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Today marks a special milestone for us as we celebrate our 25th episode which means we’ve made it to the top 1% of all podcasts launched worldwide!
Join us in this celebration as we delve into the power of persistence, along with other taboo topics that often remain shrouded in silence (but which we know are experienced by many) - including the shame of business ‘failure’, falling prey to business ‘sharks’ and the experience of broken promises from bright, shiny online programs.
In our candid discussion, we confront the stigma surrounding our definition of “failure” and the detrimental impact it can have on entrepreneurs. Drawing from personal experiences and insights, we explore the harsh reality that failure is an inevitable part of the journey to success.
Sam and Kate discuss the prevalence of business ‘sharks’ out there in the market and how to make sure you invest your money in trustworthy brands. They discuss their own personal experiences with broken promises and how to recover and learn from these investments to become a resilient and trustworthy brand yourself.
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As the conversation unfolds, listeners are reminded that failure is an inevitable part of the entrepreneurial journey, but it's how one responds and learns from it that ultimately leads to growth and success. Join Kate and Sam as they navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights and guidance to help you thrive in business. Listen now!
Connect with the Women Doing Business Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
Website: https://katedejong.com/
Instagram: katedejong.inspiredbusiness
Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The Business Implementor
Website: https://thebusinessimplementor.com/
Instagram: sammorris.businesscoach
Email: [email protected]
Thriving Business Podcast 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/
Thriving Business Launchpad 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/thriving-business-launchpad
Connect with Your Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
🌐 Website: https://katedejong.com/
📱 Instagram: @katedejong.inspiredbusiness
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The O8
🌐 Website: https://www.theo8.com/
📱 Instagram: @the_o8crew
✉️ Email: [email protected]
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Summary:
In today’s episode, Kate shares her exciting news about approving her TEDx talk for 2024. The topic? The Fulfilment Effect: How Career Contentment Drives Global Health, Happiness, and Prosperity. Kate and Sam dive into a deep conversation about how our societal expectations, the messages we give our children, our definition of “success” and our education system is leading to rampant burnout, anxiety, and stress in the workplace globally. According to Gallup, 70% of the global workforce is disengaged. In Australia, nearly 60% of professionals report feeling stressed in their work. And this is having far-reaching problems on our collective health and wellbeing. Kate and Sam both have personal stories on this topic and passionately share their views about how we can make things better.
Key Highlights:
This episode concludes with a powerful message: Success is not defined by societal norms but by doing what you love and loving what you do. Kate and Sam envision a world where career contentment becomes the true measure of success.
Other great links: Listen to Ken Robinson’s great TEDx 2006 talk ‘Do Schools Kill Creativity?’ https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare
Connect with the Women Doing Business Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
Website: https://katedejong.com/
Instagram: katedejong.inspiredbusiness
Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The Business Implementor
Website: https://thebusinessimplementor.com/
Instagram: sammorris.businesscoach
Email: [email protected]
Thriving Business Podcast 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/
Thriving Business Launchpad 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/thriving-business-launchpad
Connect with Your Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
🌐 Website: https://katedejong.com/
📱 Instagram: @katedejong.inspiredbusiness
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The O8
🌐 Website: https://www.theo8.com/
📱 Instagram: @the_o8crew
✉️ Email: [email protected]
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Summary:
This episode of the Thriving Business podcast delves into the 2024 business landscape, spotlighting the top five pivotal trends based on Forbes analysis for the coming year. Firstly, the advent of Generative AI emerges as a powerful force, necessitating companies to formulate clear AI strategies for sustained competitiveness while emphasising AI as a tool, not a replacement. Secondly, in the era of AI dominance, the podcast underscores the heightened importance of soft skills such as empathy, communication, and emotional intelligence. It advocates for strategic investments in training to nurture these skills, recognising their crucial role in attracting top talent, fostering robust relationships, and cultivating a thriving work environment amid the evolving business paradigm.
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Link to the Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/09/25/the-10-biggest-business-trends-for-2024-everyone-must-be-ready-for-now/
Bonus: This new podcast episode references the inspiring movie "Hidden Figures," showing how upskilling can secure future employment.
Remember: In 2024, it's not just about tech and tools. It's about the human magic that makes everything work. Embrace both, and your business will thrive.
Ready to reflect on your own AI strategy and how you can leverage its power while maintaining the human touch? Listen to the podcast now!
Connect with the Women Doing Business Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
Website: https://katedejong.com/
Instagram: katedejong.inspiredbusiness
Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The Business Implementor
Website: https://thebusinessimplementor.com/
Instagram: sammorris.businesscoach
Email: [email protected]
Thriving Business Podcast 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/
Thriving Business Launchpad 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/thriving-business-launchpad
Connect with Your Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
🌐 Website: https://katedejong.com/
📱 Instagram: @katedejong.inspiredbusiness
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The O8
🌐 Website: https://www.theo8.com/
📱 Instagram: @the_o8crew
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Send a question or message to Kate & Sam
Summary:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important when it comes to leveraging your time and increasing your productivity, which we all know is the number one challenge and goal for business owners. The more time you can spend on revenue generation, the better! But you still have to have a consistent online presence in the meantime.
In this episode, Sam shares insights into enhancing productivity using AI tools to manage her marketing content creation efficiently. There are some great practical tips in this episode that you won’t want to miss out on! The hosts discuss the evolving landscape of authentic content creation and offer practical tips on using AI for content batching and graphic creation.
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You’ll walk away with a better understanding of how to simplify your content creation and strategically engage your audience on social media to drive website traffic and conversions.
Connect with the Women Doing Business Hosts:
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThrivingBusinessPodcast
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
Website: https://katedejong.com/
Instagram: katedejong.inspiredbusiness
Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The Business Implementor
Website: https://thebusinessimplementor.com/
Instagram: sammorris.businesscoach
Email: [email protected]
Thriving Business Podcast 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/
Thriving Business Launchpad 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/thriving-business-launchpad
Connect with Your Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
🌐 Website: https://katedejong.com/
📱 Instagram: @katedejong.inspiredbusiness
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The O8
🌐 Website: https://www.theo8.com/
📱 Instagram: @the_o8crew
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Send a question or message to Kate & Sam
Join Kate De Jong and Sam Morris in this episode of the Thriving Business Podcast as they candidly share their entrepreneurial journey, exploring the challenges of finding clarity, embracing specialisation, and achieving business growth through getting clear on their own unique zone of genius. There are so many different pathways available to achieve business growth. But not all of them work consistently and reliably. Kate and Sam share their personal journeys on how their growth has come as a result of evolving clarity, something that can’t be rushed but that comes with experience and trial and error.
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And so much more!
As you reflect on your entrepreneurial journey, what challenges have you faced in finding clarity, and how have you navigated them to achieve growth in your business? Listen to the full podcast now to gain insights on how entrepreneurs navigate challenges and find clarity for business growth!
Connect with the Women Doing Business Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
Website: https://katedejong.com/
Instagram: katedejong.inspiredbusiness
Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The Business Implementor
Website: https://thebusinessimplementor.com/
Instagram: sammorris.businesscoach
Email: [email protected]
Thriving Business Podcast 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/
Thriving Business Launchpad 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/thriving-business-launchpad
Connect with Your Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
🌐 Website: https://katedejong.com/
📱 Instagram: @katedejong.inspiredbusiness
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The O8
🌐 Website: https://www.theo8.com/
📱 Instagram: @the_o8crew
✉️ Email: [email protected]
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In this week’s new episode, Kate De Jong and Sam Morris welcome Richard Wiles, an expert in start-ups, capital raising and corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG). Affectionately called ‘The Business Fixer’ by his peers, Richard has a unique ability to analyse businesses to quickly find their most effective pathway to growth.
The discussion explores Richard's role as a connector, facilitating vital links between start-ups, funding sources, and strategic partnerships. This new episode serves as a rich source of knowledge, delving into the nuanced dynamics of startups and the critical intersection of sustainability and strategic success.
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And so much more!
Interested in unlocking the secrets to fostering sustainability and success in startups and established businesses? Listen now to gain profound insights from Richard's experiences with Monoceros and Excess Advisory. Here's a question to pique your interest: How can strategic thinking and funding expertise be the keys to unlocking growth for your business? Find the answers and more by tuning in to this enriching episode!
Stay Connected with Richard Wiles:
Website: https://www.xsadvisory.com.au/
Connect with the Women Doing Business Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
Website: https://katedejong.com/
Instagram: katedejong.inspiredbusiness
Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The Business Implementor
Website: https://thebusinessimplementor.com/
Instagram: sammorris.businesscoach
Email: [email protected]
Thriving Business Podcast 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/
Thriving Business Launchpad 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/thriving-business-launchpad
Connect with Your Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
🌐 Website: https://katedejong.com/
📱 Instagram: @katedejong.inspiredbusiness
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The O8
🌐 Website: https://www.theo8.com/
📱 Instagram: @the_o8crew
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Send a question or message to Kate & Sam
In this week’s episode, Kate De Jong and Sam Morris are joined by Anthony Raspa from Dezign Digital, a Perth-based digital marketing agency. Together they explore the intricacies of digital marketing—a terrain familiar yet often challenging for Sam and Kate. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone navigating the digital marketing landscape. Anthony Raspa shares invaluable tips and insider knowledge that are a must-know for every business owner. Whether you're a startup founder or a seasoned entrepreneur looking to refine your digital presence and generate leads and customers, there’s something in here for you.
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And so much more!
Don't miss out on the chance to transform your business game! Click play now to unlock the secrets of successful digital marketing. Learn how to harness the power of social media, leverage paid advertising effectively, and discover the art of niche targeting. Join us on the Thriving Business Podcast as we equip you with the tools to not just survive but thrive in the dynamic world of online entrepreneurship.
Stay Connected with Anthony Raspa:
Website: https://dezigndigital.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dezigndigital/
Connect with the Women Doing Business Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
Website: https://katedejong.com/
Instagram: katedejong.inspiredbusiness
Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The Business Implementor
Website: https://thebusinessimplementor.com/
Instagram: sammorris.businesscoach
Email: [email protected]
Thriving Business Podcast 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/
Thriving Business Launchpad 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/thriving-business-launchpad
Connect with Your Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
🌐 Website: https://katedejong.com/
📱 Instagram: @katedejong.inspiredbusiness
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The O8
🌐 Website: https://www.theo8.com/
📱 Instagram: @the_o8crew
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Send a question or message to Kate & Sam
Men need to work less. That's the topic of today's discussion! With all the female empowerment stuff out there these days, it’s easy to forget the men. Hosts Kate De Jong and Sam Morris tackle challenges and societal norms surrounding gender roles in both business and parenting and Sam shares an epiphany she had about her true ‘why’ — which has more to do with supporting men than anything else. Tune into our intriguing new episode of the Thriving Business Podcast as we delve into the real reason why we need women to succeed in business.
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And so much more!
Tune in now to explore these thought-provoking insights.
Connect with the Women Doing Business Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
Website: https://katedejong.com/
Instagram: katedejong.inspiredbusiness
Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The Business Implementor
Website: https://thebusinessimplementor.com/
Instagram: sammorris.businesscoach
Email: [email protected]
Thriving Business Podcast 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/
Thriving Business Launchpad 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/thriving-business-launchpad
Connect with Your Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
🌐 Website: https://katedejong.com/
📱 Instagram: @katedejong.inspiredbusiness
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The O8
🌐 Website: https://www.theo8.com/
📱 Instagram: @the_o8crew
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Send a question or message to Kate & Sam
In this episode of the Thriving Business Podcast, hosts Kate De Jong and Sam Morris discuss why it’s important to have a clear ‘signature service’ or core offering in your business. They emphasise the value of aligning your signature service with your zone of genius, your passion and your avatar’s key challenges and desires. The hosts also stress the significance of speaking the fluent language of your target audience and addressing their pain points effectively in order to sell and convert with ease.
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And so much more!
Tune in for candid conversations with Kate and Sam in this episode, providing valuable insights into crafting a clear signature offering, pricing it appropriately, and marketing it effectively in order to build a thriving business.
Connect with the Women Doing Business Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
Website: https://katedejong.com/
Instagram: katedejong.inspiredbusiness
Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The Business Implementor
Website: https://thebusinessimplementor.com/
Instagram: sammorris.businesscoach
Email: [email protected]
Thriving Business Podcast 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/
Thriving Business Launchpad 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/thriving-business-launchpad
Connect with Your Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
🌐 Website: https://katedejong.com/
📱 Instagram: @katedejong.inspiredbusiness
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The O8
🌐 Website: https://www.theo8.com/
📱 Instagram: @the_o8crew
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Send a question or message to Kate & Sam
Summary:
In this new episode of the Thriving Business Podcast, hosts Kate De Jong and Sam Morris dive into their recent experiences and insights with speaking events and books. They begin by discussing Sam's attendance at a James Clear event, where she was motivated to make changes based on the principles from James Clear's book, "Atomic Habits”. They also explore the book "10x Is Easier Than 2x" by Dan Sullivan.
Key Highlights:
And so much more!
Tune in for candid conversations: Kate and Sam share their business journeys and strategies, offering invaluable insights for entrepreneurs and business owners.
Connect with the Women Doing Business Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
Website: https://katedejong.com/
Instagram: katedejong.inspiredbusiness
Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The Business Implementor
Website: https://thebusinessimplementor.com/
Instagram: sammorris.businesscoach
Email: [email protected]
Thriving Business Podcast 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/
Thriving Business Launchpad 🌐Website: https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/thriving-business-launchpad
Connect with Your Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
🌐 Website: https://katedejong.com/
📱 Instagram: @katedejong.inspiredbusiness
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Sam Morris | The O8
🌐 Website: https://www.theo8.com/
📱 Instagram: @the_o8crew
✉️ Email: [email protected]
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