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Join host Nigel Rawlins as he chats with Kate Toon, an Australian digital marketing coach and business mentor, about the essentials of building a successful online presence. In this episode, Kate shares her expertise in SEO, copywriting, running a business, and the importance of personal branding. She provides actionable advice on balancing work and life, outsourcing tasks, and generating passive income. Whether you're an experienced independent professional or just starting, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you navigate the digital landscape and achieve your business aspirations.

Mentioned on the podcast 

• Magai · All the World's Best AI Models in One Subscription
• This American Life and the host Ira Glass This American Life
• Rand Fishkin
• Neil Patel
• Robert Vlach https://www.wisepreneurs.au/s1e38
• Mark Goulston https://www.wisepreneurs.au/s1e8

Connect with Kate Toon

• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/katetoon/
• Website Business mentor & digital marketing coach for humans
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kateToon
• Instagram (@kateToon)
• YouTube Kate Toon
• Kate Toon (@KateToon) on X

Kate Toon's Online Programs
https://therecipeforseosuccess.com/seo-courses/ecourse/
Kate Toon Copywriter | Clever, creative copywriting
https://www.clevercopywritingschool.com/

Books By Kate Toon
Six Figures While You Sleep
Six Figures in School Hours
The Confessions of a Misfit Entrepreneur

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Join host Nigel Rawlins in a captivating conversation with Gill Andrews, a conversion copywriter and website consultant, on the Wisepreneurs Podcast. Gill offers valuable insights into what makes the copy on your website truly effective in generating business, discussing topics like user-centric design, SEO, content marketing, and common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you want to revamp your site or start from scratch, this episode provides practical advice and frameworks to help you succeed online.

Mentioned on the podcast

• Book: Making Your Website Work, 100 Copy and Design Tweaks for Smart Business Owners by Gill Andrews
• Freelancer Homepage Checklist: Turn Your Visitors into Paying Clients https://gillandrews.com/freelancer-homepage-checklist-template/
• Business Soul Searching Self-Paced Course https://gillandrews.com/online-course-find-unique-value-proposition/
• The Emergent Approach To Strategy by Peter Compo

Connect with Gill Andrews
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gill-andrews/
Website https://gillandrews.com/

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In this episode of Wisepreneurs, host Nigel Rawlins welcomes Fiona Allman-Treen, an expert in website strategy and author of "Website Mastery for Business Owners Who Don't Speak Tech." 

During our conversation, Fiona generously shared her wealth of experience and insights on creating strategic, valuable websites with powerful business tools. She underscores the significance of understanding your ideal client, making smart investments, harnessing technology, and upholding authenticity in branding. Please listen for practical advice and actionable strategies to enhance your online presence and business.

Fiona's Book & Course
Website Mastery for Business Owners Who Don't Speak Tech by Fiona Allman-Treen
Download a free chapter here: http://www.websitemasterybook.com
Publishing Mastery: from Ink to Impact http://www.publishingmastery.co.uk

Where you can connect with Fiona Allman-Treen
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatpromotions
Twitter: http://twitter.com/fatpromotions
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatpromotions-website-design/
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Nigel Rawlins talks with Dr Debra Zahay-Blatz, a marketing professor and industry expert, to explore practical strategies for leveraging data and technology to drive better marketing decisions and career growth as an independent professional. 

Leveraging her extensive customer information management and digital marketing background, Debra provides actionable advice on personal branding, data-driven marketing strategies, staying innovative, and maintaining a competitive edge, all of which are directly relevant to your professional growth as independent marketing and digital marketing professionals.

As mentioned in this podcast

• Digital Marketing Management: A Handbook for the Current (or Future) CEO by Debra Zahay-Blatz
• Arriving Today by Christopher Mims
• The Emergent Approach to Strategy by Peter Compo https://emergentapproach.com/
• Works by William Arruda on personal branding https://williamarruda.com/

Connect with Dr Debra Zahay-Blatz

Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=WIsqcQMAAAAJ&hl=en
St. Edwards University https://www.stedwards.edu/directory/employees/blatz-debra-z
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzahay/

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Hazel Edwards OAM*, an authorpreneur, shares her extraordinary journey from teaching to becoming a prolific author with an impressive portfolio of over 200 books. 

Hazel shares her unique perspective as a children's author, recounting her journey through the ever-evolving publishing industry and her challenges in balancing her career, family life, and adventurous writing career. 

Listening to Hazel's experiences will give you valuable insights into building a fulfilling writing career while embracing wisdom and experience as an older entrepreneur. Discover the crucial importance of adaptability and the transformative power of supportive relationships, hallmarks of a true wise@work professional and wisepreneur. 

Her stories of mentorship, risk-taking, and maintaining a rich personal life while embracing change will inspire aspiring writers and independent professionals.

Connect with Hazel Edwards OAM

Hazel Edwards' official website: HazelEdwards.com
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hazel-edwards-oam-0b4543a/

Mentioned on the podcast

• Judith Rodriguez
• Meredith Fuller https://meredithfuller.com.au/
• George Pappas
• Aileen Hall
• Ryan Kennedy
• Dag Hammarskjöld https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dag_Hammarskjold
• Toorak Teachers College
• Holmes Glen Tafe
• Penguin Publishing
• Hodder and Stoughton
• Amba Press (Alicia Cohen) https://ambapress.com.au/
• Untapped Project of Melbourne University https://untapped.org.au/

Books

• There's a Hippopotamus on our Roof Eating Cake by Hazel Edwards
  https://hazeledwards.com/picture-books/
• Not Just a Piece of Cake: Being an Author by Hazel Edwards
  

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In this episode of the Wisepreneurs podcast, host Nigel Rawlins welcomes Anna Molnár, a business coach specializing in helping women entrepreneurs flourish. Anna shares her insights on women entrepreneurs' challenges, particularly undercharging and lack of confidence. She emphasizes the importance of developing a strong money mindset, charging what you're worth, and embracing lifelong learning to grow personally and professionally. With her background in learning multiple languages and her passion for dance and fitness, Anna provides valuable perspectives on how diverse experiences can shape one's entrepreneurial journey.

Mentioned on the podcast
Denise Duffield Thomas https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniseduffieldthomas/

Connect With Anna Molnár
Website https://www.blossomempoweringevents.nl/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-molnár-bee/
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Tomáš Baránek, a successful Czech publisher, shares his journey from burnout to adopting effective strategies for health, knowledge management, and work-life balance in the digital age. 

Drawing from his experience translating notable English-language books on personal development, productivity, and science, Tomáš discusses practical tools like Readwise and Roam Research for building a "second brain" and the importance of selective information curation.

He emphasizes the significance of self-care and seeking help when needed, sharing his experience with burnout. Listeners will gain valuable insights and actionable advice for navigating the challenges of working as independent professionals while prioritizing their health and well-being in an increasingly digital world.

Mentioned In This Podcast

1. Peter Attia, Outlive
   Website: https://peterattiamd.com/
2. Robert Vlach Episode 38 Wisepreneurs Podcast
   https://www.wisepreneurs.au/robert-vlach-freelance-pricing-and-financial-mastery/
3. Charlotta Darnell Episode 33 Wisepreneurs Podcast
   https://www.wisepreneurs.au/charlotta-darnell-psychological-strength-trainer/
4. Readwise (reading and note-taking app)
   Website: https://readwise.io/
5. Matthew Walker Why We Sleep"
6. James ClearAtomic Habits
   Website: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
7. Zettelkasten (note-taking and knowledge management method)
8. Sönke Ahrens How to Take Smart Notes
9. Niklas Luhmann (German sociologist, creator of the Zettelkasten method)
10. Roam Research (note-taking and knowledge management software)
    Website: https://roamresearch.com/
11. Obsidian (note-taking and knowledge management software)
    Website: https://obsidian.md/

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In this episode of the Wisepreneurs Project, Nigel Rawlins explores Úna Herlihy's transition from a successful advertising career to co-founding The Indie List. Una shares her challenges in the advertising world, her move to freelancing, and how The Indie List emerged during COVID-19 as a crucial platform for freelancers in Ireland. Discover how this community supports freelancers to earn, learn, and connect, shaping the future of freelance work.

Mentioned On the Podcast

Peter McPartlin, Cofounder of The Indie List
Amanda Morey, Community Manager

Faye Goldstein on How To Create Winning Portfolios
Guests on both the Indie List and Wisepreneurs Podcast
Tash Menon
Melisa Liberman
Jon Younger
Robert Vlach

Connect with Úna Herlihy & The Indie List

Úna Herlihy on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/%C3%BAna-herlihy-698b606/

The Indie List
The Indie List Website https://indielist.ie/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndieListHQ
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCyDKJnk0X46CxeTeowEQ1Q
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-indie-list/

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In this episode of the Wisepreneurs podcast, host Nigel Rawlins welcomes Melisa Liberman, a former corporate executive turned successful independent consultant. Melisa shares her experience transitioning from the corporate world to running her own consulting business. She offers insights on the challenges and opportunities of managing, pricing, and growing a consulting practice. Drawing on her expertise as a coach for independent consultants, Melisa provides actionable strategies and advice for navigating the journey from corporate to consulting and achieving work-life balance while building a thriving business.

Connect with Melisa Liberman

Grow Your Independent Consulting Business Podcast
https://www.melisaliberman.com/podcast
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
YouTube Channel

Your Free eBook —Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality https://www.melisaliberman.com/book

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In this episode, Robert Vlach, author of "The Freelance Way" and founder of http://Freelancing.eu , joins host Nigel Rawlins to discuss the challenges and opportunities freelancers and independent professionals face in defining their roles, navigating industry-specific norms, developing effective pricing strategies, and embracing the potential for lifelong careers. Drawing upon his extensive experience and deep understanding of the freelance economy, Robert offers invaluable insights and practical advice to help listeners thrive in their chosen fields.

Mentioned In This Podcast

Books and Articles

• Peter Attia, Outlive
• Steven Pressfield, The War of Art
• Steven Pressfield, The Number One Amateur Mistake
  Writing Wednesdays: The #1 Amateur Mistake
• David Sinclair, Lifespan
• Robert Vlach, The Freelance Way www.FreelanceWay.eu

Devices

• Oura Ring https://ouraring.com/
• European Freelancers Talk European Freelancers & Where to Find Them — Robert Vlach’s talk at WebExpo 2021

Websites

• First Open Directory of European Freelancers, world-class freelance news and resources freelancing.eu
• Support and promote Czech independent professionals' https://navolnenoze.cz/

Connect With Robert Vlach

Find out more about Robert https://freelancing.eu/robertvlach/
Connect with Robert on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertvlach/
Twitter https://twitter.com/robertvlach
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robertvlach/

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