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The show for those starting or running a one person business, hosted by Cec Busby. With over 100,000 members and stacks of resources, Flying Solo keeps you on track.© 2026 Private Media. All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or use of this podcast, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Economia Gestione e leadership Leadership Ricerca del lavoro Successo personale
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  • The power of purpose: Cherie Mylordis on thriving in tough times

    The power of purpose: Cherie Mylordis on thriving in tough times
    Jun 19 2026
    Work futurist Cherie Mylordis explores the powerful role purpose plays in helping soloists and small business owners thrive—especially when times get tough. Drawing on her transformative experience as part of the founding team for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Cherie Mylordes shares insights into how a shared sense of purpose can energize teams, guide decision-making, and act as an antidote to burnout and uncertainty. Cherie unpacks the practical ways any business—no matter the size—can define and activate its purpose to engage people, attract the right customers, and build a motivated, resilient culture. If you’ve ever wondered how to reconnect with what drives you or how to stand out in challenging times, this conversation has you sorted. Key topics 1. The Power of Purpose in Business Purpose unites people and drives engagement, as seen in the Sydney Olympics experience. Organizations grounded in purpose respond better during crises and uncertainty. Aligning personal and business purpose enhances motivation and combats burnout. 2. Making Purpose Practical for Small Businesses Purpose shapes customer experience, branding, and business ethos (e.g., nursery and mechanic examples). It serves as a filter for decision-making and prioritization, especially amid overwhelm. A clear purpose can attract ideal customers and staff while repelling mismatches. 3. Defining and Embedding Purpose Purpose is broader and more enduring than a vision or mission statement. Use thought-provoking questions (“Why do I exist? What if I couldn’t fail?”) to articulate purpose. Purpose must be seen, felt, and lived—visible in branding and present in daily actions. 4. Purpose as a Driver of Culture and Adaptability Purpose-driven organizations foster meaningful work and strong workplace cultures. Giving employees autonomy and permission to act on purpose ignites innovation and engagement. Revisiting and evolving purpose periodically ensures continued relevance as the business changes. 5. Future Trends and Takeaways Rising generations demand meaningful, purpose-driven work and flexibility. Technology should streamline tasks, freeing people for purposeful, human-centered work. Reflecting on purpose regularly guides businesses through uncertainty and opportunity. Time stamped overview 03:49 Preparing for the international Games 07:48 Eden Gardens business philosophy 10:36 Evaluating priorities through purpose 15:07 Exploring deeper business motivations 18:07 Recognizing team strengths and roles 20:17 Empowering Elderly to Thrive 24:15 Building a Purpose-Driven Team 29:53 Reevaluating business purpose 31:08 Rethinking business impact and growth 34:37 Finding clarity through purpose Host; Cec Busby Sound: Abu Baker Guest Cherie Mylordis Find out more abut Cherie and Nextgenify https://nextgenify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 min
  • From revenue to real wealth: Smart financial strategies for solopreneurs

    From revenue to real wealth: Smart financial strategies for solopreneurs
    Jun 11 2026
    Salena Kulkarni is a chartered accountant, property investor, and the founder of Freedom Warrior . In this episode of Flying Solo,Cec and Salena sit down to unpack one of the biggest blind spots for solopreneurs: building personal wealth outside their business. With over 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs make smarter financial decisions, Salena shares essential insights into common money mistakes, why being good with money isn’t the same as building wealth, and practical strategies to stop working harder and start making your money work harder for you. Whether you’re struggling with cash flow, balancing personal and business finances, or just wondering how to set yourself up for long-term financial security, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you shift your money mindset and take control of your financial future. Key Topics 1. Common Money Mistakes for Solo Business Owners Focusing solely on revenue and profit, while neglecting broader measures of business health and personal wealth (Salena Kulkarni at 02:48) Reinvesting all spare capital back into the business without considering if it could work harder elsewhere (Salena Kulkarni at 03:07) Failing to separate business and personal finances, leading to lack of structure and vulnerability in cash flow disruptions (Salena Kulkarni at 03:54) 2. Importance of Mindset and Money Psychology Many business owners believe they’ll start building wealth “when the business is stable”—a threshold that often never arrives (Salena Kulkarni at 03:33) Money psychology (scarcity vs. abundance) drives financial behaviour and outcomes, often more than income level (Salena Kulkarni at 07:28) Developing financial literacy and actively working on shifting mindset is as crucial as managing mechanics and cash flow (Salena Kulkarni at 24:08; 25:52) 3. Creating and Managing a Money System Establishing a clear separation between business and personal finances and setting up money systems for both (Salena Kulkarni at 05:26; 23:30) Implementing disciplined cash flow management, including regular transfers to tax, profit, and savings accounts (Salena Kulkarni at 29:16) Paying oneself as an employee to avoid the feast-and-famine cycle and manage personal expenses consistently (Salena Kulkarni at 31:55) 4. Investing Beyond the Business for Long-Term Wealth Not relying on the business as a sole retirement plan; diversify investments to reduce exposure (Salena Kulkarni at 13:28) Learn about investment risk, identify 3–5 investment “pillars,” and avoid rushing into deals without understanding them (Salena Kulkarni at 18:31) Building assets outside of the business creates financial security and a “sleep at night” factor, regardless of business volatility (Salena Kulkarni at 06:19; 20:31) Time-stamped overview 00:00 Career transition to wealth building 05:44 Importance of cash flow management 09:39 Managing business finances and wealth 11:09 Managing cash flow and investor mindset 15:52 Analysing Business Finances 19:12 Planning Strategic Business Investments 23:17 Personal money systems and investing 26:46 Binary views on wealth and success 29:06 Setting up separate bank accounts 34:53 Financial planning and business survival 38:25 Learning from investment losses 41:31 Influence of The Millionaire Next Door 43:21 Closing and listener reminders Host : Cec Busby Guest: Salena Kulkarni Sound Abu Baker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 min
  • Redefining success: How to thrive without sacrificing your wellbeing

    Redefining success: How to thrive without sacrificing your wellbeing
    Jun 4 2026
    This week, we dive into the perils of hustle culture and ask: what happens when your drive for success starts to derail your health, energy, and happiness? Our guest is Andrew Horsfield—author of Better: Escape Average, Beat Burnout, and Own Your Life. Once a high-flying corporate achiever himself, Andrew hit burnout hard and was forced to radically rethink how we define success and pace ourselves in business. Today, Andrew helps professionals and business owners tackle the everyday stress, uncertainty, and self-doubt that can come with running your own operation—without sacrificing wellbeing along the way. In this episode, we get real about burnout, decision fatigue, and why we chase "finish lines" that always seem to move. We'll explore practical strategies to protect your energy, set boundaries, and rediscover a sense of freedom in your work. If you're grinding non-stop or feeling stuck despite looking successful on the outside, this conversation is for you. Key topics Burnout signs and when to change Normalising overwork culture Metaphorical finish lines and happiness metrics Optimising daily routines and travel prep Role transitions and mental boundaries Handling failure and self-awareness Separating identity from business success The importance of rest and recovery Managing inner critics and self-doubt Progress tracking and celebrating small wins Time-stamped overview 00:00 Introduction to Burnout and Success 01:16 Understanding Burnout: Personal Experiences 04:45 The Finish Line Mentality in Business 08:39 Optimising Work and Daily Routines 10:23 Transitioning Between Roles 12:46 Managing the Inner Critic 15:44 Dealing with Failure and Setbacks 20:21 Separating Identity from Business 23:41 The Importance of Rest 27:58 Embracing Boredom for Creativity 30:55 The Power of Saying No 34:00 High Performance and Pressure 37:05 Tracking Progress and Rewarding Yourself 40:20 Redefining Success Host: Cec Busby Sound: Abu Baker Guest: Andrew Horsfield. Find out more about Andrew /https://www.andrewhorsfield.com/ Buy his book https://www.andrewhorsfield.com/book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 min
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