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Let's Talk small Business with Mitchell Wilson
by Coachbirds
Running a SME business shouldn’t feel like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole.Let’s Talk Small Business is the straight-talking podcast for owners who are tired of the fluff and ready to get results. Hosted by business coach Mitchell Wilson, you’ll get insights, proven strategies, and the occasional reality check — all designed to help you build a business that actually works.Because guess what? You don’t need another guru — you need a breakthrough.
Episodes
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Let’s Talk Numbers, Clarity, and Small Business Growth with Dev Punjani
In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Dev Punjani, founder and director of Credible Accounting. Starting out as a weekend bookkeeping side hustle back in 2016, Dev turned a part-time gig into a full-service firm specializing in tax, payroll, business…
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Let’s Talk Funding & Alternative Capital with Oz Konar
Most small business owners wait until they are desperate before looking for funding — and when the bank says no, they think they're out of options. In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Oz Konar, founder of Business Lending Blueprint, to break down what…
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Let’s Talk Security Without the Stick with Craig Taylor
For 25 years, the cybersecurity industry has relied on fear, shaming, and punitive "gotcha" tests to force employee compliance. The result? Frustration, resentment, and higher security risks. In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, host Mitchell Wilson sits down with Craig Taylor, founder…
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Let’s Talk Leading Yourself First with Ian Hatton
Why do so many traditional leadership models leave us feeling drained, disconnected, and burnt out? In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, host Mitchell Wilson sits down with Ian Hatton—international keynote speaker, leadership mentor, and founder of Totally Morpheus. Ian gets real about…
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Let’s Talk Organic Social Media Growth (Without the Stress) with Jenna Oberstein
In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell sits down with Jenna Oberstein, founder of ATAG Communication, to demystify organic social media for growing businesses. Jenna breaks down why relies on word-of-mouth are essentially "hope marketing" and explains how to build a clear,...
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Let’s Talk Presentation Systems with Eugene Moreau
Most business owners don’t lack talent; they lack clarity. In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, host Mitchell Wilson sits down with 30-year speaking veteran, strategist, and creator of the 13 Box Presentation System, Eugene Moreau. Eugene breaks down how to stop overthinking your…
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Let’s Talk Silver Tsunami & Smart Business Acquisitions with Kris Schumacher
In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Kris Schumacher—co-founder of New Majority Capital and owner of Trellis Structures. After spending two decades in corporate dealmaking, contract negotiations, and pricing systems, Kris stepped away from the corporate...
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Let’s Talk Marketing the Long Game with Bron Watson
In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Bron Watson—founder of The Social Coach and The Serenade Project, registered nurse, educator, and speaker. Drawing on 30 years in health and education alongside over a decade in business, Bron unpacks what it takes to…
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Let’s Talk Unstoppable Habits with Loz Antonenko
Burnout doesn't always look like a dramatic collapse—sometimes it looks like grinding through every single day until your body stops whispering and starts shouting. In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Loz Antonenko, founder of Loz Life and creator of the...
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Let’s Talk Exit Readiness: Building a Business That Runs (and Sells) Without You with Christian Sykes
Most owners spend decades grinding to build a business, but almost zero time preparing to actually sell it. In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Christian Sykes, founder of Exit Ready, to tackle the reality of founder dependency—and how it quietly kills...
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Let’s Talk Smarter Benefits & Small Business Grit with Mike Notte
Building a business isn't a straight line—just ask Michael Notte. From chasing heavy metal dreams and hitting rock bottom with zero dollars for a stamp, to becoming the "Small Biz Benefits Pro," Mike's journey is pure grit. In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Mike (owner of MJN Insurance...
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Let’s Talk Battling through the Dark Days to Build a Business with Toby Lawrence
What does it take to push through seven brutal years of self-doubt, regulatory hurdles, and near-daily urges to quit? In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Toby Lawrence—founder and CEO of Arrow Health Private Hospital and a serial entrepreneur. Toby opens…
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Let’s Talk Mental Hygiene and Sharpening the Axe with Shalin Desai
When you’re running a small business and wearing every single hat, feeling overwhelmed isn't just exhausting—it directly damages your decision-making. In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell sits down with Shalin Desai, Senior Programme Director at the Art of Living Foundation....
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Let’s Talk Pulling Profits (and Water) Out of Thin Air with Jeffrey Szur
What if your next big business breakthrough literally came out of thin air? In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Jeff Szur, founder and CEO of Altitude Water. Jeff shares his journey from running restaurants and trading natural gas futures to manufacturing...
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Let’s Talk Business Resilience with Keith Erwood
What happens to your business when everything breaks down? In this episode, Mitchell gets real with crisis management expert Keith Erwood, co-founder of the Erwood Group. Drawing from his profound background as a New York City EMS responder on the frontlines of 9/11, Keith now authors business...
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Let’s Talk Rebuilding Smarter After Losing It All with Scott Proposki
What does it take to build a seven-figure photography empire, lose it all overnight, and rebuild smarter from the ground up? In this episode, host Mitchell Wilson sits down with Scott Proposki, founder of the Camera Focus Method. Scott went from photographing events at the White House and…
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Let’s Talk SAP, AI, and Why Canva Is Not a Dashboard with Chris Carter
When your business is growing, how do you know if you're actually scaling or just piling on expensive tech debt? In this episode, host Mitchell Wilson sits down with global SAP heavyweight, serial entrepreneur, and tech expert Chris Carter. From his early days hustling plastic business cards in...
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Trailer: Let's Talk Small Business with Mitchell Wilson
Starting a business is exciting. Running one? That’s where things get interesting. Welcome to Let’s Talk small Business, the podcast where host Mitchell Wilson gets real with the people behind the businesses. From tradies on the tools to billionaires in the boardroom, we dive into the stories,...
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Let’s Talk Hidden Profit: Hunting the Leaks in Your Numbers with Jung Chun
Many business owners run themselves ragged chasing higher revenue, only to wonder why their bank accounts aren't reflecting their hard work. In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, host Mitchell Wilson sits down with Jung Chung, a seasoned business coach and "profit hunter." With over 14...
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The Net-Net Truth, AI Sales Traps, and the Blueprint for Sustainable Growth with Scott Miller
Are you chasing vanity metrics that look good on paper but leave your bank account on life support? In this episode of the Coachbirds podcast, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Scott Miller—a seasoned global sales executive with over 40 years of hands-on experience driving revenue and scaling...
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Let’s Talk... Psychology, Anthropology, and Marketing Reality with Zachary Rischitelli
Ever feel like you’re throwing hard-earned cash at marketing just to buy "things" rather than investing in real business growth? In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Zachary Rischitelli, founder and managing director of Fig Advertising and Marketing. With a fascinating background in…
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Let’s Talk... Untraining Your Brain for Growth with Rik Schnabel
Ever feel like your business has hit an invisible glass ceiling you just can't seem to smash through? In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Rik Schnabel, Australia's leading "brain untrainer," six-time international bestselling author, and mindset pioneer with over 39,000 hours of...
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Let’s Talk Banking, Business, and Big Transitions with Chip Higgins
Ever wonder what a lifelong banker actually thinks about entrepreneurs? In this episode, I sit down with Chip Higgins, who spent over 35 years in the trenches of the US banking world before transitioning to helping small businesses from the outside. Chip shares his unique journey—from dreaming...
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Let’s Talk Seeing the Label Outside the Jar with Jessica Osborn
Ever feel like you’re doing absolutely everything right in your business, but things still aren't jelling? In this episode, host Mitchell Wilson sits down with Jessica Osborn—marketing strategist, business coach, and founder of the Business Jam program. Jessica shares her journey from corporate...
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Let’s Talk From Holsters to Hundred Grand: The Hustle and Grit of Endurance Business with Josh Sprague
What happens when you combine an ultra-endurance athlete, a VP tech role, a three-month-old baby, and a stolen hotel sewing kit? You get Josh Sprague, the relentless operator behind Orange Mud, Seven Clay, and Anvil & Acre. In this episode, host Mitchell Wilson sits down with Josh to pull back…
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Let’s Talk Canva, Branding and Building a Business Around Life with Marie Fox
Running a small business often means wearing too many hats, especially when it comes to admin, branding and content creation. In this episode, Mitchell chats with Marie Fox from Crafty Fox by Design about how small business owners can simplify their workflows, create polished branding and use…
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Let’s Talk PR, Reputation and Making Noise with Amanda Lacey
What actually separates marketing, PR and communications, and why should small business owners care? In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Amanda Lacey, founder and director of Popcom, to unpack the real power behind strategic communication. From growing up…
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Let’s Talk HR Without the Headaches with Guillermo “Gil” Triana
HR is one of those things most business owners avoid until it becomes a real problem. In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Guillermo “Gil” Triana, founder and CEO of PEO Marketplace, to unpack what a PEO actually is, when businesses should consider one, and...
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Let’s Talk Marketing That Actually Works with Javier Lozano
What happens when you stop treating marketing like a collection of random tactics and start building it like a real growth engine? In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Javier Lozano, founder and fractional CMO at Boulder Media Solutions, to unpack what actually drives scalable growth for…
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Let’s Talk Sales, Mindset and Success with Daman Grewal
In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Daman Grewal, founding partner of LogisticsSales.com. Daman shares his journey through logistics, sales, operations, and entrepreneurship, along with the lessons he learned from building and scaling businesses from the...
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Let’s Talk Financial Confidence with Tamanna Rehlia
Most business owners have an accountant, but far fewer actually understand their numbers. In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Tamanna Rehlia, founder of Sense and Solutions, to unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes of small business finances. From personal financial setbacks to...
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Let’s Talk Business That Actually Works with Bobby Casey
What really makes a business succeed, the idea or the execution? In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Bobby Casey to unpack the realities of building and scaling businesses across borders. From launching companies at 19 to creating location-independent ventures, Bobby shares hard-earned…
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Let’s Talk Smarter Growth: AI, Subscriptions, and What’s Actually Holding You Back with Matthew Holman
In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Matthew Holman, founder of Commerce Catalyst and Subscription Prescription, to break down what’s really happening inside growing businesses right now. They dive into the biggest challenges founders face, including time...
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Let’s Talk Revenue Over Leads with Byron Trzeciak
In a world obsessed with leads, Byron Trzeciak is focused on one thing most businesses are still missing… revenue. Founder of Pixel Rush, Byron breaks down what’s actually changed in marketing over the last decade, and why more leads no longer means more growth. From rising competition and...
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Let’s Talk Buying, Scaling, and Exiting Businesses with Paul Lajoie
In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell sits down with Paul Lajoie, a CPA turned business acquisition expert who’s bought and exited over 15 businesses. This is not theory, it’s real-world experience from someone who’s been in every seat. Paul breaks down why buying a business can…
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Let’s Talk Expert Authority with Christine Blosdale
🎙️ “If you’re not seen and heard, you’re not hired.” A lot of business owners think they have a lead problem. But as Christine Blosdale shares, it’s often a clarity problem. You might be great at what you do… But if your messaging is confusing, your ideal clients won’t connect. And if you’re...
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Let’s Talk Business Law, Risk, and Smarter Decisions with Matthew Fornaro
In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson chats with Florida-based business law attorney Matthew Fornaro about the legal issues small business owners too often ignore until it is too late. With more than 20 years in law and over a decade running his own firm, Matthew shares…
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Let’s Talk Cybersecurity and Small Business Survival with George Bakalov
Let’s Talk… Cybersecurity and Small Business Survival Cybersecurity is not just an IT issue, it is a business survival issue. In this episode, Mitchell Wilson sits down with cybersecurity expert George Bakalov to break down the real risks facing small and medium sized businesses. With 90% of SMEs...
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Let’s Talk Reinvention, Risk and the Real Impact of AI with Richard Butler
In this episode, Richard Butler shares his journey from aspiring rock star to technology entrepreneur and AI consultant. He reflects on building and exiting a 16 year IT services business, the challenges of rapid growth, and the lessons learned about leadership versus management. Richard opens up...
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Let’s Talk… Laughter, Leadership, and Learning from Bombed Jokes with Kevin Hubschmann
Can comedy help you close a deal? Kevin Hubschman, founder of Laugh.Inc, thinks so. From Brooklyn improv nights to Fortune 500 boardrooms, Kevin’s business delivers Laughter as a Service through comedy shows and professional development workshops. In this episode, we explore how comedy skills…
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Let’s Talk: Building a Business With Grit with Sanjesh Lal
From selling eggs in Fiji to managing multi-million-dollar construction projects in New Zealand, Sanjesh Lal’s journey is all about grit, growth, and real-life learning. In this episode, Sanjesh shares how he co-founded Keola Construction with his wife Sangeeta, starting from humble beginnings…
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Let’s Talk... Finding the Right People with Kip O’Donnell
Mitchell sits down with Kip O’Donnell, founder of Start Recruitment, to talk about what really goes into finding the right talent for your business. With over two decades in recruitment across London, Auckland, and now Nelson, Kip shares his journey from big corporates to running his own show. He...
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Let’s Talk Legal Advice That Actually Protects Your Business with Jacintha Akinson-Manson
Being a business lawyer isn’t about crushing dreams, it’s about protecting them. In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Jacintha Akinson-Manson to unpack what it really means to give solid legal advice. From standard agreements to sales and purchases, Jacintha shares why informed choices matter...
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Let’s Talk Pub Life, Pizzas, and Purpose with Ryan Edwards
In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell sits down with Ryan Edwards, former cricketer turned hospo hero, to chat about his first year owning The Little Sprig in Wakefield. From coaching cricket and real estate lessons to pulling pints and perfecting pizzas, Ryan shares the highs,...
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Let’s Talk: Rubber Chickens to Real Estate with Adam Love
From wholesaling joke-shop rubber chickens to co-founding one of Southland’s fastest-growing real estate businesses, Adam Love’s journey is anything but typical. In this episode, Mitchell sits down with the co-founder of Smart Move Residential to talk about the leap from employee to entrepreneur,...
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Let’s Talk Sales Lessons from 40 Years in the Game with Glenn Poulos
After four decades in the sales game, Glenn Poulos has seen it all and lived to write the book on it. In this episode, Mitchell chats with the Never Sit in the Lobby author about what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how to sell without being a pain in the ass. They dig into why showing up still wins...
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Let’s Talk: Brewing Community and Courage in Small Biz with Nick Schryvers
In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell sits down with Nick Schryvers, co-owner of Victus Coffee and Eatery in Nelson. From his first adult job packing coffee boxes to winning barista awards and running one of the region’s most celebrated cafes, Nick opens up about the gritty...
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Let’s Talk Mindset, Mantras & Modern Leadership with Tullio Siragusa
What’s holding your business back? Strategy? Systems? Or... mindset?In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell sits down with Tullio Siragusa—business strategist, author, and founder of Inventric Advisory—to unpack the hidden force behind many growth struggles: limiting beliefs.…
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Let’s Talk: Lighting Up a Business from Scratch with Wayne Pretty
What happens when a sparkie swaps the switchboard for a sketchpad? Wayne Pretty, founder of Pretty Sweet Lighting, joins Mitchell to share how he turned a one-man van into a high-end lighting design company now entering its 12th year. Based in Wanaka, Wayne’s journey is filled with lessons on…
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Let’s Talk… From Corporate to the Valley of Death with Juliet Robinson
After years of success in corporate banking, Juliette took a giant leap — into the unknown world of small business. In this episode, Mitchell sits down with the Principal of Quinovic Nelson to unpack her remarkable journey from legal offices and financial markets to becoming one of the most...
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Running a SME business shouldn’t feel like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole.Let’s Talk Small Business is the straight-talking podcast for owners who are tired of the fluff and ready to get results. Hosted by business coach Mitchell Wilson, you’ll get insights, proven strategies, and the occasional reality check — all designed to help you build a business that actually works.Because guess what? You don’t need another guru — you need a breakthrough.
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Running a SME business shouldn’t feel like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole.Let’s Talk Small Business is the straight-talking podcast for owners who are tired of the fluff and ready to get results. Hosted by business coach Mitchell Wilson, you’ll get insights, proven strategies, and the...
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