Flying Solo
The show for those starting or running a one person business, hosted by Cec Busby. With over 100,000 members and stacks of resources, Flying Solo keeps you on track.
Episodes
How to get from stuck to unstuck with Switch Thinking
If you’ve ever spent hours circling the same business problem, this episode is for you. Cec Busby speaks with organisational creativity expert Ken Hudson, author of Switch Thinking, about breaking familiar thought patterns and getting unstuck in just a couple of minutes.
Ken explains how switching perspectives, questions, focus, assumptions, and creative modes can open up new possibilities. From
Defying the status quo: A conversation on courage
What does it take to challenge the rules everyone else accepts? In this episode of Flying Solo, Cec Busby speaks with Avril Henry, who left apartheid South Africa at 22 with two suitcases and $500, then built a career advising business leaders, public servants, diplomats, and major Australian institutions.
Avril Henry shares how questioning authority shaped her life, why women are labelled “diffi
Navigating the line between business and self
When you run a business that depends on you, it’s easy to let it consume every aspect of your life. In this conversation with psychologist Faye Evans, we explore the pitfalls of entrepreneurial life and how to maintain a sense of self amid the chaos.
"We fuse with a business and we become it," Faye explains, highlighting the dangers of tying our self-worth to our business successes or
How to become known for what you do
Being good at what you do doesn’t help much if nobody knows you exist. In this episode of Flying Solo, Cec Busby speaks with visibility mentor, author and communications specialist Bec Sands about putting your work in front of the world without becoming someone you’re not.
Bec Sands explains why capable people wait for permission to feel ready, how to work through judgment and rejection, and why
The mentalists guide to avoiding manipulation and bad decisions
How easy are you to fool? Andy Nunn, an Australian mentalist and TEDx speaker, has spent more than 25 years studying attention, persuasion, and human behaviour. In this episode, Andy explains why intelligence doesn’t always protect us from bad decisions, how confirmation bias helps us defend our assumptions, and why a nine-year-old can sometimes see through a trick more clearly than an engineer
Why checking in shouldn't wait for R U OK Day
Julie-Anne Whitfield is the Workplace Program Manager at R U OK? She sits down for a chat about building genuine wellbeing and connection into small businesses all year round, not just on R U OK? Day.
Julie-Anne explains why supportive workplace cultures matter, especially when business owners are carrying financial pressure, isolation, and responsibility for everyone else.
We cover the four-st
Reinventing Success: Lisa Messenger on Collective Hub, AI, and Balancing Motherhood
On this episode of Flying Solo, Cec Busby sits down with trailblazing entrepreneur Lisa Messenger, founder of The Collective Hub. Known for her fearless approach to reinvention and disrupting the status quo, Lisa Messenger has built an extraordinary career, from launching a globally celebrated print magazine at the height of “print is dead,” to growing her business from three staff to 36, traversi
How to use storytelling as a business advantage: Lessons from Four Pillars Gin
Matt Jones is co-founder of Four Pillars Gin—the brand that launched from a $30K crowdfunding campaign and rose to become Australia’s most awarded craft gin before being sold in 2023.
Since then, Matt has authored a bestselling book, advised business leaders, and created the new podcast “Storywork,” which explores howa compelling story is a business’s greatest competitive advantage—especia
Rewriting your money mindset for independence
Amir Rodnia is a licensed financial planner, wealth strategist, and author of the new book Freedom Game Plan. Amir shares his personal journey from working long hours as a kitchen hand—risking his life for $100 during a Brisbane flood—to achieving true financial freedom.
Amir introduces practical frameworks like the “Freedom Score” and the “RICH Trifecta” to help business owners shift their mind
Building social courage: Lessons From 500 lunches with strangers
Nick Bendel is the author of The 500 Lunches Effect. Nick transformed his life and career by inviting 500 strangers to lunch over six years. Despite identifying as an introvert, Nick challenged himself to step out of his comfort zone in an experiment he calls “social courage.”
In this episode, we dive into what he learned from hundreds of conversations with people from all walks of life—en
High performance without burnout: Lessons from elite sports for business owners
Jessica Spendlove is a high-performance coach and author whose new book For the Long Run explores how sustainable success depends as much on rest, daily habits, and energy management as it does on ambition.
Drawing on over 15 years’ experience working with elite athletes, military personnel, and business leaders, Jessica shares practical strategies for soloists and small business owners to avoid
Are you the bottleneck in your business?
Jayne Robinson is a former primary school teacher who redefined her life and career after asking herself the critical question: Is this all there is?
Jane shares her journey from a career crossroads to becoming a personal transformation coach, international speaker, and author.
In this episode they explore what happens when the business you built becomes a cage instead of freedom, how self-lim
Discipline over talent: Jason Dunn’s guide to success in sport and business
At 62, Jason Dunn is a pretty remarkable individual. He has
completed more than 14 Ironman events, multiple ultramarathons, and built
several successful businesses along the way; and he’s still chasing new
challenges,
In this episode of Flying Solo, Dunn shares insights from his latest book, Greatness Doesn't Care, arguing that real success relies less on talent and more on the everyday choices
How managing energy beats time management for business owners
Dr Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist, founder of Inventium, and host of the acclaimed How I Work pHodcast. Despite years spent teaching leaders how to work smarter, Dr. Imber found herself burning out, leading her to question whether time management is really the answer to sustainable high performance.
In this episode Cec and Amantha explore the importance of managing energy—not ju
Making your small business newsworthy: Expert advice from Liz Nable
Liz Nable is a former television journalist turned business owner who now specialises in helping entrepreneurs and small businesses to secure media coverage, build their public profiles, and position themselves as experts.
Drawing on 15 years in newsrooms, Liz shares insider tips on what journalists look for, how to craft a compelling brand story, and why being the face of your business is a pow
From hustle to happiness: rewriting the rules for small business success
Declan Edwards is the founder of BU Happiness College, a positive psychology researcher, and author of the book How to Be Happy.
In this episode of Flying Solo, Declan explains why happiness isn’t just a lucky outcome or the reward for success—but a practical skill that anyone can learn and practice. Declan shares insights from more than a decade of happiness research, unpacks the myths around w
The power of purpose: Cherie Mylordis on thriving in tough times
Work futurist Cherie Mylordis explores the powerful role purpose plays in helping soloists and small business owners thrive—especially when times get tough. Drawing on her transformative experience as part of the founding team for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Cherie Mylordes shares insights into how a shared sense of purpose can energize teams, guide decision-making, and act as an antidote to bu
From revenue to real wealth: Smart financial strategies for solopreneurs
Salena Kulkarni is a chartered accountant, property investor, and the founder of Freedom Warrior .
In this episode of Flying Solo,Cec and Salena sit down to unpack one of the biggest blind spots for solopreneurs: building personal wealth outside their business.
With over 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs make smarter financial decisions, Salena shares essential insights into common
Redefining success: How to thrive without sacrificing your wellbeing
This week, we dive into the perils of hustle culture and ask: what happens when your drive for success starts to derail your health, energy, and happiness?
Our guest is Andrew Horsfield—author of Better: Escape Average, Beat Burnout, and Own Your Life. Once a high-flying corporate achiever himself, Andrew hit burnout hard and was forced to radically rethink how we define success and pace ourselve
The experiment mindset: Small tests, big business wins
In this episode, leadership coach Tamsin Simounds shares insights from her book 'The Experiment Mindset' on how to ditch perfection, take smarter risks, and make sustainable progress in personal and professional growth.
Discover how to reframe your approach to goals, overcome imposter syndrome, and embrace a learning-focused mindset.
Key topics
The concept of the experiment mindset and its
How successful founders spot opportunity and build brands
Bernadette Schwerdt is a copywriter, ghostwriter, business book coach, and founder of one of Australia’s leading copywriting schools. She’s spent years uncovering what makes entrepreneurs turn million-dollar ideas into thriving businesses … insights she’s compiled in her book, Secrets of the New Online Entrepreneurs.
In this episode, Bernadette takes us through her unconventional career journey f
From cringe to confidence: how to make selling feel good
Does the thought of sales and selling make you squirm? You’re not the only one. Yet, selling a part and parcel of doing business, so how can you get over the ick?
To help us reframe our thinking and banish that cringe factor for good we're joined by Kate Toon.
Kate is an ,award-winning business mentor, digital marketing coach,and author of the bestselling "Six Figures" series, including her lat
The rhythm of influence: mastering modern persuasion
In this episode of Flying Solo, Jeff Purser, communication strategist and
author of Yes Yes Yes, shares insights on modern persuasion techniques.
He emphasises the importance of timing, empathy, storytelling, and listening skills for soloists and small business owners to influence effectively without manipulation.
Key topics
The shift from hard sell to empathetic influence
The importance
Small budget, big buzz: Jasmin Hyde’s PR playbook for soloists
Jasmin Hyde is the founder of strategic communications agency Hyde & Seek. She sits down with Flying Solo to explore the ins and outs of PR for small businesses.
Jasmin brings a wealth of insight on building visibility and telling powerful brand stories. Discover why PR isn’t just for big brands, how to get your story noticed without a huge budget, tips for pitching tobmedia, and how to communic
Running on Empty? The health wake-up call for solo business owners
In today's episode,we're tackling a crucial yet often overlooked facet of entrepreneurship: your health. As a business owner, you enjoy unparalleled freedom, but it also means you're the sole safety net—no HR to check in and no one to notice when you’re burning out.
Our guest is Daniel Kirkbride, founder of Cyora specializes in helping founders and CEOs uncover hidden health issues that could be
Preparing your business for sale: Insights on exit planning with Simon Bedard
Today we’re diving into a critical topic that many business owners overlook—your exit plan. After pouring years of passion and energy into your business, have you thought about how you’ll eventually move on?
Simon Bedard is a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience guiding owners through the exit process and author of "Exit Like an Expert." Bedard reveals why the biggest challenge in se
From million-dollar mistakes to marketing mastery with UNTMD Founder Maria Kathopoulis
Maria Kathopoulis has firsthand experience with the frustrations of marketing spend that fails to deliver results. After investing $250,000 in agencies across two businesses without seeing the returns, she took a bold new approach—launching UNTMD, a consultancy that flips the traditional agency model on its head and prioritises tangible revenue and real outcomes over vanity metrics.
Maria shares
Rethinking networking: How to make real business connections
Karen Dennett is a business and enterprise teacher, mentor,
and founder of Hello Monday. She sits down for a chat with Flying Solo to
explore why traditional networking doesn’t work for everyone and how a new approach is needed.
Karen shares her journey from corporate teaching to building communities rooted in friendship, support, and vulnerability. In this chat we unpack the “ick factor" of per
Mental health and wellbieng secrets for soloists
Graeme Cowan is a resilience expert, workplace mental health advocate, and founding director of R U OK.
Graeme shares his personal journey through one of the most severe cases of
depression his psychiatrists had ever seen, revealing the early warning signs
he missed, the pressures that contributed to his burnout, and the steps he took to rebuild his life.
Now, as the author of "Great Leaders Ca
Late career transitions: How to design a meaningful third chapter
Robyn Greaves is a career transition specialist and author of Your Third Chapter. In this episode of Flying Solo, she dives into what it means to reimagine your career and find new purpose—especially if you're in your 50s, 60s, or beyond.
Rather than viewing this stage as time to wind down, Robyn shares why more people are choosing to start something fresh, whether that's launching a solo busines
From spin to truth: Why integrity drives business growth
Dominic Thurbon is a behavioral change expert, international speaker, and serial entrepreneur In this episode of Flying Solo Dominic tackles one of the most pressing challenges facing businesses in our era of misinformation and disinformation: honesty and truth.
Drawing on experiences from his own entrepreneurial journey, his time as a climate change partner at EY, and insights from his upcoming
Essential legals for soloists and small business owners
This week, we take a deep dive into the world of small business legal essentials with special guest Tracey Mylecharane, founder of TM Legal Atelier and a passionate advocate for empowering small businesses.
Tracey shares her journey from courtroom litigation to supporting creatives, consultants, and coaches in laying strong legal foundations, helping them dodge costly mistakes and avoid business
The brave path to wealth: Mel Browne on money mindset and momentum
Welcome to Flying Solo, the podcast dedicated to soloists and small business owners forging their own unique paths. In this episode, host Cec Busby sits down with Mel Browen to dive deep into the subject of financial literacy, especially for women who often feel uncomfortable taking control of their finances.
Mel Browne, is a renowned financial educator and bestselling author who’s just released
Shani Taylor on mentoring, scaling up, and authentic business growth
On this episode of Flying Solo, host Cec Busby sits down with business mentor and founder of scaledup.io, Shani Taylor. Together, they cut through the noise and hype surrounding business mentoring, addressing the real challenges that solo and small business owners face when trying to scale. Shani Thares her no-nonsense insights on everything from moving beyond the solopreneur phase, to managing ra
Summer Session 2025 Highlights: Why emotional intelligence is the key to business success
Don't know your IQ from your EQ? Never fear, kick back, and check out our summer season highlight as we dive into a conversation with Amy Jacobson on emotional intelligence and why it's so crucial for business success.
Amy Jacobson is a human behaviour and emotional intelligence specialist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. She has made it her mission to help leaders and organisations emb
Summer Session 2025 Highlights: Essential resilience skills for solopreneurs
Looking for a great listen this summer? Check out our highlights from the past year and learn a new skill today!
This week's episode of Flying Solo focuses on the often overlooked yet crucial aspect of being a solo entrepreneur—our personal wellbeing and resilience.
Melli O'Brien, renowned coach, mindfulness educator, and author of Deep Resilience has aided over a million individuals worldwide
Summer Session 2025 Highlights: Transforming busy into productive
Today we are joined by Simi Rayat, a global productivity expert, business psychologist and founder of Wellbeing Face.
In our conversation, we delve into productivity and emotional wellbeing. Simi shares her journey from a budding interest in psychology to becoming an advocate for enhancing productivity through a scientifically backed approach.
Together, we explore key concepts from her latest
Summer Session 2025 Highlights: How to master your sales technique
Looking for inspiration to kick-start the new year? Check out our summer session highlights for the best advice we've heard from experts this year...
In this episode, we're joined by David Fastuca, co-author of the B2B Sales Playbook. David, who has successfully built a $150 million sales pipeline and scaled a SaaS business in a competitive market, shares his expertise on developing a simple, rep
Summer Session 2025 Highlights: How to set the right money mindset
Summer's here, and we're taking a break, so we've put together a season of summer highlights for your listening pleasure. Kick back and enjoy!
Money! How to manage it, how to make the most of it, and how to attract more of it, are questions we’d all like answered and this week’s guest, Clare Wood, has some practical solutions.
Clare is a sought-after money mentor, author, speaker and CPA-qualif
Summer Session 2025 Highlights: Making AI your business ally
As you kick back over summer, check out our season highlights for great advice on hot topics for small business owners.
If the mention of AI makes your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone—but what if AI could actually make your business smoother, more efficient, and free up valuable time?
To help unravel the mystery (and bust a few myths), Cec is joined by Tracy Sheen, award-winning business tech
Moving beyond good enough: Unlocking your business potential with Claire Gray
People and culture specialist Claire Gray, author of the new book Thriving Teams: When Teams Unite, Align and Achieve, dives into what truly makes a business excel—whether you’re leading a handful of people, working with an evolving group of freelancers, or just starting to build your own crew.
Claire shares insights from her extensive experience in leadership development, team dynamics, and her
The pulse of empathy: Melinda McCormack on creating real change in a disconnected worls
Melinda McCormack unpacks the growing sense of isolation many of us feel—at work, in our communities, and even at home—thanks to our fast-paced, tech-heavy lives.
In this episode, we explore the art and science of empathy, drawing from Melinda McCormack’s decades of experience helping leaders and teams navigate challenging emotional terrain. With insights from her new book, “Pulse: Empathy Is Yo
From struggle street to wealth creation: Andrew Baxter on building your financial future
From his humble beginnings in a working-class family to conquering the high-stakes trading floors of London, Andrew Baxter shares how those early struggles shaped his money mindset—and why he believes financial freedom is possible for anyone who’s willing to learn the process.
Andrew breaks down the myths and realities of investing, the emotional roadblocks that often hold us back, and practical
Embracing cringe moments: Jordana Borensztajn on humour, resilience, and authentic influence
Jordana Borensztajn is a comedian, keynote speaker, communication expert, and now, author of The Little Book of Influence.
From being escorted off Facebook’s Silicon Valley campus when she was dressed as a giant, like button to being booed on a cruise ship and even suffering an egg-related injury, Jordana has experienced her fair share of epic fails. But instead of shying away from these cringe-
The hardiness effect: How stress makes us stronger
Dr. Paul Taylor is a former Royal Navy air crew officer turned neuroscientist, psychologist, and exercise physiologist, to break down the concept of ‘Death by Comfort’, Dr. Taylor’s new book, The Hardiness Effect, explores how embracing a little stress and discomfort can make us stronger, sharper, and healthier.
Dr Taylor dives into the science behind resilience, the dangers of modern convenience
Breaking up with busy: How doing less can boost your productivity
Donna McGeorge is a productivity expert and bestselling author. In her latest book, Red Brick Thinking’ Donna shares why our instinct to always add more—tasks, meetings, apps—might be holding us back, and how strategic subtraction can help us achieve more with less stress.
In this chat, we dive into practical ways to break up with the busy, how to set healthy boundaries (without guilt!), and why
Finding your heart’s journey: Lessons from Peter Baines and Hands Across the Water
Peter Baines is one of Australia’s most impactful solopreneurs. After serving as a forensic investigator and responding to major disasters like the Bali bombings and Boxing Day tsunami, Peter found his purpose in building children's charity Hands Across the Water.
In this episode of Flying Solo, he shares advice on finding a journey worthy of your heart and soul, as well as practical guidance f
Riding the waves of mental health: Cooper Chapman’s journey from pro surfer to wellbeing advocate
Cooper Chapman is a former top-100 professional surfer who has transformed his passion for riding waves into a mission for improving mental health and wellbeing.
Cooper is the founder of The Good Human Factory, an organisation dedicated to equipping everyday Aussies with practical mental health tools. Drawing from his elite sports background and personal journey, Cooper shares how small, consiste
Building resilience and mental health for soloists with Leanne Faulkner
On this episode of Flying Solo, Cec Busby sits down with Leanne Faulkner, a small business mental health expert, researcher, and former entrepreneur. Leanne shares her inspiring journey from building Billy Goat Soap—a business sparked by her son's eczema—to becoming a leading advocate for the mental health and wellbeing of soloists and micro business owners. Leanne offers fresh research insights a
How to negotiate more effectively
In this episode, Cec Busby sits down with negotiation whiz Glin Bailey. Glin's a coach, author, speaker, and all-around professional who has helped everyone from big-name executives to small business owners sharpen their negotiating skills.
Today, Glin is sharing all her best advice from her book, The Negotiation Playbook, and breaking down simple, practical ways you can get better results in you
Why chasing growth can trap entrepreneurs: Brad Giles on building a better business
In today’s episode, host Cec Busby sits down with Brad Giles—business coach, entrepreneur, and author of the new book, "Bigger Isn’t Better, Better is Better."
Brad brings over 25 years of experience, having founded multiple companies and created more than a thousand strategic plans with CEOs and owner-led businesses. In this conversation, Brad challenges the common narrative that business growth
From rock bottom to redemption: Understanding men's mental health
[Trigger warning] This episode of Flying Solo discusses depression and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised.
On this episode of Flying Solo, host Cec Busby dives deep into a topic that too often remains in the shadows: men’s mental health. With Are You OK? Day around the corner and financial, emotional, and social pressures weighing heavily on solo business owners, now is the time fo
Breaking the entrepreneurial ceiling: Sustainable small business success
In this episode of Flying Solo, Cec Busby sits down with Chris Green. Chris has over two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses to success.
So if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the chaos of running your own business, Chris brings practical advice and tried-and-true strategies to help you shift from a stressed-out, overloaded operator to an effective leader with a sca
Practical ways to nurture human skills and empathy
Cec Busby sits down with Renata Squario, an expert with over three decades of experience in learning and development and the founder of MaxMe.
After 30 years in the corporate world, Renata made it her mission to democratise the development of “human skills”—the personal and interpersonal strengths we need to thrive in business and life, but rarely get taught.
Cec and Renata dive deep into the
From employee videos to personal branding: Social media strategies that work
Melissa Laurie is the founder of Oysterly Media—a fast-growing social video agency that’s making big waves across Australia, Asia, and beyond. With over 1000s of followers on TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn, plus brand collaborations with giants like Hilton and Microsoft, Melissa is redefining how brands use short form video to connect with their audiences.
Together, Cec and Melissa dive deep into
Demystifying AI: Human-first strategies for small business success
Leanne Shelton is an AI coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Human Edge AI Training. Leanne’s journey from content marketer and copywriter to AI advocate proves that you don’t need a tech background to harness the power of AI in your business.
If the thought of AI makes you feel overwhelmed or worried about losing your “human touch,” this episode is your perfect antidote. Leanne shares her miss
From burnout to balance: Science backed ways to beat burnout and boost energy
With hustle culture running rampant and burnout becoming all too familiar, Tim Jack Adams is on a mission to help Australians flip the script on stress, reconnect with ourselves, our communities, and nature.
Drawing from his new book, "Energised," Tim shares science-backed strategies and simple daily habits that actually work to recharge our batteries and move from exhaustion to sustainable wel
The $2 Million tipping point: essential shifts for small business success
Jenny Stillwell is a renowned business strategist, former CEO, and author of "The 7% Club." Jenny brings decades of experience guiding businesses through the ups and downs of growth. In this epsidoe of Flying Solo she dives deep into why the $2 million mark is such a crucial tipping point for scaling up.
Cec and Jenny explore everything from mindset shifts and delegation challenges to the power
Closing the Empathy Gap: Daniel Murray on Leadership Skills for Soloists and Entrepreneurs
Daniel Murray is a leadership expert, speaker, and author of the game-changing new book, The Empathy Gap. Daniel shares his personal journey from a highly analytical thinker who struggled with empathy, to an advocate who believes that empathy isn’t just a “soft skill”, it’s a strategic superpower every business leader can learn and harness.
Daniel breaks down why empathy is so crucial in today’s
How to create a purpose driven personal brand
In today’s episode, host Cec Busby sits down with Vinisha Rathod—Sydney-based branding specialist, keynote speaker, and founder of P3 Studio. Vinisha isn’t just flipping the script on personal branding; she’s rewriting the whole playbook.
Drawing on her 15 years of experience helping leaders and businesses make a real impact, Vinisha shares her unique approach to building a personal brand that go
Mastering End of Financial Year: Tax tips for soloists
In this week's episode of Flying Solo Cec is joined by Mark Chapman, Director of Tax Communication at H&R Block, to break down everything you need to know about end-of-financial-year preparation.
Find out everything from how to get your paperwork in order, to avoiding common mistakes. Make sure you’re not leaving any money on the table when it comes to deductions.
Mark offers practical advice
Fair go for small business: Navigating red tape and rising costs
Cec Busby sits down with Luke Achterstraat, CEO of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA), for a discussion about the current landscape for small businesses.
With a major decision from the Fair Work Commission to raise the minimum wage by 3.75% set to take effect, Cec and Luke unpack what this change—and a host of other pressing issues such as rising business costs, incre
Making AI your business ally: Tech tips from Tracy Sheen
If the mention of AI makes your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone—but what if AI could actually make your business smoother, more efficient, and free up valuable time?
To help unravel the mystery (and bust a few myths), Cec is joined by Tracy Sheen, award-winning business tech expert, speaker, founder of The Digital Guide, and bestselling author. With over 30 years spent in the tech trenches—and
Unlocking earning power: Your guide to financial confidence and career success
Roxanne Calder is a recruitment expert, business founder, and author of the eye-opening book "Earning Power." In this episode Ce and Roxanne unpack the core moments that shape our financial futures, from pay negotiations and navigating maternity leave to the small, everyday decisions that can make a big difference over time. With the gender pay gap costing women a million dollars over their lifeti
Why emotional intelligence is the secret to business success
Amy Jacobson is a human behaviour and emotional intelligence specialist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. She has made it her mission to help leaders and organisations embed emotional intelligence into their workplace culture—something she believes is often overlooked, yet crucial for business success.
In this conversation, Cec and Amy explore what emotional intelligence really is, why it
How to unlock the power of reinvention
Cec Busby sits down with Gary Waldon—a true master of transformation, whose career has spanned an incredible 44 different jobs, from teacher to topless waiter to CEO advisor, and now bestselling author.
Together, they dive deep into the topic of reinvention and the inevitability of change, whether it comes by choice or crashes into your life unexpectedly. Gary shares stories from his colorful car
From burnout to boss: How Fiona Campbell built a thriving VA empire
In this episode of Flying Solo, we chat with Fiona Campbell – founder of Thought Penny and the VA Lead Network – about how she turned redundancy on maternity leave into a booming remote business. Fiona shares her journey from C-suite EA to virtual assistant queen, her top tips for setting up systems that scale, and how she gets a whopping 70% open rate on her emails. If you’re drowning in to-dos,
Mental strength for solopreneurs: Essential resilience skills with Melli O'Brien
This week's episode of Flying Solo focuses on the often overlooked yet crucial aspect of being a solo entrepreneur—our personal wellbeing and resilience.
Melli O'Brien, renowned coach, mindfulness educator, and author of Deep Resilience has aided over a million individuals worldwide in finding inner calm and clarity. She shares her personal journey from dealing with mental health crises to becom
Shani Taylor's Blueprint for scaling micro businesses to millions
Shani Taylor is an award-winning business coach, speaker, best-selling author, and even hailed as the Global Coach of the Year by the Duchess of York. Her passion lies in empowering everyday Aussies to become masters of leadership, sales, and human behaviour, ensuring they can scale their businesses without facing burnout.
In this episode, Shani shares her unique journey from a challenging upbrin
Achieving financial freedom: Todd Polke shares strategies for solopreneurs
Todd Polke, is an investor, entrepreneur, and international educator in wealth creation. With over two decades of experience assisting thousands in mastering their finances, Todd is here to share insights from his new book, "Escape the Middle." This episode promises to equip you with strategies to tackle financial stagnation and construct a future tailored to your financial goals. Whether you're j
Solo success: How to build a wealthy and purposeful life
Emma Lagerlow, a wealth and mindset coach, entrepreneur, and author of Worthy and Wealthy. In this episode of Flying Solo, Emma shares her journey and insights on building a life of abundance by aligning self-worth, purpose, well-being, and time.
Listeners can expect to learn about the five pillars Emma believes make up a truly wealthy life, how self-worth influences financial empowerment, and wh
From relationships to revenue: Sales strategies for success
In the episode, we're joined by the incredible Ingrid Maynard, a renowned sales performance expert and founder of The Sales Doctor. Ingrid is here to revolutionise the way you think about selling!
We'lll dive into Ingrid's game-changing approach that turns your entire business into a sales engine without the usual pressure. Ingrid shares why simply being customer-centric isn't enough anymore and h
From passion to profit: Building a successful business with Melissa Browne
Melissa Browne, an award-winning former accountant and financial advisor who has built three seven-figure businesses in different industries. In this episode of Flying Solo Melissa shares her journey from an accidental business owner to a strategic entrepreneur, She discusses why now is the perfect time to start a business and offers practical insights for soloists and small business owners on man
Mastering sales tactics with David Fastuca
In today's episode, we're joined by David Fastuca, co-author of the B2B Sales Playbook. David, who has successfully built a $150 million sales pipeline and scaled a SaaS business in a competitive market, shares his expertise on developing a simple, repeatable sales system that stands out from the pushy tactics many dread. We'll explore key aspects like the impact of AI on sales, the importance of
Breaking Barriers: Irene Tsang on funding female founders with LiftWomen
In this episode of Flying Solo, we dive into the inspiring journey of Irene Tsang, a trailblazer for female entrepreneurship in Australia. After a successful corporate career in Asia, Irene made a bold leap to establish LiftWomen, Australia's pioneering platform dedicated to empowering and funding female entrepreneurs. Motivated by her own experiences of gender bias in the corporate sector, she is
Founder power: How Lisa Jones is fuelling female business growth
Lisa Jones is a dynamic force in the world of entrepreneurship. The founder of several successful brands, Lisa shares her journey from corporate roles to building multimillion-dollar businesses, including the inspiring backstory of her eco-friendly nappy brand, Ecoriginals and the origins of her latest venture She-com. Lisa discusses the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs, from funding and f
BEST OF 2024: TikTok marketing: How to leverage social for business
With a background rooted in a family skincare business, Olivia Jenkins brings over a decade of experience in navigating the ups and downs of the industry. From mastering the art of tenacity to juggling a career, pregnancy, and education, Olivia's journey is one of resilience and determination. She joins us on Flying Solo to share her top learnings from the world of e-commerce, brand strategy, and
BEST OF 2024: Rethinking customer experience
Jaqui Scammell is the CEO of ServiceQ and an expert with over 35 years of experience in customer service. On this week's episode of Flying Solo, Jaqui shares her journey from working at McDonald's to leading major stadium events, to ultimately founding ServiceQ with a mission to redefine service.
Jaqui unpacks the impact of the pandemic on customer service, the essential elements of leadership, t
BEST OF 2024: Understanding your ideal client: Strategies for business success
In this episode of Flying Solo, we're joined by business coach and entrepreneur and author Jim Cocks, as he shares his journey from performer to the corporate world to coaching and entrepreneurship. With a focus on understanding the ideal client, the significance of self-care, and strategies for building authentic connections, Jim provides valuable advice for aspiring and established entrepreneurs
BEST OF 2024: Rethinking resilience: Emotional wellbeing in a time of uncertainty
Joe Pane is a seasoned psychologist and sociologist who has been aiding businesses and individuals in navigating uncertainty for over twenty years. Pane is the creator of the emotional fitness formula and is an authority on mindset. His new book, Courage To Be You, is filled with valuable advice on reframing feelings around uncertainty for a happier healthier existence.
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