Episodi

  • Supporting independent Black-owned businesses with Courtney Ismain of Jamii
    Jun 12 2024

    In this episode, Fiona chats with Courtney, co-founder of Jamii, a platform supporting black-owned businesses. They talked about the challenges faced and the community-centric mission that drives their business forward. Tune in!

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Building partnerships with major organisations
    • The role of community in business growth
    • Effective marketing strategies
    • The impact of media coverage
    • Personal development and its influence on business confidence
    • Advice for entrepreneurs facing lack of representation in their industry
    • The importance of maintaining authenticity and passion in business
    • Importance of Community
    • Courtney's personal background and operational role in the business
    • Challenges and stereotypes faced by black-owned businesses
    • Partnership and support from larger organisations
    • The impact of the Black Lives Matter movement on business
    • Masterclasses and initiatives to support black entrepreneurs
    • Future aspirations for inclusivity and broad support in business practices

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    49 min
  • What are the invisible rules that hinder your business?
    Jun 10 2024

    In this episode, Fiona explores the hidden rules we carry in both business and life. Learn practical tips and tactics to identify and overcome these invisible constraints. Tune in!

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Impact of upbringing on rule formation
    • Different approaches to problem-solving and learning
    • Societal expectations and professional attire
    • Invisible pressures in business communication
    • Self-imposed limitations in business and personal growth
    • The importance of questioning and breaking down unhelpful rules
    • Examples of age-related and experience-related rules
    • Practical steps to overcome these constraints and improve business practices

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    13 min
  • Do you have a fear of expansion? How I've worked through mine
    Jun 5 2024

    In this episode, Fiona dives deep into the often unspoken fear of expansion as a business owner. She shares personal experiences and practical advice on how to navigate anxiety. Tune in!

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Fear of expansion and vulnerability in business
    • Overcoming initial resistance
    • Strategies for managing anxiety and self-doubt
    • Launching and managing group coaching programs
    • Importance of humour and kindness
    • Creating a supportive and effective group coaching environment
    • Navigating group dynamics and ensuring participant engagement
    • Mental health resources for business owners
    • Challenges and successes in group coaching
    • Overcoming fears and insecurities
    • Strategies for maintaining momentum and structure in creative projects
    • The importance of focusing on helping others and sharing knowledge

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    44 min
  • Are the fundamentals in place?
    Jun 3 2024

    In this episode, Fiona talks about the importance of maintaining health fundamentals to enhance business performance. Learn how prioritising health fundamentals can help your business. Tune in!

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Importance of health in personal and business life
    • Personal health journey and family health background
    • Health tracking using tools like the Oura ring
    • Balancing data and intuition in health and business decisions
    • Impact of sleep and readiness on productivity
    • Prioritising fundamentals
    • Time management and creating space in daily routines
    • The connection between personal well-being and business success
    • Practical tips for integrating health practices into a busy schedule

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    13 min
  • Leading by example with Simon Gould of Sydney Digital Marketing
    May 29 2024

    In this episode, Fiona chats with Simon, founder of Sydney Digital Marketing, about his journey from coin-operated internet kiosks to establishing a leading digital marketing agency. Simon also shares valuable insights on maintaining lead quality. Tune in!

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Simon's early career
    • The creation of the world's first coin-operated internet
    • Expansion of the internet kiosk
    • Evolution of digital marketing
    • The role of AI and emerging technologies in digital marketing.
    • The competitive landscape of digital marketing agencies.
    • Key metrics for measuring digital marketing success
    • Importance of continual learning and adapting to changing technologies.
    • Importance of staff stability and low turnover rates in agencies
    • Evaluating agency performance
    • The importance of quality leads versus quantity
    • The impact of consistent content creation
    • The role of digital marketing
    • Challenges and strategies in conveying the value of digital marketing to clients
    • The importance of choosing marketing platforms

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    56 min
  • What does freedom look like for you?
    May 27 2024

    In this episode, Fiona discusses what freedom means in the context of your business and personal life. This quick tip episode encourages you to reflect on how you align with the value of freedom now, rather than as a distant goal. Tune in!

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Observing trends in business language and values
    • Shifting from the hustle mentality to prioritising freedom
    • Personal reflections on aligning with the value of freedom
    • The impact of the pandemic on business perspectives
    • Practical tips for integrating freedom
    • Encouraging realistic and present-focused definitions of freedom

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    12 min
  • Competitive Analysis: How often are you checking yours?
    May 22 2024

    In this episode, Fiona discusses the powerful tool of a competitive matrix to help business owners. Learn how to use this framework to compare your business against competitors. Tune in!

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Introduction to the competitive matrix and its importance
    • Difference between positioning and competition
    • Attributes that influence customer loyalty in a bakery example
    • Step-by-step guide to creating and using a competitive matrix
    • Assigning weight to different attributes and calculating scores
    • Application of the competitive matrix
    • Importance of understanding competitors
    • Leveraging competitive analysis

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    31 min
  • How do you help people sell for you?
    May 20 2024

    In this episode, Fiona shares an essential tip for building strong relationships. She provides actionable strategies to enhance your customer interactions and support your business growth. Tune in!

    You'll Learn How To:

    • Importance of helping stockists sell your products.
    • Strategies for checking in with stockists and providing product information.
    • Creating engaging stories and narratives about your products.
    • Relationship-building techniques with stockists and clients.
    • Personalised onboarding processes for service-based businesses.
    • Examples of unique client interactions that enhance service experience.
    • Encouragement to create genuine human connections in business.

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    13 min