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Real entrepreneurs discuss what they learned about their business numbers, to help you grow your business. Case studies and actionable stories, not dry theory. Profit, margins and cash flow, not just marketing conversion numbers.
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39: Dominic Wells - affiliate marketing - Business Numbers Podcast
Dominic Wells is the founder of Human Proof Designs. A tech company, Human Proof Designs builds niche websites for their clients. Dominic explains affiliate sites and marketing for newcomers. He tells me how he went from teaching English in Taiwan to designing websites and growing a successful...
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38: Q&A - my influences and inspirations - Business Numbers Podcast
Today I continue with my Q&A sessions. Today’s question comes from members of my group program, who have asked me to discuss some of my influences and inspirations. So, I have made a list of books and content creators who have really helped me navigate my career. Keep in mind that some of this is...
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37: Shayna Oliveira - online courses
My guest today is Shayna Oliveira, the creator of Espresso English and the host of the podcast Entrepreneurs in Motion. Shayna began her career as an English teacher in Brazil. After seeing her students would benefit from an online version of her lessons, she began a daily blog that reviewed her...
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36: Q&A - what are the common mistakes
Today's Q&A question comes from members of my group program. Tim and Grant ask: "In all the years you have been doing business accounting/virtual CFO, etc. what are the common patterns or mistakes you see being repeated over and over again? What are the top three things that make you shake your...
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35: Ryu Noai - Australian tax
My guest today is Ryu Noai, the owner of the Australian tax firm Impala Accountants. Ryu is a seasoned traveller who uses his international experience to help small businesses navigate the pitfalls of international taxes. He tells me about his adventures abroad and how his education allowed him...
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34: Q&A - where can I borrow?
Q&A episode 11 answers the question "where can I borrow?" from one of the members of my group program, In this episode: Important points about debt funding in general. Personal borrowing, to free up funds for the business. Sources of debt funding.
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33: Kylah Morrison - chamber of commerce
Kylah Morrison is the CEO of the Karratha & Districts Chamber of Commerce & Industry. On today’s episode, she joins me to discuss her journey to this unique career opportunity. Kylah began her career as an engineer in the corporate space. She then pivoted into doing business coaching out of her...
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32: John Gillingham - apps, memberships
John Gillingham, the founder of AccountingPlay.com, is my guest today. John used his background in accounting to help CPA students expand their education and refresh their skills. He has also developed some top rated apps for the iTunes store. John’s lifelong goal has been to be his own boss and…
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31: Q&A - podcast update
This is the 10th Q&A episode, and last week was the 30th episode of the podcast, which are great milestones to answer a listener question about what I'm up to and where can they find more of my helpful content.
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30: Michaela Light - intuition in business
My guest today is Michaela Light, the host of the Intuitive Leadership Mastery Podcast. She is also the author of the Intuitive Leadership Mastery book and What Would It Take? Michaela is also the founder of TeraTech, a cold fusion based software company. In recent years, she has been making her...
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29: John Ainsworth - data driven marketing
John Ainsworth is the founder of Data-Driven Marketing, a digital marketing firm dedicated to helping online businesses maximise their marketing strategies. We talk about John's journey from door-to-door book sales, through using his knowledge to encourage people into sports activities, through…
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28: Anna Rova - audience first - Business Numbers Podcast
Anna Rova is the founder and host of the Girlskill Podcast, a bi-weekly show that inspires women to live life on their own terms. We talk about her journey from becoming an email marketing specialist, in Malaysia and as a digital nomad, for personal growth companies, through to her "audience…
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27: Q&A - fewer big or many small customers
“Is it better to have fewer big customers or many smaller customers?” Well, the short answer is, it depends on what you want to achieve in your business. I elaborate on this in more detail, and I have some pros and cons about aiming for large customers versus catering to smaller customers. If you...
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26: Q&A - raising prices for existing customers
Question from a client: what are the pros and cons of raising prices for existing customers? Includes tips for many different business models.
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25: Mandi Ellefson - service businesses
My guest today is Mandi Ellefson of Hands Off CEO. Mandi helps service business owners to find more time, delegate better to their teams, and grow their profitability.
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24: Q&A - investing business funds
Question from listener Ben: How to invest excess business funds, without distributing to yourself first? There are many types of investments, but in this episode I focus on business-related options for investing (and "investing") excess cash. Disclaimer: No tax, legal, or financial/investment...
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23: Q&A - when to hire, reinvest
I recently did an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session in a facebook group for one of my clients, and I answered two of those questions again here on the podcast. If you have any questions for the next Q&A episode, or want me to do an AMA in your group, fill out the contact form at...
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22: Sam Alvarez - sales
Sam is a sales and business relationship coach. Her goal is to teach people how to build a rapport with people and make sales without high-pressure techniques. We talk about Sam’s process and online courses she offers to clients to help them have better sales conversations without selling. She…
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21: Conference takeaways - business owners helping each other
Takeaways from a small conference I ran on the Gold Coast with Meryl last weekend. In this episode: Business owners helping each other. Mansions and spontaneous conversation. Masterminds. Attendee talks.
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20: Q&A - spreadsheet daydreaming
In this Q&A episode, I talk about "spreadsheet daydreaming", a term that I've used in a few episodes: what it is in detail, the risks, what it usually means if you are spreadsheet daydreaming, and ways to deal with all of that.
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Ep 19 - Nathan Hirsch - managing freelancers
Nathan Hirsch is the founder of Freeeup.com (with 3 "e"s), an online freelancer marketplace designed to take the hassle out of hiring a freelancer. Nathan began his e-commerce experience with selling textbooks out of his dorm room in college. From there he started a drop-shipping business that…
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Ep 18 - Genecia Alluoa Luo - retail, communities
My guest is Genecia Alluora Luo, the founder of Soul Rich Woman, an online community dedicated to empowering women to build their businesses. In this episode, we discuss what Genecia learned from the long journey she has taken in entrepreneurship. We follow her through the early days at fourteen...
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Ep 17 - New Year, New Season
The podcast is back, starting with this short episode about the new year and the plans for the podcast.
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Ep 16 - Q&A - end of year - Business Numbers Podcast
In this Q&A episode, I answer the question "What to do at the end of the year?" Have a great Christmas and New Year period! The podcast is going to take a break for the next few weeks.
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Ep 15 - Coran Woodmass - selling Amazon FBA businesses
My guest today is Coran Woodmass from TheFBAbroker.com. Coran is a business broker who specialises in sales of FBA (Fulfilment by Amazon) businesses. Today, Coran shares what he learned from his first business sales and how it affected his company’s bottom line. He offers advice to business…
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Ep 14 - Nate Ginsburg - Amazon FBA success, team and investing
My guest today is Nate Ginsburg, an ecommerce business owner who got his start in the Amazon FBA sphere. After selling part of his business, he has pivoted into business investing. Today he shares how he was able to make the transition from freelance work to full-blown ecommerce to business...
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Ep 13 - Cate Richards - business failures, financial habits, selling a business, AirBNB
My guest today is Cate Richards, the owner of Team Bonding in Sydney. Team Bonding is a corporate retreat service that organises fun corporate team building events in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Cate takes us on a journey to how she was able to make Team Bonding a successful business. She...
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Ep 12 - Andres Zuleta - when to hire, premium pricing, simple cash flow projection
My guest in this episode is Andres Zuleta, whose high-end travel service Boutique Japan plans bespoke trips to Japan. In this episode: How he decides when to hire. His simple method for projecting cash flow. Why he chose premium pricing and how he avoids temptation to aim lower in the market.
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Ep 11 - Q&A - fixing low margins, automating bookkeeping
In this episode, I answer 2 more questions from a meetup I ran at a conference in Bangkok. In this episode: Fixing a low margin service or product. Options for automating bookkeeping for greater accuracy and value.
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Ep 10 - Q&A - choosing accounting software, hiring internal accounts team
In this episode, I answer 2 questions from a meetup I ran at a conference in Bangkok with Meryl Johnston from episode 3. In this episode: Choosing the right accounting software. When to hire an internal accounts team?
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Ep 9 - Christina Canters - the Profit First method for managing money - Business Numbers Podcast
My guest in this episode is Christina Canters, who is a communication coach and hosts her own excellent podcast called Stand Out Get Noticed. In this episode: A simple method for managing money. How Christina uses the Profit First method, including her percentages. How you can get started with…
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Ep 8 - Emily de la Pena - rapid growth and hiring, private equity, startup weekends - Business Numbers Podcast
My guest in this episode is Emily de la Pena, founder of Coding Kids which runs programming tutoring, classes and holiday camps for children, based around the Brisbane area in Australia. In this episode: Emily's background. Making the leap from full-time work. Setting prices. Handling rapid…
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Ep 7 - Carl Quested - post-failure, payment upfront, high volume, excess cash
My guest in this episode is Carl Quested, who runs Agent Mail which helps real estate agents with direct mail and telemarketing. In this episode: Carl's background. Negotiating leases and taking on loans after prior business failure. Moving to payment upfront in an industry that normally has…
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Ep 7 - Nigel Moore - fixing debtors, fixed-fee agreements, selling a business - Business Numbers Podcast
My guest in this episode is Nigel Moore, who runs My Technology Business which specialises in helping IT support entrepreneurs. In this episode: How he convinced customers to pay in advance instead of 4 months (!) after service delivery. Monitoring profitability of monthly fixed-fee agreements.…
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Ep 5 - Q&A - reports, top 5 numbers, bank accounts, cards
In this episode, I answer 6 questions for Dinesh Rudra from LightAnimations.com.
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Ep 4 - Paul Higgins - ex-corporates, key drivers and more - Business Numbers Podcast
Paul Higgins runs the community Build Live Give and associated podcast to help people build a business, live a great life and give back to the community. In this episode: Why Paul left a successful corporate career. His journey through coaching, outsourcing, business management software and...
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Ep 3 - Meryl Johnston - client and team profitability
My guest on this episode is Meryl Johnston, an entrepreneurial chartered accountant based on the Gold Coast, Australia who runs Bean Ninjas online bookkeeping service. In this episode: Meryl's background; she’s more entrepreneur than accountant! The difference between a bookkeeper, (tax)...
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Ep 2 - Jarrod Robinson - making the leap, multiple income streams, grants and loans
My guest on this episode is Jarrod Robinson, a teacher for PE teachers who want to use technology in the classroom at ConnectedPE.com and ThePEGeek.com, and his business TheAppMatch.com develops mobile apps for entrepreneurs. In this episode: His journey from PE teacher to entrepreneur with...
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Ep 1 - Dan Norris - pricing, costs, reports, and startup flaws
My guest on this episode is Dan Norris, a serial entrepreneur, 4X best-selling author and international speaker. In this episode, we go through lessons learned on his journey from HR employee, elearning/website agency, analytics dashboard startup, WPCurve a WordPress support service recently sold...
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Real entrepreneurs discuss what they learned about their business numbers, to help you grow your business. Case studies and actionable stories, not dry theory. Profit, margins and cash flow, not just marketing conversion numbers.
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