Flying Solo

Michael Zipursky is the co-founder of Consulting Success. For the better part of the last 20 years, Michael's been helping people make the leap from employees to business owners. And having piloted several ventures of his own along the way, he knows exactly what it takes to succeed in business. As the leader of Consulting Success, he's helped over 500 consultants develop their businesses to six and seven figures and he has some great advice for anyone considering entrepreneurship. Today he shares the steps you need to take to transition to a soloist or small business owner; explains how imposter syndrome could be holding you back – and finally, why you need to embrace fear, failure and purpose if you want your business to be a success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six years ago Geoff Bannister left the corporate world behind abandoning his role as Operations Manager at McDonald's to launch a business. The grand plan: to open a retro café with his wife Kristy. High on the list for the developing menu was custom doughnuts. It was while waiting for the café to be completed the couple cottoned on to the idea of a doughnut delivery service and Dr Dough Donuts was born. Those humble beginnings have spawned a seven-figure business that now delivers delicious sweet treats across Sydney seven days a week. Geoff shares how they went from café owners to founders of a doughnut empire and why customer service is the heart of this successful business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Natasha McNamara. In her role as a vocal coach, Tash assists everyone from actors to doctors to lawyers and business owners with how to speak with confidence. Whether you're preparing for a pitch or presenting to a board, there are skills and techniques you can learn to become a more confident presenter. Tash joins me today to reveal some of the secrets behind delivering a speech worth listening to – and how to speak with more clarity and purpose in your business and everyday life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Simone Simone Milasas, author of The Joy of Business and Getting Yourself out of Debt, Joyfully. Simone is a self-made millionaire, she runs several successful enterprises and has helped grow the mindfulness movement, Access Consciousness, to a global phenomenon. Simone’s passionate about helping people free themselves from negativity and limitations and she joins me today to share a little advice and some of her recent business journey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carolyn Butler-Madden the founder of The Cause Effect. Carolyn is absolutely passionate about helping businesses big or small, connect with their brand purpose. She’s a champion of Cause Marketing and a big believer in using business as a vehicle to create social impact and empower change. Her philosophy of putting social purpose at the heart of a business is energising business owners around the country and capturing the hearts and minds of Australians. Carolyn is on a mission to accelerate this movement of business as a force for good.and shares the commercial impact of purpose-driven businesses and brands.​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janty Mohammed is the director of the Australian Institute of Internet Marketing Services (AIIMS). Janty is passionate about helping small businesses grow. He joins us today to talk through some recent trends – one of which – online reviews – is having a real impact on small business growth. And for anyone who has ever had a negative review, Janty gives us the lowdown on how to deal with it to turn your adversary into an advocate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serial entrepreneur and business owner Nic McClanahan has decades of experience running businesses and now she's brought that knowledge to bear to help women in business achieve success. Her new monthly program The Accountability Circle helps female founders connect, learn, and be held accountable by their peers. It also provides opportunities for referrals and doing business together.Nic believes accountability is essential to success and she joins us on the show today to share why we all need a bit of accountability in our lives and how it can help you grow your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Claire Southall, a marketing expert and founder of the Customer Profiler. Claire has an obsession with putting the customer at the centre of the marketing journey and is a great believer in the power of data. She joins me today to share how small business owners should approach their marketing and how to distil the essentials in a marketing campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We catch up with Kamal Sarma founder of Rezilium - a startup focussed on equipping teams and individuals with the right mindset to ensure success. Kamal recently joined forces with Luke Cook from Cuppa of Life and he’ll be sharing with us his experiences around mindfulness and connection as part of mental health month. Kamal spent several years as a monk so he knows a thing or two about the techniques required to strengthen our resilience and quiet our mind. Kamal joins us to explain why mental hygiene is so important to wellbeing and shares some tips and tools to improve your mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Rebecca Klodinsky founder of cult swimwear label, IIXIIST. Bec started her brand at the ripe old age 24 with just $2000 while studying a double degree at uni. Eight years later - and IIXIST is a household name – loved and worn by celebrities like the Kardashians and Rihanna. Bec joins us today to talk about how she grew her business to international success, the role of Insta and influencers in her success and how she championed sustainability and eCommerce long before they were popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices