Business Conversations With Clive Enever

Business might be about profit, but a successful enterprise is also something you can run on your own terms, in a way that creates a fulfilling lifestyle and leaves a positive lasting legacy. Strategy entrepreneur, author and speaker, Alex Brueckmann has achieved just that, and in this Business Conversation, shares his top tips on how you can create a business with both purpose and impact that is ultimately a force for good in the world. In this episode, Alex and I discuss: •The difference between purpose-driven and impact-driven businesses •How to create a business strategy on purpose and for impact •Creating a living legacy and a fulfilled life as an entrepreneur Alex Brueckmann has built and scaled companies in Europe and Canada, and led client projects across the world. His passion lies in helping clients build profitable businesses rooted in purpose and impact. Each week I'm joined by a new guest to dive into the many facets of business. Subscribe to my podcast here to join the Business Conversa

Over the past few decades, franchising has emerged as a popular way to enter a new business or expand an existing one by licensing your business system and know-how. But what exactly is involved? In this Business Conversation, I'm joined by lawyer Steven Brown of Etienne Lawyers to discuss the pros and cons of franchising and what it involves for both the franchisor and franchisee. Steven and I discuss: •The role of franchising in the Australian economy and the factors both franchisors and franchisees should be mindful of •The skills and experience a person should have to become a successful Franchisor in the 21st century. •Who makes a good franchisee, who should never take on a franchise, and what you need to see before you pay any money Steven Brown is a highly experienced lawyer with extensive knowledge in all aspects of business and commercial law. He boasts an intimate knowledge of Corporations Law and the Australian Securities Exchange business and listing rules. Steven is involved in corporate

Systemising your business has massive effects on your productivity, motivation and mental health. But where should you start? In this Business Conversation, entrepreneur Dan cross offers his expertise on the few simple steps any business owner can take to create a system that works for them and their business. Dan and I discuss: •The importance of systemising and prioritising your business •The HIPPO acronym and how it's at the heart of systemising success •How you can have it all as a business owner Dan Cross is a highly successful entrepreneur who has turned his mishap into a business opportunity, allowing him to help other business owners who are going through the same problem. Through systemising his own business, he created his new venture Hippo Business Services. Each week I'm joined by a new guest to dive into the many facets of business. Subscribe to my podcast here to join the Business Conversation: https://www.cliveenever.com.au/business-conversations/

Covid-19 has seen the keynote speaking circuit disappear almost overnight. But in its wake, online speaking and offers have taken off. In this Business Conversation Rita Joyan explains how you can reach out to a global audience and generate multiple leads and clients in a single presentation. She shares her insight into how you can take what you do now and turn it into a talk that gives you the ability to sell, without being salesy. Rita and I also discuss: •The difference between using speaking as a marketing tool vs information and education or a keynote presentation •How to turn your information session or keynote into a talk that generates leads and clients •How to take audience members from strangers to clients in 30 mins of presenting Rita Joyan is the producer and host of the career podcast: How to Unbox Your Gift: Turn Passion into a Profession. She is a world champion public speaker, has been honoured as Canberra's Young Business Woman of The Year, and in 2017 was nominated for Australian of

Real contentment lies in being true to yourself, but often we find ourselves embracing different personas for the different arenas of life. Leadership coach Mac Ling notes that's where radical authenticity comes into play, allowing people to find the confidence, self awareness and acceptance to share their unique gifts with the world. In the Business Conversation, Mac shares his insight into radical authenticity, including what it is and how it can pave the way to well-being and personal fulfilment - which leads to stronger relationships both personally and professionally. Mac and I discuss: •What is Radical Authenticity? •How do I become Radically Authentic? •What does being Radically Authentic do for me? Mac Ling is a transformational leadership coach, public speaker, and founder of Coaching Collective, an executive coaching company developing leaders in Asia-Pacific. The core of Mac's work revolves around helping his clients achieve Radical Authenticity. His coaching style draws from his 20 years

You work hard for your money, but is it working for you? In this Business Conversation, finance expert Dennis Williams shares an insight into an app and three-step method that brings predictability to your financial future. Dennis provides simple tips that allow you to put the money you have to work for you, reducing debt and then increasing your savings, all while achieving your life goals. Dennis and I discuss: •How small financial changes create big results •How to create financial clarity in your decision making •Tha CashMap Finance app and how it can help you achieve your aims faster Dennis Williams is the creator of the transformational finance application, CashMap. He earned his MBA from the University of Hawaii, Manoa, and has served for over 25 years as an executive in operations, finance, and human resources. His strength lies in coaching individual staff performance developing high-performance teams. Dennis has seen firsthand how the financial system profits off of consumers' financial ign

The recruitment market is experiencing vast change in the wake of Covid, and it has shifted the landscape for both employers and job candidates. In this business conversation, recruitment expert Tanya Abbey shares insight gathered from 14 years in the industry, with tips and strategies to help both candidates and companies navigate the recruitment arena. Tanya and I discuss: •How candidates can best position themselves to stand out from the crowd in a competitive work environment •The key skills candidates need in 2021. •How businesses can attract and retain the best talent Tanya Abbey sits at the forefront of the Australian recruitment industry with over 14-years' experience, 8000 interviews with candidates, and thousands of successful job placements under her belt. She is the co-founder and CEO of Black Wolf Group, a Queensland-based recruitment agency born out of the desire to innovate and disrupt the recruitment world and also the creator of two HR-related platforms; CoHealth Workplace Management

There's no doubt mobile technology has been one of the biggest contributors to business growth in recent times. But at what cost? In a world where boundaries between work life and home life have become blurred and 24/7 contact has become a standard service expectation, it is easy to see why stress and mental health issues are becoming more prevalent in the business community. In this Business Conversation, Blue Bean Media founder Karen Moloney shares her insight into how to tread the fine line between tuning in as a business leader and switching off when you should. Karen and I discuss: •Why the technology that was invented to help us grow our businesses is now the biggest cause of our stress and disconnection from family and friends •Karen's personal experience of stress and burnout first business and what she did to ensure history didn't repeat. •Tips on how to start disconnecting in order to become more productive while improving your personal and business life Karen Moloney loves simplifying the c

Selling is simply an exchange of goods or services through money and currency, but too often business owners consider it the dirty cousin of marketing. Sales expert Julia Ewert notes the reality is most people enter business because they have a product or skill that others seek, but without sales it has no value. In this Business Conversation, Julia and I discuss why selling is always strategic and how you can find the sales strategies that complement your business. Key takeaways of this podcast include: - The difference between sales and marketing - How to modernise your sales to convert more customers - How to hold your price and never discount Julia Ewert is an MBA-degree qualified sales strategist with decades of experience working for global companies in sales and sales leadership roles, Julia has a knack for teaching sales concepts in a manner so relatable and logical, that you will be surprised by how quickly and easily changes are adapted and results are achieved. A regular contributor to the me

People buy from people they know, like and trust. But as a business owner if you're not showing up for your audience on social media, then how can you build the level of trust you need to grow your business. Social media coach Jenn Donovan explains a brand is so much more than a logo, and that often it's the person behind it that brand who makes the real difference. In this Business Conversation, Jenn and I discuss: •Human to human marketing, what it is and why it matters •Community building and where to start •Why showing up for your audience should be a key marketing strategy Jenn Donovan is a marketing thought leader and strategist, social media business coach, change-maker and social entrepreneur. She specialises in helping start-ups in rural and regional areas turn ideas into businesses, online and offline marketing strategies, social media, email marketing, and community building. Jenn is the Founder of Buy From a Bush Business, Co-Founder of Spend With Us - Buy From a Bush Business Marketplace

Entrepreneurs and business owners change the world, investing enormous resources and risk to make the world a better place. But too often they do not attain the rewards they deserve. In this Business Conversation, business advisor Simon Bedard offers his insight into the fundamental drivers of value in a business that not only increase wealth, but ensure your business is more enjoyable to run. In the podcast, Simon and I discuss: •Why business owners should be focusing more on the value of their business, rather than more revenue and profit. •The key drivers of value in a business that owners can implement today. •How to build a saleable business, even if you have no plan to sell it. Simon Bedard is the founder and CEO of Exit Advisory Group - a boutique mergers and acquisition firm that also provides a range of and advisory services focused on exit strategies and how to maximise company value. Simon's experience spans over 20 years in the finance, investment, energy and technology sectors. As an entrep

List building is a great way to maintain communication with potential and current customers, but ultimately it's all about conversion. In the episode of Business Conversations, online marketing strategist Jennie Wright explains why converting leads into paying customers is all about creating connection points with your list building so your new leads can become raving fans and paying customers. "This is an often overlooked area with your list building," Jennie says. "People say it's 'going the extra mile' but it isn't really. It's treating others as humans you want to connect with and help." Key takeaways of this podcast include: •How to connect to your ideal client during your list building •How to engage them so they become raving fans, and •How to convert them to buying your program product or service Jennie Wright is an online marketing strategist, list builder and lead generation expert. She's also the creator of list building 2.0, her own successful system of building your list through attractio

Whether it's business or personal, life is made up of habits and in times of turmoil like the past year, those habits become even more critical. In this episode of Business Conversations, I sit down with time management expert Les Watson to discuss creating the habits you need for success. Les explains real change happens over time, as we repeat good habits - whether that's in our health, relationships, or with money, but first we need to tackle the things that sabotage our success. Les and I discuss: •Why clarity has power when it comes to achieving success •How thinking must be supported by action •The importance of seeking and accepting support when required Having worked extensively throughout Australia and South-East Asia delivering dynamic training programs to major corporations, small businesses and individuals, Les Watson distils years of expertise into simple actions. His depth of knowledge and skill comes from over 30 years of experience as a trainer, speaker and facilitator in self-managem

Often we find ourselves disconnected from our heart, just doing the tasks or completing the jobs we believe are necessary to live a successful life. "You can make decisions to be successful or rich," life purpose and mindset coach Ichko Batmunkh says. "But often what we truly want is in our heart and we ignore it." In this Business Conversation, Ichko shares her insight into how you can look within to find your purpose. Ichko and Clive discuss: •How to truly start listening to yourself to find the passion within •The questions to ask yourself •How to find your voice and live the life of your dreams Based in California, Ichko Batmunkh is a Life Purpose and Mindset coach, on a mission to help others find their voice, discover their self-worth and unleash their full potential and gifts, to take actions aligned with their passion and purpose. Originally from Mongolia, Ichko struggled with her career in America. Facing many obstacles all alone, she felt lost. She didn't have a purpose in life. She wished

Consumers - your customers and prospects - are bombarded by messages every day, vying for their attention, often crafted by professionals and accompanied by big budgets. So how do you compete against big business? Powerful Points CEO Lee Featherby explains, short of huge budgets, the basics of good communication are the same as they've always been... but with a twist. In this Business Conversation with Clive Enever, Lee looks at how to communicate effectively and successfully. In this podcast, Lee and Clive discuss: 1. The barriers to getting heard in the 21st century 2. Where most businesses go wrong 3. The most important ingredient of good messaging PowerfulPoints are AsiaPac's market-leading visual communications specialists, working alongside global brands like McDonald's, Hermès, Alibaba, and Hyundai. Founder and CEO Lee Featherby's mission is to empower companies to 'stand and deliver' with power and purpose, harnessing technology to captivate and engage demanding audiences worldwide. PowerfulPoint

People have to remember you, know, like and trust you to buy from you, but how do you attain the level of visibility required? In this Business Conversation, Jemimah Asheligh of The Visibility Lab shares her tips on getting seen in the right places at the right time Jemimah and I discuss: •Visibility and why it's important to entrepreneurs around the world •The difference between a brand and a business? •Why you need to give in order to receive, and how it's all about a conversation Jemimah Asheigh stepped into the spotlight when she was featured in over 150+ global media Outlets. Heading up the Visibility Lab, she now works exclusively with game changing entrepreneurs to build their personal brand, get visibility and be featured across podcasts, media outlets and speakers stages all around the world. Jemimah has worked with some of the most cutting edge businesses and some of the most established speakers, entrepreneurs and business. Each week I'm joined by a new guest to dive into the many facets

Too often people set themselves up for failure because they believe procrastination is about self discipline, according to time management expert Barbara Clifford, who notes if we change our approach, we can actually overcome the urge to put things off. In this episode of Business Conversations, Barbara shares her secrets on exactly how that approach can be altered, including getting to the heart of why we delay specific tasks. Barbara and I discuss: •'Shadow values' - what they are and how they drive or deter us •Why we need to focus on where we place our energy •Finding the joy in a task or discovering how it's linked to something important to us. Barbara Clifford is a time management strategist and certified Stress Management Practitioner who is on a mission to help people unclutter the chaos and break free from the shackles of overwhelm. Her aim is to see people wake each day inspired and motivated to work in peak performance and to live on purpose. Barbara has spent over 20 years working in stre

As business owners we've all been there, working out what to charge for our services. And the reality is the majority of business owners are under charging. So how do you know you're charging what you're worth? In this Business Conversations podcast, coach and "Money and Marketing" champion Kathleen Ann explains how both your money mindset and marketing strategy affect how you approach charging for your services. Kathleen Ann and I discuss: •How to slay your money dragons •How to get market ready •How to streamline your services so you can work less and have time for a life A corporate escapee, Kathleen Ann is the Founder of 'Power Up Your Marketing' and holds multiple money and marketing coach certifications. Kathleen works with service-based women business owners to help them create and grow financially successful businesses based around their passion and unique brilliance. A multi-award winner, a certified coach, speaker, published author, and workshop leader, her marketing expertise and insight

The events of 2020 saw the world change irreparably. It also delivered uncertainty and reshaped the way we do business. Now more than ever, mindfulness and mind management are crucial, according to mindfulness expert Richard Maloney, who explains how we react to a difficult situation will affect how stress affects us and our overall health and wellbeing. In this Business Conversations podcast, Richard shares his top tips on how to be stress-free and thrive under pressure. Richard and I discuss: •How we can get to know ourselves on a new level, connecting with our inner intelligence for a happier, more fulfilling and stress-free life. •How, once connected with our inner intelligence, we can be directed toward our true destiny, passion and purpose. •Unraveling why we are here and establishing our 'why' in life. Richard Maloney has a unique and tangible system designed to minimise or eliminate stress from business leaders and executives through systematic mental training, allowing you to unlock your ultim

Everybody fails. Even the great success stories like JK Rowling and Michael Jordan failed at various times on their journeys to success. In this Business Conversations podcast, author Ken Williams explains it's not that you fail but rather how you manage it that counts. Ken and I discuss: •The importance of failure. In particular, why failing fantastically is the pathway to true success. •Debunking the stigma of failure. What are the benefits of failing fantastically? •With a sense of purpose and a sense of humour anyone can fail fantastically Ken Williams has worked in sales and marketing for over 20 years - from direct selling to writing ad copy for Australia's leading newspapers. His latest book How to Fail Fantastically is a humorous guide on how to fail that reveals the true nature of how to succeed. Ken notes he and failure go way back. Failure has got Ken through life. He's failed at just about everything he's ever done (at least in some way), but he's still here, even smiling. Sometimes he la