The Rising Professional Podcast

In this episode, we’re unpacking the common time traps that service-based business owners fall into — and how to spot them before they drain your energy and profit. If you're reaching the end of the week and wondering where the heck your time went, this episode is a must listen. @therisingprofessionalpodcast @carabrett.money @dealsinheals

In this episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes of how we planned out our 2026 business year, before the new year even starts. We talk through how early planning helps us set clear priorities, reduce stress, and make space for real rest at the end of the year. We also let you in behind the scenes of how we keep ourselves accountable to each other. @therisingprofessionalpodcast @dealsinheels @c...

Boundaries aren't just for personal relationships. They're for business too. Trouble is, many of us business owners fail to establish any kind of boundaries and as a result, we end up resentful and burnt out. We say Yes to way too much and this is where the wheels fall off. Today's episode is all about how to set boundaries in your business so that clients respect your time and know yo...

Has money stopped you from your ultimate dream of starting your own business? Well, it doesn't have to, and today's episode explains ways you can get started without a big financial backing. It's time to ditch the excuses and get motivated to start up scrappy. We did it and so can you ... especially if you're going into service. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

No one likes to be "sold to". So with that said, how do you go about selling your service when this narrative is playing in the background? Today's episode is all about the "anti-sell". How to sell without feeling salesy, pushy or as we like to say, Gross! If you're ready to brush up on your selling skills, this episode will teach you the mindset you must adopt if you w...

Never before has Video Marketing been as easy, cost effective and timely to produce as it is now... so what's stopping you from hitting record?! Camera-shy peeps, listen up. As service-led business owners we have the power to leverage video marketing like never before and if you're not tapping into this readily available resource, you will be by the end of this episode... because being &qu...

In this episode of The Rising Professional Podcast , we're taking you behind the scenes of what’s been happening in Cara's world lately—including the big move into a new office space. Cara shares the real-life juggle of running a service-based business while navigating change, the challenges (and wins) that come with moving, and a few personal updates along the way. If you’ve ever wondered...

Everyone loves a little luxury... so what if you could deliver exactly this in your business? Luxury isn't just about products. It's in the experience and how someone feels when they interact with your service offering. Today's episode is all about ways you can tap into a luxury service offering and apply it to your business. We're sharing the exact moves you can make to deliver a...

Could you be building a Frankenstein Business without even realising? That is - a business that has taken on a life of it's own, and perhaps grown too big that you as the owner feel completely out of control, exhausted and ready to throw in the towel just to feel some relief! Every business owner hits a point in their journey where the workload seems to move beyond our reasonable human capabil...

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. The "if only's" and "what if we did it this way from the start" thoughts that plague our minds as business owners. But in truth, would you REALLY do things differently? Today we're stepping back in time to revisit our younger business selves to ask the question that every business owner has pondered at some point. Knowing what we know now...

Have you hit an income ceiling in your business? You've nailed your service offering and your client book is full to the brim BUT the thought of putting a cap on your earning potential hurts every part of your being as a business owner. The reality? There's only so many hours in the day ... and only so much of YOU to go around... but what if there was another way you could add extra income to your...

When Riz Amin discovered a specific niche to help fellow business owners navigate the complex legal landscape, she stepped into action to create Foundd Legal - a platform that empowers Australian online businesses and creative professionals with easy-to-understand legal templates. In today's episode we chat with Riz about all things legal, and how she built the business from the ground up usin...

We often find the most successful business owners have one thing in common. A consistent morning routine that works for THEM. And today, we're sharing ours. Health, fitness, food and rituals we do on the daily to stay on top of our game and set the tone for a productive day ahead. The reality is, we're all juggling life as busy business women and if there's one thing we've found that helps keep us...

Mel Alafaci is not your average chef. Rather, she's an international media personality, cooking expert, passionate teacher, and savvy businesswoman. Vibrantly known as "The Happy Chef" , Mel is passionate about teaching the culinary art of cooking to millions worldwide through her books, online lessons, media appearances and more recently, an inflight cooking school partnership with American Airli...

When you run a service business, the client journey matters - and finding ways to tweak and improve this experience is what leads to greater retention, more referrals and yep, more revenue for you! Managing a client's expectations not only sets them up for a great experience... it positions your business as an expert operator in your field and shows that you're always one step ahead in the process...

Are you feeling uninspired in your business? Like, you have that nagging feeling that something needs to change but you're not sure what. When you've been burning the midnight oil in your business for some time now, things that once felt fresh and exciting can soon turn into mundane tasks you struggle to get through. We've all been there! But before you blow it all up and self-sabotage the empire...

As a business owner, you should be taking your profit out first, before any other payments ... or should you? In this episode, our resident financial advisor Cara shares her personal take on author Mike Michalowicz's : Profit First. Are the concepts in the book realistic for today's business owner or is this just another fluffy way to make us all feel better about paying ourselves first? Follow Pr...

Ever wondered how people really spend their money? We all see value differently when it comes to the things we choose to spend up big on, versus those where we like to budget a little harder. Neither choice is wrong, but the differences from person to person can be quite stark as you'll see in this episode where we deep dive into Cara and Wendy's personal spending habits. Today we reveal t...

When we're busy running our business it can be easy to overlook those important but not urgent tasks. Keeping an eye on certain metrics in your business is crucial for efficiency and today, we're unpacking what you should be investing your time in as part of your ongoing operations. If you're serious about running at maximum efficiency and profitability, this episode is a gentle reminder to keep a...

So many of us build businesses without ever thinking, "does this actually align with my values?" Money, freedom and self-satisfaction are typically at the forefront of why many people go into business, but few of us ever consider whether our personal values will truly align with what we're about to create. Our special guest today is ahead of the game in this department after starting...

If you can't build Trust, you won't have a service business (for long anyway). Word of mouth marketing and having people spread the (good) word about you and your business is the surefire way to creating the kind of trust that draws clients in. Today we're focussing specifically on how you can use Testimonials and Case Studies to showcase your credibility as a business and service provider. If the...

Imagine booking an appointment with you dentist you actually get excited for! This is the experience Dr Cate Gerber and her team deliver to clientele and patients every single day. Smile Studio is a Newstead based dental practice that is fast expanding to include a range of complementary health services to the broader community. This week, we had the pleasure of chatting with Dr Cate about how she...

We love seeing business owners win, especially our fellow ladies! In this week's episode, Cara and Wendy make special mention and recognition of some of the top women in business who have come across their radar. From small service based business owners leading their field to women who have forged a powerful (and profitable) influence through their personal brand, we are always inspired by fel...

Do you feel like you're trying to run EVERYTHING in your business all by yourself and burning out in the process? Ultimately, you're doing things the hard way and it's probably because you haven't setup the right systems and processes to make life easier and leverage your time as the business owner. This is where Peta Charles steps in to share the ways she has systemised her business with the help...

Is your introversion holding you back in business? Introverted business owners are a unique breed with our own challenges, and in particular, when it comes managing energy. As a business owner, having the energy to move through the day without running out of steam is so important but as an introvert in the business world, this is easier said than done. In today's episode, our resident introver...