The Wisepreneurs Podcast

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.Join us on the Wisepreneurs podcast as host Nigel Rawlins interviews Annette Densham, co-founder of the Audacious Agency. Annette shares her storytelling and personal branding expertise, discussing how these skills can help business owners and independent professionals enhance their visibility and influence, especially with Business Awards. Learn how resilience and effective networking play crucial roles in professional success, and gain insights from Annette’s journey from journalism to entrepreneurship.OffersAward Winning Free Training https://montavi.thrivecart.com/award-winning-free-tranining/MentionsStevie Awards https://stevieawards.com/Telstra Best of Business AwardSale of the Century (TV Show)Crikey (Online Journalism Platform)Kochie ( Kochie Business Builders) https://www.kochiesbusinessbuilders.com.au/Connect with Annette DenshamThe Audacious Agency https://theaudaciousagency.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettedensham/ Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlins website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get: Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guests Bonus wisdom straight from recent guest experts Marketing tips to attract your ideal clients Productivity hacks to streamline your independent business And more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox! Don't miss out on these invaluable resources Subscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneur https://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.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 SubscriptionThis American Life and the host Ira Glass This American LifeRand FishkinNeil PatelRobert Vlach https://www.wisepreneurs.au/s1e38Mark Goulston https://www.wisepreneurs.au/s1e8Connect with Kate ToonLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/katetoon/Website Business mentor & digital marketing coach for humansFacebook https://www.facebook.com/kateToonInstagram (@kateToon)YouTube Kate ToonKate Toon (@KateToon) on XKate Toon's Online Programshttps://therecipeforseosuccess.com/seo-courses/ecourse/Kate Toon Copywriter | Clever, creative copywritinghttps://www.clevercopywritingschool.com/Books By Kate ToonSix Figures While You SleepSix Figures in School HoursThe Confessions of a Misfit Entrepreneur Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlins website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get: Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guests Bonus wisdom straight from recent guest experts Marketing tips to attract your ideal clients Productivity hacks to streamline your independent business And more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox! Don't miss out on these invaluable resources Subscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneur https://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.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 podcastBook: Making Your Website Work, 100 Copy and Design Tweaks for Smart Business Owners by Gill AndrewsFreelancer 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 CompoConnect with Gill AndrewsLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gill-andrews/Website https://gillandrews.com/ Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlins website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get: Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guests Bonus wisdom straight from recent guest experts Marketing tips to attract your ideal clients Productivity hacks to streamline your independent business And more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox! Don't miss out on these invaluable resources Subscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneur https://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.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 & CourseWebsite Mastery for Business Owners Who Don't Speak Tech by Fiona Allman-TreenDownload a free chapter here: http://www.websitemasterybook.comPublishing Mastery: from Ink to Impact http://www.publishingmastery.co.ukWhere you can connect with Fiona Allman-TreenFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/fatpromotionsTwitter: http://twitter.com/fatpromotionsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatpromotions-website-design/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/fatpromotionsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fatpromotions Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlins website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get: Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guests Bonus wisdom straight from recent guest experts Marketing tips to attract your ideal clients Productivity hacks to streamline your independent business And more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox! Don't miss out on these invaluable resources Subscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneur https://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.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 podcastDigital Marketing Management: A Handbook for the Current (or Future) CEO by Debra Zahay-BlatzArriving Today by Christopher MimsThe 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-BlatzGoogle Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=WIsqcQMAAAAJ&hl=enSt. Edwards University https://www.stedwards.edu/directory/employees/blatz-debra-zLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzahay/ Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlins website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get: Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guests Bonus wisdom straight from recent guest experts Marketing tips to attract your ideal clients Productivity hacks to streamline your independent business And more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox! Don't miss out on these invaluable resources Subscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneur https://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.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 OAMHazel Edwards' official website: HazelEdwards.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hazel-edwards-oam-0b4543a/ Mentioned on the podcastJudith RodriguezMeredith Fuller https://meredithfuller.com.au/George PappasAileen HallRyan KennedyDag Hammarskjöld https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dag_HammarskjoldToorak Teachers CollegeHolmes Glen TafePenguin PublishingHodder and StoughtonAmba Press (Alicia Cohen) https://ambapress.com.au/Untapped Project of Melbourne University https://untapped.org.au/BooksThere's a Hippopotamus on our Roof Eating Cake by Hazel Edwardshttps://hazeledwards.com/picture-books/Not Just a Piece of Cake: Being an Author by Hazel Edwardshttps://hazeledwards.com/book/not-just-a-piece-of-cake-being-an-author/Antarctic Dad  by Hazel EdwardsF2M: The Boy Within  by Hazel Edwards and Ryan KennedyCleaved  by Jane Cafarella (Hazel's student) Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlins website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get: Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guests Bonus wisdom straight from recent guest experts Marketing tips to attract your ideal clients Productivity hacks to streamline your independent business And more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox! Don't miss out on these invaluable resources Subscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneur https://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.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 podcastDenise Duffield Thomas https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniseduffieldthomas/Connect With Anna MolnárWebsite https://www.blossomempoweringevents.nl/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-molnár-bee/Anna is offering a free 30-minute 1-on1meeting. Book through her calendly calendarhttps://calendly.com/blossom-empowering-events Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlins website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get: Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guests Bonus wisdom straight from recent guest experts Marketing tips to attract your ideal clients Productivity hacks to streamline your independent business And more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox! Don't miss out on these invaluable resources Subscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneur https://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.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 PodcastPeter Attia, Outlive Website: https://peterattiamd.com/Robert Vlach Episode 38 Wisepreneurs Podcasthttps://www.wisepreneurs.au/robert-vlach-freelance-pricing-and-financial-mastery/Charlotta Darnell Episode 33 Wisepreneurs Podcasthttps://www.wisepreneurs.au/charlotta-darnell-psychological-strength-trainer/Readwise (reading and note-taking app)Website: https://readwise.io/Matthew Walker Why We Sleep"James ClearAtomic Habits Website: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsZettelkasten (note-taking and knowledge management method)Sönke Ahrens How to Take Smart NotesNiklas Luhmann (German sociologist, creator of the Zettelkasten method)Roam Research (note-taking and knowledge management software)Website: https://roamresearch.com/Obsidian (note-taking and knowledge management software)Website: https://obsidian.md/Apple Notes (note-taking app by Apple)Website: https://support.apple.com/guide/notes/welcome/macClojure (programming language)ChatGPT (AI language model by Open Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlins website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get: Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guests Bonus wisdom straight from recent guest experts Marketing tips to attract your ideal clients Productivity hacks to streamline your independent business And more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox! Don't miss out on these invaluable resources Subscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneur https://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.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 PodcastPeter McPartlin, Cofounder of The Indie ListAmanda Morey, Community ManagerFaye Goldstein on How To Create Winning PortfoliosGuests on both the Indie List and Wisepreneurs PodcastTash Menon Melisa LibermanJon YoungerRobert VlachConnect with Úna Herlihy & The Indie ListÚna Herlihy on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/%C3%BAna-herlihy-698b606/The Indie ListThe Indie List Website https://indielist.ie/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndieListHQYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCyDKJnk0X46CxeTeowEQ1QLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-indie-list/ Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlins website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get: Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guests Bonus wisdom straight from recent guest experts Marketing tips to attract your ideal clients Productivity hacks to streamline your independent business And more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox! Don't miss out on these invaluable resources Subscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneur https://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.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 LibermanGrow Your Independent Consulting Business Podcasthttps://www.melisaliberman.com/podcastApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube ChannelYour Free eBook —Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality https://www.melisaliberman.com/bookOn LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-liberman/ Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlins website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get: Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guests Bonus wisdom straight from recent guest experts Marketing tips to attract your ideal clients Productivity hacks to streamline your independent business And more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox! Don't miss out on these invaluable resources Subscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneur https://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter