In this episode, we're talking about conviction because the first sale is to yourself. We dive into having shares in yourself, knowing what you're good at, and the five ingredients of the conviction cake: confidence, competence, character, connection, and care. We talk about ideas having people (not the other way around), why 100% commitment beats 99%, and the Australian SAS motto "never done it, bound to be good at it." Plus Pete's legend folder, the world needs you alarm clock, and why what you want wants you. This one's about backing yourself hard enough that everyone else wants in too.

Pete's stand-up comedy: https://petercook.com/blog/eight-minutes-of-stand-up-comedy-gold

In this episode, we're talking about work as a spiritual practice - what that actually means and why it's not about crystals and dreamcatchers. We dive into "where are your feet?" as the antidote to being busy, Pete's two cheat codes for business success, and why your vibration is your brand. From catching yourself being good to remembering you're living the dream you created, this one's about showing up as more of yourself and being present for all of it. Because the world needs you, and energy is the currency.

In this episode, we're getting real about money trauma, why I need everything in pie charts (spreadsheets make me want to vomit), and the four money games you're actually playing in business. We talk about taking responsibility, why women need to stop outsourcing their financial power, and how I finally sorted my money shit by treating it like my health. Because you've got to be the CFO of your own life, whether you like it or not.

What do you want? Not what you're told to want. What does your soul actually want? We dive into why so many people have no fucking clue what they want in business. From Victoria Beckham wanting to be more famous than Persil Automatic to why bronze medalists are happier than silver, we're talking about authentic success, the four-step process to getting what you want (spoiler: manifestation without action is just daydreaming), and building the wanting muscle through daily decisions. Because what you want wants you.

In this conversation, we dive into why productivity looks wildly different depending on your brain - from brandy on the top shelf to wild horses versus dressage ponies. If you've ever felt like productivity advice doesn't work for you, this one's for you. Because somewhere between chaos and discipline, you'll find your groove.

This episode is about the icky old sales topic. We're talking about why Mormons are amazing at sales, how to turn a no into a yes, why you need to sell yourself first before you can sell anyone else, and the difference between commission breath and real conviction. Featuring post-it note funnels, sticker charts for adults, and why "I'm not good at sales" is as bad as saying you're no good at parenting. If you've ever felt weird about your prices or avoided asking for the sale, this one's for you.

We're diving into belief versus doubt - the battle every business owner faces. Because you've got to believe you can change the world or solve this problem, right? That's what starts the spark. But we're idealistic, and I think we need to be. The minute someone sits on your idea early, it can kill it. So this conversation's about protecting that belief, finding your people, and working through the wobbly bits.

Welcome to Business Matters! Join hosts Lisa O'Neill and Peter Cook as they introduce their new podcast exploring business, life, and everything in between. Despite their contrasting styles – Lisa's maximalist, high-energy approach versus Pete's calm, meditative perspective – these two business mentors share a deep respect for each other and a passion for meaningful conversation.

Lisa O'Neill - Entrepreneur, speaker, energy expert, and self-described maximalist.

Peter Cook - Business mentor, meditation teacher, monk.