Franchising made Easy with James Corne Is franchising the way to go with your business? Many business owners think they cannot afford to franchise or that the concept of franchising is too complex. However, franchising is a way for people to pay you to grow your business. Besides growing your business, a reason to franchise is because franchise owners are more passionate, dedicated, and effective. * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * Most businesses can become a franchise, but no...
May 27, 2015•54 min
Why Every Business Owner Needs a Virtual Assistant Every business owner needs a virtual assistant (VA) to help with tasks that weight them down. Focus on your genius juice and take everything else off your plate! VA services are a practical, ethical, and reliable way of doing things. Get things done in a different way! Outsourcing work through VAs frees up your time to work on other areas of your business. VAs can do tasks that are imperative to your business that you can’t do, don’t need to do,...
May 22, 2015•58 min
How to Create a Strategic Plan for Your Business Whether you love it or hate it – you need to think about strategic business planning! Don't think of a business plan as a big, fat document that sits on a shelf collecting dust. Instead, think of it as the strategy behind what you are doing. Without strategy, you are not going to thrive. You need a strategy that drives you! Don't get caught up in the day-to-day aspects of your business. There is always something to do and fires to put out. But you...
May 13, 2015•51 min
How to Grow Your Business Using Social Media How can you grow your business using social media? You should be on social media because that’s where most of your customers are - so then you can connect with them. How do you generate leads for free on social media? You don’t. You have to make an investment: either time or money. Ben Fewtrell shares how you can use social media in your business. He developed an 8-step process to make sure you are generating sales and leads using social media. * Pres...
May 06, 2015•56 min
How to Build the Business of Your Dreams If you won the lottery, what would you do? Would you continue to do what you are doing? Are you passionate about what you do? Keith Abraham Is the “Master of Passion.” He is a speaker, writer, best-selling author, and thought leader on passionate performance and building. He is passionate about what he is doing! Keith has developed 12 questions to ask yourself to discover your passion and to build the business of your dreams. Questions include: How many c...
Apr 29, 2015•54 min
Profiling for Business Success With Dr. Tony Alessandra Have you ever had problems with co-workers because you just did not mesh with them? The company you work for probably didn’t use a DISC assessment when building your team! A DISC assessment measures someone’s behavioural style - how they behave with others. DISC stands for four different patterns of behavior: D=dominance, I=influence, S=Steadiness, and C=Conscientiousness. Everyone has a mixture of all four areas. A DISC assessment is accur...
Apr 22, 2015•1 hr 9 min
BBF:049 15 Tips for Business Success Some of the tips are broad, while some are specific. But each of these 15 tips makes a business successful, and they will help you succeed. Some tips you will already have in place for your business, while others have not been implemented by you – yet! * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * The tips are in no specific order – so you can order them in a way that best suits you! ** Be organised: Otherwise you will miss things, and they will go ast...
Apr 15, 2015•48 min
People You Must Surround Yourself with for Business Success with Jen Harwood Do the people who surround you help make you successful in business? If not, then you probably don’t have a “Great 8” team. Jen Harwood is the author of The Greatness Principle, which describes the eight relationships that people need in their business lives to cause greatness. The Great 8 is comprised of people who invest in you and have your best interest at heart. Harwood developed The Greatness Principle after worki...
Apr 08, 2015•57 min
How to Succeed as a Solo Business Owner with Robert Gerrish Whether you start your own business in a garden shed, lavatory or spare bedroom, how do you get it up and running when you are on your own? About 73 percent of Australians operate a business on their own. You are not alone! You can connect and support each other. Robert Gerrish is the founder of Flying Solo, an online microbusiness community that offers help, coaching, and support for those who operate a business from home on their own....
Apr 01, 2015•58 min
AutoPilot Your Business with Heather Porter and Andrew McCauley Are you living in a cave? Are you still scratching your head about Twitter and other social media sites? Then, as a business owner and/or entrepreneur, you need to learn how to use social media to drive marketing and sales. First, you need a web site for your business. AutoPilot and automate your site to convert visitors into customers and generate sales. Your Web site should sculpt your customer’s journey! * Press play above to lis...
Mar 25, 2015•1 hr 3 min
How to Double Your Productivity with Colin Boyd Many of us struggle to get everything done for work. We log a ridiculous amount of work hours. There are so many distractions like cell phones and tablets that take away our focus. How can we be more productive and stay focused when there is so much to do and we are being pulled in so many directions? And how do we get rid of the Superman mentality? * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * Colin Boyd will share hacks on how we can get m...
Mar 18, 2015•52 min
Predicting the Future of Business with Mark McCrindle Mark McCrindle is a social researcher, author, futurist, and the go-to-guy for predicting the future of business. However, he doesn't even use a crystal ball! Mark researches trends and spends time trying to understand what is happening in society – social trends to be aware of in business. His research methods include online panels, online surveys, pen-and-paper studies, focus groups, and interviews. Research offers an opportunity to gain in...
Mar 11, 2015•57 min
Go Bananas Marketing Your Business with Franziska Iseli-Hall These days, everything is online, right? Well, that makes for a lot of online clutter, and it’s not all about being online and social media. When it comes to marketing your business, make sure to use both online and "offline/old school" marketing strategies. Think about it... don’t you miss junk mail? * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * Franziska Iseli-Hall is a winner of the “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” award and ...
Mar 04, 2015•55 min
From Idea to Author-ity with Maria Carlton Have you ever thought about writing a book? Many feel overwhelmed when it comes to such a dream. It feels like a much bigger project than it actually is. But if you are an authority or expert in your field of work – that is a great reason to write a book! * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * These days, everyone believes they can write a book. But a good book is well written, well promoted, and has credibility. Writing a book is an oppor...
Feb 25, 2015•57 min
How a Young Entrepreneur Handles Rapid Growth with Genevieve George We all have heard about young entrepreneurs who hit the big time due to their fast-growing businesses. To name just a few … Mark Zuckerberg/Facebook, Andrew Mason/Groupon, and Matthew Mullenweg/WordPress. Such instances have changed the dynamics of the workforce. It is no longer about finding a career, but thinking about what you want to get out of your life, not just your career. * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podca...
Feb 18, 2015•50 min
Partner Up Marketing with Simone Novello Marketing is difficult to do. It is unpredictable and risky. It takes some work to get it right. And if you are going to succeed, you can’t do it alone! It is time to partner up. Learn to schmooze and have great experiences together. * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * Simone Novello shares her 6-step process for partnering up with similar businesses or businesses with a similar target market to accelerate your business’ growth. Novello r...
Feb 11, 2015•1 hr 1 min
Daniel Flynn – Thankyou Group Are you thirsty? Go to your refrigerator to get a bottle of water or to your tap to fill a glass with water. Do you take that clean water for granted? Thousands of children die every day from water-borne disease and 900,000 million people don’t have access to clean water. * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * Daniel Flynn is a co-founder and managing director of the Thankyou Group, which was created to provide clean water to people in third-world coun...
Feb 04, 2015•58 min
Leverage Social Media Content Marketing with Trevor Young Social media is a marketing strategy. But how do you utilize and leverage social media to become a subject matter expert and build your business? * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * Trevor Young is a public relations (PR) warrior who uses social media to put money in the bank. He wrote a book titled, “ microDOMINATION .” It describes how to leverage social media and content marketing to build a mini-business empire around...
Jan 28, 2015•1 hr 2 min
Bounce Forward with Sam Cawthorn Everyone has problems – at work and in life. Sam Cawthorn discovered success from his adversity and overcoming tough times. He was a sales representative who fell asleep at the wheel and was hit by a semi-trailer truck. He was in the hospital for more than five months and was told he might not survive or walk again. He was in a wheelchair for a year, and his right arm was amputated. * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * There are three main ingredi...
Jan 21, 2015•50 min
From Unknown to Expert with Catriona Pollard CP Communications founder Catriona Pollard shares information on how to go from being an unknown to an expert in any field. She knows just how to do that because she went from being an unknown in the public relations (PR) field to becoming an expert and is now known as one of the Top 100 PR people to follow on Twitter and a PR leader, mover, and shaker in Sydney. * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * Pollard started with nothing when fi...
Jan 14, 2015•1 hr 4 min
Ten New Year’s Business Resolutions with Ben Fewtrell Ben Fewtrell shares 10 New Year’s resolutions for business success! His resolutions will help you take your business to the next level in 2015. He discusses what you need to have in place for your business, including a business plan, social media presence, and marketing plan. And, of course, being successful means knowing when to take a break and just chill out! * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * Also, Ben mentions several r...
Dec 31, 2014•28 min
How to Systemise Your Business with John Tonkin SYSTEM = Saving Your Self Time, Energy, and Money. Businesses need systems in place in order to be successful. The benefits of systems include improved efficiency, extra profits, and higher sale values. Your business is not all about you. You need to have systems in place for your business to work without you. Get people involved. One person cannot do everything! * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * How can you systemise your busine...
Dec 24, 2014•56 min
Are good manners in business important or old fashioned? with Patsy Rowe Statistics show that people are no longer saying: please, thank you, and other terms that express good manners and signs of respect. There is a lack of wanting to be more polite. People don’t have the manners they once had. With the hustle and bustle of daily life and use of social media, emails, and other electronic methods of communication, are good manners in business important or old fashioned? Patsy Rowe, an author, ke...
Dec 17, 2014•53 min
How to Create Leads with Content Marketing Learn how to consistently create good content that drives leads into your Web site with Liza Choa. Productive content makes you money! * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * Tim Washer, Senior Marketing Manager of Social Media at Cisco, shares his view on content marketing and the importance of using humour to engage people who interact with your brand. When you entertain people, your business amplifies its message and products. Connect wi...
Dec 10, 2014•1 hr
Web Marketing that Works Learn how to market your business online! Adam Franklin, co-author of book Web Marketing That Works, discusses how to use the Internet to grow your audience, reputation, credibility, and business. * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * Online marketing focuses on efforts that do not take much money, you just need to invest time. For very little cost, you can use blogs, email marketing, and social media to promote your business. However, make sure to offer q...
Dec 03, 2014•1 hr 4 min
How To Do Facebook Marketing with Ben Simkin There are about 13.2 million Facebook users in Australia. Yet many businesses do not know how to use Facebook marketing to attract new clients, generate sales, and increase return on investment. How can businesses utilize the Facebook platform to get the best possible result? This podcast will tell you exactly what you need to do to effectively use Facebook to build your business. * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * Ben Simkin, who sp...
Nov 26, 2014•1 hr 1 min
Anthony Turner from Business Success Radio interview Ben Fewtrell on Business Coaching In this episode of business brain food for a change I am on the other side of the microphone and getting interviewed by Anthony Turner from the business success radio show. Anthony asked to interview me about Business coaching and why somebody would want to work with business coach. * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * It was great to have the discussion about some of the preconceived ideas you...
Nov 19, 2014•45 min
The Great Fragmentation with Steve Sammartino In this episode of the business of brain food podcast I chat with Steve Sammartino about his new book ‘The Great Fragmentation’ and what Steve calls the 200 year shift. As a business owner understanding the shift to the digital age is extremely important if you're going to succeed. We have seen many businesses dwindle and die because they have not adapted to the new way of doing business. * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podcast * During th...
Nov 12, 2014•1 hr
Starting your Own Business with Rieva Lesonsky In this episode of business brain food I talk with Rieva Lesonsky, author of the bestselling book Start Your Own Business and the former Editorial Director of Entrepreneur Magazine, Rieva has been meeting with, consulting to and speaking to America’s small business owners for more than 30 years. She’s got an inside perspective on what entrepreneurs want and how to help them grow successful businesses. * Press play above to listen to this weeks Podca...
Oct 29, 2014•1 hr 1 min
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