The Biz Book Broadcast

Have you ever wondered how different cultures handle death and grieving? In this episode of the BizBook Broadcast, we explore this intriguing topic with our guest, Nikki Smith, a death doula, grief coach, + podcaster. Nikki brings her unique perspective to our discussion of Caitlin Doughty's book, "From Here to Eternity," which examines death practices around the world.

We discuss the fascinating ways various cultures approach death, from Indonesia's Manene festival to Japan's cremation rituals. Nikki shares her insights on why Western practices often fall short and how we can better prepare for the inevitable. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in anthropology, end-of-life care, or simply wanting to be more prepared for life's toughest moments.

Look for more shows in this BizBook strand where we have experts share their favorite books. Whether you're a business owner or a book lover, you'll find valuable insights and engaging discussions that you won't want to miss.

Books discussed in this episode:

From Here to Eternity - Caitlin Doughty

Nikki's Website: Nikki, the death doula

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And don’t forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients.

This isn’t your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you’ve actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely.

Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

Nobody wants a soggy bottom. So cook Dominic Franks turned his tarts upside down - problem not only solved, but dinner improved.

Business coach Ron Tester is back for more cookbook business thinking. This time we're taking that flip + pointing it at businesses with a known weak spot they've simply learned to live with.

I bring Ron five major business flips + we discuss them. One is so good, I'm going to start using it immediately.

Look for more in the Cookbooks strand.

Book discussed in this episode:

Upside Down Cooking - Dominic Franks

Ron's Website: rontestercoaching.com

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If you’d like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients

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And don’t forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients.

This isn’t your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you’ve actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely.

Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

Your favorite local place has stopped taking cards. The napkins have gone thin. Something's up + you already know it.

CFO Karen Gordon is back for our Red Flags strand, this time on spotting financial trouble - in the companies you buy from, the company you work for + your own.

Karen knows the tells from the inside. Which small changes mean cost-cutting has started, what it means when the finance team goes quiet + why the good people always leave first.

I also confess how I'm managing a software supplier I suspect might not survive the year.

Look for more Red Flags episodes - they're always packed with helpful ideas.

Karen’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karengordongowmm

Karen’s Website: gordon-organization.com

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If you’d like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients

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And don’t forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients.

This isn’t your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you’ve actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely.

Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

Don't ask an AI to write your book. It'll do it... but it'll be pap.

Chris Fenning is back for part two of our AI mini-series, this time aimed at the book you're writing. He's firm on this - you bring the thinking, AI helps you sharpen it. Never the other way round.

We discuss how to make it a proper thinking partner, how it can help with interview transcripts + the signs that you've handed over too much control. Plus, Chris shares a tool almost nobody talks about.

Look for previous episodes with Chris.

Books discussed in this episode:

The First Minute - Chris Fenning

Effective Meetings - Chris Fenning

Chris's website: chrisfenning.com

Chris's LinkedIn: LinkedIn

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If you’d like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients

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And don’t forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients.

This isn’t your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you’ve actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely.

Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

Ron Tester is back for a History Pop-Up. And it turns out we both spent the month reading about people dying of things nobody understood at the time.

Ron's been looking at the physician who worked out cholera came from the water, while the authorities determinedly ignored his findings. I've got an ancient language we can only trace from shared words we still use today. 

Plus, we look at the history of paper + the shock of the Great Influenza.

Better still, the teeth of the ancient people who spoke it tell us how they moved + to an amazing degree how they spent their time.

Look for more History Pop-Ups roughly every month.

Books discussed in this episode:

The Ghost Map - Steven Johnson

Pale Rider - Laura Spinney

Proto - Laura Spinney

The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper - Roland Allen

Papyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World - Irene Vallejo

The Great Influenza - John M. Barry

Ron's Website: rontestercoaching.com

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If you’d like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients

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And don’t forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients.

This isn’t your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you’ve actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely.

Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list