Join us in this episode when Business Meets Dianne Brown and Katrina Brennan of SRJ Walker Wayland - Business Growth Accountants & Advisors. But if you think we are going to talk taxes - think again! This is not your average accounting firm!

Katrina and Dianne have a fresh, innovative approach to managing your finances - learn why you should be speaking to your accountant more than once a year; that a strategic business plan has a place on your fridge door; what funding and assistance is available to your business, and the three most common issues businesses face (People-Profit-Planning). Also discover that planning a family does have a place in your strategic plan - and then hear Stephen pitch a truly terrible baby name* ...

SRJ Walker Wayland assists small and medium enterprises, corporations, partnerships and individuals with audit & assurance, business advice, tax strategies, Self Managed Superannuation and external CFO services.

As part of the Walker Wayland Australasia network our clients have access to resources and advice they need to operate throughout Queensland, across Australia and around the world.

*Ed. note - sorry to all the babies out there named "KPI"…

Website :: www.srjww.com.au

Facebook :: @srjww 

Twitter ::  @srjww

LinkedIn :: srj-chartered-accountants-and-business-advisors/

Email :: [email protected] and [email protected]

[Recorded at The Hive, KonTiki Maroochydore]

Join us as we talk all things comms, PR, and social media with Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane Media Manager - Nicole Carrington. Get some top tips on writing content that will be picked up; how to manage comms for your business - and how to protect your brand and elevate your business. You will also learn why you shouldn’t harass the media, annoy your readers - and that journalists don’t want to have coffee with you. And remember, don’t feed the trolls ...

Nicole Carrington is a Queensland Clarion Award-nominated journalist with two decades’ experience in newspapers and magazines. Nicole has “done time” in newsrooms across the country and overseas, in both traditional and new media. With special interests in feminism, sexuality/health and social justice, she recently left her ten-year stint at News Corp to go freelance and move to the dark side - media and corporate communication. After a recent two-year stint at Queensland Health media and communications, Nicole now works in a government comms role, plus juggles her side hustle as Media Manager of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane. A bona fide word nerd, Nicole’s first love (apart from shoes) is feature writing, but she also specialises in editing/proofreading and ghost-writing books.    

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival returns to Brisbane in 2019, running from Sunday 25 – Thursday 29 August and hosted at Howard Smith Wharves.

Website :: mbff.com.au 

Instagram :: @nicole_carringtonsima @mbffbrisbane     

Twitter :: @NicCarrington @mbffbrisbane    

LinkedIn :: Nicole Carrington-Sima

[Recorded at The Hive, KonTiki Maroochydore]

Join us as we chat creating client value with our special guest Matt Morley. Why so special? Well, he’s a great guy, has some great advice on optimising meetings to drive outcomes - and, he is host Sophie Morley’s husband! 

Learn about “spin selling”, the importance of understanding client psychology and why a ‘tactical’ approach is always more effective than a sales pitch. Find out how not to organise meetings, and find out why you need to shut up and listen. Also hear Matt score serious husband brownie points for referencing the content of two of our previous podcast episodes!

Matt Morley has recently retired but maintains a keen interest in business and sales. Matt has 30+ years experience in geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting businesses - the first 20 years in technical and operations management roles, and the last 10 as Global Business Development Manager for Coffey International. 

During this time Matt attended and/or ran 1000's of client meetings and presentations. Career highlights include major project wins (up to $20M in consulting fees) across mining, infrastructure, oil & gas and urban development sectors.  

Key skills: Strategic Pursuits, Psychology of sales (CCV), Client relationships, Innovative sales techniques.

Email :: [email protected] 

[Recorded at The Hive, KonTiki Maroochydore]

Join us as we chat Artificial Intelligence with Jason Toevs of InstaCAP (QuiCC). Learn about how a computer program is like a child, how AI can’t replace humans - but will replace certain jobs and in doing so help us find our passion and our humanity. As a bonus - enjoy listening to Stephen bumble his way through his intro and struggle not to switch to his Canadian accent (a habit of his since he used to live there and his lovely wife is Canadian!).

Jason Toevs has mentored and led companies across the globe. From Kansas farm boy to Web Designer to Mathematician, Jason is currently the Chief Technology Officer for Alyss Analytics and Co-Founder of InstaCAP - focusing on helping creatives share their story faster, while giving them more time to do what they love. 

InstaCAP is an automatic transcription tool that transcribes videos, allows for edits to be made quickly, and then adds captions to your video - turning a resource and time-intensive process into a fast and efficient workflow. Get your message heard even if the sound is off!

(Ed. note - while we discuss what a great (and hilariously difficult to pronounce) name 'InstaCap' is - due to being blocked on API access, InstaCap is now known as 'QuiCC').

Website :: www.instacap.io

Instagram :: @aussiegingersnap @quicc_app

Facebook :: www.facebook.com/jason.toevs/

Twitter :: @JasonToevs

LinkedIn :: www.linkedin.com/in/jason-toevs-1b28a840/

[Recorded in the Spark Bureau studio]

Join us as we talk innovation with Regional Innovation Coordinator, Coby Sullivan. Learn about what is driving innovation and entrepreneurship across the Sunshine Coast, the perception vs the reality, why you should stop mopping the floor - and find out what happens when you try and pull your weight with the executive leadership team of a global organisation!

Coby Sullivan is the Regional Innovation Coordinator for the Sunshine Coast Regional Innovation Program (SCRIPT). From New York City Incubators to Sunshine Coast Start-ups, she has had a varied background working with start-ups and in digital marketing. She is passionate about meeting and connecting like-minded people on the Sunshine Coast.

SCRIPT is a $1m initiative to fuel innovation on the Sunshine Coast - involving state and local government, peak industry bodies, co-working spaces and more ...

Website :: sunshinecoastinnovation.com.au

LinkedIn :: www.linkedin.com/in/cobysullivan/

Instagram :: @sc_innovation

Facebook :: Sunshine Coast Regional Innovation Program

Twitter :: @cobysullivan

[Recorded in the Spark Bureau studio]

Join us as we talk all things "LinkedIn" with Luke Curulli from Elo Branding. Find out what you are doing wrong with your LinkedIn profile, the formula for getting it right - and why you should definitely keep your clothes on! 

Luke Curulli is the Managing Director of Elo Branding - Luke is an internationally respected business owner who is motivated by helping people take their personal branding to a new level through unparalleled detail and strategy. 

Elo Branding enables the professional world to go after what they want most with a unique set of branding tools that sets them apart from the rest.

Website :: www.elobranding.com

Email :: [email protected]

[Recorded in the Spark Bureau studio]

In this episode, Sophie chats with Noosa FM radio host James McKay about podcasting!

James McKay is a commercial radio announcer. He has worked in film and local television, producing, filming and editing television productions -  and is the host of a late-night talk show. You can catch The James McKay Show on Noosa FM 101.3 

Website :: http://programs.noosafm.org/the-james-mckay-show-with-james  

[Recorded in the Spark Bureau studio]