The Kim Barrett Show Podcast

Send us Fan Mail How do you future-proof your business in the age of AI - and who do you need on your team to make it happen? In this episode we’re joined by systems expert and author David Jenyns , who unpacks the game-changing intersection of AI and business processes. From navigating the disruption of AI tools like ChatGPT to redefining team roles around systems thinking, David shares how the r...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to grow a thriving business in the digital age - and stay agile when everything changes overnight? In today's episode we’re diving into the highs, lows, and hard-earned lessons of scaling smart with digital marketing prodigy Lucas Lee-Tyson . From selling graphic designs in high school to founding a multi-six-figure coaching business, Lucas has seen it all:...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to build multiple successful businesses from the ground up—and keep them thriving? In this episode of The Kim Barrett Show , we’re diving into the world of smart scaling, strategic niches, and fearless entrepreneurship with the one and only Rebecca Klodinsky (aka Beck Sky ). From lash extensions in the early 2000s to her newest venture in lab-grown diamond...

Send us Fan Mail Alright, if you’ve ever felt stuck in overthinking mode, this one’s for you. My guest today is Jason Schappert, a guy who went from teaching people how to fly to building a thriving online business without a fancy business plan or a pile of investor cash. Jason and his wife bootstrapped one of the biggest FAA test prep platforms from scratch, and here’s the kicker—he started with...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Kim Barrett Show ! In this first episode of the year, we’re kicking things off with a game-changing social media hack that will take your strategy to new heights in 2025. If you’ve been holding back on Reels, now is the time to jump in. Meta is offering incredible incentives, making it easier than ever to boost your reach, visibility, and brand impact. Reels ar...

Send us Fan Mail What makes an entrepreneur? Entrepreneurs are constantly innovating, chasing down the next success, always trying to learn more and challenge themselves to take things to the next level. They understand what needs to be done, and they aren’t afraid of the hard work that needs to be done to get there. There are key skills that an entrepreneur needs to know, but a lot of the time yo...

Send us Fan Mail It’s a question of quality vs quantity when it comes to content marketing. Your single piece of high-quality content not putting you on the map? Lift your output volume. Your ads are seen everywhere but not converting? Check your quality. Creating content and putting it out there for your customers to see isn’t enough anymore, but marketing master and elite business coach Steph Go...

Send us Fan Mail From accountants to chiropractors, and digital marketers to bakers, the idea of starting a business based on your current career can seem like a straightforward pathway to success. But it’s not enough to just excel in your trade - you need to master the complex nuances of the business world too. Most businesses that are failing have the same problem: they haven’t created an easily...

Send us Fan Mail Facebook is changing - it’s becoming harder to target your ideal audience, to make sure your ad is being seen by the right people, especially if you don’t have millions to blow on marketing. So you need to make your ad account work for you. Getting ahead of the game is key, and on this week’s episode we’re revealing the secrets that Facebook uses to target your audience and how to...

Send us Fan Mail How is breath tied into your business? Is there any connection between the two? It may sound a bit preposterous, but it’s actually true. And that’s exactly what our guest for today talks about. Help me welcome Adrienne Rivera — spiritual business coach! Adrienne talks about how breathwork can change lives overall, your business, and other aspects of your life. For those who’d like...

Send us Fan Mail Online business has made the barriers to entry low but also forced businesses to become more creative with their marketing and sales tactics. How can you get attention in a market that is filled with so many choices? How do you convert people into buying your product when everywhere you look somebody is pushing their product to anyone that listens? Emotion and feelings are crucial...

Send us Fan Mail Anyone can sell a product to a customer. But there’s a big difference between those businesses with one-time purchasers and those whose customers keep on coming back for more. The key to gaining (and then retaining) loyal customers lies in building not just a business, but a brand that people are willing to follow. Our guest this week is Brittany Garbutt, founder and CEO of Pretze...

Send us Fan Mail Playing sports and running a business: some might consider them worlds apart. But whether it’s coming with the wins or losses, pressure is universal. When passion and dedication are the critical deciding factors in success, can we take those skills learned from the court into the boardroom? Olympian Damian Martin is back for this week’s episode of the podcast. We branch out from s...

Send us Fan Mail We are often told: keep your dreams realistic. This automatically assumes there are limitations, whether they’re ones that society places on us or ones we place on ourselves. But if you could do absolutely anything in life, what heights would your dreams reach? Someone who is familiar with answering this question (and is now getting the chance to ask it back!) is our guest this we...

Send us Fan Mail A professional athlete’s career can take them all over the world, and with that comes fame and fortune. But when that whirlwind journey comes to an end and they head home, how do you come back down to reality gently, and not crash-land back into normal life? Building the strength needed for success isn’t purely physical. Aussie cricketing champion Ashton Agar returns for this week...

Send us Fan Mail Athletes are no strangers to performing at their peak in high-pressure situations. When all of your exhilarating wins and devastating losses are all playing out in real-time in front of a crowd of spectators, how do you cope with that pressure and still succeed? Gaining a winner’s mindset is the goal for this episode, and that’s exactly what our guest Ashton Agar is here to teach...

Send us Fan Mail In the age of goldfish-length attention spans and a saturated social media space, standing out from the marketing crowd can be difficult at best. So when you create an ad on Facebook, you ask yourself - video or image ad? Breaking down the pros and cons to find the best answer for you is the aim of this week’s episode of the podcast. Whilst the answer isn’t always completely strai...

Send us Fan Mail It’s a question that catches out even the most experienced of entrepreneurs: to spend, or not to spend on Facebook ads? We’re crunching the numbers on this week’s episode to give you the exact spending targets that you should be setting for your own Facebook ad campaigns. Becoming aware of how your ads are performing is critical to understanding your expected results, and we’ll di...

Send us Fan Mail People tend to overthink Meta ads, and then wonder - why are they so complicated? The truth is, they don’t need to be. Simplicity is key in this week’s episode as we go back to basics and look into the fundamentals of creating high-performing Meta ads. We’ll be breaking down common mistakes and misconceptions surrounding ad creation, and how you can use this knowledge to your adva...

Send us Fan Mail Invention is what drives businesses forward. But when cash flow is being funnelled towards other critical areas of the business, spending valuable resources on risky, unpredictable, and expensive R&D would make most business owners immediately bolt in the opposite direction. On today’s episode we are joined by Simone Quin, who is a specialist Capital & Growth advisor. Simo...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever launched an ad campaign that you were so sure would convert leads, and then… nothing? In this week’s episode we’ll dive into Facebook’s ad recommendations, and shed light on the fact that what they suggest to you only has one person’s best interests at heart (hint: it’s not yours!). We’ll also look into how to personalise your own campaigns to draw in exactly the typ...

Send us Fan Mail Get excited for the latest episode of The Kim Barrett Show, featuring Mat Smith, the visionary behind Mat Smith Consulting. Prepare for an unforgettable experience packed with exceptional insights and engaging content that you won't want to miss. Mat's story is truly remarkable. From unconventional beginnings to becoming a marketing guru, his journey is full of unique ex...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into the world of event-based businesses, focusing on strategies for growth. Our guest, Ash Matković, founder of Fusion Biz Co, shares her entrepreneurial journey, offering insights into running successful events and overcoming challenges along the way. Ash discusses her mission to create meaningful experiences for women to connect authentically in busine...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to be amazed as we peel back the layers of direct response marketing and dive deep into the heart of what makes it a game-changer. Leave behind the traditional approaches and step into a world where marketing becomes an art of eliciting direct and trackable responses from potential customers. Get ready to uncover the hidden gems of marketing as we dive into a captivating c...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wanted to improve your flight experience without using credit cards?  Join us in today's episode for tips and strategies that will help you travel smarter. Learn how to grow your Facebook presence and business, plus discover cool travel tips. We've gathered easy strategies to boost your Facebook and find great travel deals without credit cards. Learn how to get the...