin S L Mackie has become increasingly focused on personal development, mindset, and the impact of limiting beliefs. One of his books, Little Voice – Conquering the Fear of Limiting Beliefs, explores the internal dialogue that shapes confidence, success, and self-worth. Drawing on his own experiences with depression, self-doubt, and fear of public speaking, he argues that many of our perceived limitations originate from messages absorbed during childhood and early adulthood.
Colin is also the author of The Quantum Leap – Owning Your First Business, the perfect probusiness book filled with business memoirs as well as the issues not covered elsewhere, and Little Pond, a three-volume memoir series reflecting on life in rural Scotland during a period of significant social change.
His writing often combines personal storytelling with practical lessons in business, resilience, and human behaviour.
Having travelled extensively, lived on three continents and visited 42 countries, many of them many times, and worked across numerous industries, Colin S L Mackie frequently writes and speaks about entrepreneurship, mindset, franchising, personal growth, public speaking, overcoming negative self-talk, suicide, and the importance of challenging inherited beliefs.
WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID AT LIVE EVENTS
TESTIMONIALS
“Professional & informative – provided all answers.” I.B. – Brisbane
“Gave a very good understanding of all areas – well balanced.” C.H. – Townsville
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“All responses were open and forthright.” G.N. – Gold Coast
“Straightforward facts about franchising.” K.N. – Gold Coast
“Very professional and very informative.” A.M. – Melbourne
“All questions answered promptly and accurately.” S.B. – Sunshine Coast
“Well presented and concise.” V.B. – Melbourne