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Secret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast139 - Planning to reopen your Restaurant with the COVID-19 new normalOur last episode looked at how to build a Restaurant Take Out Business to survive COVID-19. This has been one of our most popular episodes! This episode looks at some of the smart ideas we've seen from Restaurants as they prepare to reopen to the new normal in the COVID-19 world. Check out our free restaurant online ordering system. It's free, integrates with Stripe and notifies you on mobile, PC, email and Epson TM-82 docket printer. We are giving it away free to help you survive through the Corona Crisis. To help you thr...
2020-06-0330 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast138 - 10 ideas to help you improve profitability as your reopen your Restaurant after COVID-19Our last episode looked at how to build a Restaurant Take Out Business to survive COVID-19. This has been one of our most popular episodes! Today we talk about some of the things you need to think about as you start to reopen your Restaurant. It is going to be tough and very much survival of the fittest, so have a listen to the podcast and think about some of the ideas. Check out our free restaurant online ordering system. It's free, integrates with Stripe and notifies you on mobile, PC, email and Epson TM-82 doc...
2020-05-1133 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast137 - Building a Restaurant Take Out business to survive the CaronageddonThe last episode looks at leadership, runway and reengineering your Restaurant to survive the next 8 - 12 weeks. Today we discuss how to build a sustainable take out business to survive. Check out our free restaurant online ordering system. It's free, integrates with Stripe and notifies you on mobile, PC, email and Epson TM-82 docket printer. We are giving it away free to help you survive through the Corona Crisis. To help you through the crisis, we have our Free Restaurant Tools, and if you need more help, contact the team about our special ma...
2020-03-2418 min
Sun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners25 - The week every Small Business became an Entrepreneurial StartupThis special COVID 19 Podcast looks at Leadership, Runway and pivoting for small businesses in the face of COVID. Business has changed massively and runway is now key. Businesses need to cut expenses very quickly but they are also looking for new ways to grow their revenues as the business and consumer worlds are changed massively. To help you through the crisis, we have our Free Restaurant Tools, and if you need more help, contact the team about our special marketing assistance program during the Coronavirus outbreak. Have a listen to the podcast and d...
2020-03-2323 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast136 - The week that every Restaurant became an entrepreneurial startup.Last episode covered what we are seeing working in quick and dirty Restaurant Marketing. Today we discuss some key concepts as we move into lockdowns and shutdowns. Runway. Cash going out vs cash coming in. Re engineering your Restaurant to bring in cash from different areas. Some great things that Restaurants are doing. Restaurant Leadership. To help you through the crisis, we have our Free Restaurant Tools, and if you need more help, contact the team about our special marketing assistance program during the Coronavirus outbreak. FROLO signups have jum...
2020-03-2223 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast134 - The Coronavirus / COVID 19 Emergency Marketing Plan for your RestaurantLast week we discussed some tactics to help your Restaurant survive the COVID19 virus. This week we discuss quick and dirty (that means free / cheap and easy to run) marketing ideas to help you get through the damn Coronavirus crisis. To help you through the crisis, we have our Free Restaurant Tools, and if you need more help, contact the team about our special marketing assistance program during the Coronavirus outbreak. Have a listen to the podcast and do some marketing to get those customers in. Let us know what you...
2020-03-1633 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners24 - The Small Business COVID 19 / Coronavirus Survival GuideThis podcast looks at some of the tactics you can use to manage your business better with the Coronavirus / COVID 19. We look at suppliers, customers, your team and your cashflow with some ideas to help you get through it all. We have some tips that will definitely help with business continuity and cash flow for Small Businesses. Check out our show notes for more details on this podcast.
2020-03-1331 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast133 - The Coronavirus / COVID 19 survival guide for your RestaurantLast week's episode looked at some great Easter marketing ideas for your Restaurant. This week we cover off on a plan to help you manage the impact of the Coronavirus / COVID 19 on your Restaurant. These are some of the ideas that we have been discussing with our customers and some are making a big difference in cash flow, so please have a listen. Let us know what you thought of the podcast on Linkedin or Facebook. For more information on this podcast, check out our show notes. If you liked this epi...
2020-03-0930 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast132: 8 Easter Marketing ideas for your RestaurantDid you listen to our episode on Al Desko Dining? It could be a good little revenue stream and a new product for new customers in your Restaurant! Last weeks episode looked at the trend of Al desko dining. What is it and how can you profit from it? We've got a 7 step guide. This week we go through how we created some cool ideas for Easter. These are Easter ideas, but the process will work for any holiday or event that you have coming up. For more information on this podcast, check out...
2020-02-1726 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast131 - Al desko dining - Our guide for RestaurantsLast episode we looked at Restaurant Profitability for 2020. For many it is going to be a tough year and we've listed what we see as working for a lot of Restaurants. These weeks episode looks at the trend of Al desko dining. What is it and how can you profit from it? We've got a 7 step guide. For more information on this podcast, check out our show notes. If you liked this episode, please leave a review in iTunes. It really helps us to get the word out and share it on our Face...
2020-02-0734 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast130 - 7 tips for Restaurant Profitability in 2020After looking at the Restaurant Trends, we discuss what tricks you can use in your Restaurant in 2020 to improve profitability. For more information on this podcast, check out our show notes. If you liked this episode, please leave a review in iTunes. It really helps us to get the word out and share it on our Facebook page. For Free Tools to build your Restaurant business, check out our free tools page. We've helped restaurants around the world build the Restaurant that they always wanted with our tools. Our free booking tool has taken...
2019-12-2632 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast129 - Restaurant Food Trends 2020This is Part II of our Restaurant Trends 2020 podcast. Listen to the first episode to get all of the Restaurant Tech and Food trends for 2020. For more information on this podcast, check out our show notes. If you liked this episode, please leave a review in iTunes. It really helps us to get the word out and share it on our Facebook page. For Free Tools to build your Restaurant business, check out our free tools page. We've helped restaurants around the world build the Restaurant that they always wanted with our tools. Our fre...
2019-12-2331 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners23 - Small Business LeadershipThis podcast looks at Small Business Leadership. Your team will perform better with better Leadership, but for many small business owners, they never get any formal training in Leadership. What is it and how do you do it? Check out our show notes for more details on this podcast.
2019-12-0931 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast128 - Biggest Restaurants Trends 2020 - What you need to know for your RestaurantWe've collated lots of research to determine the big trends for 2020 in the Restaurant industry. We discuss products like Zero Foods Black Rice Toastie. For more information on this podcast, check out our show notes. If you liked this episode, please leave a review in iTunes. It really helps us to get the word out and share it on our Facebook page. For Free Tools to build your Restaurant business, check out our free tools page. We've helped restaurants around the world build the Restaurant that they always wanted with our tools. Our free bo...
2019-12-0830 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast127 - The final steps to writing the perfect menu for your RestaurantThis is Part 5 of our Menu Engineering series, looking at our 7step process for building great menus. This episode discusses the final steps for writing the perfect menu. If you are looking for tips on writing a great menu for your Restaurant, this is a great place to start. If you missed earlier episodes, check out the BCG Matrix for Restaurant Profitability. For more information on this podcast, check out our show notes. If you liked this episode, please leave a review in iTunes. It really helps us to get...
2019-12-0731 min
4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.54 - Tips for newbies heading out on their first 4WD tripNew to going offroad? Definitely have a listen to our newbies podcast edition. My first time out 4 wheel driving we ended up on the back of truck! So have a listen to this podcast and get some ideas on what to do so you get out safely, have a great time, and get back safe as well, ready for your next trip out. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the...
2019-11-2332 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast126 - Restaurant Leadership - What is it, how do you do it and why is it so important?We've look at Restaurant Culture in the past with Carrie Luxem. This episode looks at how we can be better leaders in our companies with some great tips for you to be a better leader. For more information on this podcast, check out our show notes. If you liked this episode, please leave a review in iTunes. It really helps us to get the word out and share it on our Facebook page. For Free Tools to build your Restaurant business, check out our free tools page. We've helped restaurants around the worl...
2019-11-1131 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast125 - Using the BCG Matrix to increase the profitability in your RestaurantThis is a continuation of our 7 step guide to Restaurant Menu Engineering. For more information on this podcast, check out our show notes. If you liked this episode, please leave a review in iTunes. It really helps us to get the word out and share it on our Facebook page. For Free Tools to build your Restaurant business, check out our free tools page. We've helped restaurants around the world build the Restaurant that they always wanted with our tools. Our free booking tool has taken over $25,000,000 in seats booked.
2019-10-2732 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast124 - Menu engineering for fun and profitThis is a continuation of our 7 step guide to Restaurant Menu Engineering. For more information on this podcast, check out our show notes. If you liked this episode, please leave a review in iTunes. It really helps us to get the word out and share it on our Facebook page. For Free Tools to build your Restaurant business, check out our free tools page. We've helped restaurants around the world build the Restaurant that they always wanted with our tools. Our free booking tool has taken over $25,000,000 in seats booked.
2019-10-0132 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners22 - Microsoft Teams vs Skype vs Slack vs Zoom - Which is right for your Small BusinessComms is one of the big tech disruptors in Small Business - have a listen to our latest podcast and get some ideas about how you can drive growth in your business with better communications. Check out our show notes for more details on this podcast.
2019-09-2926 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.53 - 4WD Access with Wayne Hevey from 4WD Victoria.This is the 2nd in our 2 part interview with Wayne Hevey, the CEO of 4WD Victoria. We discuss how 4WD Victoria is working for clubs to maintain track access. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel driving website with over 200,000 visits per month. If you are loving 4x4earth.com, check out the 4x4earth Mer...
2019-09-2328 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.52 - 4WD Victoria and Track Access with Wayne HeveyOur next guest is Wayne Hevey from 4WD Victoria. He discusses some of the work that 4WD Victoria has been doing to keep tracks open. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel driving website with over 200,000 visits per month. If you are loving 4x4earth.com, check out the 4x4earth Merch. The sales help to ke...
2019-09-2031 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.51 - What we can do to maintain land access with Bill SchulzWe we continue our discussion with Bill Schulz from the Bush User Group United about some proposed changes to land in Victoria and why it is important that all of the Bush Users come together We look at what we can do to maintain land access for all. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel...
2019-09-1627 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.50 - The Bush User Group United fighting for Land Access for AllWe talk to Bill Schulz from the Bush User Group United about some proposed changes to land in Victoria and why it is important that all of the Bush Users come together We discuss the recent attempted changes for 70,000 hectares of land from State Forest to National Park and what that means for all bush users. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth...
2019-09-1030 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast123 - Why Yelp is a Billion Dollar Bully with Kaylie MillikenSome of Yelp's business practices are very damaging to Small Businesses and goes against the core mission of helping consumers to find great small businesses. We talk to Kaylie Milliken about Yelp and her documentary, Billion Dollar Bully. If you haven't seen Billion Dollar Bully, check it out to really understand the impact on small businesses around the world. For more information on this podcast, check out our show notes. If you liked this episode, please leave a review in iTunes. It really helps us to get the word out a...
2019-09-0831 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast122 - The Restaurant Innovation and Creativity ModelWe've talked about Restaurant Creativity and Innovation and we've been working with a lot of creative chefs and innovative Restaurant owners. Here is a model that we are developing to help restaurant owners and chefs be more creative and innovate more. It is difficult, but our framework gives you clear examples and some strategies for creativity and innovation that should help you increase the profitability of your Restaurant. Listen to the podcast and visit the website for more information on Restaurant Creativity and Innnovation For more information on this podcast, check out our show...
2019-08-3031 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.49 - The VEAC Report - should we worry about National Parks and Time to AlignThis track features Shane Rose, the new President of 4WD Australia. We discuss the recent attempted changes for 70,000 hectares of land from State Forest to National Park and what that means for all bush users. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel driving website with over 200,000 visits per month. If you are loving ...
2019-08-2628 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.48 - Track access and track closures in National Parks with Shane Rose from 4WD AustraliaThis track features Shane Rose, the new President of 4WD Australia. We discuss the recent attempted changes for 70,000 hectares of land from State Forest to National Park and what that means for all bush users. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we've mentioned in the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel driving website with over 200,000 visits per month. If you are loving ...
2019-08-2432 minSecret Sauce - The Restaurant Marketing Podcast121 - 7 steps for Menu Engineering in your RestaurantWe look at Menu Engineering and how it can be applied in a small Restaurant. We show you the easy tips you can use to increase revenue with your menu, and more importantly, how to increase profit with our 7 step process to Menu Engineering. Listen to the podcast and visit the website for more information on Menu Engineering. For more information on this podcast, check out our show notes. If you liked this episode, please leave a review in iTunes. It really helps us to get the word out and share it on our...
2019-08-2030 min
The Principles of War - Lessons from Military History on Strategy, Tactics, Doctrine and Leadership.Firepower 21: Jutland and the advent of Over the Horizon WarfareThis presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series and is presented by Rear Admiral James Goldrick (retd). We look at the technological and tactical advances that led to the Battle of Jutland. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave...
2019-07-3133 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.47 - 4WD industry news with Robert PepperThis is the second part of our interview with 4WD journalist Robert Pepper. In the first episode, we discussed what the future of electric 4x4s will be like and how soon it will be before they are on the roads and more importantly on the 4x4 tracks. Check out the website for the show notes for what we discuss on the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel driving website with over 200,000 visits per month. If...
2019-04-2930 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.46 - The Future of Electric 4 Wheel DrivesWe talk about the introduction of electric 4x4s and how soon they will be on the tracks with Robert Pepper. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel driving website with over 200,000 visits per month. If you are loving 4x4earth.com, check out the 4x4earth Merch. The sales help to keep Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel drive website and the largest Australian 4x4 Podcast! It helps us to keep on doing the work to keep tracks ope
2019-04-1829 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.45 - The future of 4 Wheel Driving with RoothyWe talk about the future of 4 wheel driving and the politics of 4 wheel driving with Roothy. What are the changes that are occurring in the political field that are going to impact the track changes. Check out the show notes for all of the details and photos from the podcast. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel driving website with over 200,000 visits per month. If you are loving 4x4earth.com, check out the 4x4earth...
2019-03-2033 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.44 - Going Off Road with RoothyThere is something special about 4 wheel drive out in the bush and away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Roothy talks about why he loves 4 wheel driving and how he is seeing an increase in the number of tracks that are opening across the country. We talk about his time at 4WD Action and why he decided to leave and what he thinks the future of the 4x4 aftermarket industry will be. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and ind...
2019-03-0431 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.43 - Roothy's last ride with MiloRoothy has a big announcement about what he is going to be doing for Milo as he plans Milo’s big last trip. Milo is one of Australia’s most recognisable 4 wheel drives, it’s probably done nearly all of the iconic 4 wheel tracks throughout Australia. I have always been amazed at the queue of people at 4 wheel drive shows lining up to see Milo. Roothy has had Milo for over 20 years. We talk about Roothy’s adventure in Milo 2. Out on the tracks with the hand brake and he managed to roll Milo 2. We discuss...
2019-02-2328 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.42 - Pete Milosavleski and the design process for the 2020 Jeep GladiatorPete has been working as the Chief Engineer on the Jeep Gladiator. Pete has a great job, as an engineer for Jeep, working on some of the most iconic 4WDs of all time. We talk about the history of Jeep trucks and what the reasoning was behind creating a new Jeep truck now. Where did the Jeep Gladiator come from? When then start to talk about the engineering process that lead to the Jeep Gladiator, looking at the issues that needed to be managed by putting the 5 foot box at the back of t...
2018-12-2118 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.41 - Everything you want to know at diffs, lockers and eLockers with Heath MooreThe difference between air lockers and eLockers is one of the most popular discussion points on the 4x4earth forum, so we decided to get an expert in to discuss the difference. Heath is the General Manager at Harrop Engineering. He drives a Harrop Superado, an Holden Colorado with an upgunned V8 Harrop supercharger engine. Harrop was started in 1955 by Len Harrop in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. His son had the Harrop Howler, a very fast quarter miler. Heath talks about how Harrop has transitioned about from supporting the Australian vehicle manufacturing industry to exp...
2018-12-1135 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners21 - How to protect your small business from Malware and Phishing attacksI recently received a scary email involving my PORN BROWSING HABITS!?!? The email threatened me with everyone in my contacts getting a picture of me along with my browsing habits. WHAT SHOULD I DO? We break down what these email means and how they can start to generate emails that can be really scary and fool people into paying Bitcoin with these emails. One step in looking at these emails is Have I Been Pwned. This shows you some of the passwords that have been breached. There are 3 layers of defence tha...
2018-12-0229 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners20 - Advanced Podcast Analytics and Statistics IIFirstly we looked at some of the equipment we use for doing our podcasts. We use the Audio-Technica ATR - 2100 USB. This is a great directional microphone that cuts down Mackie 802 VLZ4 - We use this mixer to be able to do a mix minus setup to be able to record Skype interviews. It is a little technical and I am no expert in it, but I tried software like Pamela recording and it didn't produce great audio quality. We have 2 sound cards in my PC and I find the call quality is a lot bette...
2018-11-1727 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners19 - Advanced Podcast Analytics and StatisticsIt can be really difficult to understand how effective your podcast is going. Podcast statistics are a bit of an arcane art, and it is difficult to understand the relative difference in downloads between podcasts and also there are some great ways that you can find out which parts of your podcast resonate with your audience. We look at what you can find out about your podcast from iTunes. How important is it to get into the new and noteworthy podcasts? What about Whats Hot? How about getting into the Top Podcasts in iTunes. What is t...
2018-09-2827 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.40 - 4WD Q+A with Robert PepperWe discuss with Robert Pepper the new towing laws that are being bought in. How do the GCM and GVM impact the caravan towers? We talk about one of the things that Russell Coight did on one of his episodes. Should you use a tow ball for snatching? Russell did. What could possibly go wrong? Should you put nitrogen in your tyres? What about snatchblocks? Where is the new 4WD design concepts going? We discuss the new Mercedes Utes and the Suzuki Jimny and the Wrangler. Are the older vehicles...
2018-09-1330 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners18 - How to fly like a Boss with Steve HuiSteve Hui, the Points Whisperer, is the owner of I fly flat. We talk about what the tricks are to using points in your business to be able to fly business class. Business owners have a huge advantage when it comes to Frequent Flyer Points. We recently talked about "How to take a holiday as a business owner." I think it is really important to travel, partially to unwind and destress from your business and partially to be inspired and be more creative in the strategy and tactics that you have in your business. If you are going t...
2018-09-0528 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.39 - New 4WDs and Utes coming out with Robert PepperRobert recently drove the new Ford Raptor recently and he gives us his opinion on what it is like to drive. We talk about the engine and where you could drive the Raptor. What would it be like towing? Would Robert buy one? Jeep Wrangler Ute! This will be due out next year and looks really interesting. A ute will fix one of the big problems with the Jeep - lack of space in the cabin, so it will be very popular. I am pretty keen on checking it out. What does Robert think about the Co...
2018-08-2928 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.38 - Driving really, really fast with Bruce Garlard, 4WD and Dakar Rally DriverWe look at the number of people who don't finish the Dakar Rally. It is a very tough course, expensive to compete in and there is some unforgiving terrain, so the failure rate is very high. The vehicles aren't stock, so they are heavily modified to make them capable of surviving the terrain at speed, whilst trying to keep the weight as low as possible. There are some fundamental changes to the vehicle, including moving the radiator to behind the cabin. There is nothing in the car that doesn't need to be there. Recovery is ano...
2018-08-0328 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners17 - What we learnt from using the Amazon 6 page memo meeting format.Meeting effectiveness is a problem in businesses large and small so we tried a new approach to improve the productivity to come out of our meetings. We look at Slack. This is an awesome communications tool, which has a free plan (that is the plan we use). It helps decrease our huddle meeting time, provides an easy way to get information quickly and bring the team closer. It is especially important when you are building teams in different locations. We detailed in experience with the Amazon 6 pager memo before, and we included a sample of the...
2018-07-1627 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.37 - Rally Driving with Bruce GarlandIf you are loving 4x4earth.com, check out the 4x4earth Merch. The sales help to keep Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel drive website and the largest Australian 4x4 Podcast! It helps us to keep on doing the work to keep tracks open. We talk with Bruce Garland who has a huge amount of experience in 4WD rally driving. He has done some awesome rallies and we look at how he got started and why and what adventures he has had. Bruce shares his experiences doing the Dakar rally. He talks about driving some...
2018-07-0931 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners16 - Application Development for Small Businesses Part IICreating bespoke software for your small business has never been easier or cheaper than it is today and it can make a fundamental difference to the productivity and profitability of your business. We look at Google Analytics. Do you know how to use Google Analytics? It tells you some key metrics for your website. Most small business websites get around 500 to 1,000 visits a month. Where are they coming from? What are they looking for? Is the site mobile optimised? What content do they look at? For App Dev, we use a cut down versio...
2018-07-0428 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners15 - How to take a holiday as a Small Business Owner IIIf you can work for 1 or 2 hours a day every couple of days, you can spend a lot longer away from your business. We look at the technologies that we have within our companies so that we can work from anywhere, anytime. Firstly, with have a Microsoft Windows Terminal Server. That gives us access to our accounting system, internal files, and all of our internal applications. Confluence - confluence is remotely available which means that we can access workflows and projects. We used to use Skype all the time, but a l...
2018-06-2722 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.36 - Beach 4x4 Carnage at Robe - Part IIWe continue our discussion with Brian, one of the 4x4earth moderators. We discuss tyre pressures. Too many people don't deflate or they deflate enough. What is the right tyre pressure? How often should you check the tyre pressure? What equipment do you need? People see a lot of ads on TV about 4WDs driving along the sand at high speed with sand going everywhere. Is this realistic? Should you drive like that? What factors contribute to rollovers? What time of day is the best for 4 wheel driving down on the...
2018-06-1827 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.35 - A weekend of 4WD carnage at RobeWe talk to Brian, one of the 4x4earth moderators about a long weekend away at Robe where 5 4WDs rolled over. What happened? Why? We also talk about the Granites. Have you been to the Granites? Have you driven up there? Is a 4WD up on the rock one of the most iconic 4 wheel drive selfy shots? Brian talks about the 32 mile crossing and then on to 42 mile crossing for lunch. On the way back there is a vehicle stuck with a tyre rolled off the rim and th...
2018-05-2830 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.34 - 4 wheel driving and track access with Ron MoonRon talks about the High Country, Robe and South America. Ron travelled through Brazil and Argentina. We talk 4 wheel tourism. Which state does Ron think is doing the best in providing access? four wheel driving touring brings in a lot of tourism dollars, and the more Councils and local businesses understand this, the more likely we are to get tracks open. What about vehicles? Are vehicle designs changing the way that we drive and the places that we go? How have online booking systems impacted the 4 wheel driving camping in...
2018-05-0728 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners14 - How to take a holiday when you own a Small BusinessWe discuss why it is important for business owners to take a holiday. It is pretty important for you to get out of the business to recharge your batteries and make sure that you aren't burning out. It is also important to get out of the business to reflect on the business. What do you need to do in your business to be able to take a holiday? We look at People, Processes and Profit. The 3Ps for holidays for small business owners. Profit - you need the money to pay fo...
2018-05-0129 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.33 - 4 wheel driving with Ron Moon Ron's got a couple of vehicles, and has driven the world in them. Ron discusses his time in the Army, and how he transitioned to freelance writing, with a trip through Africa. He talks about his time as editor of 4x4 Australia and now being the editor at large. We discuss navigation in the days before GPS. Ron shares his experiences in travelling the world. We discuss the differences between 4 wheel driving the in United States compared to Australia. What kind of tracks do they have, what kind of driving is it an...
2018-04-0630 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.32 - Tips for driving the Canning Stock Route What sort of vehicle should you have? What sort of mods do you need? What is a medical envelope and why do you need one? What effect do the dunes have? What are some of the common mistakes people make? Camper Trailer - Yes or No? How much drinking water do you need? Where is fuel available? How often does the Canning get graded? What causes the Canning? What are the entry and exit points of the Canning? When is the best time to travel? What advice is there for first timers? What are the top 3 things to see on...
2018-02-1537 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.31 - The new 2018 Ford Ranger Raptor - What have they done??This was going to be my new Ute. The rumours were that it was going to have a new 3.6 litre Petrol engine with a lot more power. The Ecoboost engine was meant to have 336kW and 690Nm. The new diesel has 147kW and 470Nm. We discuss with Robert Pepper, renowned 4WD journalist about - What has Ford done? Why has Ford done it? What is the Raptor all about? Should I by it? We also look at the shocks, gearbox and the tyres. At least with BF Goodrich tyres is a serious statement from Ford that...
2018-02-1136 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.30 - The history and access to the Canning Stock RouteBetween 1,500 and 2,000 a year do the Canning Stock Route. What is there to see and what is there to do when travelling the CSR. We talk with Canning Stock Route expert, Phil Binachi about the activities and attractions on the stock route. The dune systems are an amazing site and an amazing driving experience. There is a large amount of aboriginal art some of which is incredibly old. There are of course, the wells and a number of graves. We discuss the work of Track Care and how they are...
2018-02-0929 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.29 - The History of the Canning Stock Route with Phil BianchiPhil Bianchi is a historian and 4 wheel driver who has documented a lot of history of the Canning Stock Route and he has driven the route many times. From Wiluna to Halls Creek, it runs 1850 kms and was first surveyed in 1906. We discuss Alfred Canning and his initial trip to survey the Canning Stock Route and the expedition to build the stock route. The history of the Canning Stock Route is fascinating, with murders, sabotage,Beef barons and a Royal Commission. We talk about the initial survey and the Royal Commission th...
2018-02-0139 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners13 - Your competitors are offshoring - Should you?Call routing has made it a lot easier for small business to be able to offshore. Logitech Web cams - we talk about the C930 webcam. This is a really cool and simple piece of tech that I use for video conferencing as well as the Facebook lives that I do. It natively supports green screen which is pretty cool. Webcams make a big difference when you are teleconferencing and this one works really well. Everyone should look at offshoring - it isn't right for everyone, but everyone should have a look it. Mos...
2018-01-2934 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners12 - Application Development for Small Business - Profiting from your Bright IdeasIn Tech Focus we look at Microsoft Power BI. We have been using Power BI to pull information from line of business application. At Extreme we can see who has been entering their timesheets, who has been working with which customers and what billings each engineer has. This updates in real time and display it on one of our monitors that is mounted on the wall. This means that everyone can see how the team and each individual is performing. We look at the processes we use for both developing applications internal and for our customers. The costs...
2018-01-2335 min
Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore404: Facebook- What you'll need to start doing on with James ElingIn this episode with James Eling, we discuss the death of facebook for business, discovering your unique selling proposition, using your USP to create unique experiences/impact, Facebook live, and Facebook ads. James Eling is the Founder and Host of Secret Sauce: The Restaurant Marketing Podcast, where they discuss marketing ideas, strategies and tactics with restaurant marketing experts. In addition, James is the founder of Marketing4Restaurants.com where he helps restaurant owners master all things online.
2017-11-2444 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners11 - How to market a boring Small Business - Part II In Tech Focus we look at our new Acer Acer Veriton M6640G. Straight out of the box it supports the 4 monitors that I need to drive. Pretty much silent and driven by a super power Core i7 CPU bringing a lot more power for the video editing and other work that I do. Public Relations - we look at some strategies that you can use to work better with journalists to help get some public relations. Redefining your marketing strategy. We think IT services are boring and hard to market, so we...
2017-11-2040 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners10 - How to market a boring Small BusinessWe look at modern marketing and some of the tactics that we have used to be able to grow our business. In Tech Focus, we look at my new Acer Great Wall of Data. I've put 4 x 27" Acer monitors, with a special monitor stand. This has enabled me to create content a lot quicker because I can not only have multiple windows open, but I can see the windows I need with the information that I need. It is also great for customer meetings, being able to have all the data that we are talking about at the...
2017-11-1231 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.28 - Is Diesel Dead?We talk to Robert Pepper about the future of Diesel engines in 4 wheel drives. My last 3 4WDs have had diesel engines and I have loved the economy and reliability of diesels. Vehicle emissions have become increasingly under the microscope as people become more aware of the effects on the environment. Whilst the fuel economy of diesel has been great (my old Patriot was getting 6.5 liters / 100km) the emissions are a lot dirtier. The United States has never really embraced diesels, nor has the Middle East, but diesels are very popular in Europe. We ta...
2017-08-1439 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Why Caravans Crash.We talk to Mike Clayton from Clayton's Towing. Started 45 years ago on the Sunshine Coast, Clayton's now has 15 depots and 100 staff. Have a listen to this podcast if you ever tow a caravan, there are a lot of factors that you need to consider when planning your trip, and those factors can change between the start of your trip and the end, so knowing how to drive with a caravan is really important. Please share with anyone who tows a caravan. Mike drives a FJ Cruiser, goes offroad and tows a caravan - on top of...
2017-08-0439 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.26 - Boggings,roll overs, fires, creek crossings gone wrong and everything else that can go wrong offroad.We talk to Jason Lock to talk about all of the things that can go wrong when you head offroad. Before we get started, we talk a little about 4WD insurance and the work that Kalen is doing at Club 4x4. He is providing the insurance for 4x4earth members. If you are looking for insurance for your 4x4,check out the Inusrance page on 4x4earth. We get a commission from each one sold which helps keep 4x4earth free and independent. We also talk about The Day I killed my Jeep. Gettin...
2017-05-141h 014x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.25 - New 4WDs for 2017 with Robert PepperWe talk to Robert Pepper about the new 4x4s coming onto the Australian market in 2017. There is the Mercedes X Class, JL Wrangler, the new Defender, the L472 Land Rover Discovery. We also have an update on the MA/MC issue and which companies have worked to fix the issue and which haven't. We find out about Robert's trip through the Victorian Desert in a Maserati. That's right - a Maserati. We also talk about his taking a Jag offroad. We look at the the trend for less di...
2017-02-2441 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.24 - Exploring the Aberfeldy Track with Rudy PaolettiWe talk to Rudy Paoletti, organiser of Navruns, map and book publisher, explorer and champion of the history of the Aberfeldy Track. We are discussing the future of 4x4earth, so please have your say on the forum. We are also looking at a new slogan for the website. "Looking for a good route" has done us well for the first 10 years of the site, but as we look to work more closely with Corporates. Check out the 4x4earth store. There are T-Shirts, Caps and stubby holders in the store. This is part...
2017-02-021h 13Sun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners9 - The Secrets of Successful Business PlanningIn Tech Focus we look at Trello. This is a great piece of freemium software, that helps you to keep track of your goals. For annual business planning we look at the process that we use. We look at the plan that we had for the last year and how we did with those. We look at the problems within each company within the group and we also look at the 5 year plan and where are we with that? (How long does it take to execute a 5 year plan?) We look at...
2017-01-0634 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.23 - Jason Lock and Sema 2016 - What new products and trends caught his eyeSEMA, Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association, is the largest trade only automotive show in the world. Held in Las Vegas, there was 40 kilometers of displays. ARB and TJM attended with great stands, Harrop Industries. Bubarope has a greatnew product to help kep 5 wraps of cable on your winch, the Grabber. We talk about some new Cummins diesel engines that will be coming out the Australia. We also talk about the differences between the modification legislation in the United States and Australia. We talk about a Jeep with an Electric engine!...
2016-12-1838 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners8 - Building a great business with the Business Model Canvas In Tech Focus, we talk about Zoom. Zoom is the tool that we use for our Teams to communicate. We have found it to be more reliable than Skype and a better tool to communicate with less of the hassles. We introduce you to the Business Model Canvas. This is a really neat tool to help you visualise the way that your business can grow and interact with the other parts of the business ecosystem. Overlay this with the new technology that you have coming out in your industry and you can have a real...
2016-12-1538 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners7- Building a great team with Nick SarilloNick Sarillo is an expert in building a great culture. He run's Nick's Pizza and Pub in Chicago. It is America's third largest independent pizza Restaurant. Nick was a building by trade (he built the restaurant!) and he has taken the skills from his building business in managing a team across to his Pizza business. Nick is an expert in building culture. I was lucky enough to eat at Nick's and it is a great experience. His staff have a very low turnover, love working at the Restaurant, truly believe in the values of the business. Nic...
2016-11-2959 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.22 - 4WD Insurance and Roadworthies with Kalen from Club 4x4Check out the trip report from the 9th Annual Victorian Gathering. A great We talk with Club 4x4 Insurance. 4x4earth has worked with Kalen from Club 4x4 and we are now recommending Club 4x4. Check out the link to our insurance link to see how their policies stack up and how they stack up on pricing. This is a great way to look into your 4WD insurance and 4x4earth gets a rebate, so you are helping keep 4x4earth free and independant for all users across the country. (We get 200,000 visits a month!) The b...
2016-11-1645 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners6 - DISC profiling with Ray StrongmanWe look at building a KPI dashboard and displaying them with the 4K Kogan TVs. In this episode, we interview Ray Strongman, who is a business coach and is an expert on DISC profiling. Ray has been doing DISC training for years and does the DISC training for our customers. We use DISC profiling to help with communication and performance within team and also use it to help with the way that we communicate with our customers. We discuss what it is and how you can use it too in your team. Even if...
2016-11-1339 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners5 - The $250,000 mistake that I made with Culture and how you can avoid it in your Small Business.We talk about Culture and I go through the huge mistake that I made at Extreme Networks by not focusing on growing a great culture at the company. Our company was going along brilliantly, was featured in the BRW Fast 100. After that, I defocused and my laissez faire leadership style meant that stronger personalities in the team were able to mould the culture of our company. Customer feedback was really bad and I got to the point where I didn't want to go to work. Poor culture makes it harder to bring in great team members, harder to r...
2016-11-0239 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners4 - The Hiring Process - Creating a system that works rather than rolling the dice hiring in your companyThe two top tools that I use to cut the time I spend on Facebook marketing are Facebook Pages Manager and Ads Manager. We look at what they are and how you can use these powerful tools to conduct great marketing on your phone. Hiring can be a huge gamble so in this Podcast we discuss some of the mistakes that we have made, and how we have evolved our processes to increase the chances of hiring the right person for your company. There are two mistakes you can make when hiring - Hiring the wr...
2016-10-2949 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners3 - Goal setting for Small Business OwnersTech Focus - Prisma - This is an amazing app that allows you to create some great images from your photos. Check out the video we've made using Camtasia and Prisma to build a very effective social media video. https://www.facebook.com/veryextremenetworks/ What are the goals in your business? Do you have them written down? Should you? We look at how goal setting can make a big difference in your company. We break down how we use goals within our company and how they have helped us to increase rev...
2016-10-2630 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners2 - Building a high performance culture in your BusinessTech Focus: We look at GoPros and how you can use them in your business - we use them in our IT business to grow our business. We discuss how to use them in how you market your business and it can help to market boring companies IT companies and other professional services business. Culture starts from hiring and moves through reviews, daily routines and all the way through to firing. How do you embed your culture into the hiring process? Where does culture fit in with your BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal), Mission, Values, 5 Yea...
2016-10-2641 minSun Tzu 4 Small Business | Strategy and Tactics, Technology and Leadership, Management and Marketing for Small Business Owners1 - 7 technologies which will fundamentally change small businesses by 2020Tech Focus: We look at Confluence. Some great software, written by Atlassian, that enables team to create, store and discussion information. 1. Self Driving Cars. The changes in Road injury and death, as well as better road usage will mean that the introduction of self driving cars will be a lot quicker than many people expect. Uber has already started with self driving cars on the vehicles. 2. Marketing. Small Business owners now have access to the kind of marketing tools that only companies like Coke had access to 10 years ago. By harnessing these tools, you can dramat...
2016-10-2244 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.4WD new car trends with Robert Pepper New 4WD Trends with Robert Pepper First we talk Creek Crossings - I've had my issues with Creek Crossings, but check out the video of a FJ Cruiser having issues with a crossing at Sunny Corner in NSW. Sheep Yard Flats - 9th Annual Victorian Gathering. This will be one of the best trips to go on for newbies to meet experienced 4 wheel drivers and get some great tracks under their belt. It is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel drive weekend away. We get Roberts view on the new Ford F250 and wha...
2016-10-1754 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.20 - The new 4WD Cap Locker from Uneek 4x4Our resident 4WD expert Jason Lock talks about the history of the diff lock and how Uneek 4x4 has developed a new Cap Locker. We talk about the effects of a factory LSD when you fit a traditional diff lock and how the cap locker will enable the vehicle to retain the use of the LSD. We look at the changes to the design, which will make the cap locker easier and cheaper to install and also more reliable. We talk about the design and testing process that the Cap Locker has gone through to b...
2016-08-1731 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.19 - 4WD tips for driving in the snowWe talk about how to prepare for a trip out into the Snow. Snow driving is a lot of fun, but the conditions are very different to other types of 4 wheel driving. Snow driving is usually done in very cold environments, so preparation is a lot more important. Spending a night out in the snow can be life threatening if you are not prepared for it. What equipment should you think about taking out on a snow trip. We talk tyres, what type and what pressure you should be running. Alpine Diesel fuel - what is it...
2016-08-1528 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.18 - Tim Bates and the Wonnangatta MurdersTim Bates has been driving the High Country for over 25 years and he shares his experiences with some of Australia's best 4 wheel drive tracks. We talk about the Wonnangatta murders, where James Barclay and John Bamford were murdered in 1916. We also talk about the Talbotville campgrounds and some of the great tracks and things to see around the area. Have you had issues with 4 wheel drives being defected in Mansfield? More and more 4 wheel drivers talk about issues in Mansfield and we are trying to find out what makes Mansfield special and what th...
2016-07-0836 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.17 - Roothy and the freedom to drive our tracksWe talk to Australia's most famous 4 wheel driver, Roothy. We cover Milo, the places that he has been and the mods that he has done. We also have a great chat about how to keep tracks open. We discuss one of my favorite topics - 4 wheel drive tourism, giving the bush a hand up, not a hand out to keep the great bush towns going. We also talk about why he is running for election with the Liberal Democrats in the Queensland Federal Senate. For me, 4 wheel driving is a symbol of the freedom that we...
2016-06-231h 344x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.16 - Common 4x4 Myths BustedMany 4 wheel drive owners go their whole life without any formal training in going offroad or the vehicles that we use. Because of this, there are many myths about driving and our vehicles which have crept in over time. We talk to 4WD expert Robert Pepper about many of these myths, how they came about and why they just aren't correct. You'll have a better understanding of your car and you'll be a better 4 wheel driver. We discuss diff locks, recovery techniques, axels and a whole range of other 4 wheel drive myths!
2016-06-2356 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.15 - The Blue Green fighting PTSD in the great outdoorsThis is a great story that looks at the way that 4 wheel driving with mates in the bush can help people struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We talk to Marcus Nash, the Founder of the Blue Green crew about how he started the group This is a must listen episode for any Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade, SES or ADF members who may be struggling with PTSD, or if one of your mates is struggling with PTSD, this is a great way you can help them. It is a really inspirational story both o...
2016-05-0831 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.14 - 4 Wheel Driving with Rocket Rod from Wholesale AutomaticsWe talk all things 4 wheel driving with Rodney Hudson, or
Rocket, from Wholesale Automatics. Rodney is an iconic legend
in the 4 wheel drive industry, featuring in many videos as he
explores all over Australia.
We also talk about his pioneering work at Wholesale Automatics,
developing sophisticated solutions for people who want an automatic
transmission in their vehicle. It is an amazing process that
Rod shares with us about the design and Research and Development
involved in building these great transmissions.
Rods an expert 4 wheel driver, a passionate advocate for the
bush and enjoying the great ou...
2016-04-261h 134x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.13 - The future of 4WDs with Robert PepperWhat kinds of changes are going to happen to 4 wheel drives over the next 5 years?
Robert Pepper is one of Australia's leading automotive journalists and is very technical. We discuss what changes are going to effect the 4 wheel drives that come onto the market over the next 5 years.
Autonomous Emergency Braking, self driving cars, bullbar modifications and how these will all change the way we go offroad.
We look at what factors make a 4 wheel drive fun to drive and what that means for the future designs that we will see offroad.
W...
2016-03-1358 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.12 - Simmo in the Simpson DesertThe Simpson is one of the iconic places to go 4 wheel driving in Australia. We chat about the some of the interesting history of the Desert, along with the best ways to tackle Desert driving. Ian has been through the Desert 3 times and has a wealth of experience in Desert driving as well as the high country.
We discuss how to prepare for travelling across the Simpson Desert, what time of year is best and some of the great sites to see along the way.
We also discuss Ian's unique connection with the hist...
2016-03-0450 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.11 - Tips for buying a used 4WDThinking of buying a used 4 wheel drive? Some 4 wheel drives have a much harder life than others, so you need to know the clues to find out the vehicles you may want to steer away from.
What are some of the things to think about in selecting the make and model of vehicle? What is the best way to research the different models?
Is it better to buy a 4 wheel drive with lots of mods or should you look for one with no modifications?
Where are the places to buy a used 4WD?
2016-01-1734 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.10 Driving on Sand at the Beach and in the DesertListen to Lowlux as he shares his wisdom about driving on Sand. Based in South Australia, he's done plenty of both desert and beach driving and has some stories to tell. We will talk about:
What tyre pressure should you be running
What can possible go wrong
What equipment to take
How to avoid rolling your vehicle which happens commonly on the beach
Beach Driving
Desert Driving - How to plan for a desert trip
2016-01-0343 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 9 - 4WD Suspension and Lift KitsResident expert Jason Lock joins us to talk all things Lift Kit and Suspension for your 4x4. We give you the information you need to choose the right kind of lift for your 4WD, what they different types of lift and suspension are, what can go wrong with lift kits that are illegal or badly designed and what impacts a lift kit can have on your insurance.
2015-12-1540 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 8 - 4WD winches and winch warranties - which one to buy?Winches are a really important bit of kit on any 4WD. Whether you put one on as a bit of insurance, hoping to never use it or if you go offroad expecting to winch out - you need your winch to work. One of the things that I have been amazed with is the number of times winching has been needed and the winches have failed. Some winches have a notorious "Water Clause" in them, which means that the warranty is invalidated if they go under water, which means you can't do creek crossings! Find out which winches are good...
2015-12-0426 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 7 - 4x4earth Gatherings - great friends and great 4 wheel driving for new and experienced 4x4 drivers.4x4earth runs Australia's largest 4WD weekends away. Davidman goes through what makes these events so much fun, what everyone does at a 4x4 earth gathering. More importantly Dave talks about how to organise a 4x4earth gathering. These gatherings are a really important way for people new to 4 wheel driving to join in and learn the skills of camping, 4 wheel driving and getting out and enjoying our magnificent country. Our gatherings have grown over time to be Australia's largest free 4WD weekends away.
2015-10-1443 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 6 - Everything you wanted to know about diff locks but were afraid to askIt this episode of the 4WD podcast, we discuss with 4x4 expert Jason Lock everything Diff Lock. What are they, how do they work, when should you use them and what can go wrong.
Diff Locks are on of those mods that many people think about or get but don't really know how to use them. Have a listen and hopefully you will learn a little to be a better driver.
2015-10-0519 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 5 - How be a 4x4 Trip LeaderEvery weekend hundreds of people all over Australia set out as leaders of a 4WD Trip. Whether it is just you and a couple of mates or an organised trip with 10 newbies, we discuss with NickJ the things that you should think about before, during and after your big trip out.
Being a great trip leader is really important because it helps people get out and explore the great outdoors that we have and also introduces new people to 4 wheel driving. NickJ was the trip leader for the first 4x4earth trip in Victoria all those years ago...
2015-09-1835 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 4 - The day I killed my JeepTalbotville Campground was the site for the 6th Annual 4x4earth Victorian Gathering. Home of some of Australia's iconic tracks, including Blue Rag and Billy Goat's Bluff, there is plenty of amazing 4 wheel driving to be had in this beautiful part of the world. Find out what went tragically wrong on this trip and the mistakes that James made that resulted in him destroying his Jeep Wrangler.
This is a tragic story, and a fate that has occurred to many other 4 wheel drivers. Please have a listen and learn from James' mistakes and share the story so we...
2015-09-0321 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 3 - How we built a Gazebo at O'Tooles CampgroundWe talk to Ian Smith, Grumpy on 4x4earth, and discuss the amazing work that he has led with members of Earth to put in bollards, fire pits and to build a Gazebo at O'Tooles Campground, a favorite camping spot for 4 wheel drivers in the region. In danger of being closed because of hoons wrecking the grounds, Grumpy and team have made a huge contribution for all 4x4 drivers and campers using the area.
Grumpy organised for the materials to be donated, worked with DEPI, and run the working bees to get the work done that has m...
2015-08-2833 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 2 - Snatch Strap RecoveriesIn this episode we interview Jason Lock from TJM to learn how to properly and safely use a Snatch Strap. Used poorly, Snatch Straps can kill, so it is really important that you know exactly what you are doing to avoid killing or injuring yourself or someone else, as well as avoiding damage to your vehicle.
We also look at what to look at in a snatch strap and what brands to avoid.
2015-08-1931 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 1 - Preparing for your first 4WD trip outOur first Track covers the story of my first trip out in my Jeep Patriot and we are going to cover off on all of the mistakes that I made on my first trip out. There was a lot of them, including the vehicle ending up on the back of a truck, going back to Jeep for repairs! More importantly we will go over some great tips to help you be much better preparing to go offroad in your 4x4!
2015-08-1718 min4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.Track 0 - Introduction to 4x4earthIn this track we learn about the story of 4x4earth, how it all started and how we want to spread our love of 4 wheel driving and enjoying the great outdoors. We go over the early days of the forum, talk about a couple of the early mods. We also discuss our tracks map, with over 1,000 4WD tracks to explore.
I'll also discuss my 4WD. What mods I've done and want I wan to do to my BT-50.
We also look at why 4 wheel driving is so important for many country towns. Enjoy!
2015-08-1317 min