68 episodios
Talkshop. The Workshop Talkshow by Al + Imo AL + IMO
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- Economía y empresa
Our lives changed when we moved away from the city, quit our day jobs and started our own business. We can now say with pride that we run a 6 figure furniture-making company that is always booked out at least nine months in advance. We truly believe what you learn should be shared which is why we’ve created Talkshop - The Workshop Talkshow Podcast where we will be taking you behind the scenes of our business and relationship as a husband and wife duo. We’ll be talking about how we keep a positive and healthy mindset, how we started and how we are growing our business while building our dream life along the way. Al is an ex-chippy turned furniture maker, who loves timber, woodworking, food, surfing and all things health and fitness. Imogen is a designer and digital marketing expert - who loves nature, cooking, growing their business and gets so pumped helping others grow theirs too. We are your hosts, join us in the workshop as we share our journey navigating business and life - and you never know you may just learn something useful on the way!
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Going On A Baby-Growing / House Building Break!
G'day guys, we're in with a short announcement that we're wrapping up a long season 1 of Talkshop Podcast! It's time for us to go on a baby-growing / house building break.
We'll be back with season 2 after we welcome our beautiful baby girl later in the year.
A huge shoutout to everyone who's tuned into the show, it's been such a pleasure connecting with you all from all over the world!
To keep up to date you can follow us on Instagram or you can join us inside Talkshop Insiders!
x IMO + AL
Successful Furniture Makers 12 week online business & marketing course
https://www.furniturefriends.com.au/successful-furniture-makers
Join Talkshop Insiders private Facebook group for creative makers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/talkshopinsiders/
Follow Talkshop Podcast on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/talkshop__podcast/
Email Marketing Download & Discount Code
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Learn more about your hosts Al + Imo
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Trying Something New - Tell Us What You Think!
G'day guys, we're back with a new episode of Talkshop - and a completely different type, we thought we'd record an episode that's not 'strictly business'. It doesn't follow a plan and it's essentially just myself and Al having a chat about a few things that have been on our minds recently.
We'd love to hear your feedback as to whether we should record more like this.
As always, thanks for tuning in!
IMO + AL
Successful Furniture Makers 12 week online business & marketing course
https://www.furniturefriends.com.au/successful-furniture-makers
Join Talkshop Insiders private Facebook group for creative makers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/talkshopinsiders/
Follow Talkshop Podcast on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/talkshop__podcast/
Email Marketing Download & Discount Code
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61775241998a8352f98dfb19
Learn more about your hosts Al + Imo
https://www.alandimo.com.au -
7 Steps To Reach New Audiences Using Social Media
Do you ever post to social media and then... nothing?
In today's digital age, social media has become a crucial platform for businesses to reach and engage with their target audience. However, with millions of users and ever-changing algorithms, it can be challenging to stand out from the crowd and attract new followers. In this episode, we will explore effective strategies to help you reach new audiences on social media and grow your online presence. From optimising your content to leveraging other users' audiences, these tips will help you expand your reach and connect with potential customers.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
My Daily Business Coach Podcast Episode with Imo https://alandimo.com.au/journal/my-daily-business-coach-interview-with-imo
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Successful Furniture Makers 12 week online business & marketing course
https://www.furniturefriends.com.au/successful-furniture-makers
Join Talkshop Insiders private Facebook group for creative makers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/talkshopinsiders/
Follow Talkshop Podcast on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/talkshop__podcast/
Email Marketing Download & Discount Code
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61775241998a8352f98dfb19
Learn more about your hosts Al + Imo
https://www.alandimo.com.au -
What Would You Do If Your Instagram Disappeared Tomorrow?
Recently a friend with a business had their Instagram disabled, they had over 40K followers, had spent tens of thousands of dollars on advertising through the platform, and heavily relied on it as a main sales channel.
This was months ago and after trying everything and anything to get their account back they kept hitting dead ends and have had to start all over, from scratch.
This thought has always frightened us, we’re never ones to put all of our eggs in one basket. In this episode wee chat about the importance of multi-platform marketing and the platforms we choose to be on.
Enjoy!
AL + IMO
Successful Furniture Makers 12 week online business & marketing course
https://www.furniturefriends.com.au/successful-furniture-makers
Join Talkshop Insiders private Facebook group for creative makers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/talkshopinsiders/
Follow Talkshop Podcast on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/talkshop__podcast/
Email Marketing Download & Discount Code
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61775241998a8352f98dfb19
Learn more about your hosts Al + Imo
https://www.alandimo.com.au -
7 Tips For Being More Productive In The Workshop
Being productive in a woodworking workshop can require a lot of time, effort, and focus. Whether you're a professional furniture-maker or a hobbyist, there are a few key strategies you can use to maximise your productivity and get more done.
In this episode, we’re going to share with you our top productivity tips and things we’ve learned during our time full-time making. Whether you're working on small projects or large ones, these tips can help you stay focused, organised, and productive, and help you get the most out of your workshop time.
Enjoy!
AL + IMO
Successful Furniture Makers 12 week online business & marketing course
https://www.furniturefriends.com.au/successful-furniture-makers
Join Talkshop Insiders private Facebook group for creative makers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/talkshopinsiders/
Follow Talkshop Podcast on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/talkshop__podcast/
Email Marketing Download & Discount Code
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61775241998a8352f98dfb19
Learn more about your hosts Al + Imo
https://www.alandimo.com.au -
Quitting 9-5 & Becoming A Full-Time Furniture Maker
We’ll never forget the moments when both Al and myself started working full-time in our furniture-making business. The transition didn’t happen overnight, however it did happen a lot quicker than we expected.
Before furniture making Al worked as a domestic carpenter working on high-end architectural residential builds. When we started Al + Imo it was a weekend side hustle. When the work picked up Al negotiated with his boss to drop Mondays to work on furniture. When we got busier again he started working one week on carpentry and one week on furniture.
We set a goal to move into furniture-making full-time by the end of 2017, which became a reality six months after setting the goal. We felt confident with the switch because we had three months' worth of furniture work lined up with a constant stream of enquiries, Al had carpentry to fall back on easily and I was still working my full-time job. Basically, we had a backup plan if the work dried up. That is was in 2017 and the only building site Al’s stepped back on is our own house build.
In 2020 I joined the business full-time and officially quit my day job. The business was making enough to cover expenses and pay us both a wage and super. It felt like the right time to throw all of my energy into growing Al and Imo.
If you want to quit your day job to focus on a new business full-time, it's important to carefully consider the decision and plan carefully to ensure the best chance of success. In this episode, we share our story and some steps you might take before you jump in!
ENJOY!
AL + IMO
Successful Furniture Makers 12 week online business & marketing course
https://www.furniturefriends.com.au/successful-furniture-makers
Join Talkshop Insiders private Facebook group for creative makers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/talkshopinsiders/
Follow Talkshop Podcast on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/talkshop__podcast/
Email Marketing Download & Discount Code
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61775241998a8352f98dfb19
Learn more about your hosts Al + Imo
https://www.alandimo.com.au