Banterpreneurs

Chat GPT is making massive waves throughout the small business community. The question is - are they the type of waves you can frolic and have fun times in, or the type that drag you under and make you question your life choices?

Only you can decide. So we invite you to join us as we unpack it all and hopefully make the waters a little less murky for you 🌊

Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect:

• We discuss Chap GPT and its implications for small business...and the world!
• We explore how this could help and hinder our businesses and customers
• Lindsay channels some great advice about how to use Chat GPT from Spiderman's Uncle

Is the end of the world nigh? Are the robots commencing their take over? Or are we being given the key to unlock more time and capabilities? Tune in to find out!

And when you realise this is the podcast you need in your life, show us some love by subscribing and sharing!

Byeeeeeeee x

P.S. To submit a question to be answered on the show and find out more about the Banterpreneurs, head to banterpreneurs.com

Ain't no doubt that the world is advancing at an amazing rate. It feels like every time you blink there's something new - with the economy, technology, business strategies, consumer behaviours...the constant change is relentless.

Charles Darwin suggested that organisms best adjusted to their environment are the most successful in surviving and reproducing...it's the same in business.

Join us as we unpack this theory and get some juicy insights from the Godfather of business, Andrew Griffiths, who is just about to celebrate his 40th year in business - so I think it's fair to say he knows his shiz!

On top of this Andrew is an International bestselling author with 14 books sold around the world, a highly sought after speaker and most importantly a top bloke! You can find him at andrewgriffiths.com.au.

Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect:

- We discuss how to adapt and evolve (and therefore survive!) in our businesses in these unpredictable times

- Andrew (or The Governor as we like to call him) enlightens us with wise words about how to choose your lane in business and stay in it

- We discover the secret to being sexy in business

So before you get distracted by the latest bright shiny thing or become overwhelmed with all the possibilities and assume the foetal position under your desk, tune in to this week's episode and find out the fundamental secret to being in business for the long haul!

And when you realise this is the podcast you need in your life, show us some love by subscribing and sharing!

Byeeeeeeee x

P.S. To submit a question to be answered on the show and find out more about the Banterpreneurs, head to banterpreneurs.com

How much would you give for a magical solution that would get your business to where you want it to be ASAP?

Well actually, a lot of business owners regularly give quite a lot - of money, time and energy - but sadly the solution often does a disappearing act and their business doesn't get the magical momentum they expected...and needed.

We say "they" but let's be honest, we've all done it - whether it's a 7 step framework, a transformational program or manifestation meditations - we've all invested in something because we've believed it will fast track us to success. This type of belief can be referred to as "magical thinking", so we invite you to join us as we explore this mystical mindset!

Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect:

• We unpack manifestation and how it's not all it seems
• Our special guest - Lucas Dixon, expert in magical thinking in business - explains the futility of goal setting and the psychology of self sabotage
• Laura reveals that if she could have, she would have become a Dame to be more successful in business

Lucas Dixon is a PhD candidate researching the psychology of magical thinking and how it affects business and entrepreneurial decision-making...this guy knows his shit y'all! Find him on Twitter: @Lucasjdixon1

With the start of a new year now is a great time to ensure your focus is in the right place and not lost behind any smoke and mirrors. This episode will help you to do that with a beautiful blend of rants, randomness, science and solutions!

And when you realise this is the podcast you need in your life, show us some love by subscribing and sharing!

Byeeeeeeee x

P.S. To submit a question to be answered on the show and find out more about the Banterpreneurs, head to banterpreneurs.com

Business in 2023 - what the heck will we have to deal with and how the heck will we deal with it?

Let's face it, we're going into 2023 with a lot more uncertainty than we have in recent years - but while we can't necessarily control that, we can control the way we respond to it.

So before you spend the entire holiday period numbing your anxiety with chocolate, chips and a bottomless bottle of wine, check out our latest episode where we bring in a business giant (metaphorically speaking of course) to unpack it all for you.

Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect:

- We speak with our very special guest, Andrew Morello, about managing the terrifying prospect of business in 2023 and making the year your bitch

- Morello enlightens us about business ego through his surprisingly vast knowledge of Roman history

- Our resident expert, Steve Mickinidis, takes on the Big Fat Ethnic Business Challenge with Morello, so we can decide once and for all who does business better - the Italians or Greeks

Andrew Morello is an awarded entrepreneur, investor, author, and the winner of the first Australian Apprentice. He's currently Head of Business Development at The Entourage, Australia's largest training institution for entrepreneurs and business owners, and previously spent 10 years alongside Mark Bouris AM building out the Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management branch network nationally. You can find and reach out to him at the-entourage.com and @andrewmorello on Instagram & Tik Tok.

So if you're ready to march into 2023 and go Braveheart on its arse by refusing to let it take your freedom - this episode is for you!

And when you realise this is the podcast you need in your life, show us some love by subscribing and sharing!

Byeeeeeeee x

P.S. To submit a question to be answered on the show and find out more about the Banterpreneurs, head to banterpreneurs.com

Knowing when to press on with an idea or project and when to throw in the towel is important in business - if you don't want to work, work, work, work, work (thanks Rhianna) with no reward, that is.

It's not always easy to decide which way to go though, is it? Well fear not - in this episode we unpack the whole situation and come up with some excellent solutions to simplify it all for you!

Spoiler alert! Here's what to expect:

- We enjoy some play time with our special guest, Mike Drohan - half time entrepreneur and host of the Doing Epic Stuff podcast

- We discover the "Ugly Baby Syndrome" and how it has the potential to suck us dry

- We identify how to decide whether to drop a project or keep on trucking

We also unveil all sorts of other helpful shit to enable you to do your own epic stuff, so this is definitely one not to be missed!

And when you realise this is the podcast you need in your life, show us some love by subscribing and sharing!

Byeeeeeeee x

P.S. To submit a question to be answered on the show and find out more about the Banterpreneurs, head to banterpreneurs.com

Are you a sick business owner? No we're not trying to be cool and ask if you're amazing - we mean, are you unwell?! When you do get sick or something holds you back how do you handle it? Often as business owners the answer is, not great! We don't have time for such inconveniences so we just keep pushing through...but is that the best strategy? Tune in to find out! Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect: - We explore what it's like to be "fully sick" in business and how our bodies know best - Lindsay drops a pearler about accepting things as they are and not fighting against reality - Laura surrenders to the Great British Bake Off Also in this episode - Laura announces something epic! So come join us for another round of the absurd and profound, and discover how you can ride the waves of sickness without your business falling apart, and even use these moments to unlock new ideas and possibilities. And when you realise this is the podcast you need in your life, show us some love by subscribing and sharing! Byeeeeeeee x P.S. To submit a question to be answered on the show and find out more about the Banterpreneurs, head to banterpreneurs.com

Shit clients - are they draining you of your precious time and energy?

This episode invites you to take a good hard look at your clients, and identify if they're contributing to your success or shitting all over it.

Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect:

- We discover the importance of setting clear expectations and communicating openly with our clients

- Mrs Tagliatelle, our expert in getting shit done, shows us why it's helpful to detach our emotions from our businesses so we can create winning scenarios for everyone involved

- Lindsay delivers a wrap up to end all wrap ups

Join us in asking the question: Is this client really shit, or do we just need to have an honest conversation and re-establish expectations? Don't stress if the idea of this brings on heart palpitations - the Banterpeneurs have got you :-)

And when you realise this is the podcast you need in your life, show us some love by subscribing and sharing!

Byeeeeeeee x

P.S. To submit a question to be answered on the show and find out more about the Banterpreneurs, head to banterpreneurs.com

Would the real business owner please stand up! In this episode we explore the concept of professional personas and how we often show up as different people in different situations. Is conforming in the business environment the best way to achieve what we want? Spoiler alert! Here's what to expect: - Lindsay reveals she has a pack of Lawyers inside her brain - We discover there's a big difference between pimping your authentic assets and hiding behind the professional persona mask - Laura drops the truth bomb about the best way to be memorable at networking events Join us and discover that it's not about what you wear but what you have to offer. And the more we can 'know thyself' the more happy and successful we will become! There's only one YOU and as Oscar Wilde famously said, 'Be yourself because everyone else is taken'. And when you realise this is the podcast you need in your life, show us some love by subscribing and sharing! Byeeeeeeee x P.S. To submit a question to be answered on the show and find out more about the Banterpreneurs, head to banterpreneurs.com

Nothing cuts deeper than someone unfollowing you on social media...are we right?

In this episode we unpack the feelings that arise when someone unsubscribes, and explore how to not disappear down a pit of despair.

Spoiler alert! Here's what to expect:

- Lindsay almost has a mental breakdown when someone unsubscribes from her YouTube channel

- We discuss possible reasons for unsubscribes and how we can learn from them to get better at attracting our audience

- Thanks to our expert, Little Ricky, we learn how to let go of the stories that drive our insecurities and fears of rejection, so we can detach our emotions and focus on nurturing the right people in the right way

So we invite you to put your big girl pants on with us and say "fuck it" to unfollows...are you in?!

And when you realise this is the podcast you need in your life, show us some love by subscribing and sharing!

Byeeeeeeee x

P.S. To submit a question to be answered on the show and find out more about the Banterpreneurs, head to banterpreneurs.com

Are you having fun in your business? It could be the key to your success.

Fun isn't just about buggering about (although that's our favourite part of it), it also has a wealth of benefits that could improve all areas of your life. In fact, it's so bloody good we thought we'd unpack it in today's episode.

Spoiler alert! Here's what you can expect:

- We get lost in our own fun and accidentally create a new reality TV show

- We help you to define what fun is for you and how to incorporate it into your daily life

- We discuss why creating the right environment is improtant to build your funny bone and allow fun to flourish

As Confucius said, "Nothing bad comes from fun," so you'll experience only good things when you come and enjoy a giggle with us for the next 30 minutes!

And when you realise this is the podcast you need in your life, show us some love by subscribing and sharing!

Byeeeeeeee x

P.S. To submit a question to be answered on the show and find out more about the Banterpreneurs, head to banterpreneurs.com