Best Footpaths Podcasts (2024)

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How to ‘turn off’ while still supporting your clients 22:36

4h ago22:36

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Katrina Spratley has run her bookkeeping business for 20 years on the Gold Coast and has developed a way of working that really suits her lifestyle. She has some great tips to ensure you charge what you’re worth and how to avoid getting too 'drawn in' if client demands are overwhelming.By First Class Accounts

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Less clients, but with greater turnover 28:40

11d ago28:40

28:40

This is the model that Carl Zwartkruis adopts in his business. Effectively working as a Chief Financial Officer, Carl spends most days working at his clients' offices and has done so for coming up to a decade. It's how he prefers to work and illustrates the flexibility of the First Class Accounts franchise and how it aligns with your expertise and …

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Don’t get too busy before you bring on support 26:57

2M ago26:57

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In her twentieth year with First Class Accounts, Renae Pitargue has some important lessons to share. As a self-confessed perfectionist, she had a problem ‘letting go’ as she grew and expanded. How she overcame this and successfully maintains a growing business to this day reveals a host of good tips and strategies.…

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Tamika Huston's Episode - "Skeleton Key" 48:19

2M ago48:19

48:19

Send us a Text Message. When nursing student, Tamika Huston goes missing from Spartanburg, South Carolina in May of 2004, her aunt, the investigators and the community as a whole come together to find her. Tamika's case inspired the creation of The Black and Missing Foundation and sparked the first national conversation regarding the racial dispari…

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Jessi Jezewska Stevens on Geneva, Gettysburg, Krakow, Tuscany, Siberia, Indiana; on writing for two days and editing for a year; on honeymoons; on precise descriptions and hope; on landing in JFK; and ... 43:47

2M ago43:47

43:47

Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. In this edition, I’m joined by the writer Jessi Jezewska Stev…

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The importance of face-to-face when business shifts to remote 21:53

3M ago21:53

21:53

Serge Crismale never thought he’d be in his business this long, but strange things happen when you start enjoying yourself. Now in the early stages of designing his exit strategy, Serge is considering his options and reviewing the ways he works. One key consideration is the role of real life get-togethers, both with staff and clients.…

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A strong desire to get things moving 25:37

4M ago25:37

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From attending her first overseas conference while still undergoing training, to attracting a client before she was truly ready, Jana Aldhaibi has committed to making her business work. We catch her less than a year into her practice and her proactive style continues.By First Class Accounts

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Hilary Bradt on getting lost; on the Galapagos and Inca Trail in the 1970s; on aerograms v social media; on hitch-hiking at 82; on her guidebooks to Burma, Iraq, Iran and N Korea; on public footpaths and ... 35:50

4M ago35:50

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Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. In this edition, I’m joined by the writer Hilary Bradt to dis…

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Lynda & Dawn's Episode - The Footpath Murders 57:06

4M ago57:06

57:06

Send us a Text Message. The FF Duo recaps and provides updates on the FIRST CASE EVER to use DNA to find and convict a murderer. This episode discusses Episode 4 from Season 1 called, The Footpath Murders. Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth were young vibrant 15 year old girls. Colin Pitchfork brutally took Lynda’s life in 1983 and Dawn’s in 1986 and he …

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Why small can be beautiful 25:16

5M ago25:16

25:16

When Jeffrey Phillips left University he walked straight into an accounting career and quickly realised that sitting at a desk all day crunching numbers wasn't for him. With an idea of how he wanted to balance life and work, he bravely started his own franchise business. Twelve years on, he's successfully designed his ideal venture, one where small…

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Ginanne Brownell on hearing clarinets and trombones by a Nairobi city dump; on a fairytale morphing; on big skies; on searching for a cemetery by Lake Michigan; on her next book: a global surrogacy journey ... 28:59

5M ago28:59

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Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. In this edition, I’m joined by the writer Ginanne Brownell, t…

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Lonnie Turner Sr.'s Episode - "Funeral Services" 47:22

6M ago47:22

47:22

Send us a Text Message. When the city of Navasota, Texas finds a beloved leader of their community and local funeral director Lonnie Turner, Sr. shot to death in his home, his son Lonnie Jr. becomes the prime suspect. The FF Duo recaps, reviews and discusses the evidence used to solve the case... Is Ballistic Evidence still reliable and admissible …

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How Elisa brings years of experience to franchisee support 23:07

6M ago23:07

23:07

After many years as a First Class franchisee, Elisa Mayenco's needs changed and it was time to consider exiting her business. As we'll hear, this she did successfully, but happily her knowledge and skills have been retained in her new role supporting new bookkeepers.By First Class Accounts

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Caren Campano's Episode - "The House that Roared" 45:49

6M ago45:49

45:49

Send us a Text Message. In 1992 wife and mother of 3, Caren Campano disappeared from her Oklahoma City home after a loud argument with her husband. A large blood stain, a weak alibi, 'reverse paternity' dna testing and the use of luminol to expose blood spatter all lead to solving this case. "The House That Roared" is episode 3 in season 1 of Foren…

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Tammy & Renee's Episode - "Expert Witness" 52:09

7M ago52:09

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Send us a Text Message. When a woman is found sexually assaulted and murdered in her apartment with her unharmed 1 year old baby, the common-law and abusive husband is immediately the suspect. Then three years later a young woman survives a violent rape but the cases aren't connected until 10 years later due to a mix of coincidence, law changes and…

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How positive self-talk can help get you through the early days 24:50

7M ago24:50

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When Bhayva Mittal started his bookkeeping business late last year, he was understandably a little nervous. Gone was the constant flow of work and a regular paycheck. However, holding the goal of an improved work/life balance and financial independence helped carry him through the early months. Thanks to this positive outlook and a commitment to ef…

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Nastassja Martin on her near-death encounter with a Kamchatka bear; on the boundaries between humankind and nature; on linear v spiral storytelling; on being in between worlds; on dreams, and on waking ... 49:44

7M ago49:44

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Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. In this edition, I’m joined by the writer Nastassja Martin to…

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Trey Cooley's Episode - "The Magic Bullet" 54:35

8M ago54:35

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Send us a Text Message. This episode covers the tragic death of 14 year old Trey Cooley while helping out a competitive shooting event at a Dallas gun club. Investigators and forensic computer animation is used to help Trey's heartbroken father find answers. Sources: Forensic Files Season 1 Episode 2 Wikipedia https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2014/0…

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The Copycat Zodiac Killer - “Signs of the Zodiac” 47:14

8M ago47:14

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Send us a Text Message. A 'copycat' serial killer trying to impersonate the 1960's Zodiac Killer, stalked the streets of New York in the 1990's and had the NYPD consulting star charts, WWII code breakers, handwriting experts and "questioned documents examiners".... Our hearts are with the victims and their families: Mario Orozco Germán Montenegro J…

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Doing due diligence 29:28

8M ago29:28

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In his area of franchisee recruitment, Howard Kodra recommends extensive and careful research when contemplating this investment in your future. He wants to ensure First Class Accounts are a good fit and in this podcast we find out how his past experience influences his approach.By First Class Accounts

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Steven Robard's Episode - “Death Play” 49:37

9M ago49:37

49:37

Send us a Text Message. Shakespeare, Legally Blonde, and JANSPORT BACKPACKS, OH MY! Listen to the Forensic Files Duo recap and review the Forensic Files Episode called Death Play. In this episode we discuss the death of Steven Robards and how his daughter Marie, ALMOST got away with murder. Content Warning: The topic of suicide is mentioned in this…

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Why following a familiar footpath made so much sense 21:45

9M ago21:45

21:45

When Robyn Welch decided to break away from employment and start her own journey, she didn't need to look far for encouragement. With her older sister already in the First Class family and loving it, the decision was not hard to make. In this interview, we catch her in the early stages of her business with the future vision still taking shape.…

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Helle’s Episode - “The Disappearance of Helle Crafts” 1:00:17

9M ago1:00:17

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Send us a Text Message. Join The Forensic Files Duo kick off the podcast as they recap the very first episode of the very first season of Forensic Files covering The Disappearance of Helle Crafts. This case is also known as “The wood chipper murder”. Special appearance by the famous forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee… Danielle includes recent updates…

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Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ on life in Lagos and Norwich; on how family pressure shapes you; on hope as something active; on walking to get out of one’s head; on random news items; and on writing a story, leaving ... 42:51

9M ago42:51

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Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. In this edition, I’m joined by the writer Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ t…

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Shining the spotlight on the Australian Bookkeepers Network 24:30

10M ago24:30

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In this podcast we meet Peter Thorp one of the founding principals of ABN and learn about their important role in the bookkeeping industry. Peter shares a summary of how things are changing, an insight into the likely impact of artificial intelligence and the benefits to the client/bookkeeper relationship.…

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How Jackie narrowly avoided burnout and the lessons she's learned 21:45

11M ago21:45

21:45

Based in Subiaco, WA, Jackie Becker loves her area and has enjoyed over a decade in her business with plans for at least another ten years. It's not all been straightforward, however and on a few occasions she has really felt the pressure. In this podcast, she candidly shares her experiences and her tips.…

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Shining the spotlight on MYOB 18:40

12M ago18:40

18:40

As Community Relations Manager at MYOB and head of her own bookkeeping business, it was no surprise to hear some gems regarding business building from Leanne Berry. Another passionate and dedicated supporter of the First Class Accounts network.By First Class Accounts

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Daljit Nagra on his sense of mischief; on abandoning 30 line poems; on his first language Punjabi; on listening to Miles Davis; on fully expecting to fail; on the nine-metre man and snake gods; and on ... 36:35

12M ago36:35

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Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home.In this edition, I’m joined by the writer Daljit Nagra to disc…

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The marketing plans work! 23:26

1y ago23:26

23:26

Since starting his franchise 3 years ago, Deepak Vallabh has worked hard to structure the business to ideally suit his life and professional goals. As we hear, things are developing very well and he’s mightily impressed with the results he’s achieved using tried and tested marketing strategies.By First Class Accounts

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Khashayar J Khabushani on hyphenated identity; on Dodgers jerseys and drinking beer; on memoir v fiction; on belonging where we are born; on hopefulness and youthfulness; on the myth of LA; and on missing ... 45:01

1y ago45:01

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Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. In this edition, I’m joined by the writer Khashayar J Khabush…

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Hanne Ørstavik on love, love and more love; on travelling with her books; on openness and vulnerability as two sides of the same thing; on 16 books written as one big novel; on the power of silence in ... 47:21

1y ago47:21

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Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. In this edition, I’m joined by the writer Hanne Ørstavik to d…

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Knowing where you’re going and how to get there 25:24

1y ago25:24

25:24

Trent McLaren has been in the Accounting and FinTech industry for over a decade and has worked with a number of leaders in the field. He’s recently established ‘Journey’ a business dedicated to furthering growth and success and it’s going gangbusters. In this episode he talks about the importance of a clear vision, how to keep the culture alive and…

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Damian Le Bas on rambunctious families; on van life; on slag heaps and rubbish tips; on lecturing kids; on the only seasons of summer and winter; on the question “where are you from?”; and on looking like ... 47:07

1y ago47:07

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Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home.In this edition, I’m joined by the writer Damian Le Bas to dis…

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Realising that people want to meet you 21:50

1y ago21:50

21:50

A new start-up, Sarah Tice has long had a picture of the business she wishes to grow and how it will fit into her life. In this podcast, we learn about her plans and processes and some great strategies for anyone fearful of networking and promotion.By First Class Accounts

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Sophie Ward on experimental education; on flaws and frailties and guilt; on saying “my wife”; on child acting; on the US-Vietnam War; on her superpower; on writing more about Detective Sergeant Carter; ... 39:04

1+ y ago39:04

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Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home.In this edition, I’m joined by the writer Sophie Ward to discu…

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Knowing what to do when you need to grow 20:30

1+ y ago20:30

20:30

Andrew Walker has run his business for a little over ten years and is currently, pleasantly full with ideal clients. Clearly this has taken work and Andrew is not the kind of person to take anything for granted. Should the situation change, he knows what to do to top up his new business opportunities and in this podcast he shares his tips.…

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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o on riding matatus in Kenya; on the community he misses most; on torture and imagination; on the fun of writing a book on toilet paper; on birds, bees and butterflies; on which book is ... 52:02

1+ y ago52:02

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Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home.In this edition, I’m joined by the writer and scholar Ngũgĩ wa…

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Allowing time for trust to build 25:55

1+ y ago25:55

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When Ana Hindocha started her business, she knew that growth might take some time. She realised that allowing someone to dive into your finances calls for a high degree of trust and that was a process that could not be rushed. Happily she was prepared to wait while steadily building relationships. It's starting to pay off and she's loving her work.…

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WKRIO 002: Voices From the Past! or... Voices from the Trail 2018 1:41:01

1+ y ago1:41:01

1:41:01

_[NOTE: Due to poor producer skills, this episode was nearly lost to time. But thanks to some more experience, better audio editing tools (Thanks Patrons!) and quite a bit of luck... I think something was able to salvaged here. Happy to be able to share the stories from this night with you. Sorry for any residual poor audio quality. It remains the …

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Doreen Cunningham on Arctic ice; on bullying; on community as hope; on the fact there are whales singing in the sea still, in spite of it all; on Amtrak trains; on bank loans and luck; on mothering; on ... 47:04

1+ y ago47:04

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Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. In this edition, I’m joined by the writer Doreen Cunningham t…

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Getting set for success 21:13

1+ y ago21:13

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For nearly a decade, Monique Kalter has helped First Class franchisees set up their business and prepare for growth. In this podcast, we hear about the breadth of training and the importance of the wider network.By First Class Accounts

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Kylie Moore-Gilbert on her most treasured possession in prison; on training herself to memorise everything in a room, and on recall; on solitary confinement, hope and freedom; on how it feels to be in ... 34:20

1+ y ago34:20

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Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. In this edition, I’m joined by the writer and scholar Kylie M…

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"Just doing a good job" 25:37

1+ y ago25:37

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Kentucky born, Maria Jowett came to Australia with a background in corporate management, yet didn't hesitate to start her own business. In this podcast, we learn some of the reasons she's been chosen as our Franchisee Of The Year and - spoiler alert! - it has a fair bit to do with just doing a good job.…

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WKRIO 001 Have You Heard the Good Word? 18:22

1+ y ago18:22

18:22

A small change in the format here... A "Who Knows?!" episode of RIO. Clara and I ramble through Oatka Park and I describe a little bit of what's going on with this here podcast. Support Running Inside Out PodcastBy Run Inside Out - Chris O'Brien

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Osman Yousefzada on writing about a community that didn’t want to be documented; on illiteracy; on being polite; on his photographic memory and eye for detail; on being on an eternal road; on the right ... 37:50

1+ y ago37:50

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Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. In this edition, I speak with the writer Osman Yousefzada to …

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111: One of Those Beard Shaving Moments 1:08:05

1+ y ago1:08:05

1:08:05

Scott Magee, Race Director of Twisted Branch 100k joins. We chat about what it's like to not be on the internet, taking unintentional breaks (ahem cough, cough) and of course Twisted and Frozen Branches. There was a time when Scott didn't run a lot. Then he did run a lot. And as often happens to many of us in the trail running community, the desire…

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Your business, your way. 27:42

1+ y ago27:42

27:42

As he enters his 21st year with the franchise, we catch up with Andrew Eustace. A man with, as he says, a 'just get on with it' attitude. From the outset shunning business plans and marketing plans, Andrew has designed his business, his way. But as you'll hear, he's always had a picture of where he's headed and how to get there.…

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Frances Stonor Saunders on stamp-collecting; on Alzheimer’s and collective amnesia; on folding maps the wrong way; on what you would take if you were fleeing; on subversive humour; on inanimate objects; ... 45:08

1+ y ago45:08

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Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. In this edition, I speak with the writer Frances Stonor Saund…

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Nurturing faith in yourself 23:41

1+ y ago23:41

23:41

A very recent start-up, one of Wayne Spencer's biggest challenges has been building faith in himself. He's learnt a great deal from existing franchisees and through his strategy of simply getting out and about and talking to people his business is steadily growing.By First Class Accounts

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Justin Marozzi on what makes a city great; on wanting to live in Istanbul, but not Jerusalem; on finding your bearings in time and space; on pilgrimages; on feeling like an outsider more than ever; on ... 42:17

1+ y ago42:17

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Welcome to the travel/literary podcast The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan. This is a series of conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. In this edition, I speak with the writer Justin Marozzi to di…

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