Our Chat with, Mel Pikos

Name: Mel Pikos

Title: Managing Director

Company: Tactic Group

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Drink of choice: Iced long black

In this engaging episode, Steve sits down with Mel Pikos, the Managing Director of Tactic Group, over their coffees of choice—an oat latte and an iced long black. Mel shares his journey from a property-focused upbringing to co-founding Tactic Group in March 2020, right as the pandemic hit. Despite the timing, the company thrived by reimagining the traditional office leasing and fit-out process.

Tactic Group offers a seamless, end-to-end solution for workplace transformation through five core service areas: strategic planning to boost workforce productivity, expert leasing advisory, budget-conscious interior design, premium furniture sourcing through exclusive partnerships, and full-service fit-out delivery.

Steve and Mel dive into some big-picture economic and political challenges—like how construction costs are being squeezed by the CFMEU, what defense spending means for the economy, and how the Brisbane 2032 Olympics could be a game-changer. They talk about how infrastructure and global attention could spark migration and business growth in Brisbane.

Mel also shares how he’s building a YouTube presence with Talking Tactics with Mel Pikos, to share insights on property, politics, and national security.

Tune in if you’re into smart strategy, local Brisbane pride, and how business can shape communities.