The Bean Ninjas Podcast

Episodes

1. 117

   117. Scaling Vetchy: Innovative Tactics for 7-Figure DTC Customer Engagement and Growth ft. Shaaz Ahmed

   How does a 7-figure DTC swimwear brand like Vetchy engage customers and achieve exceptional growth? Join us in this episode as we sit down with Shaaz Ahmed, the mastermind behind Vetchy, to uncover his unconventional strategies to scale his brand and create a buzz in the fashion industry. From…

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   Jun 15, 2023
2. 116

   116. Exiting Strong: Tips to Preparing Bulletproof Business Financials for a Successful Exit ft. Mark Botha

   Are you an e-commerce owner wondering how to prepare your business for a successful exit? Wayne Richard interviews guest Mark Botha, a successful seven-figure Amazon store owner and entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of proper financial preparation for a successful business exit, Mark’s...

   May 22, 2023
3. 115

   115: Launching 4 brands in 6 years – Lessons from a 7-figure Entrepreneur ft. Phil Van Treuen

   Have you ever wondered what it takes to launch multiple successful brands in just a few years? In this episode, host Wayne Richard sits down with 7-figure entrepreneur (and Bean Ninjas client) Phil Van Treuen to discuss the secrets behind his incredible success. Phil shares his experiences...

   May 11, 2023
4. 114

   114. Michael Wark & Anfernee Chansamooth – Working in Public (2021 review)

   Michael Wark & Anfernee Chansamooth provide a year-end review, with details on their top 3 projects including the lessons and challenges they learned and how the COVID-19 lockdown impacted their productivity. They also give us a glimpse of what they’re preparing for the first quarter of 2022....

   Dec 13, 2021
5. 113

   113. Live from the Chartered Accountants ANZ Brisbane Office

   The Bean Ninjas Podcast co-hosts Matt Stubbs and Meryl Johnston are back and live at the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand offices in Brisbane. In this episode, Matt and Meryl give us a recap of the early stages of Crossbeam; from its infancy as an idea to building the initial…

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   Nov 18, 2021
6. 112

   112. Juggling Holidays and Work Commitments with a New Business

   The Bean Ninjas co-hosts Matt Stubbs and Meryl Johnston are back today walking us through Crossbeam’s progress in recent weeks and they share the excitement of collecting their first recurring payment. They then move into some topics around work-life balance and how they each ensure they are able...

   Sep 15, 2021
7. 111

   111. Moving From Beta Users to Paying Customers

   The Bean Ninjas co-hosts Matt Stubbs and Meryl Johnston are back today catching up on the progress Matt has made in the beta testing of Crossbeam. Meryl asks Matt to share some insights on when it might make sense to move from beta to paying users and she also picks his brain about the way […]

   Aug 8, 2021

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8. 110

   Ep 110: Balancing the conflict between feature requests and a tight launch date

   Now that we’ve opened up Crossbeam to beta users we are facing a challenge. We are receiving great feedback and feature requests from beta users, but we need to balance that with a tight June 2021 launch date. It isn’t possible to build every requested feature in time for the launch, so we need…

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   Jun 2, 2021
9. 109

   Ep 109: How to identify the right SaaS opportunity

   Getting traction with any new business is a challenge. That is why selecting the right problem to solve for the right market is so important. Join co-hosts Matt Stubbs and Meryl Johnston for this ‘working in public’ series focused around building a SaaS. “Software that isn’t shipped isn’t useful…

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   May 18, 2021
10. 108

    108. Making business decisions during the time of coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Meryl shares their experience in dealing with and making business decisions during the time of COVID-19.

    Aug 4, 2020
11. 107

    107. Finding Product Market Fit Week 5 – Product Launch Lessons

    Anfernee and Michael share their work experiences, wins, challenges, and how these have all changed in this not-your-normal business as usual situation

    Jul 28, 2020
12. 106

    106. Finding Product Market Fit Week 4 – Networking Tips

    Anfernee and Michael share their work experiences, wins, challenges, and how these have all changed in this not-your-normal business as usual situation

    Jul 21, 2020
13. 105

    105. Finding Product Market Fit Week 3 – How To Generate Leads

    Anthony and Michael share their work experiences, wins, challenges, and how these have all changed in this not-your-normal business as usual situation

    Jul 15, 2020
14. 104

    104. Business Growth: Bean Ninjas 5 Year Review

    How Bean Ninjas started and what they’ve achieved in the last 5 years

    Jul 7, 2020
15. 103

    103. Finding Product Market Fit Week 2 – Identifying Customer Needs

    Behind the scenes of Bean Ninjas Product Launches

    Jun 30, 2020
16. 102

    102. Finding Product Market Fit Week 1 – Behind the Scenes of 2 Product Launches

    Behind the scenes of Bean Ninjas Product Launches

    Jun 23, 2020
17. 101

    101. How to Master Timing and Change with James Schramko

    Recalling our 100 podcast episodes journey

    Jun 16, 2020
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    100. What we learned from 100 podcast episodes

    Recalling our 100 podcast episodes journey

    Jun 9, 2020
19. 99

    99. How to Become a Traveling Shopify eCommerce Entrepreneur with Ronnie Teja of Branzio

    Traveling Shopify eCommerce Entrepreneur with Ronnie Teja

    Jun 2, 2020
20. 98

    98. How to create a $100K per month side business in less than 2 years with Davis Nguyen of My Consulting Offer

    How to create a $100K per month side business with Davis Nguyen

    May 26, 2020
21. 97

    97. Automating Sales Processes and Closing More Deals With Adam Hempenstall of Better Proposals

    Automating Sales Processes and Closing More Deals With Adam Hempenstall

    May 20, 2020
22. 96

    96. Launching a New Business in a Recession with Michael Wark

    Launching a New Business in a Recession with Michael Wark

    May 12, 2020
23. 95

    95. Profit First – Benefits & Challenges for Small Businesses with Michael Wark

    Profit First With Michael Wark

    May 5, 2020
24. 94

    94. Scaling Your Online Business By Outsourcing Your Business Management With Kat Jarman

    Scaling Your Online Business With Kat Jarman

    Apr 28, 2020
25. 93

    93. Mission, Magic, Money, and the one formula you must understand for eCommerce Growth, with Taylor Holiday of CommonThreadCo

    eCommerce Growth, with Taylor Holiday of CommonThreadCo

    Apr 21, 2020
26. 92

    92. Helping Creators to make a living doing work they love with Nathan Barry of Convertkit

    Helping Creators to make a living with Nathan Barry of Convertkit

    Apr 14, 2020
27. 91

    91. Scaling Your Business: The Secret to Building High Performing Teams with Barbara Turley

    The secret to high performing teams with Barbara Turley

    Apr 7, 2020
28. 90

    90. Scaling an E-Commerce Business and Selling on Amazon with Kiri Masters

    What can you do to scale up your e-commerce business and selling on Amazon? In episode 90 of the Bean Ninjas Podcast, Wayne Richards chats with Kiri Masters about setting up a business for scaling success, self-publishing books, and awesome tips on establishing your business. [00:46] The story of...

    Mar 31, 2020
29. 89

    89. The State of Amazon FBA, Shopify & Ecommerce in 2020 with A2X’s Paul Grey

    How can eCommerce businesses better manage their accounting and eCommerce sales at the same time? In this episode of the Bean Ninjas Podcast, Wayne interviews Paul Grey of A2X on the big topic of Amazon, Shopify and eCommerce profits. A2X is an automated accounting software for Amazon Marketplace...

    Mar 24, 2020
30. 88

    88. Why Bean Ninjas Created an Education Business Unit with Meryl Johnston & Anfernee Chansamooth

    When does it make sense to create or launch a new and separate business unit to your core business? This is the question that Bean Ninjas CEO Meryl Johnston and Anfernee Chansamooth, Bean Ninjas Learning & Community Lead, answer in this episode of the Bean Ninjas Podcast. Bean Ninjas have offered...

    Mar 17, 2020
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    87. Taking Control of Your Business Finances with Mel Telecican & Natalie Alaimo – Xero Bookkeeping Course Case Studies

    Entrepreneurs Natalie Alaimo and Mel Telecican share their experience building their financial literacy skills using Xero. Hear about the benefits of learning how to set up Xero effectively and how it can help to grow your small business. In episode 85 of the Bean Ninjas Podcast, we’ve invited 2...

    Mar 10, 2020
32. 86

    86. 9 Common Xero Mistakes For Small Businesses

    Are you using Xero for your business accounting the right way? Here are some common Xero mistakes for you to avoid. Episode 86 is a solo episode with Meryl Johnston, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Bean Ninjas, where she talks about 9 common Xero mistakes in the areas of Xero set up…

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    Mar 3, 2020
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    85. How to Sell Online Products Through Content and Affiliate Marketing with Matt Wolfe

    Did you know that you can use your content in different ways to sell your online products? In episode 85 of the Bean Ninjas Podcast, Matt Wolfe of Evergreen Profits and the Hustle and Flowchart Podcast (which he co-hosts with his business partner Joe) joins us as we talk all about marketing. We...

    Feb 25, 2020
34. 84

    84. Unlocking cash flow through automation and apps with Twyla Verhelst

    Unlocking cash flow through automation and apps with Twyla Verhelst

    Feb 18, 2020
35. 83

    83. 3 steps to making more money from your existing visitors & leads with John Ainsworth

    3 steps to making more money from your existing visitors and leads with John Ainsworth

    Feb 12, 2020
36. 82

    82. From Online Success to Award-winning Craft Beer With Dan Norris

    Interested in transitioning from your current business and making an investment the right way? Read on as Dan Norris walks us through the obstacles he faced.

    Feb 4, 2020
37. 81

    81. Get Started with Google and FB Ads with Ilana Wechsler

    Want to increase your leads and sales with online ads, but not sure where to start? Meet Ilana Wechsler and learn all about pay per click advertising.

    Jan 29, 2020
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    80. Tips on Selling, Community, and Advocacy with Patrick Manosca of Xero

    Patrick Manosca started in public accounting and saw an opportunity for software as a tool to help firms become more efficient and profitable. He then went to work for that same software company implementing tools and best practices to take firms paperless and more profitable. Now Patrick is at...

    Jan 22, 2020
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    79. How to Go From $0 to $33K in 6 Months With a Productized Service Business, Featuring Jake Jorgovan

    How to go from $0 to $33K in six months with a productized service business, featuring Jake Jorgovan

    Jan 15, 2020
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    78. The Ultimate Video Content Strategy to Increase Your Influence and Income Online With Tyler Basu

    Learn about the different types of video content marketing and how, with the right strategy, your business can grow exponentially

    Jan 5, 2020
41. 77

    77. How B Corps Can Help You Live and Work with Purpose and Meaning, featuring Tim Jones

    How B Corps Can Help You Live and Work with Purpose and Meaning, featuring Tim Jones

    Dec 18, 2019
42. 76

    76. Doing Business in China with Chinese Business Expert Jons Slemmer

    Interested in doing business in China? Tune in as business expert Jons Slemmers takes us over the Great Firewall and then guides us through the forest of the Chinese digital ecosystem.

    Dec 11, 2019
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    75. How to Use Virtual Summits to Grow Your Business With Bailey Richert

    Want to grow your business using virtual summits? Bailey Richert shares her expert tips.

    Dec 4, 2019
44. 74

    74. Selling through Social Media with Kelly Roach

    Want to be effective with selling through social media? Follow these tips.

    Nov 26, 2019
45. 73

    73. How to Ditch Your Job and Work for Yourself With Robert Gerrish

    Anxious about starting your own business? Learn about the benefits of working for yourself from author Robert Gerrish.

    Nov 19, 2019
46. 72

    72. Scaling your business: Hiring Key Roles with Barbara Turley

    How to find an ideal employee? Listen in as Meryl Johnston and Barbara Turley discuss finding high-quality workers.

    Nov 13, 2019
47. 71

    71. Agile sprints, Metrics, Onboarding and Sales for Scaling Businesses with Barbara Turley

    Wondering how Agile sprints might be useful for scaling your business? Learn from someone who’s doing it.

    Nov 5, 2019
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    70. Ish: The Problem with our Pursuit for Perfection and the Life-Changing Practice of Good Enough with Lynne Cazaly

    Do you struggle with perfectionism? Author and keynote speaker Lynne Cazaly shares some insights around the disease called perfection.

    Oct 29, 2019
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    69. Key Metrics Every Agency Should Be Tracking & Why They Matter with Scott Gellatly

    Scott Gellatly of Scale My Empire shares the metrics that actually matter for scaling your agency business.

    Oct 22, 2019
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    68. Lessons from our 1st year as business partners with Wayne Richard and Meryl Johnston of Bean Ninjas

    Discover what makes a business partnership successful: Wayne Richard shares what he came to learn in his 1st year of running Bean Ninjas alongside Meryl.

    Oct 15, 2019