Business Owners & Entrepreneurs Podcast with Peter Boolkah | Business Coach | The Transition Guy®

Dream Big - Think Small with John Driscoll

We've all seen and heard that part of being a CEO is dreaming big. But what CEOs often struggle with is actually executing goals on a daily basis. You can dream as big as you want, but until you learn how to take daily action, you’ll never become truly successful. Thinking small is a skill that goes neglected by most entrepreneurs. But it's crucial to growing a business. Jeff Bezos is a great illustration of someone who has been able to strike the balance between big dreams and small think...

How Can A purpose Driven Business Deliver Value + Profits with Katie Burkhart_1

Running A Profitable & Purpose Driven Business W/ Katie Burkhart

Can you run purpose driven businesses or purpose driven organizations WHILE delivering value and profit to your company? In today’s episode, I talk to Katie Burkhart, founder and CEO of MatterPulse, about doing business with purpose profitably.  Lately, there has been so much misinformation going around about purpose driven businesses. The perception is that running purpose driven organizations automatically means you can’t make profit. How true is this? You have to understand that the poi...

The importance of starting with the end in mind

The Importance of Starting with the End in Mind

Habit number two in “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” is to start with the end in mind. I always say that this book by Stephen Covey is a must-read for entrepreneurs. And in this video, I talk about why this habit #2 is particularly important to put into practice, and how relevant it is to reaching business goals. Would you get into your car and just drive without knowing your destination? Would you repeat that every day? I’m guessing the answer is NO. And as crazy as it sounds to ...

Reboot The Size of Your Dreams with Dave Mason

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dave Mason, the author of The Size of Your Dreams, as we discuss how you can make your life extraordinary by manifesting your goals and reaching goals, even after the devastation of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The Size of Your Dreams was written after Dave was faced with a situation where he’d invested more into his property than what he could sell it for. After realizing that selling the house would be a challenge, he made up his mind to sell it anyway and set ...

Is the End of Covid the End of Virtual Events_1

Will Virtual Events End After COVID?

Are virtual events going to disappear once the pandemic eases up? In this conversation with Blue Melnick and Bari Baumgardner, owners of Sage Events Management, they weigh in on the future of online events and offer up some useful insights. It was clear right from the beginning of the conversation that both Blue and Bari are convinced that online platforms are here to stay. Why are they so confident? One reason is the magnitude of the shift that happened as a result of the pandemic. Things...

Can You Still Create Wealth through Real Estate with Bobby Jones_1

Generating Wealth In Real Estate W/ Bobby Jones

Is real estate still a great way to create wealth? The straightforward answer: YES, building real estate wealth and creating more real estate revenues is still very possible! In today’s episode, I talk to property appraiser and real estate expert, Bobby Jones, about creating wealth through real estate opportunities.  When Bobby left college, he was presented with an opportunity to enter the real estate world by a real estate appraiser who took him under his wing and encouraged him to keep ...

The (Harmful) Effect Of Technology On Performance W/ Justin Frandson

In this conversation with Justin Frandson, he shares what he’s learned about the hidden effects of technology and how those effects could be contributing to our daily performance. You see, there’s been a dramatic rise recently in the number of mental health issues in the world, and for Justin, EMF symptoms are the common denominator. First of all, it’s important to understand what we're discussing here. What is EMF?  Put simply, EMF, or electromagnetic fields, are the waves of energy emitt...

Accessing the best remote talent for the right price with Noel Andrews

Why You Should Start Hiring Remotely with Noel Andrews

When people think of remote staffing, they might not always realize the great quality of people that are really available. But Noel Andrews knows that hiring remotely is one of the best ways for a growing company to get ahead, and that’s why he helps business owners find amazing talent. First of all, the wages are going to be lower when you hire outside of the West. In fact, when you hire from a place like Eastern Europe, you’ll probably end up paying about 50-60% less than what you'd be pa...

Leveling The Playing Field For Entrepreneurs W/ Raquel Hellenga

One of the positive things that the COVID-19 pandemic has done is create a level playing field for different people. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Raquel Hellenga, a life and business coach, as we discuss how the pandemic has increased economic participation for those chronically ill, people living with disabilities, and disabled entrepreneurs or  entrepreneurs with disabilities by leveling the playing field. The pandemic has brought a lot of uncertainty into everyone's lives. It's forc...

Grieving without realising it, the hidden symptom of the pandemic with Ray Warner

The pandemic has made experiencing loss extremely common. But sometimes the symptoms of grief remain hidden beneath the surface. When that happens, we often find ourselves waiting for life to happen to us, rather than FOR us. In this conversation with Ray Warner, he shares his insights into how he helps people move forward after loss. Having lost his own wife at the age of 22, he's well acquainted with the powerful effect that grief can have on our lives.  The strategies he shares are mean...

Maximise Your Business Value on Exit with Marvin L Storm

In today’s video, I'm in conversation with Marvin L. Storm, a podcaster, author, and entrepreneur, about business exit strategies, where business owners make their money when selling a business, and why business exit is important.  Marvin L. Storm is the podcaster behind The Business Exit Stories podcast. His podcast provides in-depth insights to business owners on what to do or not do when exiting a business, as well as insights on things to watch out for when preparing a business for sale...

Imposter Syndrome in the New Digital Economy with Parham Albadvi_1

Imposter Syndrome in the New Digital Economy with Parham Albadvi_1

Imposter Syndrome in the New Digital Economy with Parham Albadvi

In today’s video, I’m joined by Parham Albadvi, digital marketing expert and director of Mocho and Co, to talk about dealing with and overcoming imposter syndrome in the new digital economy, especially for those starting out or currently trying to grow as digital entrepreneurs.  In a world where more and more people are making a transition into the digital space due to the changes that resulted from Covid-19, it’s necessary to think about how digital entrepreneurs can unearth their purpose,...

Can you be Certain in Uncertain Times with Paul N Larsen

Many entrepreneurs and leaders have struggled to adapt to change during this pandemic. They have trouble learning how to cope with uncertainty because they get stuck in a fixed mindset. In this conversation with Paul N Larsen, we discuss the importance of staying agile, and how to embrace an uncertain future. A fixed mindset is fear-based. We get influenced by our environment — people, past thoughts, the media — and hear about all of the things that could go wrong if we take a chance. Once ...

Recruitment Post The Great Resignation with Amanda Abella

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Getting Through The Long Dark Tunnel with Robin Rosenberg

CONNECT WITH PETER BOOLKAH: -------------------- http://www.Boolkah.com https://www.facebook.com/Boolkah https://www.instagram.com/pboolkah/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/boolkah https://twitter.com/boolkah -------------------- ABOUT PETER BOOLKAH -------------------- Peter Boolkah (AKA The Transition Guy) is the World’s #1 Business Transition Coach whose main passion in life is to work with talented and high performing business owners who are in the process of creating exciting, high growt...

Dont be paralysed by procrastination with Mojo Obadina

With all the technological and societal changes that have been taking place in recent years, it’s become more important than ever to develop healthy work habits. In this conversation with two-time author Mojo Obadina, she shares her strategies for working efficiently in the new normal. Let's start with procrastination and our childhoods. The way we're raised as children plays a part in how we make decisions going forward. When raised in a supportive environment, children tend to develop con...

4 Years to hit financial freedom with 25yo Cody Berman

As Cody Berman learned at a young age, you can spend your life earning income in a linear fashion, OR you can choose to start your own business and pursue financial liberation and financial freedom. When you build a business, it allows you to have an almost-passive income once you put the work in to get it going. Once Cody read "The 4-Hour Workweek” and learned that a life of financial freedom was possible, he knew he was going to be an entrepreneur. But he started out with a corporate job...

Your Business Needs MORE THAN One Bank! Here's Why

In today’s episode, I’m on a rant! We’ve reached an era where having adequate bank support and an ethical relationship manager might just be a thing of the past. A simple overdrawn bank overdraft can be reason enough for the bank to drop your business. So, as a business owner, when it comes to business banking solutions, you need to protect yourself by spreading your money out and getting financial support for business from different institutions instead of just one.  If you’ll remember, du...

Public Speaking For Leaders: Why It's ESSENTIAL For Today's Entrepreneur W/ Tom Bailey - 205

So, why does every business owner need to become great in public speaking for leaders? In today’s episode, I speak to Tom Bailey, the founder of Success Through Speaking, about speaking on camera, podcasting for business, and the need for business owners to be able to communicate their message effectively in a world that's increasingly content consuming.  In the past 10 years, video, podcasting and virtual events have enabled us to consume things differently. This transition affects busines...

Working In Remote Teams With Yaro Starak - 204

In this conversation with Yaro Starak, we discuss the benefits of having remote teams and why many businesses are so reluctant to embrace the flexibility of working remotely outside of an office.  There are probably many factors involved in why companies are dragging their feet. Many business owners don’t want to give up control. Many are worried that their company culture will suffer.  But over the past 20 years, Yaro has proven that it IS possible to run a business remotely without losin...

The Compassion Leadership Gap with Donato Tramuto - 203

In this conversation with Donato Tramuto, we discuss the compassionate leadership gap that exists today, and how we, as leaders, can fix it.  The old way of managing just doesn’t work anymore. An authoritarian approach to running your business doesn’t lead to trust, cooperation, or long-term well-being.  What you need is a compassionate approach.  In fact, compassionate leadership is what will make your job easier and more rewarding. So, why does this gap in compassion exist today?  Well...

From $30,000 in office rent to working with virtual distributed teams with Matthew Hunt - 202

Imagine being stuck in an office rental with stringent lease conditions when the pandemic happened. Not the most ideal situation to be in, right? Well, today’s guest was lucky enough to dodge this bullet. I talk to founder and CEO of Automation Wolf, Matthew Hunt, about the advantages of having a virtual office and distributed teams, and why team communication is key.  As an experienced entrepreneur, Matthew has had multiple businesses. Over the years, he’s had both physical and virtual off...

Maximizing Returns And Minimizing Risks With Roger Khoury - 201

In this conversation with Roger Khoury, CEO and founder of Market Forecasting Academy, we discuss market vulnerability analysis and the benefits of accurately forecasting the market.  You see, there are a lot of amateur investors out there who expect to get a professional-level of high returns out of their investments. All too often, however, they end up being disappointed. The thing is, they just don’t have the tools to minimize their risk.  Not only that, but they end up adopting the con...

The Evolution Of Productivity W/ Michael Teape - 200

The world is changing, and so is the traditional office space and work environment. As a result, the idea of team productivity is also changing. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Michael Teape, co-founder of Teape Training International, to talk about post-pandemic productivity.  The days where productivity meant being physically present in the office and showing up for endless meetings in the traditional office space are over. In the traditional work environment, productivity was judged ba...

How to Prepare for the Unexpected Helen Yu

Preparing for the unexpected is not easy. But it's not impossible. We can take a few notes from today's guest, Helen Yu, about this. She shares 4 CRITICAL LESSONS which can help entrepreneurs in accelerating business growth, even in the midst of the sudden global pandemic that shocked us all. And she's learned this from her personal experience of climbing Mount Everest - not having climbed a single mountain in her life before this. Imagine having to climb the highest mountain in the world w...

The Science Behind Mental Fitness And Strength W/ Graham Whiley - 198

Mental fitness is something that everyone can benefit from. With practice, you can learn to start coping with challenges effectively, rather than letting them control you.  This is what makes Graham Whiley’s program so valuable. It provides you with the tools that you need in order to overcome obstacles that would otherwise prove to be overwhelming.  At the core of Graham’s philosophy is the fact that you're in control of how much stress you suffer. Stressful situations occur in everyone’s...

Business Adaptability In A Global Pandemic W/ Kyran O'Neill - 197

 Why is it that despite being in the same industry, adapting to change in business has been harder for some businesses than others? As you may already know first-hand, business adaptability is especially critical today, in the middle of a pandemic, with an unprecedented and continuously changing business environment.  In today’s episode, I’m joined by mental health and psychology expert Kyran O’Neill. We take a look at a trend that’s making its rounds in the world that I like to call "same ...

Owning Your Marketing And Growing Your Business With Bryan Clayton - 196

If you want to begin really growing your business, you have to start embracing and mastering marketing. In this conversation with GreenPal CEO and founder Bryan Clayton, we discuss the various hats that a business owner has to wear, and why marketing is one that is absolutely indispensable.  Why is marketing so important?  As Bryan Clayton explains, marketing has to be a core competency of the business in order for it to thrive. It has to be baked into the company and ingrained in its DNA ...

How Covid-19 Trauma Affects Business Performance With Dr. Don Wood - 195

In today’s video, I speak to trauma and performance expert Dr. Don Wood about Covid-19's impact on business executives and owners. Over the last 18 months, many changes have occurred that may have been quite traumatic to most of us, whether we're conscious of it or not. Today, we talk about how the pandemic affected businesses and their leaders, and the effects of trauma that this pandemic has caused on performance.  The pandemic has been a huge game-changer and can really be a trigger for ...

The Future Of Freelance Work With Ross Kimbarovsky - 194

 In this conversation with Ross Kimbarovsky, founder of Crowdspring, we discuss the future of freelance, self employed jobs, and how businesses can adapt to a changing world.  The thing is, the number of freelance jobs is on the rise. But remote work isn't for everyone either. Some people need the structure of a physical office space, while others thrive when they have the flexibility to work independently.  For businesses wanting to create strong teams in the middle of these changes we fa...

How To AVOID WORK BURNOUT Post-Pandemic W/ Sarah Dawn - 193

Preventing burnout at work is something that requires attention. Especially with the pandemic easing up, it’s perhaps more important than ever that we learn how to avoid work burnout. In this conversation with Sarah Dawn, we discuss the myth of making up for lost time, and how you can regain your lost income without burning out.  The thing is, when you try to make up for all the time you lost at work or in your business during the lockdowns, there are side effects - namely, burnout. It's tr...

How To Seize CAREER POSSIBILITIES In A Changing World with Misha Rubin - 192

When society goes through a major change like this global pandemic we're experiencing now, there's a lot of pain that comes with it. But there are also opportunities for career transformation and career changes. In today’s episode, career educator and entrepreneur Misha Rubin shares some insights on how you can build a meaningful career with the unprecedented number of career possibilities that exist now.   With all the information we're taught throughout our lifetime, no one really teaches...

Productivity in a Blended Workplace - 191

Management in the industrial age meant having to see a person physically present, and being or “looking” productive. Measuring productivity was rather archaic. But employee time management has changed a lot with the post-pandemic blended working environment. As business owners and leaders, we'll have to do a better job at managing employees remotely, focusing less on standardization, and encouraging employee autonomy. If you do a simple Google search, you’ll find a whole lot of content abou...

Carving Your Own Path To Success W/ Tony Martignetti - 190

Pre-pandemic, many entrepreneurs and employees found themselves caught in a hamster wheel, always hustling and unable to think - time normally passed by so quickly. But post-pandemic, things seem to have slowed down, enough to let people reevaluate their situation. People have started to question their purpose. And now, a lot of us are slowly realizing that the true measure of success is having that ability to carve your own path, figure out who you want to be, and know what you want to do...

Persuasive Digital Communication In A Post-Pandemic World W/ Erin King

The pandemic has caught everyone off guard, especially with the sudden need to shift to digital communication. A lot of us haven't necessarily been used to this, but what if we could close the gap between online communication and in-person interaction using a simple method? Digital Persuasion by Erin King is the ultimate guide for breaking through the restrictions of digital communication by learning a more effective communication style. Many people already struggled with communication pre...

How To Sustain Client Relationships And Revenue Post Pandemic w/ Kathleen Cutler - 188

Building rapport with clients is essential for client attraction and client retention, especially during this pandemic when we're beginning to transition into a blending workspace and environment. So how can we enhance selling relationships to equip us to work within today's context? Today I speak to Kathleen Cutler, a high ticket closer, about how best we can bridge the gap between traditional sales techniques and the virtual space to build and keep client relationships. If you’re waiting ...

Hiring Staff In A Post Pandemic World With Ira Wolfe - 187

Although the pandemic has changed the way businesses operate, many companies have not updated the way they hire employees. In today's episode, I share a conversation with Ira Wolfe, author of the best-selling book Recruiting At The Age Of Googlization. We talk about the several things that you should keep in mind when hiring staff so you can keep up with our fast-changing world. Finding people with the right skills and attitude is not as easy as some may think. There are a lot of people out...

Keeping Your Business Financially Fit With Tracey Bissett - 186

In today's video, I talk to Tracey Bissett, financial coach and the CEO and CFO of Bissett Financial Fitness Inc. We chat about financial fitness heading into a growth economy, the importance of financial literacy and strengthening financial acumen for entrepreneurs, and how to build a reliable financial foundation to achieve financial stability.  Generous handouts were given to businesses in countries like the UK and Canada over the course of this pandemic, and they needed to be there for ...

Future Proofing Your Career And Business With Maulik Parekh - 185

What does it mean to future proof your career and company? As humans, we are naturally inclined to deal with the most immediate and pressing of needs. But, according to Maulik Parekh, for leaders and CEOs, future proofing careers and businesses means having to focus on imperative factors like embracing artificial intelligence, digital transformation and the gig economy.  Maulik Parekh was inspired to write his book, Futureproof Your Career And Company, after realizing the extent to which ev...

How To Achieve Financial Freedom W/ Wealth Mentor Jackson Millan - 184

 The thing is, as business owners, we all want financial freedom. However, unless we find a way to get our money working for us, we risk creating a job rather than a business.   Wealth mentor Jackson Millan talks about how he grew up watching his parents working hard without truly being able to generate wealth for themselves, and how this early experience made him want to teach people the language of money - something that is not taught in school. When his job as a financial advisor didn’t ...

Why Profit Per X Is CRUCIAL Early In Your Business W/ Shannon Susko - 183

Getting clear on what Jim Collins calls your Profit per X - that is, the economic engine that drives your business - is going to help you achieve your 3HAG and BHAG goals down the line. However, many entrepreneurs put off this critical planning until quite late in their development process. For Shannon Susko, planning out your Profit per X right away has enormous benefits.  First of all, Profit per X comes from the Hedgehog Concept of Jim Collins. The Hedgehog Concept, which allows your bus...

What does metronomics mean with Shannon Susko - 182

In this enlightening interview with Shannon Susko, she describes the origins and meaning of Metronomics and why alignment in business is the key to long-term success.  The word, Metronomics, was created by looking at what goes into building up a system in business. Shannon Susko realized early on that systems allow businesses to grow faster because they take away much of the day-to-day struggle that entrepreneurs often grapple with.  But a good system is more than just a plan. In order to ...

Metronomics with Shannon Susko - 181

With “Metronomics,” Shannon Susko has created a proven system that helps accelerate business growth plans. In this conversation, she breaks down what this system entails and why it is so impactful.  As she mentions, everyone wants to focus on the 3HAG systems because they're tangible. But there are four other systems that are equally (if not more) important.  There's a cultural system, a cohesive system, a human system, and a coaching system. Unfortunately, many business owners pay little ...

The Keys To Dealing With Adversity With Mitch Russo - 180

There are always going to be challenges faced by entrepreneurs. What often separates the successful businesses from those that fail is how adept they are at dealing with adversity. In this conversation with Mitch Russo, he describes the challenges that he faced while building an eight-figure business, and how he was able to overcome them.  One of the key principles that Mitch adhered to from the beginning was to sell a quality product to the right people. Once you figure out who to target, ...