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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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Have you always wanted a WIKI page but found the whole process way too hard?

There is no doubt that a WIKI page can help with credibility. Many media will use Wikipedia as their go to source for information and background data on individuals. I Read More

OMG, my new website has gone live and I love it!

Well my new website has gone live. It has been a big project (to say the least) and everyone involved certainly has the look of the walking dead. Long hours, Read More

I have a man crush and I’m not afraid to say it (well I’m a little afraid)…

One of the most powerful business books that I can ever remember reading was entrepreneur Seth Godin’s (self-published) marketing antithesis, Purple Cow. It really resonated with me. It’s not just Read More

Are you a big cry baby when it comes to dealing with grumpy customers?

I was sitting in a restaurant a few days back, minding my own business, when I heard the murmurs of unhappiness from the table next to me. A lovely old Read More

Are you coming to the Art of Storytelling workshop in Sydney?

Nick Bowditch and I have our first “Art of Storytelling” workshop coming up in Sydney on the 27th of September – and we are really looking forward to it. It Read More

IKEA having some fun with the Apple product launch machine….very funny (in a weird Scandinavian way)…

It’s time for some serious funny business….

Well we’ve done it again – recorded a session of Funny Business as part of Mr Timbo Reid’s Small Business Big Marketing. As always I had a blast, and we Read More

Want to learn how to build your business with smart networking? Find out how on ABC Nightlife tonight at 10pm.

Well tonight I am having a chat with Tony Delroy and Matthew Dickinson on this very topic. Kicking off at 10pm – it is bound to be a lively discussion. Read More

THE BUSINESS OF BEING A PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER

For those of you looking to really ramp up your speaking to grow a business as a professional speaker, this is the workshop you have been waiting for. I ran Read More

THE ART OF STORY TELLING WORKSHOPS

This is shaping up to be a great series of workshops with a lot of interest from not just people wanting to attend but also the media. Now, one slight Read More

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS BOOTCAMP – 9th October 2014 – CAIRNS

My Professional Speakers Bootcamp is running in Cairns on the 9th of October. This workshop is aimed at anyone wanting to improve their presentation skills (dramatically). I run this twice Read More

“Hug a leftie today” – International Lefties Day, August 13th

Depending on which part of the world you are in – I might be a little late (in Australia) but spot on in the USA, it is time to celebrate Read More

We all want more retweets on twitter right?

19 Simple Twitter Retweet Tips from Shea Bennett

So what does it take to be successful as an author?

I get asked this question all the time, so I decided to put my responses in the form of a presentation. I have kept my advice and recommendations short and Read More

I couldn’t think of a better reason to go cupcake crazy.

Cupcake Day for the RSPCA is a national event held on the third Monday in August. All proceeds go to your state-based RSPCA to help continue the fight to make Read More