{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Ffd5e7f60-9392-44f6-9d7c-e83073de3648","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Cooperatives And Mutuals: A Community Based Business Model","description":"Mutual run organisations is a business model that not all people understand - even people who are actually members of a Cooperative or Mutual. In this model, customers earn their right to influence the organisation, not for direct investment, but with their custom. It's a model that is becoming more popular along with the rise of social enterprises. The Business Council of Cooperatives and Mutuals\u00a0is an organisation that promotes, advocates, and represents Cooperative and Mutual Enterprise (CME). 8 in 10 Australians are involved or are customers of a cooperative or mutual, and\u00a0Melina Morrison\u00a0the CEO at BCCM is agitating legislators and regulators to raise awareness of the value of this business model. In today's episode of Be The Drop, Melina explains the benefits to both consumers and our economy. She share stories of communities who are uniting and through Cooperatives and Mutuals, to increase accessibility of renewables, health services, housing, and many other significant functions. ---- Considering starting your own podcast? At Narrative Marketing, we deliver a full range of podcast production options. Or if you'd like help getting started to produce your own content, I also deliver podcast training programs;view full training details via this link. ----- The\u00a0Be\u00a0The Drop\u00a0podcast is brought to you by Narrative Marketing, the Brand Storytelling Superheroes! We release new content each week! SUBSCRIBE to the blog here SUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop podcast in iTunes here SUBSCRIBE to Be The Drop in Spotify here SUBSCRIBE on YouTube here\u00a0for the full interview video, behind the scenes, bloopers & more. CONNECT with us\u00a0on Facebook, follow @be_the_drop on\u00a0Instagram\u00a0or\u00a0Twitter. CONTACT US\u00a0podcast@narrativemarketing.com.au","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/eaef94b1-e970-4ecc-920e-c1ce48a05796/1f7838-bethedropnewthumbnailaug2019_250.jpg"}