Jesse Tree Owner, AusCoast Yacht Management

Jesse Tree never set out to reinvent the marine industry, but that’s exactly what he’s doing.

In this episode, Kylie Anne Neal sits down with Jesse Tree, founder and CEO of AusCoast Yacht Management, to talk about how one skipper’s frustration became the launchpad for a people-first, career-building business on the Gold Coast.

From scaling a business off the back of passion (and mistakes), to designing a workplace culture where tradespeople feel seen, supported and driven, Jesse shares the raw truth behind leading a team that works hard, stays loyal, and keeps coming back.

In this episode:

• Why Jesse started AusCoast and the service gap no one else was filling
• The honest challenges of growing (and keeping) a strong crew
• Creating real career pathways in a hands-on, high-pressure industry
• What leadership looks like when you still love the work yourself
• Why banter, trust and backing your people makes the biggest difference

Whether you're running a marine business or managing people in any trade or service-based industry, Jesse’s story will challenge how you think about culture, leadership, and the power of passion.

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