Synopsis
The show for those starting or running a one person business, hosted by Robert Gerrish. With over 100,000 members and stacks of resources, Flying Solo keeps you on track.
Episodes
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31. Lessons from the big end of town
08/09/2014 Duration: 27minPaul Mitchell has been immersed in the area of corporate psychology and leadership for over 25 years. In this podcast he shares lessons learned from the people in the tall buildings.
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30. Using stories to attract business
26/08/2014 Duration: 18minStorytelling is a great technique to use in presentations and training, but how does it help grow your business? Podcast guest, Andrew Griffiths gives us the low down.
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29. How to use the science of persuasion
14/08/2014 Duration: 34minPodcast guest, Paul Jones talks through Robert Cialdini's six influence principles and how they can transform your marketing messages.
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28. Building a tribe to support your business
31/07/2014 Duration: 24minPodcast guest, Chris Taylor's business uses volunteers to summarise books that are then turned into short courses. The success has surprised him and it's an interesting story.
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27. How social media can get you in trouble
17/07/2014 Duration: 26minIn this podcast, lawyer Vanessa Emilio reminds us that what happens online can end up in litigation.
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26. Shift a service business into a scalable product business
03/07/2014 Duration: 28minTim Dwyer is the CEO of Shirlaws Australia and helps service businesses transition into scalable product businesses.
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25. Five must-dos for new consultants
12/06/2014 Duration: 41minJohn Groarke helps consultants and professional advisors create sustainable, profitable enterprises. In this podcast he shares his top five tips to succeed.
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24. Why franchising may suit your small business
30/05/2014 Duration: 24minSuzy Jacobs started She Business three years ago and setting up as a franchisor was a no-brainer for her. In this podcast she explains why. Whether setting up your business in this way or exploring the appeal of buying a franchise, this podcast may hold some answers.
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23. Who is leading your business?
28/05/2014 Duration: 27minThe topic may sound like a strange question to ask a soloist, but Babette Bensoussan thinks differently. A co-author of five critically acclaimed books, Babette founded the MindShifts Group, a consulting company specialising in competitive intelligence. In 2006, she was the recipient of the the world's most prestigious CI award and remains the first and only Australian to attain this.
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22. Grappling with the creative process
28/05/2014 Duration: 34minWhile Tony Park is now a prolific author with 10 books published, it wasn't always that way. For too long he stared at a blank sheet of paper. How he got unstuck and took off is the focus for this podcast.
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21. The power of small group meetups
28/05/2014 Duration: 20minKim McGuinness connects businesswomen around Australia through events and online learning. She also actively participates in small group meetups and considers them one of the most effective ways to connect and share ideas.
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20. Why relevance wins in marketing
28/05/2014 Duration: 33minBernadette Jiwa has been named one of the Top 100 Branding experts to follow on Twitter and joins us from her home office in Perth. She's the author of two #1 Amazon Bestsellers on marketing, ‘Make Your Idea Matter’ and ‘The Fortune Cookie Principle’ and her latest book ‘Difference’ has just hit the bookshelves. In this podcast, she shares her unique ideas to stand out, get noticed and indeed begin a program of complete business reinvention.
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19. A peek at the future for small business
28/05/2014 Duration: 33minCraig Rispin is a business futurist and innovation expert who focuses on emerging business, people and technology trends. In this interview he shares his insights into some major changes ahead for small business.
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18. Obstacles to avoid on the path to success
28/05/2014 Duration: 38minAndrew Griffiths is not only Australia's most prolific business book author and Inc. columnist, he’s also an internationally recognised keynote presenter and consults to businesses large and small. He knows a thing or two about success.
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17. Managing anxiety while managing your business
28/05/2014 Duration: 33minScarlett Rugers runs a business and suffers from anxiety. In this podcast she shares her story and how she copes.
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16. Turning ideas into reality
28/05/2014 Duration: 25minHaving worked in the creative sector for most of his life, Nigel Collin has a passion for seeing people fulfil their ideas. In this podcast he shares his secrets. Nigel worked extensively on the 2000 Olympics and Paralympics, has advised Government, executives and entrepreneurs on how to build idea-based organisations and is currently motorcycling around Australia seeking out everyday innovators.
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15. How speaking out helps work flow in
28/05/2014 Duration: 27minKate Toon is a business copywriter, creative writer and digital trainer and someone not afraid to speak out. In this interview she explains how rattling cages helps her business.
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14. Content creation for dummies
28/05/2014 Duration: 29minDaniel Oyston helps people boost their marketing activity by developing an effective content creation strategy. In this podcast, Daniel dispels many of the concerns facing the novice including: finding topics to write about, understanding the various forms of content, using external writers and how to approach publishers to share your wisdom far and wide.
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13. Are you charging enough
28/05/2014 Duration: 31minJulia Bickerstaff shares tips on how to calculate, communicate and review your pricing. Australian listeners will have seen Julia on Channel 7's Business Builders show or ABC's Finance Quarter. Julia cites examples of pricing mistakes and exposes a couple of fascinating pricing secrets.
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12. Building a business in the bush
28/05/2014 Duration: 17minIf you've ever pondered going bush or are looking at new markets, Benita Bensch knows the ropes. From simple beginnings, Benita has built a great little niche business supporting those working from rural and remote locations.