Business Built Freedom

Most business owners don't struggle because their product is bad. They struggle because, as soon as the sales conversation begins, the walls go up. Buyers immediately, expect a hard sell, brace themselves for pressure, and prepare to shut the door - literally and figuratively. But what if the real problem isn't the sales script itself? What if it's the way salespeople are trained to show up to tho...

We live in a world where it often feels like there is no time to think about what we eat, let alone how we eat it. We reach for quick fixes, fad diets, or the latest supplement promising to change everything overnight. But as Sammy from Nutrition with Sammy explains, the real problem is not always what is on the plate but how we approach food in the first place.   In this episode of Business Built...

Donating money should feel good. But too often, it leaves people wondering: Where did my money actually go? That uncertainty combined with high overheads and vague updates is exactly what led Simon "Siim" Konks and Erika Wagner to build DigiDonate , a blockchain-based fundraising platform designed to restore trust.   In this episode of Business Built Freedom, we are not just talking about crypto o...

Tax can be overwhelming, especially when it feels like the rules keep changing and the grey areas keep growing. In a recent episode of Business Built Freedom , Lawrence Petruzzelli from MDB Taxation & Business Advisors unpacked the most common traps and misconceptions around business tax deductions, vehicle claims, and business structures. Whether you are starting out or scaling fast, getting this...

AI is reshaping how businesses market, operate , and grow. Whether you run a small company or are expanding quickly, understanding how to use AI in marketing can help you stay competitive. In a recent episode of Business Built Freedom, John Daddow from Constantech shared his insights into how AI is changing the way businesses approach marketing—and how you can start making it work for you today.  ...

Have you ever copied and pasted terms and conditions onto your website without giving them much thought? Or maybe you haven't updated them in years? While they may seem like legal fine print, outdated or missing website terms and conditions could expose your business to serious risks.   Learn how to protect your business with automated website compliance Key Takeaways   Before we dive into Mark Do...

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the daily grind of running your business with no time to focus on the bigger picture? When you first started, you probably wore every hat—handling sales, admin, customer service, and operations—only to find yourself unable to break free from the cycle.  Learn how to transition from daily grind to long-term growth . Key Takeaways Before we dive into Kerrie's st...

In the latest episode of Business Built Freedom, host Josh Lewis is joined by Isaac Alexander, a digital marketing expert with a deep appreciation for entrepreneurship and AI's potential. Isaac offers a fresh perspective on leveraging AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to streamline content creation while maintaining authenticity and originality. Read more here: https://l.dorks.com.au/321

In the latest episode of Business Built Freedom, Josh chatted with Jason Tan, founder of Engage AI, about the impact of AI on sales and prospect outreach, especially on LinkedIn. With AI technology becoming a bigger part of business, their conversation zeroed in on how it's changing the game for sales and prospecting.  Read more

In the last episode of 2023, Josh looks back on the year that was. Due to the arrival of new baby Harrison, this will be the last episode of Business Built Freedom for the foreseeable future until later in 2024. Thank you to everyone for all their support - enjoy the holidays and have a great new years!    

Have you ever wondered how Google works? What's the point of the search engine? How do you get to the top? This week, Josh was joined by Tim Nelson from TPR Media to talk about all things digital marketing.  Tim Nelson is the Digital Marketing Director of TPR Media, a full-service digital agency that specialises in developing and implementing online advertising. Their team includes designers, crea...

One of the solutions to helping grow your business could be looking towards a strategic partnership for growth. This week, Josh is joined by David Martin from AI Group, who is an expert on all things to do with strategic partnerships . David has been part of Australia's Innovation Ecosystem for over fifteen years and has worked at the executive level across multiple industries including large and...

When it comes to running a more efficient business, there are some things you can be doing in-house that can significantly improve your operations. Josh spoke to Greg Gunther from Your Business Momentum about one of the best days to do so - systematising your business. Greg has over 30 years experience in business as an owner and advisor. Together with Joshna Daya Greg co-founded a premium profess...

Have you delve d into the world of Facebook ads ? Dahna Borg from Bright Red Marketing joined Josh to share some valuable insights on maximi s e the potential of Facebook advertising .  Danha specialises in Facebook and Instagram advertising, graphics and video production for Facebook and Instagram ads, influencer sourcing and marketing and also offers marketing coaching and consulting. Liked the...

In this weeks episode of Business Built Freedom, Josh is joined by expert share trader   Louise Bedford   from The Trading Game to di scuss everything that has to do with share trading in Australia. Louise is a best-selling author of five sharemarket books, as well as being a behavioural finance expert and the host of her own podcast Talking Trading.  Listen to Louise's podcast here: https://talki...

On this week's episode of Business Built Freedom, Josh is joined by joined by  Sean Kelly to discuss some ways to get more out of your business.    Sean is the Founder of e mbrace a nd Director at moreton blue software where he d eliver s software solutions using frameworks and components to reduce the time and cost of delivery.     If you liked the episode, remember to leave us a review and tell...

On this episode of Business Built Freedom, Josh sat down with award winning real estate agent Nick Stankiewicz to chat about building positive relationships with your customers. Nick is a multi-award-winning estate agent with a passion for property. He consistently keeps in touch with new market trends, identifying client needs and by maintaining constant communication with potential buyers and se...

On this week's episode, Josh and Sayju continue their chat about all things to do with migrating your business to the cloud, including what different options are available, the impact it can have, and how to make sure you pick the right solution. If you enjoyed the episode, remember to leave us a review and spread the word. Stay good!

In this weeks episode of Business Built Freedom, Josh was joined by Andrew Weatherley from WCT Advisory to chat about all things to do with restructuring, cash flow, and having working capital.  Andrew has extensive experience in all aspects of personal and corporate insolvency and advisory in Australia. With over eighteen years of experience gained working in two of Australia's foremost corporate...

Cloud computing is a major aspect of thousands of businesses, but there are a lot of mitigating factors that can confuse people. Josh was joined by Sayju Nath, a cloud mitigation expert, to discuss everything to do with the cloud and how to use it to help your operations. If you enjoyed the episode, remember to leave us a review and spread the word. Stay good!

This is the final part of Josh's chat with Bryan Worn. Becoming financially independent is the gateway to generational success, but the journey to get there can be very difficult. Josh spoke to Bryan Worn  about achieving financial independence with your business and what it takes to get there.  Bryan is one of Australia's most experienced and respected business and professional services practice...

Becoming financially independent is the gateway to generational success, but the journey to get there can be very difficult. Josh spoke to  Bryan Worn about achieving financial independence with your business and what it takes to get there.  Bryan is one of Australia's most experienced and respected business and professional services practice mentors. He is on a mission to help business owners be...

We all know we need to be effective, and we need to be efficient in business, b ut what is really the difference , and how do you go about creating a high-performing business? Josh was joined by Mark Pope from Pragmatico to talk about how to unlock high-performance business strategies.  Mark is a seasoned entrepreneur who, after a brief retirement, reali s ed that his true passion lies in helping...

In today's world, there is a lot of talk about work-life balance, and many people are trying to find ways to achieve it. Josh spoke with Linda Joy Benn about how to maintain balance in life and some tools that can be used to achieve it. Linda Joy Benn has been named a transformational catalyst and industry leader in consciousness evolution. She has helped transform thousands of people's lives over...

In today's fast-paced business world, it's more important than ever to have access to the right information at the right time. But with so much data to manage, it can be challenging to make sense of it all. That's where artificial intelligence (AI) comes in. Josh was joined by Tony Webster from Inviga to explain how your business can be better with AI.