Best JohnPaul Podcasts (2024)

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Birth of Activator HQ & Exciting New Changes In My Life And Business 1:04:42

6M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

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 …

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The Only Asset You Shouldn't Sweat Is Your Team 16:06

10M ago16:06

16:06

“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…

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Staff Behaviour, Negotiations And Non-Verbal Communication With Anne-Maartje Oud 36:02

11M ago36:02

36:02

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…

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Mental Resilience, Growth Mindset And Women In Business With Melody Hossaini 34:36

11M ago34:36

34:36

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…

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Body Language, Behaviour And Easy Tells With Janine Driver 53:15

12M ago53:15

53:15

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…

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Do Not Surround Yourself With 'Negheads' 15:36

1y ago15:36

15:36

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…

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When Is Enough, Enough? Part 2 15:30

1y ago15:30

15:30

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…

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What You Need Is Brutal Honesty To Grow 15:48

1y ago15:48

15:48

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…

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5 Courses To Help You And Your Business 13:37

1y ago13:37

13:37

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 …

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How To Be More Productive: Part 1 10:51

1+ y ago10:51

10:51

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…

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Consumer Behaviour, Build To Rent And The Future Of The High Street With Dr Amna Khan 42:57

1+ y ago42:57

42:57

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…

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1+ y ago0:47

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Discover How To Own A Business And Not A Job In 2023 16:40

1+ y ago16:40

16:40

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…

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How You Do The Little Things Is How You Do Everything 10:57

1+ y ago10:57

10:57

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 …

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Stefan Rust - Building the most comprehensive on chain inflation index 58:23

1+ y ago58:23

58:23

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…

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How To Deal With Multiple Projects 15:05

1+ y ago15:05

15:05

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…

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How Some Of Us Get More Done 15:14

1+ y ago15:14

15:14

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…

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How To Leave A Legacy 11:01

1+ y ago11:01

11:01

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…

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Brand Building, Selling Sunset And Luxury Real Estate With Maya Vander 24:55

2y ago24:55

24:55

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…

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How One Agent Systemised Her Whole Business In Less Than 90 Days 34:27

2y ago34:27

34:27

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…

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Conflict, Communication And Resolving Issues With Marlene Chism 33:07

2y ago33:07

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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…

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SBP 097: How To Repair A Business That Makes Money (Sales) But Is Not Profitable 52:46

2y ago52:46

52:46

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…

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SBP 096: The Art of B2B Sales: How To Sell And Do Business With Big Companies & Organisations 59:56

2y ago59:56

59:56

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…

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SBP 095: 5 Tips For Enduring The Psychological Stresses Of Building A Business 1:03:21

2y ago1:03:21

1:03:21

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…

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SBP 094: How To Start A Business In A Crowded Or Competitive Market 1:00:36

2y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

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 …

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You Are In Sales... Whether You Like It Or Not! 17:43

2y ago17:43

17:43

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…

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Introspection, Healing And Being Present With Nicholas Janni 40:49

2y ago40:49

40:49

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…

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SBP 093: How To Make Customer Service Your Biggest Competitive Advantage (A Masterclass) 1:15:33

2y ago1:15:33

1:15:33

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 …

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SBP 092: The 4 Types Of People Who Will Do Well As Employees In Your Business 43:57

2y ago43:57

43:57

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…

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Leaders Are Readers 15:29

2y ago15:29

15:29

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 …

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SBP 091: Vital Signs -- How To Make Sure Your Business Runs Well When You're Not Around 1:09:12

2y ago1:09:12

1:09:12

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 …

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SBP 090: Why Many Young Businesses Run Out Of Money And How To Avoid This Problem 51:39

2y ago51:39

51:39

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…

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Confidence, Consistency And Dealing With Inner Critics With Beth Hope 36:38

2y ago36:38

36:38

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’.…

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SBP 089: Self-funded Businesses vs. Investor-funded Businesses -- Which Is Better? 56:41

2y ago56:41

56:41

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…

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Why Are Values Important In Business? 12:47

2y ago12:47

12:47

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…

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SBP 088: Insights and Strategies for Raising Money for A Business -- with Kristin H. Wilson of Spurt! 1:09:28

2y ago1:09:28

1:09:28

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 …

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SBP 087: Why Nice People Don't Always Succeed In Business And What To Do About It 48:39

2y ago48:39

48:39

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…

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What I Learnt From My Sporting Career 13:30

2y ago13:30

13:30

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…

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SBP 086: The 6 Types of Businesses I Never Want To Do In My Life 1:12:33

2y ago1:12:33

1:12:33

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…

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SBP 085: The Amazing Power of Building Redundancy In Your Business -- 🔥 Hot Topic! 48:14

2y ago48:14

48:14

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…

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How To Deal With Setbacks 9:29

2y ago9:29

9:29

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.…

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SBP 084: How To Export Products From Africa To The World -- Insights from Maxwell Adew, Founder @ Kuueza 1:12:16

2y ago1:12:16

1:12:16

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,…

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SBP 083: "New Level, New Devils." Why You Should Be Careful What You Wish For In Business 58:45

2+ y ago58:45

58:45

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…

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SBP 082: Is It An Opportunity Or A Distraction? How To Resist FOMO and SOS In Your Business 38:16

2+ y ago38:16

38:16

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…

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Grow Your Business With World Class Basics 10:29

2+ y ago10:29

10:29

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…

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SBP 081: What It Actually Takes To Grow & Scale A Business -- Insights from Kristin H. Wilson of Spurt! 1:22:41

2+ y ago1:22:41

1:22:41

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…

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'Guzman Pintos & Colin Harper - Bitcoin, Mine it or Buy it? 40:02

2+ y ago40:02

40:02

[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 …

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SBP 080: Is It Better To Be Feared Or Loved By Your Employees? This Is What I Think... 48:58

2+ y ago48:58

48:58

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 …

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Make 2022 The Best Year Yet! 14:52

2+ y ago14:52

14:52

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…

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SBP 079: How To Double Your Sales in 90 Days or Less -- Insights from Simon Severino of Strategy Sprints 46:14

2+ y ago46:14

46:14

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.…

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