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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 SoloIf you think ambition and mums in business don't mix - you'd be wrong
Serial entrepreneur Carrie Kwan, founder of the Daily Addict and Mums & Co. drops by ahead of Mother's Day to chat 'mumbition', the work-life tightrope and how…
Flying SoloThe sales pitch: 4 things you need to know going in
So many of us struggle with the sales pitch. Today's guest, business coach Tori Kopke explains why this can be such a common challenge and how we can overcome…
Flying SoloHow to leave a secure job and jump into the unknown
Melissa Gerke was a public school teacher with a passion for copywriting. But when it came to swapping one career for the other, she took a long-term approach…
Flying SoloWhat all women need to know about their superannuation (repeat)
Women are said to retire with around 47 percent less superannuation than men; they're also the largest growing demographic in the small business space…
Flying SoloHow eating right can help your brain cope better with stress (repeat)
From the archive: Delia McCabe is a ex-psychologist neuroscientist and nutritionist, with a PHD in the neurobiology of stress and nutrition. When it comes to…
Flying SoloHow your insecurities could be holding you back
Jaemin Frazer believes the biggest blocker to our success is failing to look at our insecurities. The self-titled 'insecurity coach and author of The One…
Flying SoloHow to manage payroll as a small business
No doubt about it, payroll is an essential part of running a successful small business. In this podcast, Tori van der Donk, managing director of A-GIS BUSINESS…
Flying SoloHow I manage cashflow in my solo business
We know that managing cash flow is a common challenge for small business owners. In fact, research from Xero found that 27% of Aussie business owners named…
Flying Solo5 things you need to know about tax for your small business
Managing and understanding tax when you’re running a small business can be a minefield. As we head into the middle part of the year, we are joined by Samuel…
Flying SoloWhy emotional productivity matters
Angela Heise has spent her whole life dedicated to understanding the ‘why’ behind human behaviour, to then be able to help people improve their life and…
Flying SoloHow to create a powerful vision & mission statement for your business
Do you feel like your business adds value to your life? Hopefully your answer to that question is a resounding YES. If it was anything less than ‘yes’ then you…
Flying SoloWhy you need to be in control of your own fate when it comes to your business
Michael Griffiths, founder of the Million Dollar Referral Network has helps small business owners generate 100 clients in 12 months without spending a cent on…
Flying SoloEverything you need to know about Clubhouse when you're running a solo business
Clubhouse: Is the latest social media offering here to steal our time and wreak havoc on our productivity, or worth investigating? Kate Toon, author of your 7…
Flying SoloHow a strong online presence helped a regional business thrive during COVID
Beatties Quality Furniture, a small business based in Nambucca Heads, New South Wales focussed on building a strong online presence during COVID and are still…
Flying SoloThe power of self talk
How often have you caught yourself in a stream of ugly thoughts directed at yourself? It usually happens when things aren’t going well but can also strike when…
Flying SoloSticky founder shares: COVID lessons we're taking into our business in 2021
It’s no secret we were all glad to see the end of 2020 and with a brand new year in our sights many of us are keen to expand on the lessons we learnt about…
Flying SoloWhy you need to attract more women into your business
Women are responsible for spending more than $28 trillion per year; and they're entering the small business market at 3 times the rate of men. Marketing and…
Flying SoloHow you can feel fabulous by Friday (yes, it IS possible!)
Nutritionist Therese Cullen has created an online wellbeing course, Feel Fabulous by Friday. In this episode she shares some of the simple daily changes we can…
Flying SoloThe 7 secrets to reading people to increase sales conversions & build better relationships
How do you recognise how to speak to people, in the way they want to be spoken to, even before the conversation starts? It's all written in their face, says…
Flying SoloHow to rebuild your confidence after a loss (or several)
Erika Kramer went from not even being able to afford a loaf of bread to making over half a million dollars in 2020 from her business as a confidence coach. She…
Flying Solo6 easy ways you can digitise your small business processes
It can be easy for small business owners to "do what we've always done" because we think we're saving time… but that's not such a great thing when it comes to…
Flying SoloHere's the real reason you're not making enough sales
Jodie De Vries and Emma Scott of The Brand Brigade describe themselves as serial entrepreneurs who have taken everything they’ve learnt building multi-million…
Flying SoloHow to run a customer centric small business (even through a pandemic)
2020 has taught our community so many lessons about running a small business. One of the most essential has been a greater appreciation and understanding of…
Flying SoloHow to use LinkedIn to kickstart your side-hustle
Side-hustles have boomed in 2020. Just how you make money from them though is exactly like any other business and largely down to how you market it! Think…
Flying Solo4 free Facebook tools that boost small business performance
Given the challenges of this year, we’re all looking for ways to maximise the performance of our business without spending a fortune. Facebook have a range of…
Flying SoloHow to use Google Shopping to boost your sales this holiday season
Around 30% of our small business first community have created an ecommerce or digital platform for their small business since the start of COVID. Google's…
Flying SoloHow to use free tools on the internet to better connect with your customers
Georgia Sullivan from Google joins the podcast to share some great tips on how to use the free tools on the internet to connect with consumers when they are…
Flying SoloHow to get your business found online with Google Ads
Tom O'Connor, a Digital Strategist in the Small Business Team at Google shares his tips for how we can best show up online as small business owners and get…
Flying SoloWhy eating better is the best thing you can do to manage stress
Delia McCabe is a ex-psychologist neuroscientist and nutritionist, with a PHD in the neurobiology of stress and nutrition. When it comes to understanding how…
Flying Solo253. Why meeting customer expectations has never been more important
A new wave of entrepreneurship is dawning, according to Salesforce Vice President, Merlin Luck, who shares key insights from Salesforce's annual Small Business…
Flying Solo252. Running a store? Here's how to ensure the safety of your staff and customers
Returning to work and re-opening our businesses requires thought and planning. Officeworks representatives talk us through the thorough initiatives and…
Flying Solo251. I started my small business after I turned 50
After 28 years of life as a high school teacher Marisa Lawlor started her wellbeing business, Just Believe Fit after she turned 50. It started out as light…
Flying Solo250. How to manage the mental health of your employees during COVID
With small business owners already at risk of poor mental health the past year has taken its toll. For business owners managing staff these concerns extend to…
Flying Solo249. Women in business: This is what you need to know about superannuation
Women are said to retire with around 47% less superannuation than men; they're also the largest growing demographic in the small business space. Christina…
Flying Solo248. Lessons 2020 has taught me about running a cleaning business
Before COVID-19, GIAN Group had 280 staff in Victoria and NSW, and turnover of $4.8m. The shutdown wiped out 90% of their overall business within 7 days…
Flying Solo247. Sean Lues talks the travel industry and the impact of COVID
In this episode of From Local to Global, Kochie chats with Sean Lues, managing director at Journeys Worldwide – a specialist tour company that provides…
Flying Solo246. How to refresh your business tech
COVID life has given us all a new appreciation for the powers of technology but keeping up with the changes can be tough on small business owners. Sandy Young…
Flying Solo245: How to reopen and operate your business safely
It’s never been more important to provide a safe and healthy working environment for your team. Regular OH & S has been replaced by the COVID safe regulations…
Flying Solo244. I help women build awesome small businesses
Women are the biggest growing demographic in the Australian small business space. Mandy Richards, founder of Global Sisters is committed to helping women…
Flying Solo244. I run a travel business, here's how we've coped with COVID
Sean Lues grew up in Zimbabwe and has an absolute passion for wild life, conservation and the great outdoors and he brings this passion to his role at Journeys…
Flying Solo243. From local to global with Nik Manukyan
Nik Manukyan lives and breathes prestige cars and he’s spent the last 15 years building up a business that is renowned all over Melbourne for the quality of…
Flying Solo242. How to stay productive when your work IS the distraction
As small business owners our jobs are often our passion. This means we don’t know when to stop working or ignore key aspects of our business by focussing on…
Flying Solo241. Don Robertson on inspiration, activewear and going global
In this episode of our From Local to Global podcast, Don Robertson, cofounder of STAX – a global activewear sensation chats with Kochie. Learn more about your…
Flying Solo240. Nino Zoccali on brand building, the hospitality industry and coping during COVID
In this episode of From Local to Global. David Koch sits down with acclaimed chef, Nino Zoccali. Nino is the mastermind behind The Restaurant Pendolino in…
Flying Solo239. How to get financially prepared to turn 2020 around
With three months to go until the end of 2020 cash flow is 100% front of mind for our small business community - as is planning for 2021. Jane Starkins…
Flying Solo238. I have learnt to run my business in 3 hours a day
Lisa Corduff knows about challenging years. The business owner and solo mum of 3 lost her husband last year in tragic circumstances. Then COVID hit. As she’s…
Flying Solo238. From my basement to global fintech success
In this episode of From Local to Global, Kochie chats with Jeff Parker. Jeff is the CEO of WorldFirst, a fintech that had its start in a London basement and…
Flying Solo237. How to maximise your online presence on a budget
COVID life has taught us the power (and urgency)of having an online platform for our small business. Tony Bond Media Strategist Manager VIC, SA & TAS for…
Flying Solo236: Why I left the corporate world to start my own business
In this episode of From Local to Global, David Koch chats with Elke Pascoe, founder of LittleOak – a homegrown organic baby formula made with Goat’s milk…
Flying Solo235. How to avoid costly software mistakes
Good at business but struggle with technology? In this podcast episode Anthony Sapountzis, co-founder of Aerion Technologies shares his insider tips on…
Flying Solo234. How to get out of your own way when it comes to creating success
Insecurity coach Jaemin Frazer believes it's our uncertainty and fear about the people we really are that impedes our success in all areas of life and…
Flying Solo233. Having trouble accessing business funding? Here's how to find your hidden assets
COVID has forced thousands of small business owners to do an about turn when it comes to future planning, and for many this includes looking at different ways…
Flying Solo232. How to use social media to start a business for free
Anne McKeown is a business coach who used social media to start her business for free. In this episode of the podcast she tells Flying Solo editor, Lucy…
Flying Solo231. How our client-facing business adapted to the "new" COVID normal
Sally Farrow from Para Mobility, a manufacturer of assistive technologies shares her unique experience of shifting a business model through COVID challenges…
Flying Solo230. How to develop an 'on all time' marketing strategy
One of the lessons of being disrupted by COVID-19 has been a reminder of the power of running a truly flexible small business. Yellow Account Manager David…
Flying Solo229. How to live like a sole trader during a crisis
Amber Daines is a PR professional who worked on two intense crisis communications projects: AMP during the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking…
Flying Solo228. How to manage your mental health during COVID
New research from MYOB shows 50% of our small business community are facing COVID-induced mental health challenges. Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist speaks with…
Flying Solo227. 5 effective digital marketing strategies for the post COVID world
Jane Betschel, Head of Marketing for MYOB joins Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist to discuss a range of digital marketing strategies to support small businesses…
Flying Solo226. 5 ways to boost cash flow as we emerge from COVID
Surviving as a small business can be tough at the best of times but thanks to COVID our everyday has become even more challenging. With so many of us slowly…
Flying Solo225. How to ensure your business is COVID safe
In this episode of the podcast Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist speaks to Victor Dominello, the NSW Minister for Customer Service about COVID safe measures…