Stories Behind the Grind

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Karan, director of Monitor Deloitte. We discuss the 5 key strategic questions every business owners should ask, how to approach problem solving and finding the core problem and how to develop your own strategic thinking.   Also discover:   How Karan's deeper understanding of identity led him to strategy consulting The impact of Karan's work in the community The story they (YSPN) want to tell in Australia and the legacy they want to leave behind The crossover between what Karan has done in his network to their own business Fundamentals of Deloitte's approach to strategy Karan's way of consulting with clients Strategic cascade of choices What winning aspiration is Where you would play How you will win The distinctive capabilities for you to win What management systems are On strategy being a tool for problem-solving and choice making Importance of employee engagement, employee morale, and better outcomes How business owners should approach strategy and strategic thinking in their business using the 5 strategic questions The thing you said you are going to do versus the thing you are actually doing Breaking down problems Challenges Karan's clients have to overcome when undergoing the problem-solving process What business owners can do to start their own strategic thinking     Links: Young Sikh Professionals Network - https://www.yspn.org.au/ Monitor Deloitte - https://www2.deloitte.com/in/en/pages/strategy-operations/monitor-deloitte/topic/monitor-deloitte.html Playing to Win by A.G. Lafley and Roger Martin - https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Win-Strategy-Really-Works-ebook/dp/B00AJVJ1HI HBR's 10 Must Reads on Strategy - https://www.amazon.com/HBRs-10-Must-Reads-Strategy/dp/1511367075 Competitive Strategy by Michael Porter - https://www.amazon.com/Competitive-Strategy-Techniques-Industries-Competitors-ebook/dp/B001CB34J0   Karan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karanviranand/

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, you'll hear from Darcy Smyth, co-director of Why Bravo and the Sales Game. Learn how Sales has changed over the last 30 years, how your buyers make decisions and what role "Play" has in Business.   Topics How Darcy got into psychology What prompted Darcy to combine psychology and sales Using selling to solve someone elses problem Sales as a service How the world of sales has evolved over the last 5 years Adapting to the ability to sell socially How social media changed the way we market and sell The shift in businesses brought about by COVID-19 Taking the sales game from an in-person event to a virtual environment The Role of play in business Key factors that influence how buyers make their decisions How business can best position themselves in the digital environment Darcy's definition of the grind   Links: The Sales Game - https://www.sales.game/

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, you'll hear from a Facebook marketer and best selling author Kim Barrett who is the CEO of Your Social Voice and has helped business grow to 7 figures.   We discuss where the opportunities are in the marketing world right now, the 3 key advertising cycles and which to focus on first and how not to fall into this common marketing mistake.   Also discover   How an interest in tropical fish catapulted Kim into the world of Marketing Common mistakes when advertising on Facebook The NOC method to putting together an effective Facebook ad. How to spot opportunities in uncertainty  How to stay fresh in people's minds How businesses can stand out in Facebook and make their presence known The three advertising cycles to generate a positive ROI for your business Future developments in Facebook Challenges Kim faced while growing his business   Links: Kim on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/realkimbarrett Kim on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realkimbarrett/ Your Social Voice - https://www.yoursocialvoice.com.au/

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, you'll hear from Social Media marketing expert Mireille who is the CEO of the Social Media Marketing Institue.   We discuss how to break through to you ideal audience, how to resonate with your followers and what the future of Social Media looks like.   Also learn   How Mireille grew her fitness business internationally with social media How Mireille transitioned from fitness to social media marketing  Leveraging your ability to talk to your ideal audience through social media marketing Building your network through social media and understanding your demographic and its characteristics Mireille's recommendation when tackling two different demographics in your business Boosting your social media audience engagement The future of social media How to build relationship with your audience Importance of stories in your marketing messages Mireille's definition of the Grind.   Links:   Social Media Marketing Institute - smminstitute.com.au Mireille on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/mireilleryan Mireille on Twitter - https://twitter.com/mireilleryan?lang=en Be sure to follow me on Instagram @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

On this episode of stories behind the grind, listen to my conversation with Don Mackenzie, managing director of Adizes. You'll learn how to effectively manage accelerating change in your business, the 4 key working styles that every business needs to harness and how to build mutual trust and respect     How Don's entrepreneurial journey began Lessons Don learned and carried through in his career How to achieve your vision, mission and implement strategy When to restructuring where you are at versus realigning yourself to where the future is Key characteristics of a business with high mutual trust and respect How to manage the change loop in a business Reacting to an accelerating change in your environment The Four different styles in Business and how they interact Constructive versus destructive conflict Why people should be last   Links: Don on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/domckenzie Adizes Australia - https://adizes.com.au/

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to the conversation with Carrie co-founder of Tandem Consulting.   Carrie's lifestyle has afforded both her and her husband and to be full-time stay at home parents by choice & part-time entrepreneurs.     What started out as side hustles, & an adventure into the world of entrepreneurship has enabled Carrie to speak to tens of thousands of people annually through keynotes in the U.S., Caribbean, Australian & European markets over the last 14 years.   We discuss what professionals should do when creating a side-gig and the major blockers to overcome, the key difference between being self-employed and running a business and how to keep an open mind to continually grow.   Also discover   How Carrie transitioned from being an athlete to entrepreneur   Key factors that has helped Carrie scale her business   Changing and shifting the self-employed mindset   Major blockers for professionals who want to start their side hustles   How to keep on track and move past the criticism of others.    What is commonly overlooked that reduces your teams morale   The number one personal development and leadership platform   Carrie's advice for professionals who are raising a family and would like to have a side hustle and be in control of their future Using adventure in your day-to-day life   On starting a non-profit organization   Leaving a legacy   Carrie's definition of the grind   Links: Carrie on LinkedIn  Carrie on Instagram  Tandem Consulting  Tandem Giving, Inc  Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. About the Host

On this episode of stories behind the grind, listen to my conversation with Josh Lewis, founder of Dorks delivered, one of Australia's fastest growing IT companies.   We discuss how to stop trading time for money, whether to build your brand or build your business first and how to start automating your business whether you're well established, or just starting out.    Also discover   What approach Josh used to begin being an entrepreneur at a young age (and still uses it to this day) The key lessons Josh learned from his parents that you can apply in your business How a focus on automation can change the way you focus on problem solving How to transition from time-based to a results based offering  How Dorks Delivered has flipped the traditional IT provider business model What you can do to start automating your business How to transition from an Entrepreneur to a CEO 3 key mindset shifts that will change the way you look at the world and your business How to know who to serve  Why it's critical to refine your message and why competing on price is the quickest way to exit your industry Josh's definition of the grind   Links Podcast link:  Business Built Freedom YouTube Channel link: Dorks Delivered    Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. About the Host

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind listen to my conversation with Yaz, founder of the World's Biggest Garage Sale who have diverted over 3.3 million kilograms of goods from Landfill.   We discuss why leading with authenticity builds stronger connections, the power of transparency in business and how you can get involved with the circular economy.   Also discover   What prompted Yaz to leave a lucrative corporate job to start the World's Biggest Garage Sale.   Lessons learnt from failing multiple times   Practices you can use to get back up again after a setback   The power of authenticity and being the true version of yourself   Yaz's Favourite quote she teaches to her kids   How to build an authentic business   How running an authentic business has allowed the World's Biggest Garage Sale to become more impactful   Cascading impacts to the community   Why you should take your community with you on your business journey   How people can get involved in the circular economy   The power of incremental change   How to make the most out of your people   What Yaz learnt from the passing away of her mother   Yaz's personal and professional struggles   What it all comes back to   Connect with Yasmin Here https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmingrigaliunas/ https://worldsbiggestgaragesale.com.au/   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. About the Host

This episode is the final installment of a 3-part special on the Future of Work. Once again, I was accompanied by Tim Walmsley of BenchOn,  Damian Walsh of Sidekicker and Justin Falk of TalentVine.   We discuss   How Benchon helps to bridge the peaks and troughs in business   How TalentVine allows businesses to leverage the time and cost of recruiters to fill positions quickly and efficiently   How Sidekicker helps connect future employees in the Hospitality, office support and warehousing industries    The effects of flexible work arrangements on job applications and finances and the responsibility of society and governments   The role and responsibilities government has in legislating change   Which types of businesses that are going to last in the future   What responsibilities universities have in educating the next generation     Micro-credentialing and how to stay ahead of the development curve and to future proof yourself   The power and challenges of internships for both graduates and businesses    The new way of getting skilled up and the skills that should be invested in the future   Closing thoughts on the Future of Work   Be sure to follow me on Instagram @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

This episode is the second part of a special 3-part series on the future of work and I talked to Tim Walmsley of BenchOn and Damian Walsh of Sidekicker.   We focus on individuals and what they can do right now to make the most of the Future of Work   BenchOn and Sidekicker are both platforms that deal with the workforce of the future and enables individuals to harness their skillsets to adapt to industry changes.   BenchOn is an online platform that matches a business's idle staff to short-term contracts from reputable companies and government agencies. Sidekicker is an online staffing platform that instantly connects businesses with pre-qualified skilled staff.   Topics: Damian's background and what attracted him to be part of Sidekicker Navigating the difference between new world and old world thinking What separates a good business from a great business Overview of the gig economy What the future of work looks like Being part of the contingent workforce The role age plays in terms of job security and stability Why the future of work is all about personal choice How to differentiate your business and attract top talent What is integrated talent and how to make the most of them The growth of the hybrid job The move to higher transparency and what it means when hiring staff How to maximise your capability The key habit of the future of work   Links: Sidekicker - sidekicker.com/au BenchOn - https://www.benchon.com/

In this part 1 of a special 3-part series on the future of work, I talked to Tim Walmsley of BenchOn and Justin Falk of TalentVine. BenchOn and TalentVine are bot platforms designed for the workforce of the future. Both enable businesses (both large and small) to take advantage of future changes in the workforce.   BenchOn is an online platform that matches a business's idle staff to short-term contracts from reputable companies and government agencies.    TalentVine provides employers and recruiters with the clarity and confidence to make better hiring decisions on the critical roles within their organisations.   Topics: How TalentVine began The story behind starting BenchOn What the future of work looks like and what opportunities will it bring Are the fears surrounding AI and automation rightly founded? The effect of automation on people How to work like a human  How business owners can communicate change more effectively to their employees Should people look to take on more specialised roles? What small business owners should be excited about? What stops large organizations being agile and how to counteract it What businesses can do to prepare themselves for the Future of Work   Links: BenchOn - https://www.benchon.com/ TalentVine - https://www.talentvine.com.au/ 2019 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends report - https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/cz/Documents/human-capital/cz-hc-trends-reinvent-with-human-focus.pdf   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here.

Launching a product and going viral on Kickstarter with Tammy Rant   Tammy Rant - Founder of TushBaby   Topics:   Tammy's life growing up and the start of her entrepreneurial journey What a TushBaby is How Tammy got the idea to start TushBaby On starting her Kickstarter campaign On having a successful appearance on Shark Tank Changes after Tammy's appearance on Shark Tank Dealing with the competition Importance of branding The growth and evolution of TushBaby after Shark Tank Advice on making an appearance in Shark Tank Tammy's biggest learning from her Kickstarter journey On making a global impact   Links: TushBaby - https://tushbaby.com/ Email Address: tammy@tushbaby.com

After a full collapse of his paraglider 300 feet above the ocean, David sees life differently. He has been best described as “playful and deep,” and believes life is the best game there is.   David left life as a consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies, to build the world’s largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for life coaching and serving 150,000 coaches around the world.   He now coaches high performing entrepreneurs, executives and teams to play the best game they possibly can, deepening connection and living a regret-free life. How? By increasing their levels of Truth, Daring, and Caring.   On this episode of we talk about what a tough conversation actually is, why we avoid having them and how to set one up to maximise the benefits and minimise the risks of having one.   Also discover   How David got into coaching and consulting David's deep insights on his journey during the early years What a tough conversation is How to have tough conversations Why people avoid tough conversations The 4-Step Tough Conversations Blueprint Advice to those who experience difficulties when having tough conversations What to keep in mind before you have a tough conversation. David's grand vision for helping teams and businesses thrive through tough conversations David's definition of the grind   Play for Real - http://playforreal.life/   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here.  

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Melissa Yu, founder of Australia's largest streetware and lifestyle expo.   We discuss how to develop self-awareness in yourself and your team, how to foster positivity as an entrepreneur and the importance of speaking up about mental health.   Also discover   How Melissa started her entrepreneurship journey How to develop awareness of your strengths and weaknesses Collaboration vs Competition - which approach is better? What Melissa's life was like growing up Dealing with her parents’ separation as a child How Melissa forged her own identity Why our identities are always shifting and developing Advice to those entrepreneurs who are feeling lonely Melissa's  journey as a mental health advocate What must be done to beat the stigma about mental health issues How Melissa recovers and prevents burn out Melissa's view on multitasking Encouraging positivity in your life and in the lives of the people you serve Melissa's definition of the grind   Links: Melissa Yu on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/melissayu1990 Melissa on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mellieyu/ Melissa on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/melyuofficial/ MCO Events - https://www.mcoevents.com.au/ Ego Expo - https://www.egoexpo.com.au/   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here.

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Eleanor Carey, a two times world record holder having rowed 5,000km across the Pacific Ocean and cycled over 3,000km across England. We discuss overcoming other people's expectations and judgement, what to look for in a support network, how to keep going when you're physically depleted and lessons learnt from running her own startup hub. What Eleanor learned about resilience in preparing for and completing 2 World Records Where Eleanor's mindset developed from What was growing up like for Eleanor The 2 core learning styles that underpins Eleanor's success  Common regrets of the elderly How to overcome the expectations from others Similarities between the long adventures Eleanor has been on and running a business Current state of being an entrepreneur How you can consistently keep showing up when you're physically depleted Eleanor's meditation practice Exposing yourself to unknown situations Eleanor's definition of the grind   Links: Cycling Home From Siberia by Rob Lilwall - https://www.amazon.com/Cycling-Home-Siberia-Rob-Lilwall-ebook/dp/B0043VD5YA   Losing Sight of Shore - https://www.netflix.com/ph/title/80169548   Eleanor on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eleanorjcarey/?hl=en   Why row an ocean - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExcOUDhFy_s

Aaron activates and enhances community ecosystems and organisations by developing the human capital and talent for high performance, enabling them to grow high-performing teams, who in-turn build high growth ventures. Aaron’s background includes over two decades as a successful startup founder and ecosystem community leader, culminating as the 2016 Entrepreneur Of The Year, plus more recently as a public speaker, hackathon facilitator, corporate innovation advisor, cultural-transformation leader, board member, investor, mentor, and adventure-preneur. On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Aaron Birkby, CEO of Startup Catalyst and founder or Peak Persona. We do a deep dive into shiny object syndrome, how to deal with follow through, managing shiny object tendencies in your team like Facebook and Adobe does, why motivation is broken and what is the antidote and how to ensure there is a cultural alignment in your team. I hope you get as much value out of this episode as I did. Part 1 with Aaron Birkby: Episode 38 Defining Culture and Improving Founder Mental Health with Aaron Birkby - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/38-defining-culture-improving-founder-mental-health/id1315760449?i=1000429554052   Peak Persona - http://www.peakpersona.com/   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Three ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Adam Houlahan, founder of Prominence Global and a true leader when it comes to LinkedIn. We discuss what microniching and why it's so important, the fundamentals of creating high quality content, and how to optimise your time to build your prominence on LinkedIn   Also discover:   Adam’s pivotal moments that led him to where he is today Dealing with the naysayers during the early days of LinkedIn Significant changes in the LinkedIn platform How people can break through the noise  Building prominence on LinkedIn How to use LinkedIn effectively What micro niching is What’s holding people back from doing micro niching Biggest lesson Adam learned while communicating on LinkedIn How a partnership with B1G1 has boosted Adam's social impact Adam's definition of the grind   Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @aidanvoc If you haven’t already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!   Links: Connect with Adam - https://adamhoulahan.com/ The LinkedIn Playbook by Adam Houlahan - https://www.amazon.com/LinkedIn-Playbook-Contacts-Customers-Conne   INFLUENCER by Adam Houlahan - https://www.amazon.com/INFLUENCER-Becoming-Highly-Influential-Industry-ebook/dp/B07L1CL62Z    

On this episode of Stories Behind The Grind, listen to my conversation with Dr. Karen Sutherland, who currently leads the social media and public relations disciplines at the University of the Sunshine Coast, and brings with her over 20 years marketing experience.   We discuss how to build trust and integrity in your business to develop long term customer relationships, how to best deal with negative feedback from online and in person reviews, and how to build engagement with your audience   Also discover:   How Karen started into marketing Marketing lessons Karen learned form working with social enterprises  Importance of authenticity and knowing the brand's story for small business owners Karen's advice to those who struggle to put themselves out there and communicate their story How to build engagement How to Break through the noise On building relationships vs selling Building trust with the people you work with Thoughts on social media as we head into 2020 How to respond when your business is being attacked by a competitor or a disgruntled customer who left negative feedback How best to Manage feedback Karen's definition of the grind   Links: Karen on Facebook Karen on Twitter  Karen on Instagram  Karen on LinkedIn  Karen's website 

On this episode of stories behind the grind listen to my conversation with Renat, founder of Prometheus and Lifestyle engineering, we discuss how to start building compounding habits, how to remain on top of your game and accelerating personal growth through the ADI method. We discuss: Renat's life mission of eradicating suffering and increasing quality of life   Dealing with higher order problems   How Renat found his life's mission   Future technologies that Renat is excited about   The benefits of information fasting   Why micro-habits are more beneficial than big changes    What results Renat has experienced from using micro-habits   Why having small quick wins are critical to realise ambition   The impact of environment on performance   Advice to those who want to stay at the top level to maximise their ambitions   How to be brave and have a warrior mindset   Engineering frameworks useful for personal growth   Renat's definition of the grind   Renat's life manifesto   Links:   Lifestyle Engineering - https://www.lifestyle.engineering/ Renat on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabitov   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

Daniel is a Powerful John Maxwell Certified Speaker with 14 years experience in the arena of Leadership Development & Team Building, Sales Mastery, and Confidence Coaching.   He is the International Best Selling Author of "You Were Born to Fly", a book written to inspire and give people the high-performance habits and confidence needed to be the leaders of their own destiny.   Daniel is not just a motivational keynote speaker, he gives your organization the principles, skills, and mindset to develop and build a winning team. He encourages them to "Be Original", to love and believe in themselves at all times, to value their own opinion, and to step out of their comfort zones.   We discuss how to build a people first business, how to prevent becoming complacent, and the 4 core principles of leaders (no matter your title).   Connect with Daniel Gomez:   You Were Born To Fly by Daniel Gomez -  Daniel Gomez Inspires -  Daniel Gomez Inspires on Youtube -  Daniel Gomez on Instagram  Daniel Gomez on Facebook  Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Nicholas Bayerle, founder of the Billion Dollar Body. We discuss the 3 key steps to ultimate health, wealth and relationships, taking 100% responsibility and one of the key foundational truths of life. Also discover What life was like for Nicholas' growing up Where the idea of Billion Dollar Body came from Where to start first? How to get results now by using this unique way of learning How Nicholas made the switch and realized he didn’t need to be superfit to start going to the The importance of looking at the foundational truths versus tactics What 100% responsibility looks like for Nicholas Key foundational truths of life The 3 main stages of money Nicholas’ definition of the Grind Links: Billion Dollar Body - www.thebilliondollarbody.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicholasbayerle/ BDB Live - http://www.thebilliondollarbody.com/live/ Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.behindthegrind.com/click Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)  

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Julio, social media director at Perfect Daily grind, the world’s leading online coffee publication. We discuss how Perfect Daily grind grew into the powerhouse publication it is today, what steps you should take to plan releasing content and skills needed to stay ahead of social media changes. Also discover How Julio got interested in social entrepreneurship and social media The 3 main projects for Perfect Daily Grind What goes into creating a content strategy Marketing and the role it plays in the planning stage The importance of combining value and authenticity, content and resources Making sure the audience has to see the value of what they share Social media will give you feedback on how your content does Why doing these two things will separate you from all the other social media content out there The evolution of content for Perfect Daily Grind How to capture peoples attention on social media Keeping up with the changes in social media platforms How to find the balance between quality and quantity The platform that is the best source of organic growth Challenges in communicating content across different continents and languages Key metrics that Julio is keeping track of Julio's definition of the grind Links: Perfect Daily Grind website - https://www.perfectdailygrind.com/ Perfect Daily Grind on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/PerfectDailyGrind/ Perfect Daily Grind on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pg/perfectdailygrind/about/ Perfect Daily Grind on Twitter - https://twitter.com/PerfectDailyG Julio on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jguevarae/ Julio on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/julio.guevara.355   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Danielle, Author, Consultant and TedX speaker. We discuss the 3 key digital voices and how these can show up, 7 ways to pre-promote your content and how to know when you’ve found more of your authentic voice. Also Discover Why Danielle started to study anthropology but didn’t choose the traditional path Key principles that Danielle relies upon on a daily basis How to find your authentic voice and to express it digitally The 3 types of authentic voices Danielle uncovered through research How you’ll know if you found your authentic voice Limiting beliefs that Danielle have to overcome in relation to authenticity How to find your niche Advice to those struggling to express who they are for fear of rejection What scares Danielle at the moment How to pre-promoting content without feeling like a salesperson Links: Danielle on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_danielledaily/ The Suddenly Single Show - https://www.suddenlysingleshow.com/ The Danielle Daily on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thedanielledaily/   Be sure to follow me on Instagram @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Luke Burrows, founder of Grow2gether. We discuss how the path forward for millennials is more varied than ever, how reflection can show you the way and the importance of uncovering your purpose for clarity and direction. Also discover Luke's early side hustles Where the idea of Grow2Gether came from Feeling pressure to fit in with his social circle How Luke grew apart from some of his friends as he went on his personal development journey Surprises that came along the way on Luke's personal journey How to deal with bad situations Luke's big vision Hiring and bringing the right people who love what they do How to maintain focus Developing the habit of asking for help Limiting beliefs Luke has managed to overcome Common themes that keep coming up in Grow2Gether The process of self discovery Where Luke's open-mindedness comes from Maintaining open-mindedness Luke's definition of the grind Learn more about Luke here https://lukeburrows.com/ Luke on Facebook - Facebook Luke on Instagram - Instagram Grow2Gether - https://grow2gethernetwork.com/   Be sure to follow me on Instagram @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Sasa Sestic, 2015 World Barista Champion. We discuss, how café owners can boost profits, how to foster collaboration in a team and how a visit to India, sparked the beginnings of Project Origin. Also discover What motivated Sasa while growing up How Sasa feels about the success he is enjoying today Sasa's definition of sustainability How baristas can communicate to customers the story of where coffee comes from Importance of the role baristas play Understanding the customer's needs Sasa's World Barista Championship journey Sasa's biggest learning during the competition How Sasa found Project Origin The end goal of Project Origin How coffee owners can get involved with Project Origin How to stay profitable as a café owner Why running a café is like driving a bus Sasa's tips and advice The importance of hiring people based on values Links: Website: http://sasasestic.com.au/ Project Origin: https://projectorigin.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sasasestic/?hl=es Be sure to follow me on Instagram @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)  

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with String, a top 20 content creator in all of Australia on LinkedIn. We discuss String’s 7 layers to building a personal brand, how to overcome your fear of appearing on video and how to break through the noise on LinkedIn. Also discover: Why String chose LinkedIn as a platform to grow How String's 9 to 5 job killed her creativity and pushed her to start her journey as an artist The need to learn business to enhance creativity How being authentic and building a community on Meerkat, allowed String to grow her following The 7 V’s Formula  of personal branding Why you should work on your strengths first 110 % versus 75 % quality of content Why even negative feedback is positive How to stay in people’s minds everyday Advice to those who find videos daunting Value of doing and practicing Being consistent and getting validation Video as a tool for communication The importance of sharing your knowledge String's memorable moments growing LinkedIn Why not sharing your authentic self can weigh you down String's mission to create a community of video storytellers Detoxing from technology Where String's creativity came from String's definition of the grind Links: #StringStory - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/stringstory/ String Story on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/stringstory String Story on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stringstory/ String Story on Twitter - https://twitter.com/StringStory String Story on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stringstory/?hl=en String Story website - https://www.stringstory.co/ Be sure to follow me on Instagram @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)  

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Paul Dunn, chairman of B1G1. What started out as just an idea has now had over 176 million impacts worldwide with more than 2,100 businesses involved. We discuss where this literally life-changing idea came from, how businesses can start giving back from as little as 1c a day and how the power of small can lead to momumental change. Also Discover The transition Paul made from an engineering background to becoming the Chairman of B1G1. The importance of adding value wherever you are Building a company that serves 23,000 businesses How the idea of B1G1 came about The power of small Why it’s not government or corporations that can change the world Being clear about your WHY How you can enable meaning and purpose in your own business The importance of knowing the reason you get up in the morning Building a business that people want to reach into How businesses can get involved in B1G1 B1G1 projects Linking what we do into outcomes Links: Start with Why by Simon Sinek - https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447 15 Moving towards WHY - https://vimeo.com/147637603 B1G1 Explained in under 4 minutes https://vimeo.com/324100416 B1G1 Membership - https://www.b1g1.com/businessforgood/new-sign-up/   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)  

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Tim Walmsley, founder of BenchOn. We discuss what the future of work could look like, lessons learnt from scaling from a startup and managing both the supply and demand sides of a two sided marketplace.  Also discover Where the idea of BenchOn came from The importance of understanding both the supply and demand of the industry you’re in How a $1 million investment forced Tim to look elsewhere to get BenchOn up and running Taking a horizontal approach to building a marketplace across all industries Tim's view on where the workforce is going in the next 5 years Creating job stability for Australians Creating an environment where businesses have the flexibility and agility to move staff when and where needed coupled with the stability of full-time employment How to maintain corporate knowledge within the business The high cost of turnover (especially when hiring millennials) Why cutting your staff is like chopping your leg off to lose weight? Who is best suited to use the BenchOn platform How Tim managed to balance the supply and demand constraints Biggest lessons Tim learned over the last 2 years Managing the highs and lows of entrepreneurship Tim's definition of the grind Links: BenchOn - https://www.benchon.com/ Tim on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/tim-walmsley Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)  

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Anastasia Button, an author, speaker and coach who helps early stage startups accelerate their growth to $100k revenue. We discuss, how to deal with constant rejection, how to craft an attractive offer that will make clients want to buy and how to begin to discover your purpose. Also discover How Anastasia found her calling Helping people in a more intimate way How pain helped Anastasia find her purpose How to overcome rejection quickly Beating the pressure for millennials to figure out what to do in life What questions to ask to unleash more of your authentic self to the world Finding the guidance and being still Being a lot more than what we are told we could be Defining the entrepreneurial mindset Ego vs fear Relying on courage versus giving in to fear Common obstacles business owners face in order to get to the $100K mark Creating an offer that is sellable Mechanics of the offer Anastasia's coaching alliance Anastasia's definition of the grind Links: Anastasia on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AnastasiaButton/ Anastasia on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buttonanastasia/ Anastasia's website - http://anastasiabutton.com/ Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)    

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Michael Dunne, founder of Epic Sales Group. We discuss why not having a sales system can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars and prevent you from growing your business, what to look for when hiring Sales staff and what the 300% rule is. Also discover How Michael's transitioned from working in the Navy to Sales How to pivot from bankruptcy Why having this one skill allowed Michael to connect with people and overcome an outdated sales process   Michael's advice for founders when it comes to hiring their next employees and trying to get their sales to cover the starting cost How to narrow down your niche How and why Michael founded Epic Sales Group Why every business needs a Sales Operating System Why you shouldn’t stress about how to sell The hidden cost of hiring an A player for your team Michael's definition of the grind Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)   Links: Michael Dunne on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-epic-sales-hire Email Address: michael@epicsalesgroup.com.au Epic Sales Global - https://www.epicsales.global/

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Andrew Wrangell, co-founder of Sheet Music Boss. We discuss how Andrew grew his YouTube channel from 0 to 250million video views in under two years, tips on how to start and grow a YouTube channel and how going all in on Andrew’s passion for music has been the fire that allows Andrew to release a new video every day. Also discover: Why raw talent isn’t enough, even if you’re gifted at a young age. How going down the wrong career path gave Andrew a stronger desire to go all in on Music How Sheet Music Boss began and what made Andrew decide to release content everyday How to develop your niche (even if you don’t know what it is) What the six most popular videos have in common How Sheet Music Boss has grown by listening to their audience and delivering what they want How to grow your YouTube Channel The importance of being consistent Which video has had the most surprising views What’s next for Sheet Music Boss Andrew's advice to those who want to start their own Youtube Channel Andrew's recommendation on equipment Andrew's definition of the grind Links: Sheet Music Boss - https://sheetmusicboss.com/home/ Sheet Music Boss Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzTR9iSH-TFC4-ocDS_ll4A Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)  

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Thomas Alvord, Co-founder of Funded Today. We discuss myths in Crowdfunding, Pareto’s principle, two must knows after launching  and the one thing to guarantee success Also discover The steps Thomas took to launch Funded Today Why you should be prepared and the benefits to growing your network Application of the 80/20 principle in real life Why you should invest in businesess that are in an industry that is growing more than 10% each year How Thomas applied his knowledge in marketing to Funded Today Why your mental attitude is so important Which platform is best to launch on -  Kickstarter or Indiegogo? Myths in the crowdfunding space When you should be building your brand and business What you should be thinking about when using crowdfunding to launch a long-term company Thomas' biggest life influences and what they have taught him Thomas' definition of the grind Links: Funded Today - https://www.funded.today/ Get Funded Today: The Funded Today Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-funded-today-the-funded-today-podcast/id1443963202 Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)  

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Josh Blakeley founder of JBL Spending Planners. We discuss how a Go Karting accident gave Josh clarity and direction, what young couples and aspiring business owners can do right now to take back control of their finances and why having multiple mentors can accelerate your growth. Please note that the information contained on this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. You should consider whether the information is appropriate to your needs, and where appropriate, seek professional advice from a financial adviser. Also Discover: Where Josh's interest in money management came from How a significant family event changed the entire family dynamics How this one book taught Josh how to handle his money How a passion for personal finance led Josh to start his money coaching business Common misunderstandings of personal finance Importance of knowing your current financial situation Some strategies to manage your money effectively Josh's advice for those who are looking to start their own business moving from a full-time job Josh's journey and the challenges he encountered when he started JBL Spending Planners On working full-time and running your businesses on the side Challenges Josh experienced while writing his book Major influences in Josh's life and what they have taught him How Josh found his mentors Josh's definition of the grind Links: http://jblspendingplanners.com.au            Josh Blakeley - JBL Spending Planners on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JBLSpendingPlanners/ JBL Spending Planners on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/JBLSpendingPlanners/ Josh on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-blakeley Email Address: josh@jblspendingplanners.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)    

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, I talk with Chase, founder of the Bucket List Lifestyle. We discuss, how necessity saved Chase’s life, how you can start working towards your dreams right now and how you can channel frustration into your next success. Also discover: What led up to Chase to create his bucketlist The downsides to chasing success How writing someone elses’ bucketlist ended up becoming Chase’s own How Chase was able to move away from contemplating suicide How doing a cartwheel became the turning point of the rest of Chase’s life Why planning can be the missing link to achieving your goals How Chase was able to turn Travel as a way to escape the pain to a place to run towards for awe and inspiration Learning how to travel cheaper and creating a travel blog Quitting his job and starting an adventure tour company with no experience Transitioning from a full-time job to doing full-time adventure tour work Chase’s most important mindset shift Using your current situation as preparation for your future situation Advice to people who are not sure what they're going to do with their life Why being open to the possibility of something new is a must Why it’s important to announce what you’re working towards Lessons Chase learned from traveling and how he applied them in his business Following your frustration Chase’s definition of the grind The Bucketlist Lifestyle - https://www.thebucketlistlifestyle.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thebucketlistlifestyle/ https://www.instagram.com/the_bucketlist_lifestyle/ Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)  

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Joe Betesh, founder of Betesh media. Joe has previously consulted to the Fortune 500. We discuss, the best equipment for creating content, the one lesson that has really impacted Joe’s way of thinking and why now is the best time to start. Also discover Why Joe never considered himself an entrepreneur Similarities between what Joe is doing now and what his father did What Joe learned from his father while growing up How an internship in New York City led to a passion of technology Why Joe wanted to start a tech company The tactic Joe used to gain clients rapidly Realisations Joe had working in a Venture Capital environment How Joe expanded from web design to a full-service marketing agency Joe’s guiding principle on skill development          Being creative with the client's budget Having a vision and north star and what stands in between you and your Vision What social media platforms should businesses be on Using personal stories to build up personal brand for businesses Tips on creating content regularly Recent lesson Joe learned that he applies daily in his business Joe’s definition of the grind Links: Betesh Media - https://beteshmedia.com/ Joe Betesh website - https://joebetesh.com/ Betesh Audio - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/betesh-audio/id1416927203 Joe on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joebetesh/ Joe on Twitter - https://twitter.com/joebetesh?lang=en   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)  

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Zach Smith, co-founder and CEO of Funded Today. We discuss how Funded Today raised  over $250m in funds for over 2,500 businesses, why letting go was one of the best decisions Zach made and how to retain company culture across a digital workforce. Also discover Where the idea for Funded Today started The hardest thing Zach learned to do that accelerated the growth of Funded Today What Zach would have done if he could do it all over again How to build great company culture without having a traditional office Replicating the water cooler effect in a remote business model What it takes to be an entrepreneur Dealing with the emotional aspects of entrepreneurship Why you should step back and let your staff step forward What you need to have a successful crowdfunding campaign How business owners start to build their own compelling story Where Zach’s  interest in entrepreneurship stems from How to stay focused and driven How to understand your why and who How Zach manages to consistently achieve his goals Zach definition of the grind Links: Zach Smith https://www.facebook.com/realzachsmith Funded Today - https://www.funded.today/ Get Funded Today Podcast - https://www.funded.today/podcast Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)    

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Winston Clements, an award winning TedX speaker whose mission is to inspire people to create a world without limitations. We discuss what to look for in an accountability partner, how to inspire staff to be resilient, moving past your comfort zone (even when it hurts) and overcoming adversity. Also discover How Winston navigated being born with Brittle Bones disease How Winston transitioned from working in the corporate world to becoming a motivational speaker How to start to move past your comfort zone How Winston is now pushing himself further Winston’s process to release consistent video content Benefits to having an accountability partner How to manufacture your own network How to deal with setbacks How to overcome your limitations Inspiring your staff to be resilient Winston’s definition of the Grind Link: Winston's website - http://winstonclements.com/ Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)  

On this episode of Stories Behind the grind listen to my conversation with Peta Ellis CEO of River City Labs, and founder of 3am Tribe. We discuss how to win a Hackathon event, how to build a community and why founder mental health should be a priority. Peta Ellis CEO of River City Labs, Co-founder of Peak Persona, and Founder of 3am Tribe Discover: How Peta combined her marketing know-how into the startup sector to make an impact How Peta supported technical minded software developers and start-up talents with marketing themselves and understanding the benefits of connecting with those from different backgrounds and industries Why you can’t just market the product your building/selling What successful start-ups do to market their founders What should be in the founders “toolbox” What is the number 1 focus for River City Labs right now Key cultural elements you can use for your own business Learnings from River City Labs on fostering communities Where the Australia Startup Scene is heading into the future How to learn more about River City Labs and the benefits of membership. Tactics for winning a Hackathon event How to maintain rhythm through the power of rest days Links Peta on Instagram - Instagram Peta on LinkedIn - LinkedIn Peta on Twitter - Twitter River City Labs - https://www.rivercitylabs.net/ Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there) 

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Stewart Marshall founder of MarshallFloyd, helping businesses improve their profit by hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. We discuss, the no-brainer investment that all businesses should make to guarantee a return on investment of over 500%, what really stops businesses from investing in IT and how you can prevent being forgotten about in this digital era. Also discover: Where Stewart’s interest in IT developed from Changes in the software industry since the early 90s Is there such a thing as too much variety when it comes to software development? What small businesses should look out for when hiring/outsourcing software development What small businesses should be investing in for IT Learn about the FASES methodology Will there be massive unemployment with the rate of technology increasing? What is the Upgrade fallacy? How much should small businesses be spending on IT Stewart’s definition of the Grind   Links: Doing IT For Money by Stewart Marshall - https://www.amazon.com.au/Doing-Money-Business-Leaders-Improving/dp/1781333386 Stewart on LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/stewart-marshall MatshallFloyd website - https://marshallfloyd.com.au/ Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)  

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind Podcast with Aidan Vuocolo, listen to my conversation with Michael Lauria We discuss what Success actually means for men, how opening up to your partner can make you stronger and what men can focus on having right now. Also, find out: What motivated Michael into helping men navigate the complexity of life The pressure men experience from society How to begin to detach one's sense of identity from one's profession What happens when you’re not in alignment How many Men committed suicide in 2017 as a result of Business stress and pressure in 2017  in Australia What is the leading cause of suicide for men Things men should do when they are struggling to share what's on their mind to their partners How to build your own self-awareness Counteracting the influence of media What is the Money Mindset? Michael’s definition of the grind   Links: The Man Space Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1864049460329729/ Michael's Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/michaellauriacoaching/ Michael's website - http://www.michaellauriacoaching.com/ Michael's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michaellauriacoaching/ Michael’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lauria1/  Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)  

With over 2.7 million coffee cups going to landfill every day in Australia. Something had to be done. Enter Damien and Martin, founders of Green Caffeen who have designed reusable swap-and-go coffee cups which are being used in over 150 cafés across NSW and QLD. So far they have saved over 10k cups from going to landfill!! We discuss: How Damien and Martin got to know each other and how they came up with the idea for Green Caffeen The challenges they faced since launching Green Caffeen The misconception of the recyclability of coffee cups Alternatives to the takeaway coffee cup. Common excuses people have why they don’t use reusable cups How the Green Caffeen system works Benefits for participating cafes   What unintended consequences Damien and Martin experienced after launching Green Caffeen   Links: Green Caffeen on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/greencaffeen/ Green Caffeen on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greencaffeen/ Green Caffeen on Twitter - https://twitter.com/greencaffeen Green Caffeen Website - https://greencaffeen.com.au/ Green Caffeen on App Store - https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/green-caffeen/id1417913455?mt=8 Green Caffeen on Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greencaffeen.app What was your favourite moment from the episode? Let me know at storiesbehindthegrind@gmail.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Alan Borges, founder of Alan Borges Hospitality and Leadership Consulting and State Operation Manager of Zambrero.   We discuss: How Alan worked his way from Hungry Jacks to coaching high-performing restauranteurs  The massive realisation Alan had at the age of 30 Qualities of a high performing team   Qualities of a leader that can help transform a low performing team to a high performing one Learnings from the hospitality industry that can be applied elsewhere The responsibilities of a leader What franchise owners can do to boost their chances of success What determines the growth of the business   How to have tough conversations to help grow your team The importance of culture in the restaurant Zambrero values that they live by Hiring on personality vs skill What Alan wants to see change in the hospitality industry Why this one trait needs to be part of every hospitality venue   Alan’s definition of the grind Reach out to Alan:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alanborgesa2b/ LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/alanborgesa2b Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AlanBorgesA2B/ Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind with Aidan Vuocolo, listen to my conversation with Aaron Birkby, CEO of Startup Catalyst and co-founder of peak persona. We discuss qualities to look for when hiring, how to improve founder mental health and when should a business define its culture. Also discover: How the evolution of Yes can save you from becoming overwhelmed. What emphasis should be placed on mindset compared to raw talent What motivated Aaron to start, Startup Catalyst and Peak Persona    Links: Startup Catalyst - www.startupcatalyst.com.au/ Peak Performance Persona - www.peakpersona.com/ Venturer Program - https://advance.qld.gov.au/venturer-program High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard - https://www.amazon.com/High-Performance-Habits-Extraordinary-People/dp/1401952852 Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

After a year of podcasting, I share my Five Top Lessons learnt. It's honestly been one of the most enjoyable things I've done, and can't wait to share with you more episodes in 2019. Always great to hear from you, let me know who you are by sending an email to storiesbehindthegrind@gmail.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind. Listen to my conversation with Amanda Biccum, we talk about the secondary benefits of meditation, the importance of finding one’s self and how to move away from the scarcity mindset. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Discover what is the safest investment you’ll ever make is Find out where to start when all you have is a burning desire to be more Where physical symptoms can come from Amanda’s biggest learnings over the last 10 years So listen here to find out how you can begin to uncover your Life’s purpose. Links: Amanda's Website - http://amandabiccum.com/ Amanda on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vitalitywithbiccum/ Amanda on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/amandabiccum Driven For Purpose – Reconnecting Mankind Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-for-purpose-reconnecting-mankind/id1438178877?mt=2 Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

Welcome back to Stories Behind the Grind with Aidan vuocolo. Today on the show I talk to Bronwen who is the founder of sheIQ Life, an internationally recognized Author and Simplicity Expert. We delve into Overwhelm, the stresses of the modern world, how valuable clarity can be.   Apologies in advance for the audio quality on this episode. We discuss Finding the whole version of ourselves What happens after you accept who you are, as you are How to ask that questions that matter The Importance of Changing focus How to Develop your intuition What the "The Economy of Enough" is all about Bronwen's Definition of the Grind   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there) Links: SheIQlife's Website: https://sheiqlife.com SheIQlife's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheiqlife SheIQlife's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheiqlife/ SheIQlife's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwensciortino/?originalSubdomain=au

Welcome back to Stories Behind the Grind with Aidan Vuocolo. On this episode I talk to Tony Whatley, who founded an online community with over 300k members and he’s a number 1 best selling author on Amazon. We delve into the entrepreneurial mindset and what to do when negativity shows up. We talk about Tony's background and how he got to where he is today How the SideHustle Millionaire book came about How small actions can result in big changes Limiting beliefs that can hinder growth The crowd mentality Paying attention to pain On making time for our priorities Staying in the first endeavour Vulnerability as a strength Evaluating your circle of friends His definition of the grind Learn more about Tony 365 Driven: https://365driven.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

On this episode listen to my conversation with Celina Celeste who runs a successful podcast agency, helping others to launch their very own podcasts.  We discuss Celina's backstory and how she got to where she is today How Celina started her podcast The biggest change Celina saw when she started to change Attracting the right people by being who you really are What Celina does to foster strong mental wellness What Celina’s willing to sacrifice to be the person she could be On becoming a friend to yourself Controlling self-hatred Changing negative emotion into positive ones What Celina’s definition of grind is Connect with Celina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamconfidently_lost/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-celeste/id1404904957?mt=2   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Henry Wilson, CEO of the world’s leading coffee publication, Perfect Daily Grind, with over 5.5 million page views in 2018. Perfect Daily Grind was founded in 2014 with the aim of increasing transparency, collaboration and innovation within the industry.  We Discuss: Henry's backstory and how Perfect Daily Grind came about Key learning experience that he learned when he was traveling Accessing the market for the farmer and connecting with the buyers The growth of coffee events across the world On the growing local consumption market Where's the movement is being driven from Where he sees the coffee industry going in the future How he sustained his company's growth over time Empowering people on the supply chain  Links (Perfect Daily Grind) Website Instagram Facebook  Twitter YouTube   Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

Welcome back to the Stories Behind the Grind podcast with Aidan Vuocolo. Today I'm going to talk about 4 ways that you can implement immediately to help you gain consistent and reliable results. Without spending any money. I'd love to hear from you. Send any questions you have to storiesbehindthegrind@gmail.com Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

On this episode listen to my conversation with Grayson Marshall Junior. Grayson is the “Coach” of coaches. He is sought after by “C” suite level executives to shift their personal and professional paradigms. Professional athletes, educators, the military and youth all benefit from his platform and approach which is a true contrast to the motivation genre that exists today. Grayson has the unique talent of “Getting you to Believe in you.” He is called “The Metacognition Expert,” Topics: Grayson's journey On being surrounded by people who are helping other people What faith means to him How he deals with people who have negative emotions towards him How to foster joy in your day The attitude of serving and giving Why he does not consider himself a motivational speaker On being a life changer The common hurdles his clients deal with  Links (Grayson Marshall) Website Facebook Twitter  Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)