Michael Worthington had a similar upbringing to many of us in the mining industry. Having been raised in a mining town, he left school early and began his apprenticeship, set for a tough but rewarding life among our fellow miners.

But he did what only a few of us do, and broke off and started his own business. Worthy Parts, which Michael founded along with his wife, now operates as a platform for parts, machinery and professional services across the mining and construction industries in Australia.

On the latest episode of Full Production, Michael and I had a talk about what pushed him to leave his work as a tradesman and start his own business, as well as his top advice for any aspiring entrepreneurs in the industry.