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Kristy Robinson
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Theology on the Rocks
The one where we talk about Jean Rhys and Trauma and Kristy’s PhD and we have the worst drink ever.
Trigger warners people! All of them for this episode and Kristy’s dissertation
2023-09-30
1h 19
Bright Minds of eCommerce Podcast
Streamline success by implementing systems and conquering overwhelm with Business Coach Kristy Robinson
Tune in to this episode of Bright Minds of eCommerce as I speak with Business Coach Kristy Robinson. Kristy shares her journey, valuable lessons, and practical tips for success. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from her experiences and discover how you can embrace change, implement systems, and find the support you need to achieve your business goals. If you're a business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur looking to navigate the challenges of growth and build a thriving business? This episode's for you! In today's episode you'll learn: The importance of embracing change...
2023-07-11
24 min
Not Just About Copy with Emma McMillan
Small business minus the burnout with Kristy Robinson
Kristy Robinson is a small business coach & consultant, speaker and podcast host. She’s also a lover of podcasts, personality tests and pounding pavements with her dog, Chia. Through her coaching programs and the Run Your Business Like a Boss podcast, Kristy helps small business owners wade through the messy middle to create a sustainable business they genuinely love. Kristy uses her vast experience in operations, coaching, leadership and entrepreneurship to help her clients identify 'their version of success', set meaningful goals that align with their vision and ultimately grow their business, 'their way'.Kristy is...
2023-03-26
35 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
You get to choose your version of success in 2023
This is the final rebroadcast episode of the year.Boss, you get to choose your version and metrics for success (despite what the internet, friends, family and peers tell you).This episode is as relevant today as the day I released it. Even if you have listened to this conversation upon first release, I encourage you to dive back in again to keep it fresh and front of mind as you round out the year and begin 2023!Thank you for joining me each and every week throughout the year, I wish you a...
2022-12-19
14 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
3 ways to simplify your business in 2023
Our summer series continues with this replay episode.Too often we over complicate our businesses and so if you are looking to create more ease and flow in the coming year, this conversation is for you!There are many reasons why we overcomplicate our work and create so much busy work in our business. Often we’re trying to validate our prices, have let it pile on over time or are just too busy to take a step back and analyse our workflow.Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you created space to beco...
2022-12-12
18 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
A proven process to help you take a meaningful break these holidays
Are you tired and feeling a little weary? You're not alone.Running a business can be incredibly exhausting. Physically and mentally.And it can be difficult to switch off. Which is why it's even more important to take this time over the summer holidays to take a meaningful and well deserved break.But how do you do it?Well boss, in this *replay* episode I share with you my proven method for structuring your time so you can extend the holidays season, well beyond your designated time off.Don’t...
2022-12-05
14 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
A year in review for me and for you
It’s been a big year and I think a lot of us are wondering where the months have gone! I thought it would be great to share a little behind the scenes today with an overview of what’s been happening for me this year both on a business and personal level. One of the biggest shifts on the business front has been the introduction of my small group coaching program. I talk about how I had to overcome some mindset blocks around launching and having a group program and why I’m so glad...
2022-11-28
24 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Add power to your purpose, a ‘why’ process you've never heard before
We all know the importance of having a ‘why’. Your ‘why’ is your purpose and your reason for doing what you do. But what happens if you struggle to stay connected to your ‘why’, or you’re unsure how to uncover it?Well, Boss in today's episode I share a new way to approach your ‘why’, breaking it down into three parts, with each component being just as important as the other.First of all, I explain the power of having a ‘why’. Your ‘why' is your purpose and it underpins your goals. It also helps you stay c...
2022-11-21
16 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Building an in-house team with Lisa Alward
Hello Boss, today I’m joined by special guest Lisa Alward. Lisa is an interior designer and published author with years of experience working on residential properties throughout Australia. Lisa heads up Bella Vie Interiors, a design studio with headquarters in Brisbane, and is committed to creating beautiful homes for her clients. Lisa has built an incredible A-team of in-house employees and in this episode shares her experience of doing this.In our conversation, Lisa shares how she knew that she needed to grow her team, and the phased approach she took moving from contractors through to pa...
2022-11-14
20 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Is too much change hurting your business?
When we feel that things are wrong in our business, we can quickly jump into a reactive state of tinkering. We’ll make changes like changing pricing, altering messaging or shifting our audience focus. Often, we think that making these adjustments will improve our overall results. The problem with tinkering is that when you make lots of little changes, the result is often the opposite of what you want. In today's episode, I explore the negative impacts of tinkering and quick changes and what to do instead.First up, I take you through the impact that making fr...
2022-11-07
13 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
3 Lessons from building that apply to business
I am currently doing a renovation and I love a good analogy, so for this episode, I thought I’d do something a little bit fun and do an episode of lessons learned in building and renovating that also apply to business! I suspect that hidden inside this episode, you're gonna find plenty of golden nuggets.The key lessons we explore: 1. Vision. In building, when we first started planning our home we had a huge seven-bedroom house with an indoor fireplace and all the bells and whistles. We fell in love with that pla...
2022-10-31
17 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Cultivate self-trust to grow your business
One of the most powerful tools we can have in our toolkit as a business owner is to learn how to trust ourselves. You are the expert of yourself and the expert of your business. Yet we still innately look outward for answers. We often think that others know more than us, and that is simply not the case.This episode will help you learn how to cultivate your own self-trust, your own knowing and remind you of the importance of listening to your intuition. If you’re constantly looking outward for reassurance or answers, or you’re di...
2022-10-24
19 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
A practical application of aligning your version of success to your values
You get to choose your version of success. This is a topic I’ve spoken about a number of times on the podcast and today I want to share a practical application of what this looks like in your business. Something I always say is that your values are what govern your actions. This is true in both a personal and professional sense, and aligning your goals to those values is what helps you achieve success.We often go through the process of setting values in the startup phase but many bus...
2022-10-17
13 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Developing a personal brand strategy as a Business Owner with Darby Lyndon
As a small business owner, it's more important than ever to develop a personal brand strategy to differentiate yourself from others in your market. In today's fast-paced world, your personal brand can be the difference between success and failure in your niche.Fortunately, developing a personal brand is not as difficult as it may seem, and my guest on the podcast today is here to talk us through where to start.Darby Lyndon is a brand strategist and content marketer, passionate about turning great businesses into irresistible brands.Throughout her career, Darby has...
2022-10-10
34 min
The Wellness Project with Dr. Kim Foster
How To Stop The Entrepreneurship "Hustle" w/ Kristy Robinson
When you're building a wellness business, eventually what can happen is that you start getting very busy, and very overwhelmed. My guest on this episode calls this the "messy middle" and that's absolutely what it is. It can be stressful and hard to know what you need to do to scale to the next level. At this stage, you also might be battling a lot of the noise that's coming at you externally, especially through social media, about the stage that you "should" be at, and how much you "should" be making, at this stage of the...
2022-10-05
34 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
The one thing NOT to do in your business
I am passionate about helping you build a successful business on your terms, your way.You can build a business with ease and simplicity but there are no shortcuts to building a successful brand.In this episode, I unpack the one thing that will undermine your success and your ability to grow your business your way - copying.This is not necessarily an easy conversation to have, but I do think it’s an important topic to address. Often, copying is unintentional. You may not even realise it has occurred. In this episode, we...
2022-10-03
21 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Tired in business - navigating fatigue
Do you feel a sense of tiredness, exhaustion, and fatigue right now?Feeling a bit worn out is normal for quarter four, but after a lot of change and uncertainty over the last few years, 2022 has felt a lot bigger for many business owners. In this episode, I’m talking about how to recalibrate and get focused on the work ahead. Quarter four is a great time to set yourself up for the new year, so I’m sharing some practical ways you can reenergise yourself to see the year...
2022-09-26
16 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
BTS of my recent website and brand refresh with Sylvie Veit
On the episode today I am joined by special guest Sylvie Veit who is the owner and lead creative behind Foster Creative Co. I worked with Sylvie recently on my brand and website refresh, and in this conversation, we go behind the scenes around what the process looked like for me and why I did it. I’m sharing this conversation with you as business owners in the messy middle often think about a brand refresh but aren’t sure how to go about it.In our conversation, Sylvie shares the signs you might be ready for a br...
2022-09-19
25 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
5 ways to get more out of your day
Time is the most precious resource for us as business owners. But if you get to the end of the day and you feel like you haven't accomplished anywhere near as much as you had hoped then today’s conversation is for you.On the podcast today I’m sharing five tactical tools that will empower you to move through your day with greater efficiency and structure, so you can get more out of your day.I discuss the importance of creating space in your day to fill your cup. I also identify some common time...
2022-09-12
20 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Getting started with Automations with Aerlie Wildy
I know many business owners that want to start with automations but getting them set up feels deeply overwhelming. Where do you even begin?That is why I invited Aerlie Wildy onto the show. Aerlie works with service-based business owners to improve their profit and performance by providing support in project management, productivity and process documentation improvement.Aerlie is a certified ClickUp Consultant and Asana Certified Pro. She spends her day in project management tools to help business owners and their teams improve efficiency. How amazing does that sound...
2022-09-05
25 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Learn how to embrace failure to grow your business
One of the hardest things for us, as business owners, is learning to handle and master failure.As a business owner you are likely a high achieving personality that likes to get things right. The truth is, you can't control everything, and you certainly can’t control the outcome.If you’re not failing at anything, the truth is you’re probably not stretching yourself enough.In today’s conversation I share my own journey with failure and my perspective on why failure is necessary to grow your bus...
2022-08-29
18 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Simplify your content marketing with Mel Daniels
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with what it takes to market your business? Well you’re in for a treat, because today’s special guest is Mel Daniels. Mel is a content strategist, coach and speaker and she works with busy business owners just like you, to help them get visible and market their business in a genuine way.In our conversation Mel shares some incredible tips and tools to help you simplify your content marketing so that you can show up and do the work that connects, nurtures and converts your ideal client.
2022-08-22
36 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Overcome Self Sabotage to achieve your goals
Often we don’t pause and think about how self-sabotage might be manifesting for ourselves and our business. In today’s episode, I share some signs that you could be self-sabotaging and what you can do to move through it.What exactly are we talking about when we say self-sabotage? Self-sabotage is where, despite having those big goals, dreams, desires or values for yourself and your business, you inadvertently undermine yourself with actions that are not congruent with your dreams and desires. In fact, you of...
2022-08-15
27 min
Secrets of Successful Business Podcast
Kristy 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...
2022-08-15
34 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
The number one mindset tool to change your business (and your life)
I’ve been on my own personal development journey for the last decade and over this time I’ve come to realise that nothing will change without this one thing we’re talking about today - self awareness. One of the biggest tools that business owners can have, in terms of mindset, is self-awareness. It can be such a super power.Self awareness is being aware of yourself, your actions, responses, language, thoughts, feelings and reactions.Stepping up to do work around self awareness is so important because it can he...
2022-08-08
17 min
Take Control With Nicole
Sustainable Growth for Building Big in Business with Kristy Robinson
Today I'm chatting with Small Business Coach, Kristy Robinson. Kristy helps business owners with aligning with not only what they want for their business, but what they want for their life. We dive into: Identifying what lights you up Series of educated guesses in business ownership Having the right support around you Being okay with failure Sustainable growth in business About Kristy Through her coaching programs and the Run Your Business Like a Boss podcast, Kristy helps Small Business Owner’s wade through the messy middle to create a sustainable business, they genuinely love. Kristy is a mum of 2, a wife...
2022-08-03
45 min
Brand Chats
Talking brand strategy meets business strategy with Kristy Robinson
In this episode of brand chats, I'm chatting with Kristy Robinson, a small business coach, founder, and podcast host. Through her coaching programs and the Run Your Business Like a Boss podcast, Kristy helps small business owners navigate the messy middle to create a sustainable business, they genuinely love. Kristy shares her business journey as we dive into all things brand and business strategy! what it means when you're a business owner who is stuck in the 'messy middle whether to DIY your business strategy when you first start out how business and brand strategy are...
2022-08-02
33 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Stalled or stuck in your business? Here's why
This episode is for anyone who is feeling stuck, a little stagnant in their business or is spinning their wheels. If you’re in the metaphorical hamster wheel and not making progress then this conversation is for you!In today’s episode I help you uncover the five reasons you might be stuck in your business. We run through the reasons these challenges turn up and how addressing them can get you off the hamster wheel and fast tracked towards growth.Importantly - not having clarity around these five chal...
2022-08-01
18 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Private Vs Group Coaching - What's right for you
Hiring a coach to support you with your business is absolutely transformative, but a common question that comes up is - private or group coaching?I take the difficulty out of the decision by taking you through the differences of each to help clarify the best option for your personality, energy and business.We also take a look at the signs that you might be ready for a business coach. My specialty is helping when you’re coming out of the start up stage and hitting that messy middle. You know you’re there if you’...
2022-07-25
17 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Bonus: Lessons learned from one year of hosting the podcast
Our one year celebrations wrap up with today's episode.I thought I'd share some of the insights and lessons I've learned and gleaned from hosting the Run Your Business Like A Boss Podcast.It's a relaxed chat (edited by yours truly).Thank you once again for celebrating this milestone and for tuning in to the podcast week on week. I appreciate YOU.Kristy P.S Are we connected on LinkedIn or Instagram? If not, please feel free to send me a connection request and be sure to send a D...
2022-07-22
14 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Bonus replay : How to avoid Bright Shiny Object Syndrome
🎉🎉 The one year anniversary of the podcast celebrations continue with the replay of the very first episode of the RYBLAB Podcast.This episode is relevant for ALL Business Owners, and I, myself found myself needing to re-listen to this one when the shoulds and coulds became too distracting.Even if you listened to this one already, it's 100% worth a re-listen (it's a quickie).
2022-07-20
10 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Let's celebrate a year of the RYBLAB podcast with a life and business update!
Today we’re celebrating 1 year of the Run Your Business Like a Boss podcast! So I wanted to change it up and have a different format for today’s episode. I’m going to let you in and share where I’m currently at in my life and business in a casual and relaxed way. I’m starting off with the journey of renovating our house and the challenges surrounding the current cost of living, inflation and increasing supply chain issues that led us to take a different path. We’re then planning on taking a...
2022-07-18
27 min
Grow Your Influence
Navigating the Role of Co-CEO With Amanda Robinson
Welcome to the latest episode of Grow Your Influence. Today we’re joined by special guest, Amanda Robinson, Co-CEO of the Australasian operations of Marshall Day Acoustics for the past five years. Amanda is a Mechanical Engineer who has specialised in acoustics since graduating with honours from Adelaide University. Amanda’s focus on building leadership capability brought Juliet and Amanda together, and Juliet has been working with her for more than a year, and found her journey as Co-CEO so fascinating she invited her onto the podcast to share her experience. If you have experience in a...
2022-07-14
26 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Using Pinterest to reach your ideal client and grow your business with Erica Muddiman
There’s so much information out there on how to grow your audience using Instagram, Tik Tok and LinkedIn but not much when it comes to Pinterest. Pinterest is a fantastic tool you can use to reach new audiences, find your ideal client and grow your business.My guest this week is Erica Muddiman. Erica is a Pinterest strategist specialising in organic and paid Pinterest growth strategies and implementation. Her mission is to help entrepreneurs grow and scale by implementing Pinterest strategies designed to increase website traffic, build your email list and funnel qualified leads straight to yo...
2022-07-11
31 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Mid year reset to reach your goals
We’ve reached the middle of the year already! This is the perfect time to reflect and reset our goals, check our progress and look at our businesses as a whole. I always say to my clients that action alone doesn’t create outcomes. You can be running around busy all day every day and taking massive amounts of action but if it’s unfocused, you’ll be spinning around in circles getting you nowhere. In this episode, we’re taking the opportunity to press pause, review and reset our focus so you can keep working to...
2022-07-04
18 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
3 reasons not to model your services from others in your industry
Today I wanted to talk about something I see frequently online - the ‘ditto’ approach. This is where new business owners will use someone else’s services, programs or products as a foundation to build their business. While this method might feel safer in the beginning, it can lead to problems down the road and I want to share with you why. In this episode, I’m going to run you through the 3 reasons not to model your services from others in your industry. I understand that when you start your business with market research by examining what oth...
2022-06-27
13 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Is Your Online Business Legally Protected? with Tracey Mylecharane
Are you confident that your online business is legally protected? This week, I have Tracey Mylecharane of TM Solicitor on the show to share her expertise with you. Tracey is a small business lawyer who works with business owners to navigate their obligations and legal roadblocks so they can focus on driving their business with peace of mind.In the messy middle, we’re often busy up-levelling our systems and frameworks - a big component of this includes our business legals. In this episode, Tracey is here to provide her expert insights, advice and knowledge to...
2022-06-20
30 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Pep Talk: What's the rush?
We can be so hard on ourselves. We often have high expectations of where we want to be in our business and how quickly it’ll take to get there that when we fall short, we just focus on everything that went wrong. If you’re feeling shame or upset about the speed your business is moving forward, grab a cup of coffee and have a seat - we need to have a chat. In this episode, I want to give you a pep talk surrounding why we feel the need to rush when growing our...
2022-06-13
12 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Feeling overwhelmed? 7 tools to support you
As business owners, our minds are full of tasks, clients and our never-ending to-do lists. Our schedules can become jam-packed full of client and project jobs on top of everything we need to manage outside of our business in our personal lives and it can become hard to see a way through. Overwhelm starts creeping in and begins affecting our overall mental and physical health. Unless we take action to stop it in its tracks. In this episode, I’m sharing with you 7 tools, tactics and strategies I employ to overcome overwhelm. You ca...
2022-06-06
30 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Niche down to grow your business with Arlene Wise
Do you want to make your business simpler and easier? Sounds silly, right? Of course, you do! My guest today is the spectacular Arlene Wise, founder and owner of Wisely Works. Arlene is the leading expert for hair and make-up artists who wish to elevate their online presence and client interactions. She has designed a range of website templates and Dubsado CRM set-ups specifically designed for the hair and make-up professionals to help them deliver their amazing work. Arlene is the perfect example of niching down and finding her ideal client. ...
2022-05-30
15 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Follow-up cold leads like a boss!
It can feel uncomfortable to follow up on past enquiries. Many business owners wish they could skip over the follow up and sales side of their business because it feels pushy. So today, I wanted to share a mindset shift that will give you the kick to follow up with ease and provide an amazing client experience. In this episode, we’re going to explore the key to following up with customers with confidence. I’m talking about past or cold leads - the ones many people hate to call. I’ll help you reframe the nature of fol...
2022-05-23
21 min
Straight Up Small Business
Building a sustainable business with Kristy Robinson
I have a very special guest joining me today as I discuss building a sustainable business with my coach and friend, Kristy Robinson. Kristy has helped me through so many business challenges over the last year and a half and I’m excited to share her insights and expertise with you today. Having founded two businesses herself, Kristy knows firsthand the rollercoaster that is entrepreneurship. Through decades of experience in business ownership, operations, coaching, and leadership, Kristy helps her clients identify their version of success and grow a business their way without the hustle and burn...
2022-05-16
21 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
How to get started guest speaking with Suz Chadwick
Have you wanted to become known and sought after for your expertise in your industry? My guest today is none other than, Suz Chadwick, bold branding and small business coach. Within her business, Suz runs the ‘Bold Speakers Collective’ where you’ll learn everything you need to know to become a sought-after speaker in your industry and become booked out with speaking engagements.In this episode, Suz helps us explore how to get started with guest speaking and gain the confidence to step into a whole new way of sharing our expertise. Through speaking gigs you can...
2022-05-16
30 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Why you shouldn't be sharing YOUR 'why'
As business owners, we must stay connected to our ‘why’ and our purpose. Thought leader, Simon Sinek, advocates to always start with your ‘why’ but I've found this concept is often misunderstood and I want to share my thoughts with you to help you find a deeper connection with your purpose. In this episode, I’m exploring why you shouldn’t be sharing YOUR why. I’m a big fan of Simon Sinek and read all of his books. When I’m talking about your ‘why’, I mean your PERSONAL why and not your BUSINESS why. I’ll discuss how...
2022-05-09
12 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Are you settling in your business? 5 indicators you're playing it safe
Do you feel like you’re just playing it safe and not aiming for that next level of growth?Too often I see business owners staying small and not stepping into their potential in business. I know, it can be comfortable and comforting to keep doing what you’ve always done but you’ll always get the same results, time and time again. In this episode, I wanted to share the signs that you’re playing it too small and are just settling in your business. You may not even realise you’re doing it. To help br...
2022-05-02
24 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Growth Strategy: Why Business Transformation is necessary for small businesses
Have you felt disconnected from your business?My first year of business was hectic and incredibly challenging but through transforming the areas that were misaligned with my vision, I was able to build a business that I absolutely love. In this episode, I’m exploring what business transformation encapsulates and why it’s necessary for small businesses. Business transformation includes addressing underlying organisational challenges with a strategic lens through either an ongoing model or a strategy-led program of work. To illustrate how it works in small businesses, I’ll run you through the reason...
2022-04-25
14 min
Honestly Imperfect
What to do when you've fallen out of love with your business with Kristy Robinson
Send us a textKristy Robinson is a Business Coach who helps entrepreneurs in the ‘messy middle’ to redesign and grow a sustainable business with strategy. If you feel like you’ve fallen out of love with your business then this episode is for you. Tune in to discover the tools, words of wisdom and real-life stories that will help you feel supported. Connect with Kristy at www.kristyrobinson.com.au and on Instagram at @kristyrobinson_consulting
2022-04-20
29 min
Rise Up In Business
Reviewing Your Processes & Systems, with Kristy Robinson
Send us a textMy guest on the show today is the amazing Kristy Robinson. Kristy is a business coach and consultant specializing in helping small business owners scale and build sustainable businesses through strategies and systems. In this episode, we explore reviewing your processes and systems to build a sustainable business that will still be running effectively in the long term. Kristy is an expert at the messy middle and is here to share her experience and advice with you on growing and scaling your business without falling into a big pit of overwhelm.
2022-04-19
19 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Get back on track, a holistic approach to stress and burnout with Rikky So
I’m very excited to be joined today by Rikky So. Rikky is an accredited, practising dietitian, nutritionist, yoga and meditation teacher. Rikky has a special interest in mental health and helps her clients who are struggling with stress and anxiety to experience better sleep, better mood and better focus. In this episode, Rikky and I are exploring how to get back on track with a holistic approach to stress and burnout. When we’re in the messy middle and our days are jam packed full of tasks and jobs that are demanding our time, we can start...
2022-04-18
26 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Should you share your launch revenue with your audience? Here's my thoughts
Instagram feeds are full of posts proclaiming successful 6 figure launches. But is this the best way to market to your audience and potential clients? Honestly, if I invested in that course, I would see myself as just a commodity and it would turn me off. I have an issue with the self-orientated glorification of launch revenue that we see constantly online today. This is not to say that you shouldn’t celebrate your success! Of course you should, but you should celebrate it in a meaningful way. In this episode, I’m going to look at w...
2022-04-11
09 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Purpose driven business with Independent Living Care Founder Bénigne Kalikela
My guest today is the inspirational Bénigne Kalikela. Bénigne started her own business, Independent Living Care, when she was only 19 years old and in a very traditional industry. Her bravery and passion paid off to build a unique, person-centred business that helps customers enjoy high-quality life. In this episode, we’re exploring how purpose has informed the decisions Bénigne has made in her life and business. Bénigne is very intentional with every decision she makes running her business, from the staff she hires to removing uniforms to encourage building relationships between staff and custom...
2022-04-04
25 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
What to focus on when preparing for next level business growth
Are you stuck in the messy middle unsure where to focus your energy to accelerate your business for next level growth? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 key areas for you to focus your attention on to ensure your business is ready for growth while feeling confident and in control. I’ll take you through each step and explain how it helps you to navigate through challenging times and set your business apart from the rest in your industry. Have a notepad and pen handy (or open up notes on your phone) because you’ll want t...
2022-03-28
20 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Bonus: Spilling the tea on the Run Your Business Like A Boss Academy
Hello Boss!The waitlist is now open for my new group program Run Your Business Like A Boss Academy.And today I'm walking you through the program.Thanks for listening and be sure to join the waitlist!Kristy x
2022-03-23
12 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Build your business YOUR WAY!
Every business is as unique as the business owner themselves. So why do we feel this pressure to create a business that’s the same as someone else?I’ve seen too many business owners build businesses they hate because they think they need to do things a certain way. I say it’s time to throw the rule book out!My goal in this podcast is to inspire you to dream about the possibilities for you and your business. Look within to find out what YOU want and design a business...
2022-03-21
12 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Navigating the Messy Middle with digital marketing expert Kate Toon
My guest today is the matriarch for online business owners, Kate Toon. Kate is an award-winning misfit entrepreneur, who works with small businesses and big brands with powerful SEO, captivating content and digital marketing. She has navigated through the messy middle to grow a 7 figure business and has helped launch and grow thousands of businesses around the country. In this episode, Kate is sharing her insight to guide you through the messy middle. We discuss Kate’s greatest business lessons, scaling her business, managing stress and the importance of patience. Kate is also generously sharing wh...
2022-03-14
36 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
What is a sustainable business and why aim for it
What is a sustainable business and should you aim for it? Business Sustainability is a hot topic right now, but yet still something that many business owners don't yet fully understand.In this episode, I’m giving you an inside look at what a sustainable business looks and feels like. The composition of a sustainable business is different for each Business Owner. At the core though, it's where you want to be in 5 to 10 years time. Do you still want to be working 15 hour days? In the beginning, setting up sustainable busines...
2022-03-07
12 min
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Questioning the role of alcohol in your life (and for online business) with Karolina Rzadkowolska
Alcohol is everywhere in the Online Business Space.You achieve a big win - pop champagne.You're having a hard time - have a glass of red wine.And in recent years, visually - it’s played out for us online: parodies on reels, memes of drinking straight from the bottle, pretty pictures of champagne in the newsfeed, boomerang videos of glasses clinking in stories.For some time I've been challenging my thinking here. Which is why I invited today's guest on to the show....I’m chatting with Karolina Rzadkowols...
2022-02-28
34 min
Run Your Business Like A Boss
Bonus Coffee Chat: Habits and routines for business success
Today we are having a quick and relaxed conversation around the habits and routines that work for me and my clients.As with anything you hear on the podcast, I recommend you take on and adapt what you think will work for you and your business.Join me as I share 7 habits and routines to support your personal and professional business growth.If you enjoyed this episode, you might find these episodes helpful too:29. Power up your 2022: the seven steps to success this year!12. Why you need a plan in...
2022-02-23
07 min
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What's it like to work with a Business Coach? Come on a behind the scenes look at my 1:1 coaching programs
Have you been thinking of hiring a business coach but aren’t sure what that entails? In today’s episode, I’m taking you on a behind the scenes look at my 1:1 coaching programs to answer all of your questions and provide clarity on what a journey looks like with me as your business coach. But first, what do you look for when choosing a business coach? There are many different types of coaches that handle specific industries, areas in your business, and the different growth stages in business. But, most importantly, you need t...
2022-02-21
19 min
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Own your yes (and your time), to achieve your goals this year
Do you make it to the end of your week feeling flat out exhausted by work and yet still haven’t managed to deliver on your commitments? Your weeks have become so jam-packed full of tasks that you can’t spend any time on the important goals and priorities. Saying yes to the wrong things has become a drain on your time, energy and mood. In this episode, I’m going to break down a simple 3 phase process to help you take ownership over your ‘yes’ and your time. This method is easy to follow...
2022-02-14
20 min
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Get started on LinkedIn with Kylie Chown
Are you using LinkedIn to its full potential? Many of us have a profile that we set up ages ago that just details our work history. But you can actually use LinkedIn as a business owner as another arrow in your quiver of social media platforms to reach a wider audience. In this episode, I’m chatting with the award-winning Kylie Chown, founder of My Digital Brand. Kylie is a LinkedIn strategist and social media trainer who was awarded Best Use of LinkedIn from the Social Media Marketing Institute, Mentor of the Year and Australia’s fi...
2022-02-07
24 min
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Bonus Coffee Chat: Are you being too hard on yourself?
This is a super quick, bite sized episode. I had a "moment" last week when I was getting hard up on myself about not being further along in 2022. This year's thrown some curve balls that's affected deliverables in my own business / a big project. I wanted to share my experience, in case you're going through something similar. This episode includes some self coaching questions I used to help put everything back into perspective.
2022-02-02
04 min
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Stuck in busy work? 3 ways to simplify your business & create greater impact!
There are many reasons why we overcomplicate our work and create so much busy work in our business. Often we’re trying to validate our prices, have let it pile on over time or are just too busy to take a step back and analyse our workflow. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you created space to become more present for yourself and your loved ones? You can enjoy your business more when you have space to just focus on what matters and aren’t running around with complicated systems and unnecessary tasks. In this episod...
2022-01-31
18 min
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Defining your personal style as a Business Owner with Kerrie Carucci
How many times have you stared into your wardrobe and had no clue what to wear? It can be a minefield trying to work out what style will market us as business owners whilst making us feel confident, comfortable and unique. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kerrie Carucci, one of Australia’s leading fashion stylists. Her breadth of work spans across personal and editorial styling, creative directing, content creation, hosting masterclasses online and locally, and has recently launched her online styling platform ‘Your Pocket Stylist’. Kerrie shares the importance of creating a...
2022-01-24
36 min
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Turning 43: The life and business lessons learned along the way
It’s my birthday! I thought this was a great opportunity to have a relaxed conversation with you on the lessons that have made such a tremendous impact on my life. In this episode, I’m chatting about 13 significant lessons I’ve learned that apply to both my personal and professional development. I’m very excited to be sharing these insights and experiences with you in the hope that you can take value out of my story. I feel truly privileged and grateful to be turning 43 and have this chance to reflect on how I’ve changed o...
2022-01-17
29 min
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Deliver an exceptional client experience with Hannah Nieves
We hear so much about sales and lead acquisition in the online space but a topic that often doesn’t make it into the conversation is the importance of the client experience. My guest today is Hannah Nieves, a marketing and business growth expert based out of New York. She supports high-powered entrepreneurs to build iconic brands through her signature trio of marketing, branding and PR. We talk today about providing an exceptional client experience and how this also feeds into your marketing, business strategy and PR.In this epi...
2022-01-10
20 min
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Power up your year: the seven steps to your best year yet!
Happy new year! I’ve always loved new beginnings. It’s so exciting to think about the possibilities of what’s to come. The beginning of the year is naturally a time when we gear our thinking toward what we want the rest of the year to look like. My aim for this episode is to provide a starting point for you to set the path for success in your business this year.In this episode, I share 7 steps to success to help you move through your year with intention and focus. I talk about the imp...
2022-01-03
22 min
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REFLECTION: join me for a guided business review
We've reached the final episode of the year! This is the perfect time to wrap up 2021 with a reflection on your business, accomplishments, weaknesses, emotions, health and goals. In this episode, I use my free workbook ‘The Plan with Purpose Workbook’ to guide you through a business review to enable a thorough reflection and understanding of your experiences and feelings this year. I’ll ask you 10 questions to help stimulate your thinking and lead you through where you felt your business succeeded, where it may have faltered, lessons you have learned and many more signific...
2021-12-20
14 min
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Get listed on page 1 of google. SEO strategy with Kristen Lowrey
Does SEO confuse and terrify you? Are you reading post after post trying to understand SEO and are still confused? This episode is for you! I’m chatting with the amazing and all-knowing SEO oracle Kristen Lowrey. Kristen is an expert SEO copywriter and strategist based in Brisbane, Australia. SEO is the only organic strategy to reach people without paid marketing. Google loves to share websites and businesses that are amazing at what they do. Through an effective SEO strategy, Google will list these websites at the top of their ranking. Everyone trusts the a...
2021-12-13
25 min
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Managing your time through the holiday season so you get a break AND maintain momentum in your business
When you’re running your own business it can feel very difficult to switch off and take a holiday. There are always more emails to be answered and tasks on your to-do list just begging to be done. BUT you can’t pour from an empty cup. You need to take time to rest and have a break and this is the perfect time of year to do it! Most people (including your clients) will also be taking breaks around Christmas and the New Year so the impact on your business will be much less than if you t...
2021-12-06
14 min
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Safeguard your financial future with Paul Seidl
As a self-employed entrepreneur, depositing money into your superannuation fund may be the last thing on your priority list. You can become completely focused on generating six-figure incomes in the present, which is amazing, but you have to plan for your financial future. Nobody wants to work forever!I have the knowledgeable Paul Seidl from Gig Super on the show today to discuss this important issue that affects all of us as entrepreneurs. Paul talks about Gig Super and how it has paved the way as the only superannuation fund specifically designed for self-employed...
2021-11-29
24 min
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Imposter Syndrome. What it is and how to overcome it
Are you experiencing imposter syndrome? If so, you're not alone. Many entrepreneurs and Business Owner's experience imposter syndrome. It can cause a range of feelings and behaviours, such as procrastination, lack of motivation, and self-doubt. This has been my most requested topic by far so I wanted to bring you a fresh perspective in this episode today to help you rediscover and own your worth. I unpack how imposter syndrome manifests itself in your behaviour. And, helping you decipher the difference between being in the early stages of learning and imposter synd...
2021-11-22
17 min
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Using ALL functions on Instagram to reach and connect with your dream clients with Lizzie Goodfellow
Creating reels is the latest trend on Instagram and almost every business owner has jumped onto the bandwagon. But are reels worth your time? In this episode, I’m chatting with Lizzie Goodfellow, the Founder and Director of Oakwood Digital. Lizzie is a Digital Marketing expert working with regional Australian clients, where she helps them elevate and grow their business with tailored and expert advice. With a strong focus on strategy, Lizzie has a different perspective on how to use Instagram for your business. Despite being an introvert, Lizzie shows up authentically on socia...
2021-11-15
35 min
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Bonus Coffee Chat: Looking after yourself during busy seasons in your business
This is a quick bonus coffee chat episode to support you through this busy season.Right now, many of you, are working hard to get everything wrapped up and prepared for the holiday season (I know I am too). And that means you’re most likely harder than normal.One of the first things to fall by the wayside is looking after YOU. Which is why I wanted to have this timely conversation.in this relaxed chat, I share some of my own insights of taking care of myself as a Bus...
2021-11-10
08 min
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The downside of fast growth (the impact no one’s talking about)
Grow your business to one million dollars in one month!Sound familiar? In recent years, there has been a huge emphasis on building a business through fast growth. This kind of growth only focuses on generating ridiculous amounts of revenue at the cost of everything else. In this episode, I wanted to address the downsides of this method and I know it may sound like an unpopular view. Because who doesn’t want to make loads of money, right? But what benefit is a tonne of revenue if your life i...
2021-11-08
13 min
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Why Productivity is not the answer! And what is instead.
Do you have a bottomless to do list that you can never get on top of?Are you constantly wishing there were more hours in the day?If only you could be more productive, then your business would thrive, right?There’s an enormous appetite for more productivity in the small business world but is it really all it’s cracked up to be?As ambitious business owners, it’s easy to get caught up in busy work but if you really want to start pushing the needle forward, it’s not abou...
2021-11-01
18 min
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Proven business success tips from Travis Wright, CEO of Tigerlily
I’m so excited to be bringing you the incredible Travis Wright, CEO of Tigerlilly, Founder of Travel by Travis and ex General Manager of Esther Clothing Co. Travis is an undeniably impressive business builder and a kind and authentic soul. She has a rich history of achieving tremendous results, and in this conversation, Travis is so generous in sharing the insights she’s garnered along the way. We begin with Travis sharing her business and entrepreneurial journey, and what a journey it has been so far. We dive into some of the learning opportunities she’s...
2021-10-25
46 min
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3 things that transformed my business (and results)
I’m going to change it up this episode and deliver it a little differently. I like to keep you on your toes. It’s time for… coffee chats with Kristy! I’m so excited to share with you the three things that really helped me to move the needle forward and uplevel my business. These invaluable insights have made a huge impact on the way my business is run and have allowed me to zero in and focus on my ideal client. Wouldn’t it be such a relief to simpl...
2021-10-18
10 min
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The only metric for success, is the one you set for yourself
Have you got a bad case of comparisonitis?Do you get discouraged as you scroll, feeling like you’re way behind and not reaching the goals you should be in your business?You’re not alone in feeling like this because it’s something we all struggle with at times. In this episode, I share 5 simple tools to help you through those crippling moments and bring you back to base. I talk about staying present in today and not being too future focussed, setting clear goals and really honing in on your vision, mission...
2021-10-11
14 min
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4 key indicators it's time to upgrade the systems in your business
Talking about business systems and processes might not sound fun or glamorous but they are the very things that will keep your business running successfully well into the future. You can have the most beautiful brand and amazing marketing but if your systems and processes aren’t able to support them, your business will suffer the consequences. So how do you know if your systems and processes need to be reviewed? In this episode, I discuss 4 possible indicators that it’s time to take a look under the hood. I share some questions to ask yourse...
2021-10-04
15 min
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How podcasting can help you grow your business with Brianna at Bamby Media
Before I took the plunge into hosting my own show, the world of podcasting seemed very intimidating to me. That was until I met Brianna from Bamby Media, who has made my journey not only so much easier, but exciting too. Brianna is the owner of Bamby Media, a podcast and video production agency based in Brisbane and the company that supports me with my podcast. It’s a business that I’ve really enjoyed watching as it’s thrived over the last 12 months. I’m so excited to have Brianna on the show today as we talk...
2021-09-27
37 min