this is business

Most business owners start out chasing some kind of freedom, yet often it's growth that ends up trapping them. In today's episode Glen sits down with Brad Giles leadership coach and author of Bigger isn't Better, Better is Better to chat about how his new book helps owners who want to build better businesses and live life on their own terms. They chat about:👉🏿 why more growth = less freedom👉🏻 having the right strategy and plan👉 defining your version of success👉🏼 hiring the right people for your team👉🏽 seeing money as a resource, not the goal👉🏾 designing a life you actually wantCheck out Brad's book, Bigger isn't Better, Better is Better: https://amzn.to/4pbPIMxWatch this is business on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisbusiness_m3We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last month Glen was on a panel at SXSW Sydney with podcast pros Rosie Waterland (Just The Gist) and Rachel Corbett (Nova's Head of Podcasts) sharing their top tips for creating and growing a successful podcast. The session was facilitated by Dom Knight, host of The Chaser Report. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two of this mini-series, Kayla and Jay go deeper into stress. They chat about how it really works in your brain, the role of technology in ramping it up plus what to do when you’re mid-meltdown.👉🏽 what happens in your brain when you’re stressed👉 why your phone is keeping you in a constant stress loop👉🏾 how to reframe stress as a sign of growth👉🏻 practical tools to reset your nervous system (like the 4-5 breathing method)👉🏿 spotting burnout before it hits and rebuilding your energyKirtan Kriya meditation resources:https://alzheimersprevention.org/research/kirtan-kriya-yoga-exercise/https://insighttimer.com/salimahkassim-lakha/guided-meditations/kirtan-kriya-the-divine-songBreathing resource for stress:https://www.eqminds.com/blog/how-to-reduce-stress-one-breath-at-a-timeMore about Jay & EQ Minds:Instagram: @eqmindsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaypottengerWebsite: www.eqminds.comWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI is changing how every business operates but not every team is ready to change with it. Futurist and author Michael McQueen joins Adrian Smith to unpack why people resist new technology even when it makes sense, how leaders can manage the human side of innovation, and what it takes to build trust and adaptability in a fast-moving world.👉🏾 the psychology of stubbornness & why Michael wrote Mindstuck👉🏿 the safety & security risks of businesses not using AI well👉🏻 collapse of trust in teams & “job hugging”👉 benefits & hidden risks of AI👉🏼 why are we resistant to implementing changes?👉🏽 why fear of change is actually a fear of loss👉🏾 bringing your team on the journey when adapting to AI👉🏿 AI tools being used by medical practitioners and WHS teamsCheck out Michael's book, Mindstuck: https://amzn.to/43M6N77We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes joins Glen live from SXSW to share stories from leading two of the world’s most recognisable companies, the lessons that came from collapse, and his “three C’s” for success - change, confidence and clarity.👉🏾 what retirement means to Jim & why he thinks it’s outdated👉🏿 the idea of education is freedom and learning as compounding interest👉🏻 leaving 7-Eleven, identity crisis & going to art school in Florence👉 why he took on the CEO role at Blockbuster👉🏼 myths about Blockbuster vs Netflix and what really caused the collapse👉🏽 Buffett’s advice that helped Jim re-frame failure as part of the game👉🏾 the meta skills (three C’s) that have fuelled Jim's success👉🏿 how fear limits potential and how to re-train your brain to embrace risk👉🏻 Jim shares his thoughts on writing Education Is FreedomSorry for the sound quality after 36 minutes, the audio interface crashed :(Grab Jim’s book, Education Is Freedom: https://amzn.to/3JkwTafConnect with Jim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkeyesauthor/We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode recorded live from FinCon in Portland, Glen chats with Steph Veal from Flippa, a global marketplace for buying and selling digital businesses. They unpack what makes a business truly saleable, why most founders wait too long to think about exit strategy, and how to build with the end in mind from day one.👉🏾 why founders often sell their business👉🏿 what makes a business attractive to buyers👉🏻 how to prepare your financials before an exit👉 the importance of processes & documented systems👉🏼 how deal structures work👉🏽 buying vs building: where to start with digital businessesLearn more about Flippa: https://flippa.com/We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of this is business, Adrian & Kayla unpack the realities of business partnerships versus going solo, speaking about their own partnership experiences and exploring pros & cons for each. They cover:👉🏾 how Kayla & Adrian got into business partnership👉🏿 pros of having a business partner👉🏻 cons & navigating conflicts👉 making partnerships work: values alignment, communication & understanding roles👉🏼 balancing working in the biz vs on the biz & exit planning👉🏽 when to go solo instead👉🏾 finding the right business partner👉🏿 tips for working well togetherWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Kayla puts her own marketing agency under the microscope for an optimisation audit with Adrian Smith from RunGopher! They uncover opportunities to:👉🏾 personalise discovery forms so clients feel understood👉🏼 rethink proposals and sell on the call for faster conversions👉 automate sms follow-ups and proposal reminders to lock in next steps👉🏻 use chatgpt to research prospects and spot red flags before the call👉🏿 create AI voice agents to onboard new clients👉🏼 use AI to mockup work samples for lead gen or potential clientsConnect with Adrian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-smith1/Check out RunGopher: https://rungopher.com/Connect with Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bykaylamalss/We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot of businesses start as side hustles, but when do you know it’s time to go all in? In this episode Glen and Kayla unpack the signs, risks, and strategies for taking your side hustle full time. They touch on:👉 when your side hustle income matches or beats your salary👉🏾 too much work coming in to manage both👉🏻 spotting opportunities worth the risk👉🏼 managing risk with savings, buffers, or part-time work👉🏿 knowing your industry and lining up customers👉🏽 the bold “just jump in” approach (with caution!)📘 The Dip by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/4lYauwFLearn more about Kayla's business, Allies Management: https://link-kit.com/kayla-malss/ We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Glen James is joined by Adrian Smith from RunGopher to unpack a question from Jono who’s building a flight simulator content brand called ozsim on TikTok and YouTube. Glen shares how he’s grown his own business from a side hustle podcast into a YouTube-led media company, plus dives into what it takes to grow an online channel, how to turn followers into something sustainable, and the strategies Jono could use to stand out in the flight sim community. They touch on:👉🏾 why “passive income” isn’t really passive👉🏿 setting content & revenue pillars👉 repurposing content into multiple formats👉🏻 growing a niche channel like flight sim👉🏼 reinvesting in your business and playing the long gameWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Glen sits down with Jane, a critical care nurse and uni educator, who’s wondering if she could turn her experience into a business or just a better paying job. They unpack her career options, weigh up the risks of self-employment vs. staying clinical, and explore how to optimise her income without burning out.We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much should you charge? Should you discount for clients you really want to work with? In this episode, Glen and Kayla dive into the real-life challenges of pricing your services as a business owner. From awkward money chats to figuring out your minimums, they share the lessons they've learned (and are still learning) about pricing with confidence.We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.