Flying Solo

If you run a business and the latest tech is getting you befuddled, our next guest will soon have you sorted. Tracy Sheen is a tech expert with decades of experience. Her plain English, no-nonsense advice has helped 1000s of business owners better understand how they can make the most of their tech.And as Kochie's Business Builders TV's resident tech expert she has plenty to share on all the latest trends. She’s also the author of The End of Technophobia: A Practical Guide to Digitising Your Business, which has so many helpful tips on how you can ditch your tech fears and make digital solutions work for you. Episode notesIn this episode Tracy unpacks: The year of AI and ChatGPT – and why it won’t take our jobs (2m) How businesses are using ChatGPT (5m) Useful tech advancements to explore this year (8m50s) The power of embracing change and new technology (10m30s) Getting automation right, and how we get it wrong + using data and segmentation to appeal to the right audience (14m30s) Suggested tools to experiment with + handy Canva tips (20m30s) Next big things in tech – ChatGPT is here to stay (26m10s) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Debbie O’Connor doesn’t know about brand building isn’t worth mentioning. As the author of Brand Magic - How to Build a Brand with Personality, Debbie understands just what it takes to create a brand that customers connect with – and let’s say it’s more than simply getting creative with a logo.Debbie has over twenty years of experience working with businesses helping them to create beloved brands, and her creative agency White River Designs is one of the most awarded in Australia. If you want to find out how to make branding or brand building a foundation of your business, then listen up, as Debbie has some incredible advice to share that could help you take your business next level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trevor Henselwood is a marketing expert with over 15 years of experience. He began his career in Canadian broadcasting before migrating to Australia to try his hand in the digital space… He’s the Head of Growth at WebSavvy and has helped 100s of eCommerce brands grow from strength to strength – including some of the nation’s best-loved businesses.He’s passionate about brand awareness and helping entrepreneurs to develop their messaging to connect with customers … and he’s going to share some of those insights with us today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gali Blacher is the co-founder of The GoodBox, a social enterprise that provides gift boxes to those experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and displacement. Since launching The GoodBox in 2018, Gali and her co-founder Maddy have delivered 1000s of boxes to those in need, broken down barriers and opened up the conversation around homelessness in our cities.With Christmas fast approaching and 1000s of Australians living rough or couch surfing to make ends meet - there’s never been a better time to hear about this fantastic enterprise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Griffiths is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, business strategist and global presenter who loves nothing better than helping businesses both big and small succeed.He’s perhaps Australia’s most prolific small business author with 14 books to his name and his latest tome, Someone Has To Be The Most Expensive – Why Not Make It You, is one that is sure to resonate with anyone looking at how to price their products or services.He joins us on the Flying Solo podcast to share his top small business strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Turner is a renowned Australian entrepreneur, innovator and business leader. He’s a former Australian Entrepreneur of the Year and the founder of several billion-dollar companies.When it comes to entrepreneurship, Richard is an expert. He’s a specialist in re-invention and industry disruption. He is passionate about sustainability and wants to assist businesses in achieving their purpose and potential. He’s the author of The Essential Entrepreneur, and if you want sound advice on the fundamentals of business success, Richard should be your go-to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to know how to put the human back in your business, today’s guest Renata Sguario has the answers. Renata has spent the past three decades helping people unlock their potential with her work in the learning and development space. Then in 2019, she kicked corporate to the kerb to embark on her own to business – launching MAXME. Her mission: to democratise human skills development. If you want to tap into your strengths, connect to your purpose and develop the skills you need to succeed, Renata has some great advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Hart is an organisational psychologist and founder of True Perspective: A leadership development practice. He is a highly experienced executive coach, speaker, trainer, and facilitator and if you’re looking for someone to help you to drive honest conversations, build trust and create meaningful change in your business – Joe has some great advice.He joins us today to explain how his role as an organisational psychologist helps business owners connect and communicate with both their customers and staff. Plus shares his top tips for dealing with difficult conversations and customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Amantha Imber has spent years helping people do their best work. As a behavioural psychologist, she knows exactly what it takes to harness your habits to dominate your day.She’s helped 1000s of business leaders and business owners to become more effective and productive. And with her podcast, How I Work, she shares how to bring the joy back into your workplace.She’s here today to share some of that wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to know the secret to attracting money and building wealth? Today’s guest, Steve McKnight, may just have the answer.Steve believes attracting money is a skill that can be learnt by anyone – AND – it’s easier than you think to move from simply surviving to thriving. So, if you want to know how to manage and multiply your money, and how to make your wealth count by giving it real meaning, Steve is your guy.His latest book, Money Magnet, reveals the truths and tools you need to know to reshape your mindset, and he joins us today to share his insider tips for building wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices