You know your business needs a new role, But you keep putting it off, thinking: How will they know what to do? I don’t have systems for them to follow. I'm not even 100% sure what their job should be. What if I pay wages and they turn out to be useless? So you stay the bottleneck. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Should you hire first or build the systems first? Why you’re stuck and how to get unstuck fast. How to hire someone who builds the systems for you.
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How to Make Business Changes That Actually Stick
24/02/2026 | 34 mins.
What if it all goes pear shaped? You could look stupid... Your mates might laugh at you... Competitors could get the one up on you... You don’t want to let down your family... It’s just too risky... There are so many reasons not to change. But if you want to take your business from good to great, Change is essential. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: The real reason you’re putting off change. The easiest way to start doing things different. How even the smallest changes can lead to massive rewards.
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The Hard Truth About Your Team Problems (It’s Not What You Think)
17/02/2026 | 27 mins.
Sick of fuming over other people’s stuff-ups... That somehow you take the hit for? If you want to skip the blame game and fix the real problem... Check out this episode WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: The mindset shift that separates owners who stay stuck blaming from those who retake control of their business. Why your clients don’t care whose fault it was (and what to say instead). How to stop relying on people “just remembering” and build systems that make mistakes way less likely.
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How One Electrical Business Owner Turned Chaos Into Control
10/02/2026 | 47 mins.
Last year Travis Bosse did $1.4 million in revenue... But made only $10K in net profit. The year before, he did $1.2 million... And lost $28K. He realized something needed to change... But what? After taking a hard look at his electrical business... It dawned on him... And after he tackled the problem... His numbers completely turned around. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: Find out: How to attract A-players when every other business says “there’s no one out there”. The 15-minute planning habit that instantly removes 80 percent of your stress. Why good staff leave... and the simple system that makes them stay.
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10 Ways to Use AI in Your Business Without Being a Tech Expert
03/02/2026 | 35 mins.
ChatGPT isn't just some trendy piece of tech. It's a tool that’s genuinely changing how people do business. And if you're not using it yet. It’s worth getting your head around it now. Or you might get left behind. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO TODAY’S PODCAST: How to use ChatGPT to save hours on pricing, marketing and systems The best prompts to get top results from ChatGPT The trick to winning more jobs with less admin
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