Podcasts by Flying Solo
The show for those starting or running a one person business, hosted by Cec Busby. With over 100,000 members and stacks of resources, Flying Solo keeps you on track.
Further podcasts by Flying Solo, with hosts Robert Gerrish & Lucy Kippist
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How I turned my passion into a business that inspires, connects and heals from 2022-02-18T08:00
Hayley De Angelis is a Melbourne based entrepreneur and self-confessed crystal queen. Hayley is the brains behind Cleanse and Co. She took her business from a loungeroom side hustle to seven figure...
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How I got cut through on Insta and saved my business! from 2022-02-11T07:30
Entrepreneur Carolina Giraldo had a successful fashion and lifestyle brand with multiple brick and mortar stores around the country. All that changed when COVID-19 hit in 2020. Eight months pregnan...
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How going viral on TikTok helped me build a seven-figure business from 2022-02-04T13:10
From building a seven-figure eCommerce business from his garage to coaching aspiring entrepreneurs, Alen Fu, co-founder of Cheeky Glo gives us the lowdown on how he's started multiple businesses, w...
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Ditching your day job and making the leap into small business from 2022-01-28T11:09
Not everyone has the courage to leave their day job behind to start a business but that's exactly what Geoff Bannister did, leaving behind a six-figure salary to make the leap. Six years later Geof...
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Summer series highlights: How to tell your story and find your why to have impact and connect with your customers from 2022-01-21T13:28
In this last episode of our summer season sessions, we revisit our conversation with Natasha McNamara, a vocal coach who addresses how personal communication skills can impact your business.
Summer series highlights: Why it pays to take risks (and why you shouldn't avoid them) from 2022-01-14T06:00
In this episode of our summer season sessions, we revisit our conversation with Ian Whitworth, serial entrepreneur, former brand creative director and author of the new book, Undisruptable, stops b...
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Summer season highlights: How to have the power of positivity - even If optimism doesn't come naturally to you from 2022-01-07T06:00
In this episode of our summer series, we revisit an interview with the co-founders of Project Optimism, Noirin Mosley and Jenny Boymal. Together they are on a mission to make the world a more opti...
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Summer series highlights: How to get back up again when life knocks you over from 2021-12-31T06:00
In this episode of our summer season highlights, we revisit our inspiring conversation with PR agent Annette Densham. Annette is an expert at making lemonade out of lemons. In her 50 years on the p...
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Summer season highlights: The 7 secrets to reading people to increase sales conversions & build better relationships from 2021-12-24T06:00
In this episode of Flying Solo's summer season sessions, we revisit Lucy Kippist's chat with Alan Stevens, Alan is the founder of The Science & Art of Reading People. In this episode, you'll discov...
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How embracing fear, failure and purpose can guide you to success (and some practical steps to help you do it) from 2021-12-10T12:31
Michael Zipursky is the co-founder of Consulting Success. For the better part of the last 20 years, Michael's been helping people make the leap from employees to business owners. And having piloted...
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How exceptional customer service helped build a doughnut empire! from 2021-12-03T09:20
Six years ago Geoff Bannister left the corporate world behind abandoning his role as Operations Manager at McDonald's to launch a business. The grand plan: to open a retro café with his wife Kristy...
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How to get pitch perfect and present with confidence! from 2021-11-26T08:30
Today's guest is Natasha McNamara. In her role as a vocal coach, Tash assists everyone from actors to doctors to lawyers and business owners with how to speak with confidence. Whether you're prepar...
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How to free yourself from negativity and limitations and get back to growing your business from 2021-11-19T11:23
Today's guest is Simone Simone Milasas, author of The Joy of Business and Getting Yourself out of Debt, Joyfully. Simone is a self-made millionaire, she runs several successful enterprises and has ...
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Profit through Purpose: You can make money and be a business for good from 2021-11-12T11:18
Carolyn Butler-Madden the founder of The Cause Effect. Carolyn is absolutely passionate about helping businesses big or small, connect with their brand purpose. She's a champion of Cause Marketing ...
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Growing your reputation: The power of online reviews and how to manage them from 2021-10-29T13:18
Janty Mohammed is the director of the Australian Institute of Internet Marketing Services (AIIMS). Janty is passionate about helping small businesses grow. He joins us today to talk through some re...
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Why accountability could be your most essential business asset and how to use it daily from 2021-10-22T16:08
Serial entrepreneur and business owner Nic McClanahan has decades of experience running businesses and now she's brought that knowledge to bear to help women in business achieve success. Her new mo...
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How to make the most of your marketing to drive sales and increase customers from 2021-10-15T13:18
Today's guest is Claire Southall, a marketing expert and founder of the Customer Profiler. Claire has an obsession with putting the customer at the centre of the marketing journey and is a great be...
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Improving your mindset, mindfulness and mental hygiene in the time of COVID from 2021-10-08T16:07
We catch up with Kamal Sarma founder of Rezilium - a startup focussed on equipping teams and individuals with the right mindset to ensure success. Kamal recently joined forces with Luke Cook from C...
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Building a brand: From word of mouth to Instagram and Influencers, IIXIIST's global success from 2021-10-01T11:55
Today's guest is Rebecca Klodinsky founder of cult swimwear label, IIXIIST. Bec started her brand at the ripe old age 24 with just $2000 while studying a double degree at uni. Eight years later - a...
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What's your why? Purpose helped lead this business owner to a national success from 2021-09-24T06:57
Monica Meldrum is the founder and CEO of organic food brand, Whole Kids. Monica and her husband James poured their life savings into the startup and have grown the business from a tiny one product ...
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How this founder transformed the meat sector with ethical organic products from 2021-09-17T11:17
Today's guest is Simone Tully - the founder of the Organic Meats Group.
Long before organic became fashionable, Simone was touting the benefits of organic farming from her cattle station in far...
How NoDo's founder turned a side hustle into a recipe for success from 2021-09-10T08:32
Today's guest is Kate Williams the founder of NoDo.
After being diagnosed as a coeliac, Kate was struck by the lack of yummy baked goods on the market and launched NODo to put the fun back into...
How the death of a pet helped this business owner find their purpose from 2021-09-03T07:30
On this episode of Flying Solo, we catch up with Michelle Youl, the founder of Furever After, a service that helps grieving animal lovers farewell their pets. When Michelle's beloved furbaby died s...
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Putting the science into pain management from 2021-08-27T07:58
Today's guest is Tina McIntosh the founder of Brain Changer. After over a decade of suffering chronic pain, Tina was desperate for a solution, when she stumbled upon the work of Professor Lorimer M...
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If you work hard enough and have a good concept you can find your niche from 2021-08-20T07:33
Steve Liddell the founder of Street Science. Steve is passionate about all things STEM and wants Aussie kids to be passionate about them too. He started Street Science in an effort to bring science...
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Food is not just nourishment it's medicine for body and soul from 2021-08-13T16:45
Today's guest is Joanne Stutley, founder of Darlin' Dal. Jo really believes that food is not only nourishment it's medicine. So much so that she left behind a career as a nurse to pursue one focusi...
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Addressing social change with traditional indigenous knowledge from 2021-08-06T07:49
Nicole Prudames CEO of Bush Medijina. This first nation business walks in two worlds as it brings together the knowledge of the local elders to create a business that delivers products that use nat...
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Manufacturing and marketing a product was totally out of my comfort zone from 2021-07-30T10:10
Catherine Randabel is the creator of the HeadBed. This innovative invention helps put an end to pain at the salon sink. Catherine's HeadBed is also an incredible safety device, saving hairdresser's...
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Creating a business that also creates impact from 2021-07-23T12:15
In this episode of Flying Solo we meet Julie Hirsch one of the cofounders of Eloments Vitamin Tea. Julie's brews are refreshing and tasty and have a positive impact on your health and the planet. S...
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Entrepreneurship struck a chord with me from a young age - I love solving real problems from 2021-07-15T19:47
Serial entrepreneur Ben Lipschitz drops by to give us the lowdown on his latest startup, FoodByUs. Ben is passionate about bringing innovation to the hospitality industry and FoodByUs is helping hi...
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If optimism doesn't come naturally, here's how you can still learn the power of positivity from 2021-07-09T11:02
On this episode, we talk to with the co-founders of Project Optimism, Noirin Mosley and Jenny Boymal. Together they are on a mission to make the world a more optimistic place. Noirin and Jenny beli...
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Client obsession is at the heart of this popular art business from 2021-07-02T15:56
What began as a student job to make ends meet has blossomed into a successful business for Avi Efrat. Abi's passion for art has translated to a bespoke framing business for artists and everyday con...
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With zero experience this entrepreneur built an award winning social enterprise from 2021-06-25T16:41
Edwina Sharrock started Birth Beat as a passion project after discovering a lack of access to essential prenatal services whilst pregnant with her first child. Several years later her passion proje...
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Why risk can pay off and you shouldn't avoid it from 2021-06-18T14:57
Ian Whitworth, serial entrepreneur, former brand creative director and author of the new book, Undisruptable, stops by to talk risk, entrepreneurship and why we should all think about going into bu...
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How a setback turned into a win for this savvy soloist from 2021-06-11T16:32
Vicki Lyon is the founder of Sophisticated Cocktails. When lockdown hit and people's turned to entertaining at home, this savvy soloist saw a gap in the market. A little R&D and a few friends to he...
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Following your passion: This industry chose me from a young age from 2021-06-04T11:43
A childhood accident sparked James Elliott's fitness journey. Today he is the founder of Elliott Performance Training and delivers one on one coaching that helps people meet their fitness goals. Ja...
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How this entrepreneur's passion for wellness grew an international business from 2021-05-28T16:19
Cass Spies is the founder of Twisted Healthy Treats. Like most entrepreneurs, her business came about when she was trying to solve a problem: how to provide her kids with healthy tasty treats. Cass...
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Where's the opportunity for me to grow today? from 2021-05-21T07:00
PR agent Annette Densham is great at making lemonade out of lemons. In her 50 years on the planet, she's faced some major setbacks but has always managed to come through smiling. Her extraordinary ...
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The best gift you can give someone is the present of your presence from 2021-05-14T00:04
If your personal communication skills are lacking, they could be impacting your business. Throughout her career, renowned vocal coach Natasha McNamara has worked with some of the nation's most prom...
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If you think ambition and mums in business don't mix - you'd be wrong from 2021-05-06T06:34:28
Serial entrepreneur Carrie Kwan, founder of the Daily Addict and Mums & Co. drops by ahead of Mother's Day to chat 'mumbition', the work-life tightrope and how Mums & Co's network is helping to sup...
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The sales pitch: 4 things you need to know going in from 2021-04-29T23:00
So many of us struggle with the sales pitch. Today's guest, business coach Tori Kopke explains why this can be such a common challenge and how we can overcome it and make that sale.
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How to leave a secure job and jump into the unknown from 2021-04-22T23:00
Melissa Gerke was a public school teacher with a passion for copywriting. But when it came to swapping one career for the other, she took a long-term approach to ensure her financial security. In t...
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272. How to leave a secure job and jump into the unknown from 2021-04-22T23:00
Melissa Gerke was a public school teacher with a passion for copywriting. But when it came to swapping one career for the other, she took a long-term approach to ensure her financial security. In t...
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What all women need to know about their superannuation (repeat) from 2021-04-15T23:00
Women are said to retire with around 47 percent less superannuation than men; they're also the largest growing demographic in the small business space. Christina Hobbs, founder of Verve Superannuat...
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How eating right can help your brain cope better with stress (repeat) from 2021-04-08T23:00
From the archive: Delia McCabe is a ex-psychologist neuroscientist and nutritionist, with a PHD in the neurobiology of stress and nutrition. When it comes to understanding how our brains respond to...
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How your insecurities could be holding you back from 2021-04-03T00:06
Jaemin Frazer believes the biggest blocker to our success is failing to look at our insecurities. The self-titled 'insecurity coach and author of The One Minute Coach shares why you need to face yo...
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How to manage payroll as a small business from 2021-03-11T05:22
No doubt about it, payroll is an essential part of running a successful small business. In this podcast, Tori van der Donk, managing director of A-GIS BUSINESS SERVICES shares some key tips into ho...
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How I manage cashflow in my solo business from 2021-03-08T00:55
We know that managing cash flow is a common challenge for small business owners. In fact, research from Xero found that 27% of Aussie business owners named cash flow as their top concern during the...
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272. 5 things you need to know about tax for your small business from 2021-03-05T01:28:01
Managing and understanding tax when you’re running a small business can be a minefield. As we head into the middle part of the year, we are joined by Samuel Burmeister, a register BAS agent and the...
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5 things you need to know about tax for your small business from 2021-03-05T00:28
Managing and understanding tax when you're running a small business can be a minefield. As we head into the middle part of the year, we are joined by Samuel Burmeister, a register BAS agent and the...
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271. Why emotional productivity matters from 2021-03-01T04:11:55
Angela Heise has spent her whole life dedicated to understanding the 'why' behind human behaviour, to then be able to help people improve their life and relationships by better understanding themse...
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Why emotional productivity matters from 2021-03-01T04:11
Angela Heise has spent her whole life dedicated to understanding the 'why' behind human behaviour, to then be able to help people improve their life and relationships by better understanding themse...
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270. How to create a powerful vision & mission statement for your business from 2021-03-01T03:40:27
Do you feel like your business adds value to your life? Hopefully your answer to that question is a resounding YES. If it was anything less than 'yes' then you have some work to do in terms of def...
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How to create a powerful vision & mission statement for your business from 2021-03-01T03:40
Do you feel like your business adds value to your life? Hopefully your answer to that question is a resounding YES. If it was anything less than 'yes' then you have some work to do in terms of defi...
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269. Why you need to be in control of your own fate when it comes to your business from 2021-02-25T01:22:49
Michael Griffiths, founder of the Million Dollar Referral Network has helps small business owners generate 100 clients in 12 months without spending a cent on paid ads.
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Why you need to be in control of your own fate when it comes to your business from 2021-02-25T01:22
Michael Griffiths, founder of the Million Dollar Referral Network has helps small business owners generate 100 clients in 12 months without spending a cent on paid ads.
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267. How a strong online prescence helped our regional business thrive during COVID from 2021-02-25T01:03:33
Beatties Quality Furniture, a small business based in Nambucca Heads, New South Wales focussed on building a strong online presence during COVID and are still reaping the rewards 6 months on.
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268. Everything you need to know about Clubhouse when you're running a solo business from 2021-02-25T00:11:50
Clubhouse: Is the latest social media offering here to steal our time and wreak havoc on our productivity, or worth investigating? Kate Toon, author of your 7 First Days on Clubhouse Guide, reveals...
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Everything you need to know about Clubhouse when you're running a solo business from 2021-02-25T00:11
Clubhouse: Is the latest social media offering here to steal our time and wreak havoc on our productivity, or worth investigating? Kate Toon, author of your 7 First Days on Clubhouse Guide, reveals...
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How a strong online presence helped our regional business thrive during COVID from 2021-02-25T00:03:33
Beatties Quality Furniture, a small business based in Nambucca Heads, New South Wales focussed on building a strong online presence during COVID and are still reaping the rewards 6 months on.
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How a strong online presence helped a regional business thrive during COVID from 2021-02-25T00:03
Beatties Quality Furniture, a small business based in Nambucca Heads, New South Wales focussed on building a strong online presence during COVID and are still reaping the rewards 6 months on.
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266. The power of self talk from 2021-02-18T02:21:08
How often have you caught yourself in a stream of ugly thoughts directed at yourself? It usually happens when things aren't going well but can also strike when things are going well. In this episo...
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The power of self talk from 2021-02-18T02:21
How often have you caught yourself in a stream of ugly thoughts directed at yourself? It usually happens when things aren't going well but can also strike when things are going well. In this episod...
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265. COVID lessons we're taking into our business in 2021 from 2021-02-14T22:38:16
It's no secret we were all glad to see the end of 2020 and with a brand new year in our sights many of us are keen to expand on the lessons we learnt about running our small business. Today's guest...
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Sticky founder shares: COVID lessons we're taking into our business in 2021 from 2021-02-14T22:38
It's no secret we were all glad to see the end of 2020 and with a brand new year in our sights many of us are keen to expand on the lessons we learnt about running our small business. Today's guest...
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264. Why you need to attract more women into your business from 2021-02-11T05:57:59
Women are responsible for spending more than $28 trillion per year; and they're entering the small business market at 3 times the rate of men. Marketing and partnerships strategist Katrina McCarter...
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Why you need to attract more women into your business from 2021-02-11T05:57
Women are responsible for spending more than $28 trillion per year; and they're entering the small business market at 3 times the rate of men. Marketing and partnerships strategist Katrina McCarter...
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263. How to feel fabulous by Friday from 2021-01-28T02:28:06
Nutritionist Therese Cullen has created an online wellbeing course, Feel Fabulous by Friday. In this episode she shares some of the simple daily changes we can make to our diet to help us feel gre...
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How you can feel fabulous by Friday (yes, it IS possible!) from 2021-01-28T02:28
Nutritionist Therese Cullen has created an online wellbeing course, Feel Fabulous by Friday. In this episode she shares some of the simple daily changes we can make to our diet to help us feel grea...
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264. 7 secrets to reading people to increase sales conversions & build better relationships from 2021-01-12T23:07:22
How do you recognise how to speak to people, in the way they want to be spoken to, even before the conversation starts? It's all written in their face, says Alan Stevens founder of The Science & Ar...
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The 7 secrets to reading people to increase sales conversions & build better relationships from 2021-01-12T23:07
How do you recognise how to speak to people, in the way they want to be spoken to, even before the conversation starts? It's all written in their face, says Alan Stevens founder of The Science & Ar...
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263. How to rebuild your confidence after a loss (or several) from 2021-01-06T02:22:55
Erika Kramer went from not even being able to afford a loaf of bread to making over half a million dollars in 2020 from her business as a confidence coach. She shares some incredible insights into ...
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How to rebuild your confidence after a loss (or several) from 2021-01-06T02:22
Erika Kramer went from not even being able to afford a loaf of bread to making over half a million dollars in 2020 from her business as a confidence coach. She shares some incredible insights into ...
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262. 6 easy ways to digitise your small business processes from 2020-12-17T23:24:51
It can be easy for small business owners to "do what we've always done" because we think we're saving time... but that's not such a great thing when it comes to managing our data, says Anthony Sapo...
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6 easy ways you can digitise your small business processes from 2020-12-17T23:24
It can be easy for small business owners to "do what we've always done" because we think we're saving time... but that's not such a great thing when it comes to managing our data, says Anthony Sapo...
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261. The real reason you're not making enough sales from 2020-12-07T00:51:46
Jodie De Vries and Emma Scott of The Brand Brigade describe themselves as serial entrepreneurs who have taken everything they've learnt building multi-million dollar businesses to help other women ...
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Here's the real reason you're not making enough sales from 2020-12-07T00:51
Jodie De Vries and Emma Scott of The Brand Brigade describe themselves as serial entrepreneurs who have taken everything they've learnt building multi-million dollar businesses to help other women ...
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260. How to run a customer centric small business (even through a pandemic) from 2020-12-03T23:18:15
2020 has taught our community so many lessons about running a small business. One of the most essential has been a greater appreciation and understanding of our customer. Shardae Mazzeo, head of pe...
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How to run a customer centric small business (even through a pandemic) from 2020-12-03T23:18
2020 has taught our community so many lessons about running a small business. One of the most essential has been a greater appreciation and understanding of our customer. Shardae Mazzeo, head of pe...
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259. How to use LinkedIn to kickstart your side-hustle from 2020-11-29T21:22:14
Side-hustles have boomed in 2020. Just how you make money from them though is exactly like any other business and largely down to how you market it! Think Bespoke founder, Karen Hollenbach, a Link...
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How to use LinkedIn to kickstart your side-hustle from 2020-11-29T21:22
Side-hustles have boomed in 2020. Just how you make money from them though is exactly like any other business and largely down to how you market it! Think Bespoke founder, Karen Hollenbach, a Linke...
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258. 4 free Facebook tools that boost small business performance from 2020-11-26T03:27:22
Given the challenges of this year, we're all looking for ways to maximise the performance of our business without spending a fortune. Facebook have a range of terrific free business tools to help u...
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4 free Facebook tools that boost small business performance from 2020-11-26T03:27
Given the challenges of this year, we're all looking for ways to maximise the performance of our business without spending a fortune. Facebook have a range of terrific free business tools to help u...
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257. How to use Google Shopping to boost your sales this holiday season from 2020-11-23T03:32:50
Around 30% of our small business first community have created an ecommerce or digital platform for their small business since the start of COVID. Google's Chris Royale talks us through how Google ...
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How to use Google Shopping to boost your sales this holiday season from 2020-11-23T03:32
Around 30% of our small business first community have created an ecommerce or digital platform for their small business since the start of COVID. Google's Chris Royale talks us through how Google S...
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256. How to use free tools on the internet to better connect with your customers from 2020-11-17T23:13:32
Georgia Sullivan from Google joins the podcast to share some great tips on how to use the free tools on the internet to connect with consumers when they are searching for what you have to offer.
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How to use free tools on the internet to better connect with your customers from 2020-11-17T23:13
Georgia Sullivan from Google joins the podcast to share some great tips on how to use the free tools on the internet to connect with consumers when they are searching for what you have to offer.
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255. How to get your business found online with Google Ads from 2020-11-16T00:40:35
Tom O'Connor, a Digital Strategist in the Small Business Team at Google shares his tips for how we can best show up online as small business owners and get more customers.
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How to get your business found online with Google Ads from 2020-11-16T00:40
Tom O'Connor, a Digital Strategist in the Small Business Team at Google shares his tips for how we can best show up online as small business owners and get more customers.
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254. Why eating better is the best thing you can do to manage stress from 2020-11-11T23:37:31
Delia McCabe is a ex-psychologist neuroscientist and nutritionist, with a PHD in the neurobiology of stress and nutrition. When it comes to understanding how our brains respond to stress Delia firm...
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Why eating better is the best thing you can do to manage stress from 2020-11-11T23:37
Delia McCabe is a ex-psychologist neuroscientist and nutritionist, with a PHD in the neurobiology of stress and nutrition. When it comes to understanding how our brains respond to stress Delia firm...
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253. Why meeting customer expectations has never been more important from 2020-11-11T03:13:17
A new wave of entrepreneurship is dawning, according to Salesforce Vice President, Merlin Luck, who shares key insights from Salesforce's annual Small Business Trends report. With optimistic, custo...
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252. Running a store? Here's how to ensure the safety of your staff and customers from 2020-11-04T22:38:29
Returning to work and re-opening our businesses requires thought and planning. Officeworks representatives talk us through the thorough initiatives and policies they've implemented to reduce conges...
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251. I started my small business after I turned 50 from 2020-11-04T04:08:46
After 28 years of life as a high school teacher Marisa Lawlor started her wellbeing business, Just Believe Fit after she turned 50. It started out as light bulb moment that continues to have a pos...
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Podcast 250. How to manage the mental health of your employees during COVID from 2020-11-02T03:09:14
With small business owners already at risk of poor mental health the past year has taken its toll. For business owners managing staff these concerns extend to their wellbeing. Jim Kelly, Director ...
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250. How to manage the mental health of your employees during COVID from 2020-11-02T03:09
With small business owners already at risk of poor mental health the past year has taken its toll. For business owners managing staff these concerns extend to their wellbeing. Jim Kelly, Director o...
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249. Women in business: This is what you need to know about superannuation from 2020-10-28T23:58
Women are said to retire with around 47% less superannuation than men; they're also the largest growing demographic in the small business space. Christina Hobbs, founder of Verve Superannuation, th...
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248. Lessons 2020 has taught me about running a cleaning business from 2020-10-28T04:55:11
Before COVID-19, GIAN Group had 280 staff in Victoria and NSW, and turnover of $4.8m. The shutdown wiped out 90% of their overall business within 7 days, forcing them to lay off 240 staff. Founder...
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247. Sean Lues talks the travel industry and the impact of COVID from 2020-10-28T04:45:03
In this episode of From Local to Global, Kochie chats with Sean Lues, managing director at Journeys Worldwide - a specialist tour company that provides exceptional travel experience all over the
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246. How to refresh your business tech from 2020-10-22T00:34:59
COVID life has given us all a new appreciation for the powers of technology but keeping up with the changes can be tough on small business owners. Sandy Young of Officeworks shares his tips for sta...
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245: How to reopen and operate your business safely from 2020-10-15T06:07:39
It's never been more important to provide a safe and healthy working environment for your team. Regular OH & S has been replaced by the COVID safe regulations for each state. And while we're allrea...
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244. I help women build awesome small businesses from 2020-10-14T00:35:07
Women are the biggest growing demographic in the Australian small business space. Mandy Richards, founder of Global Sisters is committed to helping women launch their business idea and onto the roa...
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244. I run a travel business, here's how we've coped with COVID from 2020-10-14T00:22:25
Sean Lues grew up in Zimbabwe and has an absolute passion for wild life, conservation and the great outdoors and he brings this passion to his role at Journeys Worldwide. Sean's shares with Kochie ...
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243. From local to global with Nik Manukyan from 2020-10-14T00:09:07
Nik Manukyan lives and breathes prestige cars and he's spent the last 15 years building up a business that is renowned all over Melbourne for the quality of its service. Kochie gets the lowdown on...
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242. How to stay productive when your work IS the distraction from 2020-10-08T06:24:38
As small business owners our jobs are often our passion. This means we don't know when to stop working or ignore key aspects of our business by focussing on parts we enjoy the most. How do we overc...
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241. Don Robertson on inspiration, activewear and going global from 2020-10-06T01:56:36
In this episode of our From Local to Global podcast, Don Robertson, cofounder of STAX - a global activewear sensation chats with Kochie.
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240. Nino Zoccali on brand building, the hospitality industry and coping during COVID from 2020-10-06T01:52:11
In this episode of From Local to Global. David Koch sits down with acclaimed chef, Nino Zoccali. Nino is the mastermind behind The Restaurant Pendolino in Sydney's Strand Arcade.
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239. How to get financially prepared to turn 2020 around from 2020-10-01T01:50:38
With three months to go until the end of 2020 cash flow is 100% front of mind for our small business community - as is planning for 2021. Jane Starkins, General Manager for Scot Pac in Victoria sha...
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238. I have learnt to run my business in 3 hours a day from 2020-09-23T03:24:42
Lisa Corduff knows about challenging years. The business owner and solo mum of 3 lost her husband last year in tragic circumstances. Then COVID hit. As she's based in Victoria that's meant 2 rounds...
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238. From my basement to global fintech success from 2020-09-20T23:53:45
In this episode of From Local to Global, Kochie chats with Jeff Parker. Jeff is the CEO of WorldFirst, a fintech that had its start in a London basement and has emerged as one of the leading player...
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237. How to maximise your online presence on a budget from 2020-09-17T06:34:35
COVID life has taught us the power (and urgency)of having an online platform for our small business. Tony Bond Media Strategist Manager VIC, SA & TAS for Yellow Online on how to maximise our prese...
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236: Why I left the corporate world to start my own business from 2020-09-15T04:02:55
In this episode of From Local to Global, David Koch chats with Elke Pascoe, founder of LittleOak - a homegrown organic baby formula made with Goat's milk.
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235. How to avoid costly software mistakes from 2020-09-10T06:22:16
Good at business but struggle with technology? In this podcast episode Anthony Sapountzis, co-founder of Aerion Technologies shares his insider tips on creating & understanding technology that best...
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234. How to get out of your own way when it comes to creating success from 2020-09-04T00:41:13
Insecurity coach Jaemin Frazer believes it's our uncertainty and fear about the people we really are that impedes our success in all areas of life and business. He says challenging these unhelpful ...
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233. Having trouble accessing business funding? Here's how to find your hidden assets from 2020-08-27T02:38:46
COVID has forced thousands of small business owners to do an about turn when it comes to future planning, and for many this includes looking at different ways to fund a business. Peter Langham the ...
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232. How to use social media to start a business for free from 2020-08-18T05:05:43
Anne McKeown is a business coach who used social media to start her business for free. In this episode of the podcast she tells Flying Solo editor, Lucy Kippist how it's done.
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231. How our client-facing business adapted to the "new" COVID normal from 2020-08-14T02:01:20
Sally Farrow from Para Mobility, a manufacturer of assistive technologies shares her unique experience of shifting a business model through COVID challenges.
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230. How to develop an 'on all time' marketing strategy from 2020-08-06T04:56:46
One of the lessons of being disrupted by COVID-19 has been a reminder of the power of running a truly flexible small business. Yellow Account Manager David Costi joins Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippi...
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229. How to live like a sole trader during a crisis from 2020-07-27T02:32:34
Amber Daines is a PR professional who worked on two intense crisis communications projects: AMP during the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Ind...
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228. How to manage your mental health during COVID from 2020-07-23T10:14:43
New research from MYOB shows 50% of our small business community are facing COVID-induced mental health challenges. Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist speaks with Smiling Mind founder, Mike Hirst to d...
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227. 5 effective digital marketing strategies for the post COVID world from 2020-07-16T04:10:52
Jane Betschel, Head of Marketing for MYOB joins Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist to discuss a range of digital marketing strategies to support small businesses post COVID.
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226. 5 ways to boost cash flow as we emerge from COVID from 2020-07-09T22:06:20
Surviving as a small business can be tough at the best of times but thanks to COVID our everyday has become even more challenging. With so many of us slowly building our businesses back to life how...
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225. How to ensure your business is COVID safe from 2020-07-01T00:27:47
In this episode of the podcast Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist speaks to Victor Dominello, the NSW Minister for Customer Service about COVID safe measures.
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224: This is what a successful small business pivot looks like from 2020-06-09T02:06:18
Edwina Robertson is a country wedding photographer, turned social media expert from Northern NSW. She's also a brilliant example of a rural small business owner forced to pivot during COVID. And sh...
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222. How DIY PR can pandemic-proof your business from 2020-05-29T05:29:58
In this episode Lucy Kippist speaks with Jules Brooke about the importance of doing your own PR in the wake of COVID-19.
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221: How to change a core belief (and why it will transform your business) from 2020-05-22T06:06:24
In this episode of the podcast, editor Lucy Kippist speaks with Insecurity coach, Jaemin Frazer about how (and why) we can core beliefs and the impact that has on our business.
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220. How to make the most of LinkedIn during COVID-19 from 2020-05-14T04:47:15
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, Lucy Kippist speaks with Karen Hollenbach, LinkedIn expert & founder of Think Bespoke about what we should be doing on LinkedIn right now.
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219. How to live like a spiritual entrepreneur from 2020-05-11T02:15:21
It's not just about your mind, it's about your soul, your heart and your spirit - no area can be ignored, says coach, speaker, restaurateur and author Pauline Ngyuen, in this episode of the Flying ...
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218. How to run your business and homeschool (without losing your mind!) from 2020-04-28T10:36:15
In this episode of the podcast editor Lucy Kippist speaks with Kate Toon about the homeschool/business running juggle thanks to COVID-19.
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217. A 5 minute meditation for focus & greater clarity from 2020-04-21T04:42:06
Amy Taylor-Kabbaz has created this 5 minute meditation just for small business owners. A great reset tool when you're feeling overwhelmed.
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216. Should I stay or should I go? Is now the time to start your own business? from 2020-04-07T00:09:39
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, editor Lucy Kippist speaks with Sue Parker founder of Dare Group Australia.
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215. Me First: How to make time for yourself from 2020-04-06T23:52:34
In this episode of the podcast, editor Lucy Kippist speaks with Kate Christie, time management expert author of new book, "Me First: The Guilt-Free guide to prioritising you."
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214. What my experience of burnout taught me from 2020-04-01T00:45:05
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, editor Lucy Kippist speaks to small business mental health advocate, Leanne Faulkner.
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212. How to take the panic out of everyday life from 2020-03-30T23:43:25
In this episode of the podcast, Flying Solo editor speaks to Lisa Forrest about her new book, Glide: Taking the panic out of everyday living.
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211. The 8 pillars of small business success from 2020-03-25T02:07:55
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, Marketing to Mums founder Katrina McCarter explains her 8 pillars of success program.
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210. How to have difficult conversations with your partner about your business from 2020-03-24T04:02:48
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, editor Lucy Kippist speaks with Sophi Bruce of The School of Life.
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209. The power of building your resilience from 2020-03-13T02:41
In this episode, Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist speaks with Jurie Rossouw, neuroscientist and entrepreneur who created the Driven app, your virtual coach that builds resilience.
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208. 5 ways wealth creation is just like going on safari from 2020-03-03T00:20:55
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, founder of Sentinel Wealth Justin Hooper tells Robert Gerrish why the laws of nature apply just as readily to wealth creation.
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207. A beginners guide to managing your connections on LinkedIn from 2020-03-03T00:02:12
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, editor Lucy Kippist speaks with LinkedIn expert, Lucy Bingle of Lucy Bingle.com about how to develop a strategy for managing your connections.
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206. I've experienced post-natal depression and burnout while running my business from 2020-03-02T23:55:08
In this epsiode of the Flying Solo podcast, editor Lucy Kippist speaks to founder of Business Jump, Natasha Stewart.
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205. Why you shouldn't rely on referrals to grow your business from 2020-02-21T02:23:28
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, founder Robert Gerrish speaks with Jill Brennan, the marketing coach for entrepreneurs with a scattergun approach to growth.
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204. I couldn't buy the shoes I was looking for, so I started a business to make them myself from 2020-02-18T19:04:16
In this episode of the podcast Lucy Kippist speaks to founder of Milwoods Shoes, Jane Robertson who has created an incredibly successful online shoe business from her home town of Wagga Wagga in co...
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203. How to get a really cool freelance writing assignment from 2020-02-07T02:09:16
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, editor Lucy Kippist speaks to Hannah James, a freelance writer for Australian Geographic magazine.
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202. Lisa Messenger on How to Think Big from 2020-02-03T00:30:28
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, editor Lucy Kippist speaks with entrepreneur and author, Lisa Messenger about the 'thinking big' mindset and how you can apply it your business.
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201. I help big picture thinkers develop processes & systems to help them thrive from 2020-01-31T03:00:43
Dave Jenyns returns to the Flying Solo podcast this episode. He has a passion for helping business owners get their systems and processes in place.
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200. We need more positive stories about the bush in the media from 2020-01-27T23:26:11
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, Lucy Kippist speaks to Kim Storey, an agricultural photographer who is passionate about supporting Australian rural communities battling drought and bush...
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199. Community is not a shared kitchen from 2020-01-15T03:22:20
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, Robert Gerrish speaks to Brad Krauskopf, founder of Hub Australia co-working community.
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198. What women really want when it comes to financial services from 2020-01-09T22:44:04
Kristin Badger is the founder of Finiver, a financial services startup providing an independent adviser referral service, support and financial education for women.
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197.The 'why' factor from 2019-12-17T02:59:06
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast Lucy Kippist speaks with marketing guru Cath Connell about the importance of defining the 'why' behind your business.
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196.How to make the most of the last weeks of the year in your business from 2019-12-05T03:49:22
In this episode Robert Gerrish speaks with time management expert, Kate Christie about how we can end the year on a high.
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195. I'm on a mission to make remote work simple and accessible from 2019-12-01T23:45:37
In this episode Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist speaks with founder of Pointer Remote roles, Jo Palmer.
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194. How 'switch thinking' can transform your small business from 2019-11-21T23:51:14
In this episode Robert Gerrish speaks to international creativity consultant, and inventor of Speed Thinking and Ideas Blitz, Dr Ken Hudson.
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Why our bad spending habits begin at the age of 7 from 2019-11-18T00:35:44
In this episode of the podcast, Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist speaks to Paul Gordon and Janine Robertson, authors of new book 'Spendtitude; A Life-changing Attitude to Money book.'
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192. I host a podcast celebrating female entrepreneurs in the Australian bush from 2019-11-12T19:06:46
In this episode Flying Solo editor interviews Samantha Meurant, the host of The Rural Compass podcast.
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191. I help people overcome their insecurity from 2019-10-30T02:20:18
In this episode Robert Gerrish speaks to life coach Jaemin Frazer about overcoming insecurity.
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I help people overcome their insecurity from 2019-10-30T02:20
In this episode Robert Gerrish speaks to life coach Jaemin Frazer about overcoming insecurity.
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190. I help brands sell to mum's, the world's most powerful consumer from 2019-10-23T23:48:39
In this episode Flying Solo editor, Lucy Kippist speaks to Katrina McCarter about the opportunities available for businesses who can communicate with the mum market.
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189. How to build an effective LinkedIn strategy for your business from 2019-10-22T20:20:06
In this episode Robert Gerrish speaks with LinkedIn expert, Lucy Bingle.
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188. Our clothes help women to live more sustainably in an easy way from 2019-10-14T03:50:29
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, Lucy Kippist speaks with Ali Swantson and Libby Mullavey, the founders of Kindly Darling a sustainable clothing brand based in Temora, rural New South Wa...
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187. Five strategies to ensure you deliver effective presentations from 2019-10-08T23:05:15
187. Five strategies to ensure you deliver effective presentations by Flying Solo
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186. I started my online business from the kitchen table on our family farm from 2019-09-26T04:51:55
In this episode, Flying Solo editor speaks with Sarah Parkinson from her farm in south-west Victoria. As Sarah explains her affirmation card business started on the family kitchen table.
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185. How to set boundaries around your time when you work from home from 2019-09-18T02:03:08
In this episode, Kate Toon tells Robert Gerrish how vital it is to set boundaries around your time when you work from home.
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184. The power of an apology from 2019-09-16T05:46:51
In this episode, personal branding expert Sue Parker talks us through the elements of a genuine apology and why they're so important.
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183. The trials and tribulations of exporting my business to China from 2019-09-05T01:48
In this episode Robert Gerrish speaks with Catherine Cervasio, founder of Aroma Baby about the trials and tribulations of exporting your business to China.
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182. Stress versus burnout: How to tell the difference? from 2019-09-03T04:22:45
Lucy Kippist talks with Angela Henderson, a small business coach and mental health clinician about the realities of business burnout and how to avoid it.
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181. 3 ways to leverage your personal brand from 2019-08-26T00:10:43
Digital growth strategist Nick Brogden tells Lucy that he has used guest lecturing at university to boost his personal brand. He shares two other excellent strategies to promote brand integrity.
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180. Understanding the scarcity versus abundance mindset from 2019-08-19T00:04:40
In this episode Robert Gerrish speaks with Fred Schebesta, co-founder of Finder.com on the scarcity versus abundance mindset.
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179. How to get the most out of LinkedIn in just 10 minutes a day from 2019-08-13T00:00:18
Karen Bespoke is a LinkedIn expert and co-founder of Think Bespoke, a a specialist consulting firm that provides LinkedIn training. Karen shares with Lucy Kippist her top 5 tips for LinkedIn success.
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178. What I learnt after my client fired me from 2019-08-04T23:21:03
For the first time in 20 years in business, Vanessa faced the appalling prospect of being fired by a client. In this episode she told Robert how she got through the most difficult time of her car...
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177. The top 5 attributes of a successful person from 2019-07-25T04:56:56
In this episode Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist talks to Justin Hooper, founder of Sentinel Wealth financial planning and investment consultancy, about what makes some people more successful than o...
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176. Why selling is like a contact sport from 2019-07-15T03:01
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast Robert speaks with leadership coach, Steve Herzberg who tackles the top 5 mistakes most business owners make when trying to land a sale.
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175. How to use your smartphone to make smart video to boost your business from 2019-06-27T04:52:52
Julian Mather is a world class videographer whose only camera is a smartphone. In this episode he shares his extraordinary journey to entrepreneurial success and why he wants to help others find th...
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174. Pitch perfect and running laps to grow sales from 2019-06-13T02:26:50
In this show, we catch up with Glen Carlson from KPI and Dent Global. Glen loves his acronyms and after updating us on what's new in his world he shares the meaning of L.A.P.S. As you'll hear, it's...
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173. Coping with digital overload from 2019-05-30T04:10:13
As social media and digital platforms become increasingly complicated, costly and confusing, it's small wonder we struggle to stay abreast of new players. And it's not just knowing who they are, bu...
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172. Creating and maintaining rewarding relationships from 2019-05-16T03:52:26
So there you are in your business, working away nicely, when along comes an individual who simply rubs you up the wrong way. If this is a potentially lucrative client, or a key supplier, what are y...
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171. How a runaway teenager found success from 2019-05-02T00:04:13
Pauline Nguyen talks us through her confronting childhood and explains how it informs her unique perspective on the world of business. She's established the most awarded Vietnamese restaurant in th...
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170. Why Awards are good (even if you don't win) from 2019-04-17T23:54:28
Dance school entrepreneur, Stacey Morgan is mildly obsessed with entering business awards. In this podcast, she explains how it benefits her business and helps her continually improve what she does...
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169. Staying well in your business from 2019-04-04T02:24:16
Leanne Faulkner knows that being aware of your personal 'red flags' - those signs you're not tracking so well - and knowing what action to take is key to maintaining a robust mental health. In this...
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168. If you want to make change. Go deep. from 2019-03-21T02:00:09
Change is seldom easy, can be very painful and is often inescapable. But what do we do when we simply have to embrace behavioural change? Leadership coach, Craig O'Brien has a solution that he's tr...
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167. LinkedIn update. Much more than networking and jobs. from 2019-03-07T02:00:08
The stats are in and according to our guest, Sue Parker we'd be bonkers not to use LinkedIn to grow our business. Following her own user experience research, she sees four compelling reasons to up ...
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166. Pricing: How to get paid well for your work from 2019-02-20T05:27:26
If you're looking to increase revenue and profit in your business, don't miss this interview with finance expert, Rhys Roberts, Principal of business advisory service Viridity. As you'll hear, the ...
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Pricing: How to get paid well for your work from 2019-02-20T05:27
If you're looking to increase revenue and profit in your business, don't miss this interview with finance expert, Rhys Roberts, Principal of business advisory service Viridity. As you'll hear, the ...
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165. Planning: How to create an inspiring business vision from 2019-02-20T05:07:11
It's a great time to set some new goals, but before you do, it pays to spend time revisiting, or creating, your business vision. In this podcast, Jayne Tancred, co-founder of Tribe of the Tree, run...
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164. Cash flow: How not to run out of money! from 2019-02-18T04:07:13
Even in profitable businesses, cash flow can be a significant risk. In this interview, I pick the brains of Ingrid Thompson, Founder of Healthy Numbers, to get answers to the most common questions ...
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163. Getting it right on Instagram from 2019-02-07T00:58:51
Emily Osmond started out studying politics and jumped at an opportunity to get involved in broadcast news, thinking this exposure may just help. It did, but led her in an entirely new direction. To...
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162. Digital marketing must-dos from 2019-01-31T03:26:03
A panel discussion from 2018's Flying Solo Live, featuring Katie Jeanes, Jeremy Hunt and Dave Chaffey. Whether you're selling products online, growing a service business, or just starting out, you'...
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161. Don't manage your time. Invest your time. from 2019-01-25T05:01:42
Kate Christie is on a mission to change how we think about time. She's built her entire business around the topic and in this podcast she shares her approach and some clear pointers to shift our th...
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160. Thriving in flux from 2019-01-16T00:34:48
From 2018's Flying Solo Live, David Koch talks with Holly Ransom from Emergent. Holly has interviewed Barack Obama, delivered a Peace Charter to the Dalai Lama, and Richard Branson calls her a drea...
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159. Create a marketing plan on a single page from 2019-01-09T22:00:05
Allan Dib is the author of 'The 1 Page Marketing Plan' a delightfully clear and concise book that simplifies marketing for anyone unsure of the next step to take. Allan has built and exited a numbe...
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158. Tips for attracting dream clients from 2019-01-02T22:00:05
Another panel discussion from Melbourne's Flying Solo Live event, with Pippa Buxton from Little Earth Nest, Fashion Equipped's Elizabeth Formosa and Brad Krauskoph from Hub Australia. Our panelists...
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157. Why looking after yourself should be a priority from 2018-12-26T22:00:05
Starting out as a profiler with the Australian Police Force, Jemimah Ashleigh switched to become a comedian and business woman. She's been nominated as a 'woman to watch' by My Entrepreneur Magazin...
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156. Building a business and life you love from 2018-12-19T22:00:05
This show is a panel discussion from the recent Flying Solo Live event in Melbourne, featuring Sarah Prescott from Thankyou, Jo Burston from Inspiring Rare Birds and Tom Griffith from Emma & Tom's....
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155. Is it time to launch your own podcast? from 2018-12-12T22:00:05
In this interview, we hear how Ash Roy got into podcasting and how it works well for his business. If you're contemplating new strategies and actions for the year ahead, his experiences and tips wi...
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154. What would you do with an extra hour a day? from 2018-12-06T03:16:06
This show is a recording of Kate Christie's recent presentation at Melbourne's Flying Solo Live. In it she shares some tried and tested strategies to dramatically improve your approach to time. The...
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153. Why you're not getting enough referrals from 2018-11-29T01:00:04
Heather Smith is best known for her work in the field of cloud accounting and is continually surprised by the number people missing out when it comes to generating business leads and opportunities....
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152. How Catherine Cervasio took her brand to the world from 2018-11-22T00:30:04
This show was recorded at our recent Flying Solo Live event in Melbourne and is the story of Aromababy's birth, growth and success. Catherine shares her challenges, her wins and the lessons she's l...
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151. Skin in the game. From sport to entrepreneurship. from 2018-11-15T00:31:38
When Olympic swimming champion, Michael Klim saw his days in the pool coming to an end, he changed lanes to business. It was his poolside experience that revealed the opportunity.
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150. Making the most of our emotions from 2018-11-01T00:03:38
Catherine Bell is a firm believer in the value of bringing our feelings and natural character strengths to the fore in our work. Once we do, we can achieve more and with an added energy and resilie...
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149. Taking charge of a career by building a business from 2018-10-04T03:21:14
Corporate work colleagues, Emily Traill and Jacquie Craus realised they would only get the lifestyle they sought by starting their own business. 'Maid My Day' is a wonderful success and when you he...
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148. Thinking like an entrepreneur from 2018-09-27T02:48:25
Vanessa Emilio had a clear vision for her law practice and 12 years on it's working well. She's growing fast and has a mobile, agile business that attracts precisely the clients she wants. This 'Ho...
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147. How to stay connected and at the top of your game from 2018-09-27T02:44:44
Matt White left his corporate job to follow his self employment dream and help others enjoy the perfect night's sleep. He often works alone, but is always pushing himself to learn and grow. This 'H...
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146. Starting the day with the right mindset from 2018-09-27T02:41:24
With four young boys and a demanding work schedule, Steve Manning's move away from the city grind to Port Macquarie needed careful lifestyle design. This 'Home Truths' series is brought to you by N...
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145. Moving from fee-for-service to a scalable business from 2018-09-27T02:34:53
Kate Toon shares her learnings around digital marketing, building a supportive community and how her custom-built 'Toon Cave' transformed her work. This 'Home Truths' series is brought to you by NS...
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144. How a podcast can help fill a business from 2018-09-13T02:54:33
Warrick Bidwell coaches and supports tradies and over the years has built a fine and very niche small business. In this interview, he explains the path he took and how podcasting plays such a key r...
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143. How being buried in email created an opportunity from 2018-08-30T05:45:07
When Yaro Starak started blogging, he was one of the first to see value in email lists. Nearly 15 years later, it's email that feeds his entrepreneurial drive and it seems he's onto another winner.
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142. Never do this if you're sharing content on LinkedIn from 2018-08-16T05:41:42
We've had Adam Houlahan on our podcast before and he's back with some great tips to help you raise your profile. His one 'ninja tip' is something you have to listen to...or pay the price.
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141. Mixing cakes, condiments, coaching & courses from 2018-08-02T00:46:26
When Megna Murali saw the growing trend to create and sell unique food products was matched by a hunger to find and share new recipes, she knew she had a business opportunity. Here's how she met th...
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137. Let’s get this party started! from 2018-06-16T15:04:57
Editor of Startup Daily - Australia’s leading startup publication - Gina Baldassarre explores the fundamentals you need to get right when launching your own venture. From defining your target marke...
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140. Crushing it online! from 2018-06-16T13:27:24
Dave Chaffey, Managing Director of KBB Digital and respected technology commentator, shares actionable advice to help you get more bang for your buck when it comes to digital marketing. David gives...
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139. Confessions of a barefoot business owner from 2018-06-16T13:21:38
Flying Solo Community Editor, Lucy Kippist debunks some of the myths of running a small business and discusses treacherous traps to avoid. She'll delve into all corners of business from distraction...
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138. Marketing on a shoestring from 2018-06-16T13:13:40
It's no coincidence that Mat Beeche's first publishing business was Shoestring Startups. Today he manages Strategic Partnerships at Pinstripe Media. Mat reveals the sales and marketing strategies h...
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137. Let's get this party started! from 2018-06-16T13:04:57
Editor of Startup Daily - Australia's leading startup publication - Gina Baldassarre explores the fundamentals you need to get right when launching your own venture. From defining your target marke...
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136. How to avoid being disrupted by disruption! from 2018-06-16T12:56:54
Technological innovation presents both a huge opportunity and a challenge for us all. TV host, business commentator and entrepreneur, David Koch, shares his insights to help boost resilience and em...
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135. Think like an innovator from 2018-05-30T21:47:55
In this podcast, Dr Mark Glazebrook helps us develop the innovator mindset and shares some steps to bring it into our everyday work. As he suggests, innovation often comes down to focus and a serie...
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134. The traits of successful startups from 2018-05-16T23:49:32
Mat Beeche is the guy who gave Australia its first real taste of 'startup news' when he launched the Shoestring brand some years ago. Today his initial publication has morphed into 'Startup Daily' ...
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133. Pitching to the media from 2018-05-03T01:21:06
Katie Clift has pitched more ideas to media than most and has covered sectors from big business to soloists. In this podcast she tells us how to develop effective relationships with journalists, bu...
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132. Beware the subscriptions trap from 2018-04-19T06:40:42
Gabe Alves was so shocked by the size of a cloud storage fee, that he set up a business to keep things in check. If you're noticing how those few-bucks-a-month payments are mounting up, listen in.
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131. How do I get where I want to go? from 2018-04-05T01:47:41
While a business starts with an idea, the idea alone may not get you far. In this podcast, Naomi Stockman shares the methods she uses to help people clarify the many steps necessary to go from ince...
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130. Who cares what I think? from 2018-03-22T01:03:20
That's a question Matthew White had when he was considering becoming a contributing writer to Flying Solo. Jump forward a couple of years and it's a different story. In fact, plenty of differing st...
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129. How to get your articles published from 2018-03-08T00:09:22
No doubt you've heard a thousand times that 'content marketing' is a key marketing strategy for the soloist. But how do you get the attention of an Editor when it seems everyone is trying to do the...
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128. Fancy starting an online store? Best start here. from 2018-02-14T22:05:35
At most times of the day and night, Flying Solo's forums are abuzz with discussions about how to get products moving. Forum regular, John Romaine regularly shares his advice and in this podcast he ...
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127. Influencers: How blogs and brands are benefitting and you could too from 2018-02-05T01:11:01
In a world seemingly dominated by content creation and obsessed with 'reach' and 'engagement', where does the independent professional fit in? In this podcast, Bec Derrington returns to help us und...
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126. 5 tips to handle tricky business relationships from 2018-01-25T03:49:55
Tammy Tansley helps people communicate and interact effectively in the world of work. In this podcast, we look at some strategies to handle those tricky business relationships that come up now and ...
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125. Refreshing your brand for the New Year from 2018-01-04T05:49:59
In this podcast, Amanda Vanelderen shares her top tips to help us kick off 2018 with renewed energy. To keep the party going a little longer, she uses popular song titles to make each point and has...
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124. Why we should all become journalists from 2017-12-05T22:19:08
While it may seem counterintuitive given the tumultuous world of journalism, Sherene Strahan thinks there's much to gain from adopting an inquisitive mindset. Here's how it's done.
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123. A focus on women in startup from 2017-11-23T02:54:57
Christie Whitehill started Tech Ready Women to improve the success rate of female startups. She's also the CEO of Hatching Lab and Co-founder of the Poppy Renegade movement. In this podcast she giv...
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122. Pay yourself first from 2017-11-09T00:03:50
Come on, we've all heard the notion of paying yourself first, haven't we? But so few actually do. Najma Khan wants to change all that and shares a fairly simple approach to the topic. If you're bas...
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121. Stop your WordPress site being a honeypot for hackers from 2017-10-26T02:49:32
Tom Cameron loves WordPress and it scares the hell out of him. With worldwide popularity comes increasing risk, as the platform has become the bad guys break-in target of choice. In this podcast, T...
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120. A stronger, healthier yoga, pilates or PT business from 2017-10-11T23:54:56
Ingrid Thompson helps health practitioners turn their passion into viable, long lasting businesses. While the tips she shares are relevant to all independents, they're must-dos to those she calls t...
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119. How an online fashion course aims to stop things unravelling from 2017-09-28T07:57:42
Elizabeth Formosa returns to give us an update on the super-popular online fashion industry. She highlights the many challenges faced in this fiercely competitive sector and how she's gearing up to...
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118. How and why to package your services from 2017-09-14T04:49:58
If you have that annoying feeling you're giving too much away and missing money-making opportunities, Rachel Kurzyp's approach to bundling up her offerings may be just the answer. Since she overhau...
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117. Solo, but not alone from 2017-08-31T02:49:12
While Rosie Kaplan is technically a soloist, she has a team in her corner, helping her overcome obstacles and challenges. This is her 'mastermind group' and it's been so life changing that she's bu...
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116. Risky Inc. Should your solo venture become a legal entity? from 2017-08-16T08:12:31
If you're waiting for your accountant to tell you when it's time to set up as a Pty. Ltd, you risk becoming a risky business. So says solo lawyer, Ian Aldridge. In this podcast he outlines the proc...
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115. Reveal your inner author from 2017-08-02T23:55:22
Jacqui Pretty helps turn people into authors and she reckons that with the right approach most of us can do a damn fine job. In this podcast she walks us through the process and details how long it...
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114. Pick up the phone and sell! from 2017-07-20T03:05:13
In this podcast, Jordan D'Urbano talks about the important role cold calling has and how it can achieve things that other strategies cannot. He tells us how to prepare and how to get up when you ke...
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113. Succeeding despite yourself from 2017-07-06T01:52:21
For anyone who doesn't identify with popularised versions of success, Kate Toon's irreverent new book is likely to become your how-to go-to. She's one of a kind, as perhaps we all are.
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112. Getting organised when it feels like you’re buried from 2017-06-23T00:58:17
Debbie Eglin is a productivity junkie and enjoys getting others into shape. If you’re planning big things or possibly heading for an exit, it could be time to get your house in order. Here’s where ...
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112. Getting organised when it feels like you're buried from 2017-06-22T22:58:17
Debbie Eglin is a productivity junkie and enjoys getting others into shape. If you're planning big things or possibly heading for an exit, it could be time to get your house in order. Here's where ...
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111. 5 actions that don’t feel like marketing from 2017-06-08T01:07:39
What if you could introduce new habits that helped your business and yet felt painless. Jill Brennan reckons you can and in this podcast she tells us how. Whether newbie or established, these tips ...
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111. 5 actions that don't feel like marketing from 2017-06-07T23:07:39
What if you could introduce new habits that helped your business and yet felt painless. Jill Brennan reckons you can and in this podcast she tells us how. Whether newbie or established, these tips ...
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110. Managing your business on the move from 2017-05-24T07:26:35
Author, blogger and editor, Kelly Exeter is turning into something of a jetsetter. Just back from a handful of national and international events, she shares tools and tips on how to run your busine...
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109. Touchpoints with technology from 2017-05-22T02:11:21
Caroline Leppers is an expert at helping small businesses add automation to their marketing using technology. In this session, she shares strategies to help you build leads and generate sales using...
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108. Look what’s about to steal your customers from 2017-05-18T01:38:56
Futurist and commentator Paul Wallbank discusses the rise of artificial intelligence, how it’s impacting small business (threat AND opportunity!)and where it may turn up next in this thought-provok...
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108. Look what's about to steal your customers from 2017-05-17T23:38:56
Futurist and commentator Paul Wallbank discusses the rise of artificial intelligence, how it's impacting small business (threat AND opportunity!)and where it may turn up next in this thought-provok...
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107. Unleash the inner innovator from 2017-05-04T00:05:24
Amantha Imber worries that we approach innovation from the wrong perspective. Rather than the quest for cool, new ideas, it's more about understanding the challenges our customers face. Here's how ...
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106. Bringing stillness into every day from 2017-04-07T02:06:11
Tom Cronin was in a bad way. Anxious, sleepless and sinking into depression, he knew he had to change. A decade on, he's transformed his approach to life and work and today has a solo business that...
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105. When you show up on Google, but the customers don’t from 2017-04-06T07:27:47
Most online searches deliver squillions of results and you’re probably in there somewhere. That’s only part of the equation though, as what we’re after are leads that turn into business. In this po...
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105. When you show up on Google, but the customers don't from 2017-04-06T05:27:47
Most online searches deliver squillions of results and you're probably in there somewhere. That's only part of the equation though, as what we're after are leads that turn into business. In this po...
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104. Disrupt yourself (before someone else does) from 2017-03-23T05:57:47
Roger La Salle is an engineer and innovator and loves nothing more than to stir up businesses and unearth exciting opportunities. In this interesting, meandering and mildly confrontational podcast ...
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103. The essential business calculations for all startups from 2017-03-09T03:21:05
For many startups, 'the idea' gets more attention than the financials. Risky business. In this podcast, David Shire walks us through the figures we must be clear on. Grab a pen and paper and listen...
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102. What are you doing all day (and why)? from 2017-02-22T06:33:50
When Leigh Martinuzzi was overwhelmed by dislike for his job, he started being a bit kinder to himself. This improved his attitude, got him the sack and set him off on a great new journey. Here's ...
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101. Going for growth? Buy a fellow soloist! from 2017-02-09T03:08:37
We're in the midst of a wave of baby-boomers keen to exit their business and if you're serious about growing, why not consider buying one? There are plenty of good reasons. Brendan Cockram helps us...
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100. How to do more of the things you love (and less of the other stuff) from 2017-01-26T03:07:33
Dominique Perri runs an online fashion store for 0-10 year olds and after 5 years is loving her work more each day. In this podcast she talks about how she set things up to keep the passion alive.
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99. 6 Steps to make 2017 a great year from 2017-01-12T01:42:57
What if you could start the year with a whole new approach to life and business? Catherine Plano reckons you can and what's more she's got a plan. If you wish you could reboot, upgrade or introduce...
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98. Everyone has a story from 2016-12-08T03:46:50
Suzanne Kiraly is on a quest to reveal unsung business heroes and has just published her first collection. In this podcast, she shares some nuggets of wisdom and invites listeners to take part.
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97. Dancing all the way to success from 2016-11-23T03:03:11
From an early age, Clint Salter has refused to stand still. Driven by a passion, more for the performing arts than business, he opened his first dance studio at the age of 16. Fast-forward a decade...
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96. 10 bite-size tips for a simpler business life from 2016-11-10T01:15:28
Alongside her role as our fabulous editor, Kelly Exeter runs a design agency, is a publisher and presenter, and has just authored her third book. In this podcast, she shares her favourite success s...
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95. Exits: Selling up and moving on. from 2016-10-27T00:13:51
All soloists need an exit plan, even if it's simply to shut up shop. Guest, Geoff Green has written a comprehensive new book that reveals value and options you may be missing.
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94. Big benefits from small workshops from 2016-10-13T03:55:26
As an expert, FAQs are a good measure of demand. Imagine giving your answers in front of a roomful of people. David Jenyns reckons this a great (and easy) marketing action, if you do it properly.
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93. Getting the most out of event attendance from 2016-09-29T00:52:44
Andrew Klein has participated in over 850 national and international events and reckons that with a little preparation, delegates can squeeze more value from their involvement.
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92. Get out and speak (leaving your nerves at home) from 2016-09-15T02:34:06
If your stomach churns at the prospect of speaking and presenting, but in your heart you know it's good for business, Yvonne Adele can help. In this podcast she shares her tips following 20 years b...
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91. Being a creative and a suit from 2016-08-31T23:57:17
The ad industry has a clear line between the creative types and the account service people, so what happens when a soloist has to wear both hats? Nicolas Di Tempora reckons it's a better way of wor...
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90. How slowing down created new opportunities from 2016-08-18T02:33:10
With demand for her jewellery growing just when her young family needed her most, Brooke McAlary knew something had to change. The process of slowing down opened a door to many new opportunities, i...
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89. Creating the talkaboutable business from 2016-08-03T23:17:01
Fransiska Iseli and the crew at Basic Bananas advocate that how we wish to be perceived should determine and drive our marketing. In this podcast she shares five practical tips to get us started.
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88. How to talk about what you do so people want to buy it from 2016-07-21T23:47:49
In her new book, 'Value', business development advisor Robyn Haydon provides a practical guide to help convey your commercial value to new and existing customers. Here she gives us an overview.
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87. When life throws you a curveball from 2016-07-06T02:22:48
Warwick Bidwell helps tradies get off the tools and develop a business that's less stressful, more profitable and a lot healthier. But sometimes things don't go to plan. This is how he coped.
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86. Darren Rowse on the business of blogging from 2016-06-23T05:41:47
As founder of the massively popular ProBlogger event, and with well over a decade at the forefront of blogging, there's no one better placed to give us a snapshot of the industry.
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85. Turning a challenge into a business from 2016-06-09T02:30:23
When Ngaire Stirling realised her first child needed a high level of care, she never imagined she'd build a business around her experience. But build it she did and it's all got very grown up.
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84. The futility of follower envy from 2016-05-26T00:23:16
Stuart Brown runs a couple of very popular online businesses and spends an increasing amount of time mentoring newbies. He's forever advising others to stop being fooled by big follower numbers and...
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83. Insights from an award winning innovator from 2016-05-12T06:13:38
In this podcast, Amanda Westphal demonstrates how an innovation mindset gave birth to her business and keeps it pumping. And with the impetus of a different kind of birth, she shares how she cut ei...
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82. Lessons from a Rock & Roll photographer from 2016-04-28T06:15:55
In a 30 year career, Tony Mott has been up close and personal with the likes of the Rolling Stones, Bowie, Elton John, Nirvana, INXS, Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil & many more. In our first ever 'langu...
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81. Fire up your mojo from 2016-04-06T01:13:03
Sharon Chisholm is a mind-health coach who's rattling a few cages in the area of mental health. She passionately supports the very small end of town and knows only too well the importance of streng...
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80. What does it take to be a true service star? from 2016-03-31T01:29:10
Libby O'Sullivan won the service category of our inaugural awards and in this podcast you'll hear why. She serves her customers well and has created an ideal lifestyle business.
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79. Looking for gaps and jumping in from 2016-03-17T03:57:58
Carl Quested has a distinctly professional approach to his lifestyle business and doesn't like missing opportunities. Far from the slavish pursuit of growth, he seems more focused on fun.
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78. Like it or lump it. When business is an open book. from 2016-03-03T01:55:42
Winner of Flying Solo's 'workstylist' award, Jody Ekert has designed everything about her business around the way she chooses and needs to live. Hers is a unique story.
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77. Stepping into the expert space from 2016-02-17T08:10:31
Katherine Maslen inhabits the tranquil world of health and wellbeing, but she's increasingly making a noise. Here's how she's done it.
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76. Lisa Messenger on 'the maverick lifestyle' from 2016-02-03T20:53:29
Lisa Messenger loves a challenge, launching her lifestyle magazine when others were closing their doors. Three years on she's distributing in 37 countries. Here's how she keeps it all together.
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75. Easy ways to improve your LinkedIn profile from 2016-01-21T02:01:19
If anyone is searching for you by name, your LinkedIn page is likely to be near the top of the results. Adam Houlahan will help you get the most out of your profile.
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74. Engaging the female buyer from 2016-01-07T03:43:51
Without pointing fingers, there are those among us who simply don't get how to market and engage with women. Irishwoman, Helen Roe is trying to change all this and she has some great tips to share.
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73. Oops! Is that really YOU online? from 2015-12-16T05:14:56
When someone googles your name, are you happy with what they see? Give it a go. And if you think the results could be better, Kathy Wilson is here to help.
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72. How to create a snappy video for your about page from 2015-12-10T05:01:57
If you're looking to quickly build a connection with your prospects, there's little to beat the power of video. Sherene Strahan is an experienced TV producer who knows how to avoid bloopers and bui...
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71. Getting money when you need it from 2015-11-26T20:43:18
Leigh Dunsford is a finance specialist working with small businesses seeking funds to support growth. As you'll hear, there have never been so many options.
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70. Leadership for us little guys from 2015-11-12T05:30:48
As a mother of six, the founder of a charity to support disadvantaged kids, and someone who nearly lost it all in the Brisbane floods, Alison Vidotto wears her leadership hat all the time. She reck...
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69. The scientific approach to business from 2015-10-29T21:11:03
Dr Warren Harmer may not use his Ph.D in science in the way it was intended, but it's given him a unique approach to business and it may just work for you too.
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68. How and why to believe in money from 2015-10-15T05:32:02
What if changing your relationship with money resulted in more of it showing up? Robert Holmes reckons it's possible and in this podcast he tells us how.
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67. Is this your path to fame? from 2015-09-24T01:23:14
Linzi Boyd is the UK author of 'Brand Famous: How to get everyone talking about your business'. Her first client was Marc Newson and in my house at least, he's very famous.
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66. A political insider's guide to thrills, spills & gaffs from 2015-09-17T07:04:17
As a political journalist and senior Government adviser, Jo Scard has witnessed a number of clangers over the years. In this podcast she tells soloists what to do when it all gets messy.
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65. From steaks, to staking it all on podcasts from 2015-09-04T05:41
Ronsley Vaz is a man on a mission. In fact a man on a few missions. His latest is to tell the world just how good podcasting is and why your business needs to take a look at it.
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64. How a breakdown led to a breakthrough from 2015-08-21T00:59:21
No one wants to go through what Leanne Faulkner went through. In this podcast she explains what happened and the work she's doing to help others suffering a similar fate.
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63. How to handle growing pains from 2015-08-06T00:30:31
Bec Derrington is the brains behind SourceBottle a service that connects journos and bloggers with experts. She's doing deservedly well, but the path hasn't been easy.
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62. This man knows precisely which marketing works from 2015-07-24T02:14:20
Warwick Mihaly is an architect who was determined to understand which actions won business. In this podcast he shares the technique that's changing his business.
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61. Perform at your best by playing the game from 2015-07-09T11:48:48
In this podcast, dietician and energy junkie, Julie Meek shares her techniques to stay upbeat and focused. You'll leave with a new way to plan your day.
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60. No more spreadsheets. Getting to grips with your accounts. from 2015-06-25T22:34:31
Sholto Macpherson is a technology journalist and analyst specialising in cloud accounting. He explains what's on offer and why there's never been a better time to step up.
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59. ?Old school marketing that really works from 2015-06-19T08:39:15
Winston Marsh has been teaching the principles of marketing for decades. A supporter of modern techniques, he's also a strong advocate for a few old classics. And you'll find out why.
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58. Opening up new income streams from 2015-06-12T00:10:53
When Nikki Parkinson started out as a personal stylist, she didn't envisage creating the business she has now. Nor is she 100% sure what's ahead, but she's having a great ride and doing very well.
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57. How to travel the world for free from 2015-06-04T04:25:09
A school teacher from country Victoria, Jarrod Robinson explains how new technologies have turned a passion into an extraordinary little business.
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56. Curious and confused? You should be. from 2015-05-29T01:11:57
After 20+ years in his own psychology practice, Lindsay Spencer-Matthews reckons he's unearthed the keys to helping us feel as successful on the inside as we like to appear on the outside.
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55. It’s not really about the money, honey from 2015-05-22T01:28:29
Sure, we all want and need to make money, but having that as a focus is so last century. In this podcast, creative maverick Craig Davis discusses a better approach.
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55. It's not really about the money, honey from 2015-05-21T23:28:29
Sure, we all want and need to make money, but having that as a focus is so last century. In this podcast, creative maverick Craig Davis discusses a better approach.
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54. Eat well, work well. from 2015-05-14T05:32:53
Alexx Stuart is a firm believer in the low tox life and the impact it has on how we live and work. In this podcast she shares some simple tips on eating well when flying solo.
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53. Is buying a franchise a smart move??? from 2015-05-07T03:29:44
Kate Groom has worked in the franchise industry for almost 20 years and today provides practical resources to help businesses prosper. In this podcast she gives us an overview of getting started.
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52. The journey of an inventor from 2015-04-30T06:45:18
My guest, Wendy Flack shares how she took her idea to market and why she felt compelled to write a book that every solo inventor needs to read.
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51. Planning your exit from 2015-04-24T00:56:29
Dr Tom McKaskill has authored over thirty books on business strategy and is known internationally as Dr Exit. Here's his take on the challenges and opportunities for soloists.
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50. Why we all need a creative outlet from 2015-04-05T23:50:58
Malini Parker ?is a writer, painter and teacher? ??who discovered the power of creativity ?following a career in ?scien?ce. It helped her, saved her daughter's life and eased her husband's sufferin...
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49. Is observation the secret to success? from 2015-04-05T23:27:28
Roger La Salle is a professional engineer and an expert in business innovation. He believes that simply by tuning our radar, we can dramatically improve our chances.
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48. Starting a fashion business from 2015-03-31T23:12:50
Fashion retailing is a hot topic in our forums and in this podcast Elizabeth Formosa talks us through the steps to get it right.
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47. How to bounce back after failure from 2015-03-26T01:30:17
Dan Norris is deservedly doing well, but that's not always been the case. In this podcast, he tells us his secrets to bouncing back.
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46. Developing resilience in the face of disruption from 2015-03-19T04:55:14
If you're increasingly confronting change and feel the need to toughen up, social entrepreneur and spiritual journeywoman, Tania de Jong has tips to share.
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45. How to get your office organised from 2015-03-12T05:02:02
Narelle Todd helps people get organised and productive. Here she explains ways to get on top of stuff. Even if messy is your thing.
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44. Succeeding in your own small café or shop from 2015-03-04T23:37:11
Ken Burgin loves a good café. He can also tell quicksmart if it's a profitable enterprise. Some people simply shouldn't be behind the counter, he tells us who and why.
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43. What makes a great writer? from 2015-02-19T22:34:05
We've spoken a fair bit lately about the role blogging and publishing can play in your marketing. In this podcast our new Editor, Kelly Exeter outlines her thoughts on what turns good to great.
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42. How to be different from 2015-02-05T02:38:24
While few may articulate 'standing out' as a challenge, KPI's Glen Carlson knows it's at the root of many broader problems. Here's his solution.
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41. Are you ready to publish? from 2015-01-23T00:36:16
Valerie Khoo is all over the place (in the nicest possible way). She's a prolific publisher and reckons you should be too.
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40. Make this your best year yet from 2015-01-08T00:49:54
No stranger to success, podcast guest Matthew Michalewicz has some valuable strategies to get the year off to a flying start.
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39. Why some creative businesses work and some don't from 2014-12-17T23:48:32
Sophie Andrews is the author of 'Creative Collection' a practical guide to building a prosperous creative business. In this podcast she shares the key steps.
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38. The challenges of being a seasonal soloist from 2014-12-07T22:32:15
So what's it like running a business that's crazy busy at this time of the year and then dead quiet? Podcast guest, Santa Claus has the answers.
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37. Making a difference while making a living from 2014-12-04T04:18:24
Whether as a national commissioner for UNESCO, a Young Global leader with the World Economic Forum, or that cool, 'New Inventors' guy, James Moody clearly likes a challenge. Here he explains how he...
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36. Baking with hundred-and-thousands from 2014-11-20T03:04:57
With little business experience, cake artist Sharon Wee now has over 185,000 Facebook likes and is doing very nicely thank you. In this podcast, she shares her special ingredients.
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35. Maintaining your solo mojo from 2014-11-06T04:25:23
Following a career at the big end of town, Rob McKelvey now works as a mentor and executive coach helping busy people stay calm, focused and happy in their work.
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34. Get seen and get interviewed from 2014-10-23T06:09:33
In this podcast with media expert and author, Catriona Pollard, we look at getting noticed by journalists and nailing the all-important media interview.
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33. The business skills we need to succeed from 2014-09-17T06:08:34
A healthy business sale and a place on BRW's Rich List firmly positioned entrepreneur, Ryan Trainor as a success. With the launch of BSchool, he's sharing his knowledge far and wide.
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32. Getting the most out of LinkedIn from 2014-09-17T05:38:33
We've all heard that a good profile on LinkedIn is valuable, but are you connecting and using the service to maximum effect? Podcast guest, Wendy Pavey shares her tips.
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31. Lessons from the big end of town from 2014-09-08T07:58
Paul Mitchell has been immersed in the area of corporate psychology and leadership for over 25 years. In this podcast he shares lessons learned from the people in the tall buildings.
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30. Using stories to attract business from 2014-08-26T06:06:09
Storytelling is a great technique to use in presentations and training, but how does it help grow your business? Podcast guest, Andrew Griffiths gives us the low down.
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29. How to use the science of persuasion from 2014-08-14T01:45:04
Podcast guest, Paul Jones talks through Robert Cialdini's six influence principles and how they can transform your marketing messages.
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28. Building a tribe to support your business from 2014-07-31T02:56:24
Podcast guest, Chris Taylor's business uses volunteers to summarise books that are then turned into short courses. The success has surprised him and it's an interesting story.
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27. How social media can get you in trouble from 2014-07-17T02:24:47
In this podcast, lawyer Vanessa Emilio reminds us that what happens online can end up in litigation.
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26. Shift a service business into a scalable product business from 2014-07-03T01:25:42
Tim Dwyer is the CEO of Shirlaws Australia and helps service businesses transition into scalable product businesses.
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25. Five must-dos for new consultants from 2014-06-12T04:49:24
John Groarke helps consultants and professional advisors create sustainable, profitable enterprises. In this podcast he shares his top five tips to succeed.
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24. ?Why franchising may suit your small business from 2014-05-30T02:27:52
?Suzy Jacobs started She Business three years ago and setting up as a franchisor was a no-brainer for her. In this podcast she explains why.
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23. Who is leading your business? from 2014-05-28T07:54:44
The topic may sound like a strange question to ask a soloist, but Babette Bensoussan thinks differently. A co-author of five critically acclaimed books, Babette founded the MindShifts Group, a cons...
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22. Grappling with the creative process from 2014-05-28T07:44:54
While Tony Park is now a prolific author with 10 books published, it wasn't always that way. For too long he stared at a blank sheet of paper. How he got unstuck and took off is the focus for this ...
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21. The power of small group meetups from 2014-05-28T07:36:25
Kim McGuinness connects businesswomen around Australia through events and online learning. She also actively participates in small group meetups and considers them one of the most effective ways to...
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20. Why relevance wins in marketing from 2014-05-28T07:31:42
Bernadette Jiwa has been named one of the Top 100 Branding experts to follow on Twitter and joins us from her home office in Perth. She's the author of two #1 Amazon Bestsellers on marketing, 'Make...
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19. A peek at the future for small business from 2014-05-28T07:24:23
Craig Rispin is a business futurist and innovation expert who focuses on emerging business, people and technology trends. In this interview he shares his insights into some major changes ahead for ...
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18. Obstacles to avoid on the path to success from 2014-05-28T07:17:02
Andrew Griffiths is not only Australia's most prolific business book author and Inc. columnist, he's also an internationally recognised keynote presenter and consults to businesses large and small....
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17. Managing anxiety while managing your business from 2014-05-28T07:04:18
Scarlett Rugers runs a business and suffers from anxiety. In this podcast she shares her story and how she copes.
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16. Turning ideas into reality from 2014-05-28T06:50
Having worked in the creative sector for most of his life, Nigel Collin has a passion for seeing people fulfil their ideas. In this podcast he shares his secrets. Nigel worked extensively on the 20...
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15. How speaking out helps work flow in from 2014-05-28T06:35:04
Kate Toon is a business copywriter, creative writer and digital trainer and someone not afraid to speak out. In this interview she explains how rattling cages helps her business.
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14. Content creation for dummies from 2014-05-28T06:18:06
Daniel Oyston helps people boost their marketing activity by developing an effective content creation strategy. In this podcast, Daniel dispels many of the concerns facing the novice including: fin...
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13. Are you charging enough from 2014-05-28T06:02:27
Julia Bickerstaff shares tips on how to calculate, communicate and review your pricing. Australian listeners will have seen Julia on Channel 7's Business Builders show or ABC's Finance Quarter. Jul...
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12. Building a business in the bush from 2014-05-28T06:02:09
If you've ever pondered going bush or are looking at new markets, Benita Bensch knows the ropes. From simple beginnings, Benita has built a great little niche business supporting those working from...
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11. Starting a sideline business from 2014-05-28T05:55:26
In this podcast, Nathan Huppatz, author of Making Money on eBay for Dummies and an ecommerce expert with stacks of runs on the board, shares his tips.
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10. Starting, growing & writing a successful blog from 2014-05-28T05:52:30
Paul Wallbank's blog has been a finalist in the Business Blog Awards, he's authored seven books, including an Australian Dummies guide for PCs, Internet and Laptops and is a prolific writer and bro...
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9. Getting a foot in the door from 2014-05-28T05:48:07
With the speed of business constantly accelerating and the channels of communication expanding, how do we get the attention of a prospect and ease our foot in the door? Sales and presentation exper...
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8. Are you wasting time on social media? from 2014-05-28T05:44:07
Troy Dean is a musician, voiceover artist, wordpress plug-in creator, online marketer, website designer and developer, and a blogger. Yes Troy has his fingers in lots of pies, but one thing he doe...
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6. Finding, grabbing and working a niche from 2014-05-28T05:27:31
Justin Tamsett began his health and fitness career before personal training was mainstream. In this podcast he shares how he started his niche and explains the workings of his very popular groups.
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5. Entering business awards. Is it worth the effort? from 2014-05-28T02:01:01
Robert speaks with Valerie Khoo, journo, blogger, founder of the Australian Writers Centre and multiple small business award winner. Valerie shares her views of business awards and why she thinks ...
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4. Marketing, marketing and a little more marketing from 2014-05-28T01:59:56
Ideas man, podcaster and all round, one-man marketing powerhouse, Tim Reid joins Robert in this show. Tim is the man behind Australia's leading marketing podcast, 'Small Business, Big Marketing' an...
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3. How to make solo life easier from 2014-05-28T01:52:33
Author and life-balance devotee, Emma Grey talks with Robert as they explore ways to meet the modern challenge of 'having it all' - a great little business AND a balanced, enjoyable life.
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2. Handling money in a solo business from 2014-05-28T01:24:35
Self-styled 'Small Business CFO', Rhys Roberts joins Robert in a lively discussion on the subject of small business accounting.
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1. Trademarks for soloists. Who needs them? from 2014-05-28T01:18:49
Up close and personal with Jacqui Pryor, we learn all about protecting your business brand and name. So you thought IP protection wasn't relevant to your solo busines? Er, think again!
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