The Critical Few Actions

Subscribe/Follow and click here for further information and the eBook of resources: https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/TomStrayEpisodePage Please let me know if I’m on the right track with the podcast. It means the world to me to know I’m adding value. Could your business survive if 98% of revenue disappeared overnight? Who in your team would step up if you couldn’t lead tomorrow? Is your su...

In just 10 years, Jackson has grown iBuild from a garage start-up into one of Australia’s fastest-growing kit home and modular housing manufacturers, selling from local suburbs to royal families abroad. We unpack how Jackson: ✅ Turned his strategic plan into a weekly rhythm that his whole team lives by ✅ Systemised his business with the OPV framework to boost performance ✅ Built a university in...

Subscribe/Follow and click here for further information and the downloadable resources: https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/JohnAndertonEpisodePage Please let me know if I’m on the right track with the podcast. It means the world to me to know I’m adding value. Are you struggling to find the right people, and paying more than ever for less-than-ideal staff? Have you dismissed offshore hiring...

Subscribe/Follow and click here for further information and the downloadable resources: https://www.criticalfewactions.com.au/podcast/Michael-Johns-Aquila-corporate Please let me know if I’m on the right track with the podcast. It means the world to me to know I’m adding value. ? Do you feel like you’re growing, but your bank account doesn’t show it? ? Are you putting off major investments because...

Please, let me know if I’m on the right track with the podcast by hitting Subscribe/Follow and then, download the Blog Summary & Josh’s contact details: https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/JoshuaMorseEpisodePage It means the world to me and helps me know I’m adding value. Founders and CEOs: Are you really making enough profit for the risk you’re taking? If your net profit margin hovers ar...

Please help me know if I’m on the right track with this podcast by hitting Follow and then Download the Blog Summary & Anabela’s Contact Details: https://www.criticalfewactions.com.au/podcast/Anabela-Correia-Inner-Maven/ It means the world to me and helps me know I’m adding value. Raising capital is one of the most daunting and misunderstood parts of the founder journey-especially in the healt...

📥Download the Blog Summary & Contact Details: https://www.criticalfewactions.com.au/podcast/Linda-Murray-Feedback/ Most CEOs think they're giving helpful feedback. But in this episode, leadership expert Linda Murray reveals a tough truth: the problem isn’t what you say -it’s when and how you finally say it. This isn’t about better HR policy. It’s about creating cultures where courageous conve...

Click here for further information and the downloadable resources: https://www.criticalfewactions.com.au/podcast/Charles-Pratt-Kinder-Aust/ If you’re a founder or CEO who wants to sell the business—but stay on to lead the next phase—this episode is for you. Charles unpacks the emotional and strategic tightrope of doing both well. Charles Pratt opens up about the unexpected realities of selling a b...

📥Download the Blog Summary & Contact Details: https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/MarkCameronvp From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Medium Businesses Can Use AI to Drive Real Results Think AI is just a tech fad? Or worse—something only “big business” can use? Think again. In this episode of the #CriticalFewActions™ Podcast, John Downes speaks with Mark Cameron for AI strategy and imp...

Jayston Small – Riskfacta: From Oil Rigs to Gin Risks – The Real Threats Facing SMEs Today What if the real danger to your business isn’t what you think? From boutique gin distilleries to offshore oil rigs, risk doesn’t discriminate—it devastates. In this #CriticalFewActions™ episode, I sit down with Jayston Small , risk and recovery expert, to uncover the most overlooked threats facing SMEs today...

Download the Blog Summary & Contact Details: https://www.criticalfewactions.com.au... How do you build a thriving business partnership that lasts over two decades? How do you scale internationally while maintaining your company’s culture? And what does it take to create a leadership team that can run the business without you? In this episode of the #CriticalFewActions ™ podcast, I sit down wit...

Download the Blog Summary & Contact Details:https://www.criticalfewactions.com.au/podcast/Jacqui-Clarke-Built-to-sell/ Jacqui Clarke: Built to Sell? The Hard Truth About Business Exits & Legacy Wealth Most businesses aren’t built to sell. Will yours survive without you? In this episode, I sit down with Jacqui Clarke, one of Australia’s most sought-after personal and business wealth advisor...

Download the Blog Summary & Contact Details: https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/BelindaWigginsInformation How do you build a business that doesn’t rely on you—and then sell it for maximum value? In this episode, I sit down with Belinda Wiggins, former owner of BWS Recruitment, who built a thriving recruitment agency, made it independent of her, and successfully exited on her terms. If yo...

Click here for further information and the downloadable resources: https://www.criticalfewactions.com.au/podcast/Georgie-Chapman-Staff-Performance-Management What if the biggest threat to your company’s culture isn’t employees who underperform—but the way you manage and let them go? In this episode, we unveil the surprising legal and strategic fixes you can implement right now. On today’s #Critica...

Click here for further information and the downloadable resources: https://www.criticalfewactions.com.au/podcast/John-Cotton-Recruitment-Tips/ What if the one thing holding back your firm from attracting the best finance talent has nothing to do with pay? In today’s episode, we uncover the overlooked reasons why top performers keep scrolling past your job ads—and what you can do to change that fas...

Click here for further information and the downloadable resources : https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/GregWestonInformation What if the key to growing your organisation—and leaving it in capable hands—was simpler than you’ve been led to believe? Can you leave your business for 3 months travelling Nepal and Europe incommunicado? Will it perform just as profitably (or better) without you? In...

Click here for further information and the downloadable resources: https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/BrettBonserInformation What if the single biggest obstacle holding back your mid-sized B2B business isn’t the market— but your approach to sales and marketing alignment? In this episode, we reveal the surprisingly simple strategies that can supercharge your revenue, even during challenging t...

Click here for further information and the downloadable resources : https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/EllenPittman2Information What if the perfect blueprint for solving your toughest business challenges has been hiding in plain sight all along? In this episode, we explore how biomimicry can transform product innovation, organisational culture, and even your company’s strategic approach. In...

Click here for further information and the downloadable resources: https://www.criticalfewactions.com.au/podcast/Joe-Ciancio-Maxsum-Consulting How do you turn a garage startup into a thriving 30-employee venture—especially in a regional market? In today’s #podcast episode, we reveal how coaching, peer support, and a fierce drive for innovation helped one tech founder do just that. In this episode,...

Click here for further information and the downloadable resources: https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/GeorgieChapman2Information In this episode, I sit down with Georgie Chapman, HR Legal Advisor and Partner at HR Legal, to uncover why CEOs of mid-sized businesses (under $100M turnover) can’t afford to ignore workplace bullying and stress. With decades of experience advising companies on emp...

Download the Blog Summary & Contact Details: https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/DianneSemmensInformation In this episode, I sit down with Dianne Semmens, the award-winning founder of Acacia Consulting Services, who has spent 35 years mastering ERP software implementation to help businesses do business better.  Dianne’s story is a compelling blueprint for owners and CEOs of mid-sized...

Click here for further information and the downloadable resources: https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/DarrenHeverenInformation Are you ready for intergenerational wealth transfer and growth?: Insights from Darren Heveren In this episode, Darren Heveren, an expert in supporting High Net Worth Families with their intergenerational wealth transfer, shares his deep knowledge and experiences from...

Download the Blog Summary & Contact Details: https://criticalfewactionspodcast.com.au/RichHawkerdownload1 Unlocking Business Success: The Power of Customer Experience Design Join host John Downes as he delves into critical actions to improve your business with guest Rich Hawker, an expert in customer experience design. Learn how Rich's journey from Deloitte to Bain & Co. fueled his passion...

Click here for further information and the downloadable resources Rob Olver: Forget evolution! When should you revolutionise your business model? Business Model Transformation: Insights from Rob Olver In this episode of the #Critical Few Actions to Improve Your Business podcast, host John Downes speaks with Rob Olver, a business leader who specializes in transforming established companies for sust...

Journey to Clear Skin: Judy Cheung-Wood's Entrepreneurial Story with Skin B5 In this episode, Judy Cheung-Wood, CEO and founder of Skin B5, shares her journey from town planning to establishing a successful nutraceuticals business. Judy discusses the personal struggles with acne that inspired her to develop Skin B5, the steps she took to launch her company, the challenges she faced, and the strate...