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Practising The Art Of Small BusinessEp #62: The Shift From Busy Work to Meaningful ActionIn this episode, Shannyn and Julie explore the transformative shift from mere productivity to genuine effectiveness. They discuss the 80-20 principle, revealing how focusing on the vital few tasks can yield greater results. By sharing personal journeys and insights, they highlight the impact of language on our mindset and productivity. Tune in to learn how to prioritise what truly matters and make your daily efforts count!Learn more about the Being Framework by Ashkan Tashvir here: https://ashkantashvir.com/Julie spoke about Jutta Klipsch, her coach in the Being Profile. You can find out more about...2024-11-0240 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEp #61: Strengths vs Weaknesses - What's the Best Approach for Business Owners?In this episode, Shannyn Merlo and Julie Parker dive into whether small business owners should focus on their strengths or also work on improving weaknesses. They explore how understanding one's "genius zone" can lead to greater efficiency and satisfaction, while discussing the benefits of delegation and growth through discomfort. With insights on leadership, team dynamics, and self-awareness, this episode provides valuable advice for business owners looking to balance their strengths and weaknesses.Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant...2024-09-0543 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEp #60: Templating a Goals Plan In this episode of "Practising The Art Of Small Business," Shannyn and Julie dive into the essential process of goal setting and creating a strategic plan to achieve those goals. This discussion is packed with practical insights and actionable advice for small business owners looking to enhance their goal-setting strategies and drive their businesses forward. Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work wit...2024-06-2347 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEp #59: When is it time to say goodbye?In this episode, Shannyn and Julie explore the topic of knowing when it's time to say goodbye.Small business owners frequently need to hire contractors for various projects, such as recruitment, marketing, or financial planning. Outsourcing to experts in these areas is often necessary to support our business.But what happens when things don't go as planned or as expected? When is it time to part ways?Join us for this discussion on how to navigate these potentially challenging situations with careful planning and professionalism.Julie and Shannyn...2024-05-3042 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEp #58: Are you too nice, just nice or not nice enough?In this episode, Shannyn and Julie delve into the delicate balance of niceness in small business management and leadership. We explore the repercussions of being overly nice, just nice or not nice enough as a manager or owner. Tune in for valuable insights into effective leadership in the world of small business.Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work wi...2024-05-0942 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEp #57: Should I let my team members work from home?In this episode, Shannyn and Julie explore the mixed effects of remote work on businesses, team dynamics, and customer interactions. They delve into how working from home impacts personal well-being, touching on the challenges of isolation and the need for social interaction. Furthermore, they discuss the particular hurdles younger workers face in fostering professionalism in a remote setting. This conversation aims to unpack the comprehensive implications of home-based work, both professionally and personally.Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice...2024-03-3046 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEp #56: Is it time for you to draw a line in the sand?In this episode, we delve into the metaphor of "drawing a line in the sand" as a catalyst for transforming business organisations. By defining success, involving everyone, emphasising accountability and fostering unity, we explore how this concept can empower teams to move forward together towards a shared vision of excellence. Join us as we uncover the power of setting clear boundaries and driving positive change within your organisation.Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.2024-03-2146 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEp #55: Navigating Powerlessness Mindsets in Your TeamIn this episode, we delve into the challenge of managing staff members who exhibit powerlessness and helplessness mindsets. Rather than labelling them as victims, we explore effective strategies to empower and support your team members in overcoming these limiting beliefs. Join us as we discuss the root causes, the impact on workplace dynamics, and actionable steps you can take to foster a more proactive and resilient work environment. Learn how to transform your team from feeling powerless to feeling empowered, ultimately driving growth and success within your organisation.Julie and Sh...2024-01-2442 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEp #54: Is your business in the 'comfort zone'?In this episode, we explore the concept of the "uncomfortable comfort zone" for business owners, emphasising how failing to act on ideas out of fear or busyness can lead to stagnation and unchanged results. Discover how stepping out of this zone is essential for growth and innovation.Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is a business coach and consultant a...2023-11-2342 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEp #53: Breaking the Silence: Should Employees Discuss Salaries?In this episode, we delve into a topic often veiled in secrecy and taboo—discussing salaries in the workplace. Is open dialogue about wages empowering, or does it sow discord among colleagues? Join us as we explore the ramifications and benefits of salary transparency, hear diverse perspectives, and weigh the balance between openness and privacy. Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work with Shannyn Shann...2023-09-2834 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 52: Is there room for spirituality in small business?In this episode, Shannyn asks the question, "Is there room for spirituality in small business?"When you consider the varied applications of spirituality and that we all interpret and incorporate these practices differently, how can we embrace our spirit in our work?Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is a business coach and consultant and founder of Inspired Outcomes C...2023-09-1846 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 51: Stress getting you down? This episode is for you!Stress is a part of life and certainly plays a role in the life of an entrepreneur. In today's episode, Shannyn and Julie share some insights, thoughts and ideas on how to manage your stress better and experience a happier life. Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is a business coach and consultant and founder of Inspired Outcomes Consulting. htt...2023-09-041h 05Practising The Art Of Small BusinessEp #50: A Milestone Episode: 50 & ReflectiveWe are thrilled to announce that we've reached our 50th episode milestone! Come join in the festivities as we celebrate this achievement. Let's reflect on the highlights of the past 50 episodes and explore ways to enhance our future content.Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is a business coach and consultant and founder of Inspired Outcomes Consulting. https://in...2023-08-041h 02Practising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode #49: The problem with over-deliveringWhat's the problem with over-delivering? Surely everyone LOVES getting more than they bargained for. Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is a business coach and consultant and founder of Inspired Outcomes Consulting. https://inspired-outcomes.com/contact/Go to our website for previous episodes and resources: https://practisingtheartofsmallbusiness.com/Julie and Shannyn are independent business coa...2023-07-2557 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 48: Opinions are like butts, everyone has one. But to whom should you listen?In this episode, Shannyn makes the straightforward observation that everyone has a butt - an undeniable fact. She goes on to draw a parallel with the subjective realm of opinions, pointing out that, just like butts, everyone has them. But are all opinions created equal? When should we heed the advice and viewpoints of others? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on these meandering yet intriguing topicsJulie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https...2023-05-1646 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 47: Making attendance at trade shows work for you.In this episode, Julie provides her thoughts and observations after attending some industry trade shows. She shares valuable insights on how to effectively utilise these events to your advantage.Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is a business coach and consultant and founder of Inspired Outcomes Consulting. https://inspired-outcomes.com/contact/Go to our website for pr...2023-05-0439 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 46: Boundaries for Business Owners: Strategies for Success and SustainabilityIn this episode, we explore the critical topic of setting boundaries for small business owners to achieve success and sustainability. We discuss practical strategies and techniques for establishing healthy boundaries that can help business owners avoid burnout, manage their time effectively, maintain work-life balance, and foster long-term success.Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is a business coach and consultant a...2023-04-131h 03Practising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 45: How to un-couple from a client and keep the door open for the future.In this episode, we have a conversation about when we un-couple from a client, whether that is the choice of them, or us.What does it mean if a client was to un-couple from our services?Why would we need to instigate an uncoupling?And, what happens next?Can we un-couple but still have a future together?All is revealed in this episode!Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.2023-03-2944 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 44: Is it possible to motivate your team to want to learn and embrace change?Julie was recently asked the question by a client, "How can I motivate my team member to want to learn." Initially, Julie's response was "YOU can't motivate another person to want to learn. That's a desire that comes from within that person."Discussing this concept with Shannyn had us questioning whether Julie's response was correct.Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work w...2023-03-0249 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 43: Questons to ask yourself to get better answers.In this episode, Julie raises the question whether the question she is asking, if changed to another question, would better help answer the question. For the image that Shannyn referred to, above and below the line thinking - go here: https://practisingtheartofsmallbusiness.com/resources/To find out more about Shannyn's Masterclass, 'How to grow your small business', go here:https://inspired-outcomes.com/master-class/Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker P...2023-02-1651 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 42: Systematising your small business - no matter how small it is.In this episode, we talk about the value of systemising your small business, even if you are a solopreneur. Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is a business coach and consultant and founder of Inspired Outcomes Consulting. https://inspired-outcomes.com/contact/Go to our website for previous episodes and resources: https://practisingtheartofsmallbusiness.com/ Julie and Shannyn...2023-02-0452 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 41: The fun of funnels and your customer journeyIn this episode, Shannyn gives us a crash course in all the funnels; marketing, sales and customer nurturing.To participate in Shannyn's workshop, Hero on a Mission - Take Control of Your Life and Business, go here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hero-on-a-mission-take-control-of-your-life-business-workshop-tickets-483547622957?aff=erelexpmltJulie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is a business coach a...2023-01-1855 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 40: Planning for your BIG 2023!In this episode, Shannyn takes us on a journey of goal-setting for the coming year. Join us as we provide a guide towards your BIG 2023!To participate in Shannyn's workshop, Hero on a Mission - Take Control of Your Life and Business, go here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hero-on-a-mission-take-control-of-your-life-business-workshop-tickets-483547622957?aff=erelexpmltIf you would like to purchase your own My Awesome Planner from Julie go here: https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/product/my-awesome-planner/Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work...2023-01-0655 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 39: Wrapping up 2022!That's a wrap for 2022!In this special Christmas episode, Shannyn and Julie (with wine - hey, it's their Christmas break-up party, after all) share the wins of 2022 and look forward and share their goals for the coming year.Links to items we mentioned through this episode:To participate in Shannyn's workshop, Hero on a Mission - Take Control of Your Life and Business, go here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hero-on-a-mission-take-control-of-your-life-business-workshop-tickets-483547622957?aff=erelexpmltIf you would like to purchase your own My Awesome Planner...2022-12-231h 23Practising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 38: Shannyn quizzes Julie on her productivity hacks.In this episode, Shannyn finds out what Julie does to appear so productive, with plenty of time.During the episode, Julie speaks about a podcast where she discusses her 'empower walk' which also includes a section of audio of dr Bruce Lipton. Go to the following link to listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1778128/8574926Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo i...2022-11-3038 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 37: "My staff are crap but I don't have time to manage or train them."In this episode, Shannyn and Julie tackle the frequent complaint made in frustration by many small business owners; "My staff are crap but I don't have time to manage or train them!"Now, we know they this is not literally what business owners and managers think of the people they work with. However, managing people and customers and a business can often lead to frustration and stressed-out mindsets, which can be unhelpful when faced with the expected and frequent challenges of business management. Shannyn and Julie tackle this problem and deliver some insights and strategies t...2022-11-1758 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 36: Do I need a coach?In this episode, we ask the question of whether anyone ever needs a business coach. What's the value? What do they do? How do you find one? All these questions, and more, are answered in this conversation. Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is a business coach and consultant and founder of Inspired Outcomes Consulting. https://inspired-outcomes.com/con...2022-11-0346 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 35: The value of valuesIn this episode, we talk about what the value of values is. Both in our personal lives and in our businesses.Tune in and discover how to identify your values, how they impact the operation of your small business and how to foster them with your team. Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is a business coach and consultant an...2022-10-211h 12Practising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 34: Essential steps for improvementIn this episode, Shannyn and Julie discuss the Kaizen concept of Constant And Never-ending Improvement - CANI.Julie shares what she sees as the essential steps for improvement and Shannyn speaks about operant conditioning, a psychological concept developed by B F Skinner, an American psychologist. Go here for more information about operant conditioning: https://www.psychologized.org/everyday-examples-of-operant-conditioning/Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/2022-10-0533 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 33: Respect my authority!In this episode, Shannyn and Julie discuss the skills you can develop as a business owner or manager to build your authority with your team Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is a business coach and consultant and founder of Inspired Outcomes Consulting. https://inspired-outcomes.com/contact/Go to our website for previous episodes and resources: https...2022-09-291h 03Practising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 32: Is there value in a nihilistic approach to life?Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.co...Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is a business coach and consultant and founder of Inspired Outcomes Consulting. https://inspired-outcomes.com/contact/Go to our website for previous episodes and resources: https://practisingtheartofsmallbusiness.com/Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at...2022-09-0248 min
The Julie Parker Practice Success PodcastEp #66: Performance Reviews with Shannyn Merlo of Inspired OutcomesIn this episode, I am joined by my talented and insightful buddy, Shannyn Merlo. Shannyn is a Business Coach and Founder of Inspired Outcomes. Performance reviews can be the cause of anxiety for both the employee and the manager. This episode will give you some of Shannyn and Julie's best tips for a successful outcome. If you would like to contact Shannyn, go to her website here: https://inspired-outcomes.com/If you have any feedback and requests for specific content, contact me at julie@julieparkerpractcesuccess.com.auHead over to our...2022-08-171h 16Practising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 31: THE SHORTS - The WIPThis is Shannyn and Julie's attempt to create a SHORT episode. Despite all good intentions, it still lasts nearly half an hour. BUT, it is wildly informative and entertaining. This SHORT episode discusses WIPs, or Work In Progress. WIPs can be a powerful way to keep track of projects and maintain momentum. During the episode, you discover why WIPs are effective and how to conduct them in your organisation to achieve stronger results.The suggested agenda for your WIPs is as follows.1. Celebrate wins2. Special dates or upcoming events team members ne...2022-01-2026 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 30: Are you easy to deal with?Have you ever dealt with someone who is difficult to deal with? Are you difficult to deal with?Would you know if you are?Your impact on your dealings with others can have a fundamental impact on your success. Join Shannyn and Julie for their stories and thoughts on people who are - and those who are not - easy to deal with. During this episode, Julie mentions the Jordan Peterson 'Self-Authoring' program. If you are interested to learn more about it, go here: https://www.selfauthoring.com/Julie and...2022-01-0649 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 29: You have the choice to choose.Our experience of life comes directly back to the choices we make. Are your choices making life hard? Or, have you discovered the empowering choice to choose so you have an incredible and enjoyable journey?Listen to Shannyn and Julie's conversation about how you can claim your life as your own through the choices your make.Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/contact-us/...2021-12-2338 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 28: Is it fear of failure or fear of success that holds you back? Could it be both?There are a thousand things small businesses and entrepreneurs can do to assist in their quest for success. However, sometimes the things that are holding us back run a little deeper.In this episode, Shannyn and Julie look at why some of us could actually be avoiding success because subconsciously, we fear it. Our conversation also covers fear of failure and what we can do to break through these fears and experience the successes we strive for. Link to Julie's podcast episode on self-confidence that describes her 'empower walk' process: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1778128/85749262021-12-091h 03Practising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 27 - Performance ReviewsPerformance reviews can be the cause of anxiety for both the employee and the manager. This episode will give you some of Shannyn and Julie's best tips for a successful outcome. Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/contact-us/Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is a business coach and consultant and founder of Inspired Outcomes Consulting. https://inspired-outcomes.com...2021-11-251h 12Practising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 26: Are you suffering burnout...or simply singed?Are you suffering from burnout? Or just a little singed? In this episode, Shannyn and Julie discuss what burnout actually is and share their personal strategies to move through it to brighter days ahead. Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Work with JulieJulie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/contact-us/Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is a business coach and consultant and founder of Inspired Outcomes Consulting. ht...2021-11-1150 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 25: Shannyn & Julie's Tools for LifeIn this episode, Shannyn and Julie share some tolls, tactics, strategies, and mindset tips that have helped them on their journey.Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Julie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.Work with JulieJulie offers a range of programs through The Club and Online Courses or contact her to see how she can provide holistic support to your dental practice.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/contact-us/Work with...2021-10-2853 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 24: Your Business Cashflow-----Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.Julie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.Work with JulieJulie offers a range of programs through The Club and Online Courses or contact her to see how she can provide holistic support to your dental practice.https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/contact-us/Work with Shannyn Shannyn Merlo is a business coach and consultant and founder of Inspired Outcomes Consulting. Inspired Outcomes Consulting is a...2021-10-1449 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 22: Building up your resilienceIn this episode we discuss how to build resilience as we go on the journey of business and life.We discuss what causes the challenges or knocks to our resilience, which may include:Not achieving a goal, such as sales or revenue goalsNot achieving what we wanted in the time we wantedInternal thinking that doesn't support the view of resilienceWhen our expectations of our vision don't match the reality of what happensChallenges with working and leading others, especially team membersWe have to actually be in the "ring" in order to have the challenges that...2021-09-3043 minPractising The Art Of Small BusinessEpisode 21: Shannyn's framework to change anything in your life.Small business owners often hear the "work on the business not in the business" cliche. It's a cliche, because, we're afraid it's true. Business owners don't often give themselves time to think. The problem with this is that they end up on a reactive treadmill, neither considering what they want, nor working through how to change it. Then, they do change, but it's by but by osmosis, not design. What if you could change anything you want, and it just took some time to work through some questions?In this episode, Shannyn shares a framework...2021-09-1642 min