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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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Is your business on track to help you grow rich?

Every business owner needs a simple check list that they can spend a few minutes reviewing on a regular basis (at least weekly), to make sure that their business is Read More

Louie Schwartzberg – Nature, beauty and gratitude.

This is a very moving and visually stunning short film about nature, beauty and gratitude, conceived and produced by Louie Schwartzberg, an incredible time lapse photographer and cinematographer, who has Read More

Anonymous Extraordinaries – an apt description for this incredible young lady.

For anyone who has to put up with people complaining about “kids today” – send them a link to this video. Natalie Warne talks about her experience with child soldiers Read More

To best way to “Give Thanks” is to BLEED WITH A BUDDY

Well it is Thanksgiving in Australia today (in the USA tomorrow – well kind of, we all know that confusing date line thing). Anyway, it is a pretty good day Read More

7 ways ideas for staying positive in tough times

It can be really hard to stay positive in tough times, particularly when the tough times linger around for months or even years. But the reality is we are not Read More

Marketing condoms in the Republic of Congo.

HIV is a serious problem in the DR Congo, and aid agencies have flooded the country with free and cheap condoms. But few people are using them. Why? “Reformed marketer” Read More

Don’t become obsessed with your competitors

I have come across many business owners whose entire life is based on what their competitors are doing. Every decision they make is the direct result of something their competition Read More

Nothing like a young entrepreneur…

Here is a picture and article about Myles Houghton, a 5 year old entrepreneur who has clearly taken the concept of the lemonade stand or car wash to a whole Read More

What is the difference between success and failure?

I often get asked this question and I have to say it’s not an easy one to answer. Sure we can look at a bank account balance but if that Read More

Martin Luther King Jr’s masterful speech

In this short video clip, Nancy Duarte, a very skilled CEO and gifted educator breaks down Martin Luther King Jr’s memorable speech “I have a dream” and looks at what Read More

Make your business work for you not the other way around…

Often we end up working within a schedule that suits everyone else but ourselves. It doesn’t have to be that way. Some people work better in the morning than in Read More

As the boss, you are the business barometer

As the boss, the business owner, the manager, the partner— whatever position you hold, there is no doubt that the person (or the people) at the top, set the mood Read More

LinkedIn offering new features for more interaction….

It is interesting to see that LinkedIn is now starting to offer features that are very similar to Facebook – status, comments etc. Personally I find LinkedIn an excellent networking Read More

The HIP HOP Preacher

If you haven’t heard this guy, Eric Thomas the Hip Hop Preacher, he is great. In this inspirational video clip he talks about what it takes to be a success Read More

My 50th Anniversary…

Today was my 50th on air interview with the 96.5FM family team. So we spent some time talking about the 5 key pieces advice that I think can make a Read More