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My new podcast is now live.

MY NEW PODCAST SHOW IS NOW LIVE… Today I’m officially launching The Business of Being an Author Podcast, a podcast created for authors who want to do more than simply Read More

COMING MAY 2026, The Business of Being an Author

COMING MAY 2026, The Business of Being an Author Most people write a business book with big hopes. Greatly increased credibility, attracting better, higher paying clients and creating more opportunities. Read More

Is 2026 the year you stop thinking about writing a book and actually become an author?

Is 2026 the year you stop thinking about writing a book and actually become an author? This means not just “getting a book done”, but writing a world class book Read More

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3 ways to build your profile (well my take at least).

I recently had the great pleasure of being interviewed by PR legend and author of “From Unknown to Expert “, Catriona Pollard. We had a great chat about what it Read More

Have you had an encounter with a “Douchepreneur”?

I’m pretty certain that in this age of Shark Tank and pitching galore, there are some people that just don’t quite get it. Having met a few of these folks, Read More

What advice would you give to your 18 year old self?

This is an interesting question isn’t it? When I was 18 I had my first business, no idea what I was doing but I was figured it out as I Read More

Some of the best business advice you could every want or need might be right under your nose

And in this weeks Inc.com article, that’s exactly what I talk about. I might a man called Edwin. Enjoy. CLICK HERE TO READ.

Beware the ‘third year boom and fourth year bust” – the small business curse.

An unusual business phenomenon that I have observed is the third-year boom and fourth-year bust. Once I became aware of it, I started to notice how real it was (and Read More

What is the recipe for small business storytelling and success?

I had the wonderful pleasure of being interviewed by Newsmodo CEO, Rakhal Ebeli and Brand Journalist, Phoebe Chongchua on the Brand Storytelling Podcast show. Our topic for discussion was the Read More

The Mentoring Club has officially launched.

Earlier this week The Mentoring Club was officially launched. This is a great initiative, designed to put mentors and mentorees in touch with each via a unique online platform. I’m Read More

What’s your philosophy towards negotiating?

This week in my Inc.com article I explore the concept of negotiating. The big question is “what kind of negotiator are you?” Are you a monster or a win/win negotiator? Read More

A very cool workshop – March 31st – Melbourne

Glen Carlson, the man behind KPI Australia is hosting a 3 hour workshop on brand development and business growth in Melbourne at the end of the month. This will be Read More

STORYTELLING….

Keynote Presentation – The Power of Storytelling with Andrew Griffiths from Andrew Griffiths Enterprises I mentioned that last week I did a presentation to 500 BNI Sydney folks – on  Read More

Sometimes in business we all get scared.

This month in my Flying Solo column, I talk about anxiety and the impact it can have on our business. The false expectations and the lack of openness can also Read More

TEDx Townsville May 30th 2015 – and I’m one of the speakers.

I’m pretty excited to announce that I’m going to be delivering a TEDx talk in Townsville on May 30, 2015. The theme for this event is “CURIOSITY” and to find Read More

The BNI SYDNEY ANNUAL AWARDS 2015

I had the great pleasure of delivering the keynote presentation at this years BNI Sydney Annual Awards. There were 500 people packed into the Sofitel Wentworth for this very impressive Read More

Meet the line up of 2015 Flying Solo Columnists (and there is a familiar face or two).

Is it time for you to do a relationship audit in your business?

In this weeks Inc.com article I’m suggesting that there comes a time when we all need to do a relationship audit in our business. It might be time to send Read More