Rise Up In Business

Send us Fan Mail Today, I want to delve deep into the heart of my business ethos – empowerment. In this episode, I'm sharing what empowerment means to me, why it's so essential in the world of business, and how empowerment can transform your business . Having spent the first 12 years of my legal career in litigation and dispute resolution, I've seen countless business owners entangl...

Send us Fan Mail A lot of negative connotations seem to be attached to the word hustle. But today I want to explore this concept a little deeper to understand if hustle really is a dirty word. I’m joined by special guest and seasoned entrepreneur, Emma McQueen, to talk about why hustle has gotten such a bad rap and explore the perhaps overlooked benefits of hard work and determination.  Emma McQue...

Send us Fan Mail We all know that success isn't a cookie-cutter concept. It's as unique as you and the specific needs of your business. When it comes to preparing your legal documents, it might not seem relevant to take into account what success means to you , but it absolutely is and that’s exactly what I’m talking about today. Whether you're an established entrepreneur or taking y...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the podcast, I sit down with one of Australia's most respected and in-demand hairstylists, Anthony Nader of RAW in Surry Hills. Anthony's salon is renowned as the most luxurious hair salon in Sydney, and as one of his clients myself, I’ve been lucky enough to experience just why RAW has earnt its title. In this episode, we delve into Anthony’s journey to becomin...

Send us Fan Mail Recently, life presented me with a situation that led me to be on the other side of the table—now the client seeking legal assistance. Losing my mother was a deeply personal experience that exposed me to the impersonal, complicated and confusing legal world that far too many people encounter. So today I want to share my experience with you to illuminate what this experience should...

Send us Fan Mail During the masterclasses and workshops I’ve been delivering for groups and communities lately, the most common question I get asked is: what is the biggest mistake business owners make? Today, I’m sharing my answer in hopes that it will help you avoid tricky situations I see people end up in far too often. The mistake I find consistently surfaces among business owners is the tende...

Send us Fan Mail I often get asked about how I’ve become known as the go-to lawyer for coaches, creatives and consultants. There is a bit of a backstory as to how I ended up with this speciality, and today I’m sharing how my business evolved to where it is today. In the initial stages of my legal career, I practised dispute resolution and litigation. Over the span of 12 years, there’s nothing that...

Send us Fan Mail If you've been tuning in for a while, you would have heard me talk about peace of mind over and over again. But peace of mind isn’t just a phrase , it's a powerful principle that underpins everything I do for my clients.  In this episode, I want to share with you what peace of mind truly means to me and why it matters so much in business. I've been in the law for tw...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I address one topic that I’m very passionate about and see come up a lot for business owners. That is, whether the cheapest option is really the best. Today I unpack why going cheap on legal advice may lead to unexpected and costly consequences down the road. I share my insight on navigating the often complex landscape of legal services, and discuss why I believe...

Send us Fan Mail I often say that when it comes to protecting yourself in business, prevention is better than cure . As a lawyer who works with small businesses and a small business owner myself, I've always emphasised the importance of having rock solid terms and conditions to protect your business. So today, I'm sharing with you the 3 things that can happen when you don't have Ts...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of the Rise Up in Business podcast. Today, I’m talking about the three biggest pain points I see business owners face when it comes to their online offerings and masterclasses. In last week’s episode, I talked about utilising your customised legal documents to help convert prospects to clients. In this episode, I’ll be diving a little deeper into why tai...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re a longtime listener of this podcast, you will have heard me talk a number of times about the reasons you need to have your legal documents tailored properly for your business. In this episode, I’m talking about one strategy in particular that I believe is key in successfully converting prospects to clients.  It’s my belief that the first place to start when setting yours...

Send us Fan Mail A lot of the work I do with my clients is strategic in nature and one of the things I ask them early on is what they stand for in business. When it comes to deciding where to invest in your business, there is a lot of noise out there about what you should be doing. That’s why it’s critical to understand what you stand for so that you can make informed, sustainable decisions that a...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m getting personal. I wanted to share with you more about my own career journey, in hopes of inspiring anyone looking to uplevel or take that next step forward. I encourage you to join me as I run through what got me started and what really drives me in my business. When I first started out in my law career, my main driver was wanting to enrich and change peo...

Send us Fan Mail As a small business owner, the idea of being sued can be daunting. The legal process is complex and overwhelming, and the potential consequences can be significant. That's why it's important to understand what actually happens when you're sued, and how to minimise the risk of ending up in court. In my previous career as a litigation lawyer, I’ve seen firsthand the d...

Send us Fan Mail As the end of the financial year approaches, it's the perfect time to review your existing documents, agreements, processes, and systems to ensure that your business is set up for success in the new financial year. One of the most common questions I get asked is when is the best time to update legal documents and my answer is always the same. The best time is whenever somethi...

Send us Fan Mail Something I’ve seen a lot is when business owners make decisions based on cost as opposed to quality and what will really meet the needs of their business. Unfortunately, this often costs more in the long run, both financially and, in some cases, in reputation.  Today I’m talking about why buying cheap in business costs more . I share some examples from working with my clients in...

Send us Fan Mail Legal services are an essential part of running a business but understanding how lawyers charge for their services and knowing what to watch out for can save you some headaches (and money) down the line. So, I’m here to help you unravel the mysteries of lawyer fees together. In this episode, I’ll take you through the legal requirements we lawyers must follow, finding the right fit...

Send us Fan Mail As business owners, we can’t be all things to all people and nor should we put that amount of pressure on ourselves. Despite beautifully tailored onboarding processes, discovery calls and efforts to serve our clients in the best way possible, we won’t always be aligned with everyone. And that’s okay.  Clients sometimes reach out to me for support when they’ve come to realise that...

Send us Fan Mail It’s sometimes the simple things that get overlooked in our businesses that end up causing us a lot of grief. However, unnecessary angst can be avoided when you set yourself up in the right way. Today I run you through the 3 Cs in business, which I believe are non-negotiable in both the context of your client relationships and running your business successfully.  I see a lot of bu...

Send us Fan Mail There are currently 2.4 million. small businesses in Australia, not to mention the number of businesses we interact with online. That’s a very large pool that we’re all swimming around in. In that vast number of small businesses, how do you stand out? Standing out is often heard in the context of business coaches, niching, and strategy. However, there's a really valuable way...

Send us Fan Mail Today I’m going to talk about something that is all over social media at the moment and has been coming up frequently when I talk with my clients and business friends. And that is, ' who owns the copyright if I use Chat GPT?' In simple terms, Chat GPT is a powerful AI tool that can produce copy for you and assist you in many different ways in your business. However, just...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wonder what the phrase business lawyer actually means? Today I shed a light on what a business lawyer does, the approach I take as a business lawyer and the things I don’t do. Firstly, I explain how a business lawyer differs from other lawyers. The areas of law are not dissimilar to medical specialities - there are different kinds of lawyers for different areas of law....

Send us Fan Mail Today I’m talking about a game changing strategy that I’ve been using in my business which is my rinse and repeat approach. This is also something that I’ve also been sharing with my clients to help them ditch the overwhelm and bring back a sense of calm into their business. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what the rinse and repeat approach is, why I use it in my business and...

Send us Fan Mail Over the past 20 years in my career as a lawyer, I’ve had the honour of supporting small business owners. One thing I have said time and time again is that prevention is better than cure because most of what I saw in my years working in litigation and dispute resolution could have been avoided.  In this episode, I’m sharing 5 red flags to look out for in business which alert us to...