Podcast Title: Team Up Now PodcastEpisode Title: Food Trucks to Property Deals with Ellie MarinEpisode Number: Ep. 04Release Date: Sept 19, 2025Duration: 30:51🎧 Episode SummaryIn this episode, hosts Julius and Eiza sit down with Ellie Marin, a Melbourne-based entrepreneur, restaurateur, and commercial property investor. From starting one of Melbourne’s first food trucks to scaling multiple hospitality businesses and diving into commercial property, Ellie shares her story of building success through curiosity, resilience, and hard work.Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a business owner looking to diversify, this episode is packed with insights on growth, leadership, and creating opportunities where others see obstacles.You'll learn:✅ How Ellie turned a simple idea into one of Melbourne’s first food trucks✅ Why mindset, resilience, and common sense matter more than “big degrees” in entrepreneurship✅ The steps to scaling sustainably and investing beyond your first business💡 Episode Highlights00:45 – Meet Ellie Marin: entrepreneur, restaurateur, property investor05:30 – From fashion retail to food trucks: the leap into business ownership12:40 – The birth of Corn Utopia and the rise of Melbourne’s food truck scene20:15 – Building structure: hiring, delegating, and scaling teams27:50 – Lessons in leadership and making tough hiring decisions35:10 – Expanding beyond food: Ellie’s journey into commercial property42:00 – Starting her personal brand and sharing business insights online47:30 – Final advice: why curiosity, consistency, and hard work beat shortcuts🧠 Key Takeaways“Business success isn’t about being the smartest—it’s about being curious, consistent, and willing to work hard.”“You don’t need to know everything to start—you just need to start, learn along the way, and keep going.”“Scaling is about replacing yourself step by step, so you can focus on higher-value work.”🛠️ Resources & Links🔗 https://www.teamupnow.com.au/🔗 Connect with Eiza and Julius on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamupnow.au🔗 Related Episode: Behind the Scenes with Team Up Now’s Core Team👤 About the GuestEllie Marin is a Melbourne-based entrepreneur, restaurateur, and commercial property investor. She launched one of Melbourne’s first food trucks, Corn Utopia, before expanding into multiple food businesses including Fried Hustle and Sweethearts Gelato. Beyond hospitality, Ellie has built a strong portfolio in commercial property and is now sharing her journey and lessons through her growing personal brand.Connect with Ellie:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliemarinofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliemarinofficial/YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@elliemarinofficialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliemarin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elliemarinofficial🙌 Connect with Team Up NowInstagram: @teamupnow.auWork with us: www.teamupnow.com.au  

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