About Curated Advice
Dave Starr
Your Experienced Business Coach
Practical Experience Backed by Proven Principles.
At Curated Advice, we believe the best business guidance comes from a business coach who has actually been in the trenches. Our approach wasn’t developed in a lecture hall; it was forged over 35 years of building, scaling, and leading successful companies.
Our founder and lead business coach, Dave Starr, started his first major venture in his lounge room. Over 17 years, he grew that business into a multi-million-dollar enterprise, successfully completing over 16,000 projects across three distinct market sectors.
Dave has experienced the incredible highs of rapid growth and navigated the sleepless nights that come with leadership.
Today, he uses that hard-earned knowledge to coach business owners through their own growth journeys, helping them avoid the pitfalls he encountered along the way.
He knows what it takes to build something from the ground up because he’s done it.
Diploma - Business (General)
- Develop and implement systems to monitor business resources such as external suppliers
- Research models of critical and creative thinking to support team knowledge and growth
- Establish the scope and objectives of your workplace sustainability policies
- Communicate details of budgets and financial plans to team members
- Build a collaborative and innovative team environment
Diploma - Leadership & Management
- Communicate with influence and negotiate
- Develop critical thinking in colleagues and staff
- Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
- Foster successful teamwork and solo work in an organisation
- Manage business operational plans
Diploma - Work Health & Safety
- Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes
- Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of WHS management systems
- Manage risks and investigate incidents
- Develop and use WHS risk management tools
- Lead and manage organisational change
Diploma - Project Management
- Lead teams and projects
- Manage the scope, quality and time of projects
- Manage stakeholder engagement
- Create and manage project budgets
- Assess and control risks
Cert IV - Training & Assessment
- Design and develop learning and assessment tools
- Deliver engaging training to individuals and groups
- Assess learner competence against training standards
- Support learner progress and provide constructive feedback
- Maintain compliance with assessment and quality requirements
Diploma - Human Resource Management
- Manage recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures
- Support performance management and employee relations
- Coordinate learning, development and retention strategies
- Ensure compliance with workplace legislation and standards
This unique combination of hands-on experience and formal education is the foundation of Curated Advice. As your business coach, Dave doesn’t just offer abstract theory; he provides practical, actionable strategies that are proven to work.
From Hard Knocks to Highly Qualified
After selling his first successful company, Dave didn’t stop.
He dedicated himself to formalising his real-world knowledge, earning diplomas in Business, Project Management, Work Health & Safety, Human Resource Management, and Leadership to become a more effective business coach and strategist
He also became a qualified trainer and assessor gaining a Cert IV in Training & Assessment.
This unique combination of street smarts and academic rigour is the foundation of Curated Advice.
We don’t just offer theory; we provide practical, actionable strategies that we know work because we’ve applied them ourselves.
This unique combination of hands-on experience and formal education is the foundation of Curated Advice. As your business coach, Dave doesn’t just offer abstract theory; he provides practical, actionable strategies that are proven to work.
A Business Coaching Philosophy Built to Change What Matters
As a dedicated business coach, our mission is to help you move past operational chaos and build a business that serves you.
We focus on four core pillars:
Clarity
We help turn confusion into a clear understanding of your goals. This leads to confident, decisive action.
Structure
We build the systems, processes, and metrics you need. These tools enable your business to scale effectively and sustainably.
Capability
We develop the essential skills your team needs to thrive, including leadership, management, and sales capabilities.
Accountability
A great business coach doesn't just give advice and walk away. We provide ongoing support and partnership every step of the way, ensuring your strategic plans turn into measurable reality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Working With a Business Coach
What makes Dave Starr the right business coach for my company?
As your business coach, Dave doesn’t just teach from a textbook. He brings over 35 years of real-world experience, having built a multi-million-dollar enterprise from his own lounge room. When you partner with Curated Advice, you gain a business coach who has navigated the exact same growth challenges and sleepless nights you are facing today.
Why is it important for a business coach to have formal qualifications?
While practical experience is vital, a truly effective business coach also relies on proven, structured frameworks. Dave pairs his hard-earned street smarts with an extensive suite of diplomas, including Leadership & Management, Human Resources, and Project Management. This ensures your business coach provides advice that is both deeply practical and academically sound.
What is your core philosophy as a business coach?
Our philosophy as your dedicated business coach is to help you move past operational chaos so you can scale sustainably. We focus on four core pillars: creating clarity, building robust structure, developing your team’s capability, and providing the rigorous accountability you need to turn your strategic vision into measurable reality.
What types of organisations do you typically coach?
As a highly experienced business coach, Dave works with ambitious business owners who are ready to scale but feel bogged down by day-to-day operations. Whether you’re a tradie running your own business, the founder of a fast-growing startup, or at the helm of an established enterprise, a dedicated business coach can help you implement the systems necessary to reclaim your time and achieve consistent, profitable growth.
Turn your vision into consistent, scalable results.
Work smarter, scale faster, and say goodbye to burnout. Partner with a business coach who knows what it takes to win.