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BanterpreneursSeason One FinaleHoly bloody moly - we've only gone and finshed our first season of Banterpreneurs! HUGE thank you to all our loyal listeners, and indeed to everyone who's tuned in over the last 28 episodes! We've certainly had a BLAST, and can't wait to come back with more nonsense and nuggets of gold in season two! We'd also like to say a MASSIVE thank you again to our fabulous guests: Mike Drohan - Doing Epic Stuff Podcast - @doingepicstuff Andrew Morello - The Entourage - @andrewmorello Lucas Dixon - @Lucasjdixon1 Luke Cook - Cuppa.tv - @gd...
2023-08-141h 01
BanterpreneursWhen The Unexpected Shit Hits The FanWhat do you do when something unexpected happens in your business or life? Perhaps you go into fight mode, throw everything at it and don't come up for air until it's fixed? Or maybe you choose the mode of "flight", retreat to the couch with a litre of ice cream and pray to the Netflix Gods to make the problem go away? Well since the unexpected shit usually does hit the fan multiple times a day in business, we thought this was a subject we definitely needed to unpack for y'all. Spoiler alert...
2023-07-1743 min
BanterpreneursMore To Banter Than Meets The EyeBanter is often passed off as trivial and something you just don't have time for - you're far too busy trying to get all the important shit done and keep your head above water. But what if we told you that banter has the power to completely transform your brain, your business, your life and your relationships? Doesn't seem so trivial now, does it? Join us in this episode where we deconstruct banter: What is it Why is it so powerful How can you bring more of it into your life and reap all...
2023-06-1951 min
BanterpreneursSocial Media Gives Us The Sh*tsAhh, social media - a necessary evil in the world of small business…and generally a very large pain in our arses. Just when you think you might be getting it, the f*ckers go and change something and it feels like you’re right back at ground zero again 🤬 Sometimes it feels like the only way you can get ahead is to expose more skin 👙or choreograph an elaborate dance routine 💃🏼 But does that really lead to long-term loyalty and more $$$ when you’re a bookkeeper or business coach?! Tune in as we unpack this beast!
2023-06-0533 min
BanterpreneursHow Do You Role?How many roles do you play in your life? Business person, partner, parent, sibling, child, friend, teacher, mentor…all round legend (or is that just us?!) The real question however, is do you maintain your authenticity throughout all these roles…or do you show up “in character” and change yourself according to who you think you “should” be in order to please the crowd? That gets bloody exhausting, doesn’t it? Well we’re calling BS on operating that way! Join us in this episode to find out why, and how you can too! Spoiler alert...
2023-05-0849 min
BanterpreneursAre You Addicted To "Ta Da" Moments?As business owners, coaches and indeed humans, we tend to want (and expect) “Ta Da” moments every day - usually in the form of impressive actions and quick results. Consequently we often have unrealistic expectations, we over promise and under deliver, and we put a lot of unnecessary pressure on ourselves. That doesn’t sound like much fun, does it? In fact, as Laura says in the episode, it’s a bit like a floppy cock - which we can all agree is never fun 🍆😬 Spoiler alert! Here’s what else you can expect: We...
2023-04-2432 min
BanterpreneursProcrastination: Ain't Nobody Got Time For That!Ahhh procrastination - it's kinda like a scab...you know you shouldn't pick it and you know that bad things will happen when you do, but somehow you just can't resist the urge, so you get stuck in and then spend the rest of the day full of regret and self-loathing. Ain't nobody got time for that! Now we're not denying that procrastination can be great for getting all those menial life admin tasks done - who doesn't love an organised stationary drawer and alphabetised tea cupboard?! But we're sure you'll agree that it's not always awesome...
2023-03-2739 min
BanterpreneursMarketing, SmarketingHave you ever uttered the words - “I’m no good at marketing” or “I’m just not a natural salesperson”? WELL STOP IT! The fact is, as small business owners we have to learn how to suck that shit up and put ourselves out there - otherwise, we don’t got no business! So in this episode we’re redefining how we approach sales and marketing with smarketing expert Abbie White! Spoiler alert! Here’s what you can expect: We draw inspiration from 1950’s courtship to discover how sales and marketing can form a...
2023-03-1351 min
BanterpreneursDear Technology: It's Not You, It's MeDo you, like us, have a love/hate thing going on with your technology? On the one hand it opens up so many opportunities that couldn't otherwise exist (like the Banterpeneurs!), but on the other it can be all consuming and feel like it's running your life. It's clear that we can't live without tech, particularly as small business owners, but are there some different ways we can incorporate it into our lives to ensure it doesn't steal the show and leave our passions, loved ones and happiness waiting in the wings? Tune in to find out!
2023-02-2857 min
BanterpreneursChat GPT: Should We Love Or Hate Thee?Chat GPT is making massive waves throughout the small business community. The question is - are they the type of waves you can frolic and have fun times in, or the type that drag you under and make you question your life choices? Only you can decide. So we invite you to join us as we unpack it all and hopefully make the waters a little less murky for you 🌊 Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect: We discuss Chap GPT and its implications for small business...and the world! We explore how this cou...
2023-02-1344 min
BanterpreneursHow To Adapt, Evolve & Survive In BusinessAin't no doubt that the world is advancing at an amazing rate. It feels like every time you blink there's something new - with the economy, technology, business strategies, consumer behaviours...the constant change is relentless. Charles Darwin suggested that organisms best adjusted to their environment are the most successful in surviving and reproducing...it's the same in business. Join us as we unpack this theory and get some juicy insights from the Godfather of business, Andrew Griffiths, who is just about to celebrate his 40th year in business - so I think it's fair...
2023-01-3050 min
BanterpreneursDo Magical Solutions Exist In Business?How much would you give for a magical solution that would get your business to where you want it to be ASAP? Well actually, a lot of business owners regularly give quite a lot - of money, time and energy - but sadly the solution often does a disappearing act and their business doesn't get the magical momentum they expected...and needed. We say "they" but let's be honest, we've all done it - whether it's a 7 step framework, a transformational program or manifestation meditations - we've all invested in something because we've believed it...
2023-01-091h 19
BanterpreneursHow To Do Business Like A Boss In 2023Business in 2023 - what the heck will we have to deal with and how the heck will we deal with it? Let's face it, we're going into 2023 with a lot more uncertainty than we have in recent years - but while we can't necessarily control that, we can control the way we respond to it. So before you spend the entire holiday period numbing your anxiety with chocolate, chips and a bottomless bottle of wine, check out our latest episode where we bring in a business giant (metaphorically speaking of course) to unpack it all...
2022-12-201h 03
BanterpreneursNurture or Abort Your Ideas: Here's How To DecideKnowing when to press on with an idea or project and when to throw in the towel is important in business - if you don't want to work, work, work, work, work (thanks Rhianna) with no reward, that is. It's not always easy to decide which way to go though, is it? Well fear not - in this episode we unpack the whole situation and come up with some excellent solutions to simplify it all for you! Spoiler alert! Here's what to expect: - We enjoy some play time with our special guest...
2022-12-0552 min
2022-11-2139 min
BanterpreneursShit clientsShit clients - are they draining you of your precious time and energy? This episode invites you to take a good hard look at your clients, and identify if they're contributing to your success or shitting all over it. Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect: - We discover the importance of setting clear expectations and communicating openly with our clients - Mrs Tagliatelle, our expert in getting shit done, shows us why it's helpful to detach our emotions from our businesses so we can create winning scenarios for everyone involved
2022-11-0735 min
BanterpreneursAre You Hiding Behind a Professional Persona? Would the real business owner please stand up! In this episode we explore the concept of professional personas and how we often show up as different people in different situations. Is conforming in the business environment the best way to achieve what we want? Spoiler alert! Here's what to expect: - Lindsay reveals she has a pack of Lawyers inside her brain - We discover there's a big difference between pimping your authentic assets and hiding behind the professional persona mask - Laura drops the truth bomb about the best way...
2022-10-2437 min
BanterpreneursUnsubscribed FeelingsNothing cuts deeper than someone unfollowing you on social media...are we right? In this episode we unpack the feelings that arise when someone unsubscribes, and explore how to not disappear down a pit of despair. Spoiler alert! Here's what to expect: - Lindsay almost has a mental breakdown when someone unsubscribes from her YouTube channel - We discuss possible reasons for unsubscribes and how we can learn from them to get better at attracting our audience - Thanks to our expert, Little Ricky, we learn how to let...
2022-10-1039 min
BanterpreneursAre You Having Fun In Your Business?Are you having fun in your business? It could be the key to your success. Fun isn't just about buggering about (although that's our favourite part of it), it also has a wealth of benefits that could improve all areas of your life. In fact, it's so bloody good we thought we'd unpack it in today's episode. Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect: - We get lost in our own fun and accidentally create a new reality TV show - We help you to define what fun is for you...
2022-09-2632 min
2022-09-1945 min
BanterpreneursCreating a State for High Performance High performance: The art of taking control and getting shit done! In this episode we discuss how getting in the right state can impact your productivity, creativity, assertiveness, confidence, and all the other things you need to be in order to get the biz done. Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect: - -We discuss the importance of giving yourself time to get into the right state before doing something so you can play at 100% - Our experts, Steve Mickinidis and Davina Attenborough, discuss what happens in our bodies and brains...
2022-09-1233 min
BanterpreneursThe Trauma of Sending a Newsletter Newsletter trauma......the fear is real! This episode exposes the silent fear within all solopreneurs....sending a newsletter! Can we navigate the disturbing seas of newsletter anxiety, second guessing ourselves, procrastination and self-deprecation? Tune in to find out! Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect: - Laura reveals her own personal trauma with hitting send - Our resident expert Auntie Pearl gives her thoughts on 'testicular discomfort', keeping it simple, and realising you are worth an audience - We learn that knowing our audience and letting go of unworthiness...
2022-09-0531 min
BanterpreneursRunning a business when you're hormonal Running a business when you're hormonal is bloody tricky business! This episode explores the neverending rollercoaster of the female solopreneur...being pre-menstral, mid-menstral and post-menstral. Can our cycles support our business and vice versa? Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect: - Lindsay reveals her own hormonal challenges, and that her husband also has periods! - Our resident experts 'The Rich Bitches' teach us how knowing thyself, boundaries and self care can help when we're hormonal - We discover a way to easily communicate with the people around us...
2022-08-2931 min
BanterpreneursAre you listening or waiting to speak? Are you listening or waiting to speak? In this episode we get the shits with meaningless surface levels conversations. We discuss connecting with others through listening, being present and letting go of conversational control. Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect: - Laura loves the idea that listening to others can be the ultimate holiday from your own mind fuckery! - Lindsay reveals the mantra that gets you out of your head and into the present - We find out how the skills of improv can be translated into...
2022-08-2226 min
BanterpreneursAsking For HelpAsking for help - a sign of weakness or strength? This episode explores the curse of the solopreneur...asking for help - ARRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHH! It can be easier than you think, you know - and we're about to prove it! Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect: Lindsay and Laura reveal their personal mind fuckery stories around asking for help Our expert Shazza gets deep when she talks about the importance of being open to receiving (not that, you dirty bitch - we're talking about help!) We identify some powerful questions you can ask yourself...
2022-08-1538 min
BanterpreneursFeel The Fear & Do It AnywayFeel the fear and do it anyway - what's the worst that could happen? In this episode we get down and dirty with death. But don't freak out - you'll get through this episode alive!!! And you'll learn to kick fight or flight mode in the ass, and do the shit you've always wanted to. Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect: We find out Lindsay's been performing as death (and getting a lot out of it!) Our expert Davina Attenborough talks about how our brains and bodies respond to fear...
2022-08-0923 min
BanterpreneursCharging What You're WorthCharging what you're worth - are you? In this episode we tackle the common solopreneur challenge of what to charge, and open up the possibilities to charging what you're worth. Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect: Lindsay has heart palpatations over the thought of charging more for her services! With the help of our infomercial girls we find out that the brain doesn't know the difference between real and perceived We discover how to create a new perspective around money and our worth - so we can bring in the big bucks baby!
2022-08-0934 min
BanterpreneursAll or SomethingAll or nothing - is there any other way for a solopreneur to operate? In this episode we unpack the notion of all or nothing thinking, and discuss what life would be like if we were less extreme and more willing to just do something! Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect: Laura has a physical response to Lindsay's idea of waiting 10 years for something if it's worth having Our expert, Aunty Pearl, drops a massive pearl of wisodm about enjoying the process...whaaaaaat! We discuss why our brains are like Bunnings and how...
2022-08-0839 min
BanterpreneursBanterpreneurs Teaser Enjoy a cheeky teaser of The Banterpreneurs. Through the medium of banter, hosts Laura Piccardi and Lindsay Drummond draw on their expertise as coaches, improvisers and small business owners to unpack the lives of solopreneurs and all the unique challenges we face. Expect unconventional conversations, stories that will make you go, “Oh my God, are they talking about me?!” and a cast of hilarious experts who will offer up lifestyle and business advice in their own unique way. The Banterpreneurs Podcast exists to lighten up the lives of solopreneurs. You’re not alone and you’re defin...
2022-07-1500 min