Best Phil Fraser Podcasts (2024)

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Leading Effectively as a Business Owner with Steve Smith || Ep 369 25:38

3d ago25:38

25:38

Today's guest is Steve Smith of GrowthSource Coaching. Steve is an expert coach for owners who are looking to transition back into a hands-on role in their business because they either want to grow their business, take it in a different direction, or rescue it. Whatever the reason, Steve is the guy who helps business owners figure out their why and…

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How to Win Work from Builders & General Contractors w/ Adam Ballinger 34:49

4d ago34:49

34:49

Builders & General Contractors are tricky, right? They can be super unorganized, which can mess you around and kill your profits. If you’re not careful, they can also use you like a bank... On the other hand, they can bring in a lot of work opportunities. So, how can we work with Builders and General Contractors in a productive way? And what’s the …

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Creating Content Connections to Grow Business with Kristen Noelle || Ep 368 25:41

5d ago25:41

25:41

Our guest today is Kristen Noelle of KN Digital. Kristen runs a digital marketing agency focused on empowering organizations leverage content through all the digital mechanisms available to us today. We will discuss practical strategies to approach this without being overwhelmed or blown out by budget demands. It's all about finding an authentic vo…

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Scaling for Success with Jan Cavelle || Ep 367 26:08

10d ago26:08

26:08

The ability to efficiently scale your business is one of the most technical skills business owners need to learn. The best way to learn? Listen to business owners who have already done it successfully. Our guest today is Jan Cavelle, a veteran business scaler and thought leader. Jan is an entrepreneur from the UK who has a few decades of running mi…

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How to Maintain Your Marriage as a Business Owner 32:22

11d ago32:22

32:22

Do you ever get to the end of a long week and think to yourself... “What’s the point of it all?” Despite working 50+ hours, you’re still left... Scrambling to meet unreasonable demands from your customers. Fixing team mistakes and answering the constant barrage of questions. Stressed about getting paid and how you’re going to keep the team busy. An…

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Leveraging Creativity to Boost Marketing ROI with Ruth Klein || Ep 366 26:08

12d ago26:08

26:08

In today’s episode, we welcome Ruth Klein, a seasoned expert helping high achievers and CEOs identify their unique differentiators to enhance their brand and profitability. Ruth shares her expertise in overcoming momentum barriers that high performers often face, from mental fatigue to the overwhelming sensation of burnout. She discusses how action…

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Funding the Future with Tom Maze || Ep 365 25:38

17d ago25:38

25:38

Funding new businesses can feel like a high-stakes game. For some businesses, it's necessary to get off the ground, but it comes with great risk. It's why it's worth listening to someone who knows these waters if you're considering a funding option for the future of your business. Our guest today is Tom Maze of Alteza Capital. Tom is an expert in h…

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This Hiring Mistake Could Hurt Your Business 32:12

18d ago32:12

32:12

"I need to hire an [INSERT TITLE HERE], let me promote [INSERT EMPLOYEE NAME HERE] Because he’s my best worker” Here’s the critical mistake. A move from a tradesman to operation manager or similar role is not a promotion. It’s a career change. You should absolutely reward your best worker in any way you can But it’s important to understand the diff…

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Taking Control of Your Marketing with Hannah Eisenberg || Ep 364 23:40

19d ago23:40

23:40

In today’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome marketing guru Hannah Eisenberg. We will dig into the transformative shift in how buyers research and make decisions, emphasizing the growing preference for a seller-free experience. Hannah shares some eye-opening insights on in-house marketing, equipping your team, and leveraging AI to stay ahead. If …

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How to Target Growth-Driving Customers with Jose Palomino || Ep 363 12:16

24d ago12:16

12:16

If you've been a business owner for more than 5-10 years, you know not all customers are good customers. Some are nightmares that strain your resources and limit your growth. Some are like jet fuel with amazing synergy and strong profitability. We all want the second one, right? Strategy helps us identify exactly who that ideal client is and then b…

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What To Do With Family & Friend Discounts 23:33

25d ago23:33

23:33

Family & Friend Discounts. There’s something about it that makes us feel good. Especially when we use the skills our business offers to give them a valuable service. There are so many business owners who sacrifice a little bit of monthly profit to help their family and friends out. I just wish more of them knew the real cost... Because it’s not jus…

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Doubling Down on Growth with Tyler Robertson || Ep 362 23:30

26d ago23:30

23:30

Today's guest is Tyler Robertson, Founder, and CEO of Diesel Laptops. Today's episode is not about diesel or laptops, but it is about solving business owners' problems that matter. We will discuss how Tyler has grown his business to be a real powerhouse in the industry and how he has navigated some challenging times to build a more cohesive team an…

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The 4 Goals that Actually Measure Growth || Ep 361 22:36

1M ago22:36

22:36

Serious, scaleable growth isn't as easy as the early days of your business. You uncover that not all growth is good growth. You learn things like that the biggest customers aren't always the best customers and some contracts hurt your growth more than they help it. That's why today, we're digging into the 4 KPIs that every owner needs to watch, eac…

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Why Your Business Feels Bottlenecked 30:42

1M ago30:42

30:42

Do you have issues in your business but just haven’t had the time to fix them? Let's say your system for tracking your numbers. You know if you get it sorted, your profit will improve. You might even have a plan about how you’re going to do it But to this day the issue is still there... It's probably because you just don’t have the time to make the…

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Why Owners Need a Sounding Board with Phil Fraser || Ep 360 25:14

1M ago25:14

25:14

If you want to keep growing, you never want to be the biggest fish in the pond, right? You don't want to be the "lonely owner" who gets bogged down in their own echo chamber. Growth is best accomplished collaboratively, and that's why you need a sounding board. Today's guest is Phil Fraser. In today's episode, we are going to talk about something e…

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Designing Your Dream Team with Ken Rusk || Ep 359 25:38

1M ago25:38

25:38

Hard work. Trial and error. Life long learning. These are a few of the qualities that make entrepreneurs successful. While they take time to cultivate, entrepreneurs like Ken Rusk of Rusk Industries are turning their attention to the next generation to help instill these qualities. Ken is a successful entrepreneur who helps people figure out their …

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How To Win Large Jobs or Projects 49:31

1M ago49:31

49:31

If there’s one thing I miss from my days as an employee, it's the certainty. Getting home at the same time every day and being able to enjoy time with friends & family. Don't get me wrong, being a business owner is much better than being an employee... But having a guaranteed income does have its advantages. That's why landing large jobs is appeali…

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The Discipline of Now with Eric Twiggs || Ep 358 25:38

1M ago25:38

25:38

For entrepreneurs, there is a world of difference between the words "could" and "did". The key to that difference? Procrastination. It's time to let your best ideas come to life and help grow your business on purpose. Today's guest is Eric Twiggs, founding partner and president of The What Now Movement. In today's episode, we are going to talk abou…

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The New Rules of Digital Marketing with TJ Murphy || Ep 357 24:27

1M ago24:27

24:27

"Noise and shiny objects" sums up the way many business owners might describe the complex world of digital marketing. Our guest today serves as a guide to help connect business owners with the strategies they need to put their focus back on to growing their business. Today's guest is TJ Murphy, CEO of Hite Digital in Bend, OR. In this episode, we w…

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How to build a fashion brand - Simon Brown, Joe Browns 54:00

2M ago54:00

54:00

This week we speak to Simon Brown, founder of fashion and lifestyle brand, Joe Browns. Simons tells us where the inspiration for the brand came from, shares with us the business ups and the personal downs of Covid, being told that he was unemployable, the three ‘i’s the brand lives by and a great checklist for starting your own business. Rasputin a…

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How Much Should You Pay A Tradesman? 27:46

2M ago27:46

27:46

How much should you pay your employees? It’s not actually all that complicated. But let’s get one thing clear. There is no golden number. For example, I could say that you should pay a new employee $41 per hour. But that number is one I made up and more than likely isn’t the right figure for you. But here’s the good news. It’s not rocket science. E…

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Leadership on Purpose with Michael Sonbert || Ep 356 25:15

2M ago25:15

25:15

Culture can be your greatest asset as an owner – it multiplies the value of every team member when it's done right. It attracts better employees and keeps them longer. But how do you do that as the leader of your business? Our guest today is Michael Sonbert, CEO of Rebel Culture. In this episode, we are going to talk about business culture because …

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The Future of Business Collaboration with Charles Fry || Ep 355 23:55

2M ago23:55

23:55

In a perfect world, every person you hire would multiply the value of your team, not just add to it. With the right collaborative environment, you can take intentional steps in that direction. Today's guest is Charles Fry, CEO of CODE Éxitos. Charles and his company are focused on bringing digital products to life. In this episode, we will talk abo…

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I hate Daniel Priestley - Entrepreneurship Masterclass with Daniel Priestley 1:07:23

2M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

On April 23rd 2024 I wrote a post on Linked in, titled ‘I hate Daniel Priestley’. See https://www.linkedin.com/posts/philfraser_i-hate-daniel-priestley-im-sueing-activity-7185564354442854400-nVXA/. The post went viral! Off the back of it Daniel agreed to be a guest on the podcast. Before you start listening to this week’s episode make sure you have…

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How To Stop Rollercoaster Income 26:10

2M ago26:10

26:10

Is your work flow up and down? One month it feels like you’re two employees short and the next it feels like you have too many. Phil & I have noticed more and more businesses suffering from this setback. So we recorded a training on what it is and how to avoid it. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: The tools to achieve consistent w…

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How to Leverage Promotions with Swire Ho || Ep 354 23:16

2M ago23:16

23:16

Are you a little tired of promotions turning up with disappointing results? To be successful, promotions need to be creative and disruptive to be fully leveraged. Today's guest is an expert that can help you turn things around. Today's guest is Swire Ho of Garuda Promo and Branding Solutions. Swire is an expert in the area of promotional products. …

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Creating Purposeful Alignment with Katie Burkhart || Ep 353 23:29

2M ago23:29

23:29

The lonely owner is one of the most common problems small to midsize businesses face. If you are struggling to get your team on board, today's topic du jour is for you. Today's guest is Katie Burkhart of MatterPulse. Katie is going to help us see a different way of thinking about your business so you can create a different kind of energy. The key t…

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Being caught in the 2008 RBS scandal - Dean Hartley 56:30

2M ago56:30

56:30

This week we speak to Dean Hartley and hear all about some of the darker sides of business; the threat of VCs kicking you out of your own business, being caught in the 2008 RBS GRG scandal and what happens when you’re at strategic loggerheads with your fellow board members, and the personal low point of exiting a business. INTRODUCING DEAN HARTLEY …

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Show Me Your Calendar, I’ll Show You Your Problems 18:52

2M ago18:52

18:52

After a 10 hour shift on the tools you come home for some quality family time. For about 90 minutes... You then head to the desktop to finish up some estimates, quotes & payroll. Bedtime rolls around sometime after 11 when you find your partner is already out. Unlike her though you toss and turn. It’s hard to sleep with all the stress you’re carryi…

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Pivoting Through Difficult Times with Sue Norma || Ep 352 21:45

2M ago21:45

21:45

More often than not, critical pivots happen because of turbulence... and during turbulence. Smooth sailing is a luxury most owners never experience during times of pivoting. When it's time to pivot, owners need to know how to do it while in motion. Today's guest is Sue Nordman, CEO of Obsidian Manufacturing Industries. Sue is leading a company that…

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Jumpstarting Your Lead Gen with Jack Reamer || Ep 351 25:26

2M ago25:26

25:26

At ValueProp, we help business owners get unstuck when they hit a plateau in their growth. On this show, we bring in experts who can speak to common points that owners get stuck on, like lead generations. Our guest today is Jack Reamer of SalesBread, an expert in getting leads and booking appointments with potential clients. Jack started SalesBread…

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From start-up to aim-listed plc - Jonathan Straight, Straight plc 59:30

2M ago59:30

59:30

This week's guest is Jonathan Straight, founder and former-CEO of recycling solutions company Straight plc. Jonathan tells us how the business came about, the journey to becoming a plc, the crisis caused by over-trading and then the eventual sale of the company. And he discuss the important question, 'what do you wear after selling your business?' …

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The Ultimate Guide For Managing Tradespeople 22:23

2M ago22:23

22:23

Do you HATE when employees make avoidable mistakes? Nobody’s perfect but employees can take a profitable job and screw it up big time. Mistakes in business can be a death sentence. But business owners like you and I can also make mistakes. The difference is our mistakes tend to be a lot more expensive. An apprentice might do a poor job which costs …

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Designing for Manufacturing with Tony Rogers || Ep 350 27:37

2M ago27:37

27:37

Here at Value Prop, we have a specialization in working with industrial businesses. We've helped our fair share of clients in this segment, and we've interacted with the top thought leaders throughout the country. But few bring the kind of expertise that we found when we met Tony Rogers. His business, Creative Mechanisms, is a national leader in De…

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OWNER INTERVIEW: Keys to Connecting with New People with Richard Blank || Ep 349 25:39

2M ago25:39

25:39

Most business owners will tell you that who you know is just as important as what you know when it comes to growing your business. You may be among the brightest in your field, but if you don't know how to meet new people (and the right people), your business will struggle. Today's guest is Richard Blank of Costa Rica's Call Center. Richard is an e…

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Apprentice 2024 winner, Rachel Woolford - Owner of North Studio gyms 55:30

2M ago55:30

55:30

This week I’m delighted to have Apprentice winner and North Studio owner, Rachel Woolford as my guest. Rachel explains all about launching her boutique gym just weeks before lockdown and the stress it caused her, reveals the secrets from behind the scenes of The Apprentice, tells us all about her time on the show and shares what it's been like sinc…

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The Plumber Who Turned His Life Around - Curtis Hancock 44:54

3M ago44:54

44:54

You’ve just finished an excruciating 12-hour day on the tools. It seems that every day for the last year or so has been like this. And you’re not sure when this will end and when life will get better. You get back home and your wife asks, “hey honey, how was your day?” And you say the same thing you say everyday: “It was good... How was yours?” Cur…

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How to Engage Your Talent to Keep It with Lisa Ryan || Ep 348 23:58

2M ago23:58

23:58

The current labor market has been turned upside down by inflation, interest rates, and every other squeeze possible. To be successful, owners need to know how to attract and keep the talent they need to succeed. Our guest today is Lisa Ryan of LisaRyanSpeaks. Lisa is a specialist in recruiting engaging talent, especially in manufacturing. We will d…

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Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges with Hugo Fuentes || Ep 347 24:33

3M ago24:33

24:33

For the businesses that survived the worst of this year's supply chain crisis, we're at a critical moment. In our recovery, do we go back to business as normal? Or do we learn? We are excited to be joined by our guest today, Hugo Fuentes of The Owl Solutions. Hugo is an expert in supply chains. In this episode, we will discuss what is still happeni…

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How to run a Pop-Up Shop - Simon Williams & Marshall Frieze 42:16

3M ago42:16

42:16

This week’s guests are Marshall Frieze and Simon Williams who, for only three weeks a year, run a speciality pop-up shop. Hear why they do it, the unique challenges they face, how Covid turned EVERYTHING on it’s head and what the key is to the shop’s continued year-on-year improvement. INTRODUCING SIMON WILLIAMS & MARSHALL FRIEZE Simon Williams is …

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Why You Need To Scale Back To Grow 24:47

3M ago24:47

24:47

Have you ever heard the phrase, “trim the sails”? It’s one of the most important phrases in business. It originates from sailing, where reducing weight and drag creates more speed. In business it relates to trimming the fat off a business which has become too bloated to grow. It’s too easy to grow quickly only to find yourself with a business which…

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Succeeding Through Culture Shifts with Jim Rich || Ep 346 23:56

3M ago23:56

23:56

"Culture" is a difficult word for many leaders. It's either the fuel that's driving your growth or it's the weight that's holding you back. How do you wrangle this wild card to work for you, not against you? Today, we talk with Jim Rich, Chief Revenue Officer for Vbrick Systems. In this episode, we will talk about several topics, including changes …

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Mindset for Scaling with Lauren Goldstein || Ep 345 25:16

3M ago25:16

25:16

Today's episode features an exciting guest: Lauren Goldstein, The Biz Doctor. In today's episode, we are going to talk about how to change your mindset to scale your business successfully. Lauren Goldstein is the founder and CEO of Golden Key Partnership, a top business consulting firm that specializes in helping service-based entrepreneurs overcom…

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Fiona Conor - MD, Trust Electric Heating 44:48

3M ago44:48

44:48

Starts at 00.45 This week’s guest is Fiona Conor, Managing Director of Trust Electrical Heating. Fiona tells us all about her amazing & varied route to becoming a business owner, the ups and downs of registering a patent, the huge importance of brand, the need for a business coach to vomit on…. and how to stop your ‘leaky bucket’ and increase your …

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Why Your Business Could Go Bankrupt 26:07

3M ago26:07

26:07

“I’m scared of losing my business”. That’s something we hear from business owners TOO OFTEN. And it’s often because of a fear that the work is going to dry up. One day you’re moving into a nice new house and the next you can’t afford the mortgage. But what if we told you this sort of thing doesn’t just come out of nowhere. If you know what you’re l…

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Connecting with Your Target Customer with Jose Palomino || Ep 344 14:04

3M ago14:04

14:04

In our B2B strategy series, we've talked about identifying and finding your ideal customer so far. Today, we tackle the next critical step: connecting with your ideal customer. We get into key questions like: Topics and questions your ideal customer cares about How to use digital strategies to scale your footprint Actionable steps to deepen connect…

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How Brand Influencers Really Work with Dr. James Richardson || Ep 343 24:28

3M ago24:28

24:28

What do you get when you mix a business anthropologist with international-scale influencers? You get a perspective you're not likely to find on your normal podcast! Today's guest is cultural anthropologist turned business strategist Dr. James Richardson of Premium Growth Solutions. James is an expert in consumer packaged goods. This topic is a litt…

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The quickest way to reduce your business carbon footprint - Peter Kirby & Will Smith, Tred 48:38

3M ago48:38

48:38

This week we speak to green banking start-up, Tred. Peter & will discuss where the idea of a green bank account came from, the secret tip that worked for improving their network connections, how the first round of testing changed the business strategy, the positives and negatives of a wait list and what it feels like to secure £1m of funding. We al…

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What To Say When Customers Object To Your Price 32:56

3M ago32:56

32:56

NO. Not the word you want to hear when tendering for a job. We’re not all silky salesmen. So we all know that hearing the N word is part of business ownership. But as you’ve probably heard about negotiation, no doesn’t mean no. Whether someone has outright rejected your quote or is bartering with you to get a better deal... There are certain things…

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DIY SEO with Jeremy Poland || Ep 342 24:39

3M ago24:39

24:39

SEO is a topic that many owners think they need, but they don't understand it and got burned by expensive agencies in the past. Today's guest helps us to demystify the topic so you can either manage within your team or better understand the vendors you're considering. Our guest today is Jeremy Poland of CEO and founder of DIY SEO. And yes, in this …

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