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this is business203 the two types of business: empire or lifestyleDo you want to build an empire or a lifestyle business? Glen and Kayla unpack the difference, what business success looks like for them and why defining your version matters.We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-1128 minthis is business202 Gina left her legal career after having kids to start a businessThinking of leaving the employee life to start a business? Gina did - with no roadmap, a warehouse lease, and two kids in tow. She and Glen chat about the messy middle of building something new, from landing the first client to perfecting the sales pitch and tackling the fear that comes with starting something new.We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, boo...2025-04-2750 minthis is business201 Glen's business update: burnout, risk, and the new studio setupWe’re *finally* kicking off season 2 with a behind-the-scenes look at what’s really been going on. Glen and Kayla get candid about burnout, bouncing back, and what’s changing in the business this year - from building a custom studio to rethinking the podcasting model. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.2025-04-131h 01
money money moneyhow I got invited as one of the 13 influencers to the Federal Budget: I spill the tea! (YouTube audio)Niche & nerdy content warning!!!!Many of you loved the behind the scenes recordings in the second half of the budget episode earlier this week.I catch up with Kayla Malss, who is in town to record "this is business" podcast episodes with me on how I got invited to the federal budget lockup and gained unprecedented access to ministers during and after lockup. This is an audio extract of the full episode that's on YouTube, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G9u700DdO8&t=28...2025-03-281h 06this is businesswebsite best practices for small businessesIn this episode, Kayla chats with Matt Bishop from Superbrick Studio who shares insights on building websites that grow with businesses. He discusses why a website is a cornerstone of branding, what platforms are best suited to different business sizes, and the essential elements for local SEO.We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click he...2024-11-0352 minthis is businessWWWD: physio business facing commute & staffing challengesIn today's episode Glen and Kayla take a look at a physiotherapy business owned by Chris who is facing challenges related to staffing, HR, and commuting between two locations. They discuss ideas and tips to help Chris tackle the pain points and continue growing his business.We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here....2024-10-2733 min
this is businesshow to align profit with purpose through charitable giving with Alana NichollsIn this episode Kayla chats with Alana Nicholls from Pro Purpose who shares how businesses can align profit with purpose. She explains how to embed giving into your business, making generosity both impactful and sustainable, no matter the size of your company.Learn more about Pro Purpose here: https://www.propurpose.org/We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, re...2024-10-0657 min
this is business5 strategies to maximise your profits this Black Friday with Bec LautBlack Friday gives business owners a shot at big profits, but it’s easy to go overboard with discounts and end up barely breaking even. In today’s episode, Kayla is joined by special guest Bec Laut who specialises in helping e-commerce entrepreneurs grow their businesses sustainably and profitably. She shares a ton of practical tips on avoiding common pitfalls and maximising your profits this Black Friday selling season. The episode touches on:👉🏾 strategic ways to structure discounts and avoid over-discounting👉🏿 planning for operational costs and potential delays👉🏻 adjusting your return policy 👉 tips on how to p...2024-09-2249 minthis is businesshow to earn more money & work less in your businessMy Business Bootcamp is here! Enrol now (limited spots) and use promo code: GJVIPBC to receive $220 off! https://education.moneypodcast.com.au/products/communities/businessbootcampoct24We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-1712 minthis is businessGlen James on his business story (startup, client acquisition, pricing, growth + more)In today's episode, new cohost Kayla Malss interviews Glen about his career journey. From leaving school at 16 to working his way up the ranks of a financial planning firm and then starting his own business, Glen talks about the journey leading up to the creation of my millennial money (now called money money money) and his learnings and advice from one business owner to another.The Dip by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3yOdUjcWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the va...2024-08-251h 13this is businessentity structure basics, succession planning, exits & is it worth having a trademark?In today's episode Glen answers some questions from Maddie about exit strategies, trust structures, protecting your IP and salary sacrificing as a business owner. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-0453 minthis is businessbiggest startup problems & how to solve them with Dream Big Social ClubIn today's episode Glen chats with Lachlan Bradford and Robbie Hicks from Dream Big Social Club, a network for startups and investors. They touch on the power of having a business community or coach behind you if you're building a startup, how Dream Big Social Club started and who it's for and how to tackle some of the top pain points faced by startup founders.You can connect with Lach and Robbie on LinkedIn and check out their podcast Funny Business wherever you're listening to this episode.Lach: https://www.linkedin.com/in...2024-07-011h 04this is business10 questions about starting and growing a businessGlen answers some great questions that were sent in from a listener about getting started in small business!Check out ConvertKit: https://bit.ly/3Vhv4y6We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-2342 minthis is businessfrom bootstrapping to VC: starting and scaling a business with Pascale Helyar-MorayIn today's episode Glen chats with Grow My Money founder, Pascale Helyar-Moray about her business journey from startup to growth phase. Grow My Money is a cashback rewards program that helps turn your shopping into mortgage or super savings. Glen and Pascale touch on:👉🏾 when the business started and how it evolved👉🏿 the process of securing funding👉🏻 the various roles in her team👉 her decision to transition out of the CEO role👉🏼 how the revenue model works👉🏽 and her wins & learnings along the wayConnect with Pascale on LinkedI...2024-06-1442 minthis is businesssmall business financials with fractional CFO Anthea Austin (P&Ls, balance sheets, cashflow, planning + more)Managing your business finances doesn't have to be stressful with the right team in your corner! In fact, looking at your numbers can help you hit your financial and growth goals faster. In today's episode Glen chats with Anthea Austin from Clear Margin Consulting about:👉🏾 how to setup your finances👉🏿 the key things you need to know when it comes to your numbers👉🏻 the different between your profit and loss vs balance sheet👉 how these documents help you understand where your money's going👉🏼 setting aside cash for tax👉🏽 debt in business2024-06-0748 min
money money moneyapps and tools we use in our biz (tech stack deep dive with Kayla Malss)In today's business episode Glen and special guest Kayla Malss share all the tech tools they use within their businesses to manage invoicing, comms, project management, file storage, creative work and more!Check out ConvertKit: https://bit.ly/3Vhv4y6We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on...2024-05-311h 40this is businessapps and tools we use in our biz (tech stack deep dive with Kayla Malss)In today's business episode Glen and special guest Kayla Malss share all the tech tools they use within their businesses to manage invoicing, comms, project management, file storage, creative work and more!Check out ConvertKit: https://bit.ly/3Vhv4y6We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on...2024-05-311h 40this is businesshow to turn your customers into a loyal community with Paz PisarskiA fast way to grow your business is by building and nurturing a loyal community. Special guest Paz Pisarski from The Community Collective joins Glen on the show to share how to get started. They touch on:👉🏾 the difference between having an audience vs a community👉🏿 four things you need to start a community👉🏻 how to monetize your community👉 how to scale your community without jeapardising the member experience👉🏼 and Paz's story of how she co-founded The Community Collective, a community for community buildersLinks mentioned in the episode 👇2024-05-241h 11this is business5 tips to help you through change, pricing your services & managing risks with Madeleine BabiolakisIn today's episode we're chatting about how to help your team navigate change with special guest Madeleine Babiolakis. Glen and Madeleine also talk about pricing your services and the challenges of being a business owner.Connect with Madeleine below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbabiolakis/Website: https://shapeandimpact.comWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our onli...2024-05-171h 01this is businessyou must get a reward (money) for the risk you take with Debbi LimIn today's episode Glen chats with Debbi who is at a crossroads in her career as a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and has questions about going self employed. Glen and Debbi discuss:👉🏻 how your self worth can affect your business and pricing👉 juggling work & starting a family👉🏼 being a price maker vs a price taker👉🏽 being non apologetic about making money👉🏾 building a business that serves a want vs a need👉🏿 dealing with social anxiety and networkingWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newslet...2024-05-101h 07
money money moneymarketing tips to attract clients and grow your business with Kayla MalssWhether you offer a service or a product, harnessing the power of the internet can really help to propel your business forward. In today's episode Glen chats with special guest Kayla Malss about how to start marketing your small business today. Check out Allies Management: https://alliesmanagement.com.au/ We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resou...2024-05-041h 04this is businessmarketing tips to attract clients and grow your business with Kayla MalssWhether you offer a service or a product, harnessing the power of the internet can really help to propel your business forward. In today's episode Glen chats with special guest Kayla Malss about how to start marketing your small business today.Check out Allies Management: https://alliesmanagement.com.au/We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ ou...2024-05-031h 04this is businesshow we do this is money (BTS with Glen James)In today's episode Glen lifts the curtain on this is money and answers your questions about the business and recent rebrand. If you want to hear part 1 about our rebrand take a listen to episode 717b on this is money!We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See ac...2024-04-251h 10this is businessmindset, resilience and Unstoppable Success with Jess WilliamsonOur mindset when it comes to business is so important as often the biggest roadblock we face is ourselves. In today's episode Glen chats with business and mindset coach Jessica Williamson about all things mindset, touching on building resilience to criticism when you are your brand, pivoting before you have to, lessons from Jess's career journey and her new book, Unstoppable Success.Jess's book 👇Booktopia: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/y21nLWAmazon: https://amzn.to/3Q4w3PbCheck out Jess's book tour: https://www.jessicawilliamson.com.au/unstop...2024-04-1940 minthis is businessstarting & growing Surfolk, an e-commerce businessIn today's episode Glen chats with small business owners Dave & Jazz who co-founded Surfolk during the height of covid lockdowns in 2021. The duo share the inspiration behind the brand, how they got started, their ideas for growing the biz and where to from here.Check out Surfolk 👇Website: https://surfolk.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surfolkau/We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get h...2024-04-121h 00this is businessstarting a biz 101 (getting an ABN, registering a business name, invoicing, GST + more)Glen answers some FAQs around starting a business in Australia!👉 when do you need an ABN?👉🏼 do they expire?👉🏽 do you have to do a BAS?👉🏾 when do I have to register for GST👉🏿 when should you get advice from an accountant?👉🏻 registering a business name👉 what if you change entity or business name?👉🏼 can I have multiple trading names?👉🏿 business costs to consider when starting👉🏾 affordable invoicing solutionsWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only...2024-04-0527 minthis is businesssell better: sales strategies and how to close deals with Scott SmithIf you sell a product or service this episode is for you. Joining Glen is special guest Scott Smith who shares strategies and insights from his career working in sales for some of the biggest tech companies in the world.We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See ac...2024-03-221h 27this is businessthis is businessWelcome to this is business, a podcast where we talk all things business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-2900 min