Handpicked with Naomi Simson

I've known Christine for many years, and this is not her first business. Driven by purpose and wanting to shift leadership capabilities for her clients. She asks  me questions on funding, equity and investment - how do you know what is right for you? She is thinking through the 'ideal' strengths of an entrepreneur, who is pushing you to greatness  and also what stops people growing their...

Naomi loved her time on Shark Tank Australia and this episode she teams up with Michele Romanow a Dragon on the Canadian version of Shark Tank which was called Dragons Den.  Michele is a Serial Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Clearco and a  Dragon on Dragons' Den. They sit down and  chat about their mutual love of Entrepreneurship and Clearco's entry into Australia.   Find out...

Ahmed has been in business for a decade and it turns over $20m,  in that time he has raised close to $30m in venture capital but knew there must be a better way to access growth capital. He tells me that one of his inspirations to starting Zookai was meeting me when he was at university. We cover a breadth of subjects about priorities, networks, bootstrapping and growth funding  Find out...

In this short extra episode of handpicked Naomi answers the question “is life as an entrepreneur all that’s its cracked up to be?” Thanks to our season sponsor Clearco  https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cat is driven by a deep sense of purpose to help businesses trace their carbon footprint. She has significant early traction and a team of seven. She asks me about having a co-founder and she wants to understand how to keep a wonderful friendship as well as having a brilliant partnership.  Thanks to our season sponsor Clearco  https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/   Find out more a...

In this short Handpicked extra Naomi explores the ‘F word’. How do you deal with fear in business?   Handpicked is brought to you by Clearco, the world's largest e-commerce investor.  https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig and Sarah have worked in oncology for many years and saw how hard it often is for patients to find accommodation near their medical practitioners. With 1600% growth, Medistays sees a big opportunity. Sarah talks about Remarkable accelerator program and asks me questions about ESG frameworks, growth, and creating a great workplace. An inspiring story of Australian determination. Handpicked is...

Shark Tank season 4 the last investment of the series and co-founder Moe joins me with questions about design, technology and customer experience. QPay is going from strength to strength and just completing a successful crowd funding initiative Moe asks me the question ‘do you need a tech founder?’ I share my views on building out technology expertise whether that is your background or...

With a successful and growing business on the Gold Coast Melissa is challenged by increasing costs and how she can look at changing her prices. She asks me about value pricing, loyalty bonuses, and value adding for clients. We talk about price sensitivity and understanding the role that her business plays in her clients lives. She has a great team culture but knows that this is something that must...

This second-generation family manufacturer based in Brisbane produces 40,000 watches a year. Grant has worked for 26 years in the business and is seeking to understand growth opportunities. He knows that he must attract Australians to a career in watch making Customer buying habits are changing and whilst he has an online store, 350 retailers and corporate clients that Adina Watches supplies he kn...

I’d met Melody as part of a formal mentoring program a few years back and it is so delightful to see the growth she has achieved. She has some great questions about building her two-sided marketplace between local stores and customers. People and businesses do want to buy from local and regional businesses, but they do not want a shoddy customer experience. I talk about the new role that &ls...

That's the question Bill wants to ask Naomi?  Thanks to our season sponsor - Bendigo Bank EFTPOS and Ecommerce powered by TYRO, see the link below  https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/payments-and-merchant-services/tyro/ Naomi is now taking your questions in this series of Handpicked to help you navigate Covid. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea9BiKAQD4QNjp1V75wbP8uXGMAO7A3...

Katherine wants to know when the right time is to stop running her home office and lease an office?   Thanks to our season sponsor - Bendigo Bank EFTPOS and Ecommerce powered by TYRO, see the link below  https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/payments-and-merchant-services/tyro/ Naomi is now taking your questions in this series of Handpicked to help you navigate Covid. https://docs...

Nick is driven by a sense of purpose, he and his team know that because of the work they do they are changing the lives of many people with mobility issues. You can hear his commitment to his customers and community. At 13 years into his business ownership journey, he wants to know what will take his business to the next level. Nick knows that to invest in an external CEO could give him the space...

Michelle emailed Naomi to say she is too busy and she wants to know if she’s working on the right stuff?  Thanks to our season sponsor - Bendigo Bank EFTPOS and Ecommerce powered by TYRO, see the link below  https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/payments-and-merchant-services/tyro/ Naomi is now taking your questions in this series of Handpicked to help you navigate Covid. https:/...

Tash in Victoria wants to know if she should close her business? The pandemic has hit them hard and she wants to know her options.   Thanks to our season sponsor - Bendigo Bank EFTPOS and Ecommerce powered by TYRO, see the link below  https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/payments-and-merchant-services/tyro/ Naomi is now taking your questions in this series of Handpicked to help y...

Ginger Rogers, dance partner of Fred Astair, famously said ‘I did it backwards and in heels’ Louise has designed a fabulous shoe for women on their feet – a lot. She has been in business for 8 years and is doing the design, distribution and development herself. She wants to take the next step with her business. In this episode Louise asks me to put ‘marketing consulting&rsq...

Dimitri wants to know if now is the right time to scale his business in South Australia?. He is lucky to have good cash flow and steady growth but he wants more and wants advice on if now is the right time? Thanks to our season sponsor - Bendigo Bank EFTPOS and Ecommerce powered by TYRO, see the link below  https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/payments-and-merchant-services/tyro/ Naomi is...

In this episode Naomi answers Rita in Brisbane’s question about how to control your Cash Flow in Covid. Thanks to our season sponsor - Bendigo Bank EFTPOS and Ecommerce powered by TYRO, see the link below  https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/payments-and-merchant-services/tyro/ Naomi is now taking your questions in this series of Handpicked to help you navigate Covid, you can submit...

Sam and Lucy want businesspeople to plan differently (Plan. D). They are encouraging people to think outside the box. I love their product, the research, design, and creativity of this planning tool is world class. But they have questions. How and when should they make it their full-time job. Is it better to have one project or be working on many things? Is there a gender or age issue to success a...

In this short extra, Naomi talks about the 7 steps to innovation and capturing those ideas for growth and survival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are big questions in this episode Donna wants to know how she should be marketing her socially driven enterprise. I give a succinct overview of building brand equity and making sure that promotional activities are happening at every stage of the customer journey. To remember that creating advocates, ambassadors and advisors can be materially important. Donna asks whether she should focus on...

Helping your business survive the pandemic with a short look at how to use your natural strengths to help in these uncertain times in business See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this extra of Handpicked, Naomi explores generating new ideas in this critical time of change.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helping business thought this pandemic with some productivity hacks to maximise your time and make sure you stay focused while staying at home.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.