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Secrets of Successful Business PodcastEmily Osmond - How to run a successful business in a tight marketSend us a textLet's address the elephant in the room! Business is tough right now and knowing the next right step can be difficult. So, this week on the show, Justine has called on marketing expert and digital entrepreneur Emily Osmond to help share the best way to run and market your business when the market is tight. From strategic pricing and product offerings, Emily and Justine discuss the importance of tuning into your audience's needs while also providing them with those things they don't yet know they need. We chat about em...
2024-06-0340 min
Secrets of Successful Business PodcastMoney Matters: Nailing Your Year-End FinancesSend us a textEnd-of-year financial year often equals chaos and overwhelm and as we approach that business milestone for another year here in Australia, we're sharing how to manage it without the headache. In this episode, Justine delivers practical and actionable advice to help you navigate EOFY without the drama and set yourself up for success in the new financial year. It's a must listen for anyone about to tackle EOFY without the headache.Support the showThis episode is brought to you by Be...
2024-05-2735 min
Secrets of Successful Business Podcast30 Ways to save money in your businessSend us a textEver felt like the financial headwinds are just too strong for your small business to make headway? I'm Justine McLean, and I'm here to share 30 strategies that will help you navigate this season of business. From cloud accounting and AI, optimising your processes to getting better deals, this episode will give you suggestions and tools to save money, boost efficiency and profitability. Cutting costs doesn't have to mean cutting quality, so let's talk about outsourcing, partnering with other businesses and improving your existing offers so you can save without cut...
2024-04-0153 min
Secrets of Successful Business PodcastI've written a book and you can too!Send us a textEver wanted to write a business book? In this episode, Justine spills the beans on the realities of authorship, from the publishing industry’s intricacies to the strategic use of a book as a marketing powerhouse.Learn what it takes to go from idea to published author as Justine delves into the meticulous process of transforming a mere outline into a manuscript—discussing the end-to-end process including the costs plus consistency vs procrastination, the writing process and balancing book duties with running a business. We'll uncover the critical importance of p...
2024-03-2532 min
Secrets of Successful Business PodcastHow to improve your money mindset and charge your valueSend us a textEver struggled with setting your prices or felt uncertain about the financial future of your business? You're not alone! But the reality is that your money mindset, money story and those limiting beliefs walking around with you could be to blame. So, in today's podcast Justine explores the often-unspoken tales we tell ourselves about money, and how reshaping those stories can revolutionise both our self-perception and business practices.We're diving into the heart of those financial narratives you might be telling yourself, the power dynamic between fixed an...
2024-03-1840 min
Secrets of Successful Business PodcastEOFY Sorted!Send us a textDon’t let this end of financial year get you down! Tune into this episode where Justine shares her 20 top-tips for a stress-free EOFY. You’ll also learn how to get the most out of the new financial year too.Is it time you made more money in your business? Join the Business Money Formula waitlist now.This episode is brought to you by Flossi Creative.Freaked out by your business finances? Frantic when it comes to en...
2023-05-2247 min
Secrets of Successful Business PodcastJustine McLean - Let’s talk success! What does success mean to you?Send us a textIf you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you’ll know I’m passionate about a couple of things when it comes to business – one, increasing financial literacy for women in business, particularly around pricing, and two, helping ALL of the women I work with set up their business so they strive to achieve their unique definition of success – whatever that means in the season of life they find themselves in.So, in today’s episode I wanted to chat success, what it means to you and how deciding on...
2023-04-2416 min
Secrets of Successful Business PodcastBusiness money habits to help your business growSend us a textWhether you're just starting out in business or have been in the game for a while, having financial know-how is essential. But developing smart financial habits can increase your cash flow, protect your assets, secure a bright financial future for yourself and your business, and help you achieve your success dream.So, in this episode we’re covering the best business money habits to help you grow your business. These are the tried and tested money habits I’ve collected over almost thirty years in business, and I know these habits will...
2023-03-2033 min
Secrets of Successful Business Podcast14 questions to ask yourself before you start a businessSend us a textDo you want to quit the 9 to 5 and start your own business? Maybe you’ve got a side-hustle but aren’t sure when you should take the full-time leap. In this episode, Justine is asking 14 key questions to ask yourself before you dive in. Starting a small business can be tough; you want to make sure you’ve got your eyes open from the start and you’re prepared for what’s ahead. Working through the questions in today’s episode will get you thinking, planning and ready to create that successful bu...
2023-03-0616 min
Secrets of Successful Business PodcastJustine McLean - The R word – is it too late to recession ready your business?Send us a textLike the ex that broke your heart, the frenemy that just seems to always turn up at the same events as you or the schmoozing uncle from Bridget Jones Diary you'd rather avoid, we've been dancing around the R word, the Recession we might have to have, for the last few months.Considered an unavoidable part of the business cycle, it seems that Australia has gone through a recession pretty much every ten years or so since the 70s, I'm including the global financial crisis of the noughties in there too...
2023-01-0224 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJustine McLean - Be Your Own Business ConsultantSend us a textAre you limping to the finish line of 2022? Wondering why you started your business and if that vision of success will ever come true? Have you spent more time this year working in your business and need some time working on the business?If that's you, or you've thought about engaging a business consultant or strategist at some time, in this episode, I'm sharing exactly how you can become your own business consultant. We'll cover general business planning and then take a deep-dive into all of those other areas of business y...
2022-11-2835 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJustine McLean - Why paying yourself a wage is important - even if you're a solopreneur!Send us a textDo you pay yourself a wage? It’s a question I ask every business owner I work with and the most common answer is a resounding NO, particularly for those female lead businesses. There seem to be a lot of reasons why business owners don’t pay themselves a wage, and I’ve heard them all. From the business can’t afford it or I withdraw cash from the business account when I need it, to I’m not really sure what to pay myself so I don’t bother. ...
2022-11-2115 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastEmelia Jackson - When Baking Becomes BusinessSend us a textEmelia Jackson has been a passionate baker for most of her life, then she competed in MasterChef and her life changed forever. Now a published author of First Cream the Butter and the Sugar , in this episode Emelia shares her story and how consistent hard work can pay off in a big way. In this episode, we talk about: What it takes to turn a passion into a successful business; Why consistency is the key pursuing a passion and in business;What it takes to win MasterChef; plusEmelia sha...
2022-11-1430 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastAlex Elliot Howery - The Food Saver's A-Z - How to reduce waste in your kitchenSend us a textDid you know that of the 7.6 million tonnes of food we waste in Australia every year around 70% of that is edible? 7.6 million tonnes, it equates to about 312kg of food wastage per person. I mean wow, but we’ve all been there, it’s the end of the week, tomorrow is bin day and you’ve got a fridge full of food you meant to use. But one thing led to another and it would be so much easier to order Uber Eats that have to deal with it. Can you relate. Well...
2022-11-0735 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastSummer Land - How to get a good night's sleepSend us a textWelcome to part two of my chat with author, writer and keynote speaker Summer Land. Today we're talking about sleep and who doesn't need more of that, or in my case better sleep.Before Summer moved to Australia, she'd always been a great sleeper. But the move and inevitable stress of such a huge life event soon found Summer struggling to sleep and when she did, the sleep quality wasn't great. In an endeavour to 'fix the problem', Summer turned to medication and as she shares, soon became a closet sleeping...
2022-10-3141 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastSummer Land - The art of ghost writingSend us a textSummer Land is an author, writer and keynote speaker and when I first approached her to appear on the podcast our plan was to chat about the art of ghostwriting. I soon learned that Summer is also an expert on sleep, so what started out as one episode has turned into a two-parter. In part one of my chat with Summer, we talk about Summer's love of story telling, writing essays and short stories, and how it eventually lead to a career as a professional ghost writer. Now Summer helps industry...
2022-10-2423 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJustine Mclean - Find it hard to say no? Here’s how.Send us a textWhen it comes to an offer, an event or an invitation, how do you respond? Are you the person who says yes immediately, is up for anything and never regrets the decision, or are you the person who says yes and then goes into panic mode. Your anxiety levels dial up a gear and you waste a whole chunk of time and energy trying to work out how to get out of the event or the situation you’ve just put yourself into? If you're an instant yes person but...
2022-10-1711 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastAnn Pocock - Marketing Made SimpleSend us a textTaking that leap and starting your own business is a huge decision. It begins with an idea, one that's aligned with your purpose and your values, then comes the research. Who is your ideal customer? Is your idea viable, what problem are you solving, what transformation can you offer? How will you position yourself in what might be a crowded market? What’s your brand all about, your values, your mission. Whether you're just starting out in business or you've been in the trenches for a while, you'll know how important bra...
2022-10-1042 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastRebecca Haydon - The 5 Things Standing in Your Way of Achieving Your Biggest Month YetSend us a textHow changing your mindset can change your life and business for the better. In this episode you will learn: How our subconscious mind impacts the way we approach our business How to connect and align with our higher selves to achieve success The five things that are standing in our way when it comes to achieving our biggest months in businessWe also chatting about how to get those dreamy ideal clients, tools for dealing with down-days and how NLP can play a part in your day-to-day life and busi...
2022-10-0339 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJustine McLean - The 10 must-haves if you want to create the business of your dreamsSend us a textAs entrepreneurs we all want success. Often we want what 'they've' got; the business, product, idea or success that we perceive the business owner we admire, or the one we see on social media has achieved. But I'm here to tell you that not all businesses are not created equal. While I'm the first one to give credit to those business owners who make it all look so simple, the reality is, what appears simple is likely anything but easy. Still doesn't stop the imposter syndrome, right? Over many years now...
2022-09-2619 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJodie McLean - Event planning 101- How to curate a successful eventSend us a textYou're asked to organise an event; what's your reaction? Do you immediately look for volunteers or wholeheartedly embrace the task at hand?Today’s guest Jodie McLean, has been curating and running events for over a decade. Her business JEM events has worked with some of the biggest names in the country and typically brings to life over 50 events every year. So, when I was toying with the idea of creating an event for my clients, naturally I turned to Jodie to ask for her tips and insights, and today I’ve a...
2022-09-1934 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastMel Schilling - The C Word - How to build your confidence from the ground upSend us a textConfidence is a skillset, and it’s something today’s guest, qualified specialist in human behavioural performance, Mel Schilling, says can be learned. For those of us who weren’t born with natural confidence, yep I’m talking to my fellow introverts out there, or anyone listening who finds imposter syndrome creeping into the way you conduct your business or life, the idea that we can become more confident, feels pretty damn good.Mel believes that confidence, resilience and self-belief can be developed and are essential to helping us thriv...
2022-09-1242 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastChelsea Pottenger - The Mindful High Performer - Simple yet powerful shifts to help recharge your mental healthSend us a textIn May 2015, today’s guest Chelsea Pottenger, found herself suicidal and in a mental hospital. For Chelsea, a self-confessed high achiever and Type A personality, it was the last thing she expected to happen when she gave birth to her first child.But rather than wondering why this had happened to her, Chelsea viewed her predicament as an opportunity. As part of her recovery she studied psychology and radically shifted her priorities to put her mental health first, the process so life changing that she founded her business EQ Minds....
2022-09-0547 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastAngie Martin - The Power of Lead MagnetsSend us a textWhat’s a lead magnet, should you be using them as a tool to grow your business, and are they really worth the time and effort? Personally, I love a great lead magnet. It’s a way of providing your ideal client a valuable tool to help them in their life or business, and in return you get the email address of a warm lead that you can nurture and turn into a raving fan. Lead magnets can provide a snap shot of your services and show your ideal client...
2022-08-2940 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastClaudia Neal-Shaw - The Power of Virtual ConnectionSend us a textHow good would it be if we started a business and the clients just appeared, no effort required. Arguably, one of the easiest ways to market your business is via one to one connection with your ideal customer and once upon a time, with a new networking event to attend every other week, it was possible to share your business with prospective clients easily. However, the pandemic put the kibosh on events and for the most part, opportunities to network have been few and far between, and honestly, I thought the virtual stuff...
2022-08-2228 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastKristy Robinson - Booked out and stressed out? The real impact of overworking and undercharging!Send us a textHustle culture! If you’re a regular listener you’ll know how much I dislike the concept. But not buying into it, is one of those things I have to actively work at every single day because it’s so easy for me to say yes to everyone and everything and before I know it I’m booked out, stressed out and the hustle almost does me in. I’m wishing the weeks away to get beyond the latest work load, all of my own doing I might add. Anyone else, or is it just me...
2022-08-1534 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastMaria Pellicano - How to find your voice and speak with influenceSend us a textWhen it comes to promoting your business, sharing your voice and influence with the world, does it energise you, or leave you a trembling puddle of nerves?Whether you’re an introvert, an extrovert or somewhere in between, the ability to communicate with your peers in the workplace or your customers as a business owner is key in today’s digital age. But there’s an absolute art to effective and confident communication. Today’s guest, voice coach and public speaker trainer Maria Pellicano, specialises in helping professionals, leaders and busin...
2022-08-0832 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastSerina Bird - How to start a business with the Joyful FrugalistaSend us a textWhat would it take for you to quit your job and start your own business? More money, more courage, a push in the way of a redundancy or a toxic work environment, or would you need a sure-fire guarantee that you’d succeed?Today’s guest, ex-diplomat, author of the Joyful Startup guide and podcast host Serina Bird, although you might know her as The Joyful Frugalista, took her leap of faith inspired by a difficult work environment and hasn’t looked back. In this episode, Serina shares the dos and don’ts...
2022-08-0147 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJustine McLean - The R word – is it too late to recession ready your business?Send us a textLike the ex that broke your heart, the frenemy that just seems to always turn up at the same events as you or the schmoozing uncle from Bridget Jones Diary you’d rather avoid, we’ve been dancing around the R word, the Recession we might have to have, for the last few months.Considered an unavoidable part of the business cycle, it seems that Australia has gone through a recession pretty much every ten years or so since the 70s, I’m including the global financial crisis of the noughties in the...
2022-07-2524 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastBrydie Stewart - Turning Your Passion Into ProfitSend us a textIf you had the opportunity to follow your passion and turn it into a business, would you be brave enough to take the chance? Well that’s exactly what today’s guest did and I can’t wait for her to share her story.Brydie Stewart is a teacher turned internationally recognized fibre artist and textile designer, turned entreprenuer. Her business Mary Maker Studio was born out of her love for home interiors, rich textural mediums and the belief that art can transform and enliven a space. It also happens to be the...
2022-07-1840 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastMolly Benjamin - How to get your personal finances back on trackSend us a textAre you good with money, got your sh*t together or is it a constant struggle? For most people money and personal finance aren’t on the top of the to-do list. Finance can be boring, complicated and often we think we’ll never get a handle on it, so it’s easier to forget it altogether than confront it. But the reality is, when it comes to women and finance there’s still a massive financial gap in salaries, super, investments and pensions and that gap will be felt for a lifetime, literall...
2022-07-1131 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJacqui Lewis - The 14 Day Mind CleanseSend us a textAnxiety, overwhelm and overthinking can lead to continuous stress, lack of sleep, illness and often an inability to function at the top of your game. It’s a common problem for many business owners, especially those running a solo operation and trying to be everything to everyone. So, how can we break the cycle?Today’s guest, internationally renowned speaker and meditation teacher and founder of The Broad Place Jacqui Lewis has created the 14 day mind cleanse to help us on the way. It’s an achievable program using simple techniques to help...
2022-07-0447 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastAnnie McCubbin - Why Smart Women Make Bad DecisionsSend us a textIt’s the year 2022 where every day brings change and anything still seems possible. However, despite the possibilities, women continue the fight to close the gender pay gap and for a place at the table in boardrooms, senior management and on the political stage. Gender bias and inequality continue in many countries and within business. And so it comes as no surprise that women, the big losers when it came to employment cuts during covid, are also leading the way in the great resignation – the year’s new buzz word for leaving the workfo...
2022-06-2737 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastAnnie McCubbin - Why Smart Women Make Bad DecisionsSend us a textSupport the showThis episode is brought to you by Become A Business Money Magnet - Simple habits to manage your money and supercharge your profits!Want 30 Ways to Save Money in your Business? Download the guide here.Need a business finance coach or want to get your pricing sorted? Book a Strategy Call NOW.Join the conversation Connect with Justine:...
2022-06-2737 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJustine McLean - How to grow your business; why one percent improvements and a little magic beat hustle culture every timeSend us a textAs we head into a new financial year, the pandemic has taken a back seat to world events and local natural disasters. Both are impacting our daily lives. There’s food and energy shortages and as inflation increases, so does the cost of living and the cost of doing business. We’re all feeling it in the hip pocket and for lots of small business owners that means our customers stop buying and once again, we’re left wondering where the money is coming from. As our stress levels increase, the default once again...
2022-06-2016 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJustine McLean - Maximise your business tax return this EOFYSend us a textForget EOFY overwhelm this year! Join Justine as she shares tips and strategies to help you get your business finances in order for tax time, maximise your business tax return and set yourself up for a successful FY23.In this episode Justine shares:Sure fire ways to stop the overwhelm and get better organised for end of financial year;Tax deductions – what you can claim including a few deductions that boost the bottom line;Tips for making the most of your tax return this financial year plus the changes to sup...
2022-06-1325 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastShelly Horton - The M Word - Navigating Perimenopause and MenopauseSend us a textWe’re taking a detour from regular programming today to discuss a subject that is still considered taboo in many cultures. It used to be referred to as “change of life” when I was growing up and it certainly wasn’t discussed in public. Now it’s known as the M word.While we’re happier to have an open conversation about perimenopause and menopause there’s still very little information around that’s digestible or helpful. The rabbit hole that is Dr Google can be misleading and symptoms can be mistaken for oth...
2022-06-0642 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJustine McLean - Is it time to break up with your bookkeeper or accountant?Send us a textA decision to outsource your business finances, whether that’s day-to-day bookkeeping or your end of financial year tax return, should give you peace of mind and the confidence that the finances are under control. However, as we approach the pointy end of the financial year, business owners often shine a spotlight on their finances and the financial partners they’ve hired to help them out.So, what should you expect from your business finance partner, and when things aren’t working out, what’s the next step?This episode...
2022-05-3019 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastCaitlin Marwaha - Five stages to style on a budgetSend us a textDiane von Furstenberg once said that “style is something each of us already has, all we need to do is find it”, but finding that style can sometimes be the issue. Today’s guest, qualified personal stylist and entrepreneur Caitlin Marwaha believes that style is about looking great, feeling great and having fun with your wardrobe. It’s about confidence, empowerment, ease and elevation and that’s precisely what Caitlin helps her clients achieve.On today’s podcast we’re talking about Caitlin's 5 Stages to Style. How we can all feel empowered and...
2022-05-2336 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastMel Browne - How to achieve financial success and why your money story mattersSend us a textOver the last eighteen months there’s been a sea-change around personal finance, especially for women. Perhaps it’s in part thanks to the influence of the “Finfluencers”, but I’d like to think it’s because we’ve decided to put on our big girl pants, become better educated around money and create our own independent and successful financial future.Today’s guest has been at the forefront of personal financial education for years, and her signature course, Financial Adulting Plan, has now generated more than one million dollars in sales. Definitel...
2022-05-1643 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastLisa Corduff - Managing the seasons of businessSend us a textHow many hats do you wear everyday? Mum. Business owner. Partner. Friend. The list goes on. It’s no wonder we feel exhausted, stretched too thin, helping everyone but ourselves most of the time. Today’s guest Lisa Corduff found herself in this exact position and was sick of it; something had to change. Rather than give up and in the middle of a life-changing family crisis, Lisa leaned into what she was feeling and began to ask herself one question. In this episode of the podcast, Lisa is going...
2022-05-0939 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastSheree Rubinstein - The power of community plus how to create a kick-arse membership siteSend us a textBusiness is all about community. Like-minded business owners supporting one another and cheering one another on. It’s about collaborating, sharing and working together rather than in competition.Today’s guest Sheree Rubinstein co-founded One Roof as a way to elevate women to success. What started as a test, a pop-up co-working space in St Kilda, is now a digital membership for countless women who enjoy a shared vision and willingness to learn from one another. In this episode of the podcast we’re going to chat about memberships, community and changi...
2022-05-0234 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastKaty Prince - How To Make Squirm Free SalesSend us a textHow does selling, or more specifically, selling your products or services make you feel? Are you a master at delivering the perfect sales pitch or does the thought of selling make you squirm? Apart from the finances, selling is one of the most overlooked areas of business. You’d be surprised how many business owners shy away from the sale, and it’s often the biggest challenge they’ll face in their day-to-day business. But without selling it’s almost impossible to create a sustainable and successful business. So, where’s th...
2022-04-2545 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastBONUS Emma Blomfield - Business Life BalanceSend us a textSupport the showThis episode is brought to you by Become A Business Money Magnet - Simple habits to manage your money and supercharge your profits!Want 30 Ways to Save Money in your Business? Download the guide here.Need a business finance coach or want to get your pricing sorted? Book a Strategy Call NOW.Join the conversation Connect with Justine:...
2022-04-1806 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastBONUS Kerrie Hess - Daily Rituals To Help You Find JoySend us a textSupport the showThis episode is brought to you by Become A Business Money Magnet - Simple habits to manage your money and supercharge your profits!Want 30 Ways to Save Money in your Business? Download the guide here.Need a business finance coach or want to get your pricing sorted? Book a Strategy Call NOW.Join the conversation Connect with Justine:...
2022-04-1105 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJustine McLean - Celebrating 50 episodes with a money challenge - join me!Send us a textHey there and welcome to episode 50 of the podcast. It’s officially the one year anniversary of Secrets of Successful Business and I can’t quite believe that I’ve now delivered 50 episodes. I wanted to do something special to celebrate ep 50 and so I’ve created a challenge. If you’ve been listening for a while or you follow me on social media, you’ll know that I’m all about helping business owners create better, more profitable businesses that fit into their definition of success.So, if you’re up for i...
2022-04-0408 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJo Stewart - How to Unf*ck Your FinancesSend us a textThey say that money makes the world go around, but for a whole lot of us it means sleepless nights & constant worry. For many, money makes us feel inadequate, guilty & wondering when in our adult life we’re going to get it right. For others, it means power, status & achievement. For me, having money means freedom & choice.So, with fuel prices at an all-time high, the cost of living higher than wages growth & the fallout from the last 2 years continuing to bite, today’s guest is exactly who we need to hear...
2022-03-2935 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastMadeleine Dore - Productivity is overrated. How to let go of Productivity GuiltSend us a textWe all aspire to be more productive, get our systems and processes firing and our businesses running like a well-oiled machine. I don’t know about you but some days I just can’t get there. The to-do list seems endless and the fabulous process I thought would get me from A to B and save me SO much time just isn’t working. So, when it comes to productivity hacks and extraordinary routines, I thought I’d called in an expert. Today’s guest, Madeleine Dore is a writer, interviewer and host of...
2022-03-2133 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastClaire Gorman - Mindset, abundance and clearing subconscious beliefs to succeed in businessSend us a textAs women in business, our mindset, the way we think, what we believe about our business and ourselves has a direct impact on how we run our business, the decisions we make, how we approach our clients and how we view our success. So often we struggle with self-doubt, and we allow a scarcity mindset to take over. Rather than our lack of ability, it’s our limiting self-belief that gets in the way.Today’s guest, Founder of Holistic Image Coaching Claire Gorman, is a women’s empowerment coach who is pas...
2022-03-1447 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJoyce Marter - Building wealth by improving your mental healthSend us a textMental health and wellness was once a taboo subject, an area better swept under the carpet than discussed, especially in public. However, experts like today’s guest celebrated psychotherapist and founder of Urban Balance, Joyce Marter, are removing the shame and stigma from the mental health challenges we all experience. Joyce is the author of the Financial Mindset Fix and today provides tools to help us succeed personally, professionally and financially. It’s time to take notes!Connect with Joyce Marter on Facebook, Instagram or Twit...
2022-03-0730 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastErika McInerney - Making social media work for your businessSend us a textSocial media, you either love it or hate it. In today’s landscape it’s become an essential tool for business, but how do you use it for business and get noticed above all of the noise? Today’s guest, Erika McInterney from Mac&Ernie is a social media and online marketing expert and she’s going to share some straightforward and cost effective options for marketing our business and increase our sales in the process. Erika also shares:How to create community in and around our business;Why vanity...
2022-02-2831 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastKarrie Chariton-Bhurgari - The Power Of PinterestSend us a textMost of us have gone onto Pinterest at some point for inspiration, to save ideas for decorating or renovations. But did you know that PInterest can also be used as a search engine and advertising? It can often have better conversion rates than other platforms. My guest today is Karrie Chariton-Bhurgari, is a Pinterest and Digital marketing strategist. Karrie shares her secrets and strategies for using Pinterest to drive traffic to your website. Karrie also shares:How to use Pinterest for business;Why Pinterest is the mark...
2022-02-2136 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastRebecca Saunders - How to use video to make an impact in your businessSend us a textIs video part of your business visibility strategy in 2022? Today’s guest, Rebecca Saunders, affectionately known as the Video Ninja, is sharing her tips and strategies to help you show up on screen and present like a boss.In this world of social distance, connecting with your customers in person on screen, can help put your business or brand front and centre, create awareness and introduce you to your ideal client. However, putting yourself out there isn't always easy. Most of us feel self-conscious, we don’t know what to do, what...
2022-02-1438 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJodi Wilson - Practising SimplicitySend us a textWould you be brave enough to pack up your life, embrace your fear and hit the road?Today’s guest, Jodi Wilson did just that when an off the cuff remark from her husband at a school concert turned into a life-changing adventure. Leaving the frenzy of juggling city commutes, school drop-offs and extracurricular activities behind, Jodi and her family of six used their hard-earned house deposit, bought a car and caravan and began an unforgettable road trip around Australia.In this episode, Jodi is going to share what sh...
2022-02-0735 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastMeg Burrage - Launch Strategies That WorkSend us a textYou’ve got the product, the service or the offer and now all you have to do is sell it. Easy right? For many business owners this is where the stress kicks in, because now you have to launch and sell. Today’s guest, multi-award winning entrepreneur and Kajabi specialist Meg Burrage, is sharing her secrets for creating a killer launch strategy that will help you get the most out of your next offer launch. This episode is Launching 101 - from runways to upsells, platforms and specific tried and tested strategies. Meg a...
2022-01-3139 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastMagdaleen Kelly - Do your numbers stack up?Send us a textYou’ve made time to focus on the numbers, you’ve even downloaded cloud accounting software and got yourself a bookkeeper, but how do you know if your numbers stack up?Today’s guest Magdaleen Kelly from Aquavantage is a Xero consultant and advisor who knows exactly how to sort out those business finance worms. With over twenty years of experience, Mags is a Xero Health Check expert and is on a mission to give business owners confidence in their numbers.In this episode we talk about:Symptoms of unh...
2022-01-2443 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJen Bishop - Running a successful business when you've got kidsSend us a textToday’s guest Jen Bishop is a power-house creator. A former journalist and magazine editor, Jen is the founder, publisher and owner of The Interiors Addict. She’s also a mum of two and knows a thing or three about running a business with kids.In this episode we talk about:How to run a business with young children at home;Creating a business from your passion;Why women should stop apologising and start embracing being a ‘business-owning mum’;How to use social media to grow and leverage your business;The secr...
2022-01-1735 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastMake 2022 your best year yet!Send us a textAre you ready to have your best year in life and in business? In this episode, I'm sharing the tool I use to help keep me focused, on track and reaching my goals. It's something I do every year and is one of the secrets of my success. Join me for a quick guide to creating tangible change in your business and life. It starts with your mindset and a great plan!This episode is brought to you by The Pricing Formula.
2022-01-1018 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastBONUS Alyce Alexandra - Choosing the right teamSend us a textWelcome to the summer series of Secrets of Successful Business. We’re taking a few weeks off over the holidays so we thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to recap some of the favourite podcasts of 2021. Alyce Alexandra is an entrepreneur and the author of nine best-selling cookbooks. It was a treat to sit down with her and discuss her delicious cookbooks and how she runs her multi-faceted business. In episode 3 of the Secrets of Successful Business podcast, I asked Alyce what advice she’d give to business owners around choos...
2022-01-0304 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastBONUS Jules Sebastian - Living a life with purposeSend us a textWelcome to the summer series of Secrets of Successful Business. We’re taking a few weeks off over the holidays so we thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to recap some of the favourite podcasts of 2021.Jules Sebastian was the very first person to say yes to guesting on the Secrets of Successful B Business and one of my favourite guests. Author of Tea & Honesty and host of Tea with Jules, we had an incredible chat about following your curiosity, finding your passion and creating a business when you are th...
2021-12-2706 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastBONUS Mel Browne and Lauren Law - How to create a successful businessSend us a textWelcome to the summer series of Secrets of Successful Business. We’re taking a few weeks off over the holidays so we thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to recap some of the favourite podcasts of 2021.It was a thrill to welcome Mel Browne and Lauren Law to the podcast this year. Ex accountants and financial planners, Mel and her work-wife Lawsie now help women level up their financial game plan with their signature program the Financial Adulting Plan. Back in episode 6 of the podcast, the ladies share their secrets fo...
2021-12-2006 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastThe Product Boss - How to get more customers to buy your productsSend us a textIf you own a product based business, the last two years have been tough. A pandemic, forced closures, the necessity to move online, it's all taken a toll. So, today I’m calling in the experts, Jacqueline Snyder and Minna Khounlo-Sithep are The Product Boss, and if you want to get more customers to buy your product then this episode is a must listen. Minna is an Amazon guru with over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience. She is the owner of Lil’ Labels and has a revenue of multiple 6-figures selling on Amazo...
2021-12-1356 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastColleen Callander - Modern LeadershipSend us a textWhat does it mean to lead by design? For many it’s about building culture, routine and structure to enable staff to shine and find success. For today’s guest, Colleen Callander, it’s also about being empowered to lead with confidence in business, and in life and that takes courage.Colleen Callander, an award-winning CEO, has a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in brand growth strategies. The former CEO of SportsGirl, and founder of Mentor Me Women, Colleen is sharing her story, and her thoughts on leadership, brand d...
2021-12-0644 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJanelle Bloom - Christmas made easy - Stress free holiday recipes and entertaining tips.Send us a textDoes the thought of entertaining family and friends these holidays stress you out? Me too! I’m going to go off on a tangent this episode and chatting to my wonderful friend, Janelle Bloom who is sharing her tips for wonderfully easy, stress free, holiday entertaining.Janelle is a best-selling cookbook author, radio presenter, food writer, recipe developer and stylist as well as one of Australia’s most-loved TV chefs, appearing on Ready, Steady Cook. Janelle creates incredible fool-proof and easy to follow recipes and believes that good cooking begins with conf...
2021-11-2939 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJustine McLean - Rest, recharge and reward yourself - taking holidays when you own a business.Send us a textIf you own a business, you’ll know that taking time off is not always simple. When others are planning holidays and trips away, you’re wondering what the impact will be if you go MIA for a few days, let alone an extended period of time. In this episode I’m sharing tips learned over twenty plus years owning product and service based businesses. I’m diving into the practicalities so that you can start planning, avoid the overwhelm and create some much needed space.I’m also discussing...
2021-11-2214 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastKirstie Clements - What did I buy that? Fashion mistakes, life lessons and a look into the world of high fashion.Send us a textFor the last two decades, Kirstie Clements has helped shape the publishing industry and the Australian fashion industry. Former Editor-in-chief of Vogue Australia, judge on Australia’s Next Top Model, and bestselling author of The Vogue Factor, her latest book, Why did I buy That? Fashion mistakes, life lessons, takes us into the world of high-fashion and those fashion faux pas we’d all rather forget.In this episode we dive into:Kirstie’s 20 plus year career in publishing and fashion;Does Devil Wears Prada ring true? What’s it really l...
2021-11-1535 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastErin Evans - Need to hire staff? Recruitment strategies for small businessSend us a textDo you need to hire staff? Does the recruitment process give you hives? From when to hire and how to go about it, to sifting through the resumes and then picking the right candidate for the job; you either love it or hate it. There's no middle ground. HR and recruitment are foreign to many small business owners simply because it's one of those things in business that we rarely need to do. Today's guest, Erin Evans, is a recruitment expert and is going to share her secrets for streamlining the p...
2021-11-0840 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastThreebirds Renovations Lana Taylor - How to create a Dream Home and a dream businessSend us a textRenovating existing homes and buying real estate to update and flip has certainly gained momentum over the last few years, and today, those in the business of renovation are reaping the rewards. Today's guest, along with a couple of her best friends, started their business by renovating a single house back in 2014. Little did they know the Instagram account they set up for family and friends would spark a generation of DIY renovators and grow a multi-million dollar business.Threebirds Renovations is known for their stunning house transformations, signature l...
2021-11-0144 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJustine McLean - 6 ways to make more money in your businessSend us a textDo you want to make more money in your business? Of course you do! In episode 30 of the Secrets of Successful Business, I’m sharing six simple ways to increase revenue without spending a fortune in the process. A few tweaks here and a little education there; it’s a short, sharp episode and I’m not giving away any spoilers here. Tune in for all the secrets.This episode is brought to you by the Flossi Creative Special Introductory 1:1 Coaching Offer. What’s it all about...
2021-10-1811 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastSarah Davidson - Entrepreneur life and how to seize the 'yay' in every day!Send us a textMy guest today definitely brings the yay into every day. I'm thrilled to be chatting to Sarah Davidson, entrepreneur, author, and founder and host of the globally recognized podcast Seize the Yay. Sarah started her career as a risk adverse lawyer and, after buying a little too much matcha, became an ‘accidental’ entrepreneur. Sarah loves a good pun, cracking motivational quotes, crime novels, and sloth Sundays, something that I also embrace!Founder of Matcha Maiden, co-founder of Matcha Mylkbar, and host of vlog Spoonful of Sarah, I first met Sarah in 2020 as s...
2021-10-1138 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastEmma Franklin Bell - How to write your first book and get publishedSend us a textHave you ever wanted to write a book? Emma Franklin Bell from @franklinbellmedia is joining me on the podcast today to walk us through exactly what's involved in the process. If you're a coach, consultant, educator, trainer or practitioner who’s dreamed of writing a book, then this episode is a must listen.Emma is a writer and communications expert on a mission to help women in business increase their visibility by sharing their story, wisdom and experience through the written word. Her signature program Manuscript Mastery has helped countl...
2021-10-0441 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastCasey Beros - A Bad Girl's Guide To BetterSend us a textMy guest today is Casey Beros, author, presenter, keynote speaker and journalist. Casey describes herself as a hugger, good at parallel parking and doing the worm. As a co-host of channel ten's Everyday Health and a health journalist, she has spent 15 years asking experts about how to live a happier and healthier life.Now, Casey wants to use what she's learnt and shine a light on our shared experiences in a way that's honest, evidence-based and where appropriate, fun! The author of ‘A Bad Girl's Guide To Better’, Casey wants women to sto...
2021-09-2737 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastLiz Nable - Franchising 101Send us a textHave you ever wanted to start a business but weren’t really sure about your idea or thought the learning curve might be too steep? Today’s guest, franchising guru Liz Nable, might have the alternative for you. Entrepreneur, author and small business expert, Liz knows a thing or two about franchising. Liz introduced the Xtend Barre franchise to Australia, was Franchise Woman of the Year in 2019 and Global top 100 Most Influential women in franchising in 2020. Today Liz is giving us a franchising masterclass. We cover:What’s a franchise is all about...
2021-09-2032 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastGet Your Business Ready To THRIVE!Send us a textBusiness has been doing it tough. For those in lockdown areas or impacted by the pandemic the struggle is real and you’d be forgiven for wondering why you started your business in the first place. However, in the spirit of looking ahead, in episode 25 of the Secrets of Successful Business podcast, I’m focusing on exactly how to get your business ready to thrive. I cover:How to take maximise the financial help available right now – government grants, rent relief, tax compliance payment holidays and mortgage holidays.How understanding your numbers can he...
2021-09-1323 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastShannah Kennedy - Feeling Overwhelmed? Maybe it's time for Plan B!Send us a textHow are you doing right now? Are you overwhelmed or simply over it? Stuck in a rut or uncertain about what's ahead? If life is throwing you curveballs right now, even if they seem insignificant, you're going to love today's guest. Shannah Kennedy is an accredited life coach, best-selling author, motivational speaker, and wellbeing specialist. After suffering chronic fatigue and depression in her thirties, she transitioned from a high-powered executive to life coach and has spent the last 20 years building a plan B for herself and her clients. Her mission is t...
2021-09-0630 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastTammi Kirkness - Helping your kids tackle anxiety, especially when times are tough.Send us a textI don’t know about you, but there just doesn’t seem to be a lot of good news about at the moment. As a community our mental health is at an all-time low, sometimes just getting through the day is tough. But if we’re doing it tough, stop for a minute and think of the kids. How on earth are they coping? While resilient, more often than not, kids will struggle to understand what’s going on around them and that leads to worry and anxiety. Today’s guest Tammi Kirkn...
2021-08-3029 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastMaha Corbett - How to run a successful businessSend us a textMy guest today Maha Corbett is the co-founder of SWIISH, number one online destination for women who want to supercharge their wellbeing and buy beautiful fashion and accessories. Maha, is a certified health coach and best-selling author and her passion for good health and fitness has seen the development and expansion of the SWIISH wellness range.In this episode, Maha is sharing her tips and tricks for running a successful online business, why it’s important for business owners to make wellness a priority and what’s it’s really...
2021-08-2337 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastMarianna Agostino - Conscious Wealth Creation and Creating a Sustainable BusinessSend us a textThe essence of a lifestyle business is balance – having enough business to pay the bills and enough life to enjoy what you have. That’s the philosophy and approach of Marianna Agostino, my guest today and founder of Conscious Wealth Creation. With a gift for numbers and an entrepreneurial journey anchored in the foundations of abundance, integrity, empowerment and acceptance, Marianna is on a mission to do tax and accounting differently. Her belief, that with the right tools and advice you will have the freedom to create a life of abundance. In th...
2021-08-1733 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastLeah Stanistreet - Increase your sales using brand photography and podcasts.Send us a textNeed to level up your sales or put your brand on the map? Don’t underestimate the power of great branding photos, a killer podcast and social media to do just that. I’m chatting to the very talented Leah Stanistreet, podcast producer, Sydney branding photographer and social media expert.Leah is a media industry veteran who has worked for Australia’s largest radio networks throughout the last 20 years. An audio wizard and sought-after voice-over artist, Leah has taken the branding and marketing skills learned throughout her career, combined them with her lo...
2021-08-0935 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastBriony Benjamin - What to Do When Life Throws You a CurveballSend us a textWhat would you do if life threw you a major curveball? How would you navigate it? For anyone struggling right now, this episode is a must listen.Today’s guest Briony Benjamin, was diagnosed with cancer at 31, and to use Briony’s words, she suddenly became the lead character in a film she didn’t want to be in. Unlike her counterparts in PS I Love You or A Walk to Remember, there was no cheesy love story to sweeten the deal, just one big life detour that none of us would...
2021-08-0229 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastSusan Wilkin - How standard operating procedures will elevate your businessSend us a textSusan Wilkin from @adminaholics is the guru when it comes to organisation and behind the scenes business management. Today, she's chatting about her must have secret for successful business, the standard operating procedure - "SOP".Now before you roll your eyes, the truth is that a good SOP can help a business create consistent practices and messaging that can help that business scale quickly and seamlessly. It's a must-have if you've got staff, are considering a new hire or outsourcing. Susan is going to teach us all the tips and...
2021-07-2626 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastBronwyn Bate - turning empathy into action with Mettle!Send us a textBronwyn Bate the CEO and founder of Mettle Women Inc, is a social entrepreneur who is turning empathy into action via her not-for-profit organisation Mettle Women Inc . Her philosophy, “you deserve to be respected and you deserve to be happy”.Mettle is a national gift delivery service that exists to create sustainable employment pathways for survivors of domestic and family violence, particularly those who are experiencing homelessness. Domestic and family violence is the largest driver of homelessness for women in Australia. Bronwyn and her team employ survivors and equip them with the...
2021-07-1941 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastAlicia Penhorwood - How to nail your marketing, PR and social media!Send us a textAlicia Penhorwood is a Marketing Strategy Coach & the Founder of Harper Collective. With over a decade of experience in the PR & Marketing industry, Alicia has had the opportunity to work alongside leading brands globally to help them amplify their message through PR, create an impact with meaningful content and gain clarity through strategy.Today on the podcast we’re chatting all marketing and PR: The difference between advertising, marketing and PR and why they’re all vital in business;How to create a strategic social media plan and avoid...
2021-07-1330 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastKate Toon - How to Create and Launch a Successful Membership Site, or two!Send us a textKate Toon is an award-winning misfit entrepreneur, who works with small businesses and big brands to transform their online presence: through powerful SEO, captivating content and all the right digital marketing moves.Her StayTooned group of companies include the Digital Masterchefs, The Recipe for SEO Success and The Clever Copywriting School Through these, Kate’s helped more than 10,000 other businesses demystify digital marketing, grapple the Google Beast, and grow their success.An online business success story. A Google Beast tamer. A straight-talking marketing coach, and a popular educator, speaker, aut...
2021-07-0537 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastJustine McLean - 5 Essential Secrets for Successful BusinessSend us a textIn the final episode of season one, I thought I’d share the five essential secrets for successful business. I’ve been fortunate enough to chat to some amazing business owners of the years. The ones who’ve managed to get it right seem to have a few common, non-negotiable traits. If you've got a small business, you're aspiring to start one, or you're going to take your side-hustle full time take some time and incorporate these essential elements into your business. Dive in, have a listen and enjoy!I...
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