A message from the Founder, Managing Director, Lead Facilitator, People and Workplace Culture Specialist & Talent Expert….
In May 2008, myself and Martin Montgomery (Monty) created Di-Monty Training Solutions after working together for other local training providers. We knew we could create something spectacular, and we did. We started working from our home offices way before “flexible work options” were a thing. We both invested our money, expertise, passion, networks and sheer determination to build a client base we could work with. “Tailored Training That Achieves” was the motto we created. We both felt so strongly about providing a high-quality level of service throughout the Limestone Coast region.
Move the clock forward 15 years to this week and our birthday celebrations have begun.
As a small business owner, it truly is a rollercoaster of emotions and many hours are spent fine tuning your business plan and strategic direction to ensure you are achieving what you set out to do and your customers are happy with what we have to offer.
Our point of difference was set early. The flexibility we provide in our training practices and our industry expertise in what we offer businesses and students was and continues to be sought after by so many businesses and students across the Limestone Coast Region.
We established working relationships with two RTO’s (Registered Training Organisations) that allowed us to represent them in the region. We chose not to be an RTO in our own right. A decision I stand by today.
I have personally worked with TIME Education and Training for over 17 years. John Heidt and Diane Godwin have been instrumental with their support and help with our growth as a business. We are a part of the TIME team family.
Limestone Coast Training is the other RTO we work with. I personally helped this business become an RTO back in 2010 on the proviso they used us as contract trainers. That working relationship has seen both businesses grow and prosper over the past 13 years.
Di-Monty Training Solutions is truly all about the team…. One of my many favourite sayings is “when the team works the dream works”. I have hand picked my team over the years. I have chosen people who have extraordinary skills in areas that I don’t. I learn from my current team every day. In fact, I learn from our students in our classroom environment or one:one every day.
I encourage everyone I meet to be a funnel. If we learn something we should share it with those who are interested. The wealth of our businesses and communities is the collective knowledge we know and share.
To be honest I have never in my life ever written a blog and if you are still reading this… THANK YOU!
To wrap things up I would like to say a few thank you’s as I have not reached this amazing milestone on my own.
First and foremost, my amazing wife Trish, she has been with me every step of the way. My success is a direct result of the belief Trish has instilled in me and continues to do every day. When we part, she tells me I am amazing… I respond to her by saying she is crazy. Side by side we have ridden this rollercoaster and I couldn’t imagine where I would be without the phenomenal support Trish has given me.
To my parents Barbara and Des, they both taught me about working hard everyday and finding a career path that I loved. I truly love working with people and developing their skills sets. I have done this my entire working career. They have been incredible role models for me.
To Monty and Ali (Monty’s wife) thank you for believing in our dream of creating something special and for your continued support even after leaving the business in 2011.
To Liz Moriaty for helping me believe in myself and for helping me to realise I could do this gig as a business owner and be a success at the same time.
To my first employee I recruited in 2011 Damien who is still standing right by my side today. Your contributions over the years to our growth is and has been priceless. We made a great pathway for others to join. Thank you for all that you continue to do for me and the business.
To Chris who joined me in 2012 after I convinced him to take a punt on a career change is one of the most organised people I have ever met. The feedback from his students and employers over the years has and continues to be so very positive and nothing is too much trouble for him when it comes to me or his clients.
To Jan, Julianne, Nick and Kylee thank you for your contributions and service to my business over the years. You all brought your expertise and enthusiasm to your roles and shared your skills willingly with us all.
We expanded our operations to the Riverland for a short time and I truly loved reconnecting professionally with Julie and Sheree. I was their boss back in the days with the Colonel and I loved working with them both again on the special projects we delivered in Renmark.
Back to my current team, Tricia and Nikki. Two powerhouse women who have both found their niche professional roles within my business. I have known Tricia for 15 plus years and I asked her to come and join my team 4 years ago. Tricia, you have taken on each challenge I have thrown at you and the feedback and comments we continue to receive is unmatched.
Nikki, WOW how much you have grown in the last 2 years within our team…. I remember when we first met when you were 16 years old. We had a frank and honest conversation about taking some sound steps forward to build on your career path. Never in my wildest dreams did I think you would accept my offer to come and work with me back in 2021. How lucky am I!!!!
Finally, to all of the incredible businesses and professional networks throughout SA and Vic who have made the choice to choose Di-Monty Training Solutions as their preferred training provider THANK YOU – it’s because of you we have reached 15 years in business. Here’s to many more 😊