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Flying Solo

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.
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Episodes

38. The challenges of being a seasonal soloist

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 07, 201424 minEp. 37

37. Making a difference while making a living

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 keeps it all together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 04, 201431 minEp. 36

36. Baking with hundred-and-thousands

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 201430 minEp. 35

35. Maintaining your solo mojo

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 06, 201426 minEp. 34

34. Get seen and get interviewed

In this podcast with media expert and author, Catriona Pollard, we look at getting noticed by journalists and nailing the all-important media interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 201435 minEp. 33

33. The business skills we need to succeed

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 201436 minEp. 32

32. Getting the most out of LinkedIn

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 201431 minEp. 31

31. Lessons from the big end of town

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 08, 201428 minEp. 30

30. Using stories to attract business

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 201420 minEp. 29

29. How to use the science of persuasion

Podcast guest, Paul Jones talks through Robert Cialdini's six influence principles and how they can transform your marketing messages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 201436 minEp. 28

28. Building a tribe to support your business

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 201425 minEp. 27

27. How social media can get you in trouble

In this podcast, lawyer Vanessa Emilio reminds us that what happens online can end up in litigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 201428 minEp. 26

25. Five must-dos for new consultants

John Groarke helps consultants and professional advisors create sustainable, profitable enterprises. In this podcast he shares his top five tips to succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 201443 minEp. 24

24. ​Why franchising may suit your small business

​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. Whether setting up your business in this way or exploring the appeal of buying a franchise, this podcast may hold some answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 201425 minEp. 23

23. Who is leading your business?

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 consulting company specialising in competitive intelligence. In 2006, she was the recipient of the the world's most prestigious CI award and remains the first and only Australian to attain this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 201428 minEp. 22

22. Grappling with the creative process

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 podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 201435 minEp. 21

21. The power of small group meetups

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 connect and share ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 201422 minEp. 20

20. Why relevance wins in marketing

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 Your Idea Matter’ and ‘The Fortune Cookie Principle’ and her latest book ‘Difference’ has just hit the bookshelves. In this podcast, she shares her unique ideas to stand out, get noticed and indeed begin a program of complete business reinvention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

May 28, 201434 minEp. 19

19. A peek at the future for small business

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 small business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 201434 minEp. 18

18. Obstacles to avoid on the path to success

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. He knows a thing or two about success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 201439 minEp. 17

17. Managing anxiety while managing your business

Scarlett Rugers runs a business and suffers from anxiety. In this podcast she shares her story and how she copes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 201434 minEp. 16

16. Turning ideas into reality

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 2000 Olympics and Paralympics, has advised Government, executives and entrepreneurs on how to build idea-based organisations and is currently motorcycling around Australia seeking out everyday innovators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 201427 minEp. 15

15. How speaking out helps work flow in

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 201428 minEp. 14

14. Content creation for dummies

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: finding topics to write about, understanding the various forms of content, using external writers and how to approach publishers to share your wisdom far and wide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 201431 minEp. 13

13. Are you charging enough

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. Julia cites examples of pricing mistakes and exposes a couple of fascinating pricing secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 201433 minEp. 12

12. Building a business in the bush

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 rural and remote locations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 201418 minEp. 11

11. Starting a sideline business

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 201423 minEp. 10

10. Starting, growing & writing a successful blog

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 broadcaster. He shares his tips to stay relevant and consistent as a business blogger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 201438 minEp. 9

9. Getting a foot in the door

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 expert, Steve Herzberg shares his tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 201436 minEp. 8
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