Business Brain Food

Succession Planning and Business Exit Strategies with Craig West

Craig West is a strategic accountant who has over 20 years’ experience advising business owners. As the author of 3 books on the topics of exit planning, employee share ownership plans and asset protection, Craig is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to setting your business up for the future!

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In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn:

** Why you need a plan in your business and why your plan should be mapped to your exit strategy

** How to use Employee Share programs to incentivise, motivate and get your employees involved in growing your business.

** Why you need to think about your exit strategy 5 to 7 years ahead of time.

** How to value your business.

** How to maximise the value of your business.

** What type of buyer you should look for when selling your business.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

** The 4 hour work week - Timothy Ferris

** successionplus.com.au

** referron.com

** fiverr.com

** elance.com

** Bottlerocket Combo (Rob Turner and Ian Dittman). If you want to buy their CD you can email Rob Turner; robturner@ozemail.com.au

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Ask Ben a Question!

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Until next time, have a profitable day!

Cheers, Ben Fewtrell

 

Direct download: BBF013_Craig_West.mp3
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How to Present with Michelle Bowden

Refined over two decades with many thousands of delighted clients. Michelle Bowden’s presentation and persuasion skills training solutions are unique in their content, approach and results.

As the author of, ‘Don’t Picture me Naked!’, ‘STOP! Your PowerPoint is Killing me!’ and the best selling book, ‘How to Present’ – the ultimate guide to presenting your ideas and influenc-ing people using techniques that actually work. Michelle is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to being an effective presenter.

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This episode is for anyone who has to present whether one on one or one to many. If you need to make a presentation with the outcome of persuading someone or a group change their think-ing, this is one episode you do not want to miss!

In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn:

** How to overcome your nerves and become more comfortable presenting.

** Michelle smashes the ‘More people fear public speaking than death’ myth.

** The best way to intro yourself for an impactful start to your presentation.

** How to engage the audience

** The 4 elements to a persuasive presentation

** How to handle a heckler!

** Plus much, much more.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

** michellebowden.com.au

** www.myfitnesspal.com

** www.stephaniedowrick.com

** Bottlerocket Combo (Rob Turner and Ian Dittman). If you want to buy their CD you can email Rob Turner; robturner@ozemail.com.au

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Did you like this Episode?

What did you think of Episode 12 of the Business Brain Food Podcast with our special guest, Michelle Bowden? Feel free to let us know what advice you found the most helpful or maybe this podcast has prompted a new question about presenting that you would like answered. Either way, put it below in the comments section where we can continue this discussion.

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Until we speak next, have a profitable day!

Cheers, Ben Fewtrell

 

Direct download: BBF012_Michelle_Bowden.mp3
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Perfect your Online Presence with Iain Campbell

With Jargon like SEO, PPC, Blogs, Rankings, Adwords, Facebook, Linkedin etc and Google changing the rules more often than the weather changes, it can get confusing when it comes to deciding when and where you spend your time and money online.

10 years ago you would get away without putting too much thought into your online presence, now, if you’re not keeping up to speed with all things online, your competitors are, and this is costing you business!

Iain Campbell shares with you how to make sure everything from your email marketing to your website are effective and gives you his insights into where to start, jam packed with tactical tips on improving your online presence, this episode of Business Brain Food is a ‘Must Listen’ for EVERY business!

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In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn:

** What you’re doing that Google is penalising you for

** What areas to focus on if you have limited time available

** How to maximise the return form your website

** Why online marketing is an integral part of your marketing strategy

** How blogging, Youtube, Linkedin and other social media channels can help your SEO page ranking

Resources mentioned in this episode:

** bizowonline.com.au

** responsinator.com

** mailchimp.com

** cycloramic.com

** greatvaluewebsite.com.au - Get your Website from just $97 a month!

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Ask us a Business question that is troubling you

If you have a question about an aspect of Business that might be troubling you, then ask Ben Fewtrell and he will answer it on the Podcast. To ask a question simply click on the 'Record your Question' tab to the right and speak your question. Then listen into the Business Brain Food Podcast to hear Ben answer it for you.

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Until the next episode, have a profitable week!

Cheers, Ben Fewtrell

 

Direct download: BBF011_Perfect_Your_Online_Presence_Iain_Campbell.mp3
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Play a Bigger Game with Rowdy Mclean

Rowdy McLean likes to live life on the edge. He challenges the average and interrupts the status quo. Playing a Bigger Game is Rowdy McLean’s life story, overcoming adversity and challenges to achieve remarkable results.

He has played professional sport, run marathons, climbed mountains, broken world records and He retired at just 34. His book “Play a Bigger game” was featured at this years London book fair and has been published in 7 countries.

A down to earth, “Fair dinkum” type of guy, he is the sort of person anyone would want on their team.

During this interview, Rowdy will share his insights of why people fail and how you can make sure you succeed!

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In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn:

** Setting Goals v Kicking Goals

** Why you’re not achieving your goals

** Rowdy’s 4 step process to kicking your goals

** Why you need Non-Negotiables in your business

Resources mentioned in this episode:

** www.rowdy.com.au

** Bottlerocket Combo (Rob Turner and Ian Dittman). If you want to buy their CD you can email Rob Turner; robturner@ozemail.com.au

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Direct download: BBF010_Play_A_Bigger_Game_Rowdy_Mclean.mp3
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Future Proofing Your Business with Troy Hazard

There are few situations in the business world that Troy Hazard has not experienced and survived. He has founded and nurtured eleven businesses over two decades, has turned around businesses that were making enormous losses and has consulted to countless successful companies including Goodyear, Baskin & Robbins, Subway, Fisher & Paykel and many more.

He is one of the few Australians to crack the competitive talk television market in the USA with his business talk show, ‘Gettin’ Down 2 Business’ broadcasting on the BizTV Network, Time Warner Cable and TiVo, broadcasting into 35+million homes each week.

Troy also has an Amazon best-selling business book, 'Future-Proofing Your Business: Real Life Strategies to Prepare Your Business for Tomorrow, Today!'

Troy is a down to earth Aussie with a great story, I know you will love this interview!

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In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn:

** The key to setting your company vision and enrolling those around you

** What to do to future proof your business

** Tips to reconnect with your vision and purpose

** How to create your personal vision

** How to get ready for the next ‘Financial Crisis’

Resources mentioned in this episode:

** www.troyhazard.com

** https://vimeo.com/87735636

** http://www.amazon.com/Future-Proofing-Your-Business-Strategies-Tomorrow

** Bottlerocket Combo (Rob Turner and Ian Dittman). If you want to buy their CD you can email Rob Turner; robturner@ozemail.com.au

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Subscribe to the Business Brain Food Podcast

If you are enjoying this Podcast and would like to be notified and listen to upcoming episodes, then make sure you 'Subscribe' in iTunes or Stitcher. While you are there, help us spread the word and help other businesses minded people learn more to earn more by leaving us a review. This helps our rankings inside of these great channels and promote the podcast.

Have a profitable day!

Cheers, Ben Fewtrell

 

Direct download: BBF009_Future_Proofing_Your_business_Troy_Hazard.mp3
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