Simply Business

What does it actually look like to manage the personal brand and commercial interests of one of Australia’s most recognisable fitness entrepreneurs? In this episode, Taylor sits down with Llani Belle, Kayla Itsines’ business manager and long time friend, to talk negotiation, career growth, commercial strategy and what really happens behind the scenes of managing a major personal brand. Lani also s...

How do you build a personal brand that actually stands out, without manufacturing a personality or copying everyone else in your industry? In this episode, I sat down with Tayla Bubeck to talk about personal branding, authenticity, content, influence and what it really takes to build a business around who you are. After building a seven figure business, Tayla shares why conventional markers of suc...

How do you actually build long-term wealth through property and what should you be looking for before buying an investment property? In this most loved moment from my episode with Matt Srama, he unpacks property investing in Australia, the role of a buyer’s agent and the strategies he has used across more than a decade of investing. LETS CONNECT —   ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠   to find me on IG, Youtube,...

Want to land more brand collaborations, podcast opportunities, UGC deals or business partnerships? Start by actually asking. In this solo episode, Taylor breaks down how she approaches pitching brands and people and how simply putting herself out there has led to paid UGC collaborations, brand partnerships and podcast guests she once thought were out of reach. LETS CONNECT —   ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠  ...

How do you negotiate better brand deals, communicate your value and turn a gifted collaboration into paid work? This episode was a most loved moment from my conversation with Liang-zi Grover who is a talent manager and founder of Possee Creative. We unpack what happens behind the scenes of influencer and UGC brand partnerships, from outreach and negotiation to contracts, creative concepts and gett...

What does it actually take to scale a coaching business without sacrificing your health, relationships or freedom in the process? In this episode I sat down with business coach and founder Sofia Bernardi to unpack what has happened behind the scenes as she has grown from six figures in her first year to building a multi-million-dollar coaching business. Sofia shares the limiting belief that was qu...

Today's episode I was joined by Jayme Chittenden, ex-marketing lead at Rise & Conquer Podcast and now marketing strategist at her business, Posy Social. Together unpacked how to build a marketing strategy that turns attention into trust, leads and sales. Jayme shares what she learned about community-led growth, founder-led brands and putting value before the sale. She break downs the role...

Most Loved Moment from my conversation with Tobi Pearce. We unpack the characteristics that help founders build successful, sustainable businesses, including intelligence, energy, emotional resilience, conscientiousness and high-integrity decision-making. LETS CONNECT —   ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠   to find me on IG, Youtube, TikTok and explore ways to work together BUSINESS ACCELERATOR  — If your busine...

Todays episode was with Christina Pengilly one of my besties, and was an honest conversation about building a non-traditional career, stepping away from the coaching industry, and creating a life and personal brand that feels genuinely aligned. Christina shares her journey from studying psychology to entering the online coaching space, building a successful multi-six-figure coaching business, and...

A very raw and honest share of my full birth story. From prodromal labour, waters breaking with meconium, hospital labour, asking for an epidural, being wheeled into theatre for a possible emergency C-section, and ultimately having an empowered vaginal birth with vacuum assistance. Taylor also opens up about preparing for postpartum, navigating a birth that didn’t go to plan, the role of her doula...

In this  Most Loved Moment  Lexie Murray shares the blueprint behind her social media agency Be Seen. From building demand through personal brand to creating a team structure that allows the agency to deliver at scale. Lexie breaks down why Be Seen no longer sees other agencies as its main competition, how their content-first team model works and the roles that support each client behind the scene...

Most business owners focus on increasing revenue, but very few know how to actually turn business success into long-term wealth. In this episode I sat down with buyer’s agent and founder of SRAMA, Matt Srama, to unpack the strategies entrepreneurs are using to build wealth outside of their business through property, leverage, smart finance structures and buying back their time. We discuss: The big...

This is an episode from my interview with Tash Invests on her podcast, Get Rich Slow. I break down the real story behind building a high-profit business in my 20s, from freelancing and early six-figure growth to property investing, scaling sustainably, and preparing for motherhood as a founder. We cover: how I grew from social media freelancing into a multi-six-figure consulting business the reali...

In this episode, I break down the real operational, financial and strategic shifts she implemented before entering postpartum. From batching content and forecasting revenue to improving SOPs, outsourcing, reducing bottlenecks and building a cash buffer. Inside the episode: How Taylor batch filmed months of podcast and marketing content Why contracted revenue became a major priority before maternit...

In this episode I sit down with Tobi Pearce, co-founder of Sweat, one of the worlds most successful fitness apps, which went on to sell in a deal valued over $400M. But this isn’t a conversation about headlines. It’s a deep dive into what  actually  creates business value and why most founders misunderstand what an “exit” really means. From scaling Sweat in just a few years to deliberately designi...

Most Loved Moment with Daine McDonald founder of Clean Health Institution. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing  everything right  but still not getting the results… this episode will challenge that. Because success in business isn’t just about strategy. And it’s definitely not about doing more. In this conversation, we break down what actually determines whether someone succeeds or not, from the...

If you’ve ever wondered how pregnancy actually fits into building a business, this is the conversation most people avoid having honestly. In this episode, I sit down with Liang-zi Grover, founder of boutique talent agency Possee Creative, to unpack what it really looked like navigating her pregnancy & postpartum less than a year into starting her business. We go beyond surface level advice and...

In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact weekly structure I use as a founder, so I can grow my business without constantly feeling 'on'. Because when you work for yourself, no one is setting your hours. And if you don’t build that structure intentionally, burnout becomes the default. Inside this episode: What my week actually looks like (CEO days, client blocks, overflow time) Wh...

Buying your first investment property isn’t just a financial milestone—it’s a decision that impacts your cash flow, risk tolerance, and how you operate your business. In this episode, Tash breaks down exactly how she approached buying our first investment property and the thinking behind every decision. LETS CONNECT —   ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠   to find me on IG, Youtube, TikTok and explore ways to wor...

In this episode, I sit down with Lexie Murray, founder of Be Seen Socials, to unpack what it actually takes to build and sustain a social media agency long-term. We go deep on what most people get wrong about agencies: – Why her real competition isn’t other agencies – The hire that completely changed the trajectory of Lexie’s company – How to know when you’re actually ready to pay a team salary –...

You didn’t start your business to recreate a salary. But that’s exactly what most founders are doing, without even realising it. In this episode, we’re breaking down the  actual  cost of running a service-based business… and where your pricing is quietly working against you. Because it’s not just about what you “want to charge.” It’s about what your business  requires  to operate sustainably. LETS...

Money is one of the most emotionally charged topics in business , especially when your income isn’t consistent. In this episode I sit down with Natasha Etschmann (or tashinvests on Instagram) to unpack how founders can actually use their business as a vehicle to build long-term wealth. Natasha shares her journey from working as a support worker to building a personal brand, becoming a licensed fin...

In this mini episode, I break down with my friend and YouTuber, Sophie Jayne Miller, how to sell on social media in a way that actually converts. We talk about why your audience must come first, how to lead with value before monetising, what it means to “sell without selling,” and why alignment matters more than a quick five-figure deal. LETS CONNECT —   ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠   to find me on IG, Yout...

In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m actually feeling about becoming a first-time mum while running a business. I talk about feeling unprepared, questioning the timing, navigating resentment and guilt, and what it means to be an ambitious woman who contributes 50/50 in her relationship while stepping into motherhood. This wasn’t a planned pregnancy, and some days I feel grounded… and other days I’...

In this episode, I am breaking down my actual net worth at 24 (combined with my 27 year old partner), including exactly what I own, what I owe, and how that translates into a real net worth number. I cover cash, business cash, property equity, superannuation, car loans, business valuation, and why revenue and net worth are completely different things. This episode will give you a clear understandi...