Unemployed & Afraid

This chat you’re about to hear, with the wonderful Mal Chia, e-com expert and managing director of marketing agency Ecom Nation, reminds me of something so magical that happens in business. Backing yourself into one opportunity opens the door to many more you might never have imagined; you just have to trust yourself to take one step in the right direction. In the sharing of Mal’s business story, you’ll hear about: Shifting from growing big business to growing your own big business The mirror moments gifted by others that show us where to go Backing what you know to be the right thing, even if it’s not the most profitable right away Saying yes to opportunities, even if you’re not sure you’re ready for them Developing a realistic approach to consulting Being passionate enough about your business to accomplish incredible things And the role of sacrifice in business development Mal has the kind of ambitious energy that’s contagious, and he’s so very generous with the sharing of his journey and business growth advice when it comes to ecommerce, so I just know you’re going to love this chat. Connect with Mal on LinkedIn @malchia Listen to the This Week in Ecommerce Podcast Check out the Ecom Nation Website ecomnation.com.au Check out Mal’s Website malchia.com And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’re about to hit play on Part 2 of the Business Within Your Business Unemployed & Afraid Mini-Series, and join your host side by side in the creation of an online course - an idea that could work fantastically well for your business too... I’m willing to bet that, if you’ve thought about building an online course, you’ve gotten overwhelmed by what to do next. SAME! So in this episode I’m chatting with Squarespace Circle Member and Courses Expert Tess Coniglio from Digital Moves about:  Debunking some “who can and should create an online course” myths  What makes a good online course The different structure options and the benefit of each  How to approach developing your content  Ways to start small Overcoming the hurdles of tech fear and self-editing in the sell Pricing considerations And the steps to take before you go live  In this Mini-Series with Squarespace, we’re exploring all the questions and tackling the very real challenges along the way, so that YOU feel more empowered in making your own online course real.  If you haven’t got an idea for your own online course already, by the end of this episode you might just have an idea cooking for one yourself.  Hidden inside your business, is another business, ready to be built on everything you learned to get you here. Be one of the first to access my online course on building your small-business a big branded podcast at goodsideofthebed.com.au  Check out Squarespace Courses at https://www.squarespace.com/ecommerce/online-courses And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group   And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re in the thick of business-building chaos right now, I have a feeling this episode has come to you at exactly the right time. Anthony Noud, Co-Director of Awakened Lifestyles, has an incredibly powerful origin story to be the business owner he is today, but that’s not where we spend the bulk of our time. In true Unemployed & Afraid style, we talk about all the personal undoing’s that happen along the way and the personal growth we experience by facing the challenge of building a business, at any level, head on. In this chat you’ll hear about: Following a passion through and across all its pathways to create your perfect business Allowing initiatives to fail to find what won’t The role that self-doubt plays in failure vs success Learning not to sit on ideas until the fear goes away Why spending time understanding financials and investing time in that side of the business, before you’re ready, is critical And embracing the journey of becoming the person capable of achieving the business We really hit the nerve, the heart, of what we do here in building our businesses listener, so I think you’re about to feel all the solidarity feels in this chat. Check out the Awakened Lifestyles Website awakenedlifestyles.com.au Follow Anthony on IG @anthonyinnerwork And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’re about to hit play on Part 1 of the Business Within Your Business Unemployed & Afraid Mini-Series, and join your host side by side in the creation of an online course - an idea that could work fantastically well for your business too... In this Mini-Series with Squarespace, we’re exploring all the questions and tackling the very real challenges along the way, so that YOU feel more empowered in making your own online course real.  In this episode you’ll hear about:  The drivers behind building an online course The misconceptions we should all put in the bin Some of the fears behind creating my own online course that I’m sure are shared  Plus exactly how we’re going to work through them together to create a magical business opportunity.  If you haven’t got an idea for your own online course in your area of business genius  already, by the end of this episode you might just have an idea cooking for one yourself.  Hidden inside your business, is another business, ready to be built on everything you learned to get you here. Be one of the first to access my online course on building your small-business a big podcast at goodsideofthebed.com.au  Check out Squarespace Courses at https://www.squarespace.com/ecommerce/online-courses And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group   And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’re about to hit play on an absolute ripper of an episode here because my guest today is exactly the breath of fresh, confident, empowering air that we all need in business, and there is just so much to take away from the sharing of her story. Alexandra Senter, CEO of Big Smoke Media Group shares a refreshing take on backing yourself and innately embodying the confidence of knowing where you’re meant to be, and finding the people, knowledge and growth opportunities to help you get there. In this chat you’ll hear about: Why understanding your financials and your role requirements as a company director really matters Working through the business models that aren’t right and persisting towards what is How entrepreneurial markers, like making a certain list, are not as aspirational as you might think. The projection of success that others see vs what’s actually going on Risk tolerance for business and business challenge The benefit of formal advisors The new challenges that come with scaling a tech business (and any business) And the trust and dynamics required in a growing team So much insight that I know you’re going to love. Check out The Big Smoke online at thebigsmoke.com.au Follow Big Smoke Media on IG @bigsmokemediagroup Check out the Big Smoke Media Group Agency online at thebigsmoke.com The book mentioned in the show for you to check out is: Ben Horowitz: The Hard Thing About Hard Things And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you, like me, are someone who left a corporate career to jump into business ownership you’ll relate to the feeling of reminiscing over the good old days of regular salary and knowing which means you can live within [and you have probably also scrolled the LinkedIn jobs section when the day is particularly tough!]. It’s a cloud that hangs around us for a number of reasons, and it’s something that today’s guest really understands. Dale is COO of Platinum Outsourcing - a business he joined as a partner – which provides us a super interesting perspective of stepping into business ownership in this way. And we get to hear about how beneficial outsourcing can be for a small business, and debunk a few myths about the industry of outsourcing offshore. You’ll also hear about: Taking a business risk in the most formative years of your potential as an employee The challenge of trying to build back to a salary you’ve been used to Not falling into the entrepreneurial trap of working around the clock Evolving a business as it goes Learning to navigate business interests in a country other than your own And selling when you’re not a salesperson. I strongly believe we learn the most from people in different business models, stages and industries to our own – so I know you’re going to get a lot from this chat. Connect with Dale on LinkedIn Check out the Platinum Outsourcing Website  platinumoutsourcing.com.au And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I couldn’t have found a more wonderful guest for this 100th episode of Unemployed & Afraid - she gets us, she is us. Alyce Greer, Director of Bossy Copy, is someone who has built a business around trusting the uniqueness of her voice and backing herself to create an offering and a business that’s exactly right for her and her customers. She’s here for trusting your own business ideas, putting it out there, and letting it grow – the perfect analogy for this 100th episode that I am so proud to put out there for you. By the way, if you love this pod and you haven’t rated and reviewed it yet - do the thing, it would mean a lot to me - then come back to hear all about: Starting your business slow Leaning into what makes you unique Why you can’t make any comparisons to other businesses Why there’s nothing wrong with showing what you’ve got to a client for free [when you’re starting out or pivoting] Scaling your business in your own way Putting trust into a short-term financial forecast Podcasting and Course creation for your brand (two topics I’m HUGELY passionate about) And the tricky spots that come with growing your team If you’re here for a relatable and genuinely motivating discourse around building and growing a small business into the kind of powerhouse that YOU want, you’re in the right place. Follow and DM Alyce on IG @bossycopy.coach Check out Bossy’s Website bossycreative.com Listen to Alyce’s Podcast The Bossy. Type And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marie Dowling, CEO of Newsary and EzyCom, discusses validating ideas, going to market with an MVP, working on two businesses with a young family, and the loneliness we experience in business. They also talk about the importance of discovery and exposure for small business owners, finding clients, leveraging PR, using AI to curate news stories and connect journalists, and defining your story to capture media attention.

Getting yourself PR, growing through new ideas, bringing on other people to help you build – every stage of business is about growth, and so much of it is scary. But when you’re passionate about building a business with impact, you find a way through it – lucky for us we get to hear how other business owners are learning through it. This chat is absolutely packed with relatable business-building advice and inspo - my guest is the wonderfully eloquent and passionate Declan Edwards, Founder of BU Happiness College, which is a business every bit as great as it sounds. In this chat today you’ll hear about: Exploring your curiosities and backing yourself to become an expert on what lights you up Knowing when to walk away from your first business to start your second Imposter syndrome battles Really appreciating your early fans in business  Refining your business for sustainable growth through trial, error and learnings The part your personal brand plays with your business Getting yourself out there through DIY PR Why it’s important to have both an Integrator and a Visionary within a business Hiring before you’re ready And why it’s so important to get clear on what a successful business looks like to you If you’re looking to hear stories from people who really get what it means to build a small business, you’re in the right place. Check out the BU Happiness College Website buhappinesscollege.com Follow Declan on IG @declanedwards_bu And give his (2!) incredible podcasts a listen: BU with Declan Edwards Working Well And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are so many hurdles and smaller successes along the way in business that we have to work through, well before [and during] those big headline grabbing success stories, and feeling seen through those moments, knowing that what we experience is normal and all part of the process, is in our opinion the way more of us will get to the big dreams we aspire to. Big dreams alongside focused action, patience, celebrating success and putting in the hard work is 100% what my guest today is all about. Ange Dion, Director of Ange Dion Consulting, is here for sharing the real feels, and innately gets that a rising tide lifts all boats. In the sharing of her insightful story, you’ll hear about: Having to start over after being forced out of something you love When your side-hustle transition plan goes awry Starting without a plan Getting comfortable with making ends meet through extra work while you build Setting up your own special milestone marker initiatives And responding to the opportunities your business and its clients present to you This business building gig isn’t easy, but it’s worth it - and Unemployed & Afraid is here to help us all thrive through it. Connect with Ange on LinkedIn @angedion Check out the Ange Dion Consulting Website angedionconsulting.com And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.