My Business Guide

Ep 29. In this episode, Lachlan breaks down the difference between good strategy and bad strategy, using Richard Rumelt's kernel: diagnosis, guiding policy and coherent action.

You'll learn:

• Why a vision, three values and a revenue target is a template, not a strategy

• The three parts every real strategy needs — and what happens when one is missing

• How to tell if your action list is working together or quietly cancelling itself out

Read more: https://www.leaderguide.com.au/insights/good-strategy-bad-strategy-how-to-tell-the-difference

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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺

If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life.

Ep 28. You'd think more freedom would help you do your best work. More time, more options, more room to move. But it usually does the opposite. A wide-open calendar gets you your most ordinary work, not your best.

In this episode, Lachlan unpacks why constraints, the right ones, sharpen your focus, spark creativity and cut the decision fatigue that drains most business owners.

You'll learn:

• Why your brain needs borders to do good work
• The four places you can add constraints in your business
• Why a new limit feels worse before it feels better, and how to push through

Read the full Insight here: https://www.leaderguide.com.au/insights/the-power-of-constraints

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My Business Guide is presented by ⁠LeaderGuide.com.au⁠ - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺

If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life.

Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.

Ep 27. Every business owner knows this feeling: your team comes to you with every problem, every decision, every question. You've become the bottleneck. The answer man. The person who has to solve everything because no one else will.

It's exhausting. And it's stopping your business from growing.

Lachlan speaks to Clifford Morgan, organisational psychologist, executive coach and author of "The Coaching Leader", to unpack how business owners can shift from giving all the answers to developing a team of problem solvers. 

You'll learn:

- Why your team keeps coming to you (and how to break the pattern)

- The simple coaching framework that develops independent thinkers

- Practical questions you can use in real situations this week

Clifford brings unique insights from his 15+ years in the Royal Australian Air Force, where he shifted from command-and-control leadership to coaching hundreds of leaders across military and business contexts. 

Learn more about Clifford and get a copy of his book at cliffordmorgan.com.au

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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺

If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life.

Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.

Ep 26. Running a small business is one of the most rewarding things you can do. But it’s also one of the hardest. And most owners are doing it alone — without anyone to push their thinking, hold them accountable, or help them see what they’re missing.

In this episode, Lachlan unpacks why every business owner needs a coach alongside them, and what working with one actually looks like.

You’ll learn:

•       Why you can’t see your own blind spots — and what to do about it

•       How your environment is shaping your thinking (whether you choose it or not)

•       Why knowing what to do is rarely the problem — and what actually closes the gap

Read the full Insight here: https://www.leaderguide.com.au/insights/why-every-business-owner-needs-a-coach

Subscribe to get bonus resources from the podcast + monthly leadership & business insights direct to your inbox: https://leaderguide.com.au/community

My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au — Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺

If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business — and in your life.

Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.

Ep 25. December hits business owners hard. Work ramps up, pressure builds, and most leaders reach the holidays exhausted — then promise themselves they’ll “catch up over the break”… which never really happens...

In this episode, Lachlan shares a simple 3-step plan to finish the year well, actually rest, and start January with clarity. You’ll learn how to close out your year, design a break that genuinely restores you, and map a focused 90-day plan for a strong start in 2026.

Read the full Insight with FREE End Of Year Review & Holiday Planner here: https://www.leaderguide.com.au/insights/how-to-finish-the-year-well

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My Business Guide is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeaderGuide.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺

If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life. 

Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson. 

Episode 24. Most business owners master their craft first, and people management second. The challenge is, your business can’t grow faster than your ability to lead others.

In this episode, Lachlan explores The Manager Tools Framework by Mark Horstman, creator of the award-winning Manager Tools podcast and author of The Effective Manager. It’s a proven system that’s helped hundreds of thousands of managers around the world get results and build stronger teams through four simple tools: One-on-Ones, Feedback, Coaching and Delegation.

You’ll learn what each tool does, how to use them, and why they work — so you can lead with more trust, clarity and confidence.

Read the full article at leaderguide.com.au/insights/the-4-tools-managers-need-to-be-effective

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My Business Guide is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeaderGuide.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺

If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life. 

Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson. 

Episode 23. Most small business owners start out as doers, not leaders. But as your business grows, staying stuck in the day-to-day will hold you back. In this episode of My Business Guide,

Lachlan Nicolson unpacks the Leader First mindset — the shift from owner-operator to owner-leader. If you want your business to grow without trapping you, this mindset is the turning point.

Read more here: https://www.leaderguide.com.au/insights/adopting-a-leader-first-mindset

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My Business Guide is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeaderGuide.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺

If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life. 

Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson. 

Ep 22. Most business owners hate selling because it feels pushy, awkward, or fake. But what if the problem isn’t sales itself — it’s the way we’ve been taught to do it?

In this episode of My Business Guide, Lachy Nicolson breaks down consultative selling — an approach that replaces pressure with curiosity. You’ll learn:

• Why consultative selling works better in today’s noisy market

• The 5 simple steps you can follow in every sales conversation

• How to sell without “selling” — and win better clients in the process

If sales has ever made you feel uncomfortable, this episode will show you how to turn conversations into genuine connections — and help people buy for all the right reasons.

Read about consultative selling

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My Business Guide is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeaderGuide.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺

If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life. 

Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson. 

Ep 21. What if your business expenses could buy you luxury travel, without the big price tag? ✈️

Lachlan speaks to Steve Hui, better known as The Points Whisperer, to unpack the smart workings of The Flights Club - a membership helping business owners fly Business Class using points earned from their everyday spending.

But this isn’t just a conversation about flights... It’s about how to see hidden value in your everyday business decisions.

Lachy and Steve discuss points hacking, business alchemy, and how to turn operational costs into real lifestyle upgrades.

If you like the idea of getting more from what you’re already doing, this episode is for you.

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My Business Guide is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeaderGuide.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺

If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life. 

Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson. 

Ep 20. Coach Lachy discusses why taking a break is good for you - and your business.

Read the blog post

Book: Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less

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My Business Guide is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeaderGuide.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺

If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life. 

Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.