Flying Solo

Today’s guest is Michelle Kvello. Michelle is passionate about entrepreneurship and small business success. As the director of Lantern Partners, a virtual CFO consultancy, she’s been helping startups and scaleups achieve their goals.But more recently, she’s launched a new venture – Corporate to Consultant – which is helping people transition from their office jobs into their own business, full-time. With so many Aussies ditching their day jobs to embark on their own – Michelle’s service couldn’t come at a better time. She’s here today to share the key steps you need to focus on if you’re planning to make the leap into flying solo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to build a brand that people want to buy from and invest in, today’s guest has some terrific insights to share. Ros Weadman is a communications and brand specialist with decades of experience. Her new book, Enhance Your Reputation, provides a practical guide to help you build a brand that is beloved. Whether it’s culture, communication or customer experience, Ros has real-world experience that can help you build a brand that people trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this era of remote and hybrid work, the art of connection and communication has become more important than ever. This week’s guest knows a thing or two about the topic. Mel Kettle is the author of two books, ‘Fully Connected’ and ‘The Social Association’, and she shares some little-known secrets on how to communicate effectively and the role that self-care plays in the equation.At a time when burnout is an all-too-real issue for so many business owners, Mel's advice is just what we need to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever been too scared to approach someone at a networking event, this week’s guest is going to leave you gobsmacked! Kaley Chu is the founder and author of 100 Lunches With Strangers, a movement she began just a few short years ago in an effort to cure her shyness and take her out of her comfort zone. Since launching, Kaley has had over 350 lunches with strangers, and now works with other people to help them build their confidence, grow their network and unleash their potential.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracey Ezard is a leadership and culture expert with decades of experience. When it comes to identifying the drivers for success, Tracey knows just how important purpose and culture are to the conversation. If you’re looking develop more empathy as a leader, and discover how to cultivate a culture of curiosity, Tracey has some great advice.She shares the three pillars of learning culture and explains why we all need to get beyond the culture of ‘nice’ to one that challenges us instead.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re tired of putting all your marketing bucks into social media without much success, then today’s guest has music for your ears.Tanya Williams is a marketing maverick whose book, Sales without Socials, rethinks the way you market your business. Tanya has spent years helping small business owners and soloists make the most of their marketing spend and if you’re tired of overcomplicated funnels, expensive software, or fancy tools, Tanya has plenty of tips to help you fight the overwhelm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mel Schilling knows a thing or two about confidence - as the resident relationship advisor on Married at First Sight she’s helped guide the show’s couples through some rather rough patches. But long before she became a talking head on TV, Mel spent over 20 years as a psychologist and success coach teaching everyone from CEOs to business owners, actors and athletes how to be the best they can be.Now, she’s put all that advice into a new book, The C Word (Confidence), and she’s here with us today to share her top tips for shushing that inner critic and channelling your superpowers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roxanne Calder is an expert when it comes to the future of work. As the founder of EST10 she helps businesses both big and small, find their perfect staff. She’s spent over two decades working in the HR and recruitment space and what she doesn’t know about being employable is not worth knowing.If you’re wanting to safeguard your working future, Roxanne has plenty of great advice on why Australian businesses need to be looking at mature workers, reskilling and upskilling existing staff and keeping an eye out for headhunters. Yes, salary matters but purpose-led work and values are coming up trumps in attracting and retaining talent. Listen now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Joanna Oakey. Joanna has more than 20 years of experience helping small businesses grow and maximise their value. She’s the host of popular business podcasts The Deal Room and Talking Law, and the author of the new book Buy, Grow, Exit, which steps business owners through the three critical phases of business - acquisition, growth, and winding up. If you want to avoid mistakes that deplete the value of your business and grow your business with an end game in mind, Joanna has some great advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guests are Marissa McLoughlin and Annette Short, and together they are the mums behind Ugly Swan - a hairbrush range that puts an end to those ongoing screaming battles we have with our kids to brush their hair.The pair started the brand in 2017 with a great idea but no small business experience and today they’re turning over a million in revenue a year. They’re joining us today to share how they’ve grown the business, the role of influencers in their success and the joys of working in a business they believe in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices