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"The best sales presentation is the one you haven't invented yet." In this conversation, Cary Chessick shares three tips for growing and scaling a business without overwhelming stress. The first tip is to pitch before product, meaning entrepreneurs should focus on creating a compelling sales script before developing their product or service. The second tip… The post #99: Cary Chessick: The 3 step forumula for fast business growth without wasting money appeared first on Website Love.
"More and more things started falling through the cracks" In this episode, Heather discusses the topic of hiring and firing in a business. She shares a conversation she had with a friend who was struggling with an employee who was not performing well. Heather emphasizes the importance of being quick to fire and slow to… The post #98: When to fire a team member appeared first on Website Love.
"These doors have always been there." In this conversation, Rick shares his journey from building a company with 600 employees to becoming a ghostwriter. He provides tips on overcoming overwhelm and the importance of saying no. Rick also discusses the joys and challenges of running a large business and the doors it opened for him. … The post #97: Rick Martinez: What building a company of 600 employees taught me appeared first on Website Love.
"We need someone to teach them" Heather discusses her experience developing curriculum for courses at the Center for Continuing Education at the University of Sydney. She shares the importance of case studies, storytelling, multimedia, workshopping, statistics and facts, and strategy and mapping in creating a successful course. Heather emphasizes the need for well-researched content and… The post #96: How to create a course a University would be proud to offer appeared first on Website Love.
"I don't think you should invest money in it." Iris, the founder of inSync Design, shares her journey of starting and growing her contemporary jewellery business. She stumbled upon her niche market of museum stores and quickly gained success by creating unique and brightly coloured brooches. Over time, she expanded her product range and started… The post #95: Iris Saar Isaacs: How I grew a jewellery business to be a global success appeared first on Website Love.
"There's two thirds of the market out there that wants something else." In this episode, Heather shares her experience conducting a three-part training series for a corporate company and highlights three key learnings from the marketing team at Panasonic. Heather also offers her training services and shares examples of companies she has recently trained. Takeaways… The post #94: The 3 things I learned teaching the marketing team at a global company appeared first on Website Love.
"People having more fulfilment in their life....be with the people they love." Kim Yabsley, founder of Growology, shares insights on finding and securing grants for businesses. She emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking, building a business that aligns with your lifestyle, and investing in personal and professional development. Kim discusses her approach to working with… The post #93: Kim Yabsley: How to find and get government grant funding appeared first on Website Love.
"One of the artists at the meeting says to us - I am not happy" In this episode, Heather shares her experience running a company called 911 Art in San Diego. The company organized art, fashion, and music events in various venues. Heather discusses their marketing strategy, which involved distributing postcards and promoting shows through… The post #92: The power of collaboration in business appeared first on Website Love.
"I made it a point of getting to know millionaires and millionaire business people." In this conversation, Matt Raad discusses the themes of overwhelm and burnout that he has noticed in today's world. He shares his own journey of creating a unique lifestyle business and provides tips for dealing with moments of high growth and… The post #91: Matt Raad: Buying and selling websites as a wealth building strategy appeared first on Website Love.
"Just 15 months before that, he was almost 50 years old, he was driving taxis and he was delivering pizzas.." In this episode, Heather shares the story of Scott Ryan, an Australian actor who achieved success later in life. She emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and shares examples of successful individuals who started… The post #90: Don't give up appeared first on Website Love.
"Don't go for the A plus right away... You don't have to perfect it before you launch it" In this episode, we are joined by Sonia, a successful business owner with multiple ventures who is now making a difference with her training programs. She emphasizes the importance of trusting that everything will be okay, taking… The post #89: Sonia Chopra: Why launching now is best appeared first on Website Love.
"So there I am, top of this high rise....helping them launch this new retreat idea.." In this episode, Heather recalls a meeting with the CEO of The Entourage where they discussed launching retreats. During the meeting, the CEO complimented Heather on her humility, which led her to question the importance of humility in life and… The post #88: One of the most important leadership traits appeared first on Website Love.
"Every single person in this world has two lives, and their second life starts when they realise they only have one" Jackson Millan shares his insights on managing stress and high growth in business, time management and productivity, building a business portfolio, creating a personal lifestyle, and managing and leading a team. He also provides… The post #87: Jackson Millan: How to turn your business into profit and personal wealth appeared first on Website Love.
"I embarked on a journey in a suburb I didn't know anything about" In this episode, Heather shares a personal experience from her time working as a director of crew for a promoter. She recounts a moment when she realized the importance of delegation and the impact it can have on personal and professional growth.… The post #86: The 2 hour sweaty walk that changed everything for how I run my business appeared first on Website Love.
"Lets try get a webinar that's selling a $1000 offer" Heather interviews Kate McKibbin, founder of HelloFunnels, about managing stress, structuring time, and building effective funnels for course creators. Kate shares tips on staying grounded during high-growth periods and using structured scheduling to optimize productivity. Kate emphasizes the need for course creators to have a… The post #85: Kate McKibbin: What's working best with online course funnels appeared first on Website Love.
"It was a great time in my life, but within three weeks it ended" In this episode, Heather shares her personal experiences with breakdowns and burnout as an entrepreneur. She discusses a previous business venture and the signs of distress and isolation that she observed in her co-founder. Heather then recounts the breakdown that occurred… The post #84: Are business burnouts a normal part of being an entrepreneur? appeared first on Website Love.
"It's not what you make, it's what you take home" Emma discusses her background in corporate and coaching, and how she works with clients to achieve their goals. She shares a case study of a client who tripled her revenue in six months. Emma also addresses common challenges in pricing beliefs and lead generation, and… The post #83: Emma McQueen: 92% of women owned businesses make less than $100K/year appeared first on Website Love.
"This man was so passionate...that he does every single day" In this episode, Heather tells a story about a man named Guy Dunstan and his daily ritual of taking the temperature of the ocean and drawing chalk pictures on the beach. She highlights the beauty of Manly, a beach community in Australia, and the passion… The post #82: How Guy and his hidden messages help his community appeared first on Website Love.
"Why can't I go as fast as them, but I discovered we are in the wrong place" In this episode, we dive into the concept of embracing uncertainty and building emotional fitness with special guest Joe Pane. Joe shares practical tips for overcoming overwhelm and navigating the challenges of growing a business. We also discuss… The post #81: Joe Pane: Why tuning into more than one thing at a time is a formula for overwhelm appeared first on Website Love.
"I can't believe I just gave you that advice" In this episode, Heather shares her experience of joining a networking call and the themes that emerged from the conversation. She discusses the importance of asking for help and being honest about what you're not good at. Heather also emphasizes the value of being around good… The post #80: The 4 things I learned at 5am with 4 industry leaders appeared first on Website Love.
"Everybody is going through challenges.....none of us are any different" In this conversation, Kevin Thompson shares his insights on building meaningful relationships and the power of appreciation. He emphasizes the importance of reaching out to others during times of stress and overwhelm, and highlights the value of being of service to fellow entrepreneurs. Kevin also… The post #79: Kevin Thompson: How to start and grow million dollar business relationships appeared first on Website Love.
"One simple idea can have such a big effect" How a hot day turns into learning about the Kindness Factory! The Kindness Factory is a global movement started by former cricketer Kath Koschel. This not-for-profit organization aims to promote kindness through educational programs in schools, with the goal of creating a kinder world for future… The post #78: If you don't feel you are leaving an impact, listen to this! appeared first on Website Love.
"You've got to know what activities actually take to grow your business...I now have 11 metrics or action" Andrew Woodward, a wealth coach, shares his journey of perseverance and success in business. He provides tips for dealing with stressful moments and identifies key activities for business growth. Andrew emphasizes the importance of trusting your own… The post #77: Andrew Woodward: From 8 years of slow growth to having his best month ever appeared first on Website Love.
"It's time to think differently" In this episode, Heather discusses her plans for the year ahead and how she intends to achieve her goals. She emphasizes the importance of believing in bigger things and thinking differently. She also talks about creating a list of what not to do, identifying team needs, and defining her role… The post #76: The 8 steps I am following to get what I want appeared first on Website Love.
"We need more touchpoints, we need more building relationships with people..." In this conversation, Natalie Alaimo shares her expertise in marketing and Facebook ads. She discusses the importance of grounding oneself during hectic times and shares tips for staying focused and balanced. Natalie explains her role in optimizing funnels and using ads to amplify them.… The post #75: Natalie Alaimo: How to switch from content creation to lead generation appeared first on Website Love.
"There are listeners in 25 countries..." In this episode, Heather shares her plans and goals for the year ahead, both for her business and personal life. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on one core project each year and reveals that her main focus for 2024 is growing her own community through live events. Heather… The post #74: My very big plans for 2024 for my business and personally appeared first on Website Love.
"It doesn't matter if you are a winner or a finalist, the psychology is the same" Heather welcomes Jemimah Ashleigh to the show, unraveling the story of their unexpected encounter at an event! Jemimah shares her tried and tested tactics for getting visibility in your business, including the power of business awards, and how winning… The post #73: Jemimah Ashleigh: Why entering awards can have the biggest impact for your business appeared first on Website Love.
"Congratulations on being in business and getting this far" Heather reflects on the end of the year and shares her plans for the holiday season, which include a trip to California with her partner. They will visit Las Vegas, San Diego, and Palm Springs, before heading to Northern California to spend time with her family. … The post #72: What I am doing over the holidays appeared first on Website Love.
"Be realistic - I learnt this a number of years ago" Heather chats with Sharon Jurd, a successful entrepreneur who owns nine different companies. Sharon shares her insights on how to navigate the chaos and overwhelm of high-growth periods, emphasizing the importance of having an ideal week and being disciplined with time management. She also… The post #71: Sharon Jurd: How to charge more without losing clients appeared first on Website Love.
"This developer wanted a cut of all sales" Heather shares a case study of a business that came to her in a state of stress and frustration. The business had been working with a developer overseas for two years, but their website still didn't work. The business, a training company for hairdressers, needed a robust… The post #70: From a broken website to hundreds of global sales in a few months appeared first on Website Love.
"It's not what we want to tell them" Heather chats with Kelly Irving, a book publishing and editing expert. Kelly shares valuable insights on taking your book idea out of your head and into reality, and how just 15 minutes of focused writing can make a huge difference. Learn about her incredible community of authors… The post #69: Kelly Irving: With a 100% pitch rate to publishers, here's what makes a book successful appeared first on Website Love.
"I keep trying and I cannot do the job" Ever wondered if you have the right business or role in your business? Heather dives into the analogy of being “the wrong truck for the job”. Inspired by her interview with Joe Pane, she tells the story of a small pickup truck in the Aussie outback… The post #68: Are you in the right business? appeared first on Website Love.
"I am really clear about my NO list" Heather welcomes guest Kathy Rhodes to discuss how to maintain a state of happiness while experiencing growth in business. Kathy shares her philosophy of "monk state happiness" and explains the importance of eradicating and managing stress. She offers tips for staying grounded and maintaining a positive mindset… The post #67: Kathy Rhodes: The formula to stop undervaluing yourself appeared first on Website Love.
"We would hit the streets of San Diego to pass out postcards that promoted our upcoming events" Are you making the most of your network? Heather shares 3 stories about the importance of relationships, inspired by a recent interview with Kevin Thompson (coming soon to the pod!) From running art, fashion and music events to… The post #66: Quick ideas to foster better business relationships appeared first on Website Love.
"I was a 12 year old kid...cold calling businesses" Sometimes people know they are an entrepreneur when they are a kid! Jackson is one of those driven souls. He started at the age of 12 cold-calling businesses and selling the leads, and now fast forward to today? He runs his own digital marketing agency, Earng… The post #65: Jackson Earngey: Only 1 year since launching! Fueling and managing fast business growth appeared first on Website Love.
"I want this process...all of it was really good" It's FAQ time! Heather chats about how to automate your sales process and scale your service-based business. She shares insights from a strategy call and discusses the importance of nurture sequences, client case stories, and optimizing ads. 3 key takeaways: 1️⃣ Automating your sales process 2️⃣… The post #64: Q&A – What is the best way to get more sales calls booked? appeared first on Website Love.
"We've got about 145 clients around the world ... and I'm working five hours a week" Heather chats with Jim Cocks, founder of Clear Edge Coaching and author of Build, Excite, Ignite. Jim is an expert in helping coaches grow their businesses and shares his insights on beating burnout and building a multi-six figure business… The post #63: Jim Cocks: The framework for a lifestyle business and why customization is key appeared first on Website Love.
"I am now a speaker myself and I never thought I would be one ever" Heather dives into the art of crafting a presentation that will truly impress your audience. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just looking to improve your communication skills in business, these tips and insights will help you captivate and engage… The post #62: 10 things I have learned as a speaker appeared first on Website Love.
"How can I help this person gain more things out of life...I am giving first" Heather heard about Darren through one of her networking groups. She found out he coached Russell Brunson, the founder of ClickFunnels, on improving his stage selling skills. She was impressed because she has been following Russell and the growth of… The post #61: Darren Stephens: Growth secrets from the man who helps top CEOs, celebs & athletes appeared first on Website Love.
"I had a group of strangers on their feet, clapping, anticipating waiting for me to start my talk" Heather dives into the importance of going above and beyond in your business and personal life. She shares a personal story of how she made a simple decision that had a big impact on her presentation and… The post #60: How to be more memorable appeared first on Website Love.
"If I am going through burnout....what's actually helping everyone else?" Heather is joined by Annette, aka Netty D, a passionate advocate for female entrepreneurship about the importance of taking care of our internal world in order to create a magnificent life. They dive into the importance of internal wellness and how it impacts every aspect… The post #59: Annette Lackovic: Why health and wellness needs to be a priority, and where to start appeared first on Website Love.
"I am speaking and teaching and then I am also presenting awards to local businesses" Ever wondered what goes into preparing for a speaking event? Heather dives into the importance of expanding your network and getting out of your comfort zone. She shares the behind-the-scenes process of preparing to speak at an event. With an… The post #58: How I prep to speak at an event appeared first on Website Love.
"It was a specific question he answered and it showed a story of helping someone" Heather chats with Ian Garlic, a mentor in one of the mastermind groups she is a part of. They dive into the power of customer stories and discuss how using them correctly has the power to increase sales… and even… The post #57: Ian Garlic: Want more sales? Use video case stories instead of testimonials appeared first on Website Love.
"I am going to be talking about the themes...that I've been interviewing!" Heather dives deep into the core themes and lessons learned from the past 55 episodes. Join in as she discusses the importance of being honest with yourself, building automation and systems, and creating a business that fuels the lifestyle you want. Plus, get… The post #56: The 13 things I learned from 27 successful business owners appeared first on Website Love.
"Well-being, we need to create this into our business structure..." Heather chats with Annelise Worn, a business strategist and speaker who has successfully built a freedom-focused business. Annelise shares her insights and tips on simplifying your digital business and creating more time and freedom for yourself. Despite having multiple ventures and four young children, Annalise… The post #55: Annelise Worn: How service providers can build a freedom focussed business appeared first on Website Love.
"You never know when it might come back to you!" Are you feeling overwhelmed with busyness? Heather shares some exciting updates on her business and how she's successfully managing its growth. From juggling numerous projects and clients to shifting her approach to work, Heather shares her insights on staying grateful and reducing stress amidst the… The post #54: The one thing that has contributed to the massive growth in my business appeared first on Website Love.
"I do it because you can't not, because you would regret it if you didn't" Heather chats with Olivia de Sousa, a talented singer turned podcast producer! From following her passion for singing to now helping others with their podcasts, Olivia shares her expertise and offers valuable insights on leveraging podcasting as a powerful tool. … The post #53: Olivia de Sousa: A singer and podcast producer shares the benefits of podcasting appeared first on Website Love.
"What's the dealbreaker?" Are you shutting down your mind without even realizing it? Heather used to be a Co-Founder for The Billionaire Adventure Club, where she brought entrepreneurs into developing countries to help local charities and social enterprises through their resources - both funds and network. In this episode she takes us on a journey… The post #52: The mindset you need to attract a high caliber peer group appeared first on Website Love.
"..I was able to charge what I believed I was worth in my business and not hustle hard for clients anymore" Heather chats with Fi Mims, an expert in personal branding. Fi highlights the incredible potential of personal branding. Whether you're a photographer or involved in any other business, understanding the principles of personal branding… The post #51: Fi Mims: Build your personal brand so you can charge more appeared first on Website Love.
"Focus on how you serve your clients" We've all heard the phrase, "To earn more money, find a way to serve more people and provide more value." In this episode, Heather explores how shifting your focus from what you sell to how you serve can create not only financial success but also meaningful connections with… The post #50: 5 ways to create more value so you can make more money appeared first on Website Love.
"We have a competence or a confidence that comes from the tasks that we've done that then give us a different perspective..." Heather is joined by the "automation queen" Roechelle Williams who brings nearly two decades of business experience to the table. Roechelle is passionate about making life easier and reclaiming time. She shares her… The post #49: Roechelle Williams: Create something that continues to pay you once you finish the work appeared first on Website Love.