Strong foundation yields success

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Alexander Raymer has built a successful business on a foundation of hard work, tenacity and the desire to make a difference.

At just 28 years old he founded Raymer Consulting Group in 2024 to address the nationwide teacher shortage crippling schools in remote and regional areas.

“What inspired me to start this business was the need for change. I believe the next generation are the future leaders of this country and if they can’t be provided with the education they deserve, we’re doing them a disservice,” Alexander explains.

“Being a father of two little girls myself I would hate for my children’s education and learning to one day suffer due to a shortage of qualified teachers in the industry. Being able to put myself in other parents’ shoes really made me want to create a solution that much more - because every child, regardless of circumstance deserves to receive a quality education.”

Following initial success in the education industry, the company expanded its focus to assist other industries such as construction and industrial businesses, helping companies secure market-leading talent in their industries and accelerate business growth. 

“I overcame initial challenges of establishing the business, without external funding or investors, and successfully scaled it to a seven-figure business in just under 12 months,” Alexander says.

His achievements were recognised in October when Moreton Bay City Council Mayor Peter Flannery presented him with the City of Moreton Bay’s 2024 Young Achiever of the Year award.

“We have made a meaningful difference in the lives of teachers and students nationwide, all from right here in the City of Moreton Bay,” Alexander says.

“We have grown from a small, local start-up business in Moreton Bay to impacting the lives of students all over Australia, expanding into new territories, making our mark on multiple industries and landing some of the world’s largest publicly listed companies as clients along the way.

“Don’t get me wrong, I started this company with a goal to make a difference, and succeed in making a difference, and I worked my tail off to make it a reality, but I didn’t think it would have been so soon.

“If you had told me 12 months ago that in a year’s time I’d have built a seven-figure business, successfully provided improved education to students in some of our most remote/regional areas, and put together a portfolio of clients ranging right up to multiple billion-dollar companies, I wouldn’t have believed you.

“I think it just goes to show you what’s possible if you have the right idea and are willing to put in the hard work to make it a reality.” 

The young father wants to inspire other ‘young Moreton Bay locals and future young achievers’ by demonstrating that with hard work, dedication, and self-belief, remarkable success and meaningful contributions can be achieved.

He has a “if I can do it, you can too’ message for the next generation. 

“I’m nothing special. I didn’t come from money. I didn’t attend expensive private schools or fancy universities. As a matter of fact, I didn’t even go to university,” Alexander says.

“I went to public schools right here in the Moreton Bay region at Albany Creek. I didn’t receive hand-outs or help from people to start my business.

“I was just a regular person from our region who gave it a go and was able to make a huge difference. That’s what I'm most proud of.”

Alexander says he has been inspired by a work ethic which was standard for older generations. 

“I remember, as a kid, seeing my grandparents working really long hours and weekends all the time and it was the same was with my parents,” he recalls.

“My dad was a mechanic and my mum worked in the local post office and they were always putting in really long hours and trying their best to provide for us as kids. So, when I started my company, I really tried to instil a similar work ethic.

“I worked some ridiculous hours in that first six months to make sure I got this thing got off the ground and it worked ... early mornings, late nights, all weekend long, you name it, I did it.

“I genuinely thought that if I could combine the older generations’ work ethic with the technology we have available today, I could create something incredible, and I was right.”

Raymer Consulting Group, which has offices at Scarborough and Brisbane City, offers services including talent acquisition, marketing and advertising, and training and development.

Clients range from multi-billion-dollar companies to family owned and operated small businesses.

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