Mark Humphries is a journalist, author, and commentator known for his deep dives into some of Australia&rsquo;s most fascinating corporate and cultural stories. In this episode, Mark sits down with him to discuss his new podcast series Skase: Fall of a Tycoon, exploring the rise and fall of Christopher Skase and the empire he built with ambition, charm, and a willingness to bend the rules. They talk about Skase&rsquo;s journey from an 18-year-old graduate with $15,000 and big dreams to the head of Qintex, the role his wife Pixie played in his rise, the high-stakes business maneuvers that defined the 1980s, and the ultimate consequences of unchecked ambition. Mark also reflects on what Skase&rsquo;s story reveals about the corporate world in the 80s, lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs, and why his tale continues to captivate decades later. &nbsp;Listen to Skase: Fall of a Tycoon here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/listen/radionational/skase-collection/105911000" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.abc.net.au/listen/radionational/skase-collection/105911000&source=gmail&ust=1761652071109000&usg=AOvVaw1H-Fwhy5bl3UaRXJwZA6df">https://www.abc.net.au/listen/radionational/skase-collection/105911000</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; You can subscribe to the Mentored newsletter here: <a href="https://mentored.com.au/newsletter-sign-up">https://mentored.com.au/newsletter-sign-up</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentormarkbouris/">Join the Facebook Group.</a> Follow Mark Bouris on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mark_bouris/">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/markbouris">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;&&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPX01K1JgNS5pyzUtwtCtsQ">YouTube.</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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