Are you the owner of a Plumbing, Electrical, or similar service business and looking to increase your profits and regain your freedom? If you answered yes to any of the above then follow/subscribe now, this is the podcast for you! Presented by Tony Fraser-Jones and Phil Smith from Profitable Tradie. We dive into what it takes to build a profitable trades business that gives you the time and freedom you deserve. We touch on topics like... - How to hire decent tradespeople. - What to do when c ...
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On the Leeds Business podcast I chat to inspiring, fascinating and super-impressive Leeds Business Owners, lifting the lid on their own unique personal business journeys; the ups, the downs, the successes and the failures and their own secret sauce. We also get a unique ‘how to…’ from each guest, to assist you on your own business journey. In addition we speak the city’s movers and shakers, and specialists on everything business related. I’ll be speaking to Founders who have sold their busin ...
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Present Influence, hosted by professional coach, speaker, and trainer John Ball, is the podcast dedicated to helping business owners and C-suite professionals develop the personal and professional skills to inspire, influence, and make a lasting impact. With a passion for ethical persuasion, rhetoric, and personal presentation, John brings years of experience working with some of the world's largest personal development companies to the table. Each week, John shares insights through solo epi ...
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Welcome to the Just Covered podcast series, where financial planners, mortgage advisers, and protection advisers come together for insightful discussions on the latest topics in the financial services industry. Join us for short and engaging conversations designed specifically for professionals like you. We'll be exploring current trends and pressing issues that impact your work and provide valuable insights to keep you up-to-date in the ever-evolving landscape. So, grab a cuppa, sit back, a ...
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The limitless talks with utility industry leaders: bridging the skills gap and diversity divide
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Welcome to West Fraser's Builder Insights Podcast. Builder Insights is your best source of information on new building techniques, materials, tools, and codes. Keep up to date with the latest developments as well as tips and tricks that will save you time and money on the job site.
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Adopt Perspective is a podcast for anyone affected by adoption. We discuss the adoption experience from the perspectives of mothers, fathers, adopted people and their loved ones, so that we may learn and grow from the perspectives of others. Sharing personal stories and explore adoption topics including adoption loss, psychological impacts of adoption, forced adoption, inter-country adoption, searching, reunion, healing and many others. We interview adults affected by adoption as well as pra ...
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The reason most people don’t achieve their goals isn't for a lack of commitment... they just don’t have the right systems to get there. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Build a business that works without you Carve out time for your family without sacrificing business results Make sure important stuff gets done – no matter how bu…
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The reason most people don’t achieve their goals isn't for a lack of commitment... they just don’t have the right systems to get there. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Build a business that works without you Carve out time for your family without sacrificing business results Make sure important stuff gets done – no matter how bu…
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Why 2025 is Make or Break in the Construction Industry
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Get ready for the first 4 challenges of 2025… 1. WORKFLOW Customers are usually slower to push go on projects at the start of the year. Projects will probably be delayed too. 2. CASH FLOW With many still in holiday mode, you can bet customers will take longer to pay their invoices. If you’re not on top of this, your cash flow could take a hit. 3. P…
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Is a Christmas shutdown really worth it? When you’re knackered from a massive year, it sounds like a good idea... But have you fully thought it through? WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Keep your business humming over the holidays Thrive even when everything slows down for a while Take a break without losing money or pissing off …
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Vanessa Barnes | Empowering Advice : Helping clients take control of their financial futures.
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In this episode of Just Covered, we’re honoured to be joined by Vanessa Barnes, chartered financial planner and recently appointed board member of the Consumer Duty Alliance. Vanessa is a trailblazer in many ways, running an all-female financial firm, she’s a powerful and dedicated advocate for women and the unique financial challenges they face, a…
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Special: Mark Lambert | Later Life Lending: Intergenerational advice and gifting
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In this special episode of the Just Covered Podcast, our hosts Hazel Johnston and Wayne Holcombe are joined by Mark Lambert, Director at Viva Retirement Solutions. During the episode, Mark discusses the versatility of lifetime mortgages and the positive impact they can have for clients and their families. He also talks about educating clients on so…
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How To Make An Unprofitable Business Worth Millions
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I was going broke... Working massive hours... Feeling completely lost... And seriously considering throwing in the towel... But then I realized: In order for things to change... I had to change. 18 months and a bunch of changes later... I completely turned my business around... Doubling its revenue and pulling in 25% net profit. That was business o…
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How Do You Choose To Show Up? | Marcy Axelrod
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Unlocking the Power of Truly Showing Up with Marcy Axelrod In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball welcomes Marcy Axelrod to delve into the nuances of 'showing up.' Axelrod, an expert on the topic and author of 'How We Choose to Show Up,' explains that success is not just about physical presence but involves different levels of engagem…
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Dinosaurs, Bear Hunts and Monopoly with Andrew Cooper, Chief Exec of LeedsBID
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Dinosaurs, Bear Hunts and Monopoly. This week we have a slightly different episode as we speak to Andrew Cooper, Chief Exec of LeedsBID. LeedsBID has recently been voted in for a third term after a resounding endorsement from businesses in Leeds city centre - its Chapter 3 to run from April 2025-March 2030 will see the BID invest £18.2m back into t…
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How to Build a Business That Runs Without You
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Imagine making million-dollar profits with your business, It might seem out of reach... But the most successful business owners are just like the rest of us... However they do things differently... So, in my latest training session I uncover 8 Big Ideas for 7-Figure Profits that could change the way you think about your business. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN F…
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Gemma Cuff | Going it alone: Growing your own financial services organisation
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In this episode of Just Covered, we meet Gemma Cuff, founder of Gemstone Mortgages. As one of the leading mortgage brokers in Colchester, Gemma tells her unique story around starting her own business – going into remarkably honest detail about her personal challenges and how she’s expanded her brand over the years and responded to changing demands.…
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All you need to know about Private Equity - Jamie Roberts YFM
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This week we speak to Jamie Roberts Chief Investment Officer at YFM Equity Partners. I took the opportunity to ask Jamie everything we all need to know about taking Private Equity in your business. Even if you’re not looking at inward investment right now, there’s tons of great stuff in here including what PE houses look for, where the power really…
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In the final episode of Season 5, 2024, we have the pleasure of introducing Jigsaw Qld's CEO, Helen Angela Taylor. Helen has been in the CEO seat since July and has been an absolute gift. She is an adoptee who discovered Jigsaw in 1991 following a move to Brisbane from Sydney. A few years later, she reunited with her mother and father and attended …
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How To Improve Your Business Using This simple process
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If you want to improve your business you’ve got to use this system. My latest training session explains what it is and how to use it. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Make killer profits, month after month Grow your business without falling apart Cut team mistakes and boost their performance LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim…
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4 more business problems solved in the Business Surgery
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Have you got one of these Business Problems? Welcome to the monthly, bonus episode of the Leeds Business Podcast, featuring the latest Business Surgery problems. If you're a Business Owner, have a listen; you've probably experienced at least one, or more, of these problems..... and now you have a potential solution. This month’s round up features t…
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A different Leeds media - Dan Murray, LeedsList.com
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This week's guest is Dan Murray of Leeds-List.com Dan tells us about the step from freelancer to business owner with just a ‘back of a fag packet business plan, how not being the same as other media owners causes problems, incoming growth pains and the benefits of the Chamber of Commerce and LeedsBID. The business surgery segment answers the questi…
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How to Make Each Employee More Profitable with Labor Utilization
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I just recorded a new training session on Getting More Out of Your Team where I find out how to add $10K+ profit per trades-person for no extra effort. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Stop your guys mucking around and keep them on task Make more money without ripping off your customers Add $10K+ profit per worker for no extra ef…
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I sold my business... then immediately launched another one - Anna Sutton, The Data Refinery
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This week we speak to Anna Sutton, Co-Founder of the Data Refinery. For most of us building then selling one business would be enough. Not with today’s guest who, having sold one business, immediately launched a second one. Anna also shares with us the complexities of being the leader rather than the do-er, business growth pains and a chastening fu…
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WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: The #1 cash flow mistake trades businesses make - and how to fix it The bulletproof process that’ll get you paid on time, every time The easiest thing you can do to always have cash when you need it LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for …
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Fraser Kerr | Putting people first: How to build genuine client relationships
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n this episode of Just Covered, we invite Fraser Kerr, Regional Director of Scotland for abrdn. During this insightful half-hour chat, Fraser charts his career journey, from washing dishes to his current senior financial position, reflecting on the key pearls of wisdom he now imparts as a leader to his team. His relentless focus on a people-first a…
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How to turn a hobby into a 'proper' business - Dan & Michael, The Square Ball
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For many, turning a hobby that they love into a paying business is the ultimate dream. This week I speak to Dan Moylan & Michael Normanton of The Square Ball, who’ve made that dream come true. Listen how they describe how personal financial problems demanded that it became a paying success, the multiple revenue streams that power the business, the …
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Signature Keynote Creation Process: Outine & Structure (part 3)
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Mastering the Art of Professional Keynote Presentations: Structure, Tools, and Tips Summary In this episode of 'Present Influence,' keynote coach and professional speaker John Ball provides an in-depth guide on structuring and delivering professional talks. He introduces the Cicero card deck as a useful tool for creating well-organized presentation…
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WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Manage frustration without losing your cool Spend less time training but still get great results Build a high-performing efficient team LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades busines…
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Counter-terrorism, breaking records and building a business - introducing Mike Bates
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Today we have the most amazing guest in Mike Bates. Ex Covert Counter-terrorism Operations Leader turned entrepreneur, public speaker and venturer. Mike talks about his learnings from 20 years in the Royal Marines and counter-terrorism, what high performance looks like, the benefit of ‘hot debriefs’, the power of trust and so, so much more. You hav…
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WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Manage frustration without losing your cool Spend less time training but still get great results Build a high-performing efficient team LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades busines…
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We often receive feedback from people who have listened to a particular episode that has deeply resonated with them, changed the trajectory of their experience or helped them stay the course. Today’s guest, Phil Kenward contacted us after listening to Alan Hill’s episode of the 31 August 2022. Phil is a Brisbane father who lost a daughter to adopti…
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4 'must solve' business problems - Bonus Episode
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Business Problems? Welcome to the monthly, bonus episode of the Leeds Business Podcast, featuring the latest Business Surgery problems. If you're a Business Owner, have a listen; you've probably experienced at least one, or more, of these problems..... and now you have a potential solution. This month’s round up features the following business prob…
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Phil Jeynes | Shifting attitudes towards protection: The importance of long-term, post-sale customer care
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In this episode of Just Covered, we meet Phil Jeynes, Director of Corporate Strategy at Reassured. Phil is a well-recognised and respected protection expert with more than 20 years’ experience. During our thoughtful chat, he reflects personally on the change he’s seen across the industry, particularly around emphasis for ongoing customer care and h…
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All about B2B, green-hushing and company culture with Georgia Halston, Halston Group
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This week we speak to Georgia Halston, Group CEO of the Halston Group. Georgia tells us about launching her own business, buying another one to add on to it, how she established her company culture pillars BEFORE she employed any staff, all about ‘green hushing’ and some incredible stats about our Very own NHS. The business surgery answers the ques…
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US Election: What Does It Mean To The Trades Industry?
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WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to build your own economy (instead of worrying about the global economy) How to focus on what’s important (instead of wasting energy on what’s out of your hands) How to adapt when the world changes (instead of getting left behind) LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session …
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S2 Ep1: Gary Hawkins and Phil Burrows - Cadent
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In this episode of Mind the Gap, we welcome two leaders from Cadent Gas who are shaping the future of accessibility, safety, and social impact through their work. Joining us are Gary Hawkins, Head of Streetworks and Reinstatement for London, and Phil Burrows, Head of Customer Vulnerability at Cadent Gas. Together, they bring decades of experience a…
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All you need to know about selling your business - Intelligent Business Partners
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We ask everything you need to know about selling a business with Mark Fitzgerald-Cooke of Intelligent Business Partners. Even if you’re not looking at selling right now, there’s tons of great stuff in here to get your house in order in preparation were you to ever do so. For more information on our sponsors, YFM Equity Partners, please visit www.yf…
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How to Break the Cycle of Endless Work In Your Business
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How to carve out your niche Where to find the solution to every problem Why investing in infrastructure will get you where you want to go The trick to getting Google Ads cranking What to consider if you want to buy a business LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FR…
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May the force be with you - Adam Oldfield, Force 24
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This week we speak to Adam Oldfield, Founder & CEO of Force 24. Adam tells us about ‘forming, storming, norming and performing’, the dangers of having too much money in the business, how market pressure forced him to change the business offering and how he rejected, perhaps wrongly in hindsight, an offer to sell the business. The business surgery s…
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How to Build a Strong Reputation and Stand Out
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WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Become the go-to guy in your community Avoid price wars and compete on value instead Book more jobs and attract top talent LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in o…
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Support people & intergenerational impacts - Baden and Sam
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When people affected by adoption embark on an exploration of their experience and perhaps find their biological relatives, the support network around them plays a crucial role in navigating this deeply emotional process. Family members, including partners, children, siblings, extended relatives and even friends often experience a complex mix of emo…
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The Psychology of Selling From Stage: Lessons from Mitch Carson
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Mastering Platform Sales: Insights with Mitch Carson Summary In this episode, John Ball interviews Mitch Carson, a seasoned speaker and expert in platform sales, to explore the art of selling from the stage. The discussion highlights the differences between keynote speaking and platform sales, emphasizing the competitive nature and high earnings po…
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Barry Kellegher | Seeing the world differently: Using life-altering events to bring advice to life
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In this episode of Just Covered, Hazel and Wayne invite Legal & General Performance Manager, Barry Kellegher. Unlike many, Barry has a unique perspective on customer protection, having been on both sides of the fence. He talks honestly about how his personal health crisis has transformed his outlook on life, death and critical illness cover. And mo…
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Signature Keynote Creation Process: Framework and abstract (Part 2)
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Unlock Your Speaking Potential: Creating Impactful Keynotes In this second episode on John's signature keynote creation process, he shares insights on creating impactful speeches. John emphasizes the importance of selecting relevant and needed topics for speaking engagements, differentiating between 'nice-to-have' and 'need-to-have' solutions. He a…
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Solving a problem with a start-up - George Fairhall, WAC
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This week we speak to start-up founder George Fairhall all about her business journey to date with WAC. If you'd been cheated out of £200 in wages over a two week period, what would you do? This week's guest used it as the inspiration for her business.... Hear how George has gone all the way from problem to solution via paper mock ups, pandemic lau…
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How Bad Situations Build Stronger Businesses
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WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Simple steps you can take to improve any situation The key to stop making the same mistake over and over again How to deal with setbacks and bounce back quick LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private comm…
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From family tragedy to Dragons Den success - Kate Ball, Mini First Aid
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Kate Ball founder and director of Mini First Aid shares with us the family tragedy that inspired her to launch her business, tells us all about her successful appearance on Dragons Den (and how a McDonald's bribe helped seal the deal) and explains how, and why, the business is built as a franchise. The business surgery segment answers the question;…
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How Systems Saved This Electricians Buisness
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast…
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Driving Business Growth and Overcoming Leadership Solitude: Insights from Business Sounding Board Phil Fraser
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Mastering Public Speaking & Business Soundboarding with Phil Fraser In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball dives into the importance of presentation skills in professional success and how being a confident speaker can give you a competitive edge in business. John sits down with guest Phil Fraser, who shares his unique role as a busine…
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A great business idea executed badly and other tales - Mark Fitzgerald-Cooke, Intelligent Business Partners
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This week we speak to Mark Fitzgerald-Cooke, MD of Intelligent Business Partners. Mark tells all about the difficulties in moving from print to online, a great business idea that didn’t work and how owning the process gives you power in a sector. The business surgery segment answers the question; "I'm currently doing my business planning. How far i…
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Claim a Free Planning Session to learn what coaching could do for your business Join our FREE private community of trades business owners in our Facebook group Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get a copy of the Profitable Tradie book Thanks for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Profitable Tradie Podcast…
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Today’s guest is an adopted person and photographer from Newcastle in New South Wales. Kathryn Blake was born and adopted in Bathurst in 1970 as the eldest of two adopted girls. She has since gone on to connect with her brother, who was also placed for adoption, and more recently with her father. Her reunion stories are filled with incredible near …
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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the utilities industry’s growing skills gap by getting the opinions of the people who represent the future workforce: kids! We interviewed children between the ages of 7 and 15 to see if they’re learning about utilities in school and whether they even know what the industry is all about. The results? Eye-op…
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Crafting a signature keynote talk: Your invite into my creative process.
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Crafting Your Signature Keynote: A Step-by-Step Journey In this episode of Present Influence, keynote coach and professional speaker John Ball invites listeners into his creative process as he develops his own signature keynote talk. John shares comprehensive insights from his years of coaching, covering topics such as the importance of having a mi…
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What's it like being fourth generation in the family business? - James Kempley, Troy Foods (Salads)
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For more information on YFM equity Partners please visit www.yfmep.com (and tell them Phil from Leeds Business Podcast sent you!) This week we speak to James Kempley, Managing Director of Troy Foods (Salads) Ltd. James tells us about the stresses and strains of being 4th generation in a family firm, the perfect storm that forced part of the busines…
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