From luxury to street wear, from food to entertainment, to inventions – this trip has it all.
About this Event
Give your child the chance to see business in action.
This is the only program of its kind in Australia, giving school-aged students the rare chance to meet remarkable business leaders in person and get a behind-the-scenes look at how different businesses really work.The MiniBoss Business Tour 2025 is a unique 3-day program where students aged 7–16 step out of the classroom and into the real world of business.
They’ll meet founders, executives, and industry leaders across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, gaining hands-on experiences, networking practice, and entrepreneurial inspiration.
Highlights of the trip:
- Luxury & Design Excellence – Porsche, Xennox Diamonds, The Calile Hotel
- Delicious & Authentic – Wolff Coffee Roasters, New Farm Confectionery, Le Bon Choix
- Retail Star – Culture Kings
- Ultimate Experience – Movie World
- Small Innovations, Big Impact – Dreamfarm
Why this trip is worth it:
- Meet real entrepreneurs and hear their journeys — successes, failures, lessons.
- Hands-on workshops — make coffee, chocolate, or try quirky Dreamfarm inventions.
- See strategy in action — how brands compete without being the cheapest.
- Learn modern success factors — innovation, authenticity, and customer focus.
- Practice confidence and networking — ask questions and connect with business leaders.
- Get inspired to think big — from luxury cars to world-changing inventions.
Dates & Schedule
📍 Drop off & pick up: Fortitude Valley
- Day 1 – Tuesday, 30 September (Brisbane)
Luxury and flavour. Students will dive into Australian coffee culture at Wolff Coffee Roastery, explore brand identity and performance at Porsche, and discover why people pay more for craft chocolate at New Farm Confectionery.
- Day 2 – Wednesday, 1 October (Gold Coast)
Students will discover how Movie World competes in the entertainment industry, explore customer experience at Culture Kings, and finish the day with a fun team-building session on the beach.
- Day 3 – Thursday, 2 October (Brisbane)
Authenticity and innovation. Students will meet the founder of Le Bon Choix, learn how a family business thrives at Xennox Diamonds, discover world-class hospitality at The Calile Hotel, and finish with creative product innovation at Dreamfarm.
What’s Included
✅ Transport to all venues✅ All business visits, masterclasses and workshops✅ Supervision by MiniBoss Business School coaches✅ Workbook & preparation activities✅ Team-building activities
What to Bring
- Packed lunch or pocket money (food court options)
- Water bottle
- Hat and sunscreen for the trip to Gold Coast
- Lunch and healthy snacks
- Comfortable shoes
Agenda
🕑: 08:45 AM - 05:15 PM
Day 1 (Tue, 30 Sep) - BRISBANE
Info: Luxury and flavour.
1) Wolff Coffee Roastery: Entrepreneur’s journey with founder Peter Wolff, Australian coffee culture, behind-the-scenes roasting tour, and a hands-on barista workshop.
2) Porsche Brisbane: Showroom visit and masterclass with Dealer Principal David Crosdale on brand identity, performance, and long-term customer loyalty.
3) New Farm Confectionery: Masterclass with the chocolatier: premium chocolate tasting, behind-the-scenes insights, and a hands-on chocolate-making experience.
🕑: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Day 2 (Wed, 1 Oct) - GOLD COAST
Info: Retail & Experience
1) Warner Bros. Movie World: Behind-the-scenes tour before the rides open and business masterclass on marketing, competition, and customer experience. Includes themed business challenges.
2) Culture Kings (TBC): Unique in-store experience and brand immersion – how retail became a lifestyle.
3) Team Building on the Beach: Fun activities and team challenges at Broadbeach park and beach area.
🕑: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Day 3 (Thu, 2 Oct) - BRISBANE
Info: Authenticity and innovation.
1) Le Bon Choix: Meet founder Savico Basset-Rouge, explore authenticity and craft, and learn how customer experience creates loyalty.
2) Xennox Diamonds: Family business masterclass with Karl Schwantes on UVP, personalised service, and building lifelong trust.
3) The Calile Hotel (TBC): Hotel tour and masterclass with Catherine Malouf on vision, design, and values behind one of the world’s most admired hotels.
4) Dreamfarm: Warehouse visit with founder Alex Gransbury: invention challenge, product innovation, and lessons on turning everyday problems into global success
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Brunswick Street Mall, Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Australia
AUD 580.62
