Confessions of a Business Owner Podcast

There is a tendency, especially for new business owners, to act based on what they think others will like. Sometimes entrepreneurs will set aside their core values to please customers or other stakeholders. Peta, a licensed property conveyancer and entrepreneur, shows us why it's better to stick to doing what you, yourself, think is right. Learn more about Peta’s firm here: https://www.petastewart.com.au/

With all the hustle and bustle of running a business, people sometimes lose track of their plans as they become too busy with handling day-to-day affairs. Charley and Kim, co-hosts of Confessions of a Business Owner, talk about why being a reactive business owner is bad for your company and how being more proactive can make all the difference. Learn more about Confessions of a Business Owner here: https://confessionsofabusinessowner.net/about/

The corporate life can become monotonous after years of working a 9-to-5 job. For many people, entrepreneurship can provide them with a greater variety of experiences, but it also comes with its own challenges. Higgins, the founder of Build Live Give, talks about his decision to escape the corporate world, the struggles he faced, and the lessons he learned. Learn more about Build Live Give here: https://buildlivegive.com

Competition can be very intense in the IT industry, but there are effective ways to use competition to your advantage. Peter, the founder of the technology consultancy itGenius, discusses how he was able to use data analysis and some quick thinking to acquire his biggest competitor within 48 hours. Learn more about itGenius here:https://www.itgenius.com/

Business people hitting their 30s can learn a lot from reflecting on their experiences in their 20s. Charley, a serial entrepreneur based in Melbourne, Australia, talks about what he learned about dealing with failure, managing professional relationships, and making businesses grow. Learn more about Charley here: https://charleyvalher.com/

The Internet has enabled unparalleled social connectivity, allowing people from different continents to communicate in real-time with each other. Ronan, the founder of Eccountability, talks about how this technology can be used to apply extensive community-based learning to business development through Mastermind meetings. Learn more about Eccountability here: https://www.eccountability.io/ To learn more about the association, go here:https://founders.theassociation.club/the-association-community

Well-performing teams comprise the soul of any business, but that doesn't mean that working in teams will always be easy. Barry, the founder of The Game Changers, shares his experiences in building and working with teams, as well as how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster that inevitably comes with this crucial part of running a business. Learn more about The Game Changers here: https://www.thegamechangers.com.au

Amy Keys walks us through some of the most popular tech tools in the business world today, and how properly leveraging their functions can dramatically increase your workplace productivity. Get to know more about how virtual CTO services work in this episode, as well as which tech tools stand out amongst the rest.

Check out The Digital Capital Company here: https://mydigitalcapital.com/

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Leticia Cambell, founder of Women's Success Domination and Campbell Success Network, gives us a look into the life of a full-time mom AND businesswoman, and how she has created a career and lifestyle that balances both roles, alongside her goal of empowering women in business everywhere.

Check out Leticia's Domination Masterclass here: bit.ly/dominationmasterclass

To learn more about The Association, go here: https://founders.theassociation.club/the-association-community

Sam Lees of Auxano Marketing tells us about her first few years as an entrepreneur and how this brought forth one of her best life lessons: why valuing herself, her skills, and the services her business provides is CRUCIAL to her and her company's growth.

Learn more about Sam and Auxano Marketing here: http://www.auxano-marketing.com/