LGBTQ+ Singaporeans gather around a microphone to share stories of love, loss, friendship and family. Hosted by Joshua Simon, Sam Jo and Kennede Sng. Recorded in Singapore, a largely conservative country that criminalises sex between men and where there are no anti-discrimination laws for LGBTQ+ people, The SG Boys aims to be a safe space where all are welcome. The beliefs, views and opinions expressed on the podcast are attributable to its hosts only, and are not intended to malign any reli ...
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The OutCast is a frank, fun, and fascinating podcast featuring conversations with LGBTQIA+ creators, storytellers, and talent where they candidly discuss their work, their inspirations, and their challenges to be seen and heard in the entertainment industry. Hosted by filmmaker David Kittredge, each OutCast is a fun no-holds-barred conversation with accomplished and iconic creators and performers about what draws them to their projects, the rough-and-tumble of getting them made, and the lega ...
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Welcome to Business Built Freedom, the podcast made for business owners who want more out of life and ultimately, build a vehicle of wealth and freedom. We are technologists, owners, forward thinkers, and life hackers, most importantly, we are human and down to earth Aussies. Brisbane based entrepreneurs are interviewed regularly from all walks of life, in all positions of business from greenfield start-ups to long-standing owners looking for exit strategies to retire. If you want to increas ...
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Produced by Pikkal & Co - Award-Winning Podcast Agency. Welcome to the Asian Startup Ecosystem. Pitchdeck Asia is a Megaphone for the startup ecosystem in Asia giving founders, investors and other ecosystem players a voice to tell their story in the long form.
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Welcome to Medicine on the Frontier, brought to you by Unique Expeditions Remote Medical Training. Join Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes as they talk to adventurers who push the limits of human fortitude around the world. Our guests are all experienced in their own right, allowing in depth conversations about all aspects of expeditions, from planning and preparation, to the medical and survival skills required and utilised in real world situations. Luc and Mat both specialise in exped ...
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Recording this episode in the thick of Brat Summer and the Hungry Ghost month, The SG Boys contemplate something which we have always dreaded - old age and all of its accompanying health issues. Josh reveals his recent ordeals with costochondritis and oral mucoceles, while Sam Jo, in true Ashlee Simpson fashion, grapples with acid reflux, vocal nod…
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Mastering LinkedIn Engagement With AI With Jason Tan
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In the latest episode of Business Built Freedom, Josh chatted with Jason Tan, founder of Engage AI, about the impact of AI on sales and prospect outreach, especially on LinkedIn. With AI technology becoming a bigger part of business, their conversation zeroed in on how it’s changing the game for sales and prospecting. Read more…
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Shawn Soh aka Plantbro joins us for an intimate chat about being often introverted, sometimes lonely, but always gay and happy to dance through life on his own terms. Shawn looks back on life-changing moments that, albeit painful, have helped him to blossom: from voluntarily signing himself up for conversion therapy to parting ways with a good frie…
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Harris Zaidi may be the festival director of Pink Fest, but don't be fooled by the rocks that he's got, he's still, he's still Harris From The HDB Block! The gay month is upon us and Harris is here to give us the lowdown on Singapore's annual Pride festival that celebrates all things LGBTQ. From movie screenings and pink pasars to an inclusive care…
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Is it okay to be gay and Christian at the same time? From the crossroads of Shibuya to the cross at the end of the road, Josh searches for spiritual belonging. He attends Singapore's first LGBTQ+ affirming church and deepens his relationship with his parents by taking them to Japan for the first time. Meanwhile, the karaoke mic is back in the hands…
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We kick off 2024 with Leon Cheo, the creator, writer and director of People Like Us, a gay Singaporean web series that has been nominated for an International Emmy. Leon recounts various milestones in the show's history, from how it was developed with Action For Aids and gayhealth.sg to raise HIV and Aids awareness, to Season 3's recent premiere an…
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Relax! It’s not the end. But we’re saying goodbye to 2023. And by we, we mean Sam Jo, Joshua, Kennede and Rachael! It’s time for a reunion so we’re checking in on each other before taking on a new year. Kennede reveals why he really left the podcast, and shares some lessons he has learned from both his breakup and an LGBTQ+ camp. Joshua reflects on…
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Mini series Ep 5: The next generation of explorers with Evan Chick
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MS1, Ep5: This is the final mini-series for Season 1, on this episode of Medicine on the Frontier, Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes speak with Evan Chick, also known as @junior_survivor on Instagram. Despite being only 17, Evan has accomplished so much in the outdoors, with a special interest in youth development and engagement in the outdoo…
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In the last episode of 2023, Josh looks back on the year that was. Due to the arrival of new baby Harrison, this will be the last episode of Business Built Freedom for the foreseeable future until later in 2024. Thank you to everyone for all their support - enjoy the holidays and have a great new years!…
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S1 Ep8: Exploring our underwater world with Andy Torbet
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S1 Ep8: In this episode of Medicine on the Frontier, Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes speak with real-life action man Andy Torbet. After studying Zoology at university, he served in the British Army's parachute and underwater bomb disposal team. After a varied military career, Andy left to pursue a career of adventures in the diving and skyd…
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236|Improving Your Digital Marketing with Tim Nelson
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Have you ever wondered how Google works? What's the point of the search engine? How do you get to the top? This week, Josh was joined by Tim Nelson from TPR Media to talk about all things digital marketing. Tim Nelson is the Digital Marketing Director of TPR Media, a full-service digital agency that specialises in developing and implementing online…
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It's been a tough year for The SG Boys, but thankfully our favourite divas have taught us that Nothing Really Matters, we are Stronger than yesterday and yes, we can make it Through The Rain. In our first tête-à-tête in the longest time, we go off on tangents nobody asked for: Escapism through entertainment, anxiety messing with our reality, our mi…
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S1 Ep7: Wilderness survival with Dr Teimojin Tan
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S1 Ep7: In this episode of Medicine on the Frontier, Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes speak with Dr Teimojin Tan also known as @Survival.Doctors on Instagram. After enjoying his early years travelling in remote environments, he decided to join the Canadian Army and become a survival instructor while studying to become a Doctor! After years o…
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235|Strategic Growth Partnerships with David Martin
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One of the solutions to helping grow your business could be looking towards a strategic partnership for growth. This week, Josh is joined by David Martin from AI Group, who is an expert on all things to do with strategic partnerships. David has been part of Australia’s Innovation Ecosystem for over fifteen years and has worked at the executive leve…
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S1 Ep6: Crossing Antarctica TWICE with Dr Jamie Facer-Childs
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S1 Ep6: In this episode of Medicine on the Frontier, Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes speak with Dr Jamie Facer-Childs, A Doctor who has crossed Antarctica twice, first on foot and then again by kite ski! He is also the youngest to row across the Indian Ocean; more on that in a future episode. When he is not on some crazy expedition, he work…
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S1 Ep5:Climbing Volcanoes and other Earth extremes with Yousef Al Refaie
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S1 Ep5: In this episode of Medicine on the Frontier, Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes speak with Yousef Al Refaie, A Kuwaiti with a passion for pushing limits and breaking stereotypes. Yousef is a world record holder for being not only the 24th person but the youngest person to summit the seven volcanic summits at the age of 24. He has also …
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S1 Ep4: Women’s Health in the outdoors with Dr Mabli Davies and Dr Nathalie Brown
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S1 Ep4: In this episode of Medicine on the Frontier, Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes speak with Dr Mabli Davies and Dr Nathalie Brown. Dr Mabli Davies, is an anaesthetic trainee based in Manchester, who on top of being an expedition and endurance event medic, has a special interest in women in the outdoors, particularly menstruation managem…
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Short Circuit | with Isaac Tng, Pearl and Daryl Cheong
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Short Circuit is Singapore’s first queer short film festival that is currently in its seventh edition. Festival director Isaac Tng and his teammates Daryl Cheong and Pearl aka Phoo Myet Che join us for a chat about reel-istic representation and self-expression through film, art and volunteerism. Our conversation cruises into the dark alleys of Sing…
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S1 Ep3: Exploring Jungles with Marc Cherry
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S1 Ep3: In this episode of Medicine on the Frontier, Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes speak with Mark Cherry, known to all as Scopey. Having left the army, he fell in love with the Jungle and now runs his own expeditions through Mad Dog Adventures. This episode is all about living and work in the tropics, in what many consider one of the har…
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234|Systematising Your Business With Greg Gunther
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When it comes to running a more efficient business, there are some things you can be doing in-house that can significantly improve your operations. Josh spoke to Greg Gunther from Your Business Momentum about one of the best days to do so - systematising your business. Greg has over 30 years experience in business as an owner and advisor. Together …
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233|The Ins and Outs of Facebook Advertising With Dahna Borg
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Have you delved into the world of Facebook ads? Dahna Borg from Bright Red Marketing joined Josh to share some valuable insights on maximise the potential of Facebook advertising. Danha specialises in Facebook and Instagram advertising, graphics and video production for Facebook and Instagram ads, influencer sourcing and marketing and also offers m…
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232|Share Trading 101 With Louise Bedford
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In this weeks episode of Business Built Freedom, Josh is joined by expert share trader Louise Bedford from The Trading Game to discuss everything that has to do with share trading in Australia. Louise is a best-selling author of five sharemarket books, as well as being a behavioural finance expert and the host of her own podcast Talking Trading. Li…
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If I Were A King | with Jo Tan, Irfan Kasban and Mitch Leow
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It's a full house and royal flush with the team behind King, the award-winning one-(wo)man play presented by T:>Works. Playwright and performer Jo Tan, director Irfan Kasban and choreographer Mitch Leow chat about the maKing of the show and why they ain’t joKing when it comes to breaKing down gender constructs. We also meet Stirling da Silva, Jo’s …
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231|Bettering Your Business Processes with Sean Kelly
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On this week's episode of Business Built Freedom, Josh is joined by joined by Sean Kelly to discuss some ways to get more out of your business. Sean is the Founder of embrace and Director at moreton blue software where he delivers software solutions using frameworks and components to reduce the time and cost of delivery. If you liked the episode, r…
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Medicine on the Frontier S1 Ep0: Dr Joshua Allison
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Welcome to Medicine on the Frontier, an adventure podcast brought to you by Unique Expeditions Remote Medical Training. Taking you into the heart of the wilderness with stories of true human fortitude in some of the toughest conditions. Join Hosts Luc Woodall Gillard and Mat Howes for the pilot of Series 1, with our guest Dr Joshua Allison, an expe…
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230|Building Customer Relationships with Nick Stankiewicz
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On this episode of Business Built Freedom, Josh sat down with award winning real estate agent Nick Stankiewicz to chat about building positive relationships with your customers. Nick is a multi-award-winning estate agent with a passion for property. He consistently keeps in touch with new market trends, identifying client needs and by maintaining c…
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Queen Of The Universe | with Maxie Andreison
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In our first cross-country episode recorded entirely over Zoom, Josh rings up Sam Jo as he celebrates Pride in Canada! Together, we hop on another call with Maxie Andreison from the Philippines, the only Asian queen in the WOW Presents Plus’ drag singing competition, Queen Of The Universe. Discover Maxie's coming out story, her love for karaoke and…
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228|Improving Your Cloud Infrastructure Part Two With Sayuj Nath
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On this week's episode, Josh and Sayju continue their chat about all things to do with migrating your business to the cloud, including what different options are available, the impact it can have, and how to make sure you pick the right solution. If you enjoyed the episode, remember to leave us a review and spread the word. Stay good!…
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229|Business Restructuring Tips with Andrew Weatherly
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In this weeks episode of Business Built Freedom, Josh was joined by Andrew Weatherley from WCT Advisory to chat about all things to do with restructuring, cash flow, and having working capital. Andrew has extensive experience in all aspects of personal and corporate insolvency and advisory in Australia. With over eighteen years of experience gained…
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What does family mean to you? For parents-to-be Ching and Cally, it's about being free to love each other and welcoming their newborn into this world. The couple behind LGBTQ+ platform Prout share why they have chosen to start a family in Singapore, despite the challenges that rainbow families still face here. They also tell us all about Prout's ne…
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227|Improving Your Cloud Infrastructure Part One With Sayuj Nath
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Cloud computing is a major aspect of thousands of businesses, but there are a lot of mitigating factors that can confuse people. Josh was joined by Sayju Nath, a cloud mitigation expert, to discuss everything to do with the cloud and how to use it to help your operations. If you enjoyed the episode, remember to leave us a review and spread the word…
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226|Cultivating a Financially Healthy Business with Bryan Worn Part Two
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This is the final part of Josh's chat with Bryan Worn. Becoming financially independent is the gateway to generational success, but the journey to get there can be very difficult. Josh spoke to Bryan Worn about achieving financial independence with your business and what it takes to get there. Bryan is one of Australia’s most experienced and respec…
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Drag queen-cum-Samsui woman Opera Tang drops by to discuss Baby Queen, her documentary feature that’s taking international film festivals by storm. Fresh off her Songkran tour, Opera tells us why Taobao is responsible for her iconic lewk, how she reconciles her feminine energy with societal masculinity, and spills the piping hot tea on her fellow q…
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225|Cultivating a Financially Healthy Business with Bryan Worn Part One
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Becoming financially independent is the gateway to generational success, but the journey to get there can be very difficult. Josh spoke to Bryan Worn about achieving financial independence with your business and what it takes to get there. Bryan is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected business and professional services practice mentors…
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224|Unlocking High-Performance Business Strategies with Mark Pope
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We all know we need to be effective, and we need to be efficient in business, but what is really the difference, and how do you go about creating a high-performing business? Josh was joined by Mark Pope from Pragmatico to talk about how to unlock high-performance business strategies. Mark is a seasoned entrepreneur who, after a brief retirement, re…
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To Queer Or Not To Queer | with Mark Kinoshita
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Comedian and content creator Mark Kinoshita aka Auntie aka Minerva McGonagall joins us for a chat about navigating our queerness both online and on the streets. Mark revisits his early clubbing days, when his friends successfully "shocked the gay" out of him; Josh looks back on his past relationships and how social media affected them; and Sam Jo r…
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223|Improving Work/Life Balance with Linda Joy Benn
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In today's world, there is a lot of talk about work-life balance, and many people are trying to find ways to achieve it. Josh spoke with Linda Joy Benn about how to maintain balance in life and some tools that can be used to achieve it. Linda Joy Benn has been named a transformational catalyst and industry leader in consciousness evolution. She has…
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222|How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Your Business with Tony Webster
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In today's fast-paced business world, it's more important than ever to have access to the right information at the right time. But with so much data to manage, it can be challenging to make sense of it all. That's where artificial intelligence (AI) comes in. Josh was joined by Tony Webster from Inviga to explain how your business can be better with…
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A Ruined Orgasm | with Alfian Sa'at
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In our lengthiest (and girthiest) episode yet, writer and former “angry young man” Alfian Sa’at joins us for one fierce hour to uncover his life as a poet, playwright and alleged agent of chaos. Alfian tells us about his multiple brushes with censorship, the importance of semantics and why the recent repeal of Section 377A reminds him of - wait for…
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221|Platform Business Models With Jay Pandya
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In this week's episode of Business Built Freedom, Josh talks with Jay Pandya from MVP1 Ventures about all things to do with digital platforms. Jay blends significant experience with digital transformation, complex program management with a high level of ethical practices. He has a fiery passion for the transformational shift that digital technologi…
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Showgirl extraordinaire Kak Nina Boo was once told that she was not pretty enough, but she has since outlived all her naysayers to become one of Singapore's most beloved drag icons. The Tanglin Halt native and former girlfriend of Sang Nila Utama takes us back to a time when she waited tables and performed at the Boom Boom Room, and when police rai…
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220|Five Tips for Business Growth with Martin Morris
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219|Business Networking With Martin Morris
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On this week's episode of Business Built Freedom, Josh chats with Martin Morris from C-Sky. Martin shares some great tips for making good connections and improving your networking skills. Don't forget to rate and review if you liked the show!
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The SG Boys are back with a double episode bonanza to kick off Season 4! After a much-needed hibernation, Josh and Sam Jo surprise each other with belated Christmas gifts that reference some of their favourite pop and R&B divas. They also muse about the year ahead as Sam Jo dangerously approaches Singapore's property-buying age for singles, and Jos…
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The SG Boys are back with a double episode bonanza to kick off Season 4! Chinese New Year is around the corner and what better way to usher in the Year of the Rabbit than to check out fengshui readings based on our zodiac animals? Sam Jo the Dragon may find himself soaring overseas, while Josh the Horse could do with some powerful women in his life…
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218|Top 3 Digital Marketing Trends in 2023 With Paula McLean
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In the first episode of 2023, Josh talks to Paula McLean about the top 3 digital marketing trends in 2023. Paula is the founder and director of PAK Digital, a boutique marketing group. She started her career more than 20 years ago when businesses had to rely on traditional media for marketing, which often came with big price tags. If you enjoyed th…
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217|How to Build a Business to Sell With Grant Titman
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In this week's episode, Josh chats to Grant Titman, co-founder of q4 financial. Grant specialises in delivering generational wealth financial services to the owners of 7-figure businesses. He and his team have spent the last 28 years working in this market and have a deep understanding of the unique problems experienced by these small businesses an…
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216|Tips for Successful Branding With James Flaherty
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In this week's episode, Josh talks to branding expert James Flaherty about everything to do with it. Stay good! James Flaherty is the founder of Social Beast. He has over 20 years of experience in marketing and strategy in the Australian and UK markets. He specialises in the business-to-business and consumer marketing sectors where his strategies a…
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215|‘Yes and’ and ‘Yeah but’ in Business With Ryan McDonald-Smith
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In part two of Josh's conversation with Ryan McDonald-Smith, the pair discuss Ryan's new book ‘Yes and’ and ‘Yeah but’, the process behind it all, and why writing books can make a huge difference to your business.
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214|Work-Life Balance Tips and Techniques With Ryan McDonald-Smith
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In part one of Josh's chat with world-renowned author and Younique Creation executive director Ryan McDonald-Smith learn from Ryan as he shares a few different changes that he has gone through to allow him to achieve that and gives work-life balance tips and techniques.
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