JohnPaul public
[search 0]
More
Download the App!
show episodes
 
Hi. My name is JohnPaul and I am a musician. I have been playing music for over 20 years and I have been recording for just as long. This podcast is all about recording. Recording a podcast, recording music, making music, digital audio Workstations, live recording. Cover art photo provided by James Stamler on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@jamesstamler
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
Award winning director, JohnPaul The Pope talks with people from the adult industry in an open conversation format that helps humanize his guest, and get to know them on a more personal level.
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
Join JP Baric, CEO and founder of Aurum Capital Ventures, as he dives into the world of cryptocurrency and explores how digital currency is changing the way the world thinks about money through conversations with thought-leaders in the space.
  continue reading
 
The podcast is about leadership and what it means to be a leader. Not only my thoughts on leadership but also speaking to other leaders in their fields, sport, business, finance, social to get their take on it. Also speaking about all things business and what it takes to grow and scale a successful business. Telling the truth about the pitfalls and issues we face in business. Get in Touch: https://www.facebook.com/agencyconsulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-14167211/ https://twit ...
  continue reading
 
Tune in to John-Paul Iwuoha's unique podcast for practical tips, advice, and insights that'll improve your chances of starting, growing, or turning around your business. If you're an African entrepreneur, or you do (or plan to do) business in Africa, you'll love how John-Paul thinks and talks about strategy, exploiting business ideas and opportunities, market entry, sales and customer acquisition, growth, expansion, raising capital and funding, developing strong business systems, leadership, ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
I've been away from the podcast for a year due to an unplanned sabbatical. I'm back with great news and an important announcement. 10 years after launching Smallstarter Africa, we have re-launched as Activator HQ. Our mission to support entrepreneurs is the same, but our new strategic focus is to make it easier and faster for our audience to start …
  continue reading
 
“You can’t train 100%, 100% of the time.” This is one of my own quotes that I strongly believe in and I took it from time spent in my sporting career. This quote also applies to business and how I think you should be treating your team. What I mean by this is if you push your staff members too hard, you will get the opposite result of what you want…
  continue reading
 
In this special episode, John talks to Founder and CEO of The Behaviour Company, Anne-Maartje Oud. For 20 years, Anne-Maartje Oud has been a behavioural advisor/consultant, trainer, chairwoman and keynote speaker. She is the CEO and founder of The Behaviour Company based in Amsterdam, customising personal development programs for companies and orga…
  continue reading
 
In this special episode, John talks to Mindset Coach and Founder and CEO of InspirEngage International, Melody Hossaini. Melody launched her social enterprise, InspirEngage International, way back in 2009 and has since gone on to take the company global. As a personal growth expert, she helps to inspire and motivate people, developing them to be th…
  continue reading
 
In this special episode, John talks to Founder and President of The Body Language Institute and New York Times best-selling Author, Janine Driver. Janine is a body language expert and a true leader in her field. She has a wealth of experience and has spoken at four different Tedx Talks, she is a body language contributor for the NBC Today show in A…
  continue reading
 
You might be wondering what a neghead is but don’t worry, I do go into it in the episode!! The reason for the title of this episode follows a lot of feedback I received on social media after I posted this topic online. People were messaging me and asking for advice on how to deal with negative people in their lives. Now, I’m no agony uncle but I do…
  continue reading
 
The title of this episode is something many of us struggle to answer. In this episode, John shares his top tips on when exactly enough really is enough. In business, we always feel like we need to keep going but have you asked yourself if you are following your original business plan? Have you deviated from it and is that affecting your business in…
  continue reading
 
Are you always honest with yourself and others? In this episode, John provides advice on how to deliver brutal honesty and why it is important to be able to do this. John recently wrote an article on this subject and how brutal honesty needs to come from yourself as well as other people. If you can be honest with yourself, this will allow you to ta…
  continue reading
 
Do you need to brush up on specific areas of your business? Are you even qualified in that area? In this episode, John provides his 5 top course topics you should be covering to help you and your business. As well as other topics, John talks about the importance of learning the ins and outs of finance and how to make sure you are on top of it. Are …
  continue reading
 
Here we are… The first episode of 2023!! With a new year in mind, John wanted to touch on something that tends to be in a lot of people’s new year resolutions and that is how to be more productive. During this episode, John provides 3 tips on what you can do to have a better, more effective year. He talks about a specific phrase he uses, “No agenda…
  continue reading
 
In this special episode, John talks to Senior Lecturer in Consumer Behaviour and Retailing, Dr. Amna Khan. Dr. Khan uses her consumer and retailing knowledge to provide regular commentary to national, international and regional media outlets, providing interviews to BBC Breakfast, ITV and others as well as giving her expert opinion on Channel 5 ret…
  continue reading
 
This is a slightly different episode to what you might expect. John describes this one as a ‘self-promo’ episode, talking about some of the content in his upcoming online course which has been created by John to help agency owners fully understand the business fundamentals that make the biggest difference to every successful business. During this e…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, John speaks about a popular phrase that he lives by, “How you do the little things is how you do everything.” The little things in life count. They can tell you a lot about a person, how they treat people, how they think etc. Things that we consider to be little and less important can also be hard for a lot of people to do but you …
  continue reading
 
Welcome to the new season of The Digital Gold Podcast. This is season two and I'm sitting here today with Stefan Russ, the founder of Laguna. Stefan, welcome to the show. Super excited to be here. I'm excited to launch it again, especially with you, man. It's a great story you have and I'm excited to dive into it for everyone. Yeah. So tell me more…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, John talks about how he deals with juggling multiple projects at any one time and even provides 6 useful tips on how you can do it better. This is something that we must deal with when we own a business. It can be very difficult to give enough time to people when there are a lot of people you need to speak to or a lot of projects y…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, John addresses one of the questions he is most often asked. ‘How do you have so much time to get everything done?’ It can often seem that way. The truth is it’s all about time management, or as John likes to refer to it as, priority or choice management. You can choose what you spend your time doing and ultimately what you consider…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, John wanted to talk about something he hasn’t spoken about much before in the podcast…leaving a legacy. Many people get into business for the here and now and don’t always think about the long game. What are your goals with the business? What will happen to the business when you’re no longer around? We need to think about these thi…
  continue reading
 
In this special episode, John talks to Selling Sunset cast member and luxury Real Estate Agent, Maya Vander. Maya has been working in real estate for nearly 10 years and has certainly worked hard to get to where she is. First working in retail, Maya eventually got her real estate license in Los Angeles and worked in 2 other brokerages before starti…
  continue reading
 
In this special episode, John talks to Letting Agent and expert property mentor, Katrina Jones. Katrina has a fascinating story. After making the decision at the age of 19 to sell her car, quit her job, change her name, and book a one-way ticket around the world, within 5 years’ time she would become an international award-winning Sales and Marketi…
  continue reading
 
In this special episode, John talks to CEO, Author and Consultant, Marlene Chism. Marlene is a very interesting person. She is a seasoned speaker, advisor and is widely recognised as the leading US authority on stopping workplace drama. John knew Marlene would be a great fit for the podcast because her knowledge will speak to a lot of you who might…
  continue reading
 
It’s frustrating to run a business that feels like a leaking bucket. That’s the situation in businesses that make money from sales, but there’s hardly anything left as profit. In this episode of the Smallstarter Business Podcast, I explore the common suspects in these kinds of businesses. I talk about how to look at your business data, and how to t…
  continue reading
 
Big companies can make great customers. They have deep pockets. They’re less price sensitive, and they are more likely to work with you for the long term. That’s why B2B sales can be an important growth opportunity for your business. In this episode of the podcast, I explore the opportunities and considerations for targeting B2B customers and 5 pra…
  continue reading
 
How do you deal with the mental, psychological and emotional stresses of building a business? Building a successful business is a marathon that takes a toll on your mind. That’s why you need endurance and coping mechanisms to support you. In this episode of the Smallstarter Business Podcast, I explore 5 effective mental exercises that can help entr…
  continue reading
 
99.99% of businesses sell a version of a product or service that already exists. This means that if you plan to start a new business or launch a new product, you will likely be facing a crowded or competitive market. Crowded markets can be a big advantage and a huge opportunity for newcomers. However, they also come with dangers and risks you need …
  continue reading
 
In this episode, John talks about the importance of recognising that you do, whatever role you are in, work in sales. A scary topic for some but John provides some extremely useful advice on how to improve your confidence in selling. It’s tough in real estate right now. Things aren’t happening as quickly as they used to and we need to do whatever w…
  continue reading
 
In this special episode, John talks to Teacher, Coach and Author, Nicholas Janni. Nicholas has a fascinating background. His father was a world-famous film producer, and his mother was one of the first women to gain a scholarship to Oxford University. An impressive family indeed but Nicholas certainly worked extremely hard to get to where he is tod…
  continue reading
 
Many small and mid-sized businesses are failing at customer service. This is a big opportunity for you because improving how you serve your customers can become a strong competitive advantage for your business. This episode is a mini-Masterclass in how you can achieve this. You’re going to unlearn some of the misconceptions you may have about your …
  continue reading
 
You cannot build a successful business on your own. You will likely need the help of employees. But how can you tell the right kind of person to hire for your business? How much knowledge, skill, and experience should they have? What kind of personality should you be looking for? In this episode of the Smallstarter Business Podcast, I discuss the 4…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, John delves into the significance of reading and why this task helps to create stronger leaders. John is an avid reader himself (as you’ll know from previous episodes) and has a sizeable library of great books. Reading has helped John to improve on many of his existing traits, including how to communicate better, empathy, critical …
  continue reading
 
How can you be sure your business is in good hands while you’re away on travel, vacation, study, or just busy taking care of another business? In this episode, I’m going to introduce you to the interesting concept of “vital signs”. It’s an effective tactic that is used to great effect in hospitals around the world. And there is a lot you can learn …
  continue reading
 
Many young businesses fail because they run out of money. Some of these failed businesses had great potential and may have become successful businesses if only they survived a little longer. Fortunately, this is a fixable problem. In this episode of the Smallstarter Business Podcast, I explore the most common reasons why young businesses fail and h…
  continue reading
 
In this special episode, John talks to Executive Confidence Coach, Beth Hope. Beth is a true expert in her field. She is a qualified coach and has a MSc in Psychology and neuroscience of mental health. During their time together, John and Beth talk all things confidence, how to achieve a higher level of confidence and the art of ‘active listening’.…
  continue reading
 
It’s boom time for startups around the world. Last year alone (2021), startups on the African continent raised over $4 billion from local and international investors. But do you really have to raise money from investors? Or should you continue running as a self-funded business and ignore the temptations to raise money from banks and outside investo…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, John talks about why values are extremely important in business. After all, these are the things that will drive your business forward. There are many times in life, both in business and in your personal life, when a lot of things come down to our values. In business, recruiting is an important time to make sure the applicant has t…
  continue reading
 
Many entrepreneurs struggle with the challenge of raising capital to start, grow and scale their businesses. How to overcome this seemingly insurmountable obstacle? In this episode of the Smallstarter Business Podcast, Kristin H. Wilson of Spurt! shares some interesting insights and strategies for overcoming this problem. During this interview, we …
  continue reading
 
Why does it often seem that ‘nice’ people are easily taken advantage of in business? And does this suggest that we have to be mean, nasty and brutal to win in business? The truth is, there are aggressive and domineering people out there who will take advantage of your “niceness”, generosity and patience. These people could be your customers, employ…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, John talks about the teachable moments he came across throughout his sporting career and how he applied these teachings to business. John has enjoyed a career in several sporting fields, even training with world-class UFC champions. John has also interviewed brilliant Rugby players and coaches for the podcast. He has managed to not…
  continue reading
 
Some businesses are just deadends by design. They may look exciting on the surface, but the reality is much worse than your eyes can see. After investing your time, money, and efforts in them, you’re very likely to regret your decision down the road. But what if you could identify these kinds of businesses in advance? That’s exactly what this episo…
  continue reading
 
Surprises and change are a constant in business. If the ups and downs of the economy don’t shake you, your customers, employees or suppliers may disappoint or destabilize your business. Unfortunately, you cannot plan for most of these surprises and changes before they happen. That’s why you need to build redundancies into your business. In this epi…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, John talks about the often-disruptive scenario of dealing with setbacks in business and how to make sure you address them correctly. Unfortunately, dealing with setbacks is something we all come across, in both our personal lives as well as business. Unless you are walking around wrapped in bubble wrap, this really does hit us all.…
  continue reading
 
In this interesting episode of the Smallstarter Business Podcast, Maxwell Adew of Kuueza shares his entrepreneurship story. You will learn how he stumbled on the painful problem that gave birth to the business idea that became his company, Kuueza. Maxwell also shares valuable advice and insights on starting a business, raising capital for business,…
  continue reading
 
Almost every entrepreneur wants to get to the next level of growth and success in their business. That next level could be to raise more capital, to make more sales, to build a bigger team, or to expand into more locations and grow the business. But for every new level, there will be new devils. For every new level, there will be new problems, chal…
  continue reading
 
Entrepreneurs love to find and chase new opportunities. It could be a new idea, a new product, a new strategy, or a new partnership deal. But how can you be sure that thing is really an opportunity, and not a distraction? Many entrepreneurs get sucked into distractions that cost them a ton of time, money, sweat, and tears. And that's why this episo…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, John provides useful advice on how to grow your business with world class basics in place. We all know that for self-improvement, you have to have the basics nailed. John addresses some of these basics, such as consistency, not compromising and many more. ‘Embrace the change’, a phrase that John talks about in this episode, shows h…
  continue reading
 
Growth is often on the minds of most entrepreneurs and business owners. How can you grow and scale a business to reach more customers, make more sales, and grab more market share? This episode of the podcast is a peek into a Mastermind Strategy Session from our exclusive Insiders community. During this session, Kristin H. Wilson of Spurt! Shares in…
  continue reading
 
[5:24] Luxors data sources and how they discovered the importance of Terra hash. [7:01] How does Luxor get insight into these back of the market deals? [8:47]Can you talk about the margins again and what those look like? [10:12] Discussion around compass and liquidation. [11:44] Where do you see the market going in the next two years? [14:12] When …
  continue reading
 
What's the best way to manage the relationship with your employees? Is it better if they fear you, or love you? In this interesting episode, I share my thoughts on how to handle the critical relationships with your employees. You're going to learn the upsides and downsides of using fear and love to motivate your staff. This is an episode that will …
  continue reading
 
In this first episode of 2022, John talks about how to make this year your best one yet. Most of us do it every year where we say, "This is going to be my best year" or "This is my year". *Pause for eye roll!* Well...it can happen, and it will if you really want it to. During this episode, John talks about planning for success and the steps you nee…
  continue reading
 
Growing a business is tough for many people who own or run a business. But are there tested and trusted ways to boost the sales of your company? In this episode, Simon Severino of Strategy Sprints shares some interesting strategies for boosting sales and growth in a business. You're going to learn a lot from this.…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide