So You Want to Start a Business
By Ingrid Thompson interviews a variety of business owners, entrepreneurs and other smart guests
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Description
Do you dream of starting a business of your own? & not sure where to start? These interviews with real people just like you who took their dream & started a business. In these podcasts we interview a variety of business owners, entrepreneurs and other smart guests so that you can learn tips, tactics and strategies to implement in your business. We learn from their experiences - what works? what they wish they'd known from the start? Who has been the greatest assistance & what would they tell some one just like you thinking about starting your own business? There has never been a better time to start your own business. The book with the same name is available and if you want to read the first 20 pages head over to www.thestartupsteps.com and we'll send your excerpt. To take our Business StartUp Readiness Assessment please head over to www.healthynumbers.com.au and it right there on our home page. This quiz will get you started on the right track to lay solid foundations for your Business StartUp. Thanks for listening.
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CleanE78 Amanda Abella; Latina millennial finance and entrepreneurship expert | committed to helping millennials have a better relationship with work & money through financial education and entrepreneurship | 4 2 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE77 Julia Carlson helps people find their financial freedom | Her new book is Fit Money and | 21 1 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE76 Jeff Hall; Founder of OverFlow Cafe | "We do one thing; we make websites popular" | 7 1 2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE75 Chapter 2 Part 2 What is your Business Idea? | Ingrid Thompson continues to read from the book: So You Want to Start a Business | 26 12 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE74 Chapter 2 Part 1 What is your Business Idea? | Ingrid Thompson reading from Chapter 2 of the book So You Want to Start a Business | 20 12 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE73 Jillian Bullock; The LinkedIn Ninja | Jillian is well known for "telling it like it is" | 17 12 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE72 Chapter 1 Part 2 So You Want to Start a Business read by Ingrid Thompson | Who are you to start a business? | 10 12 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE71 Travis Jones Entrepreneur and Founder RBT Gyms | Known for being the man who has never written a business plan, | 3 12 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE70 Chapter 1 Part 1 So You Want to Start a Business read by Ingrid Thompson | Who are You to Start a Business The Seven Steps to Create, Start and Grow Your own Business | 19 11 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE69 The Mastermind Guy Ronan Leonard | When he was just 23 Ronan helped rescue passengers and fellow staff when the cruise ship he worked on sank off the wild coast of South Africa. | 5 11 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE68 Mia Klitsas; Disrupting packaging with Moxie products, at Millie & More | Mia a passion for brand development, social entrepreneurship and women's rights | 22 10 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE67 Digital Agency Founder Jeff Tippett is Mr Persuasion | Targeted Persuasion provides highly specialised digital targeted ads for political campaigns | 8 10 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE66 Health Professional Lisa Hellwege Founder Earworx | "When the banks wouldn't lend us the money for a start-up business we had to use all our savings ..." | 24 9 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE65 Toni Bourne is all about "class and style" as they provide exceptional customer experience in Broome WA | This B&B in remote WA consistently wins awards for the customer service. | 10 9 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE64 Health & Beauty: Kayla Houlihan, Founder Tribe Skincare | Tribe Skincare has helped thousands of Aussie women get their skin in its best health | 27 8 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE63 Kamala Chambers started her first business at 19 & is now CEO of Thriving Launch | Her online business success allows her the freedom to travel the world and vacation at her self-built eco-home on the beautiful San Juan Islands. | 13 8 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE62 Growth Hacker: Mustafa El-Bermawy Founder of Berma & Co | Having a great time providing value doing what he's good at and loves doing! | 30 7 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE61 Robert Gerrish & his One Minute Commute | Leaving Flying Solo to find his own Mellow Brick Road | 16 7 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE60 The Sustainable Traveller; meet Dayana Brooke | Dayana is on a mission to change the way we travel | 2 7 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE59 Handle your Own PR with Jules Brooke | HYOPR shows businesses how to be featured for free in the media | 18 6 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE58 Digital Marketing: Zion Ong; Co-founder of Alyka | Alyka is Western Australia's largest in-house digital marketing agency. | 4 6 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE57 Emmanuel Chaveroux; Founder of Discover My France | Have you ever dreamed of living in France? | 21 5 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE56 Jane Hillsdon; Founder and Managing Director of Dragonfly Marketing | Dragonfly Marketing is your award winning digital marketing team, with you every step of the way. | 7 5 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE55 The Sharing Economy: Vanouhi Nazarian; Founder of Kindershare | Founder; Kindershare: Connecting owners and renters of baby equipment | 23 4 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean54 Stevie Dillon; Owner of Stevie Says Social | Ex-lawyer turned social media marketer; Social media for service-based businesses | 9 4 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE53 Influencer Marketing: Danielle Lewis is the Influencer's Infuencer | CEO at Scrunch; managing your influencer marketing campaigns | 26 3 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean52 Kate Erickson; Implementer at EOFire.com | What happens when you take a marketing and advertising background, add an English degree and then uncover a passion for entrepreneurship? Really cool stuff. That's Kate, and she's the implementer of awesome ideas over at EOFire. How did this come to.. | 14 3 2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean51 Nicole Baldinu Co-founder of WebinarNinja and The $100 MBA | Co-founder with Omar Zenhom | 4 12 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE50 Pilates Unicorn Jenna Zaffino is also a Writer, Producer, Host Pilates Unfiltered | Jenna has a spark for teaching .... | 20 11 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean49 Nicole Eckels Founder of Glasshouse Fragrances | Nicole Eckels, founder of Glasshouse Fragrances - one of Australia’s leading fragrance empires for the past ten years. I met Nicole recently when she was presenting at an event I attended. Her story is inspiring. Nicole Eckels moved to Australia in... | 19 11 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE48 Start a Consultancy with Jacq Hackett who has created an amazing online Masterclass | "Starting a business is not for everyone" says Jacq and she shows us just what it takes to start a business | 6 11 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean47 Melanie Perkins, CANVA Founder and CEO | How to keep going even after 100 rejections | 31 10 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean46 Katherine Maslen; naturopath, nutritionist, author and ambassador for amazing health | Katherine created Australia’s first and only membership based wellness centre | 23 10 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean45 Kate Morris, Founder of Adore Beauty | The inspiring story of some one who just wouldn't take "no" for an answer | 18 10 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean44 Kimberley Chan; From corporate lawyer to meditation teacher | Kimberley Chan devoted over a decade to a career as a senior lawyer in international corporate organisations – which meant long, hard hours, high pressure and no room for failure. Whilst she had a solid, well-paying job, lived in a beautiful house... | 9 10 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean43 Nik Mirkovic and Alex Tomic Founders of HiSmile | How do you start with $20k and make $40+million in sales in just 3 years? | 4 10 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean42 Dr Sonia, dental practitioner, business owner, learner, entrepreneur and trainee pilot! | Be scared, be nervous, be excited, be positive | 27 9 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean41 Kate Toon; Copywriter, SEO lover, Speaker, Podcaster, TV presenter and trainer. | Author of "Confessions of a Misfit Entrepreneur" | 11 9 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean40 Hamilton Perkins designs and creates stylish travel bags from recycled bottles | Hamilton Perkins holds the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. | 28 8 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean39 Hayden Cox designs and builds state-of-the-art surfboards | He built his first surfboard when he was 16 and has been building them ever since | 21 8 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean38 Starting a business completely from scratch with Jacqui Pretty | Jacqui Pretty has created a business from teaching entrepreneurs how to write their book | 14 8 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean37 Dr Ben Carvosso, chiropractor, coach and serial entrepreneur | Dr Ben Carvosso is 'the unstuck doc" | 31 7 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean36 John Lee Dumas from EOFire | John shares his entrepreneurial wisdom about what it takes to create, start and grow a business | 24 7 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanKelly Roach the Unstoppable Entrepreneur | Best selling author of "Unstoppable; 9 Principles for Unlimited Success in Business and Life" | 17 7 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanSharon Thurin; The Secrets to global success in the health food industry | Slim Secrets creates delicious, nutritionally balanced snacks with a sassy edge. | 3 7 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMarketing Specialist; Kim Victoria | Starting a business with a unique pricing strategy | 20 6 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanSlow Fashion with Anna-Louise Howard | Have you ever been able to find a perfect fit garment? All Myn might just have your size .... | 5 6 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEliza Ludwig loves creating simple plans for Business strategies | Bread is simple. Bread is sustaining. Bread is delicious. Bread is also a process that allows you to understand your business and set it up for success. | 22 5 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE28 Charlotte Chipperfield The Content Marketing Strategist | Transpire thoughtful storytelling behind your brand to create driven converstion. | 8 5 2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE29 Claudia Studdert, Social Media & Marketing | Starting a business was so much more appealing than going to university | 9 8 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJonathan Viewey; Boutique Real Estate | What happens when you focus on your customers? | 29 6 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanSaving the planet with Leandra Coffey, Fruity Sacks Founder | Replace those single use plastic bags with Fruity Sacks | 1 6 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAngela Counsel; Naturopath | Best selling author of "Secret Mums' Business"; Create the Business and Lifestyle of your Dreams | 3 5 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPhysiotherapist & Pilates Instructor Tonya Hohn | Creating a Viable Business doing what you love! | 11 4 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE24 Heidi Alexandra Pollard is a Futurist and Founder of UQ Power | Have you ever wanted to meet a Futurist? Meet Heidi in this revealing interview | 8 3 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFatema from The Chai Room | Make yourself a Cup of Tea, preferably Chai and sit back and listen for the next 30 minutes ..... | 23 2 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean22 Thy Nguyen; Yoga Instructor & business owner Modo Yoga Sydney | What does it take to build a yoga studio from scratch, Thy tells us her StartUp story | 8 2 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanHelen Duck from Dragon Fly Foods | A Food Business which specialises in “the sweeter part of life” | 3 2 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBrenda Miley; Let's Go Surfing | Dream Business? You bet it is! Combining her love of surfing with running a business, Brenda tells us her StartUp story | 18 1 2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanSarah Thompson; GoodFit PR | When you feel passionate about Health and Well-Being and you are great at PR, why not combine your skills and start your own PR agency? | 8 12 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanKaren Koedding is Australia’s first Certified Professional Organizer© | Karen Koedding, author of "I Found an Egg on My Bed" | 24 11 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanLucy Bingle; LinkedIn Marketing Expert | Lucy Bingle has 20 years marketing experience and is a LinkedIn Marketing Expert. She is passionate about helping individuals and companies succeed in amplifying their brand, reaching their target audience and growing their... | 10 11 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanChris Gillies; Copy Writer | Founder of Jam Tin Copy | 13 10 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJacinta O'Connell, the Go To person for the Music and Entertainment industry | Where do musicians go for the financial and tax information? | 29 9 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE14 Laura Moore; Personal Fitness Trainer | When life hands you lemons .... You make lemonade! Laura certainly has made a lot of lemonade this past year!! | 15 9 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE13 Christina Brooks, The Ross Motel in Ross, Tasmania. | What does it take to build a business for sale? Christina tells us her startup and sale stories | 1 9 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE12 Melissa Wright, Independent Pilates Practitioner & Assistant Educator at Polestar Pilates Australia | Founder of Central Point Pilates and Founder of MG Pilates | 18 8 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWill Edwards, Founder of Archie Rose Distilling Co. | Archie Rose Distilling Co. is the first independent distillery of craft spirits to serve the City of Sydney since 1853 and is dedicated to honouring the tradition of distilling with their unique approach - they distill and bottle custom spirits... | 4 8 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanSophie Robertson, fashion accessories designer | Sophie Robertson Scarves | 21 7 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanChris Smalley, bead enthusiast. Founder and creative director of Etelage | How do you turn your hobby into a viable business? | 7 7 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRonsley Vaz, Chief Food Sharer at Bond Appetit | Ronsley became a Famous Podcaster with Bond Appetit | 23 6 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanKathryn Williams from Kathryn's Mint | Kathryn is known as the Go To person for financial and operational issues facing Mar Comms Businesses and is one of the industry's most knowledgable finance experts. | 9 6 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE6 Serial Entrepreneur John Studdert is Managing Director 80/20 Advisors | What do you do after you after being CEO then Chairman of Australia's largest and most awarded Public Relations firm, Ogilvy PR? You work with StartUps ... | 26 5 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE5 Australian Writers' Centre Founder Valerie Khoo | Why your sales are directly correlated to your internet speed & why your "overnight success" takes 10 years .... | 12 5 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanHealth Education & Learning Partnerships: Menna Davies & Sally Sutherland-Fraser | Why creating and claiming your Niche is critical | 28 4 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE3 Financial Planner Louise Gooden is also a Speaker and published author helping people achieve wealth safely and simply | What do you do when you outgrow your job? You Start your own business!! That's what Louise did; she tells us her StartUps story | 15 4 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE2 Health Practitioner Tracey Feltham tells her business startup story | How do you go from having 3 jobs to running a successful Practice with multiple clinicians | 31 3 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanE1 Digital Media Guru Adam Franklin from Blue Wire Media | What do you do your first 10 days in business? Adam lets us know! | 17 3 2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Savvy business tips
I love these podcasts and I learn something new from every one! These interviews are perfect if you are considering starting your own business - lots of great savvy business advice!
Sonia
Very informative,Inspiring.Ingrid is a very good interviewer and listener.Helping millions of people who wants to start a business. A must podcast and coach to have if you are starting your business.
Love a genuine, authentic podcast.
Easy listening, and full of small business gold. Opens your mind to what is possible.
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