Owners Collective

In our Future-Thinkers Leaders spotlight this week is Sarah Thornton, co-Founder of the Finders Keepers, Australia’s largest community of designers and makers.  Having now led Australia's largest design community and her rockstar team for nearly 15 years, please captaining her events business through 2-year pandemic, Sarah knows that her introverted nature is her absolute superpower in leadership.In this conversation, we chat about how it is through owning her introverted nature that Sarah can be the best leader she can be, and that it’s her superpower in strong + empathetic leadership.  She doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff and we talk through the importance of critical conversations, her best advice for this starting their leadership journey, and the traits she believes essential for longevity in leadership. -Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

There are 3 things you should know if you want to stay relevant in the rapidly-changing consumer market. Firstly, Gen Z now makes up 40% of global consumers, and 9 in every 10 Gen Z consumers believe companies have a responsibility to address environmental and social issues. Not only that,  but more than two-thirds of consumers worldwide say they would switch, avoid, or boycott brands based on their stance on controversial issues.Put simply, if you want to grow your audience and your business moving forward, you need to make some conscious-decisions around your impact.In this episode, I’m diving deep on why purpose-led leaders will come out on top in 2022, and just how to go about it!—Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Having hustled up investors Sheree had created one of the most vibrant female-led co-working spaces in Australia with a vision to expand across Australia and into the US. But throw in a  pandemic and Sheree had to pivot her model quickly. Closing down her physical space, letting go of her team, and starting from ground zero, Sheree set out to take her community online.  Fast forward to today and Sheree has a lean and mighty team that leads a fast-growing community of female entrepreneurs and leaders across Australia (and beyond).In today’s poddy episode Sheree and I discuss:The rise and fall of One Roof as the ‘go-to’ female-led co-working space in MelbourneThe mistakes Sheree made in hiring, and what she now knows to avoidDoubling down on a remote team for maximum productivity and flexibility Sheree’s passion in bringing female entrepreneurs together toad offering them a smorgasbord of support…..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

As business owners big and small we have a monumental role in creating the future we want to live in.  Every single business creates an impact, from the way you treat your staff to the toilet paper you put in the bathroom.  Big or small we need to be conscious about each of the touchpoints of our business and make future-thinking decisions based on people, planet and profit.It all begins with leadership. In today's podcast I'm covering:Why we need purpose-led leaders now more than everThe essential elements to embed into your leadershipHow purpose-led businesses are growing three times faster than regular businessesThe buy-in Get Y and Get Z are showing in electing companies that consider people and planetEssential leadership traits you need to embody as a purpose-led leaderSystems to streamline to support and scale your team and missionLoving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Andrew Van De Beek the founder of Illuminat8, where they’re known for pushing the boundaries in their cloud-based, advisory-lead accounting firm. If you're totally confused about your numbers or don't know what you don't know - this episode is a MUST!Andrew is a gun. Why? Because he believes that the days of just doing the books and filing tax returns are gone. Accountants of today and tomorrow need to be more and do more.  With this approach, Illumin8 have won multiple accounting industry awards and saw Andrew named as Australia’s accounting industry Thought Leader of the Year.In this episode we cover:The essential structures needed to set up to start operating a business in AustraliaWhether new business owners need an accountant / bookkeeper or bothWhat people should look for in an Accountant when they’re starting outSome of the biggest oversights people make when it comes to accounting & finances in new businessesAndrew's top 3 systems or tips to put into place in our first year of business?How often should new businesses be reporting & checking in on their accountsWe're featuring this episode to introduce our Business 101 Series to celebrate the release of our Launching Legends program, which is our essential Business Basics course covering everything from business setup and systems through to making money and marketing - so that you startup the right way.For more details on our launching Legends program head to https://theownerscollective.com/launchinglegends and use the code PODCASTFRIENDS to grab $20 off!

Bonnie Paterson is an entrepreneur, business owner and Instagram marketing specialist who founded Isla Social, a multi-service digital marketing agency to give women the tools to succeed online.If you're just starting out, or need some serious direction on social media, this episode is for you. ​ Bonnie helps us break down what's involved in starting a business on social media and how to set up your Instagram for success.​We dive in to:​The social channels to focus on as a business when you are starting out.​Bonnie’s top tips for setting up a business profile on Instagram.​How often should we be posting on Instagram.​Key stats & metrics we should be tracking each month.​Bonnie’s favourite apps to use to streamline your social media scheduling.We're featuring this episode to introduce our Business 101 Series to celebrate the release of our Launching Legends program, which is our essential Business Basics course covering everything from business setup and systems through to making money and marketing - so that you startup the right way.For more details on our launching Legends program head to https://theownerscollective.com/launchinglegends and use the code PODCASTFRIENDS to grab $20 off!

Looking to build a team, or make your first hire?​This week we welcome Paula Maidens to teach us all about building the right team for our business.​Paula's previous role as Director at a global recruitment firm in London saw her managing big clients with big dollars.  Within this role, she experienced complex challenges and difficult transitions, with lots of those difficult conversations that no one likes to have.Paula realised that these hiring issues were not limited to big business, so she returned to Australia and now helps entrepreneurs and small business owners become inspiring leaders, and build incredible teams.In conversation we dive into:​The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when it comes to building their team.Paula’s step by step process to bringing on a new hire.​Should you hire friends in your business?How to conduct a great job interview plus her go to questions!The 6 pillars for building an awesome team.Paula’s top leadership tips.As Paula mentions on the podcast, even if you think now is not the right time to hire, it's great to start planning well ahead of time.---This episode is part of our Business 101 Series to celebrate the release of our Launching Legends program - our essential Business Basics course covering everything from business setup and systems through to making money and marketing - so that you startup the right way.For more details on our launching Legends program head to https://theownerscollective.com/launchinglegends and use the code PODCASTFRIENDS to grab $20 off!

Rachel Mounsey is a lawyer, small business owner, entrepreneur and creative, who combines her skills and passions to help conscientious, creative businesses to legally protect ALL of their hard work, so they have the comfort, clarity and confidence to scale for long term success.In this podcast, we discuss the importance of legal at every stage of your business. We dive into the issues Rachel sees in start-up & scale-ups, and the things we can put in place today to mitigate our risk.Legal doesn’t have to be dry or boring! We love Rachel’s approach and how she turns legal from being scary & confusing to digestible and doable!We dive into:Our mindset around legal for our business, and why it’s so important.The non-negotiable legal requirements for businesses.The most common legal issues that emerge in start ups The most common legal issues that emerge in scale upsExamples of legal issues businesses are faced, and what we can do to mitigate the risk.Things you can implement today to protect yourself & your business.We're featuring this episode to introduce our Business 101 Series to celebrate the release of our Launching Legends program, which is our essential Business Basics course covering everything from business setup and systems through to making money and marketing - so that you startup the right way.For more details on our launching Legends program head to https://theownerscollective.com/launchinglegends and use the code PODCASTFRIENDS to grab $20 off!

Mikeila Scheckenbach is the owner and creative director of Bandit, a boutique creative studio, based in Sydney, Australia.With 10 years of experience as a designer, her skills are grounded in crafting immersive brands. Her bread and butter is understanding people's visions, their target audiences and visualising unique creative solutions. She’s passionate about creating a studio that’s genuinely fun to be a part of, where clients reap the rewards and everyone is having a good time!We're feating this episode to introduce our Business 101 series to celebrate the release of our Launching Legends program, which is our essential Business Basics course covering everything from business setup and systems through to making money and marketing - so that you startup the right way.In this episode we cover: What is branding and what are the elements we should consider?What makes a stand out brandWhat the options are for people when it comes to brandingHow to work with designers & consultants when it comes to branding.Mikela’s advice to new business owners about branding.How to retain brand integrity and consistency in your brand.For more details on our launching Legends program head to https://theownerscollective.com/launchinglegends and use the code PODCASTFRIENDS to grab $20 off!

Ok, so you’ve launched your digital course, now it’s time to start earning BIG money from it.On this week’s podcast, we call in the expertise of Tina Tower to teach us how to get our online courses to the 7 figure level.Tina is an author, podcast host, business coach who teaches women to make an impact through online courses, speaking and content. Tina has helped hundreds of people package their expertise into an online course and launch it to the world.In this  episode we dive into: Tina’s journey to start her business, and how she created ‘Location Freedom’ in her business.The 3 most important things we need to have in place when we launch our online course.Tina’s top tips for a successful launch and getting to 7 figuresHow to hone in on the right audience for your course.How you can scale your business by doing less! ....Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

In this week’s episode, we chat with Jackie Hanafie about the power of storytelling & PR to effect positive social change.Jackie is a media adviser and PR consultant. A trained journalist, she has spent the past 10 years working with entrepreneurs, startups, nonprofits and thought-leaders to help them craft and tell their stories, influence public opinion, and connect with their audiences through innovative and strategic storytelling. She now runs her own PR consultancy, HumanKind Advisory, from her home base in Canggu, Bali.In a passionate discussion we walk through the power of storytelling in our businesses, and we can start sharing our story in an authentic way, as well as Jackie's biggest takeaways from the big organisations she has worked for and what to expect when engaging an external agency for PR.This is a goodie folks, get on it! ……Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Phoebe Blamey is the founder of Clover Financial and the author of The Happy Money Journey. Across her career, she’s provided expert advice to individuals, couples and businesses to help inspire people to build their wealth and achieve their dreams.Phoebe has a passion for helping women make good money decisions - so much so that she’s just released a book on it - The Happy Money Journey, based on friendly, fearless personal finance advice. In this episode, we explore the avenues to change your relationship with money from dialogue and deserving through to the common beliefs that hold us back from exponential expansion. …..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Human Design is a cosmic tool that organizes people into five different types based on their birth chart. It is believed to identify aspects of the personality including strategies for success in relationships, work, and life as well as life purpose. My guest today Cat Skreiner has recently paired her love of Human Design with her 14+ years of experience in Digital Marketing to help heart-centered leaders & business owners embody their unique energetic design to achieve more ease, flow, and abundance in their lives.In this episode, Cat walks us through the origins and nature of Human Design and how we can determine our unique Human Design strategy. Not only that, we learn how we can start living by our Human Design profile to benefit our lives & businesses. …..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

​Sally Kellett is a professional meditation teacher, certified sound meditation practitioner and founder of Mirosuna - a wellbeing hub and mindfulness studio created for busy professionals to truly recharge.After experiencing the real, tangible benefits of mindfulness herself without giving up hours of her day to meditate, along with studying mindfulness both in Australia and internationally, Sally now teaches others how to bring meditation and mindfulness into their own lives so they see the benefits long after they finish their meditation class.In this episode, we dive into the nature of mindfulness and how we can incorporate it into our everyday lives & businesses to support the creation of more purpose-led businesses. …..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Anna Tillotson is a Shopify expert. She lives and breathes this rapidly growing platform, with over 5 years experience inside the Shopify ecosystem, and founded her agency House of Cart to specialise in shopify website builds.  In this episode, we discuss what makes Shopify the best platform for ecomm businesses, how to improve user experience, key statistics you should be paying attention to, and the plugins every Shopify site should have. …..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

​Bumble has seen astronomical success during its four years in Australia, with the app having been downloaded millions of times. ​To give us the low down on this incredible growth, we dive into conversation with  Bumble's APAC Communications Director, Lucille McCart. ​​Lucille has a love for purpose-led brands & Bumble is just that. In just  4 short years, Bumble has gone from a tech startup to a mainstream brand that has a cult following that empowers women to make the first move in dating, business and friendships.​We cover everything from the key's to Bumble’s fast-moving success in Australia, how they stay on the front edge in a very competitive market to  Lucille's key takeaways for brands wanting to stand out in the crowd.  THis is fun and fast-paced friends, enjoy!​…..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Today we’re taking you behind-the-scenes of our High-End Hustlers mentoring program. We walk through what we do, why we do it and most importantly why it works.  This is a program that has been fine-tuned over 7 years of constant trialling better systems, better learnings and better outcomes for our members.In all honesty, we aim for this program not only to change businesses but to change lives.  To facilitate our members into a deeper knowing of themselves, their vision, and the work that’s needed to make it happen.  Today we’ll be talking about each of the components that we bring together to create a truly phenomenal business uplevel. Want to know more about our High-End Hustlers Mentoring Program?Head to highendhustlers.com

What type of energy do you find yourself in in your business? The energy of doing, hustling and achieving? Or more in flow,creativity and connected to your intuition? Often we dance between masculine and feminine energies in our businesses, and knowing when to transition between the two is the key to a better business and happier relationships.For this week’s episode we have called back expert Blake Worrall-Thompson to chat about all this Masculine and Feminine energies in business. He helps us get clear on what these energies are, how they show up, and how we can use them to benefit our life and our businesses.We dive into the importance of separating life & business… especially what to not bring into the bedroom, the need for polarity, a healthy play of masculaine and feminine, and strategies to embody both of these energy types in our lives. Often we dance between the two energies throughout our day and our businesses. Knowing when to transition between the two is the key to a better business and happier relationships.  Blake also shares with us so many good resources if you are keen to dive a little deeper into this topic.Let’s dive in!…..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

As an entrepreneur, it’s super challenging to know where to put your focus to grow your gig. It can feel like you need to be doing *all the things* and wearing *all the hats* in order to move the needle. But, it might just be simpler than you think….I’m a big fan of making the complex simple, so in this episode, she’s throwing down on the 5 Key Areas of Focus to Scale Your Business. I’m breaking it right down and walking through the systems and areas that are essential for growing yourself, your business, your impact and your bottom line. …..To grab the Checklist referenced in the episode go to https://theownerscollective.com/resources/essential-business-checklistFeeling ready to dive deeply into upleveling your business? Our High-End Hustlers program covers *all* of this and so much more. We like to call it a PEB - Practical Education in Business where you can learn today & implement tomorrow.  Head to https://highendhustlers.com to find out more. 

Andrew Van De Beek the founder of Illuminat8, an advisory-lead accounting firm, where they’re always pushing the boundaries.  Andrew believes that the days of just doing the books and filing tax returns are gone. Accountants of today and tomorrow need to be more and do more.  With this approach, Illumin8 have won multiple accounting industry awards and Andrew was named as Australia’s accounting industry Thought Leader of the Year.In this episode we discuss Andrew’s unique process and approach to accounting, why building with purpose matters, the key financial metrics we need to know in our businesses, and what we should be preparing now for EOFY reporting. It’s a beautiful combination of the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of the numbers you need to know!…..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Lindsay Mitrosilis is a LinkedIn Coach + Strategist. She supports entrepreneurs and business owners leverage the power of LinkedIn to connect with qualified leads and win their dream clients. Through her various products and services, Lindsay helps small business owners go from confused and bored to confident and excited to use the platform in their content + sales strategy.In today's podcast we throw down on Lindsay’s straight-up do’s and don’ts on LinkedIn, how to find and connect with dream clients through positioning as a thought leader, what’s hot on LinkedIn right now, and the mistakes you don’t want to make! …..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

If you’re a product-based business wanting to get into major retailers & supermarkets, this episode is for you.  Sophie Lawrence Parker & Jayde Taylor are the co-founders of Denada, a sugar-free & guilt-free ice cream that is keto & diabetic friendly - with vegan & gluten-free options.   Within a year of launching Denada went from their home test kitchen to the freezers of Coles Supermarkets, and over 450 independent retailers! This episode is full of heart and hustle.  We talk through making the best possible product, not compromising on your values, and just what it takes to upscale production in a very short period. This is a MUST listen for all product-based businesses, ready to scale fast. …..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Erin Morris is the Founder and Director at Young Folks — a marketing agency for conscious companies with teams in Melbourne and Sydney. Following a successful career working as a marketing and digital technology leader for Australia's leading independent publisher Hardie Grant, luxury travel specialist Mr & Mrs Smith Hotels, Erin has seen first hand the incredible power that marketers and brands wield. She believes that marketing can be used to influence positive change and help game-changing brands achieve their greatest impact.In this episode we cover the changing digital landscape in Australia and what it means to small and medium businesses, as well as how to create a multi-channel marketing plan, and why SEO is a powerful tool for every business. …..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Blake Worrall-Thompson is a highly sought after lifestyle and performance coach.Having spent the last 17 years finessing his unique and innovative coaching style, Blake provides his clients with the skills to propel and prosper in their lives. The awakening transformations and rapid growth of Blakes clients has seen him work with everyone from world-class entertainers and professional athletes to organisations and entrepreneurs.Forever challenging the status quo and society’s norms allows Blake to delve into areas many are afraid to explore which brings with it wisdom, methods and learnings to go with his radically honest approach.In this episode we cover A LOT of ground, delving into everything from limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviour through to the role of masculine and feminine energies in our lives and how these play out in our business. …..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Intuitive gun Krista Jane Smith (street name KJ) uses her beyond earthly skills to help creative entrepreneurs break free from the subconscious limits holding them back and live a life on purpose. Following the heart led road has seen her change the lives and careers of Olympians, CEO’s, global corporations and disruptive game changers of all kinds. In this episode, we candidly discuss the challenges and opportunities that running your own gig brings to motherhood, how the balance is real, and some super practical tips to manage it all when you’re being pulled in a million different directions. …..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

While many of us are cringing at Instagram’s latest feature release of Reels, my guest today tells us that it’s here to stay BUT there are creative ways we can bring this feature to life (without having to dance awkwardly and point at floating text). Bonnie Paterson is an entrepreneur, business owner and Instagram marketing specialist who founded Isla Social, a multi-service digital marketing agency to give women the tools to succeed online.In this episode we talk through:The continued growth and engagement of the Instagram platform.   The benefits of using Reels and how to get creative with bringing them to life. The ‘do’s’ and don’ts of Reels. Why  IG Stories are still VERY important for engagement.Why not to forget about your feed posts right now.How hashtags are working (but differently than before). How often and where to post inside Instagram for the greatest traction. …..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Jessica Maguire is a trauma-informed integrative Physiotherapist, passionate about teaching people the tools and resources that reshape the brain and vagus nerve. She believes that knowledge is power and that we are empowered when we have the autonomy to play an active role in reshaping our mind-body system. Her speciality is teaching patients about the vagus nerve and their nervous system, and how “stress-related illness” such as anxiety, depression, gut disorders, autoimmune issues and chronic pain can arise from dysregulation after chronic or traumatic stress.In this episode we discuss: What exactly the vagus nerve is, and the role healthy vagal tone plays in our overall well-beingThe physiology behind why so many business owners are feeling more anxious than usual post-2020How our brains and nervous system are shaped by our past experiences, and why this is critical in understanding how we respond to stress The role that our dysregulated systems play in hyperarousal and hypoarousalJess’s practical tips to regulate our response to stress and move away from fight/flight/freeze?…..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Suzanne is a product-based business coach on a mission to empower entrepreneurs to build and grow a successful business, focusing on profit first and having the time to enjoy a life you love.  A decade ago Suzanne kicked off her corporate heels working at Adidas, Country Road, Holeproof, Sleepmaker (and many more) and bought a small bakery business in Byron Bay. Fast forward to today, that business is now turning over millions of dollars, her workload halved and she lives a life that lights her up every single day. In this episode, Suzanne shares her wealth of knowledge on:  Her biggest takeaways from working in companies such as ADIDAS, Country Road and SleepmakerThe leap from working IN corporate to ON her own fast-growing small businessThe biggest mistakes and challenges your product businesses go throughSuzanne’s 5-step model for scaling product-based businesses…..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Janoah van Kekem is a public speaker, Vedic meditation teacher and mindset facilitator. One thing he claims not to be is a spiritual guru levitating around in a robe! For years, he was under the impression that mediation and mindset practices were about clearing your thoughts which he says is impossible. He takes this approach to normalising mediation, so that he can share it with as many people as possible, and interestingly as a tool to help men navigate the modern world. He says so many people are missing out due to the lack of understanding or resistance from the stigma that mediation can have. In this episode we chat through:Janoahs personal journey with mediationA new paradigm for supporting men with ancient toolsVedic meditation and how it differs from other types of meditationThe impact mediation can have on everyday life Why meditation is so beneficial for entrepreneurs…..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Fleur Madden the founder of Freelancing Gems - a new female-only jobs platform for female freelancers, consultants, sole-traders, and side hustlers; who are leaders in their field, across all industries; offering them the chance to showcase their skills and experience for employers to find these ‘rare gems’ of talent.Fleur is not new to the business, game, in fact, she has over 18 years of experience in running her own businesses including her first company The Red Republic at age 23 that she sold 14 years later to a multinational, followed by online beauty company Lulu and Lipstick that she sold in 2016, and has since sat on an international board advising other CEO’s on growth strategies and preparing for a business sale.She’s passionate about the advancement of women at work and creating opportunities for women to grow and evolve. In this interview we walkthrough:Why we’re seeing a huge surge in female freelancers post 2020The biggest challenges female freelancers face and how to overcome themFleur’s four-step process to help women set a competitive rate The realities of the money ebs and flows as a freelancer The role employers can play in choosing female freelancers and promoting equal pay…..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Dr. Ezzie Spencer is a best-selling author and coach living in New York City.  She is the author of Lunar Abundance: Cultivating Joy, Peace and Purpose Using the Phases of the Moon, and has taught tens of thousands of women worldwide to harness the power of the moon cycle to reconnect with their intuition, creativity and emotional wellbeing. More recently, she created the re.love method, which helps women find and receive the love they desire. In a former life, Dr. Ezzie worked as a human rights lawyer and completed her Ph.D in the area of women’s safety and relationship healing.In this episode we discuss harnessing and working with the subtle energies of the moon, as well as the foundational importance of building a foundation of self-worth to thrive in business and in life. …..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Truly engaging your team is much more than having free biscuits in the lunchroom and bringing in a personal trainer at lunch. If you genuinely want to engage your team, you need to go beyond the superficial ‘team building’ type stuff and dive into the deep psychology of what makes us humans tick. In this episode, we’re exploring authentic engagement through several psychological models of motivation including Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Tony Robbins’ Core Human Needs.  One thing is for sure, you won’t look at ‘team building’ in the same way again!--Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

If you want to grow your revenue, your impact, your freedom and your independence from your business, it is going to involve building your team.  When you’re in the first few years of business hiring a team can feel incredibly scary.  The added responsibility of someone else’s salary, managing people, and the commitment to not pacing up and walking away from your gig to travel the world. The truth though, is that if done well, building a team can give you more freedom and flexibility than you could dream possible - if done right. In this episode we covering the 5 mistakes (almost) every early-stage business owner makes when bringing on a team.--Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Want to spend more time doing the things you love & less time chained to your desk?Maybe even spend more time with your family? Or perhaps sipping cocktails poolside whilst your business thrives?I’ve thrown down my top 7 productivity hacks for life & business to help you streamline your business to get you back doing the things you love (while still making money!)...Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Always dreamt of taking a sabbatical? Perhaps taking a road trip around Australia, studying Italian in Florence, or even just putting your feet up with a good book for a few months?Let’s be honest, we've all dreamt of taking a sabbatical, so why don’t we make it happen?Usually, because we’re scared that our income will vanish faster than you can say “I'll take my margarita by the pool”. But you can have both, the income and the break… I promise.Last year I took a teaching sabbatical for the best part of three months. Instead of watching my income drop off a cliff, I set the firm intention that I would make even more income than I would have made working full time. Guess what? I did.In this episode, I’m talking through exactly what I did to make it possible.…..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

In this episode we’re talking all about 6-Figure Launches, and specifically, what has worked for me in the 7 years that I’ve been launching online.  From my very first launch to a list of 200 people to my most recent launches that have repeatedly sold out my high-end program, I’m walking through what’s worked, why it’s worked, and also what I’ve changed over the years.  I’ve had plenty of experience in launching, and tried so many different strategies, tactics, and offers over the years.  You name it, we’ve done it!  In this episode, I’m throwing down the 10 things that have been a game-changer in our launches. So if you’re thinking about launching something new, this episode is for you! …..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Ever wondered why some entrepreneurs grow their business faster than others?⁠ I was asked this question a few weeks back on one of my mentoring calls, and it really made me reflect on WHO in my journey has been particularly fast-growing, and most importantly - WHAT they did to fuel their growth.⁠⁠There are definitely some common denominators, some habits that they shared, and an approach to business and life that radically propelled their growth. ⁠I'm throwing it ALL down in today's podcast and *hint* it's quite a unique combo of internal work and external strategy.⁠…..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

We all know that we ‘should’ have better systems in place, but with a zillion (yep, zillion) different systems out there, and seemingly a new one launching every minute it feels beyond possible to know where to start. In this episode, I’m going to tell you the exact systems you need for bigger impact, better revenue and higher growth, including my top recommendations. If you’re currently swimming in confusion and overwhelm this is my promise to you: The systems will set you free.  So if you’re gearing up for ‘Beyoncé style’ next-level goals this year, now is the time to pull up your business pants and get your digital backend sorted.…..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Ready to set your new year goals but don’t know where to start?It’s a powerful time of year to set clear goals and intentions for the year ahead but there's an art and a science to setting goals if you *actually* want to achieve them.In this episode, I’m sharing the exact process that I use to both set my goals and achieve them each year. Specifically, I’ll be covering:How to set goals that align with your big picture visionThe number 1 reason most people fail to achieve their goalsThe powerful actions you need to take to align your actions with your goalsBreaking down how many goals you should have and in which areas of life…..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

We’re getting vulnerable and REAL in this episode, taking you for a behind-the-scenes deep dive into the WHAT, WHY and HOW of Owners Collective.⁠WARNING: we do not hold back in this episode.  I'm joined by my incredible co-pilots Nicky Felton & Krista Jane Smith, and this conversation went in directions none of us thought it would.⁠If you're ready for some sharp-shooting, real-time throw down on building a lean {and mighty} business playing by nobody's rules, this is the episode for you.⁠ We’re talking about everything from systems and strategy to challenging conversations, and our willingness to dive deeper, call BS and say a big fat ‘NO’ to conventional business-building and life-living. --Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Krista Jane Smith {aka Kj} has the superpower of intuition and is known worldwide for her ability to blast the subconscious blocks that hold people back from their true potential.  In this episode, we tapped into the collective experience of fear, what drives it and how to harness it to create long-term results. We talked through the illusion of uncertainty, the chemical reactions that happen within your brain and body when your fear response is triggered and the tools you need to both regulate and investigate the deeply rooted seed of fear. This is a powerful episode as we move through COVID times, but also for everyday life. So if you’ve hit your glass ceiling OR you’re feeling stuck, in a shit storm, or that there’s something holding you back - this episode is essential listening for you.--Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Community is a term that's thrown around a lot however people are usually unsure of what it actually means, and yet creating a crew of loyal and fierce supporters is one of the best things you can do for your business. You can think of community as a shift away from 'traditional marketing' and towards a human-centred approach to building brand love, and in this episode, we’re diving into HOW you facilitate that feeling for people in finding their place within your brand. In this episode, I’m joined by our very own OC Community Connector and Conversation starter, Nicky Felton. Since walking in the *virtual* door, Nicky has been responsible for building and supporting our OC members and broader community by connecting them with one another, helpful resources, and forever being the biggest cheerleader. Nicky has been responsible for both in-person and online community building, building highly engaged groups of 10k early-stage entrepreneurs.  She does it with humour, connection and above all a deep dedication to building authentic real-time relationships than span well beyond business.She’s also the co-Founder of Play Creative and epic Video Production & Communications company that she runs with her partner Dan.  They’re two talented folk, and reside on a farm in the middle of NZ’s North Island with their adorable pooch Archie. …..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Ever wanted to launch a digital product or online course, but become completely overwhelmed by WHAT exactly to launch? I mean there’s ecourses, ebooks, membership sites, online courses, tech platforms, and so many other digital products BUT they’re not all created equal.Personally, I’ve tried a bunch of these, and hands down I have found that launching a signature course to be the most powerful for my impact, business model, lifestyle and revenue.To dive deeper into this I interviewed Stevie Dillon of @steviesayssocial to step us through How to stop swapping time for money and launch a signature online course (*and why it beats any other type digital product*).Stevie knows the online world inside and out. As the Founder of Stevie Says Social she helps women leverage the internet to build online businesses. She’s also the host of the Stevie Says Social Podcast, which has been downloaded 300,000 times, and she’s been featured in the likes of Social Media Examiner, Business Chicks, League of Extraordinary Women, Smart Company and on Channel 7.In this episode we covered: Why a signature course beats an ecourse, membership or any other type of digital product, why you need to niche now, and both of our experiences in going too broad and bringing it back to basics. …..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

FLOW. That magical place where you effortlessly exist in time and space, completely absorbed in your favourite creative pursuit.  But when you’re out of it, it looks like writer's block, creative stagnation, flat *like pancake flat kind* energy.  It’s a slump that doesn’t feel good OR pay the bills. The truth is that when you’re running your own gig you’ll continually be in and out of flow. The more we become conscious about the want we spend our time in business and in life, we want to get smart about being in flow more often than not.FLOW feels good AND it’s good for business. In this episode, I’ll be throwing down on my favourite ways to dial in your flow ASAP.…..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

I’m super passionate about using business as a force for good. In a time where our governments are slow to act, business has the agility and the resources to action change - fast.In today’s episode we into what ‘good business’ really means and how we can amplify this message to grow our impact. So we have a very special guest - Natalie Dean-Waymark, the Founder of Compass Studio.Compass Studio is a Marketing and PR agency based in Sydney who work with purpose-led brands to develop bespoke marketing strategies, compelling content and purposeful PR campaigns. Basically they speed the message of good business far and wide. They’re a certified BCorp and their clients include Patagonia, Thankyou Group, Allpress Espresso, Seabin Project and many more. They’ve just released an ebook ‘The Business of Good Business: How to market for impact and connect with consciously minded audiences’ so Nat was the perfect person to throw down on amplifying the message of good business. In this episode we chat through what makes a business ‘good’ as well as the social, economic, environmental drivers behind the huge upswell in positive impact businesses right now. We then look at The 3 top ways to communicate your ‘good business’ message through impactful marketing and PR campaigns.…..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Straight up - business coaching is a powerful experience. Get the right coach and they’ll help you skyrocket your confidence, clarify your offering, make you a truck-load more money, and put you on the fast track for world domination.But before you hit ‘buy now’, there’s one thing you need to understand…For the most part, coaching is an unregulated industry.  This means that every Tom, Dick, and half-sister Harriet can call themselves a business coach and make a quick buck.  So you need the razor sharp eye of a hawk to see the good from the bad, and the ugly.I’ve both been a coach, and been coached for the best past of the last decade, and hugely enjoyed both experiences.  Throughout the journey I’ve learnt a thing or two about the importance of choosing THE RIGHT business coach, given the small fortune of time, money and energy that you’ll invest into the relationship.Tune in to find out the essential steps to finding the Business Coach that’s RIGHT for you. …..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Want to know the most powerful tool to transform your business? Abundance Mindset. Although we live in a wildly abundant world just about every entrepreneur *every person* I know has a scarcity mindset. It's deeply rooted in our belief system, both as individuals and as a society.If you want to see more abundance in your business and life you HAVE to start here. Because with a limited mindset, what kind of results are you going to get?  Limited results.The good news?There's a simple process for shifting your mindset from scarcity to wildly abundant, and we're walking through it in this episode.  From identifying your current belief system to how to transform it, and an experiment I’d like you to try. Along the way I’ll also be sharing my own story from growing up in a house without running water (yep) to the abundant life I experience today from doing this work. Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome.  Be sure to follow me on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Want to know the secret to scaling your business and keeping your sanity?  A powerful CRM.CRM stands for "customer relationship management" system, and it helps you nurture your relationships with every single human you interact within your business.How does this help you grow?With a CRM set up in the background, you can have more than one conversation at once. So instead of nurturing one potential client at once, you can be nurturing 1000 potential clients at once. No extra work required.Skip it, and you’re absolutely putting a limit on your growth.Get it right and it is a game-changer for your business. But not all CRM’s are made equal…..So to get the latest low-down on the best CRM’s, I interviewed Kiah Worling, a digital thought-leader and productivity adviser whose mission is to better the lives of others through the smart use of technology.…..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome, us too. Be sure to follow us on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart?Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale

Did you know that there’s a whopping $80+ Billion available in grant funding to Australian businesses & charities each year? Yep, you heard right.Securing grant funding can enable you to power areas of your business that you don’t have cash readily available for including marketing, coaching, leadership development and so much more.In this episode, I interview Janine Owen, founder of Grant’d to step us through How to Secure Grant Funding. With a background in marketing, PR and events, Janine wanted to increase her impact in a positive way.  She launched Grantd and now helps connect small and medium businesses with much-needed funding to help them startups and scaleup. In this episode we covered:The changing landscape of social enterprise and using business as a force for goodThe four key types of funders making grants available in Australia How and why you need to begin with strategy to boost your chances of securing funding both short and long termThe importance of understanding your funding ‘sweet spot’The 3-step process essential to your funding application…..Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome, us too. Be sure to follow us on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.com

Let’s agree on one thing straight off the bat – ‘finding your purpose’ is not a final destination. It’s not a one-off act or the final stop on the train trip to enlightenment where we retire to a perfect state of inner peace.Our purpose is continually evolving and just like us, it’s fluid, dynamic, ever-changing, adaptable and agile.As our world changes and our drivers are shifting from surface level existence to a deep yearning for more meaning and fulfilment in the lives we lead and work we do. In today’s episode, I take a super practical approach to finding your purpose to find that elusive sweet spot of impact, joy and ultimate service.---Loving the poddy and hungry for more? Awesome. Be sure to follow us on Insta for daily nuggets of wisdom, and MAKE SURE you subscribe to our newsletter, to get plenty of weekly bonus bits you won’t find here on the podcast…theownerscollective.comNeed a kickstart? Download my free guide to starting and scaling your business over at theownerscollective.com/startandscale