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Two Ordinary Blokes Our Journey to a million
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Two ordinary blokes building extraordinary business' — without the hype, hustle‑culture nonsense, or magic ‘7‑figure funnels’. Just honest conversations about growth, grit, self‑reflection and the relentless learning it takes to scale a real small business in the real world.

  1. Jun 1

    S1 Ep 18 LawnsOne Special

    The conversation delves into the entrepreneurial journey and business growth, exploring the early years, inspiration, vision, business ideas, differentiation, integrity, pride, challenges of growth, systems and processes, and planning for the future. The conversation delves into the evolution of business practices, the personal demands of business growth, the impact on personal life, excitement for the future of Lawns 1, and learning from mistakes and growth. The takeaways include the importance of adapting to change and balancing work and personal life. Takeaways Entrepreneurial JourneyBusiness Growth Adapting to changeBalancing work and personal life Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Special Episode05:20 Business Ideas and Regrets11:21 Pride in the Business19:00 Planning for the Future30:00 Impact on Personal Life

    42 min

  2. May 27

    S1 Ep17 Sleep, Croatia & Mindset

    The conversation covers topics related to time management, delegating responsibilities, and the importance of leadership and mindset in business. It delves into the challenges of taking time away from the business, the significance of planning and delegating roles, and the need to identify points of success and failure. Additionally, it explores the role of support personnel and systems in business operations. Takeaways Time managementDelegating responsibilities Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sleep Patterns05:13 Time Away from the Business and Delegating Tasks16:52 Identifying Points of Success and Failure29:28 Leadership and Mindset

    38 min

  3. May 18

    S1 Ep16 Greener Gardens Special

    Two business owners discuss the journey of running a business, reflecting on the challenges, aspirations, and personal growth over the years. They explore the themes of starting a business, lifestyle aspirations, business growth, challenges, and mindset shifts. The conversation with John Draper covers topics such as business growth, leadership, work-life balance, and future aspirations. It also delves into the impact of business ownership on family life and the importance of mindset and delegation in business success. Takeaways Lifestyle aspirations drive business decisionsConsistency and predictability contribute to job satisfaction Leadership and support are key to business growthBalancing work and personal life is essential for success Chapters 00:00 Starting a Business and Lifestyle Aspirations17:59 Mindset Shifts and Success Definition25:14 The Impact on Family Life32:45 Future Aspirations and Mindset Shift44:25 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

    47 min

  4. May 11

    S1 Ep 15 Whatsapp Lead Gen, AI & Work Life Balance

    The conversation covers topics related to work-life balance, lead generation, and business coaching. It delves into the challenges of work-life balance, the importance of lead generation and follow-up, and the strategies and marketing techniques associated with business coaching. The conversation delves into the impact of AI on business operations and the considerations for pricing strategies for small businesses. It explores the potential of AI in handling customer interactions and the importance of transparent communication about AI usage. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for small businesses to adopt pricing strategies that account for operational costs and customer value. Takeaways Work-life balanceLead generationBusiness coaching AI and its impact on businessPricing strategies for small businesses Chapters 00:00 Work-Life Balance and Manifestation07:13 Lead Generation and Follow-Up18:41 Business Coaching and Marketing Strategies40:11 Pricing Strategies for Small Businesses

    42 min

  5. May 5

    S1 Ep 14 Know Your Numbers

    The conversation begins with an introduction and the pressure of podcasting. It then delves into using the podcast as a training aid and reflects on business growth. The discussion moves on to scheduling and workload management, personal growth, business time management, challenges in scheduling and workload, and employee productivity and scheduling. The conversation delves into the importance of balancing work and rest, prioritizing team well-being, understanding business numbers and targets, and individual performance and targets. It emphasizes the significance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, tracking business numbers, and setting achievable targets for individual and team performance. Takeaways Podcast as a Training AidBusiness Growth and LeadershipScheduling and Workload Management Balancing work and restPrioritizing team well-being Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Pressure08:00 Scheduling and Workload Management17:03 Business Time Management22:29 Employee Productivity and Scheduling31:11 Understanding Business Numbers and Targets46:02 Individual Performance and Targets

    51 min

  6. Apr 27

    S1 Ep 13 The Wonky Chair

    The conversation covers a range of topics including starting the day with a conversation, managing business finances, reflection and personal growth, random acts of kindness, humor and light-hearted banter, leadership and problem-solving, and customer grading and engagement. The takeaways include the importance of self-reflection and personal growth, effective leadership and customer management, and the value of positive reinforcement and customer engagement. The conversation covers various themes related to customer touch points, maintaining quality, addressing issues early, supporting team growth, mental health and business growth, influencing and supporting others, challenges of business growth, scaling business growth, recruitment and decision making, and getting to know people over time. The hosts also discuss next steps and future topics for the podcast. Takeaways Self-reflection and personal growthLeadership and customer managementPositive reinforcement and customer engagement Touch points with customersYou get what you tolerate Chapters 00:00 Customer Grading and Engagement24:04 Customer Touch Points29:44 Emotional Bank Account35:24 Challenges of Business Growth47:41 Next Steps and Future Topics

    49 min

  7. Apr 20

    S1 Ep 12 The Power of People

    Two business owners discuss the impact of global events on small businesses, the importance of recruitment and first impressions, and share advice for starting a business. They also explore the impact of AI on business operations and the significance of personal and professional standards in business success. The conversation delves into the power of people, challenges of running a business, leadership and business success, reflection and resilience, financial management and business growth, mindset and leadership, business development and challenges, financial performance and business goals, and business performance evaluation. The discussion covers personal impact, integrity, journey and learning, effect on people, financial challenges, dealing with difficult people, success and cynicism, financial management, resilience in business, mindset change, financial planning, business development, recruitment challenges, financial performance, measuring success, performance evaluation, and business growth. Takeaways Recruitment and first impressions are crucial for businesses.The impact of global events and crises on small businesses should be carefully considered. The impact of people on personal and business life is significant.Maintaining a positive mindset and resilience is crucial for business success. Chapters 00:00 Starting the Day and Listener Questions06:34 Global Events and Small Businesses17:03 Advice for Starting a Business23:48 The Power of People30:16 Financial Management and Business Growth37:35 Financial Performance and Business Goals

    47 min

  8. Apr 13

    S1 Ep 11 Make do will not do!

    The conversation begins with an introduction and a discussion about post-holiday blues. It then transitions into a conversation about the challenges of maintaining brand values and quality in business. Finally, the discussion covers the topic of getting stuff done and the company day. Takeaways Problem-solving in businessMaintaining brand values and quality Chapters 00:00 Getting Stuff Done and Company Day

    38 min
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Two ordinary blokes building extraordinary business' — without the hype, hustle‑culture nonsense, or magic ‘7‑figure funnels’. Just honest conversations about growth, grit, self‑reflection and the relentless learning it takes to scale a real small business in the real world.

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