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Philotimo WealthYear End Financial Moves Canadians Should Make NOW | Financial Rundown, EP. 7In this episode of Financial Rundown (shot on Dec 8, 2025), Maddy and CJ break down timely planning topics that matter right now, from year end deadlines and tax smart account decisions to portfolio concentration, currency risk, and what is happening and not happening with RRIF rules.This is a practical, plain language conversation about how real people should be thinking about their money as we head into a new year. We cover overlooked strategies like asset location, the realities of market concentration for Canadian investors, and a client question many people are asking about the...
2025-12-2327 minPhilotimo WealthJob Hugging, Labour Hoarding & Canada’s Housing Crunch 🏠📉 | The Financial Rundown | EP. 5In this episode of The Financial Rundown (filmed Nov 3, 2025), CJ and Maddie unpack one of the biggest shifts since the Great Resignation: the rise of job hugging and labour hoarding. We look at how workers went from quitting in record numbers in 2021 and 2022 to clinging tightly to stable roles in today’s cooler job market, and why companies are holding onto staff even when business slows. We also dive into what these labour trends mean for the broader economy, your career strategy, and your financial planning. From market drawdowns and long-term investing to Canada’s hou...
2025-11-1524 minPhilotimo WealthThe truth behind how a $700,000 RRSP turned into a $660,000 tax bill | The Financial Rundown | EP. 5In this episode of The Financial Rundown (filmed October 7, 2025), CJ welcomes Madeline Stratton, Associate Advisor at Philotimo Wealth, to unpack a whirlwind of headlines: from viral tax horror stories to the truth behind Canada’s rising unemployment.They start with a look at a Burlington family’s inheritance “wipeout”, a case making waves online for showing how a $700,000 RRSP turned into just $55,000 after taxes and why that headline is more clickbait than cautionary tale. CJ and Madeline break down the real tax rules behind RRSPs, cottages, and capital gains, and how smart planning can help you avoid the RRSP tax...
2025-10-1728 minPhilotimo WealthETF Strategy, Market Risks & Smarter Investing w Vince Kraljevic | Philotimo: Finances with Friends | Ep. 5In this episode of Philotimo: Finances with Friends, CJ Stevens, CFP®, sits down with Vince Kraljevic, CFA®, ETF Strategist at Fidelity Canada and one of the sharpest minds in the investing world.With over 18 years in the industry and a no-nonsense approach, Vince breaks down the world of quant investing, the differences between ETFs and mutual funds, and how Fidelity builds its all-in-one portfolios. If you’ve ever wondered how portfolios are built, how to interpret market signals, or what keeps professionals up at night: this one’s for you.Toge...
2025-08-0145 minPhilotimo WealthBills, Babies & Balance: How to Build a Wealthy Family Life | Philotimo: Finances with Friends | Ep. 4In this special episode of Philotimo: Finances with Friends, shot on Mother’s Day 2025, CJ sits down with three incredible women to talk about motherhood, identity, and what it really means to build a life that feels rich, even when things are hard.Andrea, Maddy, and Jess share their personal experiences: from post-natal depression to financial stress, from career sacrifices to joy in the little things. It's real talk on parenting, home finances, and defining what success looks like for your family.This one’s for everyone on the pare...
2025-06-1254 minPhilotimo WealthWhat the 🇨🇦 Federal Election Results Mean for Your Money + Financial Spring Cleaning Tips | Financial Rundown | EP. 4In this episode of The Financial Rundown (filmed May 12, 2025), CJ closes the book on tax season and kicks off a new chapter with tips for financial “spring cleaning.” We unpack the latest Canadian federal election results and explore how they may impact your wallet.From the truth about market volatility to why you shouldn’t give in to the pressure of social media: CJ dives into what actually drives success with money and why your systems > goals every time.Watch More Financial Rundown Episodes ➭https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOyDYFyR...
2025-05-1611 minPhilotimo WealthSlash Your Tax Bill: Proven Strategies from a Top CPA | Philotimo: Finances with Friends | Ep. 2Taxes don’t have to be overwhelming! Bianca Batty, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), joins us to break down key tax strategies for homeowners, small business owners, and freelancers. We cover real estate tax rules, deductible expenses, business tax planning, CRA audits, and commonly missed credits. Plus, Bianca debunks major tax myths and shares practical tips to keep more money in your pocket.You can learn more about Batty Accounting at ➭ https://www.battyaccounting.com/❔Who are we?Philotimo (fee.low.tee.mo)Definition: "Friendship and Honour...
2025-03-2640 minPhilotimo WealthThe TRUTH About 2025 Market Volatility That No One Is Telling You 📈 | EP. 3In this episode of The Financial Rundown (shot on March 12, 2025), CJ explores how historical market patterns can guide us through current market volatility. Looking back at 2018, we've seen that while markets may experience short-term fluctuations due to tariff stress, staying focused on your long-term investment strategy is key. As tax season approaches (deadline: April 30th!), it's the perfect time to have a chat and ensure you're positioned for success.Have questions? We're here to help you navigate both tax season and market uncertainty. Let's work together to keep your financial future on track. Keep...
2025-03-2007 minPhilotimo WealthTARIFFS EXPLAINED: How New US Tariffs Will Hit 🇨🇦 Wallets (It's Not Just Steel!) | Financial Rundown | EP.2In this episode of The Financial Rundown (shot on Feb 10, 2025), CJ breaks down the urgent RRSPs and the major impact of new US tariffs that could affect your wallet in 2024!RRSP Deadline Alert: Everything you need to know about contributions, limits, and who should (or shouldn't) contribute before the March 3rd deadline.US Tariffs Explained: Breaking down the new 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, and what it means for consumers and investors.Tech Industry Impact: How the 10% Chinese import tariffs could affect prices of phones, laptops, and EVs.Investment Strategy: Learn which sectors might be "tariff-proof" and...
2025-02-1915 minPhilotimo WealthRetiring CFP® Reveals His Biggest Money Lessons | Philotimo: Finances with Friends | Ep. 1In this special episode (filmed on January 10th), CJ and Jerry reflect on their careers, share valuable financial insights, and discuss Jerry’s retirement after 27 years as the podcast evolves from Bantering Bosses to its new name: Finances with Friends!
Join us for a trip down memory lane as Jerry recalls how he and CJ first met, his journey in finance, and the key lessons he’s learned about money along the way. And as he steps into retirement, Jerry offers his perspective on retirement planning—because the proof is in the pudding!
Whether you’re just starting your financia...
2025-01-3154 min
Philotimo LifeSurviving Season 2 (#016)Now that you've survived season 2, join your hosts as we look back at the most mind-blowing moments, funniest bits, and guest insights so far. But that's not all...
You'll also hear a brand-new, exclusive blooper dance track (courtesy of editor Stacie), some hilarious skits, cameos, and we'll even spitball some ideas for season three and beyond!
Oh, and you won't want to miss the head-to-head showdown for the title of "Season 2 Ultimate Thanatologist".
Stay tuned for more, folks.
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2022-02-0841 min
Philotimo LifeDying Well, ft. Olga Nikolajev (#015)Welcome to the penultimate episode of season 2!
There’s nobody more suited to guide us through this last stage than an end-of-life expert with over 25 years of experience. Olga Nikolajev RN, MA, CT is an end-of-life nurse, doula, dying well advocate, and cannabis educator.
She’ll use her death doula skills to teach us about dying well from a holistic point of view. This includes the spiritual, mental, physical, sexual, and emotional aspects. Yep. You read that right! We’ll also talk about her work in policy change, death literacy, social support, and even advocacy for psy...
2022-01-2559 min
Philotimo LifeA History Of Death (#014)Since you all loved the “Ancient Perspectives On Death” episode from last season, we’re resurrecting it as a regular format!
This time around, Maria and Ammo discuss The Torajan people of Indonesia, who hang out with their dead on an annual basis, Tibetan Sky Burials, and more!
Let’s see what we can learn from other cultures about giving our loved ones a proper send-off and even continuing our relationship with them.
And don’t forget to let us know what other cultures you want us to cover in future episodes.
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2022-01-1134 min
Philotimo LifeA Celebrant Funeral? ft. Linda Stuart (#013)It’s the 21st Century, so why are funerals still so religious and downbeat? If only there was an alternative… some sort of Life Cycle Celebrant?
You’re in luck! Gone are the stuffy old preachers, and in comes the secular master of ceremonies, Linda Stuart. Linda creates meaningful ceremonies to help people honour the difficult changes in life and to also celebrate the joyful ones.
We’ll discuss what she does, the myth of closure, the Welsh word to describe a grieving “homesickness for something to which you cannot return,” and even toxic positivity (Ammo rant de...
2021-12-1457 min
Philotimo LifeThis Is Your Death: Forgotten Fatalities (#012)Join your unhallowed hosts for This Is Your Death!
This is a game show where we detail the wildest, most unusual, and downright brutal deaths throughout history.
From blood eagles to laughing yourself to death, Blackbeard’s last stand, and more, Ammo and Maria cover the lot. We’ll also quiz each other on which incidents sound more like they were from Ancient Greece or the UK!
Reach out to us with more infamous fatalities and this may not be the last you see of this format... Muahahaha.
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“Dying f...
2021-11-3041 min
Philotimo LifeGrief Counselling 101, ft. Irish Dhindsa (#011)Grieving is never easy. But who said you’ve got to deal with it alone? Bring in an expert - that’s what we did!
Irish Dhindsa is a professional grief support worker, specializing in community outreach at the Bereaved Families of Ontario. She’s here to talk to us about support systems, our journey of healing, and even her similar experiences to Ammo with Punjabi culture.
We then put what we’ve learned to the test with a game of Wheel of Misfortune!
Finally, Irish walks us through the physical changes that our brai...
2021-11-1656 min
Philotimo LifeThe Deadliest Place On Earth? Death In Disney (#010)
Whether it was Bambi’s mom, Simba’s dad, or Ellie from Up, everyone remembers their first mentally scarring Disney death.
In this episode, your hosts dig up some repressed childhood memories by discussing their most memorable deaths from Disney. We’ll then compare these to a published psychological study of death in Disney movies to see what they’re teaching our children about mortality.
It turns out that the kids of today (and yesterday!) have been exposed to far more death than you might think. But that’s not a bad thing… Hakuna Matata, and all that...
2021-11-0238 min
Philotimo LifePlanning For The End, ft. Mallory McGrath (#009)
There’s an irony in kicking off season two with an episode about end-of-life planning. It’s lost on your hosts as we bring in an industry expert on the subject!
Mallory McGrath is the Founder & CEO of Viive Planning, and also champions the importance of discussing death with children… a challenge all parents face, and very few are prepared to handle.
After learning Mallory’s story about how she entered the field, we’ll learn some valuable truths about what to expect when prepping for the final journey. These truths then come in handy for a famo...
2021-10-1959 min
Philotimo LifeFinding Hope In Dark Humour, ft. Tawny Platis (#008)Surprise!
Deathmedians, spousal deaths, and widhoe-ing… Join your macabre MCs, Maria and Ammo, as we bring Philotimo back to life with this bonus intro episode – two weeks early.
We’ll start by catching you up on our improved format, release schedule, and what to expect from season two.
We’ll then bring in Tawny Platis, host of the super-popular podcast, Death is Hilarious, where she chats with others about using dark humour to cope with grief. You’ll also know her from her “Trashy Widowed Aunt” TikTok sketches that bring widows together, globally.
Finally, we...
2021-10-0559 min
BackableSometimes The Best Way Forward IsTo Take A Step Back
Business and personal and growth very rarely comes in a linear fashion and sometimes on that journey we can view some of those growth moments as a setback or a step backwards but what if the quickest way forward is actually to take that backwards step.
Today TK is once again joined by Philotimo COO Elana Harari to share their growth experiences and the growing pains they had along the way.
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2021-07-0823 min
Philotimo LifeSurviving Season One (#007)Congratulations! You survived Death 101.
To celebrate your new status as a thanatologist-in-training, Maria and Ammo wrap up season one by going over their newfound understandings and favourite moments. As a special thank you to our listeners, there’s also a bumpin’ remix made of bloopers and a compilation of hilarious Anchorman-esque vocal warm-ups!
Finally, they reveal what to expect from season two of Philotimo Life… which may be rising from the grave sooner than you might think.
As always, happy listening and here’s to a hundred more seasons!
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2021-03-2824 min
Philotimo LifeThe Models & Process of Grief (#006)Pop quiz: how many stages of grief are there?
...WRONG! The question should be, which grief model applies to you and in which way? In this episode, Maria and Ammo go through entirely different models of grieving. That’s right – there’s more than just the five stages model that we’re all so familiar with… but they also touch on why you’re remembering that one incorrectly, too!
Focusing on the story of a man called Edgar, they apply the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross ‘Five Stages Model’ and other ones such as the ‘Attachment Model,’ the ‘Phase Model,’ and more...
2021-03-2849 min
Philotimo LifeWestern Attitudes to Death (#005)Gone are the days of stepping over plague-ridden corpses in the street, popcorn in hand, on your way to catch the latest execution. While that’s obviously a good thing, it’s had some interesting effects on how we view death as a society.
Join Maria and Ammo as they journey through Philippe Ariès’ seminal ‘Western Attitudes Toward Death from the Middle Ages to the Present.’ This book serves as a guide to how society has viewed death over four distinct eras, ‘Tame Death,’ ‘One’s Own Death,’ ‘Remote and Imminent death,’ and ‘Forbidden Death.’
And if those aren’t ominous...
2021-03-2833 min
Philotimo LifeBereavement Laws: Your Rights (#004)According to the laws here in Canada, grief only affects you for three days… because that’s when your employer is federally entitled to stop paying you.
From industrial revolution-era labour laws to a game of “bereavement laws – true or false?”, join Maria and Ammo as they uncover just how little The Boss Man cares. Finally, they’ve got some pointers to help workplaces better equip themselves for when an employee’s loved one passes away.
Happy listening!
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Federal bereavement leave laws
Ontario bereavement leave laws
How to Support Employees Experiencing Gr...
2021-03-2829 min
Philotimo LifeAncient perspectives of death (#003)It’s rewind time!
What’s the point in talking about all things death if you don’t mention the gnarly obsession that some ancient civilizations had for it?
In this episode, Maria and Ammo each pick out some ancient civilizations together and learn about their perspective on mortality and death. From the very problematic Zeus to mummification, terrible pronunciations, and even some unexpected impressions – enjoy this last ride through history.
Happy listening!
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Ancient Greek Funeral Rites
Ancient Greek Funeral Rites II
Indus Vallery Civilization
Indus Valley Civilization Crash Cour...
2021-03-2835 min
Philotimo LifeDeath 101: What is Thanatology? (#002)Welcome thanatology. Or, as we like to call it – Death 101.
In this episode, Maria teaches you (and Ammo) what exactly this scientific study of death is and why education in this area is so very important.
There are also some key goals in education in the thanatology space, which they both explore. These goals are based on thanatology to live a better, happier life… a Philotimo Life! From helping in personal enrichment, future planning, and participating in society, all the way to vocational training and dealing with loss – you’ll see why they’re both so hot on d...
2021-03-2818 min
Philotimo LifeWhat is Philotimo Life? (#001)In our very first episode, Maria and Ammo answer the big question: What is Philotimo Life?
But before that, they have to talk a little bit about what the word Philotimo means, how they met, and why this podcast isn’t as morbid as you think it is...
You’ll also get to understand what they bring to the table and their (very different) experiences with death. Finally, you’ll hear the big audacious dreams for the young Philotimo Life, and what to expect from season one.
Happy listening!
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2021-03-2821 min
Philotimo LifePhilotimo Life Trailer - Breathing life into the conversation around death."A podcast about death? That's kinda morbid." - You, probably.
Well, it doesn't have to be. Join Maria Vassiliou and Ammo Somal as they breathe life into the conversation around death. Philotimo Life is co-produced and recorded by Maria Vassiliou & Ammo Somal in Toronto, Canada.
2021-03-1501 min
TA LEMEEp 5: Philotimo Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme brought to you by NUGAS Victoria!
In this week’s episode, our hosts Vanessa and Eleni will be joined by special guest and previous Ta Leme host, Dean Kotsianis, to discuss what philotimo is and its link to the Greek culture and identity. They will explore the meaning of philotimo and the importance of it in the Greek community, as well as the history behind it.
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2020-12-0730 minBackableCould A Big Win Actually Be The Worst Thing For Your Business Growth?As business owners, pressure is something we are all intimately familiar with.
It comes in many forms both internal and external and if we are striving for something greater it simply will not go away but should we even be looking for it too?
Today Philotimo CEO Tim Krotiris and Group COO Elana Harari look at on the dangers of the default setting.
The ask the question, how do we maintain momentum after that one big win?
They also reflect the positive impact they’ve found from applying and mai...
2020-11-1830 minBackableThe Best Advice On Advice From People Who AdviseIf you are a business owner one thing you are never short on is advice.
Whether you pay for it or it comes from a trusted source someone will always have an opinion on what you should be doing but is all advice weighted equally?
Today Philotimo Group CEO Tim Krotiris and COO Elana Harari sit down to discuss advice and advisors.
We look at the who to, when to and how-to of your advisory team and perhaps most importantly discuss what is your role and responsibility in the process to ens...
2020-11-1243 minBackableWhat Is Your Relationship With Your Relationships?Today Philotimo Group CEO Tim Krotiris and COO Elana Harari sit down to deep dive into one of there favourite topics relationships.
Specifically business relationships.
How to establish them, how to maintain them and the true value that quality relationships can provide to both your business and yourself personally.
It is something we all know we should invest in but are we paying our relationships the attention they deserve and are we approaching them with the intention they require?
Tim and Elana share some of their own experiences with quality relationships th...
2020-11-0554 minBackableThe Evolution Of Leadership: Your Changing Role On The Road To SuccessA business' success can be measured by the strength of its leadership.
As you build your army those leadership skills need to constantly evolve but often that path can be unclear.
Today Philotimo Group Founder & CEO Tim Krotiris and Group COO Elana Harari sit down to discuss their evolving roles in leadership, the mistakes they have made, the tough conversations they have had to have and the quickest ways they have found to empower and grow their teams ensuring the entire army was marching to the beat of one drum.
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2020-10-2952 minBackableNick Hulett: GM - Media, Communications & Community of The ICC T20 World Cup 2020.Today Tim Krotiris Philotimo Group CEO sits down with Nick Hulett the General Manager - Media, Communications & Community at ICC T20 World Cup 2020.
Nick has had a long career in the media and communications space. He led the division at Collingwood football club in the early 2000s, worked with government and ASX 200 companies In Singapore right up to his current position with the T20 world cup and though the sectors are varied one thing has remained constant, he has always worked with top-performing people and teams in high pressure, high visibility roles.
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2020-10-2041 minBackableOur Boring Road To SuccessAs business owners and leaders, it can be very easy to fall into the trap of seeking out excitement or drama on our business path particularly in recent times when via social media some entrepreneurs have gained an almost rockstar status.
But what if boring is better? That's exactly what Philotimo Group CEO & COO Tim Krotiris and Elana Harari discuss today. the power of being boring in your business, the troubles it saves, the opportunities it creates and the way to find the excitement in the detail.
It’s a really fun show. I hop...
2020-10-0850 minBackableRhys Gorgol: The Company You Keep (TCYK)Today Tim Krotiris, Philotimo Global Founder and Backable host sits down with Rhys Gorgol founder and Creative Director of Melbourne based design-led creative agency TCYK (The Company You Keep).
It’s not often you get to sit down with someone who has mastered their craft and Rhys has truly done that.
In this episode, Tim and Rhys delve into the real value that a well-considered brand brings to a business and how though a thousand touch points it can affect every aspect of your business and its interactions with staff, stakeholders, suppliers and clients.
It...
2020-09-2951 minBackableHigh Performance Partnerships: Communication is the keyToday husband and wife team Tim Krotiris, Philotimo CEO and Elana Harari Group CEO sit down to discuss a topic close to their hearts. Partnerships.
The right partnership can be the key ingredient for success in your business but one that is misaligned can spell disaster.
They share the lessons learned from a long history of both working together and bringing on other partners into various businesses and look at the elements, behaviours and actions that are needed to strengthen your partnership, in whatever form that takes.
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2020-09-2447 minBackableThe Worst Advice (EVER) In Business And Life!Today Tim Krotiris, Philotimo and Backable CEO sits down with Elana Harari Philotimo Group COO sit down to reflect on the worst business advice we’ve ever received.
It’s a really fun one where we dig into what makes advice good or bad. we look at the filters and situational factors that help us make that distinction, how some of the worst advice we have each received was perhaps not bad advice but just bad for that time and strangely enough is often given with the best intentions.
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2020-09-1759 minBackableOvercome Exhaustion By Finding Pride In The Little ThingsTo say that we are going through a challenging time at the moment is probably a bit of an understatement. the theme of exhaustion keeps coming up in many conversations.
This week Backable host and Philotimo CEO Tim Krotiris sits down with Philotimo Group COO Elana Harari to discuss just that.
We look at what causes exhaustion, the steps, daily practices and filtering process you need to put in place to overcome it and the important role value stacking plays in not only overcoming it in the short term but reframing it completely to ensure yo...
2020-09-1051 minBackableAre You Choosing To Be A Victim In Your Life?Today Philotimo Global and Backable power team Tim Krotiris and Elana Harari sit down to ask the question “where are you playing the victim in your life?”.
Whilst this can be a confronting question to ask it is also a very powerful one which if asked frequently and answered honestly can change your current trajectory.
It’s a really important discussion, particularly in our current times.
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2020-09-0348 minBackableJames Henderson: The Hospopreneurs PodcastToday Tim sits down with James Henderson the creator and host of the extremely successful Hospopreneurs Podcast where he explores creativity and innovation in the hospitality industry by interviewing influential people right across the hospitality supply chain.
They explore how James' lifelong love of economics has influenced his path and choices in the creative hospitality realm. The key moments that lead to the birth of Hospopreneurs and how he is using those lessons to help others on the same journey through his current business Aych Media.
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2020-09-0138 minBackable3 Principles That Supported 35 Years of Continual GrowthOn the back of our recent interview with Dr Ivan Misner Founder of BNI, Tim Krotiris, CEO of Philotimo Global and Backable is once again joined by cohost and COO of the Philotimo group Elana Harari and we delve deeper into some of the key principles that Ivan used to grow his organisation into the worlds largest networking group breaking them down and showing how you can use them in your business to achieve consistent growth and scale.
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2020-08-2752 minBackableDr. Ivan Misner - BNI Founder & Chief Visionary OfficerToday Tim is joined by Dr Ivan Misner, founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization which now has over 9,700 chapters throughout every populated continent of the world. Last year alone, BNI generated almost 12.3 million referrals resulting in $16.7 billion dollars worth of business for its members.
He is a New York Times Bestselling author who has written 24 books including one of his latest books – Who’s in Your Room?
Called the “Father of Modern Networking” by both Forbes and CNN, Dr. Misner is considered to be one of the world’s lead...
2020-08-2556 minBackableFind Your Superpower In The OverwhelmOverwhelm is not something that is particular to the current pandemic it is something all business leaders are intimately familiar with.
This week Tim and Philotimo Group COO, Elana Harari sit down to dissect overwhelm. What is it? How do we deal with it in the current environment? and what steps can we can to get us through the overwhelm when it hits us.
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2020-08-2050 minBackableAcquisition For Growth: Your Process Can Be The ProblemThis week Tim is joined by cohost and COO of the Philotimo group Elana Harari and we are talking acquisitions or buying a business. In can be a great way to grow your business but there are risks involved.
This week we talk about what red flags you should be looking for when buying, knowing the purpose you are acquiring for and the very real challenges that you should be aware of and plan for when bringing tow or more entities together.
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2020-08-1346 minBackableSales. Money. Judgement. You Have To Be Good With All Three.This week Tim is joined, once again, by Philotimo Group COO Elana Harari.
We discuss the added responsibility we now have as business owners during hard economic times, the importance of consistent sales during this period and the role that opinion and judgment play on our road to success.
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2020-08-0641 minBackableIt Is Not The Lack Of Opportunity That Is The ProblemThis week Tim is joined by cohost and COO of the Philotimo group Elana Harari to talk opportunity, money and spending.
We discuss what opportunities should you say yes to and more importantly when to say no. We also discuss what should you do with money when you do start freeing up some cash flow and something we get asked a lot, where is the balance in taking money out of the business to grow my personal wealth and leaving enough working capital to promote growth in the business.
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2020-07-3052 minBackableThe Hidden Danger Of Not Comparing Yourself To OthersAt some point in your business career, I am sure you have been told to stay in your own lane, to not look and compare yourself to what others are doing or have achieved.
This is often sound advice if you are comparing from a place of negativity or jealousy but in a performance environment comparison can be a vital tool in progressing your company forward through gap or opportunity identification, particularly when you compound efforts in the right strategic areas.
Today we discuss the competitive advantage that comparison can give you...
2020-07-2341 minBackableAre You Tired of Carrying Your Company? Stop Feeling Lost.Lost, tired, alone.
These are words that will resonate with many of you listening. The weight of leadership in your business can be a heavy one and this weight can often hold us back from growing our companies. but what if you could lighten that load.
Today Tim sits down with Elana Harari COO of the Philotimo Group and discusses the mindset, the actions and the people you need to lift some of that weight off your shoulders and get excited about growth again.
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2020-07-1646 minBackableDo You Embrace The Big Decisions In Your Life?Making decisions is the key responsibility of any leader. As we grow our business, the frequency and weight of these decisions increases and for many that weight can become crushing, particularly if we focus on how others may judge those choices... but do decisions have to be difficult?
Tim sits down with Elana Harari, COO of Philotimo and talks decisions, Why they can seem difficult and how to clarify your decision-making process to promote growth, create opportunity and alleviate some of that weight.
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2020-07-0930 minBackableBalance Risk To Gain Reward : Are You An MVP In Your Life?
The concept of Minimal Viable Product or MVP was popularised in the early 2010s by Eric Ries in his book “The Lean Startup”. Put Simply an MVP is a low-risk way of introducing a new product or service to market. One which focuses on the core offering of the product and then uses consumer feedback to build and release the final product.
In today’s podcast, Tim sits down with Philotimo Group COO Elana Harari break down the concept of the MVP and discuss the importance of extending this practice from product into performa...
2020-07-0231 minBackableDecision or Discussion! Knowing The Difference Will MAKE The DifferenceIn today's episode, Tim sits down for a solo-cast to discuss a topic which may scare many business owners. Decisions! When to make them, how to make them and how to make them turn into massive action that will drive consistent business growth and create a high-performance team.
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2020-05-1511 minBackableCould You Welcome Problems In Your Business?In this solo cast, Tim discusses something an issue all entrepreneurs have experience in, problems.
Are you seeking out problems in your business? If not you may be missing the innovation opportunities they create and the growth they promote.
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2020-05-1411 minBackableHow To Save Yourself Years Of Effort And Grow Your Business Quickly With This One Easy ConceptDo you ever feel like you are working harder and harder in your business but not seeing a correlation in your business growth?
It may be that your activities or tactics are not lined up to an overarching strategy that's will allow you to reap the benefit of compounding outcomes.
In this episode, Tim reflects on a conversation he had with one of his mentors around this topic early in his career that saved him 5 years in his journey.
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2020-05-1316 minBackableWhy Grit Beats Talent On The Road To Success.In today's episode, we sit down to discuss the role "grit" plays in becoming successful.
Made popular in the business world by the Angela Duckworth book of the same name, grit is an essential but often misapplied ingredient in any business. Those that get where, when and how to apply grit in their business can accelerate quickly and become unbeatable in their market.
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2020-05-1231 minBackableBecoming Self Aware Is Only The First Step Of Self ImprovementToday we sit down and discuss the difference between self-awareness and self-improvement.
Self-awareness is a vital step in any growth journey but without taking action on the lessons learned will we ever make that jump from awareness to improvement.
We discuss the dangers of becoming addicted to your emotions, the importance of taking action and being aware of the community you build on your journey to personal and business growth.
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2020-05-1136 minBackableThe Power of Negativity (Both Good & Bad)In today's episode, we sit down to discuss Negativity.
Negativity is something that affects us all on some level. Some of these feelings and reactions can be hangovers from the conditioning we learnt as children and some can come from the accumulated lessons we learn as we grow but is negativity always a bad thing?
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2020-05-0827 minBackableThe Road To Becoming GOOD TALENT With Tony Nicholls Founder Of Good Talent MediaIn this Episode Tim sits down with Tony Nicholls, Founder and Director of Melbourne based PR and Media Training Agency, Good Talent Media.
Tony is an accomplished journalist with more than ten years’ experience with the ABC, SBS and Network Ten; covering thousands of news stories across Victoria, Australia and the international media. He brings that knowledge and experience to bear for his clients in helping them not only find their stories but get it seen when it matters.
A great conversation, where we see not only what it takes to become a top-level journo but...
2020-05-0739 minBackableYes You Can Really HAVE IT ALL But First You Must Decide What That Means?In this solo-cast episode, Tim draws from a recent conversation which will resonate with many during these current times.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many business owners to re-evaluate their business, pivot their offering or in a lot of cases to hibernate as they are unable to trade but it has also created a raft of new opportunities in the marketplace as well, often outside the scope of our original plans.
How do we evaluate these opportunities?
How do we settle the unrest that is keeping us up at night because our life...
2020-05-0618 minBackableWhat Story Do Your Numbers Tell (Investors)?Selling your business? Are you looking to get the most out of the asset (your Business) that you may have spent a lifetime building?
In this episode, we look at some of the numbers that are key when trying to sell your business, the story those numbers tell a knowledgeable investor and some of the pitfalls you may encounter on the road to sale.
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2020-05-0541 minBackableIs Now The Worst Time To Be Playing It Safe?Some of you might have heard the sentiment being thrown about at the moment of how now, due to the COVID-19 crisis, is the worst time to play it safe. Sure it sounds like...something but what does this statement actually mean and how do we as business owners take the first steps down a path that seems counterintuitive.
In today's episode, we breakdown how we become the ones that are running towards the fire whilst everyone else is running away.
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2020-05-0436 minBackableCommunication Secrets of Great Leaders & Action TakersToday's episode is all about communication. How we do it, how we get it wrong and how we may be actually slowing down our progress even with the best intentions.
We have a saying around the office "Communication is the responsibility of the communicator", it doesn't matter what I have said it only matters what you have heard.
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2020-05-0136 minBackableMake Better, Faster Decisions: The One Thing You Need To KNOW.In this solo cast Tim looks at the mechanism behind successful decision making.
He discusses the reasons behind how we can be failing to take those first or next steps and the important question that every leader needs to ask when the path is unclear.
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2020-04-3015 minBackableHow Can Investing In Your Brand Save You Time, Money & Heartache?In today's episode, Tim sits down to talk with Philotimo Head of Performance and branding specialist Damian Hinks. The deep dive into all things brand and discuss how investing in branding can elevate an SME's position in the market, help build trust and also save you as the owner a lot of time money and heartache as we turn to our brand and core values to help answer those tricky questions and make consistent and reliable decisions.
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2020-04-2949 minBackableInnovate. Adjust. Attract.In today's changing landscape the speed at which we can adapt is key.
The world of COVID 19 has forced businesses to adapt and innovate on multiple levels, what once seemed impossible for many has become commonplace in a very short amount of time.
Are you looking for the innovations in your business?
Are you optimising those innovations when they occur?
How do we as business owners harness the adaptive speed and ensure that we make this the "new norm"?
This is the topic of today's podcast.
2020-04-2828 minBackableInnovation,Optimisation & The Art Of Moving Forward In Uncertain TimesThe Rapid response from most governments worldwide in Response to the Coronavirus threat forced innovation on most businesses in very short order. We have seen the global business community pivot and adapt quickly, adopting new technologies and pivoting their offering to meet new restrictions and opportunities.
The question we have to ask ourselves is where we were holding back previously?
Where were we holding back our own forward movement or innovation because it wasn't a high enough priority?
And Finally, how can we ensure that this period of rapid innovation becomes the 'new...
2020-04-2735 minBackableIs Holding On To What You Have Holding You Back?It is easy to take risks when you have nothing to lose, to take the long shot, the big swing or the one in a million chance but what happens when the stakes are higher?
Once we become somewhat comfortable in life for some, if not most, the focus can shift from pursuing what we could have to protecting what we already have.
What does it cost if we hold too tight to what we have?
This is the topic of today's episode.
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2020-04-2418 minBackableThe Memories We Rehearse Are The Ones That Come To Define Us.Stories are powerful. The ones we tell ourselves are the most powerful of all because whatever we choose to tell ourselves is what we will be filtering for and bring ing to life. There is great potential in this for us as business leaders but also great danger.
What stories are you telling yourself?
Are they real?
The answer is both yes and no. Enjoy today's episode to find out how.
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2020-04-2336 minBackableThere Is No NORMAL To Get Back To. Stop Waiting & Start Taking Action"When are things going to get back to normal?" Either you've heard it asked or probably asked it yourself in recent weeks. The COVID-19 crisis and it has changed the world in which we live and do business in, definitely for the short term but for how long?
What if the 'normal' some are hoping for never returns?
What is our role as business leaders and how do we steer our companies to success in whatever the world looks like after.
These are the topics of today's episode.
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2020-04-2234 minBackableIs your HUSTLE actually costing you money and opportunity?Rise & Grind! Hustle your way to the top!! It has been a common theme for years from many to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners but have we now created a generation that is more in love with the hustle than actually getting results?
Are we all hustling because that is what we are told we must do?
More importantly, does Hustle play a role in our business at all and if so, then what role?
These are the questions raised in today's episode.
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2020-04-2118 minBackableWhat Would You Do If You Lost Everything?Whilst uncertainty and potential loss abound in these uncertain times they are not new concepts to any business owner. Yes, the current COVID 19 pandemic has heightened these aspects for many but uncertainty and the potential to lose it all has always been a part of our business lives.
The question is what do we do when these situations may or have arisen?
What do we do if we lose it all?
Who is responsible? How do we recover and how do we safeguard against it happening again.
This is the topic...
2020-04-2040 minBackableAre You Chasing a Shiny Object or Guiding Light In your Business?Are you emotionally attached to your business vision?
As your business grows it may not take the form that you originally envisioned.
In this weeks episode, TK discusses the need to be emotionally detached from what you thought it was going to be and remaining open to new possibilities outside your original vision and the importance of improving your strengths as a leader and outsourcing your weaknesses to promote rapid growth.
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2020-04-1715 minBackableHow Far Is Too Far When Building a Company Culture?Since the day Google installed sleeping pods in their HQ companies all over the world have been scrambling to create the perfect culture within their workplaces.
Companies have invested in everything from guided meditations to indoor slippery dips in the search of CULTURE but what role does it really play in creating a great working environment? TK shares some of his experiences in investing in culture and the outcomes that were achieved some of which may surprise you.
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2020-04-1616 minBackableShould Loyalty Guarantee Longevity In Your Business?In this new format podcast, TK takes us through some of the challenges he has faced in growing businesses and the lessons he has learned.
In this first episode, he discusses something that would be close to home for many business owners. What do you do with someone who is values aligned to the business, who shows loyalty to the vision or who has put their blood sweat and tears into it in the growth phase but the business has outgrown them or their skill set?
What if they cannot deliver to the new expectation?
2020-04-1516 minBackableHow Do I Know If My Business Isn't Going To Work?Whatever your goal in business, whether it be to grow a multinational corporation or provide an opportunity to call your own shots and balance the various parts of your life, there are two questions that every business owner should be asking themselves.
In this episode the team discuss business viability, stop losses, boundaries, clearly identifying pathways and role ignorance and problem avoidance have contributed to the downfall of many businesses particularly in the times of COVID 19.
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2020-04-1434 minBackableYou Gave Up The Right To Be Tired When You Chose To Lead.The last few weeks have been tough on everyone. Covid 19 has spread uncertainty into virtually every aspect of our lives and forced many businesses to rapidly adapt to new technologies and working environments. It is understandable if you are tired but the truth is no one really cares. You are the leader. It is your responsibility to do the work; to lead.
But how do we take those next steps, put the right plans into action and remain consistent when exhaustion sets it in. This is the topic of today's podcast.
2020-04-1341 minBackableThe Essential Daily Habits To Survive Life In Lockdown.In Australia, we are now entering week 3 of social distancing and self-isolation due to COVID 19. Now more than ever, structure and discipline are vital to maintaining momentum in your business but that is easier said than done as many are placing themselves in a holding pattern until things "get back to normal".
In this weeks episode, the team discuss the stages of grief that we are all going through, the daily habits that are essential to ingrain now to ensure a positive mindset and ongoing actions in your business and share some of their own struggles and...
2020-04-0931 minBackableAre You Playing Checkers Or Chess In The Chase For Profit?Are you transactional with your potential clients?
Are you looking to make s much profit from them as soon as possible?
Are you losing your potential clients to competitors?
The answer to these three questions could be closely related. In this episode, the team discusses the concept of loss leader strategies as a way to out win your competitors and create opportunities for your clients to purchase from you that are no-brainers. In a climate when many businesses are struggling to attract new clients due to the COVID-19 pandemic this episode is a...
2020-04-0927 minBackableAre Looking For The Opportunity Or The Obstacle In Your Life?Opportunity can be found anywhere...as long as you are looking for it.
COVID-19, social distancing and self-isolation have meant that a lot of us are having to face some hard truths about ourselves. For many the excuse of not having enough time to work on the business or to learn that new skill has evaporated.
We have been shown in recent weeks just how fragile our world can be, why are some still hesitant to go all in, to take that chance, to find the opportunity in this brave new world. For some, this...
2020-04-0830 minBackableWant to Ensure Your Online Pivot Fails? Do These Three Things.This week the team continues their discussion about the movement to online for a lot of businesses in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic.
Whether the move is to an online product or using new technologies and techniques to connect with your current client base there are many simple ways to ensure your message, though well-intentioned, may not produce the results you were expecting.
Elana Harari CEO of Loud Days digital marketing agency (louddays.com) takes centre stage in this episode and shares some "best practice" insights on what to do and what to avoid...
2020-04-0728 minBackableIs Your Strategy to Wait For The World To Go BACK TO NORMAL? You May Be Missing The PointThe COVID-19 Pandemic has forced change and innovation on us all. What we were unable or unwilling to do 3 weeks ago is now part of our everyday lives.
Are you one of the many that are looking at this period of business innovation as a time to "get through' and waiting for the work to go back the way it was?
The reality is, we don't know what the world looks like on the other side of this but if you are looking at the current innovations as a short term fix you may be i...
2020-04-0541 minBackableHow Are You Bringing Your Team TOGETHER When They Need To Work APART?The COVID 19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way we work.
Communication between team members and stakeholders has become even more critical as we all now adjust to the new normal of remote working, virtual meetings and multiple communication platforms and with it comes a raft of new challenges.
In this episode, we explore how people are navigating both internal and external communications using text-based tools such as Slack and email as primary communication methods, the importance of TONE, the surprising roles emoji's now play in business comms and the need to balance action with investigation...
2020-04-0226 minBackableTop Gear: The Surprising Role COVID-19 Has Played In Business InnovationNone of us were prepared for the COVID 19 Pandemic. The amount and speed of change both personally and for businesses has been unseen in our time. As a business community, we have adapted to the new norm at an amazing speed with businesses implementing and adopting new technologies, systems and processes one daily basis.
This raises a number of questions discussed in today's episode:
- Where we holding back before?
- Why is this rate of productivity and innovation the standard?
- Will we choose or be able to sustain this...
2020-04-0227 minBackableAre You Using Isolation As An Excuse To Drop Your High Performance Habits?Uncertain times, unprecedented actions, global economic crisis, COVID- 19.
Every day we wake to these words which fill our headlines, our newsfeeds and our conversations.
Now more than ever is the time to focus on those daily actions which will keep us the right headspace to lead our teams through this event.
In this episode, we discuss exercise, one of the hardest and easiest things to do to get yourself in the right state and the role it should be playing in your daily routine.
Stay safe and enjoy.
2020-03-3130 minBackableConnection Is The New Currency In Times Of IsolationIt is inarguable that the COVID-19 Pandemic has dramatically changed the way we live, work and connect definitely in the short term and perhaps forever.
As many businesses struggle in what is the hardest financial conditions of our lifetimes when many of our worst fears for our business have become reality now is the time to deal in the currency of connection.
We will all have to lean on each other during the days ahead and those that take the time to foster real relationships and connection are the ones with the greatest chance of...
2020-03-3038 minBackableIt Is Time To Make THE DecisionAs we all adjust to the new normal of remote working, social distancing and global economic uncertainty as leaders we are all face with a decision; Who am I going to be in this new world?
We could spend your time looking back through rose coloured glasses or we could take this opportunity to honestly reflect and reset. Where were we complacent? Where were we not pushing hard enough to create the life we truly wanted and while the cost of the COVID-19 pandemic has been immeasurably tragic could this for us be the line in the...
2020-03-3019 minBackableWeekly Review: Are You Prepared To Lose A Limb To Stay In The Game?In a break from format for the Weekly Review, Tim does a solo cast sharing some stories from his time training as a fighter and the lessons he learned. This could be a vital listen in achieving the right mindset during the difficult times that the COVID-19 Pandemic has brought about.
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2020-03-2721 minBackableProfit Finding: Can You Find The One Percent That Could Make all the Difference?With most of us now self-isolating and with many businesses going into "hibernation" mode because of the COVID 19 pandemic. We as owners and leaders of businesses face a new challenge.
What do we do with our time?
The common theme coming from many is "Netflix and Chill" but now more then ever we must be looking for the one percent that will make the difference on the other side.
Many no longer have the excuse of being too busy working in the business to work on it. Now is the time to put...
2020-03-2630 minBackableLouddays E06: Are You Pivoting To Online Model To Attract NEW Clients? Listen To This First.The online world has become even more vital in recent days. Virtually every business at the moment is looking at moving their business to some form of online offering to try and soften the Covid-19 blow.
In this episode, the team break down the questions you need to ask yourself and the steps you need to take before transitioning online.
They dispel the notion that moving online will attract NEW clients and talk about the absolute necessity for your business to get its messaging right and focus on the relationships you have built to help...
2020-03-2542 minBackablePartnership: Are You MANAGING The New Stakeholders In Your Workspace?The world has changed and the way we do business must change with it. With the need to self isolate our day to day stakeholders have changed dramatically. Where traditionally we have had to manage our relationships with stakeholders in the workspace. Now for many of us, those stakeholders are our family members.
In this episode, we discuss bringing our work into our home an managing our one communication in different ways to ensure we don't try "managing" our family members. We also discuss the importance of clear and constant communication with the other stakeholders in our...
2020-03-2434 minBackableLeadership: What is the No 1. Question We Should Be Asking Ourselves In Times of Crisis?With the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic times are difficult both professionally and personally and challenges are emerging and evolving on a daily basis.
As the leader of your business, where are you focussing your attention and energy?
In this episode, we look at the role of the leader in a time of crisis.
We Discuss:
- The different reactions people have to crisis or threat
- The need to let some fires burn within a business
- How reframing what your "protective" brain is telling you...
2020-03-2336 minBackableWeekly Review: We are now live from the futureThe last of the historical Podcasts before we jump to current Day.
Recorded 3 days post Podcast launch the team discuss:
- The reality and time commitment needed to consistently produce high-quality relevant content
- Elana digs into Tim's reasoning behind launching such a large endeavour and questions the timing.
- Tim is surprised by how much he is enjoying the charitable nature of the venture
- The changing face of social media and how hard it is to be different.
- Tim shares his opinion on "...
2020-03-2052 minBackableProfit Finding: Do You Know The Most Effective Way to Generate Leads Through Referrals?Have you ever thought "I have a sales Problem"?
If you have you need to reframe the statement so that you can ask the right questions to promote a solution.
Sales is a multi-stage process you cannot have a "sales problem" you can, however, have a problem or challenge in a stage in your process.
Today we discuss one of the most common challenges we see, systematically generating leads or new opportunities into your business specifically through referral-based strategies.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The value of having...
2020-03-1942 minBackableLeadership: Doubt Yourself Less, Back Yourself MoreIn this episode, we ask the important question "Would You back You?".
We look at:
- The theory of constraints. What's holding you back from moving forward?
- Breaking the cycle of non-serving behaviours.
- The power and danger of infinite loops. How asking different questions can open up new pathways.
- Moving past the EASY answers and getting to root cause
- What is your risk profile? What are you prepared to lose searching for the win?
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2020-03-1834 minBackableThe Louddays: Content Vs context, increasing your dwell time & there's a hole in your bucketIn a Tim-less episode Mat And Elana from the Louddays team sit down with Nigel as we build toward the launch of both the Philotimo social media push and the content hub.
We deep dive into the best ways to produce quality content and then just as importantly how to make it easily accessible and searchable to ensure everyone can find the right information at the right time.
We discuss the difference between content and context.
Nigel learns about the importance of "Dwell time" and ensuring you have the right structure to place y...
2020-03-0459 minBackableThe Louddays: Can you start from scratch today and go from Zero to One Million followers?This is a business-killing experiment.
Louddays agency has agreed to take on a client (Philotimo Global) with a starting point of Zero social media presence and no database! The goal, build a community of 1 million people!
Follow the weekly catch up between client and agency, hear what's happing behind the scenes and will it actually work?
Elana, Mat and the team from Louddays are incredible, learn how a leading agency approaches a world-first complete and transparent challenge.
All the while documenting the process on this weekly podcast, sharing the journey, the...
2020-03-0252 minBackableWeekly Review: Burning Cash, Leadership Roles & Crafty Double Pronged Event StrategyHave you ever wondered what it takes to grow a multi million dollar business from the ground up?
This weekly podcast hosted by Philotimo Global founder Tim Krotiris follows the journey of a fast growing company and insights from behind the scenes of a company growing on multiple fronts.
Joined by COO Elana Harari and Head of Media Nigel Walton, the Team discusses all things growth and performance.
This Week:
The team discusses the investment and costs of building its new media department. What is driving decisions to keep investing and wha...
2020-02-2849 minBackableThe Louddays: Are you content with your content?As the experiment continues, The team at Philotimo and Loud Days (https://www.louddays.com/) discuss how content will play a part of the digital strategy.
What is the relationship between the core business and digital capture points?
How do we value content in relation to its shareability and accessibility?
The team also has to overcome the challenge of developing the CEO's personal brand vs that of the Philotimo company.
For business owners, a glimpse into the science of social media and leveraging it for your business and an insight into...
2020-02-2650 minBackableWeekly Review: A 50% Growth Quarter. Good Luck or Good Execution?Have you ever wondered what it takes to grow a multi million dollar business from the ground up?
This weekly podcast hosted by Philotimo Global founder Tim Krotiris follows the journey of a fast growing company and insights from behind the scenes of a company growing on multiple fronts.
Joined by COO Elana Harari and Head of Media Nigel Walton, the Team discusses all things growth and performance.
2020-02-1650 min
Greekin OutEpisode 6: PhilotimoThe greeks single handedly stopped the Nazis and won world war 2 with the power of lollipops and philotimo.
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