SPARK Founders

Join SPARK founder Danielle Lewis in a solo episode where she spills the champagne on her last decade in business. In this episode I chat about: Preparing for the moments when it's all a bit too much. Create a resource for yourself with tasks that take anywhere from 2 mins to an hour to eliminate thinking. Action precedes motivation and creates momentum.  Get more SPARK in your business…  SPAR...

#awinewith Tanessa Shears, Founder of Tanessa Shears https://tanessashears.com/ In this episode, we chat about: Focus on resilience.  Giving ourselves permission to rest, so that we can get more out of our working hours. When is enough, enough? Break overwhelm using cyclical sighs. Your productivity is directly correlated to your energy.  Selling authentically. Sell how you like to be sold to. Get...

#awinewith Erin Deering, Founder of Triangl https://www.erindeering.com/ In this episode, we chat about: Building a $200Million company In the beginning you have to try everything to grow Treat each customer like they are the only one Exiting a business with your romantic partner Do the work on yourself - you must be able to cope with stress to succeed as an entrepreneur  If you're not having...

Join SPARK founder Danielle Lewis in a solo episode where she spills the champagne on her last decade in business. I don't know where this episode sits on the politically correct spectrum, but I'm sharing a few counterintuitive things I've learnt about hiring over the past decade. And while I still get it wrong, it's usually when I don't follow my gut that that happens. Get mor...

#awinewith Tara Clark, Founder of Black Lash MakeUp and Owner of The Lip Lab Perth https://www.theliplabperth.com.au/ https://www.blacklashmakeupdesign.com.au/ In this episode, we chat about: Buying an established business.  If you invest in an expert, take their advice. Sometimes, that's just what it takes. Transitioning from home-based to retail. How to overcome burnout. Invest in your skill...

#awinewith Sarah Petty, Founder of Olive Business Partners https://olivebusinesspartners.com.au/services In this episode, we chat about: What is a Virtual CFO? How having strategic financial advice in your business (outside a bookkeeper and Accountant) can help you achieve your goals faster? Be your authentic self when selling in business. When you are starting a business, don't listen to the...

Join SPARK founder Danielle Lewis in a solo episode where she spills the champagne on her last decade in business. How wild that there's a free tactic that requires no skill and is available to everyone... that can increase our likelihood of success? Get more SPARK in your business…  SPARK Instagram Community |  https://www.instagram.com/sparkfoundersprogram/ FREE Mini Sales Course |  https://...

#awinewith Nisha Abeyasekera, Founder of Abbey Print Studio https://abeyprintstudio.com/ In this episode, we chat about: Business shouldn't feel hard  Trying all of the things until you find what you love A creative career and a creative business Networking for B2B sales What would you work on for free at night? Do more of that in business! Get more SPARK in your business…  SPARK Instagram Com...

#awinewith Amanda Hirvi, Founder of The Manasa Foundation https://themanasafoundation.org/ In this episode, we chat about: Setting up a social enterprise and charity Find what fills your cup How to stay focused and motivated in business Just do it Don't look back and regret not starting Get more SPARK in your business…  SPARK Instagram Community |  https://www.instagram.com/sparkfoundersprogra...

Join SPARK founder Danielle Lewis in a solo episode where she spills the champagne on her last decade in business. We overestimate what we can achieve in a day, and underestimate what we can achieve in a year. This podcast turned into more of a delusional rant as I recorded it the day before I was leaving for a 3 week break. Enjoy! Ha! Get more SPARK in your business…  SPARK Instagram Community | ...

#awinewith Anne-Marie Birkill, Co-founder, Venture Partner and Director of OneVentures https://one-ventures.com.au/ In this episode, we chat about: Raising a $40Million fund as female co-founders Venture Capitalists are business owners too Find out if venture capital is the best funding pathway for your business How has the funding landscape changed over the last decade Find your superpower Get mo...

#awinewith Kirstin Bouse, Founder of All About Her https://www.allabouthercentre.com.au/ In this episode, we chat about: Business evolution over your life Is it burnout or menopause How peri-menopause and menopause shows up for women in business Establish a support network to get through challenging times in work and business Get more SPARK in your business…  SPARK Instagram Community |  https://w...

Join SPARK founder Danielle Lewis in a solo episode where she spills the champagne on her last decade in business. Today I'm sharing my top 5 biz books at the moment. If you have something you're reading right now, I'd love for you to share it by commenting on this video or DMing us on Instagram @sparkbusiness.global. 1: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel 2: Rich as F*ck by Amand...

#awinewith Karinne Silva Dowling & Eliane Da Silva, Co-founders of Silvas Stitches Crochetwww.silvastitchescrochet.com.au In this episode, we chat about: - A family run business - Listening to your customers to guide your business decisions - Keeping an eye on trends to innovate in your market - Finding joy and motivation in your product - Never giving up on your dream Get more SPARK in your b...

#awinewith Ami Bateman, Co-founder of Pleasant State https://www.pleasantstate.com/ In this episode, we chat about: Starting a business to solve a personal challenge Crowdfunding Changing consumer behaviour and educating your customers Retail Vs Direct to Consumer models Do one thing every day that scares you. Get more SPARK in your business…  SPARK Instagram Community |  https://www.instagram.com...

Join SPARK founder Danielle Lewis in a solo episode where she spills the champagne on her last decade in business. If you're feeling a little funky about getting into your sales work, think, say or write these sales affirmations to ground yourself. 1: I already possess everything I need to be wildly successful in business. 2: It is safe for me to make more money than ever before. 3: I am worth...

#awinewith Rebecca Grainger, Founder of Triiyo https://triiyo.com/ In this episode, we chat about: - Being a non-tech founder building a tech platform. - Raising capital. - Reaching burnout. - Opening up space for your business to reach its fullest potential. Get more SPARK in your business… SPARK Instagram Community | https://www.instagram.com/sparkfoundersprogram/ FREE Mini Sales Course | https:...

#awinewith Shonavee Simpson-Anderson, Founder of the Edge of Search Conference https://www.firewiredigital.com.au/edge-of-search/ In this episode, we chat about: What the heck is Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)? The important things to do to make the Google gods love you. Can you really get away with AI writing your content? Starting a business inside a business (intrapreneurship). Newcastle Edge...

https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-women-in-business-grants Email: danielle@sparkbusiness.global 3 x $5k grants for women in business in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Applications open from the 1 - 31 August, 2024. Get more SPARK in your business… SPARK Instagram Community | https://www.instagram.com/sparkfoundersprogram/ FREE Mini Sales Course | https://sparkbusiness.global/free-mini-cour...

#awinewith Erin Bombell, Co-founder of Marmee Nurture Ware. https://marmeenurtureware.com/ In this episode, we chat about: Transforming a life challenge into a product. Markets are a great sales channel for product based businesses. The benefits of working with a co-founder. Bring the calm to your business. Don't forget why you started. Get more SPARK in your business…  SPARK Instagram Communi...

#awinewith Amy Campbell, Founder of Island Vibes https://www.island-vibes.com.au/ In this episode, we chat about: Retail business Vs Product based business.  Managing teams. Be everywhere, jump on every opportunity. Give back first. Surround yourself with other business women who are on the journey with you. Get more SPARK in your business…  SPARK Instagram Community |  https://www.instagram.com/s...

Join SPARK founder Danielle Lewis in a solo episode where she spills the champagne on her last decade in business. There is going to be a point in your business when you stuff things up. And if Microsoft's recent global outage is anything to go by... it happens to the best of us.  Here's how to cope and what to do when it happens. Get more SPARK in your business…  SPARK Instagram Community...

#awinewith Jacinda Patty, Founder of Command Your Presence In this episode, we chat about: Being the producer of your own life and business. Giving yourself permission when no one else will. Having the audacity to try the thing. Telling your story your way. Stop thinking. Start believing. Get more SPARK in your business…  SPARK Instagram Community |  https://www.instagram.com/sparkfoundersprogram/...

#awinewith Lynda Coker, Co-founder of Co-Operty. https://co-operty.com In this episode, we chat about: - Raising capital - Being on both sides of the startup ecosystem - Using channel partners to get early customers - Be open to what unfolds even if it's not quite how you saw it unfolding Get more SPARK in your business… SPARK Instagram Community | https://www.instagram.com/sparkfoundersprogra...

Join SPARK founder Danielle Lewis in a solo episode where she spills the champagne on her last decade in business. ** spoiler alert ** you can! Firstly, what is a million dollar business. Let's forget about profit for the moment, but what does it mean to make $1million in your business. It is simply selling... 10,000 x $100 things 1,000 x$1,000 things 100 x 10,000 things Get more SPARK in your...