Secrets of Successful Business Podcast

Send us Fan Mail You’ve made time to focus on the numbers, you’ve even downloaded cloud accounting software and got yourself a bookkeeper, but how do you know if your numbers stack up? Today’s guest Magdaleen Kelly from Aquavantage is a Xero consultant and advisor who knows exactly how to sort out those business finance worms. With over twenty years of experience, Mags is a Xero Health Check exper...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest Jen Bishop is a power-house creator. A former journalist and magazine editor, Jen is the founder, publisher and owner of The Interiors Addict. She’s also a mum of two and knows a thing or three about running a business with kids. In this episode we talk about: How to run a business with young children at home; Creating a business from your passion; Why women should s...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to have your best year in life and in business? In this episode, I'm sharing the tool I use to help keep me focused, on track and reaching my goals. It's something I do every year and is one of the secrets of my success. Join me for a quick guide to creating tangible change in your business and life. It starts with your mindset and a great plan! This episod...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the summer series of Secrets of Successful Business. We’re taking a few weeks off over the holidays so we thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to recap some of the favourite podcasts of 2021.  Alyce Alexandra is an entrepreneur and the author of nine best-selling cookbooks. It was a treat to sit down with her and discuss her delicious cookbooks and how she runs h...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the summer series of Secrets of Successful Business. We’re taking a few weeks off over the holidays so we thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to recap some of the favourite podcasts of 2021. Jules Sebastian was the very first person to say yes to guesting on the Secrets of Successful B Business and one of my favourite guests. Author of Tea & Honesty and host...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the summer series of Secrets of Successful Business. We’re taking a few weeks off over the holidays so we thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to recap some of the favourite podcasts of 2021. It was a thrill to welcome Mel Browne and Lauren Law to the podcast this year. Ex accountants and financial planners, Mel and her work-wife Lawsie now help women level up th...

Send us Fan Mail If you own a product based business, the last two years have been tough. A pandemic, forced closures, the necessity to move online, it's all taken a toll. So, today I’m calling in the experts, Jacqueline Snyder and Minna Khounlo-Sithep are The Product Boss, and if you want to get more customers to buy your product then this episode is a must listen.  Minna is an Amazon guru w...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to lead by design? For many it’s about building culture, routine and structure to enable staff to shine and find success. For today’s guest, Colleen Callander, it’s also about being empowered to lead with confidence in business, and in life and that takes courage. Colleen Callander, an award-winning CEO, has a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in bran...

Send us Fan Mail Does the thought of entertaining family and friends these holidays stress you out? Me too! I’m going to go off on a tangent this episode and chatting to my wonderful friend, Janelle Bloom who is sharing her tips for wonderfully easy, stress free, holiday entertaining. Janelle is a best-selling cookbook author, radio presenter, food writer, recipe developer and stylist as well as o...

Send us Fan Mail If you own a business, you’ll know that taking time off is not always simple. When others are planning holidays and trips away, you’re wondering what the impact will be if you go MIA for a few days, let alone an extended period of time.  In this episode I’m sharing tips learned over twenty plus years owning product and service based businesses. I’m diving into the practicalities s...

Send us Fan Mail For the last two decades, Kirstie Clements has helped shape the publishing industry and the Australian fashion industry. Former Editor-in-chief of Vogue Australia , judge on Australia’s Next Top Model , and bestselling author of The Vogue Factor , her latest book, Why did I buy That? Fashion mistakes, life lessons , takes us into the world of high-fashion and those fashion faux pa...

Send us Fan Mail Do you need to hire staff? Does the recruitment process give you hives? From when to hire and how to go about it, to sifting through the resumes and then picking the right candidate for the job; you either love it or hate it. There's no middle ground.  HR and recruitment are foreign to many small business owners simply because it's one of those things in business that we...

Send us Fan Mail Renovating existing homes and buying real estate to update and flip has certainly gained momentum over the last few years, and today, those in the business of renovation are reaping the rewards.  Today's guest, along with a couple of her best friends, started their business by renovating a single house back in 2014. Little did they know the Instagram account they set up for f...

Send us Fan Mail Do you want to make more money in your business? Of course you do!  In episode 30 of the Secrets of Successful Business, I’m sharing six simple ways to increase revenue without spending a fortune in the process. A few tweaks here and a little education there; it’s a short, sharp episode and I’m not giving away any spoilers here. Tune in for all the secrets. This episode is brought...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today definitely brings the yay into every day. I'm thrilled to be chatting to Sarah Davidson, entrepreneur, author, and founder and host of the globally recognized podcast Seize the Yay . Sarah started her career as a risk adverse lawyer and, after buying a little too much matcha, became an ‘accidental’ entrepreneur. Sarah loves a good pun, cracking motivational quo...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wanted to write a book? Emma Franklin Bell from @franklinbellmedia is joining me on the podcast today to walk us through exactly what's involved in the process. ⁠ If you're a coach, consultant, educator, trainer or practitioner who’s dreamed of writing a book, then this episode is a must listen.⁠ Emma is a writer and communications expert on a mission to he...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is Casey Beros, author, presenter, keynote speaker and journalist. Casey describes herself as a hugger, good at parallel parking and doing the worm. As a co-host of channel ten's Everyday Health and a health journalist, she has spent 15 years asking experts about how to live a happier and healthier life. Now, Casey wants to use what she's learnt and shine...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wanted to start a business but weren’t really sure about your idea or thought the learning curve might be too steep? Today’s guest, franchising guru Liz Nable, might have the alternative for you. Entrepreneur, author and small business expert, Liz knows a thing or two about franchising. Liz introduced the Xtend Barre franchise to Australia, was Franchise Woman of the...

Send us Fan Mail Business has been doing it tough. For those in lockdown areas or impacted by the pandemic the struggle is real and you’d be forgiven for wondering why you started your business in the first place. However, in the spirit of looking ahead, in episode 25 of the Secrets of Successful Business podcast, I’m focusing on exactly how to get your business ready to thrive. I cover: How to ta...

Send us Fan Mail How are you doing right now? Are you overwhelmed or simply over it? Stuck in a rut or uncertain about what's ahead?  If life is throwing you curveballs right now, even if they seem insignificant, you're going to love today's guest. Shannah Kennedy is an accredited life coach, best-selling author, motivational speaker, and wellbeing specialist. After suffering chroni...

Send us Fan Mail I don’t know about you, but there just doesn’t seem to be a lot of good news about at the moment. As a community our mental health is at an all-time low, sometimes just getting through the day is tough. But if we’re doing it tough, stop for a minute and think of the kids. How on earth are they coping?  While resilient, more often than not, kids will struggle to understand what’s g...

Send us Fan Mail My guest today Maha Corbett is the co-founder of SWIISH, number one online destination for women who want to supercharge their wellbeing and buy beautiful fashion and accessories.  Maha, is a certified health coach and best-selling author and her passion for good health and fitness has seen the development and expansion of the SWIISH wellness range. In this episode, Maha is sharin...

Send us Fan Mail The essence of a lifestyle business is balance – having enough business to pay the bills and enough life to enjoy what you have. That’s the philosophy and approach of Marianna Agostino, my guest today and founder of Conscious Wealth Creation. With a gift for numbers and an entrepreneurial journey anchored in the foundations of abundance, integrity, empowerment and acceptance, Mari...

Send us Fan Mail Need to level up your sales or put your brand on the map? Don’t underestimate the power of great branding photos, a killer podcast and social media to do just that. I’m chatting to the very talented Leah Stanistreet, podcast producer, Sydney branding photographer and social media expert. Leah is a media industry veteran who has worked for Australia’s largest radio networks through...

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if life threw you a major curveball? How would you navigate it? For anyone struggling right now, this episode is a must listen. Today’s guest Briony Benjamin, was diagnosed with cancer at 31, and to use Briony’s words, she suddenly became the lead character in a film she didn’t want to be in. Unlike her counterparts in PS I Love You or A Walk to Remember, there w...