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Glen James, Kayla Malss and Adrian Smith talk business from the trenches. This is for you if you're in business or want to be in business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 FEB

302 want to start a business? you may have similar questions

Alisha had some questions for Kayla & Glen about starting about a physiotherapy business. They chat about: 👉🏼 designing logos & websites 👉🏽 optimising your website for SEO 👉🏾 navigating non-competes 👉🏿 online best practice 👉🏻 and what's most important when you're starting a business Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bykaylamalss/ Website: https://www.alliesmanagement.com.au/ Watch this is business on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisbusiness_m3 We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

37 min
18 JAN

301 these 6 things will help you make more money in your business this year

Glen and Kayla share what they’re cutting and where they’re doubling down in their businesses this year. They chat about: 👉🏼 not working without contracts or deposits 👉🏽 dialling up the effort into the right things 👉🏾 confidence, self-belief & backing yourself 👉🏿 getting strategic 👉🏻 reviewing mates rates & protecting your value 👉 cutting distractions & things that don't add value Connect with Kayla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bykaylamalss/ Website: https://www.alliesmanagement.com.au/ Watch this is business on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisbusiness_m3 We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

41 min
07/12/2025

227 better not bigger when it comes to your business

Most business owners start out chasing some kind of freedom, yet often it's growth that ends up trapping them. In today's episode Glen sits down with Brad Giles leadership coach and author of Bigger isn't Better, Better is Better to chat about how his new book helps owners who want to build better businesses and live life on their own terms. They chat about: 👉🏿 why more growth = less freedom 👉🏻 having the right strategy and plan 👉 defining your version of success 👉🏼 hiring the right people for your team 👉🏽 seeing money as a resource, not the goal 👉🏾 designing a life you actually want Check out Brad's book, Bigger isn't Better, Better is Better: https://amzn.to/4pbPIMx Watch this is business on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisbusiness_m3 We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

49 min
30/11/2025

226 how to buy or sell a business the right way

Buying or selling a small business? Adrian chats with Kieran James from businesssales.com.au about how to prepare your business for sale, what buyers look for and the biggest mistakes owners make. 👉🏾 the real stats behind business exits vs actual business failures 👉🏿 the main reasons people sell businesses 👉🏻 what do you do when you want to sell 👉 2 big mistakes people make when selling a business 👉🏼 how to prepare your business for sale years in advance 👉🏽 why a brand refresh before selling might not be a good idea 👉🏿 where the real value is for buyers 👉🏻 example of a tradie acquiring an existing customer base 👉 what is vendor finance? 👉🏼 understanding what you’re looking for as a buyer 👉🏽 Kieran's parting advice to business owners We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 min
23/11/2025 · BONUS

225 how to make podcasts that aren’t extremely boring (live from SXSW Sydney)

Last month Glen was on a panel at SXSW Sydney with podcast pros Rosie Waterland (Just The Gist) and Rachel Corbett (Nova's Head of Podcasts) sharing their top tips for creating and growing a successful podcast. The session was facilitated by Dom Knight, host of The Chaser Report. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr
16/11/2025

224 how to build resilience & bounce back from setbacks (with Jay Pottenger part 3/3)

In this final episode, Kayla and Jay talk about resilience - what it really means for business owners and how to strengthen that muscle so you can bounce back faster when things go wrong. 👉🏽 what’s behind the “resilience crisis” 👉 how discomfort and doing hard things build a stronger brain 👉🏾 the power of journaling and reflection for self-efficacy 👉🏻 why people-pleasing can hold back your team’s growth 👉🏿 practical tools to track and build resilience (HRV, exercise & more) More about Jay & EQ Minds: Instagram: @eqminds LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaypottenger Website: www.eqminds.com We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 min
16/11/2025

224 how to reduce stress and burnout & stay calm under pressure (with Jay Pottenger part 2/3)

In part two of this mini-series, Kayla and Jay go deeper into stress. They chat about how it really works in your brain, the role of technology in ramping it up plus what to do when you’re mid-meltdown. 👉🏽 what happens in your brain when you’re stressed 👉 why your phone is keeping you in a constant stress loop 👉🏾 how to reframe stress as a sign of growth 👉🏻 practical tools to reset your nervous system (like the 4-5 breathing method) 👉🏿 spotting burnout before it hits and rebuilding your energy Kirtan Kriya meditation resources: https://alzheimersprevention.org/research/kirtan-kriya-yoga-exercise/ https://insighttimer.com/salimahkassim-lakha/guided-meditations/kirtan-kriya-the-divine-song Breathing resource for stress: https://www.eqminds.com/blog/how-to-reduce-stress-one-breath-at-a-time More about Jay & EQ Minds: Instagram: @eqminds LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaypottenger Website: www.eqminds.com We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 min
16/11/2025

224 how to manage the busy business brain (with Jay Pottenger part 1/3)

As a business owner, you’re juggling a million hats and it’s easy to end up in constant fight-or-flight mode. In this first episode with mental health and neuroscience speaker Jay Pottenger from EQ Minds, Kayla and Jay unpack what happens to your brain under pressure and how to take back control of your focus. 👉🏽 Jay's background 👉 how multitasking reshapes your brain and increases stress 👉🏾 practical ways to limit distractions and focus on one thing at a time 👉🏻 why time blocking and breaks actually make you more productive 👉🏿 simple ways to plan your day to work with your energy, not against it More about Jay & EQ Minds: Instagram: @eqminds LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaypottenger Website: www.eqminds.com We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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this is business

Welcome to this is business, a podcast where we talk all things business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29/02/2024

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Glen James, Kayla Malss and Adrian Smith talk business from the trenches. This is for you if you're in business or want to be in business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.