Luke Kohler was only 16 years old when he realised his passion for sharing beautiful produce to cafes and restaurants. Working mornings and afternoons (around school) at his brothers local veg shop soon wasn't enough for him and felt an urge for more with his life. He began buying fruit and veg boxes, tacking on an extra few dollars and running it out to venues and selling it and would keep the profits. He was a smart 16 year old kid. But Luke never imagined that this little business venture he had going on then, would soon turn into the massive powerhouse that it is today. Delivering anywhere from Newcastle to the Blue Mountains and down to Canberra, it has exploded and reached a potential he never thought it could. He'd created more then a name for himself. He'd just made an empire. But to Luke Kohler, he'd just started a small business called Sydney Direct Fresh Produce. It's a truly inspiring story filled with a passion and determination you don't often hear. So if you are in the mood to be motivated, check this episode out! Roots podcast is proudly supported by Sydney Direct Fresh Produce. The fruit and veg supplier led by Luke Kohler who has provided sydney with some of the best and local produce for more then 20 years. Music by Charlie Fester.