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The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 65 - Could speaking to an audience be your businesses secret weapon to growth?We are all looking for ways to grow our businesses - and there are many options and choices. In this episode of the Business Over Breakfast Show we are taking a long hard look at the concept of getting out and speaking in front of an audience to spread your message. Now this show is part one of a two part series - in this episode we are going to convince you why you should be speaking, what the opportunities are, where to start, understanding that what you have figured out has value that others will see and so much m...2019-11-1636 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 64 - Are you missing opportunities to sell more to your existing customers? On the last episode of the Business Over Breakfast Show we spoke about the need to get ready for tougher economic conditions because in reality, there are two kinds of business, those that have had tough times and those that will have tough times. Learning how to survive tough times is so important and it’s not a skill that is easily learned. There is another interesting angle to this and that is we need to ask ourselves if we are leaving money on the table, every single day of the week? Sometimes the best way to protect ourselves is to...2019-09-2737 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 63- How prepared are you for the tough financial times that are bound to happen?We don’t think there is any doubt that times are getting tougher. All of the signs are pointing to changing economic conditions and that has ramifications for anyone in business. So what do we do? Throw our hands up in the air, or stick our head into a hole, embrace denial or just panic and run around like Homer Simpson? We think there is a better approach - and that is simply to get ready for tough times. The more prepared we get the more likely we are to survive and economic downturn. And believe us, there is a lot t...2019-09-1340 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 62- The need to rechargeWe all know what it’s like when we start to feel a little fried in our business. Long hours, pressure and stress, an ever increasing “to do” list and before we know it, we can burn ourselves out. And this has some long term ramifications. Understanding that burn out can impact any small business owner and what that could lead to, makes this a very important topic for discussing, especially as it feels like we are swimming against the tide on a daily basis. In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of...2019-06-2136 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 61- The subscription economyWhether you know it or not, we’ve all become a part of the subscription economy and it’s important to understand just how significant this has become in recent years and why we need to be looking at ways to get our small business onboard. Every month we pay various subscription dues for everything from what we watch on television to our telephone service to various apps and platforms that we use in our business. We are very happy to pay little bits for a product or service every month, as opposed to large chunks. Thi...2019-06-0730 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 60 - The Hipster Apocalypse You may have noticed that there is a Hipster Revolution happening - and it’s certainly have a big impact on the business world. In fact we think Hipsters are fantastic for reinvigorating businesses and industries, just give them time to get to yours. So what exactly do Hipsters do that we can learn from? Why are they appearing in certain types of industries but not others? What exactly are they bringing to the small business world? Lots of questions, lots of laughs - and more than a few learnings to be had. In this episode of Business Over Breakfast we tak...2019-05-2426 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 59 - The growing need to run a transparent business.Trust is a big word in the business world these days, particularly in the corporate world. The overall lost of trust, particularly with the corporate world, has a flow on effect with small businesses as well. There is growing demand from consumers for businesses of all kinds to be transparent in all that they do. The goal for any small business is to be completely trusted and trustworthy. Do this, and we feel that you will have no shortage of customers, but like most things, it’s not that easy to know where to start. How transparent do you need to...2019-05-1029 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 58 - A retrospective reflection - the last 10 years It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since we all faced the challenge of Y2K. That 20 year block disappeared in a heart beat. So what has changed in business in that time? Clearly just about everything. But let’s look at a tighter time frame - say 10 years. What has changed in that time and what have you learned? The moral to this episode is the power of reflection as a business tool. But we don’t just want to sit and ponder the vague changes, we want to extract some deeper and more meaningful informati...2019-04-1441 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 57 - A deep dive on a very unique company - PatagoniaWe all hear the term “social good” being used, especially in the corporate world but what does it really mean? Is there a company out there that really captures the essence of this concept in a way that we can learn from and apply to our own business? We think there is. In this episode of the Business Over Breakfast show, we take a deep dive look at Patagonia, the outdoor clothing company. Founded in the 1970’s - Patagonia is remarkable, on many levels. Their mission is “To Save the World”. And they are certainly doing that. But what can we do as sma...2019-03-2932 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 56 - Welcome to the new world of customer service.We came across an interesting quote recently that said “if you have a major customer complaint in 2018 you may not be around in 2019”. Whilst this may sound melodramatic, there is some truth to it. Customers have changed so much in the past few years and in reality, the change has just begun. Customers have power and they are certainly not afraid to use it. For most businesses the area that can let them down is communication. The single biggest customer service complaint is that businesses don’t get back to their customers when they say they will. Simply make a conscio...2018-12-1533 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 55 - How can we all have more fun in our business? It’s so easy to be dismissive of the concept of having fun in our business but maybe, just maybe, it’s more important than we realise. There’s no doubt that over time it’s very easy for a business to lose it’s fun feel, for things to become heavier and basically for everyone, including the customers, to stop having a good time. Does it really matter? Shouldn’t business be a serious thing? Hell no! It is after all, only business. You know that we love a good laugh, and we are both constantly trying to outdo each other in...2018-11-2836 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 54 - What fears are holding you back in life and in business?What fears are holding you back in life and in business? According to self development icon, Dale Carnegie, ninety percent of what we worry about never happens. Even though he offered that advice a very long time ago, he has a point. But that doesn’t make the fears that hold us back any less relevant or any less powerful. In this episode of the Business Over Breakfast Show, we share some of the most common fears holding us back in business and of course, we offer advice on what we can do about these fears. And in our “Food For Though...2018-11-1035 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 53- Mastering the art of saying NO - it’s not as easy as we think.Most of us struggle with saying NO. For whatever reason that little two letter word can be the hardest one to say. Sadly if we don’t master the art of saying no, we pay the price. After a while we tend to either burn ourselves out or get so frustrated that we erupt and say things out of anger and frustration as opposed to calm logic. Like most aspects of doing business, saying no is simply a skill set. Bree and Andrew share their own take on this topic and of course their own experiences. Not al...2018-10-2832 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 52 - The Very Real Challenge of Business Isolation and What we can do About it. With more businesses than ever operating from home, the concept of business isolation is very real. It’s become increasingly easy to get cut off from real human contact, spending days and weeks behind a computer without venturing out into the real world. And of course plenty of people are not physically isolated from day to day contact but they feel cut off and isolated emotionally. The end result is much the same and it’s not good. In this episode Bree and Andrew talk about the business isolation, from their own personal perspectives. They also share what t...2018-10-1433 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 51- Understanding Energy in Your BusinessEnergy is everywhere, and where we focus our own energy can greatly affect how our business functions. Good energy can make our business thrive, while not-so-good energy can cause us to become exhausted and burned out. In this episode of Business Over Breakfast Bree and Andrew are talking about understanding energy in your business (no, this isn’t about using less electricity). We also discuss things like: Self-management Good energy vs bad energy Reoccurring patterns How internal dialogue can affect your energy How do you feel most days? How to stay energised Getting back in...2018-09-2939 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 50 – Tips from Small Business Owners to Make Yours GrowWell the Business Over Breakfast show has reached the milestone of 50 episodes. There have been lots of bad jokes, interesting guests, deep dives on important small business topics and lots of very cool business ideas from around the world. In this episode Bree and Andrew reached out to their community and asked for people to share their best ideas and advice to help other small business owners. We talk through these ideas, give our thoughts and acknowledge those people who have helped to make our show a success. This is a great episode, lots of fun and...2018-09-1440 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 49 – Getting Others Involved in Your Business - Think a Little More CreativelySometimes as Small Business owners we are so busy in our business we forget to work on it. Input from other individuals can be one of the most valuable and useful tools to improve your business as a whole. There are many options to consider when involving others in your business that are often free, you just have to think outside the box. In this episode of the Business Over Breakfast Podcast Bree and Andrew are talking about the involving others in your business and the positive impact it can have. Additionally, Bree talks to...2018-09-0444 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 48 – Can We Be More Creative When it Comes to Developing New Income Streams?Times are changing rapidly, and with it, so do marketing tactics and our customers. As business owners, it’s unavoidable, and we have to keep coming up with new ways to create revenue or we’ll end up falling behind. In this episode of Business Over Breakfast Bree and Andrew are talking about can we be more creative when it comes to developing new income streams? Today’s guest is a husband and wife duo that displays dedication and innovation when it comes to their business. They were banana farmers that created a solution to the la...2018-08-1636 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpsiode 47 - Confidence and the Role It Plays in Doing Business Confidence really is everything in the world of business. A strong sense of confidence can take you to the stars, while being unsure of yourself can make matters worse. While our confidence may get knocked from time to time, customers may be a little reluctant to buy from you. However, with a little patience and determination, your confidence will soar. In this episode of the Business Over Breakfast Podcast Bree and Andrew are talking about the importance of confidence when it comes to doing business and how a confident mind can help you get anywhere.2018-07-2938 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 46 - It's Time to Put an End to Those Negative Business RelationshipsIt’s time for us all to accept that eventually all business relationships come to an end, which may seem a little daunting however, we can be prepare for this situation to end a relationship graciously.In this episode your hosts, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths, discuss all the best ways to recognise when a business relationship has run its course and how to best handle the situation so there is a positive outcome for everyone involved. Today’s Toaster guesthas been at the helm of some of the biggest mass participation events in the world. He has...2018-07-1441 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 45 - The Battle with ProcrastinationWe can all, at times, battle with procrastination but it really comes down to our own self-management and how we choose to deal with it, to overcome it. It’s important to dive deeper into the issue causing the procrastination and evaluate how you can overcome this to progress on with the task at hand. Are you ready to turn your procrastination into action? Stay tuned to find out about how you can win the battle against procrastination once and for all. Additionally, Bree chats with our Toaster guest, Sam Harrop, who is an expert in helping bu...2018-06-2940 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 44 - It's Time to Talk About Culture, What Is It and Why Is It So Important?Culture is something that grows with your company; it isn’t something that happens overnight. It is a carefully planned; designed to exercise the business’ core values and vision. Culture can make or break a company and by achieving a great culture, not only will it help you stand out from the rest of your competitors, it can steer it away from mediocrity. So, this episode of the Business over Breakfast podcast is dedicated to just that; creating a culture that best suits your business. In this episode, the show welcomes Brett Odgers. Brett is one o...2018-06-1442 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 43 - Strategies to Providing Memorable Customer ExperiencesAre your staff passionate about creating loyal customers for your business? Making a lasting impression on clients is important. One way to do this is to provide an outstanding customer experience. Customers expect reliability, but they also search for innovation. So, that’s why today on the Business over Breakfast podcast, Bree and Andrew are discussing customer service and the need to provide both certainty and uncertainty in business. In this episode, Bree also chats to Cate Schreck who shares her insights on motivating staff to provide the best customer service they possibly can. Cate is the Fo...2018-05-2934 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 42 - Negotiation – How and Why Business Owners Need to Get Better at itThe art of negotiation is an important skill to master in any Small Business. As a Small Business owner, becoming a strong negotiator is critical; it is a major factor in business success. This skill doesn’t come easily to all though; it’s common for people to walk away from deals feeling as though they have been hard done by. But don’t fear! Negotiator skills can be developed and in this episode, your hosts, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths, discuss all the best ways to make sure that both parties involved in a negotiation get the mo...2018-05-1447 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 41 - Working With Big Companies to Grow Your Small BusinessWorking with big clients can be a little daunting at times, but there’s a lot to learn from working with big companies. Bigger clients often come with bigger budgets, and yes, they are slow to work with, but by being a little patient, it may just result in some major opportunities for your business. In this episode of Business over Breakfast, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths will give you some tips on working with big companies, so you can grow with them and raise your business profile. Additionally, Bree chats with Small Company, Big Busi...2018-04-2950 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 40 - Overcoming the Obstacles That Block Good Decision-Making for Your BusinessIn business, you have to make a lot of decisions - Will I employ this person? Will I stop working with this partner? Should I introduce this new product? Is it time to sell the business? Sifting through these tasks can be an onerous task! So many aspects of your business need your leadership, but the amount of problems and difficulty of the challenges can become overwhelming. That’s why Bree James and Andrew Griffiths hope to provide quality advice on the decision-making process for business owners in this episode of Business over Breakfast. Plus, Bree interviews Ro...2018-04-1440 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 39 - Encouraging Kidpreneurs - The Next Generation of Business OwnersWe’ve all been asked the question, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ As a business owner, you can do your part to encourage kids to be the next generation of entrepreneurs, or kidpreneurs! In this episode of Business over Breakfast, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths share why it’s the responsibility of today’s business owners to support the interests of young children. Plus, the hosts give you plenty of strategies and ideas on how exactly to help kidpreneurs. Bree also interviews two special guests for this episode - kidpreneurs Cory Dent and Angus...2018-03-2944 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 38 - Move Your Business Away from MediocrityIf you look around, you’ll notice that there are way too many mediocre businesses. The service isn’t too good and neither are the premises or customer service. There’s no love or attention. This doesn’t just happen overnight, but generally due to a lack of direction or motivation from the business owner. So, in this episode of Business over Breakfast, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths walk you through how to aim for excellence because mediocre businesses simply don’t survive. Learn how to stand out from the crowd and get people raving about you! This...2018-02-2738 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 37 - How to Better Manage People in BusinessToday on the Business over Breakfast podcast, Andrew Griffiths and Bree James talk about a wide variety of topics such as managing people in business, Netflix commitment rings, the new use for English telephone boxes and watching melons grow. Yes, that’s right - melons. But their main focus is learning how to better manage people within business, and if you’ve always found that to be especially difficult, then this episode is perfect for you. Their guest on today’s show is the master of mass-management, Chris Robb, who is used to making the jump fr...2018-02-1443 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 36 - What to Do When Your Business Hits a Brick WallIt’s common for us all to feel like we’ve hit a brick wall sometimes, whether it’s in business or in our personal lives. But while it’s a normal occurrence, it’s important to know how to get past it if and when it happens to you. So, this episode of the Business over Breakfast podcast is dedicated to just that: helping you climb over, go around or break right through that brick wall. Your hosts, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths, discuss all the best ways to overcome brick walls, and how to minimise...2018-01-2939 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 35 - 20 Top Tips to Market Your BusinessHave you been driving yourself crazy wondering just what purpose marketing actually has for your business? Do you ever find yourself asking whether it’s truly necessary? Businesses that make the mistake of failing to create an effective marketing plan run the risk of not being as successful as they could be. No matter how much effort and time you put into getting your business out there, without marketing implementation it may as well be a secret. Today, on the Business over Breakfast podcast, Bree and Andrew are discussing marketing in its various forms and goi...2018-01-1433 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 34 - The Importance of Passion in Small BusinessDo you ever feel as though you’re lacking passion for what you do? Some people are able to be naturally passionate about what it is they do. They have seemingly endless amounts of enthusiasm and energy towards their business, and approach every new step with a spring in their own. But if you’re one of those people who tend to struggle reaching those levels of passion (or even finding any in the first place), then this episode of Business Over Breakfast is for you. Today, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths are talking about passi...2018-01-0349 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 33 - Why You Should Make Yourself Redundant in Your BusinessHave you ever asked yourself if your business could survive without you? Often, especially with small businesses, there is a major risk if anything ever happens to the owner, as they usually are the ones who wield the greatest influence, do more work than anyone else, drive the direction and generate the most revenue. To mitigate risk you should therefore seek to make yourself redundant so your business isn’t solely relying on your presence day in and day out. In this episode of Business over Breakfast, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths will tell you how you can properly sa...2017-12-1432 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 32 - Ditch Transactional for Emotional Customer ConnectionWith each passing day, customers are expecting more and more from the companies that they do businesses with, so it’s time that business owners move from a purely transactional relationship with clients towards delivering an excellent customer experience. With your product or service, when your interaction with your customer is only focused on the transaction, there’s a lack of a real emotional connection. In this modern age, that’s simply not enough anymore and your business will be in trouble if there’s no experience for your customer. In this episode of Business over Breakfast, Bree James and Andr...2017-11-2941 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 31 - You Are Your Business BarometerYou began your business because you were (and are!) passionate about your industry. Because your company stemmed from your vision for a better future, your business ultimately is a reflection of who you are. In today’s world, most business owners’ personal happiness is locked into your business success. It doesn’t make sense anymore to pretend your business doesn’t affect your overall well being significantly. You are the business barometer and the company will have the same energy as you. If you are distracted, the business will reflect that scattered attention. Likewise though, if you are clear and focu...2017-11-1441 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 30 - Mind Your Focus! How to Refresh Your Attention and Keep Your ConcentrationGetting focused and staying focused are two battles that business owners face every day. There are so many distractions these days that getting focused has become problematic in how much of a challenge it is. However, once you are able to concentrate on a task, we all know that incredible sense of accomplishment that results in increasing focus. In this episode of Business over Breakfast, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths give practical tips and techniques for how to stay focused throughout the day. Concentration breeds progress which will breed achievement for your business! Additionally, Bree c...2017-10-2937 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 29 - Strategies to Make Business Travel a BreezeThere are some business owners who do a ton of business travel and then there are some who do not care to travel. No matter where you land on that spectrum, it’s best to be prepared in case an opportunity does pop up. In this episode of the Business over Breakfast show, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths give you top strategies on how to make that business trip a breeze. Both Bree and Andrew are big advocates of travelling to meet clients or partners, as that face time is so worthwhile in the long run. Proximity is power, an...2017-10-1439 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 28 - Is Your Business Struggling to Keep up and Stay Relevant?In this economy, everything is moving so fast with new products, services and businesses around every corner. It’s astounding how quickly customers have adapted to craving new things all the time. As a business owner, this means you are faced with the constant challenge of staying relevant to your customers. You never want your business to fade by the sidelines, and in this episode of Business over Breakfast, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths will tell you why being top of mind for your customers is vital and how your business can do it. No matter what your business is...2017-09-2932 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 27 - Preparing Yourself to Survive the War Zone of Tough Financial TimesHave you experienced tough financial times in your business? Let’s face it… you either have faced challenging periods or you will, and that is simply an inevitable chapter that every will be in every business owner’s career. In today’s episode of Business over Breakfast, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths will teach you how to survive when your finances are lean. By telling you how to identify what mistakes lead to rough waters managing your money and sharing how you can overcome these problems, Bree and Andrew will help make sure your business navigates the hurdles so it can t...2017-09-1440 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 26 - Banishing Business Owner BurnoutHave you experienced business owner burnout -- blemishes, headaches, sleeplessness, panic attacks, or heart palpitations? In today’s episode of Business over Breakfast, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths talk about the struggles of business owner burnout, relating some of their personal experiences. Burnout is such a universal problem for all business owners but Bree and Andrew tell you how to identify the early signs of a larger problem and how to manage your life so you can banish burnout altogether. Business over Breakfast welcomes Sarah McCrum in this episode to share her professional expertise on how to ma...2017-08-2943 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 25 - Someone Has to Be the Most Expensive So It Might as Well Be YouFor many of us, our entire business and marketing strategy revolves around being the cheapest option out there for customers but why is that business model fundamentally flawed? In today’s episode of Business over Breakfast, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths tell you about the advantages of being the most expensively priced choice for your audience. As a business owner, there are serious benefits to selling a high-end product of service and Bree and Andrew tell you how you can shift your positioning in your industry. Because Andrew is Australia’s number one small business author and is in the...2017-08-1433 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 24 - How to Effectively Marketing Your Business in a Modern WorldMarketing your business these days can be intimidating, with so many social media channels and jaded consumers, but it doesn’t have to be for you! No matter what industry you’re in, you must market your business. Many businesses are struggling with keeping up with consumer trends and constantly changing platforms, but Bree James and Andrew Griffiths have strategies to help you navigate the marketing world. In today’s episode of Business over Breakfast, they will tell you how to be innovative in your branding and messaging for your customers. Today’s guest, marketing consultan...2017-07-2939 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 23 - A Professional’s Guide to the Perfect PR“All publicity is good publicity”? Not anymore. Publicity is important for businesses both big and small, but it has to be good to be effective, and while it’s easy to become intimidated by the idea of media coverage, it’s an essential part of any business model. In today’s episode of Business Over Breakfast, we talk about the advantages PR can bring to your company, as well as all the different media options available to you, and how to go about leveraging that media coverage once you get it. Our guest this week is Trena-Lo...2017-07-1439 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 22 - 20 Tips to Get Serious with NetworkingWe all know the familiar anxiety and awkwardness of attending networking events, but in this episode of Business over Breakfast, Bree and Andrew give you 20 top tips on how to get you best prepared to be a networking pro. Networking can be vital in building a successful business, so by following these strategies, you can be sure to always get something out of attending networking events. From deciding if you should even go to a networking event to conversation starters to what to do afterwards, Bree and Andrew cover everything to help you feel confident as a networking business...2017-07-0439 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 21 - Banish Limiting Beliefs to Break through to Your next Level of SuccessWe all have limiting beliefs that may be holding us back in our business, but in this episode of Business over Breakfast, Bree and Andrew will give you a few ideas on how to deal with them. Some typical limiting beliefs we hear all the time are “my customers can only afford to pay so much,” “I can’t raise my prices” or “I’m a small business and I can’t do this.” No matter what beliefs are holding you back, if you can overcome then, that is when your business will really succeed. Learn some strategies to address these limi...2017-06-1441 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 20 - What Questions Should You Be Asking to Improve Your Business?Business is generally about solving problems. When you run a business, you seek to make things better for yourself and for others. But the reality is you need to get better at solving problems and the trick to that is asking better questions of yourself. In this episode of Business over Breakfast, Bree and Andrew talk about the value of asking proactive and empowering questions. Learn how to get out of that endless loop of unproductivity and figure out how to empower yourself with better questions to get better answers. Plus, ou...2017-05-3039 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 19 - Take Back Control of Your Own BusinessSome days it may feel like your business is running you. You’re reacting and you’re responding, but you’re not in control of the business’s destiny or future. We all lose control of our business at some stage, that’s usually the result of bad habits or bad rituals building up over time. In this episode, Bree and Andrew discuss a great deal of strategies in how you can take back control of your business. And once you do, you’ll not only fall in love with your business again, but you’ll be making mo...2017-05-1436 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 18 - How Can I Create a Happy Workplace Environment?It’s easy to underestimate and not think too much of it, but creating a happy workplace can benefit your business greatly on so many different levels. There’s a huge amount of research to prove that a happy workplace is a productive, healthy and profitable workplace. Who doesn’t want a financially successful business where you, your staff and your customers are all thriving? In this episode, Bree and Andrew discuss the many advantages you can reap from a happier business environment, and it starts with you, the leader. Have a listen to learn tips on what you can do...2017-04-2938 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 17 - The Keys to Successfully Launch Any New Product or ServiceIn this episode, Bree and Andrew explore the concept of ‘newism’, which is the idea that consumers are constantly craving new technology, new trends to follow, new foods to eat. So what does that mean in business? This means that business owners need to be renewing their products and services all the time because everyone is addicted to new. The launch of new products and services is often the most important process of creating something new, so Bree and Andrew share their top tips on how to make sure your next big idea is a succe...2017-04-1436 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 16 - Finding the Right Advisors for Your BusinessWhat is a business advisor, how do you go about getting one and what are the common pitfalls that business owners fall into when looking for them? These are some of the common questions that small business owners come up against when going through the hiring-process for an advisor. Fortunately, Bree and Andrew are addressing all of those issues and demystifying some of the biggests concerns that people face when looking for the perfect advice. On top of that, Bree is grilling Sam Harrop in Toaster Time. Sam is one of the best business advisors in...2017-03-2936 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 15 - What to Do in Business When You Hit a Financial PotholeThere are two types of businesses: those that have had tough financial times already, and those that have those tough times coming. In this episode of the Business over Breakfast show, Andrew and Bree are talking about what a financial pothole is, how they occur and, most importantly, how you should handle them. In Toaster Time, it’s Amanda Fisher who’s feeling the heat this week. Amanda is a technologist who fuses accounting know-how with technology to improve and grow businesses. She’s a thought-leader in her space and the author of three great books, a...2017-03-1431 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 14 - Everything You Need to Know About Building Partnerships in Small BusinessFor business owners looking to grow and learn new skills, developing partnerships is a great way to expand in a way that’s beneficial for everyone. However, for many people in business, entering into a partnership is a murky and sometimes even anxiety-provoking prospect. Luckily, in this episode of the Business over Breakfast show, Bree and Andrew are talking you through partnerships from A to Z. Bree James is being joined in the Toaster Time section by a very special guest, Mike Reid of Key Persons of Influence. Mike is talking about his own experiences aro...2017-02-2735 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 13 - Making Technology Work for YouIf you’re in the majority of small business owners who struggle with making technology work for you and your company, then you’re definitely going to get a lot out of this episode. Andrew and Bree and talking all things tech, and how you can use it to help with your productivity, efficiency, and saving time and money. Bree’s back with Toaster Time, and this time round she’s joined by the director of Mahi Web and Bright IT, Ben Versang. Ben’s using his tech wizardry to help the guys tackle some of the biggest pr...2017-02-1433 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 12 - Resilience and the Role It Plays for Business OwnersLike every single entrepreneur on the planet, you probably struggle with problems and self-doubt from time to time. Well, in this episode of the Business over Breakfast podcast, Andrew and Bree are talking about how you can use resilience to overcome these issues and move forward in business. Andrew and Bree discuss what resilience is, why you need it and how you can develop it to survive in business for a long time. In this week’s Toaster Time, Bree’s grilling entrepreneurial legend, Darren Finkelstein, aka ‘The Boat Guy’. Darren shares his...2017-01-2929 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastSPECIAL EPISODE - Michael Gerber on How to Design, Build and Launch Your Business So That It Grows ExponentiallyIn this very special episode of the Business over Breakfast podcast, Andrew’s flying solo and being joined by the legendary Michael Gerber. As one of the most influential names in the world of small business, Michael is a man who needs little introduction. His first book, The E-Myth, has been acknowledged as the #1 small business and entrepreneurial book of all time by The Wall Street Journal, and its concepts have been applied in 145 countries, 29 languages and taught in 118 universities. Michael’s also a huge idol of Andrew and Bree, and has influenced and inspired them for years...2017-01-2156 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 11 - How to Diversify Your BusinessIf you’ve reached a point with your business where you think it might be time to diversify and move into new markets, then you’re definitely going to get a lot out of this episode. Andrew and Bree are talking all things diversification, including new industries, products and services, and how all of this relates to the all-important customer engagement. Bree’s back with Toaster Time, and it’s Geoff Hetherington who’s feeling the heat in this episode. Geoff is the founder of The Clarity CEO and Dancing Blind Man Business Advisors. He’s also a top...2017-01-1536 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 10 - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Online WorldIf you’re struggling with how to boost your online presence and generate more leads and income through the web then you’ll definitely want to check out this episode of The Business over Breakfast Show. Andrew Griffiths and Bree James are getting into the details of an area that many small business owners struggle with but one that is absolutely vital if your business is going to realise its potential. Toaster Time is back and in this episode Bree James is interviewing Lucas Meadowcroft, the Director of CROFTi - a business that specialises in delive...2017-01-0129 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 9 - Using Old-School Marketing to Get an Edge on Your CompetitionWelcome to The Business over Breakfast Podcast, and in this episode Andrew and Bree are getting retro and talking old-school marketing techniques. So often in business we become fixated on online and social media campaigns that we forget those tried and tested techniques that not only work great but will also set you and your business apart. Bree’s back with Toaster Time and it’s Mario Calanna who’s feeling the heat this week. Mario is the CEO of the family-run Calanna Pharmacy Group - an innovative business that focuses on natural health products and services. 2016-12-1532 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 8 - The Changing World of Customer Service and How We’re Moving from Transactions to ExperiencesWelcome to The Business over Breakfast Podcast, and in this episode Andrew and Bree are talking all about the customer experience and how by focusing on it you can see big improvements in your business. It’s no secret that the customer is king, but many aspects of their relationship with your company are often overlooked. Here, the dynamic duo explain why it’s so important and what you can be doing to set your business apart from the rest. Bree is back with Toaster Time, and in this episode she’s talking to Desley Cowley, founder of Spru...2016-12-0130 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 7 - Steps to Increasing Your Sales in BusinessDo you ever wonder if you’re doing everything you can to boost sales in your business? If so, then you’re in luck because in this episode of Business over Breakfast Andrew and Bree are getting really into how to sell more stuff in business, busting the myth that sales is a dirty word and sharing great advice on what you can do to improve your sales technique. Bree is back with Toaster Time and in this episode she’s interviewing Brad Rappell, the founding CEO of Cloud First - a company that helps organisations to harness...2016-11-1537 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 6 - How to Be a Good Business for Your Customers and Your CommunityWelcome to the Business over Breakfast podcast and to celebrate international podcasting day Bree and Andrew are broadcasting this episode from Bali! And they’ve got a great show in store for you. They’re talking about what it means to be a good business today, in terms of living up to the expectations of your clients and your community. They get right into the details with this one and explain the positive impact that taking an interest in charities and causes can have on your business, and some practical tips on how you can go about doing it. ...2016-11-0132 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 5 - How to Manage Money and Get to Grips with Numbers in Your BusinessIf you ever have problems managing the money and numbers side of your business then this episode of Business over Breakfast is definitely for you. Knowing the costs, profit margins and handling expenses are all issues faced by small business owners on a daily basis, and this week Bree and Andrew are demystifying those areas and offering plenty of handy, actionable tips that you can start implementing straight away. On top of that, Bree’s back with Toaster Time, and her guest is CCIQ member, Sarah Mak, Co-founder and Managing Director of The Story Boxes - a...2016-10-1527 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 4 - Top Tips on Team Building StrategiesWelcome to the fourth episode of Business over Breakfast sponsored by Resilium. In this show Andrew and Bree are talking team building. Of course, this is something that all small business owners will come up against at some point. The question is how do you know when you need to start hiring and which areas you need help with? Fortunately, Andrew and Bree are at hand with five actionable tips on how to answer these difficult questions around growth and team. Bree’s out and about again interviewing another CCIQ member. This time, she talks wit...2016-09-3031 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 3 - Five Steps in Becoming More Productive in BusinessEpisode 3 - Five Steps in Becoming More Productive in Business Welcome to the third episode of Business over Breakfast, sponsored by Resilium Insurance. This week, Bree and Andrew are talking productivity. This is a problem shared by many small business owners, and lots of them have no idea how to tackle productivity problems in the first place. Bree and Andrew share their thoughts as well as their very own five productivity powerups, to help you identify and overcome problems with self-motivation in business. Bree is back with Toaster Time, and her sp...2016-09-1531 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 2: Staying Motivated in Small BusinessHello and welcome to the second episode of Business over Breakfast, sponsored by Auswide Bank. In this show, Andrew and Bree are up early as usual to share with you some great advice on how to stay motivated as an entrepreneur and small business owner. Together, they talk about their own experiences dealing with motivation and run through five tips on what to do when you’re feeling de-motivated and without your mojo, as well as five more on staying motivated. As always, Bree is off and about interviewing a special CCIQ member for the Toa...2016-08-3131 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastEpisode 1 - How to Grow Your Business with Cross-Industry InnovationIn this episode of Business over Breakfast sponsored by Auswide bank, Bree and Andrew cover a load of topics starting with the understated importance of cross-industry innovation. This is a seriously cool idea for learning from other businesses outside of your own industry, and Bree and Andrew explain how you can capitalise on it. The episode also features the podcast’s very first interview. Bree goes out and chats with Oliver James, founder of Caffiend. Caffiend is a killer cafe based in Cairns that prides itself on exceptional coffee, big flavour food and an innovative atm...2016-08-1230 min
The Business Over Breakfast PodcastMastering the World of Small Business with Bree James and Andrew GriffithsWelcome to the inaugural episode of Business over Breakfast, a brand new, weekly podcast series sponsored by CCIQ (Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland) and presented by Bree James and Andrew Griffiths. Bree and Andrew are both experts in their fields, sharing 50 years of experience as small business owners between them. Throughout this series they’re going to be having a look at what new and innovative things are happening globally, as well as sharing heaps of killer tips and ideas that will practically help you and your business. Along the way, they’re going to be talking to some key...2016-08-1233 min