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Podcast My Business
by Tony Skinner
Multiple business interviews. Multiple tips, Strategies and Stories. Listen, Learn and enjoy.
Episodes
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AI Search Is Changing How Small Businesses Get Found
AI is changing the way people search for businesses. In this episode, I speak with Elise Balsillie from Thryv about how quickly search behaviour is changing, what AI means for small and medium businesses, and what business owners can do now to improve their chances of being found. Elise points…
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How a Dog Walk Became a Support Network
Get your bum off the chair. That is Lisa Llewellyn’s advice after more than 25 years of working from home. The flexibility of working from home is great, but Lisa says it is also easy to spend the whole day — and sometimes the evening — sitting behind a screen unless you deliberately make time to...
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AI Can Create Content. It Can’t Create Clarity.
Positioning, AI slop and knowing what your business stands for with Krista Patterson In this episode of Podcast My Business, Tony Skinner speaks with Krista Patterson from The Positioning Collective about positioning, leadership, AI-generated content and why businesses need clarity before they...
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Mental Health Support Shouldn’t Take Months
Mental health access, self-care and support with Garrett Houston In this episode of Podcast My Business, Tony Skinner speaks with Garrett Houston from Psychology South and Wellbeing Services in Tasmania. Garrett talks about the need for better access to mental health support, especially in areas...
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Could a Bushwalk or Art Class Help Your Mental Health?
Loneliness, social prescribing and real-world connection with Davis Lemke In this episode of Podcast My Business, Tony Skinner speaks with Davis Lemke, CEO of Clarity Health Care, about loneliness, social prescribing, green prescribing and the role real-world connection can play in supporting...
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The Mental Load of Building a Business
The Mental Load of Building a BusinessFounder wellbeing and sustainable performance with Byron McCaughey In this episode of Podcast My Business, Tony Skinner speaks with Byron McCaughey, psychologist and founder of Sublime Studio, about the pressure founders and entrepreneurs carry when building…
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Why Sole Traders Need to Think About Super Before It Is Too Late
Sole traders make up a huge part of Australia’s small business economy, but many are still left to manage superannuation, tax and long-term financial planning largely on their own. In this episode of Podcast My Business, Tony Skinner speaks with Karan Anand from Hnry about why superannuation...
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A Team of Champions Doesn’t Always Make a Champion Team: Lessons from the Socceroos’ Win
In this episode of Podcast My Business, Tony Skinner speaks with Andrew Towner about sport, networking and business — recorded off the back of the Socceroos’ famous win over Turkey.The conversation starts with football, but quickly moves into a bigger business lesson: the most expensive team is…
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When Business Failure Becomes Personal
When a business gets into trouble, the damage does not always stay inside the business. As Alan Bond discovered, business failure can become personal very quickly. In this episode of Podcast My Business, Tony Skinner speaks with Chris Baskerville, Partner at Jirsch Sutherland Insolvency…
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What Hnry’s Sole Trader Survey Reveals About AI and Small Business
In this episode of Podcast My Business, Tony Skinner speaks with Karan Anand from HNRY about what the latest sole trader survey reveals about business confidence, economic pressure, and the rapid rise of AI adoption among Australia’s self-employed workers. The conversation explores how sole…
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Is Australia Killing Startups?
Today’s Federal Budget has sparked a fierce debate across Australia’s startup and small business community. Some founders are calling it the biggest threat to innovation in years. Others say it’s a necessary correction. But one thing is clear — sole traders, startups, investors and small business...
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AI Can Build Products. It Can’t Build Businesses.
In this episode of my podcast channel, Podcast My Business, I speak with Ryan McMillan from Atlas Digital about AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), online trust, and the growing issue of AI reputation risk for businesses. As more people rely on tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity for...
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Sole Traders in 2026: Confidence, Cashflow & Staying Ahead of AI
In this engaging interview, Tony and Karan Anand from Hnry.com.au explore the world of sole traders in Australia, discussing their confidence levels, business structures, and the impact of current global events. They share practical tips for sole traders to manage their finances effectively…
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World Sleep Day, Better Sleep For Better Health
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Warden, Chief Medical Officer and Psychiatrist, discusses the importance of sleep for health and productivity, especially for business professionals. Topics include optimal sleep duration, sleep hygiene tips, the impact of sleep on mental and physical health, and...
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Small changes can improve your health and longevity
In this podcast episode, Tony and Professor David Castle discuss the significant impact of small changes in exercise on health and longevity. They explore how even minimal physical activity can reduce the risk of early death and improve overall well-being. The conversation emphasises the…
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The Dopamine Drop After the Holidays — Explained by a Psychologist (and What You Can Do About It)
In this episode of the podcast, Tony welcomes Jean Hansen from Clarity Healthcare to discuss the phenomenon of post-holiday blues and strategies to overcome them. Gene explains that the excitement leading up to holidays often results in a spike in dopamine, which can lead to a drop in mood once…
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Coping With Loneliness and Family Pressure During the Holidays
In this podcast episode, Tony and Garrett Huston, a psychologist from Clarity Health Care discuss the challenges of loneliness during the holiday season and provide strategies for coping. They emphasise the importance of acknowledging feelings, setting realistic expectations, and fostering...
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What is Creative Slop and how to avoid it
In this engaging conversation, Tony and Jonty Hardy discuss the dynamics of running a family business, Design Street, and the impact of generative AI on the creative industries. They explore the importance of maintaining a human touch in creative work, how to avoid creative slop and the…
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Nature vs Nurture: What Really Shapes Mental Health?
Is mental health determined by our genes,our upbringing, or a mix of both? In this episode, we explore the longstanding nature versus nurture debate through a grounded, practical lens. We cover: - Why it’s never just nature or nurture - Why every person’s experience requires a case-by-case...
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Rekindling Passion in Business
In this conversation, Leo Aspite discusses the challengesbusiness owners face, particularly the loss of passion for their businesses over time. He emphasises the importance of understanding personal goalsand identifying gaps in business performance, particularly in sales. The discussion also...
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IT can be a horror story
In this episode, Kris Cranfield discusses the importance of IT for small and medium-sized businesses, emphasising the need for reliable backup systems and the challenges of running a business. Many small businesses neglect proper data backups, leading to potential data loss. Tony shares his back…
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For Mental Health The Big 4 Are Piranhas In Disguise
In this conversation, Louise Lewis shares her experiencesnavigating workplace conflicts, particularly the challenges posed by contradictory directives from Directors as a Senior Manager. She describes a pivotal moment of burnout that led to her decision to leave her position, highlighting the...
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Understanding Non Verbal Cues in Mental Health
In this conversation, Tony and Alan Stevens delve into the nuances of non-verbal communication and its significance in understanding mental health. They discuss how facial expressions, body language, and subtle changes in behaviour can indicate emotional distress. Alan emphasises the importance…
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Episode 27: Mental Health for Lawyers
In this episode of the Wills and Transmissions podcast, hostTony speaks with junior lawyer Isabel Ayoub about the critical issue of mental health in the legal profession. They discuss the unique pressures faced by junior lawyers, the importance of support systems, and the need for a positive...
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The importance of mental health awareness
Tony Skinner and Mitzi from Clarity Healthcare discuss the importance of mental health awareness, emphasizing that mental health encompasses more than just mental well-being but also includes connections, rest, purpose, and technology. They highlight the significance of staying connected, being...
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The New Rules of Customer Service: Empathy, Accountability & AI
In this conversation, Tony and Adriana discuss the evolvinglandscape of customer service, particularly in the wake of COVID-19. They explore the importance of valuing customer experiences, the need for effective communication, and the role of accountability in servicedelivery. Adriana emphasises...
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Crows feet are good for you and your business
In this engaging conversation, Tony and Alan Stevens explorethe intriguing connection between facial features and personality traits including how crows feet are good for you and your business. They discuss how facial expressions can reveal insights intoa person's emotional state and character,...
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Are current workers lazy ?
Adriana from Crowds Now shares her journey from being Hong Kong's youngest director at 16 to her diverse business experiences, emphasising the importance of ambition and not diluting oneself. She highlighted the necessity of exceptional customerservice, citing Will Cordera's book "Unreasonable...
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Be inspired by fitness in business and personally.
In this podcast episode, Tony interviews Jonathan Guico from DIYPT.co.au discussing the philosophy behind personal training, the importance of long-term health, and the transition from a corporate career to personaltraining. Jonathan emphasises the need for accountability in fitness, the...
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Quiet Cracking. What is it and how it can Ruin your Business
In this conversation, Tony and Alan Stevens discuss theconcept of 'quiet cracking,' a phenomenon where employees work hard but are not effective, leading to psychological issues. They explore how business owners can identify signs of quietcracking, especially in remote work settings, and…
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Understand Your Business Needs for Better Organisation
Helens inspriring journey from losing her business through covid, to pivoting to online, even when others retired. In this podcast episode, Tony interviews Helen Hancox, who shares her journey from being a solo mother on social welfare to becoming a successful business coach. Helen discusses the...
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Navigating Privacy in the Digital Age
As a proud media and marketing supporter of PrivacyAwareness Week we have 2 podcasts this week on the importance of protecting your privacy online especially for your business. If you're an Australian business reading this, there's a 30%chance you will suffer a data breach. In this podcast…
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Privacy Awareness Week. Navigating the Complex World of Privacy
In this conversation, Tony and Kristof Kasmer discuss theimportance of privacy awareness, especially in the context of technology and social media. They explore the risks associated with oversharing personalinformation online, the implications of social engineering, and best practices for...
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C-suite Exec 4000km cycle to recharge
Australian C-suite exec Seb Brandt is cycling 4000kmacross America to shine the spotlight on the importance of taking time out to recharge, and to follow your dreams. He is currently 700km into this 4000km, 3-month cycling ‘deliberate detour’ which aims to inspire others totake a purposeful pause...
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Mastering Customer Management
In this podcast episode, Tony and Sharon Stanley discuss the intricacies of customer management. Focusing on the importance of effective communication, the role of surveys, onboarding processes, and strategies for building long-term client relationships. Sharon emphasises the need for trust and...
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How to Read Faces For Business Relationships
Alan Stevens, an expert in reading faces, discusses hisjourney to developing rapid trait profiling, a method to read people's personalities without asking questions. He emphasises the importance of reading faces in businessfor building relationships and understanding colleagues. Alan highlights…
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Enjoy your work and you never work a day in your life.
Louise Ridlen, also known as the IT Lady, discusses herjourney from a 30-year IT consultant to founding her own business. In this interview Louise Ridlen emphasises the importance of enjoying your work so you never work a day in your life.Initially named IT Lady, her company pivoted to Peppermint...
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Whats more important. Sales or Marketing?
Tony Skinner from Podcast My Business and Brendan Lee from Be Digital Group discussed the current economic sentiment and the importance of sales over marketing. Brendan, a career marketer, emphasized the need for salesconversion and the integration of marketing and sales strategies. They...
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Yes Dads you can talk to your Teenage Monsters
Summary In this podcast episode, Tony interviews Steve Hall, a coach specialising in helping fathers navigate the challenges of parenting and career alignment. They discuss the importance of being an example for children, especially during their teenage years, and how to foster open...
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Importance of Hearing in Business
In this podcast episode, audiologist Karen Hirschausen discusses the significance of hearing in communication, the impact of hearing loss across various industries, and the importance of workplace accommodations for employees with hearing impairments. She emphasises the role of technology in...
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What happened to Sensis and Yellow Pages?
What happened Sensis and Yellow Pages? In this follow up Podcast we discuss the evolution that allcompanies need to go through especially post Covid. Elise Balsillie from Thryv discusses the evolution of their company, which supports small to medium businesses in Australia with cloud-based tools....
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Aussies Could Get Extra UK Pension
Tony Skinner discusses with John Ring the benefitsof claiming a UK State Pension for Australians and UK expats in Australia and New Zealand who have lived and worked in the UK. John explains that individuals can maximize their UK State Pension by buying additional years of National Insurance...
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Father and Sons relationships are hard but worth it.
Tyrone Wheeler, a coach from the UK, discusses his passionproject of helping men, particularly dads, improve their relationships with their own fathers. Men can make it hard on themselves with maculine roles feeling love and affection. This has to stop. Tyrone shares his personal journey of...
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Getting control of personal finances.
Samantha from spendingmadeeasy.com.au and Tony discuss the importance of creating a spending plan rather than a budget, the common problems people face with their finances, and the benefits of monitoring and planning ahead. Samantha explains how her business helps clients develop good financial...
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The Cost of Safety: Why FREE ACCESS to safety Standards Matter
Is it FAIR for the Government to CHARGE for access to SAFETY STANDARDS? . For National Safety Month Tony Skinner speaks with Cameron Montgomery from the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) . Especially about the IMPORTANCE of workplace safety, with a call for access to standards…
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You need a business growth coach to help you grow
Braeden Rhys, a business strategist and coach, discusses the importance of authenticity and planning in business. He emphasizes the need for practical experience over theoretical knowledge and warns against cheap, ineffective services. Braeden shares his journey of gaining clients by offering…
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What is the value of a coach? Do you need one?
In this conversation, Tony Skinner interviews Les from NoLimitsToSuccess.com.au about the importance of business networking and the role of a business coach. Business networking is crucial for growth and success. Building connections with other people and businesses can lead to valuable...
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Your headline is CR@*. The importance of compelling headlines
In this conversation, Tony Skinner interviews Simone Robinson, a copywriter and marketing strategist. They discuss the importance of engaging headlines, networking, the role of messaging in marketing, the impact of artificial intelligence on copy writing, and tips for starting a business. Simone...
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How to cope with bullying and stay positive for your mental health and healthy relationships
Tony and Jessica discuss the challenges of dealing with negative comments on social media and the importance of empathy. The conversation concludes with the significance of rest, exercise, and connecting with nature for overall well-being. 16:24 Ignoring Nasty Comments on Social Media 17:33...
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Tony and Jessica Clancy discuss the importance of mental health and healthy relationships, especially during the Christmas holiday season.
Jessica shares her personal background and the inspiration behind her book, 'The Quest for Family.' They also explore the role of nutrition in mental health and productivity, emphasizing the need for healthier food choices. Jessica provides tips for eating well and highlights the impact of...
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