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Sarah Stow
Welcome to the Launch Your Biz NOW podcast with your host, Sarah Stow from Business Brains. This is the podcast to help aspiring business owners launch and grow a business by using key learnings and actionable steps shared in every episode. We want to help you launch a scalable business from the ground up on a shoe string budget. From idea stage, to launch, to creating the wildly successful business of your dreams.
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You would have to be living under a rock right now to not have seen the hype that has been the lead up to the barbie movie.
Barbie is an icon, perhaps the best known toy in the world.
I myself grew up idolising barbie. I loved everything about her. Dressing her up, pretend play, brushing her hair, it really was just like the song. She was a big part of my child hood.
However, arguably, once the naughties generation was born, Barbie seemed to be missing their mark with this very aware generation. They were no longer relevant, it was a dying brand, and they were leaving a legacy that some might say was a smudge sexualised, monogamist, and all in all a highly questionable brand.
The traditionally thin-waisted, blonde-haired doll has long been criticised for setting unrealistic body standards. Even after Mattel introduced a Curvy Barbie in 2016 and then barbies that represented a different, wider demographic group, they still missed the mark, the original Barbie has stuck in people’s minds and for good reason, people buy into aspiration, for better or worse, people don’t buy into air quotes normal.
So how has Mattel managed to turn it all around with the Barbie movie? Well, have a listen, I think this is sheer business brilliance.
In today's episode I share with you a learning process I've gone through to help me make the hard decisions I need to in life, to not live a subpar life.
Following on from my psychology trend lately, this one is a deep dive into some key learnings for me.
It is a big conversation, and a time where you really have to consider your role in your life, what you want from life, and where you want this thing called life to go.
In the episode I refer to a 4-step framework I use to help me to uplevel my life.
This is the 4 step process in which I analyse situations and my life.
Step 1 – Reflection
In my personal development practice I like to reflect. Whether this is a conscious exercise where I sit and spend half an hour journaling, meditating, or just thinking about my life and where I am at, or now that I practice it more regularly, reflection might look like a car trip, a walk, a bath, or a quiet time where I take a moment to assess.
Step 2 – Awareness
Once you reflect you have to become aware, aware to what is around you, your actions, your reactions, the actions and reactions of others, but most importantly what you want.
Step 3 – Consider
Consider what better response you could have had, how things could of gone differently, your part in the situation, others parts in the situation, the seriousness of it, the outcome of it, and how it sits with you. Try to take the emotion out of it and look at it logically, but then also understand your emotions to it and whether they are rationale.
Step 4 – Adjust
Is it something that needs to change? Is it the entirety of the relationship or situation or is there an area you can address to get what you need from the situation.
Have a listen and see if any of this resonates for you.
In Today's episode I dive into leadership and relationships.
How the two intertwine with eachother and what makes a great leader.
I talk through using connection as the driving force to become a great leader, in turn, creating a great culture.
But to understand how to achieve connection, you need to understand human phyche and how people work.
I share my summarised version of the psychology of people and what capacity people need to have to be in a place to develop strong connection, and once they've reached that place, how then do you connect with people based on their learning style.
These are just a few of my recent musings...
I then share how this can be used to become a great leader.
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5 Love Languages
Discover Your Love Language® - The 5 Love Languages®
Simon Sinek - How can you calculate love
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In today's episode I talk about whether it is important to have something with 'thud value' for a service based or online business.
What I am talking about here is a physical brochure, book, or something else along those lines that makes up a part of your product ecosystem.
This is more me hypothesising on my plans for what I am doing and why I want to add a physical book into my product mix. But I also put the shoutout to you, is it relevant any more? Is it needed?
There's 3 potential benefits I see around credibility, professionalism and a point of difference, but what you you think?
Let me know over on Instagram.
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So what does it mean when I say to analyse your numbers and what sort of things would you be looking for?
In today's episode I run through an example of a deep dive I did recently for a business assessing why sales were down in an area and share how you can use this method in oyur business to understand your numbers better.
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In today's episode I share the differences that come withg selling Business to Business, over Business to Consumer.
Even more so Businss to Big Business.
If you have been trying to sell to a bigger business and not getting the traction you are after. This one is for you.
Step 1 - Consider the stake holders.
Step 2 - Create messaging for each stake holder.
Step 3 - Get top down buy in.
Step 4 - Ensure each stakeholder buys in.
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In today's episode I share a concept that I've been pondering on a lot lately, and that is around how different the world will look in the next 5 years and what my place in it will be.
I came across a post by Laura Hartley that deeply resonated with me that I share in this episode and talk through the 3 architypes Laura shares and how this piqued my interest with my musings and hopefully piques yours too.
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Laura Hartley
Welcome - Laura Hartley | Public Love Enterprises
Today's show is a little different. It isn't business at all. it is about money, and in fact, kids and money. As my youngest turns 1 it means it is also the time I set up his investment account to start investing for him.
In this episode I share how I try to educate my kids around money, but also how I invest for my kids and what that looks like.
It is something I get asked about often so I thought I'd go off the usual track here to share something a little different.
DM me on Insta to let me know what you think and what you do around money.
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In the Business Brains Money Method I teach to have a separate bank account for fixed and variable expenses in your business. Recently I was asked if it is really necessary to split these expenses into two accounts or could you just use one? Here are 5 reasons why you should absolutely split these accounts. 1. To monitor your cost to serve as easily as looking at the balance of a bank account. 2. To know if you need to spend more on marketing. 3. To know if you are making a Return on Investment (ROI) in your marketing. 4. To easily know if a project/s costs have blown out and review why. 5. To pick up on underperforming areas in your business faster By separating your accounts, you can easily be sure that your numbers in your business are working, and you are on track to meet your goals. It allows you to assess where your business is at in any point in time with just a quick glance of your bank accounts.
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In the Business Brains Money Method I teach to have a separate bank account for fixed and variable expenses in your business. Recently I was asked if it is really necessary to split these expenses into two accounts or could you just use one? Here are 5 reasons why you should absolutely split these accounts. 1. To monitor your cost to serve as easily as looking at the balance of a bank account. 2. To know if you need to spend more on marketing. 3. To know if you are making a Return on Investment (ROI) in your marketing. 4. To easily know if a project/s costs have blown out and review why. 5. To pick up on underperforming areas in your business faster By separating your accounts, you can easily be sure that your numbers in your business are working, and you are on track to meet your goals. It allows you to assess where your business is at in any point in time with just a quick glance of your bank accounts.
SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Many business owners focus on sales price or discounting to move more products, but this can be a mistake. Profit should be the main focus. Profit is the reason you're in business. "Turnover is vanity and profit is sanity." Sacrificing profit for sales can hurt your bottom line. Focus on the gross profit you make on each product. This allows you to maximize your profit and ensures your team is focused on selling higher-margin products. By focusing on gross profit, you can increase profits and improve your wealth. Don't sacrifice profit for sales. Focus on gross profit and selling higher-margin products to improve your business's bottom line and increase your wealth. Alternative ideas to boost sales. -Multiple purchase deal -Package deal -Buy 1 get one free -Loss leader bundle SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Kirsty Allen is the Candle Business Coach, Podcast Host, Mum of 3 and Kindness Advocator. As a busy candle maker, Kirsty’s focus is to empower and teach fellow chandlers how to transform and grow their candle businesses with purpose. In this episode we talk about how Kirsty niched right down, and the benefits that gives her in business, one of those benefits is that she absolutely owns the market of candle makers, known as 'The Candle Business Coach,' and we talk about why that could be a strategy you look at in your business too. Kirsty shares her perfect product ecosystem which I just love! We talk about intentional products and creating a business that works for you, and how this creates a sustainable, scalable business. SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au GUEST LINKS Website: https://www.candlebusinesscoach.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candlebusinesscoach/ Podcast: Candle Business Coach - https://tinyurl.com/CBC-podcast
The Profit-Boosting Magic of Selling Higher-Margin Products. A case study of finding profit for a retail store Running a business is tough, especially when profits are thin. But sometimes, all it takes is a little strategic thinking to turn things around. Take this case study for a retail store, for example. They were struggling to turn a profit, but with a little help and knowing their numbers, they managed to improve their gross profit margin and boost their expected profits by over $200,000. Here's how it works. Step One: Review Your Products and Calculate Gross Profit Percentage - They took a look at their product offerings and calculated the gross profit percentage for each product. This helped them identify which products were driving the most profit and which ones were dragging them down. Step Two: Set a Target for Average Gross Profit Margin - Once they knew where they stood, they set a target for their average gross profit margin. This gave them a clear goal to work towards. Step Three: Identify Lower Margin Products to Improve - With their target in mind, they reviewed all their lower margin products to see if they could improve their margins. They increased prices on some, found better suppliers for others, and stopped selling some altogether. Step Four: Set Up a Sales Pathway for Higher-Margin Products - With their product lineup refined, they set up a sales pathway to guide their team towards selling higher-margin products. They set individual gross profit margin targets for each team member and held them accountable for reaching them. Step Five: Review, Refine, and Repeat - They now regularly reviewed their progress, refine their strategies, and make adjustments as needed. Thanks to these five steps, they are able to improve their gross profit margin by over $200,000. What's more, they did it all while still providing great products and service to their customers. So, if you're looking to improve your business's bottom line, don't be afraid to focus on higher-margin products. It just might be the magic bullet your business needs!
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In today's episode I share 5 Ways to Make Your Home Page a Customer Magnet Your home page is like the online equivalent of a storefront. You wouldn't want potential customers to be scared away by a dingy, cluttered, or confusing storefront, would you? So why risk it with your home page? A poorly designed home page can cause potential customers to click away faster than you can say 'lost sale.' Don't let that be your business! Here are five ways to make your home page irresistible to customers. "Who are you and what do you do? (In two sentences or less)" - The Elevator Pitch "What makes you special? (Hint: Be the best at something!)" - The Unique Selling Proposition "Who do you serve? (Be specific!)" - The Target Market "How can you solve their problems? (Focus on benefits!)" - The Value Proposition "What do you want them to do next? (Call to Action time!)" - The Conversion Strategy "Remember, your home page is like a virtual first impression. You want potential customers to be wowed, not weirded out. By following these five tips, you'll be well on your way to creating a home page that customers can't resist. Happy converting!"
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At the time of recording this podcast my business just passed the 4-month mark. In that time, I have just ticked over $30,000 in sales. This has been through different income sources in different ways. In this episode I talk about what got me to my first $30,000, what I've learnt from this, and where to from here. SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
In this episode I share what has been happening for me over the last 6 months with a new baby, separation, multiple moves, and finally coming out the other side. It has been a challenging time for me personally, especially when I had to consistently keep showing up for this podcast and my students, even when I wanted to just curl up in bed and hide from the world. In this episode I share how this was hard, but it actually helped me. SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
In todays episode on the podcast I cover Getting podcast guest gigs! How to do it & What to do and What not to do. We talk about; -Why you would want to do it -What’s in it for the podcast host -Pitching to a host -Preparing for the interview -What to do on the interview -Post interview best practice SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
I'm excited to share some tips with you today that will make managing your money so much easier. As you know, I've been on a bit of a money thread lately, and I wanted to share something with you that you might not know about: managing expenses in your accounting software. While the basic chart of accounts in software like Xero or MYOB is a good starting point, it might not be enough for tracking your expenses effectively. If you don't break up your expenses enough, it can be easy to lose track of where you're spending your money. For example, if you spend certain costs on certain products, it would be helpful to have each of these products separate in your chart of accounts. That way, you can see how much money each product is making and what its cost to serve actually is. Similarly, if you have multiple subscriptions, it's important to divide them up into their own accounts, so you don't pay for expenses that you don't need. I have my own Business Brain's Money Method, which involves allocating each type of expense to a different bank account. I also like to add what those bank accounts are in front of each of my charter accounts. By doing this, it's easier to know what you're actually looking at and what expenses are going under what account. If you're not already customizing your chart of accounts, I recommend that you explore your accounting software and see what extra accounts you can set up. In Xero, for example, you can click on the accounting tab and then scroll down to the advanced chart of accounts. This is where you can see what accounts you have set up for your business and customize them to titles that make sense for you and your business. It's really easy to do this, and you don't need an accountant to help you. You can look at the way the settings are for the same type of expense and match that in what you set up for your own chart of accounts. By doing this, you can easily track your expenses and make sure you're getting value for money. I find customizing my chart of accounts really helpful and empowering, and I think you will too. So, if you haven't already, go ahead and dive in to your accounting software and customize your chart of accounts to suit your business. It's a simple step, but it can make a big difference in managing your money effectively. Listen to the episode to find out more. SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Today I had past Business Brains alumni, Kelly-Anne Allen from Enchanted Kin join me for a very important chat, we spoke about what it means to intentionally set up your business when you have little ones around.
We discuss the challenges we experience doing business with young kids, but most importantly the benefits that business gives you when you are trying to balance family and work. Kelly shares how she has set her business up with intention and what that means for her.
Kelly shared tips we can use now to find more connection with our children and incorporate them into our world, and us into theirs. It was a beautiful chat on an important topic. Enjoy! SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au GUEST LINKS Website: https://enchantedkin.com Kelly's free guide: https://enchantedkin.com/magicnow Insta @_enchantedkin Tiktok @enchantedkin
I wanted to introduce you further to my Business Brains money Method. As you may know, this is something that's been included in my course from the very beginning, but recently I've had a huge breakthrough and taken it to the next level. I'm really excited about what this means for the future and how we can use the Business Brains Money method to better understand and leverage our businesses. One of the things that I know many people struggle with when it comes to running their business is managing their cash flow. Often, they're just leaving it to their accountant to handle and not really taking an active role in understanding what's going on. Additionally, they may have goals for their business but don't know how to reach them. That's where the Business Brains Money Method comes in. It not only provides a way to manage your money, but it also helps you tangibly manage your business growth and identify what your business needs to get where you want it to be. It's really powerful stuff! I've been working on some changes to the method, and I'm excited to be rolling them out in my Launch Your Business Now course. I've already done a test run in my own business and my mom's business, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. I can't wait to see how it goes when we roll it out to my students. So, what exactly is the Business Brains Money Method? At its core, it's a simple cash flow management system that's designed to be easy to understand and use. Too often, businesses are just looking at their profit and loss statements and not really sure what they mean. I wanted to give people a better understanding of their finances so they can make more informed decisions about their business. To that end, I've developed a system that breaks down your cash flow into percentages and splits it out into different accounts. This helps you easily manage your money and know exactly what you have available for different areas of your business. You don't have to be an accountant to use it - it's designed to be accessible and intuitive. If you're struggling with cash flow management in your business or just want a better understanding of your finances, I encourage you to check out the Business Brains Money Method. It's a game-changer and I'm really excited to be sharing it with my community. Listen to the episode to find out more. SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
In a past podcast episode, I shared my thoughts on the potential of the AI world and where it is heading. I introduced the AI onion layers where the first layer is automation software, the second layer is actual artificial intelligence programs, and the third layer is when we could use these two layers together. Well, in this episode I dive further! This is the game changer when automation and AI can work together. The combination of narrow AI programs will give rise to a General AI which is like having a free virtual assistant for your business. This is mind-blowing! AI is already being used in businesses through plugins, and it is only going to become more common. These plugins can make your software and programs better, and you can use artificial intelligence in your business today. The future is looking bright, and I believe that we are going to see a significant transformation in AI in the near future. We are getting closer to the point where we can interact with AI and marry it with other platforms, and that is going to revolutionize the way we live and do business. Narrow AI programs exist for various tasks such as creating text, audio, voice, and images. General AI that combines all areas of narrow AI is expected to come to light very soon, and it is mind-blowing. It is essential to note that AI will not replace humans but enhance their work. It can free up their time to focus on other essential tasks and improve work efficiency. AI has immense potential in various fields and can change the world for the better. P.S These show notes were generated by AI from my podcast transcript. SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
I discovered something that has completely blown my mind and made my life, as well as my students', so much better. As many of you know, I am absolutely obsessed with using artificial intelligence (AI) to help out in business, and I truly believe that it is a small business owner's best friend. As an entrepreneur, I understand that we don't always have the time or resources that larger businesses have, and so we must be scrappy in order to succeed. That's where AI comes in. It's a game changer, and I'm absolutely thrilled to share this discovery with you. Now, let me tell you what happened. A little while ago, I was looking for a copywriter to turn my podcast transcripts into blog articles. I wanted to have written content to go along with my audio and video content, and to really step up my repurposing game. However, I found that the cost of hiring a copywriter was high, and I wasn't completely satisfied with the quality of the articles. That's when I had an idea. I decided to try out an AI program called Chat GPT. This program, developed by OpenAI, is an artificial intelligence text generator that can be asked anything and will provide a response by accessing the worldwide web. I had used Descript, a program that transcribes audio and video files, to create a transcription of my podcast. Then, I pasted the transcription into Chat GPT and asked it to turn it into a blog article. To my surprise, Chat GPT generated a couple hundred words of summary from the podcast. Of course, I had to play around with it a bit and be careful with the prompts I gave it. Sometimes, it came out as if it was talking to the audience in third person, which was not what I wanted. But overall, I was impressed with the quality of the articles it produced. Using AI to help me with my content creation has been a game changer. Not only has it saved me time and money, but it has also provided me with a new level of creativity and inspiration. I encourage all business owners to consider using AI to help with their content creation and other aspects of their business. Trust me, it will be your new best friend. P.S. ChatGPT wrote these show notes! And created the content for the Instagram carousel for this episode. Impressed yet? SHOW LINKS ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com/chat Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Today's episode focuses on improving your offer by looking at the the 6 stages of offer creation. 1. The Outcome/Problems/Solutions What problem does someone have that you can offer a solution to and what outcome do they get? 2. The What What you deliver 3. The How How you deliver it 4. The Why Why they should want it 5. Esurance How can you ensure they get results? 6. Offer Promise Now you know the key metrics, what's the product promise? Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Today I answer a listener question. Do I need to integrate all of my bank accounts with Xero? In this episode we cover, What are bank feeds? Why you want to use them, and Why you should link all business bank accounts. SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Today on the show I am joined by Jody Dontje to talk all things owning your voice and the ripple effect this can have on your life and business. Jody Dontje is in the Top 28 Speakers Globally, a TEDx Talker Speaker and a Professional Coach who is passionate about empowering Heart-Centred Leaders to overcome their Fear of Public Speaking and become Confident, Purposeful & Inspiring Speakers. Jody built a successful 6 Figure Speaking & Coaching Business in less than 15 months and since then has supported thousands of Leaders globally with her Proven VOICE Activation Formula. Jody knows from experience that when leaders truly own our voices with confidence online and offline, they can manifest their dream lives, business, and careers. Jody understands the struggle. Due severe racism and bullying growing up, Jody struggled with her confidence, self-esteem, and identity for many years, feeling as though her voice didn’t matter. It was through public speaking after becoming a humanitarian and starting a non-for-profit movement in Nepal that she truly activated her potential. This then led to Jody creating her dream life and business. Jody is on a mission to help 1,000,000 Heart-Centred Leaders to truly own their voices with confidence, step into their aligned and authentic selves, and manifest their dream lives, businesses, and careers. Jody is bringing humanity and curiosity back into conversation. Be Brave. Be Vulnerable. Be Kind. Confident Speakers. Inspiring Leaders. SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au Check out the new and improved Launch Your Biz Now course – Now a 12-week program for existing business owners to ignite their businesses potential and scale to lifestyle business stage. https://www.businessbrains.co/launchyourbiznow GUEST LINKS For all freebies and main links this is Jody Dontje's LinkedTree: -> https://linktr.ee/jodydontje For Individual here are a few main links: www.jodydontje.com (free resources and contact Jody here) www.facebook.com/jodydontjespeaking (add Jody here) www.linkedin.com/in/jodydontje/ (add Jody here) instagram.com/jodydontjecoaching/ (follow Jody here)
I was asked a question by a listener which I thought would be a great question to share on the podcast. "Do you have to pay GST if you haven't earned over $75,000 but registered?" If you have a question let me know over at Instagram and I might be able to answer yours for you too. In this episode, we cover the following: What is GST? When do you have to register for it? When do you have to pay it? SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
DOORS ARE OPEN NOW TO JOIN THE BIZ BUILDER 6-WEEK LAUNCH INTENSIVE ONLINE COURSE! CLOSE FRIDAY 3RD OF FEBRUARY. COURSE STARTS MONDAY FEBRUARY 6. 1. Starting a business while on maternity leave can be the perfect option! 2. You have the security of a job to go back to. 3. You have time to get the business set up. 4. You can earn extra income from your business, so you don't have to go back to work so fast. 5. You can do the business in the time that works for you around your baby. 6. It allows you to test your business idea before going all in. 7. Depending on your goal you can either go back to work and have an established side hustle, or if its booming, go all in on your business. 8. To find out more and when you know you can go all in on your business and quit your 9 to 5. 9. Listen to BONUS episode 64 of the Launch Your Biz Now podcast to dive into this more. 10. Doors open now to join The Biz Builder course to set up your new business. Check out the course; https://www.businessbrains.co/thebizbuilder
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DOORS ARE OPEN NOW TO JOIN THE BIZ BUILDER 6-WEEK LAUNCH INTENSIVE ONLINE COURSE! CLOSE FRIDAY 3RD OF FEBRUARY. COURSE STARTS MONDAY FEBRUARY 6. Starting a business as a side hustle can be the perfect option. You don't need to go all in straight away. Starting as a side hustle can help protect against economic uncertainty. It can allow you to have the safety net of a job. It allows you to have regular income as your business establishes. It allows you to build up some cash reserves before going all in. It allows you to test your business idea before going all in. To find out more and when you know you can go all in on your business and quit your 9 to 5. Listen to BONUS episode 63 of the Launch Your Biz Now podcast. Doors open now to join The Biz Builder course to set up your new business. Check out the course; https://www.businessbrains.co/thebizbuilder Book a Discovery Call; https://www.businessbrains.co/offers/jSRuAwt3
DOORS ARE OPEN NOW TO JOIN THE BIZ BUILDER 6-WEEK LAUNCH INTENSIVE ONLINE COURSE! CLOSE FRIDAY 3RD OF FEBRUARY. COURSE STARTS MONDAY FEBRUARY 6. In today's episode I cover off 11 mistakes I see people make when setting up a new business so you don't make them. 1. Not looking at ways to DIY their launch to make it more affordable. 2. Not taking action due to fear of failure. 3. Wanting to get experts to help with every stage of the business setup process making it unaffordable. 4. Cutting out stages in the startup process because they are unaffordable to get done and then wondering why the business isn't getting the results they'd hoped for. 5. Doubting their skillsets and knowledge. 6. Looking at everyone else and comparing themselves to them and why they are less than. 7. Worrying about what people will think. 8. Wasting time on unimportant things and not achieving the things that really matter. 9. Not prioritising their goals. 10. Making excuses of why they can't do it. 11. Getting advice from the wrong people. Check out the course; https://www.businessbrains.co/thebizbuilder Book a Discovery Call; https://www.businessbrains.co/offers/jSRuAwt3
Doors are officially open to join in the next round of The Biz Builder 6-week Launch Intensive course to start your new business! In this episode I share a limited time bonus you could get your hands on by signing up today and how to book in a Discovery call with me for today or Friday to brainstorm your business idea. Doors close midnight Friday the 3rd of February 2023. Course starts Monday 6th of February. Check out the course; https://www.businessbrains.co/thebizbuilder Book a Discovery Call; https://www.businessbrains.co/offers/jSRuAwt3
You might have listened to Emily's first interview on the podcast back in September just after she signed up to do my course to help launch her business. Well, it is 3 months later, and she has now launched not just one but two businesses! Here all the details of her journey so far. In this episode, we cover the following: - Emily's startup story - Emily's experience of using my course to help set up her business SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au OUR OFFERINGS THE BIZ BUILDER – 6-week Launch Intensive Course to help you start a business that thrives. https://www.businessbrains.co/thebizbuilder LAUNCH YOUR BIZ NOW – 12-week Program for existing business owners to ignite their businesses potential and scale to lifestyle business stage. https://www.businessbrains.co/launchyourbiznow GUEST LINKS Rise Education Support Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rise.educationsupport/ Rise Education Support Instagram https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087332597535 Rise Education Support Website - While you are there, download Emily's freebie, 10 Simple Daily Activities to Support Your Child's Reading Skills. https://www.riseeducationsupport.net/
On the show I am joined by one of our course Alumni, the beautiful Abbey Ward who has just launched her new business, Milky Lane Jewellery Co. Congratulations Abbey!!! Abbey shares her journey so far and her key learnings in her startup journey.
Jump over and download Abbey's free guide, The Guide to Cherishing Your Breastfeeding Journey. https://www.milkylanejewellery.com/freebies
SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au OUR OFFERINGS THE BIZ BUILDER – 6-week Launch Intensive Course to help you start a business that thrives. https://www.businessbrains.co/thebizbuilder LAUNCH YOUR BIZ NOW – 12-week Program for existing business owners to ignite their businesses potential and scale to lifestyle business stage. https://www.businessbrains.co/launchyourbiznow GUEST LINKS Website https://www.milkylanejewellery.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/milkylanejewellery Instagram https://www.instagram.com/milkylane_jewellery/
Hi {{ first_name }},
To celebrate the launch of the new and updated 12-week Launch Your Biz Now Program (doors are open now, course starting Monday the 30th of January) I have put together a special free offer for you.
I have put something together for you called... drumroll please
Your Business Scorecard By completing the scorecard you will learn where you are sitting on your business journey regarding the 5 elements needed to scale your business to lifestyle stage, and then learn the steps you can take to scale your business to multi-6-figure plus profit and beyond.
How it works...
Step 1: Complete the quiz here to find out where you are sitting in your business.
Step 2: Book a time for a free 15-minute Discovery call with me to review your results, understand the areas your business is thriving in and areas where if you focus on improving can have the most impact in growing your business.
NOTE: These will only be available Tuesday the 24th and Wednesday the 25th, this is a LIMITED TIME, LIMITED AVAILABILITY offer.
Step 3: Show up for the call through this portal and let's start taking massive action.
Our Business Brains Hashtag #TAKEMASSIVEACTION is the ethos for this week.
Your time is now.
The doors are open now to join me for this LIVE round of the Launch Your Biz Now 12-week program until Friday the 27th only! You have 5 days to join. This is the course to scale your existing business to 6-figure-profit and beyond and help you build a beautiful lifestyle business! (Aspiring business owners there's an offer at the end of this email for you).
As an early sign-up bonus, I have a special offer for you, sign up today or tomorrow and you will also receive my...
Killer Website Copy Guide Guide. This guide is a must to turn your website into more than just a glorified business card and a tool to help DIY your website copy to create a website people actually want to read.
(If you've already signed up, don't worry. This is already going to be on its way to you)
If you are looking for a smaller group size so you get more 1-on-1 support then jump into this round, for this round I am doing what I call a soft launch, so it's a no fluff minimal promotion launch because I want a small group of ideal business owners that are ready to make big impact in their business and for me to have the time to really support them in their journey.
if you have any questions, reach out!
- Sarah x
P.S. If you are sitting there thinking this is all good and well Sarah, but I haven't started my business yet, what about me...
Well don't worry, the doors are officially open to The Biz Builder 6-week Launch Intensive which is my course to help you start a business next Monday,
but I've got a special early bird offer for you. If you sign up this week, as an extra BONUS you'll receive one of my favourite guides I've created...
The Business Owners Guide to Writing Compelling Content That Converts.
This is filled with content prompts for writing great copy that people actually want to engage with for your small business. Come up with 210 content ideas in an hour using this formula.
So, if you want to swipe yourself a copy of that, jump in fast and I will see you in the community!
You might have listened to Leanne's first interview on the podcast back in September just after she signed up to do my course to help launch her business. Well, it is 3 months later, and she has now launched her business and within 1-week of opening has locked in projected income of 63% of her expenses from memberships only and well and truly expects the income to be profitable with in the first 3-months and be taking a wage. To find out more about Leanne's journey so far. In this episode, we cover the following: - Leanne's startup story - Leanne's experience of using my course to help set up her business SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au OUR OFFERINGS THE BIZ BUILDER – 6-week Launch Intensive Course to help you start a business that thrives. https://www.businessbrains.co/thebizbuilder LAUNCH YOUR BIZ NOW – 12-week Program for existing business owners to ignite their businesses potential and scale to lifestyle business stage. https://www.businessbrains.co/launchyourbiznow GUEST LINKS Mysa Movement Website https://www.mysamove.com.au/ Mysa Movement Facebook https://www.facebook.com/yogamovementwithleanne Mysa Movement Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mysa_movement_/
It is exciting!!! In today's episode I drop the details of my new program that is just about to Launch. There's been a few changes happening over at Business Brains HQ and this is one of the big drops I've been waiting for... It is all about scaling your business to lifestyle business stage. So in this episode I share the key elements you need to have in place to scale your business. -Build Trust -Build Assets -Build Systems -Build Team And this is all underpinned by knowing your numbers. In this episode, we go through each of these in detail and I share what you need to do to get your business to lifestyle stage. SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au Check out the new and improved Launch Your Biz Now course – Now a 12-week program for existing business owners to ignite their businesses potential and scale to lifestyle business stage. https://www.businessbrains.co/launchyourbiznow
In this episode we cover why you should validate your business idea before you launch.
These reasons are: 1. It helps you identify potential problems and challenges. 2. It helps you gauge customer interest. 3. It helps you refine your idea. 4. It helps you save time and resources. Dive into the episode for more and to find out about our upcoming workshop. EPISODE LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
In this episode I cover how if you want your business to be the tool to your Dream Life - Your Product Suite is key.
Follow these 4 steps to create your dream life using your business. 1. Consider what your dream life looks like. 2. Consider the Outcome you deliver to your customer. 3. Price using value-based pricing based on the outcome. 4. Design Your Product Suite to match EPISODE LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
So how do you know if your business idea is any good?
Well, in today's episode we discuss just that. I also dive into an intro to my new FAVOURITE topic which is AI in Small Business by giving you an intro into what AI is and how it can help you in your business.
To top that off I do a deep dive into one of the AI programs I'm using in my business, manychat.com and I share how I am using this tool to make my life easier, and where I think the future of AI is heading. EPISODE LINKS The AI for Small Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/aiforbiz
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
In today's episode on the pod we run through my new course that is just LIVE: The Idea Accelerator!!!
The self-paced short course to help you decide on a business idea, an idea that it is viable and people are willing to pay for. This means you know that it is worth going all in on creating this business and it reduces the risk for you and your family of a failure, and allows you to be really clear in what you need to do.
I am excited. This is important and I've been wanting to get this out into the world for a while.. so here you are, enjoy guys!
I also share 5 steps to help you decide on a business idea to start getting that brain ticking while you are waiting for the live workshops....
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Identify your passion
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Evaluate the market demand
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Consider your skills and expertise
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Test your idea
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Seek advice from experts
EPISODE LINKS
The Idea Accelerator Mini Course
https://www.businessbrains.co/theideaaccelerator
Promo Code Valid until January 10th 2023, $100 Off: TRIPLETHREAT
Workshop 1: How to decide what business to start, even if you have a hundred ideas or none.
https://www.businessbrains.co/ideaworkshop 10/01/2023 @ 10:30am Workshop 2: How to set up your product suite for your new business, to give you your ideal life and business. https://www.businessbrains.co/productsuite 13/01/2023 @ 10:30am Workshop 3: How to validate your business idea before you create it, to make sure people want it and your idea ‘works’ before going all in. https://www.businessbrains.co/validateyouridea 17/01/2023 @ 10:30am
Thank you for sharing in my journey for 2022! In this episode, we cover the following: -What's happened with the podcast in 2022 -What's happened in my life in 2022 -What's happened with my business in 2022 -Onwards and upwards for 2023. SHOW LINKS Check out my new short course, ‘The Idea Accelerator.’ The self-paced short course to help you decide on a business idea, an idea that it is viable and people are willing to pay for. This means you know that it is worth going all in on creating this business and it reduces the risk for you and your family of a failure, and allows you to be really clear in what you need to do. https://www.businessbrains.co/theideaaccelerator Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au Give us a follow over on Tiktok at https://www.tiktok.com/@businessbrains.co
My focus lately has been on really thinking about how you can come up with the BEST business idea possible to give your new business the best chance of success. Something that sparked my interest is an earning potential value chain Shaan Puri mentioned where there are 5 levels of earning potential. In today's episode I discuss this and how you could use this concept in helping you decide on your business idea. In this episode, we cover the following: -The 5-stage earning potential hierarchy Level 1 - Logistics and Labour - Trading your time for money Level 2 - Optimisation - Incrementally making things better, a manager type role. Level 3- Performance - Paid to perform - Influencer/Podcaster/Youtuber/performer Level 4- Creativity - Coming up with the concept/idea/product and creating something new Level 5- Judgement - Getting paid for your judgement alone, think Warren Buffett SHOW LINKS Check out my new short course, ‘The Idea Accelerator.’ The self-paced short course to help you decide on a business idea, an idea that it is viable and people are willing to pay for. This means you know that it is worth going all in on creating this business and it reduces the risk for you and your family of a failure, and allows you to be really clear in what you need to do. https://www.businessbrains.co/theideaaccelerator Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au Give us a follow over on Tiktok at https://www.tiktok.com/@businessbrains.co
My guest today Lou is a Kitchen Coach, Mama and once-upon-a-time salad slinger to the Sydney CBD. Lou bought the concept of 'healthy lunch delivery' to the city in 2013 when you had to walk 45 minutes to get a half decent bowl of greens. These days she supports busy driven women to spark a passion for cooking. And to never ever ever ever feel disempowered around food, cooking or their ability to feed themselves and their family. Despite having full lives, businesses, careers and calendars. This is something a little bit different for the show. In this episode, we cover the following: -Why it is important to look after yourself to perform at optimal levels when starting or running your business. -How to create easy fast meals. -Healthy doesn't have to be hard.
I have a new course coming out soon, The Idea Accelerator. This course will help you develop, clarify, and test your business idea before launching. It is covering some big topics, and, in this episode, I wanted to just flesh out some of the concepts I want to include in the course, so you get to share in my reasoning and formulation of ideas. Really it gives you just a little insight into my brain. In this episode I cover; - The biggest risk when having a business that nobody talks about - mediocrity risk. - Market risk - Does anyone even want it? - Execution Risk - Can you do something better than it has been done before? - Technical Risk - You have an idea for a technical solution that you need to create though innovation, but you aren't sure if you can actually build it? SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au Give us a follow over on Tiktok at https://www.tiktok.com/@businessbrains.co
There are key stages every business goes through in their business journey. My goal is to get you to the beautiful lifestyle stage of business as fast as possible. That is the sweet spot to me and where you get the money, freedom, and flexibility you set out to have when you started your business.
In this episode, we cover the following: -The 9 key stages of Business, which are -Idea Stage You have an idea, or you have a hundred. You need to test it to see if it is viable and decide how your business will look. -Startup You have officially started your business, you are doing all the things such as setting up a website, doing your branding, and getting your first sales. -Solopreneur You are off and running with your business, but at this stage it is just you doing all the things and the business is 100% dependent on you showing up to earn the money. -Scale Just before you burn out you realise something has to give and you start to build out your systems, processes and your teams to scale your business. -Lifestyle Business It is then you make it to beautiful lifestyle business stage (my jam), at this stage you might be turning over $400k to $1m, with a 30-50% profit (depending on business type), and you'll have a few people in your team and you are no longer trading your time for money and are able to have the freedom, flexibility, and money you set out in business in the first place to have. -Growth Want to go bigger? That's cool! Here, you need to completely redo your business systems and processes again with teams in mind. You might have a board, but you'll definitely have managers looking after key areas of your business such as Sales, Marketing, HR etc. Your profit will drop as you invest to scale, but revenue will soar. -Big-small business This is a nice stage for an established business, and often where generational businesses sit. You have a big team of staff; you will likely not be 'on the tools' anymore. You have people for everything, your role might be just to manage that. -Small-big business Things are getting serious here, you might open to private equity investors and really be wanting to grow this business into something BIG. 100+ employees and growing! -Listed Here is where you launch on the stock exchange and you now answer to your shareholders and you manage the business, if you stay on as CEO that is. There is good money to be made if you can get a business to this point, but don't underestimate the work involved. SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au Give us a follow over on Tiktok at https://www.tiktok.com/@businessbrains.co?_t=8XHi8QcyVgQ&_r=1
Feel the fear and do it anyway! So Cliché, I know! But how do we actually do that!? We are not taught how to deal with fear in our business and life. Let's shine some light on this for those who are in the midst of all the feels and navigating their way through to starting their business. Swipe yourself a copy of Jess's 5 step guide below, that will equip you with the tools that will help you through the fear, rather than be paralysed by it.
Jess Soto-Ramirez, a Business Empowerment Coach for Women, is here to serve it up to you in a way that will light you up! After taking her own road trip down business lane, and realising how much of a mind game it is; she's merged lanes and is using her experience and tools to empower and ignite the BOSS in YOU to work WITH your mind, boost your confidence and claim your power so you can take your business to the next level and create a life that inspires you!
In this episode, we cover the following:
-What is imposter syndrome
-A framework you can follow to overcome imposter syndrome or negative self-talk to help you unravel blockages that are holding you back, so you can propel further in your business.
-Life hacks for personal growth
-How you can show up with confidence
-Creating a business that aligns with you
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Give us a follow over on Tiktok at
https://www.tiktok.com/@businessbrains.co?_t=8XHi8QcyVgQ&_r=1
GUEST LINKS
www.instagram.com/jesssotoramirez
Feel the fear guide:
https://www.subscribepage.com/feelthefear
I would never forgive myself if I didn't share what insurances you need for your business and something went wrong, it is a dry boring topic, but I've personally seen what happens if you don't have the right insurance in place, and today I've tried to make it lighthearted and an easy listen..
In this episode, we cover the following:
-What the different types of insurance are
-What insurance you need for your business
-Reach out to Bizcover for your insurance needs, link below.
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Bizcover
https://insure.bizcover.com.au/OccupationSelection?utm_source=BUSINESSBRAINS&utm_medium=Form&utm_campaign=BUSINESSBRAINS
What does this title even mean? A lead nurture sequence is the emails someone gets after they sign up for your email list or download a freebie you offer. I used to have a 5 email/7day onboarding sequence, which I've recently changed to 10 emails over 21 days.
In this episode, we cover the following:
-Why I changed to a 21-day email sequence
-What each email covers
-What I want to get out of my lead nurture sequence
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
As a new business, writing your marketing content often falls to you, the business owner, so in today's episode I'm going to share some great tips to write copy that people actually want to read.
In this episode, we cover the following:
-How to write copy people actually want to read using story.
-The TED Talk Methodology on writing a good story.
65% Story
25% Facts & Statistics
10% Credibility & Social Proof
-Create your Story Inventory
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
I noticed recently that I was doing something in my business that was putting me completely out of alignment with why I set up this business and doing business with purpose which is very important to me.
In this episode I cover:
-What the mistake was I was making.
-Signs you might need to revisit what you are doing.
-Burnout.
-Monday dread.
-How to fix it.
-Think about what lights you up in your business, or what doesn't. Look at ways to remove the things that don't put you in alignment.
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Become a show sponsor - email sarah@businessbrains.co for details
Traditional education verse online courses? They both have their place right?
In todays episode I share;
-The difference between the 2
-Why I love online courses
-Could an online course work for your business?
-What software to use
SHOW LINKS
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Claim the offer through this link;
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Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Become a show sponsor - email sarah@businessbrains.co for details
In today's episode I share a story of the transformation my baby Harry and I experienced recently when he attended hospital for the first time. The transformation for me was so immense I haven't stopped thinking about it, it has got me thinking more about the transformation I offer to people through my business, and I thought I'd share it to encourage you to consider the transformation you deliver to your customer.
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Become a show sponsor - email sarah@businessbrains.co for details
Should you put pricing on your website? You see this asked in business forums time and time again and it can divide people in their opinions. So, should you? Well for me I am a hell yes!!!! Here is share why.
In this episode, we cover the following:
Why people don't put their pricing on their website:
-Fear of their competitors knowing their pricing
-They don't have a solid idea of what their prices are or haven't niched down enough
-They use it as a sales tactic to lure you in
-They think they will lose the potential ongoing marketing opportunity
-They are price kickers
-They don't know their worth or don't believe in their pricing.
Why you should put pricing on your website:
-Transparency
-Cull people who aren't going to buy to save you time.
-Trust (remove the feeling of being ripped off)
-Break affordability beliefs (if it's not shown it must be too high)
-Helps people prepare
-Forces you to productise your service.
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Become a show sponsor - email sarah@businessbrains.co for details
So, you have created a pitch for your business? Now what...?
How do you actually use that pitch?
Back in episode 4 I talked about how to nail your pitch.
In today's episode I'm sharing 7 ways you can use your pitch in real life situations.
In this episode, we cover the following:
-Using your pitch when you meet people and they ask, "What do you do?"
-When you see people in groups or online asking for experts to contribute to publishing opportunities such as podcast interviews, TV shows, radio, newspaper or magazine articles.
-When you are pitching a story to the media
-When you are talking to peers to explain what makes what you do special/different
-When people join up to your mailing list, so they know who you are when they first read your emails
-As your Bio on social platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube etc.
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Become a show sponsor - email sarah@businessbrains.co for details
Today on the podcast I had one of my dear friends and a fellow Financial Adviser who I have known for 7 years if not more now.
You would have heard me in the show talk about why it is important to hold your peers close and that there is never competition, and this relationship is a perfect example as to why, we ran businesses at the same time as each other, in the same industry, but leant on each other for support over the last 7 years when we needed it as fellow business owners and I will always cherish that. As a side bar to this episode, reach out and find your people. Support & lift each other up!
Back to the episode, Pat is on today to talk about what happens if things go wrong in business. What do you do? And Pat not only helps advise business owners on what to do in their businesses but has first-hand experience on how you can manage it well, and what happens when it isn't managed well.
Pat was very generous in sharing his experiences in business.
Pat has been a financial adviser for the past 15 years and a business partner in the practice he works in for the past 7 years. He currently has a team of 5 advisers / business owners and 17 support staff with locations in Albury Wodonga, Wangaratta and Benalla. In addition to providing holistic values-based advice to individuals, Pat also helps businesses protect key people in the business and the business itself when there is a critical event such as the death or disablement of a business partner or key person and the agreements in place should a business partner wish to join, leave or if there is a falling out between key parties. As his own business has not been immune to such events, he shares his story and how they protected their business and themselves with prior planning and shareholder agreements at the time of buying into the business, and what happened when their majority shareholder was forced out of the business due a serious illness.
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
GUEST LINKS
www.templetonadvicegroup.com.au
33 Stanley Street Wodonga Vic 3690
This is the episode I couldn't decide whether to call it "Is starting a business wort it" or "Why some people shouldn't start a business?"
In this episode, we cover the following:
-Why you would start a business
-Why some people just shouldn't start a business
-The people that should start a business
-And the people that shouldn't start a business
SHOW LINKS
www.answerthepublic.com
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
If you want to build your business out of startup mode you need to have these 4 systems in place, and be looking at ways to systemise/automate/improve/adjust these systems, so what are the 4 systems every business needs to have in place? Well, in this episode we share just that.
In this episode, we cover the following:
- Your Product System
- Your Marketing System
- Your Sales System
- Your Operations System
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Now I know this podcast is all about starting a business, but let's consider building your business with the end in mind. Building a business that you can sell for a good profit is the icing on the cake of your business journey, so how do you build a business to sell? Well, we cover just that in today' episode.
In this episode, we cover the following:
- Turn your product into a service to make it 'sellable'
- Build systems into your business
- Build you out of the business
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Tracey is an unconventional business lawyer delivering confidence for small business owners. She’s all about doing law differently.
Tracey founded her business with an Empower Ethos and a commitment to educate and empower small business owners to back themselves legally. Tracey’s vision is to shift the business landscape by lifting the confidence of owners and entrepreneurs to build long-term sustainable businesses.
Tracey works with time-tight business owners and entrepreneurs to navigate their obligations, minimise their risk, and manage any legal roadblocks so that they can focus on driving business with confidence and peace of mind.
In this episode, we cover the following:
-The bare minimum every new business needs to cover them legally
-What to consider if you have partners in your business
-What you need to do if you employ staff
-What to do if you need to lease a building for your business
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
GUEST LINKS
Website: https://tmsolicitor.com.au/
Masterclass Series: https://tmsolicitor.com.au/legally-empowered-masterclass-series
The Annual Legal Checklist: https://tmsolicitor.com.au/checklist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmsolicitor/
Sometimes coming up with content to write in your Facebook and Instagram posts, or on your YouTube or podcast channel is HARD, I get it, so in today's episode I share a hack I use that makes this process sooooo much easier.
In this episode, we cover the following:
-A simple hack to make coming up with content ideas so much easier when you just don't feel like writing that post, recording that video, or whatever medium you use for your business.
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
I have been using Facebook lead generation ads to build my email list over the last 45 days. In this episode I share why I use Facebook ads, when it works well, how it might work in your product ecosystem to help new people discover your new business, and my results so far.
In this episode, we cover the following:
-What are lead generation ads
-Why use Facebook ads
-How they can fit into your product ecosystem journey
-The results I have had; 450 leads in 45 days at an average of about $3 a lead.
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Foreplay isn't just reserved for the bedroom guys, in this episode I share what the journey is from when someone finds your business to when they are ready to buy from you and the content you should be sharing on this journey to make them feel comfortable that they know, like, and trust you.
In this episode, we cover the following:
-That a business is a lot like a relationship
-Show your customer that you understand their problems
-Know what is holding them back
-Talk through their fears and limiting beliefs
-Talk though the transformation you help them achieve
-Plus the outcome they'll get
-And the person they will become once they have that outcome
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Leanne Sjogren joins me on the show today. Leanne is joining us for this round of the Launch Your Biz Now course and came on the show to share her new business idea which is launching in January; a yoga studio!
And you heard it here first guys, the name for the studio is Mysa Movement!!! Leanne shares the story behind the name and how she chose the name, plus why she wanted to join the Launch Your Biz Now course.
If you want to follow Leanne's journey, you can follow along on Facebook or Instagram through the links below.
Yoga Movement | Facebook
Leanne@yogamovement (@yogamovementwithleanne) • Instagram photos and videos
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
Join my signature 10-week course, “Launch Your Biz Now.” The doors are open for one week only and close TONIGHT and won’t be open again until 2023.
https://businessbrains.co/launchyourbiznow
Kelly-Anne Allen joins us on the show today in this bonus episode to celebrate doors open for the course (doors close for this round tomorrow). Kelly shares her business idea and how she is creating this business very purposefully with intention. Plus she shares why she is joining the course and what she wants to get out of it.
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
Join my signature 10-week course, “Launch Your Biz Now.” The doors are open for one week only now and close Sunday 11:59pm AEST time and won’t be open again until 2023.
https://businessbrains.co/launchyourbiznow
Emily Smith is joining us for the founding round of the Launch Your Biz Now course to launch her new tutoring business.
BUT, it is a tutoring business with a difference, after the work we have done it has changed from a trading time for money business idea to a product (service) business where Emily is now empowering parents to know how to help support their children at home, meaning Emily can build her business on her terms, that fits in with her lifestyle with 2 young kids (business on purpose), plus build an awesome business that lights her heart on fire.
In this episode, we cover the following:
-What Emily's business idea is
-Where Emily is up to in the startup process
-What made Emily want to join the course
And so much more..
SHOW LINKS
Book a free 15-minute Discovery Call FRIDAY ONLY to talk through your idea, work through any blockages like we did with Emily, and see if the Launch Your Biz Now course is for you. Email me sarah@businessbrains.co or DM me on Instagram with your number and a time that suits and we'll go from there.
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
Join my signature 10-week course, “Launch Your Biz Now.” The doors are open for one week only NOW (until Sunday) and won’t be open again until 2023.
https://businessbrains.co/launchyourbiznow
We are so lucky to joined on the show today by the owe and only Annette Densham.
Annette Densham is an award-winning PR and business awards specialist, which sometimes still surprises her because the only award she’d ever won was the Top Dog Achievement Award in grade 2. Losing her cushy corporate comms role, she had to reinvent herself, stepping out from behind the keyboard to build her own PR agency.
Using her print journalism and corporate communications skills, she works with entrepreneurs and businesses to build Googlicious profiles by sharing their stories across multiple channels, winning awards and getting them featured in the media.
In this episode, we cover the following:
-Annette's business journey with the Audacious Agency and a partnership that just makes sense.
-Why they focused on awards and what awards can give you and your business.
-What awards you could apply for as a new business.
-What makes a good awards application.
-Where to find awards
-And so much more of the good stuff
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
Join my signature 10-week course, “Launch Your Biz Now.” The doors are open for one week only and won’t be open again until 2023.
https://businessbrains.co/launchyourbiznow
GUEST LINKS
https://theaudaciousagency.com/
https://www.facebook.com/audaciousagency
https://www.instagram.com/annettedensham/
https://www.facebook.com/nettiedensham
Chris who is my gues in today's bonus episode will be joining us for this round of the Launch Your Biz Now course, the course to help you set up your new business.
In this episode, we cover the following:
-What Chris's business idea is
-Where he is at in the idea process
-Why he is taking the leap now
-What outcome he wants from the course
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
Join my signature 10-week course, “Launch Your Biz Now.” The doors are open now for one week only and won’t be open again until 2023.
https://businessbrains.co/launchyourbiznow
Doors are open now for the Launch Your Biz Now course. In this episode I answer all the questions I've been asked by you about the course to see if it is the right course for you
In this episode, we cover the following:
-What is the Launch Your Biz Now Course
-Who is it for
-All of the common questions that you have been wanting the answers for
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
Join my signature 10-week course, “Launch Your Biz Now.” The doors are open for one week only and won’t be open again until 2023.
https://businessbrains.co/launchyourbiznow
This episode is a bit of a bonus for you all. It is going to be up for a limited time so get in and have a listen before it is gone!
It is the audio from my latest Masterclass; Build it (right) and they will come - How to turn your idea into a new business even if you have no idea where to start or if you are ready.
SHOW LINKS
Join my signature 10-week course, “Launch Your Biz Now.” The doors are open NOW for one week only and won’t be open again until 2023.
https://businessbrains.co/launchyourbiznow
Do you know who your ideal client is? What their problems are? What they aspire to? What mistakes they make? What challenges they face? What they believe? And how they feel? Today's episode shares an exercise you can walk through to really discover who your ideal client is. Once you know this it makes everything you do in marketing your business so much easier because you are talking directly to this one person, you know them, you relate to them, and they will love you for it
In this episode, we cover the following:
- The simple framework you can follow to understand who your ideal client is and give you ideas of words you can use when marketing to them or in creating products or services to meet their needs.
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
Register for our free upcoming Masterclass, “Build it (Right) and they will come.”
Learn how to set your new business up right and with purpose, saving you time, effort and a whole lot of frustration. Getting you closer to having the life you have been dreaming about. https://www.businessbrains.co/masterclass
Register for the waitlist of my signature 10-week course, “Launch Your Biz Now.” Get a waitlist bonus of a one-on-one session with me to be redeemed anytime within the course period to help propel you further, clear any blockages, or help to inspire action.
https://businessbrains.co/launchyourbiznow
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
I share 5 things that you are doing that are making starting a business harder than it needs to be.
Those 5 things are:
-Following too many people telling you to do too many different things
-You are expecting everything to be perfect before you actually release your business out into the world.
-You are putting your new business off rather than finding people to keep you accountable.
-You are doing it alone rather than seeking support that you might need
-You are doing the wrong things, it might be the things that seem easy or the things you see everyone else doing. But it’s not actually the things that are getting you closer to your goal of starting your new business.
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
Register for our free upcoming Masterclass, “Build it (Right) and they will come.”
Learn how to set your new business up right and with purpose, saving you time, effort and a whole lot of frustration. Getting you closer to having the life you have been dreaming about. https://www.businessbrains.co/masterclass
Register for the waitlist of my signature 10-week course, “Launch Your Biz Now.” Get a waitlist bonus of a one-on-one session with me to be redeemed anytime within the course period to help propel you further, clear any blockages, or help to inspire action.
https://businessbrains.co/launchyourbiznow
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
*Sally Prosser is a holistic voice and public speaking coach with a background in TV news reporting and PR. She works with top journalists and broadcasters, as well as executives and business owners. Sally holds degrees in journalism and law from Wollongong University, as well as a teaching diploma in Speech & Drama. She’s an NLP and Hypnosis Practitioner and Certified Dharma (soul’s purpose) Coach. In 2020 she was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year for PR & Media in Queensland and has a TikTok following of more than 350K.
Sally shares her tips and tricks for public speaking, how to get started, and how it can benefit you.
In this episode, we cover the following:
- Tips to help you with your public speaking
- The CAR method
- What holds people back
- The benefits to being the face of your business
- And so much more..
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Register for our free upcoming Masterclass, “Build it (Right) and they will come.”
Learn how to set your new business up right and with purpose, saving you time, effort and a whole lot of frustration. Getting you closer to having the life you have been dreaming about.
https://www.businessbrains.co/masterclass
Register for the waitlist of my signature 10-week course, “Launch Your Biz Now.” Get a waitlist bonus of a one-on-one session with me to be redeemed anytime within the course period to help propel you further, clear any blockages, or help to inspire action.
https://businessbrains.co/launchyourbiznow
GUEST LINKS
Sally's "Speak Up For Your Business Course"
https://sallyprosser.mykajabi.com/speak-up-for-your-business
Insta / FB / TikTok - @sallyprosservoice
Website - www.sallyprosser.com.au*
Tech can make your life as an entrepreneur so much easier. Not only that but it can save you thousands of dollars in staff/outsourcing costs when you can easily do tasks yourself or automate tasks, saving you time, money and your sanity.
In this episode, I share 8 of my favourite tech programs right now that I'm using to help me in my business:
Automation Software:
- SaveMyLeads.com
- Zapier.com
Marketing:
- CreativeMarkets.com
- Canva.com
- Fiverr.com
Project Management
- Trello.com
- Airtable.com
Video & Audio Editing Software
- Descript.com
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Register for our free upcoming Masterclass, “Build it (Right) and they will come.”
Learn how to set your new business up right and with purpose, saving you time, effort and a whole lot of frustration. Getting you closer to having the life you have been dreaming about.
https://www.businessbrains.co/masterclass
Register for the waitlist of my signature 10-week course, “Launch Your Biz Now.” Get a waitlist bonus of a one-on-one session with me to be redeemed anytime within the course period to help propel you further, clear any blockages, or help to inspire action.
https://businessbrains.co/launchyourbiznow
Setting up a business isn't something you do every day, I get it, so that is why most people when setting up a business do things like get a logo, a website and set up their socials and think that means they have a business. They miss out on key elements of the business process. It is like an iceberg, there's a whole lot more to a successful business than what you see on the surface. It's the strategy that underpins the business and the foundations.
In this episode, we cover the following:
-The 10 key areas every good business needs
-The 5 areas most new businesses don't set up which costs them time and money in their business journey, and a whole lot of "WHY aren't I having the success I was hoping for?" thoughts.
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
The power of your mind is a big one, your mindset can make or break your success, it is equally important as what you know, so it is important to develop good positive habits to help keep you in a positive mindset.
In this episode, we cover the following:
-My experiences with mindset and how it can affect how I am feeling
-2 exercises I use to stay in a productive head space
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
There's no more need to wing it when setting your hourly rate, this episode talks you through how to set your hourly rate to make sure your business is profitable and give you control of what you charge and earn.
In this episode, we cover the following:
How to calculate your hourly rate
PART 1
$ What you need pw +
$ Fixed Costs +
$ Variable Costs
= ___
- $ Margin for Error (10%)
= ___
- $ Profit goal (10%)
PART 2 - TAX
$ What you need +
$ Profit Goal
= ___ *52 to get annual figure
Look up MoneySmart Tax Calculator, work out tax rate, look at tax amount minus what you plugged in as income and match to your required after tax income.
Divide annual tax by 54 weeks.
Add above figure to your final figure from Part 1.
= ___
PART 3
Divide your final figure from Part B by how many hours per week you can actually charge out (include in this hours for you and any staff that see/do work for clients etc)
This is your hourly rate.
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
I was lucky enough to be asked by Graham Brown from the XL Podcast to be a guest, the podcast that features conversations with authentic leaders in business, and oh my god was it fun!
In this episode, we cover the following:
-How being a mum influenced the way I built this business and designed my online course to help others start a business.
-How people can use my matrix to choose the right way to deliver their service for the lifestyle and results they want to get.
-My 10-step framework I walk people through to launch their new businesses
-And so much more...
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
XL PODCAST LINK
https://www.podfol.io/cast/sarah-stow/5928304
Good money habits and your money mindset are so important to the success of your business, and also for you to feel empowered in the decisions you make for your business.
In this episode, we cover the following:
-Why having a good money mindset matters.
-Money meetings: What they are and how often you should be having them.
-The All Things Money module in my new Launch Your Biz Now course
-And so much more.
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
GUEST LINKS
https://clarewood.com/
https://www.instagram.com/clare_wood_coach
In this episode I talk about a post I saw on Instagram where I thought the 'But why?' rule would of made all the difference with getting engagement and getting buy in from their audience. As a small business, our personality is one of our many advantages, use it well.
In this episode, we cover the following:
-What is the 'But Why? rule?
-Cover an example of how this works
-Talk about why this is a better option
-Also explain how it might make you love your family more ;)
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
In today's episode I share the details of my last business, Profolio, from buy price to sell price, and everything in between.
In this episode, we cover the following:
-Things I did well in my last business.
-Things I could of done better.
-If I was doing this business again how I would do it differently.
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
The most common thing I get asked is where to start when it comes to a business... or people think the place to start is getting a logo and deciding on a business name, but there's so much more to do before that. In this episode, we cover the following:
-The 3 biggest reasons people don't start a business and how you can make sure they don't hold you back. -How to clarify your business idea and decide which service model you are going to use for your business. -What the steps are when starting your business. -And we begin to put a plan in place for your new business. -This episode runs through my New Biz Tool Kit which you can download in the link below. SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘New Biz Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
A 2-week paid working holiday for all staff to BALI!!!! Plus an amazing amount of free PR to follow as an unexpected bonus. Sounds great doesn't it?
In this episode, we cover the following: -The effect the holiday had on staff morale, the culture and work output. -The PR opportunities Katya and Soup Agency had as a result of the trip. -Ways you can get free PR for your business or yourself. SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au GUEST LINKS www.soupagency.com.au @soup_agency
There's a lot of noise lately about if we are heading into a recession. But what does that mean for you as a new or aspiring business owner?
In this episode, we cover the following:
-What is a recession
-Are we in a recession
-What is happening in Australia right now
-What this means for businesses
-6 action points that you can implement now to recession proof your business and prosper through turmoil
SHOW LINKS
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
The last thing you want is to decide on a business name, get your logo done and business branding, only to discover you can't have that business name
In this episode, we cover the following:
-3 things to check before deciding on your business name.
SHOW LINKS
Check your business name is available here (for Australians): https://connectonline.asic.gov.au
Check your domain is available here (or any website URL buying site): www.crazydomains.com
Check your social handles are available by going onto whatever platform you plan on using and typing the name in and see if anything comes up.
Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at
https://businessbrains.co/toolkit
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
One of the most common reasons people don't start a a business is they think that they don't have the time, so in the end they never find the time to start a business, then they look back on their life and wish they'd acted sooner.
In this episode, we cover the following: -An overview of how launch week for the podcast went, we got to #19 in the Australian charts and #13 in the Czech Republic charts, so thank you! -Limiting beliefs around starting a business. -A timeline exercise of where you are spending your time. -An overview of how long it takes to start a successful business. -A new guide I have created for you guys to work through which shares tips for starting a business, an exercise to clarify your business idea, and a checklist to work through when starting your business. SHOW LINKS Get your free copy of the ‘Start Your Own Business Toolkit’ and BONUS ‘New Business Start-up Checklist’ at https://businessbrains.co/toolkit You can find us over on Instagram at https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Today I am joined by Gaye Evans from One Plus One Fashion, a retail women's clothing boutique in Wodonga. In this case study we talk about ways we are looking to develop staff and move Gaye from working in the business to on it. All preparing her for the future where she can either begin a part retirement or sell the business.
In this episode, we cover the following:
- Ways to give staff more purpose
- Moving from startup stage to a lifestyle business
- KPI's for staff
- Goals to work towards as a business
- Tips Gaye has for new businesses starting out
- And lots more!
SHOW LINKS
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
GUEST LINKS
Website: One Plus One Fashion - One Plus One Fashion
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oneplusonefashion
Instagram: https://instagram.com/oneplusonefashion17
Spend a moment with me Sarah Stow as I share my journey with this new business, Business Brains, so far.
In this episode, we cover the following:
- How this business idea came to life and what type of business I am creating
- The business stages I have gone through so far and what I still have to do
- Why I focused on building a community before having a product/service to offer
- Where to from here
- A quick snapshot of what the Launch Your Biz Now signature online course will look like
SHOW LINKS
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
Verity Hare from Tradiewives joins us on the show to share how and why she created and online community of 16,500 women using a Facebook group. Verity then share how she turned this community into a business and the journey she has been on from there.
In this episode, we cover the following:
- How to set up an authentic, engaged online community
- How much time it really takes to manage a large community
- How Verity monetised that community and created her business around it
- And so much more...
SHOW LINKS
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
GUEST LINKS
The Tradiewives Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TradieWives
Tradiewives website:
TradieWives: Supporting Partners Of Tradies Assisting In The Business
Ever felt overwhelmed as a business owner and like you are treading water? When you think about giving up or like you aren't doing anything well? Me too, so I share my experience and tips in this episode of what I do if I get into a bad head space and need to get out of it.
In this episode, we cover the following:
- What causes overwhelm
- How overwhelm affects our productivity
- How to recognise overwhelm
- Shifting your mindset
- How to beat overwhelm
- What to do to fix it, lists and more lists...
SHOW LINKS
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
In this episode we chat with Steph Taylor from the Socialette podcast who also runs a 7 figure online business ran under her namesake, stephtaylor.co helping business owners launch successful online courses.
In this episode, we cover the following:
- How Steph started, pivoted, and evolved her business to get to where she is now
- Why a podcast is a great marketing tool for any business
- How Steph uses her podcast to nurture her audience,
- And so much more...
SHOW LINKS
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
GUEST LINKS
Website: https://stephtaylor.co
Intagram https://instagram.com/stephtaylor.co
What do you say when someone asks, "What do you do?"
Well this is what we call your elevator pitch and a good pitch can help you get more business, get the right connections, and bring opportunity your way, so its worth getting it right.
In this episode, we cover the following:
- Why you need a good pitch
- How to create it
- And examples of some cracking pitches
SHOW LINKS
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
It is so overwhelming when you set up a business to know what to do with your money, tax, and everything to do with accounting. In this episode we cover off everything a new business needs to do and think about when starting a business.
In this episode, we cover the following:
- Which business entity you need (sole trader, partnership, trust, company) and how to set them up
- GST and when to register
- BAS: what it is and how it works
- PAYG: Instalments, yours and staff PAYG and more
- Setting up your business bank accounts
- Accounting software
- How much cash to have on hand
- Start-up costs
- Knowing how much tax & GST to put aside
- Superannuation
SHOW LINKS
You can find us over on Instagram at
https://instagram.com/businessbrains.au
GUEST LINKS
You can find Andrea on socials over at
- Website https://www.dreamaccounting.com.au
- Instagram https://instagram.com/dream_accounting and https://instagram.com/ap_extrovertedaccountant
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dreamaccounting
Launch Your Biz Now is a podcast for aspiring and new business owners. Hosted by Sarah Stow, your business launch Brainiac from Business Brains who will walk you through practical steps in every episode to help you build the wildly successful business of your dreams.
This episode shares a bit more about Sarah and what this podcast is all about.
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