Robert Gerrish

Small Business Strategist

A small business keynote speaker and media commentator and regular contributor to ABC Four Corners, Sky Business and Kochie’s Business Builders. Robert Gerrish is known for delivering clear, practical insights that help business owners and leaders make better decisions.

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Robert is a respected keynote speaker and business commentator with extensive experience engaging audiences across Australia’s small business sector. He is known for delivering practical, insight-driven presentations that help business owners and leaders better understand the realities of operating, growing and sustaining successful enterprises.

Robert has delivered numerous keynotes at small business conferences and industry events, where his ability to translate complex commercial issues into clear, actionable insights has made him a trusted voice with entrepreneurs and business communities nationwide.

In addition to his work on stage, Robert is a highly sought-after media commentator. He has appeared on ABC Four Corners, A Current Affair, Sky Business, Fairfax Digital and Kochie’s Business Builders, and is a regular contributor across national and regional radio. His media presence reflects his credibility, clarity of thinking and deep understanding of the challenges facing Australian businesses.

As a speaker, Robert combines real-world experience with an engaging, down-to-earth delivery style. His presentations resonate with audiences by addressing current economic conditions, small business pressures, opportunity identification and practical decision-making. He leaves audiences informed, confident and better equipped to navigate change and uncertainty.

The feedback from Robert’s small business breakfast presentation was 100% positive. I would rate him as one of the top presenters on Business in Australia today and highly recommend him to any business group that wants to benefit from his knowledge and expertise. Small Biz Intelligence
Robert was our keynote speaker at an event staged for around 80 independent landscapers. He engaged the audience very effectively and demonstrated a great understanding of both their business and ours. The feedback was very positive and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. Alpine Nurseries
Robert presented recently at one of our small business breakfast events and despite the early hour, he kept the audience fully engaged and motivated. He scored an outstanding 9.3 out of 10 in the feedback forms handed out at the end of the talk. We hope to have him back again sometime. Ku-ring-gai Council
Robert recently was the Keynote speaker at our annual AAPO conference. His after dinner presentation was fun, entertaining and most importantly, informative. All the attendees had a great evening and Robert’s contribution was a major part of that. Australasian Association of Professional Organisers
Thank you Robert for being a pleasure to work with throughout the whole process and delivering on your commitment to delighting our event delegates. Intuit QuickBooks