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Flying Solo
The show for those starting or running a one person business, hosted by Cec Busby. With over 100,000 members and stacks of resources, Flying Solo keeps you on track.
Episodes
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How to break free from procrastination in just two minutes
Procrastination can feel like a heavy weight, especially when you're juggling the demands of solo work. In this week’s episode of Flying Solo, Lizzie…
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How to stop paying the 'attention tax' and get mega focused
Attention is one of the most valuable resources in a solo business, yet it’s constantly being pulled toward emails, notifications, scrolling, and other…
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Difficult conversations without the dread
Difficult conversations rarely improve with age. Whether it’s scope creep, late payment, missed deadlines, or a client relationship turning sour, avoiding the…
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How to get from stuck to unstuck with Switch Thinking
If you’ve ever spent hours circling the same business problem, this episode is for you. Cec Busby speaks with organisational creativity expert Ken Hudson…
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Defying the status quo: A conversation on courage
What does it take to challenge the rules everyone else accepts? In this episode of Flying Solo, Cec Busby speaks with Avril Henry, who left apartheid South…
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Navigating the line between business and self
When you run a business that depends on you, it’s easy to let it consume every aspect of your life. In this conversation with psychologist Faye Evans, we…
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How to become known for what you do
Being good at what you do doesn’t help much if nobody knows you exist. In this episode of Flying Solo, Cec Busby speaks with visibility mentor, author and…
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The mentalists guide to avoiding manipulation and bad decisions
How easy are you to fool? Andy Nunn, an Australian mentalist and TEDx speaker, has spent more than 25 years studying attention, persuasion, and human…
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Why checking in shouldn't wait for R U OK Day
Julie-Anne Whitfield is the Workplace Program Manager at R U OK? She sits down for a chat about building genuine wellbeing and connection into small businesses…
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Reinventing Success: Lisa Messenger on Collective Hub, AI, and Balancing Motherhood
On this episode of Flying Solo, Cec Busby sits down with trailblazing entrepreneur Lisa Messenger, founder of The Collective Hub. Known for her fearless…
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How to use storytelling as a business advantage: Lessons from Four Pillars Gin
Matt Jones is co-founder of Four Pillars Gin—the brand that launched from a $30K crowdfunding campaign and rose to become Australia’s most awarded craft gin…
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Rewriting your money mindset for independence
Amir Rodnia is a licensed financial planner, wealth strategist, and author of the new book Freedom Game Plan. Amir shares his personal journey from working…
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Building social courage: Lessons From 500 lunches with strangers
Nick Bendel is the author of The 500 Lunches Effect. Nick transformed his life and career by inviting 500 strangers to lunch over six years. Despite…
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High performance without burnout: Lessons from elite sports for business owners
Jessica Spendlove is a high-performance coach and author whose new book For the Long Run explores how sustainable success depends as much on rest, daily…
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Are you the bottleneck in your business?
Jayne Robinson is a former primary school teacher who redefined her life and career after asking herself the critical question: Is this all there is? Jane…
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Discipline over talent: Jason Dunn’s guide to success in sport and business
At 62, Jason Dunn is a pretty remarkable individual. He has completed more than 14 Ironman events, multiple ultramarathons, and built several successful…
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How managing energy beats time management for business owners
Dr Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist, founder of Inventium, and host of the acclaimed How I Work pHodcast. Despite years spent teaching leaders…
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Making your small business newsworthy: Expert advice from Liz Nable
Liz Nable is a former television journalist turned business owner who now specialises in helping entrepreneurs and small businesses to secure media coverage…
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From hustle to happiness: rewriting the rules for small business success
Declan Edwards is the founder of BU Happiness College, a positive psychology researcher, and author of the book How to Be Happy. In this episode of Flying…
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The power of purpose: Cherie Mylordis on thriving in tough times
Work futurist Cherie Mylordis explores the powerful role purpose plays in helping soloists and small business owners thrive—especially when times get tough…
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From revenue to real wealth: Smart financial strategies for solopreneurs
Salena Kulkarni is a chartered accountant, property investor, and the founder of Freedom Warrior . In this episode of Flying Solo,Cec and Salena sit down to…
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Redefining success: How to thrive without sacrificing your wellbeing
This week, we dive into the perils of hustle culture and ask: what happens when your drive for success starts to derail your health, energy, and happiness? Our…
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The experiment mindset: Small tests, big business wins
In this episode, leadership coach Tamsin Simounds shares insights from her book 'The Experiment Mindset' on how to ditch perfection, take smarter risks, and…
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How successful founders spot opportunity and build brands
Bernadette Schwerdt is a copywriter, ghostwriter, business book coach, and founder of one of Australia’s leading copywriting schools. She’s spent years…
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From cringe to confidence: how to make selling feel good
Does the thought of sales and selling make you squirm? You’re not the only one. Yet, selling a part and parcel of doing business, so how can you get over the…
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The rhythm of influence: mastering modern persuasion
In this episode of Flying Solo, Jeff Purser, communication strategist and author of Yes Yes Yes, shares insights on modern persuasion techniques. He emphasises…
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Small budget, big buzz: Jasmin Hyde’s PR playbook for soloists
Jasmin Hyde is the founder of strategic communications agency Hyde & Seek. She sits down with Flying Solo to explore the ins and outs of PR for small…
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Running on Empty? The health wake-up call for solo business owners
In today's episode,we're tackling a crucial yet often overlooked facet of entrepreneurship: your health. As a business owner, you enjoy unparalleled freedom…
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Preparing your business for sale: Insights on exit planning with Simon Bedard
Today we’re diving into a critical topic that many business owners overlook—your exit plan. After pouring years of passion and energy into your business, have…
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From million-dollar mistakes to marketing mastery with UNTMD Founder Maria Kathopoulis
Maria Kathopoulis has firsthand experience with the frustrations of marketing spend that fails to deliver results. After investing $250,000 in agencies across…
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Rethinking networking: How to make real business connections
Karen Dennett is a business and enterprise teacher, mentor, and founder of Hello Monday. She sits down for a chat with Flying Solo to explore why traditional…
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Mental health and wellbieng secrets for soloists
Graeme Cowan is a resilience expert, workplace mental health advocate, and founding director of R U OK. Graeme shares his personal journey through one of the…
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Late career transitions: How to design a meaningful third chapter
Robyn Greaves is a career transition specialist and author of Your Third Chapter. In this episode of Flying Solo, she dives into what it means to reimagine…
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From spin to truth: Why integrity drives business growth
Dominic Thurbon is a behavioral change expert, international speaker, and serial entrepreneur In this episode of Flying Solo Dominic tackles one of the most…
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Essential legals for soloists and small business owners
This week, we take a deep dive into the world of small business legal essentials with special guest Tracey Mylecharane, founder of TM Legal Atelier and a…
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The brave path to wealth: Mel Browne on money mindset and momentum
Welcome to Flying Solo, the podcast dedicated to soloists and small business owners forging their own unique paths. In this episode, host Cec Busby sits down…
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Shani Taylor on mentoring, scaling up, and authentic business growth
On this episode of Flying Solo, host Cec Busby sits down with business mentor and founder of scaledup.io, Shani Taylor. Together, they cut through the noise…
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Summer Session 2025 Highlights: Why emotional intelligence is the key to business success
Don't know your IQ from your EQ? Never fear, kick back, and check out our summer season highlight as we dive into a conversation with Amy Jacobson on emotional…
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Summer Session 2025 Highlights: Essential resilience skills for solopreneurs
Looking for a great listen this summer? Check out our highlights from the past year and learn a new skill today! This week's episode of Flying Solo focuses on…
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Summer Session 2025 Highlights: Transforming busy into productive
Today we are joined by Simi Rayat, a global productivity expert, business psychologist and founder of Wellbeing Face. In our conversation, we delve into…
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Summer Session 2025 Highlights: How to master your sales technique
Looking for inspiration to kick-start the new year? Check out our summer session highlights for the best advice we've heard from experts this year... In this…
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Summer Session 2025 Highlights: How to set the right money mindset
Summer's here, and we're taking a break, so we've put together a season of summer highlights for your listening pleasure. Kick back and enjoy! Money! How to…
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Summer Session 2025 Highlights: Making AI your business ally
As you kick back over summer, check out our season highlights for great advice on hot topics for small business owners. If the mention of AI makes your eyes…
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Moving beyond good enough: Unlocking your business potential with Claire Gray
People and culture specialist Claire Gray, author of the new book Thriving Teams: When Teams Unite, Align and Achieve, dives into what truly makes a business…
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The pulse of empathy: Melinda McCormack on creating real change in a disconnected worls
Melinda McCormack unpacks the growing sense of isolation many of us feel—at work, in our communities, and even at home—thanks to our fast-paced, tech-heavy…
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From struggle street to wealth creation: Andrew Baxter on building your financial future
From his humble beginnings in a working-class family to conquering the high-stakes trading floors of London, Andrew Baxter shares how those early struggles…
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Embracing cringe moments: Jordana Borensztajn on humour, resilience, and authentic influence
Jordana Borensztajn is a comedian, keynote speaker, communication expert, and now, author of The Little Book of Influence. From being escorted off Facebook’s…
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The hardiness effect: How stress makes us stronger
Dr. Paul Taylor is a former Royal Navy air crew officer turned neuroscientist, psychologist, and exercise physiologist, to break down the concept of ‘Death by…
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Breaking up with busy: How doing less can boost your productivity
Donna McGeorge is a productivity expert and bestselling author. In her latest book, Red Brick Thinking’ Donna shares why our instinct to always add more—tasks…
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Finding your heart’s journey: Lessons from Peter Baines and Hands Across the Water
Peter Baines is one of Australia’s most impactful solopreneurs. After serving as a forensic investigator and responding to major disasters like the Bali…
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Riding the waves of mental health: Cooper Chapman’s journey from pro surfer to wellbeing advocate
Cooper Chapman is a former top-100 professional surfer who has transformed his passion for riding waves into a mission for improving mental health and…
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Building resilience and mental health for soloists with Leanne Faulkner
On this episode of Flying Solo, Cec Busby sits down with Leanne Faulkner, a small business mental health expert, researcher, and former entrepreneur. Leanne…
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How to negotiate more effectively
In this episode, Cec Busby sits down with negotiation whiz Glin Bailey. Glin's a coach, author, speaker, and all-around professional who has helped everyone…
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Why chasing growth can trap entrepreneurs: Brad Giles on building a better business
In today’s episode, host Cec Busby sits down with Brad Giles—business coach, entrepreneur, and author of the new book, "Bigger Isn’t Better, Better is Better."…
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From rock bottom to redemption: Understanding men's mental health
[Trigger warning] This episode of Flying Solo discusses depression and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised. On this episode of Flying Solo, host…
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Breaking the entrepreneurial ceiling: Sustainable small business success
In this episode of Flying Solo, Cec Busby sits down with Chris Green. Chris has over two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses to…
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Practical ways to nurture human skills and empathy
Cec Busby sits down with Renata Squario, an expert with over three decades of experience in learning and development and the founder of MaxMe. After 30 years…
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From employee videos to personal branding: Social media strategies that work
Melissa Laurie is the founder of Oysterly Media—a fast-growing social video agency that’s making big waves across Australia, Asia, and beyond. With over 1000s…
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Demystifying AI: Human-first strategies for small business success
Leanne Shelton is an AI coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Human Edge AI Training. Leanne’s journey from content marketer and copywriter to AI advocate…
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From burnout to balance: Science backed ways to beat burnout and boost energy
With hustle culture running rampant and burnout becoming all too familiar, Tim Jack Adams is on a mission to help Australians flip the script on stress…