our 150+ EPISODES
Bill Withers 3x business founder and author of breakthrough book Succession Thinking on building resilient SMEs
Bill Withers is a highly successful business founder and author of Succession Thinking. We talk about the book as a blueprint for an owner wanting a resilient S...
Jaryd Krause online business M&A advisor has a smart strategy to help grow your offline business
Jaryd Krause has successfully bought, grown and sold online businesses. Here he takes us through how to buy and integrate an online business with a traditional ...
Gabe Enslin from The Adapt Way on building thriving businesses that don't need their owners
Gabe Enslin, continuity founder of ADAPT, on the steps owners need to take to build a resilient business for greater enjoyment and freedom.
Mark Fletcher founder Tower Systems on using tech to transform independent retail
Mark Fletcher has deep experience as an owner and adviser in independent retail. He's founder of Tower Systems and CEO of newsXpress. Mark talks about the ongoi...
Geo George from Mayfly Ventures on co-building disruptive AI ventures with industry leaders.
Geo George founder of venture studio Mayfly Ventures outlines how Mayfly co-builds disruptive AI ventures with industry leaders.
Tamara Simon, Business Coach on systemising for small business success.
Tamara Simon, aka Bob the Builder for Small Business, shares her insights on helping owners overcome the complexities of running their businesses. She talks abo...
Ronan Leonard innovation expert and business mentor on smarter ways to improve your business
Ronan, an experienced business coach and mentor, and Michael talk about business improvement strategies. Being brave, learning from your mistakes and taking adv...
Claude Trimboli, Accountant and Liquidator, on how small business owners can better manage debt to avoid insolvency.
Claude Trimboli founder of Charles and Co, a boutique debt advisory and restructuring firm, talks about the complexities of insolvency and restructuring for sma...
Olga Koskie from Tax Assure on how Australian business owners can tackle their ATO tax debt
The Australian Tax Office is now very active in recovering $52B owed by Australian businesses. In this episode Olga Koskie from Tax Assure outlines the steps bu...
James Meldrum co-founder of Whole Kids on a tumultuous 18 years. Rich insights for all founders and owners.
James and Monica Meldrum built a business that lasted 18 years. The business is now in Voluntary Administration. It's compelling listening as James candidly ref...
Natasha Hawker from Employee Matters on how owners can better manage employees for greater small business success.
Natasha Hawker, founder of Employee Matters, on how exceptional HR practices directly impact small business growth, the current employment relations landscape a...
Ken Matthews from Matthews Steer, leading adviser to family businesses, on his own exit after successfully growing a highly regarded financial services business.
Ken Matthews, founder of Matthew Steer, successfully grew and sold a mid-tier financial services firm. He talks about the importance of scaling & the three dist...
Darren Clark talks about helping his clients convert ideas into businesses, and why they benefit from his own, very rich business building and exiting experience.
Darren Clark is the founder of Dazlab, which helps owners convert ideas into businesses. He has founded multiple businesses and has 'in the trenches' experience...
Martin Cattach from Finance For Business on where and how owners can access alternative finance to help support their small business
Martin Cattach is a Working Capital strategist, and who small business owners when their bank says No!. In this episode we discuss the stranglehold of the big f...
Mark Rubbo from Readings Books on what it takes to create and sustain an iconic business, and why handing over was harder than expected.
Mark Rubbo (and partners) acquired Readings (founded in 1969) in 1976. What a trip it's been! Almost 50 years on and having stepped down from his day to day rol...
Earl Eddings business founder, chair, mentor and adviser shares his experiences from both sides of a business sale
Earl Eddings is an entrepreneur who has had deep experience starting, selling, and buying businesses. He's as busy as ever in ongoing roles as owner, chair, men...
Pete Seligman Search Investor on finding and inspiring the next generation of business owners.
Pete Seligman is leading from the front in championing the next generation of business ownership. Peter explains what EtA and Business Search are, how it works ...
Sandy Chong CEO Australian Hairdressing Council and 2023 COSBOA Small Business Champion on pathways from a trade to business ownership.
Sandy Chong has 39 years experience as a business owner, is CEO of The Australian Hairdressing Council and current COSBOA small business champion. In this episo...
Jonathan Roberts on how he and 2 business partners achieved their unconventional exit from One Rabbit after 27 years of working together.
Jonathan Roberts has built and exited multiple businesses. Here he talks about how with his 2 partners they got to a natural exit point and successfully closed ...
Shane Cheek owns Continua Software and shares his deep experience from starting, selling, buying and operating multiple software businesses.
Shane Cheek is the CEO of Continua Software, a private company that focuses on acquiring and growing B2B software companies. Prior to this Shane built and sold ...
Ben Tuszynski on how Judo Bank is fuelling greater success for small business owners by getting back to relationship banking.
Ben Tuszynski Managing Director Victoria & Tasmania talks why Judo Bank was started and it's core focus on helping SME businesses. In it's short but very succes...
Stu Gregor co-founder of world beating gin success story Four Pillars Gin talks life before, during and after selling the business
Stu Gregor is a successful business owner and entrepreneur. With co-founders he recently sold his shareholding in Four Pillars Gin and in this episode debunks s...
Garik Tate Futurist and business owner on how to increase small business value and sellability by using AI in your Exit Planning.
Garik Tate, AI Futurist, Investor, and AI Strategy Consultant talks about how AI-driven planning can be used to underpin Exit Planning. If you're a small busine...
Legendary Blues Train Maestro Hugo T Armstrong unveils how he's crafting an epic farewell for this iconic business
Hugo T Armstrong has run the legendary Blues Train for over 30 years. But now it's time to sell and he talks about his process and the key steps taken to get hi...
Louise Broekman from Advisory Board Centre on maximising business exit value with an Advisory Board.
Louise Broekman CEO and founder of the Advisory Board Centre explains how to successfully incorporate an advisory board into your business exit planning process...
Ed Scott founder of Resolve on building a better marketplace to buy and sell small & medium businesses.
Ed Scott started resolve.com.au to help owners sell their small businesses by connecting more efficiently with qualified buyers. Ed shares his founder story, an...
Bronwyn Reid business owner and author of Small Company Big Business on how small business owners can benefit bigtime from working with large businesses and government
Bronwyn Reid is a successful Business Owner, Mentor and Author. In this interview she explains why there has never been a better time for small businesses, in a...
Amy Bett Co-Founder of Drink Melo and Profit First Professional on how to manage your business cash flow and how she personally came to understand its vital importance.
Amy Bett took the leap from corporate life to starting her own business. The rationale for starting up was a combination of personal factors. She talks openly a...
Simone Douglas talks about how she started and manages to successfully run Digital Marketing AOK and 4 other small but thriving businesses .
Simone Douglas is a successful owner of 5 businesses. Team work and learning to let go as a business owner are keys to her success, along with combining the per...
Lachie McColl is a specialist business valuer. In this episode Lachie provides a practical explanation of some valuation basics and makes a compelling case to get an annual valuation.
Lachie McColl is an expert at valuing small businesses. He talks about the basic principles, some highly relevant up to the minute market data and why a regular...
Zhanna Gee founder of Slim By Nature and Delicious Dreams on what it takes to start and then sustain successful businesses.
Zhanna Gee landed in Australia not speaking any English but that hasn't stopped her achieving significant entrepreneurial success. She talks about what's she's ...
Michael Kerr from Kerr Capital on why founders of Social Enterprises need an exit plan just like every other business owner.
Michael Kerr founder of Kerr Capital has developed a very successful DIY business sale program to make it easier and cheaper for owners who don't want to use a ...
Darren Bourke Business Coach to SME owners on effective ways to incentivise employees and improve business performance.
Darren Bourke has coached and supported SME business owners for more than 25 years. Following on from our recent discussion - Episode #119 - Darren and I talk a...
Sri Govindaraju cofounder at Zealandia Honey on being in business with her husband but vowing never again!
@Sri Govindaraju and her husband are co-owners of @Zealandia Honey in New Zealand. Sri recently published an update on #linkedin, a very honest, open and hone...
Darren Bourke Business Coach to SME owners on the rapid shift in Employee power and strategies for Employers to adapt to this new paradigm.
Darren Bourke has coached and supported SME business owners for more than 25 years. Many of the conversations with owners were about managing people. But with t...
Renée Hasseldine, CEO and Founder of Think RAPT systems, shares her 3 most important learnings from building her business.
Renée Hasseldine founded and continues to refine Think RAPT Systems into a business that helps her clients become more successful while also fitting with her ve...
PART 2 - Francis Loughran, founder of Future Food, on being an industry pioneer, starting a business and then selling to key employees.
Francis Loughran, from Future Food, shares his expertise on the business of food. Francis talks about how and why he became a forerunner in the industry, the im...
PART 1 - Francis Loughran, founder of Future Food, on being an industry pioneer, starting a business and then selling to key employees.
Francis Loughran, from Future Food, shares his expertise on the business of food. Francis talks about how and why he became a forerunner in the industry, the im...
Geoff Hetherington, Business Teacher, on how and why you should take your retirement sooner and in instalments.
Geoff Hetherington inspired by a family he knew in his childhood wants more business owners to think about a non-linear, non-traditional retirement. The family ...
Matt Davis on why leaving Paris to buy the Bookshop at Queenscliff was the right family move.
Matt Davis, wife Jayne and young daughter had been totally absorbed in a Parisian lifestyle. It perfectly suited pursuing creative careers in music and writing ...
PART 2 - Andy Gowers, succession planning expert, on the best way for families to stay together while tackling the complexities of managing generational wealth.
Andy Gowers launched into succession planning and wealth management driven by personal experience and a deep desire to families and business partners better man...
PART 1 - Andy Gowers, succession planning expert, on the best way for families to stay together while tackling the complexities of managing generational wealth.
Andy Gowers launched into succession planning and wealth management driven by personal experience and a deep desire to families and business partners better man...
Ron Gauci from 24 Hour Business Plan talks about ways to overcome typical barriers to planning that unfortunately often lead to business failure.
Ron Gauci as a CEO has transitioned many businesses through vital but major business defining transformations. In this episode Ron talks about a different way t...
Brian Shrowder from Mediacraft Communications explains how small business owners can easily use PR to improve their marketing success.
Brian Shrowder is an ex-journalist and communications expert who knows exactly how large organisations effectively use PR. Small business owners though haven't ...
PART 2 - Jill Weeks, author and educator, from where2now.net on new and different ways to think about and 'do' retirement.
Jill Weeks is at the forefront of a movement that is redefining a widely and commonly understood concept of retirement. She has co-authored multiple books and d...
PART 1 - Jill Weeks, author and educator, from where2now.net on new and different ways to think about and 'do' retirement.
Jill Weeks is at the forefront of a movement that is redefining a widely and commonly understood concept of retirement. She has co-authored multiple books and d...
PART 2 - Lloyd Polkinghorne on how integral buying and running the local community newspaper was in his physical and emotional recovery from a traumatic injury sustained while working on his farm.
PART 2 - Lloyd Polkinghorne shares his very personal story about recovering from a traumatic farm accident. At wits end years after the accident an unexpected o...
PART 1 - Lloyd Polkinghorne on how integral buying and running the local community newspaper was in his physical and emotional recovery from a traumatic injury sustained while working on his farm.
Lloyd Polkinghorne shares his very personal story about recovering from a traumatic farm accident. At wits end years after the accident an unexpected opportunit...
PART 3 - Norman Hall from Exit By Design makes a compelling case for why business owners need an Exit Plan.
Norman Hall from Exit By Design works with owners to help them create a better exit from their business. As an adviser he's seen first hand the impact on owners...
PART 2 - Norman Hall from Exit By Design makes a compelling case for why business owners need an Exit Plan.
Norman Hall from Exit By Design works with owners to help them create a better exit from their business. As an adviser he's seen first hand the impact on owners...
