Megan from Adelaide wants to start a skincare business, but where does she begin? In this episode, Glen and Adrian unpack the steps for turning an idea into a business with the help of AI. They cover:

👉🏾 do you really need a business plan?

👉🏿 when GST kicks in and how ABNs work

👉🏻 protecting your brand (without wasting money)

👉 low-cost ways to test your idea at markets

👉🏽 insurance, liability and legal essentials

👉🏾 how to calculate costs and profit margins

👉🏿 when to quit vs when to push through

Watch this on Youtube: https://youtu.be/OzUbM6PM-n8

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In this episode Glen James is joined by Adrian Smith from RunGopher to unpack a question from Jono who’s building a flight simulator content brand called ozsim on TikTok and YouTube. Glen shares how he’s grown his own business from a side hustle podcast into a YouTube-led media company, plus dives into what it takes to grow an online channel, how to turn followers into something sustainable, and the strategies Jono could use to stand out in the flight sim community. They touch on:

👉🏾 why “passive income” isn’t really passive

👉🏿 setting content & revenue pillars

👉 repurposing content into multiple formats

👉🏻 growing a niche channel like flight sim

👉🏼 reinvesting in your business and playing the long game

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Over time, it’s easy for business owners to slip into saying yes to clients, projects, and opportunities that don’t actually serve the bigger picture. In this episode, Glen James and Kayla Malss share the lessons they’ve learned about spotting red flags, avoiding shiny object syndrome, and setting boundaries that protect both your time and your business.

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In this episode Glen sits down with Jane, a critical care nurse and uni educator, who’s wondering if she could turn her experience into a business or just a better paying job. They unpack her career options, weigh up the risks of self-employment vs. staying clinical, and explore how to optimise her income without burning out.

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In today's episode Glen and Kayla are back for part 2 on how to charge and set prices, this time with a practical example for a service-based business. Using a massage therapy case study, they show how to calculate breakeven pricing, compare contracting vs running your own show, and explore ways to make your numbers work.

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How much should you charge? Should you discount for clients you really want to work with? In this episode, Glen and Kayla dive into the real-life challenges of pricing your services as a business owner. From awkward money chats to figuring out your minimums, they share the lessons they've learned (and are still learning) about pricing with confidence.

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In this 'what would we do?' episode, Glen and Kayla sit down with Brok Neilsen, founder of Together Agency, to unpack his business goals and pain points. Brok gets honest about burnout, systemising a service-heavy business, managing creative talent, and deciding whether to grow, niche, or just stay lean.

Check out Together Agency: https://www.togetheragency.com.au/

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In this episode Glen sits down with Trinity, a listener and law student from Newcastle, who flips the script and interviews him about his business journey. They talk about impostor syndrome, building a brand, the value of mentors, making content that lands, and what success really looks like behind the scenes.

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From team meetings to keynote stages, Chelsea breaks down what it really takes to become a captivating communicator in the final ep of our communication mini-series. This one’s packed with practical tips for managing nerves, finding your voice, and speaking with presence without being the loudest person in the room.

🎓 Chelsea’s comms course: Unlock Your Voice

💸 Save 10% off any program with code thisisbusiness10

Learn more at EQ Minds and The Mindful Communicator

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Networking doesn’t have to feel cringe. In part 2 of our communication mini-series, Chelsea and Kayla talk through how to connect meaningfully, show up with the right energy, and build trust online and in person even if you’re introverted.

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🎓 Learn how to pitch, present and connect with confidence: Unlock Your Voice

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✨ Learn more at https://themindfulcommunicator.com/ and https://www.eqminds.com/

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