Open For Business

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Open for Business is all about who, what, when, where and WHY of entrepreneurs and successfully running a business today, in Connecticut, and beyond. Hosts Tom Russo and Ken Cook talk to the people in... more

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The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.

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April 05, 2016 OFB026 - Shannon took ‘the leap’, started her own business and is now the proud owner of the amazing cafe, One Wild Apple!

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast weare lucky enough to have Shannon from One Wild Apple on the show to share herstory on how she turned her passion for hospitality and the desire to have herown business and turned it into a very successful café!

Shannon tells us exactly how she was able to purchaseher own café, what it takes to run the business day to day and also shares heradvice for anyone else that wants to follow their dreams and DO THEIR THING!One Wild Apple is situated in Benalla, a regional town in Victoria, Australia.Shannon makes sure that there is a daily supply of very tasty homemade food optionsand serves it up with the best coffee in town, complete with a small treat! Itsall about the 1%er’s team! The café and ‘courtyard’ are styled to create a verywelcoming space with lots of character, perfect to enjoy your preferred cup ofcoffee! If anyone is living proof that its possible to buy, start and run a successfulbusiness of your own, its Shannon!

Now let’s jump straight into the show! It’s time tobecome…Open for Business!

TOPLEARNINGS FROM THIS EPISODE:

1.    Open a separate bank account todayand start saving a few dollars each week for your “someday   something”.
2.    Most people don’t take the ‘leap’…thosethat do get to experience how good the ‘upside’ is!

3.    “If people tell you that yourdreaming too big, don’t listen to them” – Shannon, owner of One Wild Apple!

RESOURCESAND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

One Wild Apple – the website!

Follow OneWild Apple:

Instagram – onewildapple

Facebook– One Wild Apple

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34min
March 29, 2016 OFB025 - You have the power to shape your future…and this podcast!

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast we
have made it to the 6 month mark with Episode 025 and this show is all about YOU!

As we have reached the 6 month mark there is a new
goal! The new goal is to continue
creating weekly episodes right through to the 1 year mark that provide you with value, entertainment and
inspiration to help you grab life by the horns and DO YOUR THING!

In this episode, I am asking my amazing listeners and
that includes you, for your feedback, comments and thoughts on what you like,
dislike and want to hear on upcoming shows! You have the power to shape your
future and the future of this podcast!

Let’s jump straight into the show! It’s time to become…Open for Business!

HIT
ME UP WITH YOUR FEEDBACK!

I need your help to shape the future of the show! You
can leave me your feedback or comments which ever way you prefer!

1.     You can subscribe via this link and then leave a comment below this
post!

2.     Hit me up on Snapchat! Add me via my username: anthonygmurphy

3.     Send me a Tweet! Add me via my username: anthonygmurphy

4.     Leave a comment on the Open for Business Facebook page by clicking here!

5.     Email me your feedback and comments to [email protected]

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10min
March 21, 2016 OFB024 - An introduction to Live Streaming and how to crush your first broadcast!

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast we
are jumping into the relatively new and for some people terrifying world of
Live Streaming!

Live Streaming adds a whole new dimension to social
media and video based content and it’s really starting to gain people’s
attention! One of the first live streaming apps to launch on mobile phones was
Meerkat in March 2015. A week later, Twitter launched Periscope and the rest is
history! Now in early 2016 there are many different live streaming platforms
available including, Blab, Meevee and Facebook Live. Each have their own
different look and feel, as well as some platforms designed for different
methods and ways of streaming / enagaging. One thing is for sure, video content
is king and live streaming is here to stay. Let’s break down the different
platforms and get you conformable with the idea of doing some live streaming of
your own!

It’s time to jump straight into the show! It’s time to
become…Open for Business!

LIVE
STREAMING APPS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

1.
Meerkat

2.
Periscope

3.
Blab

4.
Facebook Live

5.
Meevee

To get the
mobile apps, just head to the
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22min
March 15, 2016 OFB023 - How to create awesome video with less than $200 featuring James Tew, the Aussie Video Guy!

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast it’stime to get serious about video! James Tew, ‘The Aussie Video Guy’ is back inthe house to talk about how video content is king moving forward in 2016 andhis brand new online course, ‘How to create amazing video for less than $200’.

The world cannot get enough of video content right nowand we are not talking flash, expensive, high end production. The video thathas the most traction and attention is personal video for YouTube, Snapchats,Periscopes and Facebook Live’s etc. You can create video any time of the daywith nothing more than your smartphone! It’s a broadcast and filming studioright in your hand! If you want to take your footage to the next level and useit to explode the growth of your brand then listen in because we have thesolution for you!

Let’s jump straight into the show! It’s time to become…Open for Business!

TOPLEARNINGS FROM THIS EPISODE:

1.    Video isthe content type with the most attentionright now and that isn’t going to change!

2.    You don’tneed to spend a thousand dollars in order get started…less than $200 will do the trick!

3.    Tell yourstory through video, provide value,include a call to action and see the results for yourself!

RESOURCESAND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

James Tew’s online course!

How to create amazing video for lessthan $200! – Click to buy the course righthere!

(This is an affiliate link, whichmeans James will give me a bit of pocket money if you purchase the course via this link!)

JamesTew.me – Visit James’s blog, lots of value to be found

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43min
March 07, 2016 OFB022 - Most of us are addicted to it! It’s an entire world unto it’s self. So which social media platform is right for your business?

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast it’s
time to talk social media and which platform or platform’s are right for you
and the business or brand your trying to build!

Let’s face it, social media is something we all have
something to do with every day and its also something that we are exposed too
on a daily basis! So much of the way the world works revolves around. It is a
world unto it’s self! Don’t let that scare you off because social media is one
of the best tools you can use to make the magic happen for your startup or
small business. In 2016, its essential that you have a presence online if you
are serious about reaching your audience and building your presence in the
space you operate! In this episode, I want to go in-depth on how you can choose
the right platform for you and tools to help you automate and make things as
easy as possible!

Let’s jump straight into the content! It’s time to
become Open for Business!

RESOURCES
AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

Snapchat

Pinterest

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27min
March 01, 2016 OFB021 - Two young blokes from Sydney built their very own business and it all revolves around the good old rubbish bin!

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast weare talking to the Joe Drew, the co-founder of a business based in Sydney thatoperates around taking people’s rubbish bins in and out on bin day! Yes, thatit exactly how they started out and they are now running a growing businessthat has several full time employees and the sky is the limit!

I had a ripper time recording this interview with Joeand we go behind the scenes on how he and his business partner Amos, startedtheir very own company all from one single, good idea! It’s just anotherawesome story that goes to prove anyone can start their own business and with abit of hard work, anything is possible!

Let’s get straight into the content! It’s time tobecome Open for Business!

TOPLEARNINGS FROM THIS EPSIODE



1.    Everybusiness solves a problem. If you have the solution you can start a business justlike Joe & Amos!

2.    Don’t worryabout the finer details, get out there, get building and make things happen!

3.    Just giveit a go! What’s the worst that can happen when there is a chance for HUGEupside!

RESOURCESAND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

My Bins - The website!

My Bins - Faceboo
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31min
February 22, 2016 OFB020 - Ever run out of ideas for fresh new content? Here are 22 ways to make sure it never happens again!

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast it’s
time to talk creating awesome content for your website! If your anything like
most people you will struggle at some point to think of great content to put
out there into the world! We often have great ideas on the next big topic, blog
headline or theme for a video but they disappear as quickly as we think of
them! Other times, its just a blank page and you have no idea where to start! I
struggle lot of the time! Sure, I can type out plenty of words and wack them up
on the website but it needs to be worthwhile reading and provide value for you
the reader, listener or viewer! Good thing is that there are many articles out
there to help jog your memory! One of my favorites comes from Copyblogger.com
and has a ripper infographic to go with it! It’s time to brainstorm some high
value content!

Let’s jump straight into it! It’s time to become Open for Business!

INFOGRAPHIC
FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

1.
href="http://www.copyblogger.com/create-content-infographic/">
src="http://netdna.copyblogger.com/images/copyblogger_infographic_1.png"
alt="22 Ways to Create Compelling Content - Infographic"
title="22 Ways to Create Compelling Content - Infographic"
width="600" height="4661" />
/>Like this infographic? Get more
href="http://www.copyblogger.com/content-marketing/">content
marketing tips from
href="http://www.copyblogger.com/">Copyblogger.

RESOURCES
AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Copyblogger.com

22 Ways to Create
Compelling Content When You Don’t Have a Clue (Infographic) – Copyblogger.com

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21min
February 15, 2016 OFB019 - Sam Kurikawa is helping cash-strapped entrepreneurs, freelancers and startups to get shit done! No money required!

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast Sam
Kurikawa, founder of GIVEGET is here to help young entrepreneurs, freelancers,
startups and other business people to get shit done! And that’s not the best
bit! You don’t need cash! Not your credit card either! You just need to RECIPROCATE! In English, that means if
you need something done like, copywriting, logo design or even website
development you can have it done without paying a cent! All you need to do is
offer your services to another person looking for the skills that you have and
you will build up credit that you can use online for any of your needs! How
good is that for those of us that don’t have millions lying around in the bank…yet!

Let’s jump straight into the content! It’s time to
become Open for Business!

TOP
LEARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE:

1.
Money makes
the world go around, but money’s not everything!

2.
GiveGet is
just like ‘karma’, do something nice for someone and get something nice in
return!

3.
We all have
a business inside of us, sometimes we just can’t find the tools!

RESOURCES
AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Visit the GiveGet website! You can start right
away!

GIVEGET Facebook page – Give them
a ‘like’!

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30min
February 09, 2016 OFB018 - Looking to build your own website and not sure where to start? Let me make it as simple as possible!

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast it’s time
to take the next step after choosing and registering your domain name! That is
to start your website build! It’s an exciting time because you start to see
your vision come to life and you can share it with the world! I have had
experience building different websites (not by coding though, I’m certainly not
a coder, unfortunately!) and it can be really fun putting your creative juices
to work! The only problem is that like many things across the world wide web,
there is an endless amount of providers and platforms that you can choose from!
Let me narrow things down for you and share my experiences with the platforms
and developers that I have trailed and currently use today!

Let’s jump into the content! It’s time to become…Open for Business!

WEB
DEVELOPERS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

1.
Wordpress – Create a free website or easily
build a blog on WordPress.com. Hundreds of free, customizable,
mobile-ready designs and themes.
2.
Netregistry - Domain names and web hosting plus
all the extras - web design, SEO, PPC, website security and email marketing. Netregistry can help grow your business.
3.
Limeblock - We are here to help your business grow. Build key
strategy roadmaps for your online business and update your tired outdated
digital media.
4.
Studio Hawk – Afforda
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17min
February 02, 2016 OFB017 - Harry Sanders runs his own web design company and you won’t guess how old he was when he started!

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast we
talk to Harry Sanders from Studio Hawk! Harry is
eighteen, just finished his school years already runs his own web design company
located in Docklands, Melbourne that offers affordable web solutions including
Responsive design, eCommerce, Dynamic websites and social media websites!

The web is ever-changing and there are
new web design techniques being developed daily. Harry and his team make it
their mission to stay up-to-date on the newest web development practices at all
times. As Harry puts in his bio: We do this because web design is more than
just a business to us; it is our passion.

Let’s find out just how Harry founded his own business before he even left school!
It’s time to
become Open for Business!

TOP
TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:

1.
Your never
too young to start a business! Harry is living proof! Good on ya mate!

2.
You don’t
need loads of money to start your own business! Just a passion to succeed!

3.
Get to know
your customers and provide as much value as possible! Value attracts trust!

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32min

FAQs about Open For Business:

How many episodes does Open For Business have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.