Insights into Success

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  • A Kiwi Entreperneur's Mind Wandering Experience

    Anne  Barrowclough has held down a variety of employment roles over the years, but at the same time has often has a "side hustle" before it was a thing!

    Through dealing with her parents mental health decline, the concept of mind wandering came about. Such has Anne's passion for the project been, she has turned it into an online business with clients all around the world.

    Ann's startup journey is long from over as she shares with us her experiences so far and what the future holds for mind wandering and her business wander120.

    1:10 What is Wander 120 about?
    6:10 What was the inspiration for the business?
    7:40 How does mind wandering compare to meditation?
    10:30 What was Anne's background?
    12:00 What has been her motivation?
    15:00 What does the app do?
    19:08 If you were to start again, what would you do differently?
    25:20 How did you get your app out to customers?
    30:2!0 What have been some of your lessons?
    36:00 What are your greatest impediments to growth?
    38:10 What's your competition?
    41:20 Where to next with the business?
    42:48 What are the key qualities to succeed?
     

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    52 min
  • Never Eat Alone - Book Review

    Welcome to this Read to Succeed episode where your host Paul Dodds shares his thoughts and key takeaways from the book "Never Eat Alone" by Keith Ferrazzi.

    If you have never been into networking, then this book could be for you. Keith Ferrazzi is an exceptional networker. He is dedicated and strategic in his approach, but unlike most, he aims to give without any expectation of receiving.

    The book was written back in 2005 and along with remaining relevant to today, it gives a timely reminder to how far technology has advanced in the nearly 20 years!

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    10 min
  • Inspirational Reading Suggestions From a NBA High Performance Coach!

    Basketball fanatic Alan Stein Jr didn't quite make it to the NBA, but he did become a high performance coach to NBA stars, coaching NBA greats such as Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry. With time Alan came to realise the parallels between lessons in sport and in business and has now dedicated his time to sharing his knowledge with business people around the world.

    In this interview Alan shares two books that he reads repeatedly that have inspired him on his journey.

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    6 min
  • Lessons from the NBA and how it can help business with Alan Stein Jr!

    Basketball fanatic Alan Stein Jr didn't quite make it to the NBA, but he did become a high performance coach to NBA stars. With time Alan came to realise the parallels between lessons in sport and in business.

    In this interview Alan shares his journey, including insights from meeting some of the greatest in the NBA, including Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry. 


    1:06 Introduction
    3:40 Did your childhood influence where you are now?
    7:42 Having flow and harmony in your life.
    9:14 Having diversity of experiences early in your life - could that help?
    12:02 Did you want to be a pro basketball player as a kid?
    16:10 A pivotal moment in your life.
    20:32 What did you do after university?
    22:00 A pivotal moment with Kobe Bryant
    24:38 Parallels between sport and business.
    27:22 Alan's book "Raise your game" and the keys to maximising your performance.
    41:21 Habits - the importance of them.
    42:50 Mindset.
    44:06 Alan's second book "Sustain your game" and its lessons.
    48:14 Does teaching others help you to learn too?
    49:50 What would a younger version of yourself think about your career?

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    57 min
  • Read to Succeed with Kyle Stout

    Reading is a powerful way to learn from others experiences and quicken your own journey to success.

    In this interview, email marketing expert Kyle Stout shares his thoughts on books that have been inspirational for him including The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz, The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg and Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller.

    Looking for your next book to read? Could one of Kyle's recommendations be right for you? Check out the interview to find out for yourself.

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    17 min
  • Email Marketing is not Dead!

    Email marketing is often a forgotten form of marketing, which is crazy given how cheap it can be and how much control you have. With Social Media platforms having all the control, email marketing is a chance to take the control back and communicate directly with your customers!

     In this interview we talk to Kyle Stout an expert in email marketing about the secrets to its success! 

    0:52 Introduction
    3:37 Why do you love email marketing so much?
    7:12 How do you counter the feeling of people being inundated with emails?
    10:16 How do you get small businesses to do email marketing?
    15:40 What are some of the biggest mistakes with email marketing?
    24:22 The secret to making content that customers like.
    30:58 Where are your customers based?
    33:22 Tips for businesses doing email marketing

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    41 min
  • Be Useful - According to Arnold Schwarzenegger!

    In this episode of "Read to Succeed" your host Paul Dodds reviews Arnold Schwarzengger's latest book:

    Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life.

    Find out Paul's thoughts on this book - you may need to read it too!

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    Thanks for supporting us in our journey to find the secrets to success!

    5 min
  • Read to Succceed with Neelu Kaur

     Neelu Kaur found herself continually either getting fired or made redundant after graduating university. Ultimately Neelu took stock of the situation and with a great deal of reflection, identified the key issues resulting in her starting her own company, writing a book and being engaged by Fortune 500 companies to consult.

    In this Read to Succeed interview, Neelu shares a particular book that has helped her in her entrepreneurial journey.

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    7 min
  • Why Was I Fired So Many Times?

    Neelu Kaur found herself continually either getting fired or made redundant after graduating university. Ultimately Neelu took stock of the situation and with a great deal of reflection, identified the key issues resulting in her starting her own company, writing a book and being engaged by Fortune 500 companies to consult.

    Neelu shares her remarkable journey, pulling herself out of a negative spiral to find herself and identify ways that she can help others with similar issues.

    1:11 An introduction to Neelu.
    3:46 How did she cope with being fired so many times?
    8:18 The experience of COVID and the implications for our stress levels.
    12:36 Just how much is depression an issue in America?
    14:56 Why are people treated the way they are when made redundant?
    17:19 To what extent are some cultures better able to cope with burnout?
    22:05 Has COVID had an impact in her industry?
    23:46 Tell us about your book about being your own cheerleader.
    31:21 How hard is it for people coming from other cultures to become their own cheerleader?
    34:27 What are your goals going forward?

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    40 min
  • Read to Succeed with Dawn Bloomer

    When Dawn Bloomer completed her Veterinarian degree, she had no idea how ill-prepared she was for running a business. Through a lot of time, mistakes and a determination to learn, Dawn became a skilled business manager. Dawn enjoyed the journey so much, that she now works as a consultant helping others run their businesses, with a focus on conjointly growing their business and developing an exit plan. 

    In our Read to Succeed interview, Dawn shares books that she has read and have inspired her! Maybe they could do the same for you?

    For more great content, go to:
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    Thanks for supporting us in our journey to find the secrets to success!

    21 min

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Insights into Success has been created to give small business owners and entrepreneurs around the world, never before access to successful business people to hear about their "warts and all" journey…