This episode features Graeme Ferguson, my Grandpa who has spent 40 years in business.In this episode we discuss the detrimental effects of stress and the devastating effects it can have on one's life and work.We also speak about challenges involved with hiring and firing employees over a career, Graeme reveals some interesting thoughts around how to approach this and why you shouldn't give second chances.We finish the episode with 20 minutes of timeless principles learned over a career that are just as relevant today as ever. They were pure gold and great to hear.I hope you enjoy!

This episode features Holly Tattersall, Founder of Women in Digital and Digital Talent Co.In this episode we talk about how Holly built her Women in Digital network across multiple countries and wha role that plays in supporting women develop their professional careers.We also speak about the challenges Holly faced when starting her recruiting career and dealing with the stigma that comes along with working in such a field.Of particular interest is the journey Holly went on when realising it is ok to 'sell' and in fact embracing the importance of sales without shame.Holly is full of optimism and was a great guest for the podcast.I hope you enjoy!

This episode features Matthew Kelly, Managing Director of Just Media Design, a social first digital agency.In this episode we talk about how Matt started a company and got his initial clients despite hating cold calling.Matt also talks about how he had to fire an employee who was a rockstar on paper and what he learned from that experience.Of particular interest were Matt's stories around Iterative Marketing and how he applies the 'Test, Measure, Repeat' philosophy to his business and his clients campaigns.We hope you enjoy!

This episode features Nicholas Heaney, CEO and Co-Founder of Puntaa, a social betting app.In this episode we talk about the challenges of launching a Tech Startup in the Gaming Space.Nick talks about how he changed from a law career to the Startup Life, how difficult it is to deal with social stigmas in running a company associated with betting and some of the mistakes he made when trying to get the product developed overseas.Nick was very open with the challenging times he had to push through and was very forthcoming with his stories outlining the specific issues Puntaa has faced! I hope you enjoy!

This episode features Chris Macaulay, CEO of Advvy and Organiser of Silicon Beach Brisbane.In this episode we talk about many challenging topics including how the Lean Startup Approach to growing a Startup failed Chris and his team and what it's like to have to pivot multiple times after months of development to achieve product-market fit.Chris talks about other tough times including how he had to make good employees redundant and the 9 month challenge of finding a CTO (Chief Technical Officer).Chris' approach is quite candid and easy to listen to, he was very generous with his insights and gives us a real look under the hood of what it's like to run a high growth tech startup. Enjoy!

This episode features Gail Creighton Davies. Gail is Director of Rhapsodate Consulting, Co Director of Picnic and Co and Founder of the G8 Ladies.In this episode we talk about the communication skills Gail picked up after having a daughter with Down Syndrome and how she was able to translate that communication to her professional life.We talk about becoming a better listener and why that it is such a vital skill in this day and age.We also discuss what it was like growing up in Northern Ireland, this was particularly insightful, hint: It's not how most of us perceive it

This episode features Dr Glen Richards. Glen is an investor on Shark Tank Australia, Non-Executive Director of Greencross Ltd and Non-Executive Director of 1300 Smiles.In this episode we cover politics and Glen's view on the current political climate, what it took to push through particularly hard financial times in the early days, how he survived as CEO in a company where his CFO wanted him fired, his work as an investor, avoiding entrepreneurial seizures and how he got on Shark Tank Australia.Glen was one of the most humble people I have met and it was truly an enjoyable conversation.He is particularly candid on how he 'pushed' through some very difficult times in his career. A fascinating man, I hope you enjoy this discussion.My Favourite Quotes from the episode are:"The epiphany I had as CEO was that I didn't have to know everything and that caused almost an overnight change""Performance equals freedom""You have to have some self doubt so you ask yourself some questions which helps to derisk your business as you go forward"

This episode features Steve Baxter. Steve is an investor on Shark Tank Australia, founder of River City Labs and CEO of Transition Level Investments.In this episode we cover Steve's early life, his time in the army, what it is like to exit a company, the NBN, working for Google and of course, Shark Tank Australia.It is always a privilege to talk to someone as knowledgeable as Steve. I hope you enjoy this episode. I had a great time recording it.

This episode features Joe Fox. Managing Director of Studio Culture and Social Media Marketing expert. In this episode we cover what Joe's early life looked like, his views on all things digital marketing from Facebook to Snapchat to Livestreaming. If you are looking for some extra advice on Digital Marketing or Branding then this is the episode for you.

This episode features Paul Davies. Established Sales Specialist with over 15 years experience selling services. Paul isn't your stereotypical sales guy and in this episode he was able to break down how he goes about approaching new organisations without being pushy or 'salesy.' If you want some sales advice and would like to avoid the Hard Sell, then this episode is for you.