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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
- Flying Solo
Why risk can pay off (and why you shouldn't avoid it)
Ian Whitworth, serial entrepreneur, former brand creative director and author of the new book, Undisruptable, stops by to talk risk, entrepreneurship and why…
Flying SoloFundamental secrets to business success and overcoming fear of failure
John Gardiner is a thought leader in the small business space with decades of experience. From consulting to major shopping centres, to operating his own chain…
Flying SoloSocial media and marketing tips from Meta's small business expert.
Kaiying Chin is the Team Lead, Global Business Group, of Meta ANZ, which means she’s an absolute expert when it comes to small business in the eCommerce…
Flying SoloFrom social selling to nurturing customers, a business expert shares her top strategies for success
Olivia Jenkins specialises in advising businesses within the beauty, health, and fashion industries on all things strategy and marketing. She’s passionate…
Flying SoloHow to be a master of persuasion
Michelle Bowden knows just about everything there is to know about speaking with confidence. When it comes to public speaking, Michelle is a master. She’s an…
Flying SoloDo you hate wasting time? It's time to learn a thing or two about efficiencies
Liz Fleming is a business mentor and accountant who knows a thing or two about creating efficiencies. She previously worked for many years as a chartered…
Flying SoloGet your marketing mojo back with top tips from a digital marketing master
Today’s guest is Tom Willis. When it comes to marketing, Tom’s a legend – apart from founding Marketing Trends – an agency that specialises in keeping the…
Flying SoloIt's easier than you think to get financially fit. Here's how...
Today’s guest is Helen Baker. Helen is an experienced financial adviser, speaker and author who is absolutely passionate about helping people become…
Flying SoloEverything you ever wanted to know about eCommerce from the author of Selling Online for Dummies
If you want to know anything about selling online Paul Waddy should be your go-to - He literally wrote the book on it. Paul is the author of Selling Online for…
Flying SoloChoosing business bravery: Don't let self-limiting beliefs hold you back
Simone Milasas is a serial entrepreneur and self-made millionaire. She drops by to chat business bravery. She talks about self-limiting beliefs, why you…
Flying SoloWhat to do when life throws you a curveball: turning challenges into opportunity
Today’s guest is Rowena Millward. Rowena is a personal growth and business expert. And when she’s not busy working with Fortune 500 companies she’s helping…
Flying SoloHow to build resilience and maximise your potential in business and life
Today’s guest is Chelsea Pottenger. Chelsea is an international motivational speaker, mindfulness and meditation coach and the founder of EQ Minds. Over the…
Flying SoloHow to be more agile in business and life: mindset tips from an expert
Professor Elaine Fox is one of the world's leading psychologists and performance coaches, and a renowned researcher in the area of resilience and mental…
Flying SoloGet back to doing what you love: Avoiding burnout and regaining passion and purpose
Today’s guest is Dr Ali Young. Ali is the author of Work Mamma Life, a new book that aims to unpack the chaos and calm, the joys and frustrations of life as a…
Flying SoloHow to do business beyond borders
Today’s guest is Cynthia Dearin. If you’re thinking of expanding your business internationally – Cythnia should be your go-to for advice. She’s one of…
Flying SoloHow to disrupt your competition, delight your customers and deliver on your promises
Today’s guest is Milton Collins. Milton is a man of many talents. He’s the former CEO of Federation Square, where he spent his days running the Transport Hotel…
Flying SoloResilience and compassion, purpose and passion: How to unlock the keys to success
Margie Ireland is an executive coach and psychologist and she absolutely loves what she does – encouraging people to be more resilient, confident and reach…
Flying SoloHow to bounce back from burnout: making mindfulness and mental flexibility a priority
Today's guest is Fleur Heazlewood. Fleur is the founder of the Blueberry Institute and a leadership expert in healthy, high performance. She’s passionate about…
Flying SoloFinding a niche: from side hustle to seven figure business
George Kazma is the cofounder of WAVES – the online retail destination for all the latest drops on hype sneakers and streetwear. George started the business as…
Flying SoloHow to transform from technophobe to technogeek - your business will thank you!
Tracy Sheen has worked in the tech space since the 1990s and is passionate about helping business owners understand and embrace tech. She’s known for…
Flying SoloHow to market your business with no money- yes it is possible!
Katrina McCarter is a best-selling author, an international speaker and award-winning business owner and Australia’s number one expert on marketing with no…
Flying SoloHow I turned my passion into a business that inspires, connects and heals
Hayley De Angelis is a Melbourne based entrepreneur and self-confessed crystal queen. Hayley is the brains behind Cleanse and Co. She took her business from a…
Flying SoloHow I got cut through on Insta and saved my business!
Entrepreneur Carolina Giraldo had a successful fashion and lifestyle brand with multiple brick and mortar stores around the country. All that changed when…
Flying SoloHow going viral on TikTok helped me build a seven-figure business
From building a seven-figure eCommerce business from his garage to coaching aspiring entrepreneurs, Alen Fu, co-founder of Cheeky Glo gives us the lowdown on…
Flying SoloDitching your day job and making the leap into small business
Not everyone has the courage to leave their day job behind to start a business but that's exactly what Geoff Bannister did, leaving behind a six-figure salary…
Flying SoloSummer series highlights: How to tell your story and find your why to have impact and connect with your customers
In this last episode of our summer season sessions, we revisit our conversation with Natasha McNamara, a vocal coach who addresses how personal communication…
Flying SoloSummer series highlights: Why it pays to take risks (and why you shouldn't avoid them)
In this episode of our summer season sessions, we revisit our conversation with Ian Whitworth, serial entrepreneur, former brand creative director and author…
Flying SoloSummer season highlights: How to have the power of positivity - even If optimism doesn’t come naturally to you
In this episode of our summer series, we revisit an interview with the co-founders of Project Optimism, Noirin Mosley and Jenny Boymal. Together they are on a…
Flying SoloSummer series highlights: How to get back up again when life knocks you over
In this episode of our summer season highlights, we revisit our inspiring conversation with PR agent Annette Densham. Annette is an expert at making lemonade…
Flying SoloSummer season highlights: The 7 secrets to reading people to increase sales conversions & build better relationships
In this episode of Flying Solo's summer season sessions, we revisit Lucy Kippist's chat with Alan Stevens, Alan is the founder of The Science & Art of Reading…
Flying SoloHow embracing fear, failure and purpose can guide you to success (and some practical steps to help you do it)
Michael Zipursky is the co-founder of Consulting Success. For the better part of the last 20 years, Michael's been helping people make the leap from employees…
Flying SoloHow exceptional customer service helped build a doughnut empire!
Six years ago Geoff Bannister left the corporate world behind abandoning his role as Operations Manager at McDonald's to launch a business. The grand plan: to…
Flying SoloHow to get pitch perfect and present with confidence!
Today’s guest is Natasha McNamara. In her role as a vocal coach, Tash assists everyone from actors to doctors to lawyers and business owners with how to speak…
Flying SoloHow to free yourself from negativity and limitations and get back to growing your business
Today’s guest is Simone Simone Milasas, author of The Joy of Business and Getting Yourself out of Debt, Joyfully. Simone is a self-made millionaire, she runs…
Flying SoloProfit through Purpose: You can make money and be a business for good
Carolyn Butler-Madden the founder of The Cause Effect. Carolyn is absolutely passionate about helping businesses big or small, connect with their brand…
Flying SoloGrowing your reputation: The power of online reviews and how to manage them
Janty Mohammed is the director of the Australian Institute of Internet Marketing Services (AIIMS). Janty is passionate about helping small businesses grow. He…
Flying SoloWhy accountability could be your most essential business asset and how to use it daily
Serial entrepreneur and business owner Nic McClanahan has decades of experience running businesses and now she's brought that knowledge to bear to help women…
Flying SoloHow to make the most of your marketing to drive sales and increase customers
Today’s guest is Claire Southall, a marketing expert and founder of the Customer Profiler. Claire has an obsession with putting the customer at the centre of…
Flying SoloImproving your mindset, mindfulness and mental hygiene in the time of COVID
We catch up with Kamal Sarma founder of Rezilium - a startup focussed on equipping teams and individuals with the right mindset to ensure success. Kamal…
Flying SoloBuilding a brand: From word of mouth to Instagram and Influencers, IIXIIST's global success
Today’s guest is Rebecca Klodinsky founder of cult swimwear label, IIXIIST. Bec started her brand at the ripe old age 24 with just $2000 while studying a…
Flying SoloWhat's your why? Purpose helped lead this business owner to a national success
Monica Meldrum is the founder and CEO of organic food brand, Whole Kids. Monica and her husband James poured their life savings into the startup and have grown…
Flying SoloHow this founder transformed the meat sector with ethical organic products
Today’s guest is Simone Tully - the founder of the Organic Meats Group. Long before organic became fashionable, Simone was touting the benefits of organic…
Flying SoloHow Nodo's founder turned a side hustle into a recipe for success
Today’s guest is Kate Williams the founder of Nodo. After being diagnosed as a coeliac, Kate was struck by the lack of yummy baked goods on the market and…
Flying SoloHow the death of a pet helped this business owner find their purpose
On this episode of Flying Solo, we catch up with Michelle Youl, the founder of Furever After, a service that helps grieving animal lovers farewell their pets…
Flying SoloPutting the science into pain management
Today’s guest is Tina McIntosh the founder of Brain Changer. After over a decade of suffering chronic pain, Tina was desperate for a solution, when she…
Flying SoloIf you work hard enough and have a good concept you can find your niche
Steve Liddell the founder of Street Science. Steve is passionate about all things STEM and wants Aussie kids to be passionate about them too. He started Street…
Flying SoloFood is not just nourishment it's medicine for body and soul
Today’s guest is Joanne Stutley, founder of Darlin’ Dal. Jo really believes that food is not only nourishment it’s medicine. So much so that she left behind a…
Flying SoloAddressing social change with traditional indigenous knowledge
Nicole Prudames CEO of Bush Medijina. This first nation business walks in two worlds as it brings together the knowledge of the local elders to create a…
Flying SoloManufacturing and marketing a product was totally out of my comfort zone
Catherine Randabel is the creator of the HeadBed. This innovative invention helps put an end to pain at the salon sink. Catherine’s HeadBed is also an…
Flying SoloCreating a business that also creates impact
In this episode of Flying Solo we meet Julie Hirsch one of the cofounders of Eloments Vitamin Tea. Julie’s brews are refreshing and tasty and have a positive…
Flying SoloEntrepreneurship struck a chord with me from a young age - I love solving real problems
Serial entrepreneur Ben Lipschitz drops by to give us the lowdown on his latest startup, FoodByUs. Ben is passionate about bringing innovation to the…
Flying SoloIf optimism doesn’t come naturally, here's how you can still learn the power of positivity
On this episode, we talk to with the co-founders of Project Optimism, Noirin Mosley and Jenny Boymal. Together they are on a mission to make the world a more…
Flying SoloClient obsession is at the heart of this popular art business
What began as a student job to make ends meet has blossomed into a successful business for Avi Efrat. Abi's passion for art has translated to a bespoke framing…
Flying SoloWith zero experience this entrepreneur built an award winning social enterprise
Edwina Sharrock started Birth Beat as a passion project after discovering a lack of access to essential prenatal services whilst pregnant with her first child…
Flying SoloWhy risk can pay off and you shouldn't avoid it
Ian Whitworth, serial entrepreneur, former brand creative director and author of the new book, Undisruptable, stops by to talk risk, entrepreneurship and why…
Flying SoloHow a setback turned into a win for this savvy soloist
Vicki Lyon is the founder of Sophisticated Cocktails. When lockdown hit and people's turned to entertaining at home, this savvy soloist saw a gap in the…
Flying SoloFollowing your passion: This industry chose me from a young age
A childhood accident sparked James Elliott's fitness journey. Today he is the founder of Elliott Performance Training and delivers one on one coaching that…
Flying SoloHow this entrepreneur's passion for wellness grew an international business
Cass Spies is the founder of Twisted Healthy Treats. Like most entrepreneurs, her business came about when she was trying to solve a problem: how to provide…
Flying SoloWhere's the opportunity for me to grow today?
PR agent Annette Densham is great at making lemonade out of lemons. In her 50 years on the planet, she's faced some major setbacks but has always managed to…
Flying SoloThe best gift you can give someone is the present of your presence
If your personal communication skills are lacking, they could be impacting your business. Throughout her career, renowned vocal coach Natasha McNamara has…