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21st Century Marketing, Expo-sure and Education – broadcasting business and management information for small businesses in Perth. District32 provides this service to build a community of trusted professionals and a trusted source of business information.
In this episode I interview Hilton Davidow who operates "Appreneur". Appreneur helps businesses increase revenue and gain customer loyalty by leveraging mobile app and chatbot technology. In this interview Hilton shares the power of Chatbots and how they can-deliver automated customer support, engage users in conversational commerce, provide rich content and interactive experiences and remarket users through automated message sequences. Appreneur Website- https://www.appreneur.com.au/ :35- History 2:18- How Chatbots Can Help Out Small Business 6:15- Streamlining and Automating Your Business With Chatbots 7:37- Achieving 80 Percent Open Rates On Your Messages 10:52- Is Chatbot Technology Spammy? 15:20- How Easy Is Chatbot Technology To Implement Into Your Business? 16:39- Results Generated 19:00- Most Exciting Things In Business 20:54- Contact Hilton Check Out What We Do - http://www.district32.com.au/ FB Page- https://www.facebook.com/district32perth/
In this episode I interview Elisia Coetzee from "Hummingbird Consultancy". Elisia is the Founder and Director of Humming Bird Consultancy, Hummingbird Consultancy assists Small to Medium size businesses with the ability to be flexible, adaptable and to persevere in an ever changing business and HR landscape, by providing sound HR and IR services, advice and assistance. Hummingbirds are also the only bird on earth that can move backwards. Hummingbird Consultancy therefore assists organisations with the ability to step back and to take a look at the big picture items in their business, whilst we make sure your business is compliant in all things people. Elisia's Website- http://hummingbirdconsultancy.com.au/ Employment Awards/ Contracts- https://www.fairwork.gov.au/awards-and-agreements/employment-contracts :41- History 3:09- HR and IR advice for Business Owners 6:57- Most Exciting Things Happening 8:59- Maximising Your Leadership Potential 11:17- Most Positive and Most Hindering Habit 13:11- Making Sure All Of Your Contracts are Air Tight 15:03- Amazing Results For Clients 18:08- Contacting Elisia Check Out What We Do - http://www.district32.com.au/ FB Page- https://www.facebook.com/district32perth/
In this episode I interview Yadi Gibson from "Nesters Australia". Nesters is a Real Estate Company that makes buying and selling property simple and much more cost effective. Nesters Australia is a fully licensed real estate company, providing a unique partnership model for our clients. They cut costs, increase service levels and provide greater control for clients, to help them get the best possible outcome for their property sale or purchase. Nesters also offer a FREE fully transactional iOS and Android application, which allows buyers and sellers to interact directly, in a more controlled and supportive way. Nesters Website- https://nesters.com.au/ Nesters FB- https://www.facebook.com/pg/nestersaustralia In this interview we discuss- -How to regain control as a seller. -Where the property market is heading. -Transperancy and Price point. -Some of the biggest challenges faced. :51- History 3:35- Price, Position, Presentation 4:02- Transparency and Price Point 7:24- Taking Back Control As a Seller 11:20- Biggest Challenges Faced 13:22- Best Advice Received 16:26- Contact Yadi Check Out What We Do - http://www.district32.com.au/ FB Page- https://www.facebook.com/district32perth/
Podcast interview with Karen Smith who operates Karen Smith Photography from the Wanneroo Small Business Expo. Karen Smith Photography Specialises in affordable Weddings, Engagements, Family, Maternity & Newborn portraits. Karen's goal is to give you the highest quality images. In our interview Karen shares- -The biggest mistake so many people make when taking photo's. -How to create a visually appealing image. -The benefits of a professional photograph. Karens Website- http://karensmithphotography.com.au/ FB Page- https://www.facebook.com/KarenSmithPhotography/ :12- Examples of How Professional Photos Have Helped Businesses. 2:47- Biggest Mistakes People Can Make 3:55- Contacting Karen Check Out What We Do - http://www.district32.com.au/ FB Page- https://www.facebook.com/district32perth/
In this episode I interview Danielle Dinse from "Start Consulting". Danielle is an executive leader with over 15 years of experience transforming customer facing technology within global Banking and Telecoms markets. She has previously held management positions within multinationals Telstra, JP Morgan, UBS and Goldman Sachs. Danielle is the Co Founder of Start Consulting which is a boutique consultancy that provides expertise in People Management, Change Management and Project Management. Start Consulting's key principle focuses on adopting an inclusive and collaborative leadership style, anticipating challenges and facilitating solutions across the domains of organisational culture, systems, processes and capabilities. Start Consulting Website- http://startconsulting.com.au/ Danielle's Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielledinse In this interview we cover- -The impact change management can make to your business. -What is change management and why your business success relies upon it. -How did Start Consulting start up and what are some of the incredible results Danielle has achieved. :40- How Start Consulting Came About 3:11- What Is Change Management And Why Is It So Important 8:25- Most Exciting Things In Business 10:47- Amazing Results Generated In Business 15:54- Contact Danielle Check Out What We Do - http://www.district32.com.au/ FB Page- https://www.facebook.com/district32perth/
Podcast interview with Kris Kern who operates Mind And Body Revival from the Wanneroo Small Business Expo. Kris’s passion is to help ordinary people to break free and transform their lives to live life the way they want it. Through her unique combination of hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique, her vast knowledge of natural remedies and how the body functions Kris can help you change your life forever. Whether it’s quitting smoking, losing weight, releasing trauma and fears or changing habits and patterns of a lifetime, if you’re ready for change, Kris will help you make it in record time, without drugs, side-effects, cravings or struggle. Kris' Website- http://www.mindandbodyrevival.com.au/ FB Page- https://www.facebook.com/MindAndBodyRevival/ In this interview we discuss- -How To Combat Pain Without Addictive Drugs. -How Hypnotherapy Can Help You Overcome Chronic Pain. -The Healing Benefits Of Hypnotherapy. :35- Why So Many People Rely On Painkillers/ traditional Medicine. 4:24- Amazing Results Kris Has Achieved. 7:49- Contacting Kris 8:28- DAMN The Pain Program Check Out What We Do - http://www.district32.com.au/ FB Page- https://www.facebook.com/district32perth/
Podcast interview with Kris Kern who operates Mind And Body Revival from the Wanneroo Small Business Expo. Kris’s passion is to help ordinary people to break free and transform their lives to live life the way they want it. Through her unique combination of hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique, her vast knowledge of natural remedies and how the body functions Kris can help you change your life forever. Whether it’s quitting smoking, losing weight, releasing trauma and fears or changing habits and patterns of a lifetime, if you’re ready for change, Kris will help you make it in record time, without drugs, side-effects, cravings or struggle. Kris' Website- http://www.mindandbodyrevival.com.au/ FB Page- https://www.facebook.com/MindAndBodyRevival/ In this interview we discuss- -How Hypnotherapy works -How To Heal/ Overcome Pain and Issues Naturally -The Benefits of Hypnotherapy in your life :49- Driving Force Behind Business 2:05- What Is Hypnotherapy? 5:49- Problems That Hypnotherapy Help You Overcome 10:00- How To Create A Natural Pain Relief System 10:57- Contact Kris Check Out What We Do - http://www.district32.com.au/ FB Page- https://www.facebook.com/district32perth/
Podcast interview with Karen Smith who operates Karen Smith Photography from the Wanneroo Small Business Expo. Karen Smith Photography Specialises in affordable Weddings, Engagements, Family, Maternity & Newborn portraits. Karen's goal is to give you the highest quality images. Karens Website- http://karensmithphotography.com.au/ FB Page- https://www.facebook.com/KarenSmithPhotography/ In our interview Karen shares- -How to create amazing stand out photographs for your business. -How to maximise the impact your photos have :30- The Incredible Work Karen Does 1:20- What Started Karen's Photography Journey 1:41- Educating Yourself 2:52- Biggest Highlights In Business 5:56- How To Make Your Photographs More Professional 7:58- Contacting Karen Check Out What We Do - http://www.district32.com.au/ FB Page- https://www.facebook.com/district32perth/
Podcast interview with Mayor Tracey Roberts who is the Mayor of the City Of Wanneroo. Mayor Tracey Roberts was elected Mayor of the City of Wanneroo in 2011 and held the position of Deputy Mayor prior to this. Tracey is intensely involved in the strategic leadership of the City, including strategic planning, resource allocation and financial management of the City’s $200 million budget and $1.184 billion value of assets. Tracey has qualifications in Business Management and in 2010 was one of the first recipients of a Local Government Scholarship. City Of Wanneroo Website- http://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/ :23- What The City Of Wanneroo Hoped To Gain From the Expo 1:26- Creating Opportunities for Businesses 1:55- Time as the Mayor 3:15- Relating to the Community 3:28- Biggest Achievements/ Takeaways During Time As Mayor 5:17- From Little Things, Big Things Grow 6:08- Most Exciting Things Heading into The Future
Podcast interview with Alicia Menkveld who operates Small Business Success Skills from the Wanneroo Small Business Expo. For the last 16 years Alicia has consulted for companies ranging from small businesses to listed corporate companies in the areas of business strategy, marketing and sales. She is a twice-published author and often speaks about business, bravery and productivity. Small Business Success Skills works exclusively with business owners who want a better business and to have a life back. Our business advice and programs combine business savvy with mindset, systems and the right support so you can pivot quicker and shorten your business growth learning curve, dramatically. Alicia's Website- http://www.aliciamenkveld.com/ FB Page- https://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSuccessSkills :50- How Alicia Started Her Business Journey 1:42- When The Overwhelm Sets In 2:31- Working For A Tyrant... Ourself 4:55- Tips To Get Back Your Time As a Business Owner 5:20- Start Saying No 6:51- MI3 9:15- Moving Forward In Business 11:10- Walking Around With Business Shame 12:55- Contact Alicia Check Out What We Do - http://www.district32.com.au/ FB Page- https://www.facebook.com/district32perth/