Open For Business

In today's podcast episode, I sit down and chat with John from Motov8.    Rev is a youth specialist passionate about inspiring, informing and instructing young people to discover, live and fulfil their dreams. To help them expand those dreams to be about something bigger than themselves so that they can add value to their world.   In this episode, I speak to John about: Backstory on how Motov8 Started. Inspiring and informing young boys to make smarter decisions in life. Seminars Workshops & Coaching and much more... Enjoy the show!   LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In today's episode of the podcast, I speak with Louise Booth who is a Personal Branding Coach based up in Sydney. Louise has spent time working at several fortune 500 companies in the past and she now helps business owners and leaders differentiate and build their authority in the market through the RCU personal blueprint.   Stay tuned that episode is coming right up!   In this episode, I speak to Louise about: Your back story in life/business? How was Go Hudson Digital created? What do you offer/provide to the market? What is personal branding? What are the benefits?  How to build your personal brand in 2022? and much more... Enjoy the show!   LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

On this podcast, I speak with Gary Fahey who is a mental strength and conditioning coach, he is also a highly sought-after speaker and bestselling author.  His unique Brutal Honesty brand was forged through 18 years with the Australian Federal Police, leading the Australian Prime Minister's Personal Protection Team and managing the Office of Commissioner, a deep, dark and destructive battle with mental health and a combination of formal and informal education, coaching and mentoring to develop his own evidence-based, practical systems and structures for success.   In this episode, I speak to Gary about: The importance of mental strength and mental health?  How individuals can learn to be more self-aware and improve their mental health? Advice to those in business? How to create success? and much more... Enjoy the show!   LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

Today on the podcast, we speak with Gold Coast-based entrepreneur Lewis Schenk the founder of Boost Media Agency about all things public relations.    Lewis founded Boost Media Agency back in 2020, Boost is a branding and marketing company, that specialises in helping businesses, brands and entrepreneurs become leaders.   In this episode, we speak to Lewis about: What PR can do for your business Golf/Backstory How he started his agency  and much more... Enjoy the show!   LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Alexie O‘Brien, a profoundly experienced professional business person and her list of achievements and experience is extensive Alexie has over a decade of board-level experience across both commercial, government and not for profit. Having spent time at Lorna Jone and Nimble Activewear, she was also the General Manager at Ozmosis and notably generated the company's largest Christmas sale to the value of $21 million before than transitioning to General Manager at Lululemon, where she took revenue from $2 million to $100 million. Alexie currently sits on multiple boards, maintains a range of coaching clients and is also a director at the Local Business Network. In this episode, we speak to Alexie about: her back story in life and business the differences working in SME's and multi-million dollar companies her role at The Local Business Network her take on the current business landscape with and post-COVID her advice to those in business and how to create success? and much more...     LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode of the podcast, We are talking to Cheryl McIlroy the founder of Muse Meditation. Meditation is something I've placed extra importance on over the past couple of years. Sit back and relax that episode is coming right up...   In this episode, we speak to Cheryl about: Meditation Her journey of moving to Australia Mindfulness and Wellbeing  and much more... Enjoy the show!   LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Harley Tempest. Harley Originates from Ballarat in Victoria, and today we get him into the studio to talk about his journey in becoming a multi gym owner.    Harley Is the Co-Founder of Origin Athletics a multi gym business based in Shepparton Victoria helping individuals in training as well as nutrition, motivation, and education.   In this episode, we speak to Harley about: How he became a Personal Trainer His journey in becoming a multi Gym Owner with his business partner.  Health and Wellbeing  GV Talks Podcast  and much more... Enjoy the show!   LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Luke Jorgensen who is the founder of Lush Property Services Group. Luke and his family are based in the Goulburn Valley, so we decided to get him to come into our live studio to talk about all things property.  Luke is also a certified property valuer and has spent lots of time within the industry and has now gone out on his own to build a business that helps people invest, find property, buy land and build their property portfolios.   In this episode, we speak to Luke about: How he became a Property Valuer Investing in the right market at the right time Starting up his business Lush Property Services Group  Why we are experiencing a property boom at the moment  and much more... Enjoy the show!   LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Central Coast-based entrepreneur, Jarred Brown whose passion is in guiding humans to live with Purpose, Passion & Vitality. Jarred is the CEO of Back To Bace, a mind and movement hub that connects the dots between movement & mind through group training, events, workshops, and our like-minded community. He is also the co-owner of Bridge The Gap, a community for like-minded men who specialise in events, tools, and podcasts to help men connect and grow.    In this episode, we speak to Jarred about: Learning to understand ourselves A community for likeminded men  Meditation Upcoming Iron Man event and much more... Enjoy the show!   LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

Welcome to the very "first" episode of The Anthony Murphy Podcast.   I have rebranded the Open for Business podcast to The Anthony Murphy Podcast.   Why do you ask?   The main reason I have made the change is due to launching our agency podcast "Digital by AttentionMedia" in 2020! This podcast discusses the hottest topics, the latest updates, and what’s working in social media and digital marketing right now, to get you up to speed and keep you informed.   As we head into the New Year (2021), I wanted to use my personal podcast to dive into a whole range of new topics and conversations that are not just business and marketing-related!    In future episodes, we will be covering topics like: Personal Health and Wellbeing Human Performance Mindset and Growth Finances Politics Religion and much more! So if you love to listen to marketing podcasts, just follow the link below to our new podcast Digital by AttentionMedia and stay subscribed to The Anthony Murphy Podcast for a whole range of exciting new episodes coming soon!    Do you have a topic idea or something you want to learn more about? Hit me up with your suggestions over on Instagram > @anthonygmurphy   LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode of the podcast we speak with Melbourne based entrepreneur, Jack Prow.   Jack was a young & broke tradie $35,000 in debt! One day he decided to flip the script and quit his job. He went on to build a widely profitable e-commerce business called Checksix and successfully escaped the 9-5 he hated so much.   But he didn’t stop there! Jack went on to launch his own marketing agency, an entrepreneurial learning hub and now a high profile destination business called @itsjustfortwo.   In this episode, we speak to Jack about: His backstory and how he started his own businesses The current state of marketing from his perspective The Entrehub! Just For Two! Digital marketing tips for local and small businesses and much more... Enjoy the show!     LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode, we are talking to Jordan Scheltgen, founder and director of Cave Social.   Jordan is a well known entrepreneur, speaker and social media marketer based in the USA.   Now based in LA, Jordan and his team of marketers, creatives and designers come together to create powerful content and social media marketing for both local and national businesses.   In this episode, Jordan shares his advice and insights on: His backstory, how his career started and what Cave Socialdo today Resetting company culture and why it’s important Dealing with Imposter Syndrome Marketing advice on coming out of COVID-19 and what steps people can take to achieve more growth in business What his non-negotiables/routines are to help him be successful? and much more!   Let’s get into the show!     LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode of the podcast we take a trip to Scotland to speak with Mr Gavin Bell, Facebook Advertising expert, agency owner and public speaker just to brush the surface!   Gavin helps businesses generate more leads, sales and profits through powerful marketing funnels.   He is a multi-award winning entrepreneur & podcast host.   If you're looking to improve your marketing and scale your business, you're in the right place.   He has worked with thousands of businesses, helping them to scale & truly dominate their market.   In this episode, we speak to Gavin about: His backstory and how he started his own Facebook Ads agency Managing client expectations around Facebook Ad services Facebook Advertising tips, tricks or suggestions for local businesses Advice do for people wanting to get into the industry/start agencies Gavin’s non-negotiables/routines in life to help him be successful   Enjoy the show!     LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode, we are talking to Richard Bell, managing director and lead investor at Business Leaderz Group. BLG was founded by Rich and is a boutique investment and advisory firm that specializes in heling companies grow, strategise and drive performance.   Rich has had a decorated business career after leaving school at the young age of 16yrs.   He has built, invested and consulted with hundreds of businesses from start ups to $50m dollar companies across 8 different countries.    Some highlights include investing into NZ based business unfiltered, which he drove the business successfully as chairman leading it into the US market, with a successful exit for Rich personally.   At the aged of 25yrs he grew The Entourage into an eight-figure business with eight executives reporting into him and today he is still sits as the 3rd biggest shareholder of the company.   In 2015 Rich was listed in the top 3 emerging business leaders by Fairfax Media and AFR newspaper, which lead him to launching BLG back in 2016.   In this episode, Rich shares his advice and insights on: his backstory, how his career started and what you do today Mindset: how to improve / change it to maximise your success? Sales: the importance of driving revenue and a few tips on how to increase sales?  Growth: advice on coming out of COVID-19 and what steps people can take to achieve more growth in business?  What are some of your non-negotiables/routines in life to help you be successful? and much more!   Let’s get into the show!     LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode of the podcast we are talking to Aoife’ O’Connell, founder of Chatbot Marketing Agency, Yarnly.ai!   Yarnly is a tech-centric AI Agency, driven by human connection. Led by Aoife’, they are shaping the future of conversations by becoming a tour guide for your brand. Yarnly helps you turn any conversation into a conversion.   A messenger bot is a piece of software that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to communicate with your customers.   Automated bots provide real-time answers and do so in a (surprisingly human) conversational way.   Conversation bots are completely revolutionising the face of marketing, sales and customer service as we know it -- and for the better. Hello future!   In this episode, Aoife’ shares her insights on: What a chatbot really is? How to use Facebook Messenger Chatbots Examples of Chatbots creating real business results How to get new subscribers with a chatbot Why the future is chatbots and conversion marketing How you can get started with your own bot today (No coding required!) and much more!   If you have any questions for Aoife’, send her a DM over on Insta @yarnly.ai and tell her you listened to this episode…   Enjoy the show!     LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode, we talk to Australia’s own Brett Campbell, a serial entrepreneur, author, speaker and fast growth business expert!   Brett founded two of Australasia’s fastest growing companies in there respected fields, including the fastest growing fitness franchise at its time, exploding to 35 locations within the first 6 months of operations, and currently the fastest growing digital growth agency, having recently won the accolade of 2018 Best Social Media Agency of the Year award for Australia and NZ within their first 12 months of operations.   Brett is a go-to business expert when it comes to fast and effective business growth, having invested over $2M personally in paid advertising & his company now managing millions of dollars a year in advertising spend for his clients in over 30+ industries.   In this episode, Brett shares his insights on: How to connect with highly successful people Why digital marketing is vital for business growth in today’s environment How to scale your business using digital marketing Why businesses should invest in a digital agency The social media platform that people are sleeping on and much more!   If you have any questions for Brett, send him a DM over on Insta @brettcampbellofficial and tell him you listened to this episode…   Enjoy the show!     LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode, we are covering the topic “How To Start A Podcast”.   Joining us live in the studio for this episode are a couple of experts on this very topic, Dave and Fyona Matter from PipeWolf Media!    Today on the show we discuss;   How to start a podcast from scratch The types of equipment you need to start recording your show The importance of having a strategy and putting though into your podcast BEFORE you start The technical process that PipeWolf go through to edit and manage a podcast And so much more…   If you have any questions about the show or on starting a podcast, send me a message on Instagram @anthonygmurphy   Happy Listening, Anthony     LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

  In this episode, we welcome back Facebook™ Ads Maverick and marketing expert, Paul Ramondo!   Paul first appeared on the show in Episode 032 and shared his backstory, how he started his own agency and some top Facebook™ marketing tips.   Today the conversation is much different. It’s personal, it’s deep and it’s a conversation we all need to be having more.   Paul talks about the mindset required to be an entrepreneur or business owner and the burnout which can occur if you are not taking the right steps!   He talks about his journey in dealing with these issues personal over the past 12 months and how we can avoid them.   Lastly, we touch on transparency in social media content and why it’s so important.   This is a must listen episode, tune in….     LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode, I am going to help you increase the engagement you get with your voice content on social media!   Did you know that 85% of people watch video on Facebook with the sound OFF?! That means that the majority of your videos (which you put so much time and effort into) often go unwatched because their is no audio and no captions! Today on the show we cover adding captions to your video on the following platforms: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Youtube   I hope this helps!    LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode, we have our first repeat guest! Harry Sanders is back, 3 years on from his first chat with us on Episode 017.   His business, Studio Hawk, has seen significant growth and is now a multi award-winning SEO agency. In fact, it is one of the only dedicated SEO agencies in Australia!   Today on the show Harry shares;   How he has grown the business over the last 3 years What SEO stands for and what it is Whether people should learn SEO themselves or leave it to the professionals What business owners can do to help increase their SEO What the future of SEO and voice search looks like     LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode, I share my thoughts on what you as an entrepreneur/business owner should AVOID when it comes to social media marketing in 2019!   Sure, most of the articles and content you will find is talking about what is supposed to be “hot” over the next 12 months, but this year, I’m taking a different approach!   Tune in to find out what I think you should avoid and why…   What are your thoughts? Send me a DM and let me know if you agree or disagree?     LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode, I’m so stoked to have marketing legend Chris 'Kubby' Kubbernus as our guest! He shares his back story on how he got into marketing in the first place (spoiler alert: it's built into his DNA).We talk about how he started his own digital marketing agency and has grown it from himself to 17 team members in just 3 years!And he also shares his BIGGEST tip right now for growing your INSTAGRAM! (you need to know this tip!)   Let’s jump into the show!   LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode, I share with you my best tips for LinkedIn right now!   I'm sharing the latest tips, trick and hacks that I am using for myself and my clients to get the most from LinkedIn.   These tips are based on best practices and hacks to gain the most reach and exposure from your content when you publish.   Do you have something you can share with us about LinkedIn?   Are you using it for your business or personal brand?   Would love to get your feedback!   Let’s jump into the show!     LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  

In this episode, we talk to the iconic English-born Australian that is Mr. Robert Gerrish, founder of Flying Solo (Australia’s largest community of Solopreneurs) multi-business owner, mentor, podcaster and author of 2 sensational business books! Robert shares his own story of growing up and entering the workforce in the UK, the reason why he moved around the world to Australia and his thoughts on the importance of marketing in business today. Let’s jump into the show!   LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

In this episode, we talk to Brenton Johnston, the founder of Uptake Digital, based in Bendigo, Victoria.     Uptake Digital works in the managed IT and software space and helps businesses advance by leveraging digital technology.    This recording comes from a Facebook Live stream that Brenton and I hosted and I hope you get some valuable insights from it!   Links from today’s show are listed below: ▶ Uptake Digital - website ▶ Click here to follow Uptake Digital on Facebook ▶ Click here to follow Brenton on Facebook   Thanks for listening!     SPECIAL MENTIONS: This podcast is professionally mixed and edited by PipeWolf Media.   WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest compliment you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost the shows ranking, plus, I read each and every review out on the show! P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Instagram @anthonygmurphy, via email anthony@anthonygmurphy.com or visit my website www.anthonygmurphy.com!  

In this episode, we talk to Aussie entrepreneur, Dan DeWitte, who is the founder of Activerelay, a program that simplifies online payments for ActiveCampaign.     Tune in to hear about Dan’s journey in building this program, why he started it and where he wants to take it!   For any Active Campaign users out there (and I’m one of them) this show is a must listen!   Links from today’s show are listed below: ▶ Activerelay - website ▶ Click here to follow Dan on Facebook ▶ ActiveCampaign Email and CRM Software   Thanks for listening!     SPECIAL MENTIONS: This podcast is professionally mixed and edited by Pipe Wolf Media.   WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest compliment you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost the shows ranking, plus, I read each and every review out on the show! P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Instagram @anthonygmurphy, via email anthony@anthonygmurphy.com or visit my website www.anthonygmurphy.com!  

In this episode, we talk to the founder of Zebrafish Digital Media, Zoe Hollingsworth.   The business tagline is ‘Be Different With Video Marketing’ and Zoe talks about how exactly you can do that in your business and what she does to help her clients.   You have most likely heard that video is the number 1 type of content currently consumed on the internet and it is such a powerful way to connect with your prospects and build relationships with your customers!       Links from today’s show are listed below: ▶ Zebrafish Digital Media website ▶ Click here to follow Zoe on Facebook ▶ Click here to follow Zoe on Instagram   Thanks for listening!     SPECIAL MENTIONS: This podcast is professionally mixed and edited by PipeWolf Media.   WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest compliment you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost the shows ranking, plus, I read each and every review out on the show! P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Instagram @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)anthonygmurphy(dot)com!  

In this episode, we talk to Tom Bailey the founder of Bridge Inbound Marketing based in Bendigo, Victoria.   This recording came from a Facebook Live stream that Tom was happy to take part in and talk about all things digital marketing and social media for regional businesses.   Tune in to hear some of the gold that Tom shared around how regional businesses can leverage their marketing in some very smart ways!   Links from today’s show are listed below: ▶ Bridge Inbound Marketing - website ▶ Click here to follow Tom on Facebook ▶ Click here to follow Tom on Instagram   Thanks for listening!     SPECIAL MENTIONS: This podcast is professionally mixed and edited by PipeWolf Media.   WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest compliment you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost the shows ranking, plus, I read each and every review out on the show! P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Instagram @anthonygmurphy, via email anthony@anthonygmurphy.com or visit my website www.anthonygmurphy.com!  

In this episode, we talk to the founders of Hoodic, formerly Peer Camp.   Silva and Stephen created their business to help bridge the gap between what young people often have after they graduate and what the businesses actually require from these young people for them to start a career.   A lot of great lessons included in this show and Hoodic is such as successful startup story, it’s great to share it with you!   Links from today’s show are listed below: ▶ Hoodic website ▶ Click here to follow Hoodic on Facebook   Thanks for listening!     SPECIAL MENTIONS: This podcast is professionally mixed and edited by PipeWolf Media.   WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest compliment you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost the shows ranking, plus, I read each and every review out on the show! P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Instagram @anthonygmurphy, via email anthony@anthonygmurphy.com or visit my website www.anthonygmurphy.com!  

Today I’d like to share my thoughts on the top social media marketing trends for 2018 to help you jumpstart your digital marketing in the New Year! In 2018, we shouldn’t focus on chasing the shiny objects, the bright lights, the latest and greatest features in social media. You, as a business owner, need to focus on what’s working right now, while keeping an eye on the latest and greatest to make sure you know what’s happening within that space. Let's jump into the show and cover off what I think will be the 'pillars' of social media marketing in 2018!   Click here to watch the video on my Youtube Channel!    SPECIAL MENTIONS: This podcast is mixed and edited by Josh, ArmourPod Productions - https://www.facebook.com/ArmourPod/?ref=br_rs    WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost the shows ranking, plus, I read each and every review out on the show! P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Instagram, Snapchat or Twitter via my username - anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)anthonygmurphy(dot)com!

And we are back!   In this episode of the Open for Business podcast, we are re-launching the show! Its been over 12 months since the last episode but we are back and ready for a big 2018!    Over the next few weeks the show will continue to change and evolve but here is what you can always expect... 1. Interviews with legends in business, entrepreneurship and marketing! 2. Updates on the latest and great in the world of social media marketing 3. Any questions that you want to be answered right here on the show!    So let's jump straight in!    SPECIAL MENTIONS: This podcast is mixed and edited by Josh, ArmourPod Productions - https://www.facebook.com/ArmourPod/?ref=br_rs    WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost the shows ranking, plus, I read each and every review out on the show! P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Instagram, Snapchat or Twitter via my username - anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)anthonygmurphy(dot)com!

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast we are talking all things “merrymaking”, following your bliss, living a happy and healthy lifestyle and how to build and online business!   In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Emma and Carla, The Merrymaker Sisters! The sisters are proud bliss followers and magic creators, on a mission to merrymake over the world. They help over 1.5 million people every year live healthier, happier lives with their books, podcast, real food recipes, articles and speaking gigs and even their own app! They love to help people just like you and I add more fun to every day to create a less stressed life! Currently living on the Gold Coast, Australia, if the girls are not working hard at their laptops you’ll spot them at yoga or pilates, walking on the beach or at their local cafe drinking chai and eating raw cake! Let’s jump straight into the show! Are you ready to become…Open for Business?     RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:   Website Link - The Merrymaker Sisters home online with access to their books, app and recipes!!   Add the girls on Facebook!   Follow The Merry’s on Instagram!   See what the girls are up too behind the scenes on Snapchat!     MENTIONS:   Intro & Outro music thanks to Bensound – bensound.com   Voice overs thanks to the Aussie Video Guy, James Tew – jamestew.me     WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost the shows ranking, plus, I read each and every review out on the show! P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter via my username - anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au!

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast we are talking all things coffee, business and following your passion. Today we have Scott Parker on the show. Scott has worked in the coffee industry for the past 6 years.  He is motivated and determined to turn his passion into a business of his own! Scott spends his time making coffee for the coffee lovers of the Goulburn Valley (Australia), as well as talking about coffee, thinking about coffee, reading about coffee and dreaming of coffee.  You’ll find when you strike up a conversation with Scott, somehow the conversation always leads to coffee.  Scott has travelled overseas to visit coffee farms where he experienced the whole process from plant to cup; from picking the coffee berries to brewing the coffee at the end of the chain.  His latest expedition was to Nepal where the coffee farm had a magnificent view of the Himalayas! Scott's plans for the future include absorbing and gaining further knowledge of everything coffee, building his business and sharing the joy he has experienced with others who appreciate a well crafted coffee! Let’s jump straight into the show! Are you ready to become…Open for Business?   RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: Clockworkcoffee.com.au – Visit Scott’s website and check out the full story!   Facebook - Give Scott a big thumbs up on Clockwork Coffee’s official page!   Instagram – Follow Clockwork_Coffee to get the latest updates!   Snapchat – Add Clockworkcoffee to see what Scott is up to behind the scenes!   MENTIONS: Intro & Outro music thanks to Bensound – bensound.com Voice overs thanks to the Aussie Video Guy, James Tew – jamestew.me     WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost the shows ranking, plus, I read each and every review out on the show! P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter via my username - anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au!

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast we are talking digital marketing with the one and only Paul Ramondo! Paul is based in Perth, Australia and is building both his personal brand and his business, Ramondo Media, with insane results when it comes to all things digital marketing, social media and building a business from his passion!   This episode we talk about what Paul did prior to starting his own business, how he took that first step towards doing his own thing and where the business has taken him so far! Plus he shares some of his best tips and tricks for us listening in!    Let’s jump straight into the show! Are you ready to become…Open for Business?   RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:   Paulramondo.com – Visit the website for everything Digital Marketing!   RamondoMedia – Paul’s very own business (website launching soon)   Youtube – Have a look at some of Paul’s best work in front of the camera!   Snapchat – If your not follow Paul on the Snap, your seriously missing out!   Social Media Marketing World   MENTIONS:   Intro & Outro music thanks to Bensound – bensound.com   Voice overs thanks to the Aussie Video Guy, James Tew – jamestew.me     WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost the shows ranking, plus, I read each and every review out on the show! P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter via my username - anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au! 

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast we are looking into Step 2 of YOUR 5 STEP BUSINESS BUILDING BLUEPRINT and it’s all about creating your MVP! Are you wondering what the heck an MVP is?     MVP stands for Minimum Viable Product and it’s the first form of the product or service that you will offer to your target audience and best mates! This episode goes into more detail on the following points:     ·       WTF is an MVP?   ·       How to create an MVP and know when its ready?   ·       What happens to your MVP after you have ‘shipped’ it?   ·       What to do next?     Let’s jump straight into the show! It’s time to become…Open for Business!     RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:     My 5 Step Business Building Blueprint – get your copy right now!     The Lean Startup by Eric Ries – more great information on MVP’s and starting ‘Lean’!     What is an MVP? | Run A Lean Startup Experiment by One Month – Youtube video series     The 7 Day Startup by Dan Norris – Resources     The 7 Day Startup with Dan Norris - Podcast       MENTIONS:     Intro & Outro music thanks to Bensound – bensound.com     Voice overs thanks to the Aussie Video Guy, James Tew – jamestew.me       WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY?   If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!     YOUR THOUGHTS?   Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome!     LET’S MAKE THIS GROW!   If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost the shows ranking, plus, I read each and every review out on the show! P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?     IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU!   Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!     That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter via my username - anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au!   

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast we are talking to Ben Cherrie, the founder of SirConrad.com, a Melbourne based app and website development company for entrepreneurs and fast growing companies! Ben has been super focused in growing his very own business with co-founder, Simon Rahme, and the rest of the impressive team that makes up SirConrad! After having consulted with Fortune 500 companies and having clients such as Nickelodeon, LinkedIn, Vicroads and GE Insurance, the sky really is the limit! We chat to Ben about how it all started, what’s involved in app development, where the business has taken him and what his plans are for the future! Let’s jump straight into the show! It’s time to become…Open for Business!   TOP LEARNINGS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1.     Learn! Close your knowledge gap to get to where you want to go! 2.     Word hard! It may not be easy but its definitely worth it! 3.     Start when your young! The best time to start was yesterday but today will work also!   What was your top learning? Leave a comment below or send me an email!   RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: SirConrad.com.au – Visit the beautifully designed home of SirConrad! SirConrad Facebook page! Books recommended by Ben for anyone wanting to create a Startup!  1.     Steve Blank – The Startup Owner’s Manual 2.     Steve Blank - 4 Steps To The Epiphany 3.     Eric Reis – The Lean Startup   MENTIONS: Intro & Outro music thanks to Bensound – bensound.com Voice overs thanks to the Aussie Video Guy, James Tew – jamestew.me     WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode! YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost the shows ranking, plus, I read each and every review out on the show! P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere! That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter via my username - anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au! 

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast it’s time for you to spit out your P.I.P.S! You heard me! It is Step 1 in my 5 STEP BUSINESS BUILDING BLUEPRINT! P.I.P.S stands for Passion, Idea, Product or Service! You have to decide on what you are going to build your business around. It might be very clear to you or you might need to put some extra thought into it! Either way this is were we start! I will tell you a little bit more about the 5 Step Blueprint and what you can expect from the upcoming episodes!   Like always, if you have any questions or need some one on one assistance, just get in touch with me! I’m here to help! Email me at anthony@openforbusiness.net.au   Let’s jump straight into the show! It’s time to become…Open for Business!     FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:  1.     Your 5 Step Business Building Blueprint RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:  Join the email list to be the first notified of the Blueprint when it goes live! Just CLICK HERE!   WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to know your thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want you get the most out each episode that you can!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost our ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one of them. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere! That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au! 

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast Iwould like to introduce you to Frank Wyatt the managing director ofEnterprising Partnerships, a business providing programs to assist youngentrepreneurs and startups in Victoria, Australia. Frank has been a greatmentor to me over the short period that we have know each other and he helps toprovide me with some of the amazing guests that we have on the podcast! I havea short recording that I did with Frank back in January 2016 and I want toshare this with you to create some context around why you will be hearing a bitmore about Enterprising Partnerships and their programs in future episodes!   Let’s jump straight into the show! It’s time to become…Open for Business!   VIP’SFEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:   1.     FrankWyatt – Enterprising Partnerships RESOURCESAND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:   EnterprisingPartnerships   GettingDown To Business program for young entrepreneurs   iGen –Innovation Generation   The Merrymaker Sisters! Futureguests on the show! Check them out!!     WANTTO BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW OPT-IN & 5 STEP COURSE?   If so, justclick here and leave your emailaddress!       WASTHIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, justclick here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOURTHOUGHTS? Please letme know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know thattoo! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to knowyour thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want youget the most out each episode that you can!   LET’SMAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, thebiggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes forOpen for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boostour ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one ofthem. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’SMADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining meagain this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could belistening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listento this episode and I truly appreciate that! Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thankyou again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy orvia email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au! 

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast weare getting stuck into the #AskAG LIVE stream which is a weekly show that Ihost as per of Open for Business, using the Facebook Live platform! It is anawesome platform which anyone can use to start their journey into livestreaming! Perhaps you just want to check it out and see if its right for youor maybe you are ready to harness the power of live streaming and build yourbusiness or brand! If you want to learn more about live streaming then checkoutEpisode 024 where we diving into the world of live streaming across thedifferent platforms available! This episode is all about the #AskAG live stream whichgoes live Wednesday nights at 8:30pmAEST! It’s a live stream for any one whowants to join and ask any questions you might have around employment, buildinga career, entrepreneurship, small business, startups and DOING YOUR THING! It’sas simple as jumping on the live stream at 8:30pm and dropping your question/sinto the comments section! I will then give you the best answer possibledrawing the knowledge and skills I have gained over the decade I have spentworking in small business and entrepreneurship!  Let’s jump straight into the show! It’s time to become…Open for Business! RESOURCESAND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: #AskAG Live – A weekly live stream via Facebook Live to answer all yourburning questions!  My Youtube channel! – you can see all past episodes of#AskAG Live and please subscribe as well! FREEPDF DOWNLOAD – 10 Ways To Crush Your Live Streaming!  Facebook Live Want tolearn more about live streaming? It’s all here on Episode 024!   WASTHIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, justclick here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOURTHOUGHTS? Please letme know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know thattoo! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to knowyour thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want youget the most out each episode that you can!   LET’SMAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, thebiggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes forOpen for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boostour ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one ofthem. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’SMADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining meagain this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could belistening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listento this episode and I truly appreciate that! Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thankyou again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy orvia email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au! 

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast weare lucky enough to have Shannon from One Wild Apple on the show to share herstory on how she turned her passion for hospitality and the desire to have herown business and turned it into a very successful café!  Shannon tells us exactly how she was able to purchaseher own café, what it takes to run the business day to day and also shares heradvice for anyone else that wants to follow their dreams and DO THEIR THING!One Wild Apple is situated in Benalla, a regional town in Victoria, Australia.Shannon makes sure that there is a daily supply of very tasty homemade food optionsand serves it up with the best coffee in town, complete with a small treat! Itsall about the 1%er’s team! The café and ‘courtyard’ are styled to create a verywelcoming space with lots of character, perfect to enjoy your preferred cup ofcoffee! If anyone is living proof that its possible to buy, start and run a successfulbusiness of your own, its Shannon! Now let’s jump straight into the show! It’s time tobecome…Open for Business!   TOPLEARNINGS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1.    Open a separate bank account todayand start saving a few dollars each week for your “someday         something”. 2.    Most people don’t take the ‘leap’…thosethat do get to experience how good the ‘upside’ is!  3.    “If people tell you that yourdreaming too big, don’t listen to them” – Shannon, owner of One Wild Apple! RESOURCESAND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: One Wild Apple – the website! Follow OneWild Apple: Instagram – onewildapple Facebook– One Wild Apple Snapchat – onewildapple Sensory Lab Coffee – the website!  Leave yourquestions for Shannon or feedback for the show in the comments below or emailto anthony@openforbusiness.net.au   WASTHIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, justclick here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOURTHOUGHTS? Please letme know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know thattoo! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to knowyour thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want youget the most out each episode that you can!   LET’SMAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, thebiggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes forOpen for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boostour ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one ofthem. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’SMADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining meagain this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could belistening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listento this episode and I truly appreciate that! Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thankyou again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy orvia email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au! 

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast we have made it to the 6 month mark with Episode 025 and this show is all about YOU! As we have reached the 6 month mark there is a new goal! The new goal is to continue creating weekly episodes right through to the 1 year mark that provide you with value, entertainment and inspiration to help you grab life by the horns and DO YOUR THING! In this episode, I am asking my amazing listeners and that includes you, for your feedback, comments and thoughts on what you like, dislike and want to hear on upcoming shows! You have the power to shape your future and the future of this podcast! Let’s jump straight into the show! It’s time to become…Open for Business! HIT ME UP WITH YOUR FEEDBACK!  I need your help to shape the future of the show! You can leave me your feedback or comments which ever way you prefer! 1.     You can subscribe via this link and then leave a comment below this post!  2.     Hit me up on Snapchat! Add me via my username: anthonygmurphy 3.     Send me a Tweet! Add me via my username: anthonygmurphy 4.     Leave a comment on the Open for Business Facebook page by clicking here! 5.     Email me your feedback and comments to anthony@openforbusiness.net.au   BECOME PART OF THE OPEN FOR BUSINESS TEAM! You can become part of the inner circle at Open for Business AND get a copy of my free e-book just by entering your email clicking here!   CATCH UP ON ALL THINGS SOCIAL! Follow me on social! anthonygmurphy on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat!   WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to know your thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want you get the most out each episode that you can!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost our ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one of them. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere! That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au! 

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast we are jumping into the relatively new and for some people terrifying world of Live Streaming! Live Streaming adds a whole new dimension to social media and video based content and it’s really starting to gain people’s attention! One of the first live streaming apps to launch on mobile phones was Meerkat in March 2015. A week later, Twitter launched Periscope and the rest is history! Now in early 2016 there are many different live streaming platforms available including, Blab, Meevee and Facebook Live. Each have their own different look and feel, as well as some platforms designed for different methods and ways of streaming / enagaging. One thing is for sure, video content is king and live streaming is here to stay. Let’s break down the different platforms and get you conformable with the idea of doing some live streaming of your own!  It’s time to jump straight into the show! It’s time to become…Open for Business! LIVE STREAMING APPS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: 1.     Meerkat 2.     Periscope  3.     Blab  4.     Facebook Live 5.     Meevee To get the mobile apps, just head to the iTunes app store or Google Play for android!   RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: #AskAG Facebook Live show Wednesday nights 8:30pm AEST My Top 10 Tips for Creating an Awesome Live Stream - PDF Katch – record and store your Periscopes and Meerkat streams so they live on! Tips for Facebook Live – how to get the most out of your live stream! Check out an old Periscope I did which I stored with Katch!   WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to know your thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want you get the most out each episode that you can!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost our ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one of them. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere! That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au! 

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast it’stime to get serious about video! James Tew, ‘The Aussie Video Guy’ is back inthe house to talk about how video content is king moving forward in 2016 andhis brand new online course, ‘How to create amazing video for less than $200’. The world cannot get enough of video content right nowand we are not talking flash, expensive, high end production. The video thathas the most traction and attention is personal video for YouTube, Snapchats,Periscopes and Facebook Live’s etc. You can create video any time of the daywith nothing more than your smartphone! It’s a broadcast and filming studioright in your hand! If you want to take your footage to the next level and useit to explode the growth of your brand then listen in because we have thesolution for you! Let’s jump straight into the show! It’s time to become…Open for Business!   TOPLEARNINGS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1.    Video isthe content type with the most attentionright now and that isn’t going to change!   2.    You don’tneed to spend a thousand dollars in order get started…less than $200 will do the trick!   3.    Tell yourstory through video, provide value,include a call to action and see the results for yourself! RESOURCESAND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: James Tew’s online course! How to create amazing video for lessthan $200! – Click to buy the course righthere! (This is an affiliate link, whichmeans James will give me a bit of pocket money if you purchase the course via this link!)    JamesTew.me – Visit James’s blog, lots of value to be found  James Tew’s YouTube Channel – Make sure you hit subscribe to never miss anotherof his videos again! Facebook page – Where James posts his good stuff…. Twitter – Hit James up on Twitter and tell him you heard himon the show!  Snapchat –add James with his username - tewdawg88   WASTHIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, justclick here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOURTHOUGHTS? Please letme know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know thattoo! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to knowyour thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want youget the most out each episode that you can!   LET’SMAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, thebiggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes forOpen for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boostour ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one ofthem. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’SMADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining meagain this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could belistening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listento this episode and I truly appreciate that! Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere That’s it for this episode! Thankyou again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy orvia email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au! 

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast it’s time to talk social media and which platform or platform’s are right for you and the business or brand your trying to build!   Let’s face it, social media is something we all have something to do with every day and its also something that we are exposed too on a daily basis! So much of the way the world works revolves around. It is a world unto it’s self! Don’t let that scare you off because social media is one of the best tools you can use to make the magic happen for your startup or small business. In 2016, its essential that you have a presence online if you are serious about reaching your audience and building your presence in the space you operate! In this episode, I want to go in-depth on how you can choose the right platform for you and tools to help you automate and make things as easy as possible!   Let’s jump straight into the content! It’s time to become Open for Business! RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:   Twitter   Instagram   Facebook   Snapchat   Pinterest   Periscope   Linkedin   Buffer – automation for your social media   Meet Edgar – scheduling and auto re-posting of your awesome content   Hootsuite – another automation tool! (Not one that I have used yet)       DO YOU RATE IT? WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to know your thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want you get the most out each episode that you can!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost our ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one of them. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au! 

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast weare talking to the Joe Drew, the co-founder of a business based in Sydney thatoperates around taking people’s rubbish bins in and out on bin day! Yes, thatit exactly how they started out and they are now running a growing businessthat has several full time employees and the sky is the limit! I had a ripper time recording this interview with Joeand we go behind the scenes on how he and his business partner Amos, startedtheir very own company all from one single, good idea! It’s just anotherawesome story that goes to prove anyone can start their own business and with abit of hard work, anything is possible!   Let’s get straight into the content! It’s time tobecome Open for Business!   TOPLEARNINGS FROM THIS EPSIODE                     1.    Everybusiness solves a problem. If you have the solution you can start a business justlike Joe & Amos!   2.    Don’t worryabout the finer details, get out there, get building and make things happen!   3.    Just giveit a go! What’s the worst that can happen when there is a chance for HUGEupside! RESOURCESAND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:   My Bins - The website!   My Bins - FacebookPage    WASTHIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, justclick here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOURTHOUGHTS? Please letme know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know thattoo! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to knowyour thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want youget the most out each episode that you can!   LET’SMAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, thebiggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes forOpen for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boostour ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one ofthem. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’SMADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining meagain this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could belistening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listento this episode and I truly appreciate that! Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere! That’s it for this episode! Thankyou again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy orvia email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au! 

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast it’s time to talk creating awesome content for your website! If your anything like most people you will struggle at some point to think of great content to put out there into the world! We often have great ideas on the next big topic, blog headline or theme for a video but they disappear as quickly as we think of them! Other times, its just a blank page and you have no idea where to start! I struggle lot of the time! Sure, I can type out plenty of words and wack them up on the website but it needs to be worthwhile reading and provide value for you the reader, listener or viewer! Good thing is that there are many articles out there to help jog your memory! One of my favorites comes from Copyblogger.com and has a ripper infographic to go with it! It’s time to brainstorm some high value content!  Let’s jump straight into it! It’s time to become Open for Business!   INFOGRAPHIC FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:  1.     Like this infographic? Get more content marketing tips from Copyblogger.   RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:  Copyblogger.com 22 Ways to Create Compelling Content When You Don’t Have a Clue (Infographic) – Copyblogger.com  WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to know your thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want you get the most out each episode that you can!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost our ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one of them. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere! That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au!   Image: Copyright: sifotography / 123RF Stock Photo

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast Sam Kurikawa, founder of GIVEGET is here to help young entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups and other business people to get shit done! And that’s not the best bit! You don’t need cash! Not your credit card either! You just need to RECIPROCATE! In English, that means if you need something done like, copywriting, logo design or even website development you can have it done without paying a cent! All you need to do is offer your services to another person looking for the skills that you have and you will build up credit that you can use online for any of your needs! How good is that for those of us that don’t have millions lying around in the bank…yet!     Let’s jump straight into the content! It’s time to become Open for Business!   TOP LEARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE:     1.     Money makes the world go around, but money’s not everything!   2.     GiveGet is just like ‘karma’, do something nice for someone and get something nice in return!     3.     We all have a business inside of us, sometimes we just can’t find the tools! RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:   Visit the GiveGet website! You can start right away!   GIVEGET Facebook page – Give them a ‘like’!   WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to know your thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want you get the most out each episode that you can!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost our ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one of them. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au! 

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast it’s time to take the next step after choosing and registering your domain name! That is to start your website build! It’s an exciting time because you start to see your vision come to life and you can share it with the world! I have had experience building different websites (not by coding though, I’m certainly not a coder, unfortunately!) and it can be really fun putting your creative juices to work! The only problem is that like many things across the world wide web, there is an endless amount of providers and platforms that you can choose from! Let me narrow things down for you and share my experiences with the platforms and developers that I have trailed and currently use today!   Let’s jump into the content! It’s time to become…Open for Business!   WEB DEVELOPERS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: 1.     Wordpress – Create a free website or easily build a blog on WordPress.com. Hundreds of free, customizable, mobile-ready designs and themes. 2.     Netregistry - Domain names and web hosting plus all the extras - web design, SEO, PPC, website security and email marketing. Netregistry can help grow your business.3.     Limeblock - We are here to help your business grow. Build key strategy roadmaps for your online business and update your tired outdated digital media.4.     Studio Hawk – Affordable web design and development. Made with love in Melbourne! RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: Wordpress.com Netregistry.com.au Limeblock.com.au StudioHawk.com.au How to quickly set up and register the perfect domain name for your blog, website or online business! PODCAST: Episode 014   WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to know your thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want you get the most out each episode that you can!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost our ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one of them. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere! That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au! 

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast we talk to Harry Sanders from Studio Hawk! Harry is eighteen, just finished his school years already runs his own web design company located in Docklands, Melbourne that offers affordable web solutions including Responsive design, eCommerce, Dynamic websites and social media websites! The web is ever-changing and there are new web design techniques being developed daily. Harry and his team make it their mission to stay up-to-date on the newest web development practices at all times. As Harry puts in his bio: We do this because web design is more than just a business to us; it is our passion. Let’s find out just how Harry founded his own business before he even left school!It’s time to become Open for Business!   TOP TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1.     Your never too young to start a business! Harry is living proof! Good on ya mate! 2.     You don’t need loads of money to start your own business! Just a passion to succeed!   3.     Get to know your customers and provide as much value as possible!  Value attracts trust! RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:   StudioHawk.com.au – Check out the website!   Studio Hawk Facebook page!   Getting Down To Business – The youth entrepreneurial program Harry was involved with!     WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to know your thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want you get the most out each episode that you can!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost our ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one of them. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au! 

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast I want to share with you the power of goal setting to achieve more than you think is possible! You will find that setting SMART goals will make sure you are on a laser focused path towards placing loads of big tick marks all over your list of goals and to-do’s! It is my strong belief that we as humans need to have goals to keep us motivated, centered and with a clear direction for our life. Today I help you break down the acronym SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-bound) to make sure your goals are as effective and powerful as they can be! Success is just a SMART goal away team! Let’s jump straight into the content! It’s time to become Open for Business!   TOP TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1.     Write down your SMART goals! Grab a piece of paper or your laptop and write. them. down. Then go back and look over them regularly to make sure you are on track!2.     Break down your goals into ‘micro’ goals. Strip your goal back to bite size pieces in order to achieve these small goals quickly and have regular quick wins that will keep you motivated. 3.     Make your self accountable! Tell your family or friends, your partner or boss, a Facebook group or mentor, whoever it might be. Tell them your goal and ask them to check back with you to see how your going. OR you can leave a comment in the show notes below for this episode and myself and the rest of the OFB team will help you stay on track! RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: You don’t need a whole lot of CASH to start a business of your own! BLOG POST: Why the best time to start a business is when you already have a job!   WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to know your thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want you get the most out each episode that you can!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost our ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one of them. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!   That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au! 

In this episode of the Open for Business podcast, we have a genuine feel-good story for you! Lyndon Galea is the founder of Eat Up. Lyndon created this business in his hometown of Shepparton, Victoria when he found that 1 in 8 kids were going to school on an empty stomach. He decided that he had to do something about it and gathered up some of his mates to help him make sandwiches which he then took to the local school and gave them to the teaches to hand out to the kids in need.   Today, Lyndon is based in Melbourne and has grown Eat Up into a successful business working with 18+ schools in the state to ensure that kids that are in the unfortunate position of going to school hungry, are fed and given the best chance to get the most out of their important early days of education. It’s time to find out more about this legend doing great this and just how he built his business. Let’s do this!!   TOP LEARNINGS IN THIS EPISODE: 1.     You don’t need loads of money to get started!! This is a limiting belief, where there is a will there is a way!2.     Talk to other people about your idea / business / venture! Comminucate and network! You just don’t know what opportunities are out there for you to take advantage of!3.     Give it a go! Don’t hold back because it’s not worth regretting it later! What’s the worst that can happen anyway? RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: The EAT UP website – Check out Lyndon’s fantastic business! EAT UP Facebook Page – Show some support team! J Here is some press that Lyndon received last year! Thanks to The Age!  Foodbank – Australia’s Largest Hunger Relief Organization Org Harvest – Australia’s leading food-rescue operation Need Eat Up at your school?? Email Lyndon here!   WAS THIS EPISODE SUBSCRIBE WORTHY? If so, just click here to subscribe and never miss another episode!   YOUR THOUGHTS? Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to know your thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want you get the most out each episode that you can!   LET’S MAKE THIS GROW! If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost our ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one of them. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?   IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that!  Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere! That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au!