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The Health Leader Podcast

103 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratings

Exploring the Hands, Head and Heart of Massage and Manual Therapy

In this podcast you'll hear stories from successful massage and complementary health professionals that have been there before you... with great conversations and a bunch of free tips and tactics so you can grow a practice you love!

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Ep53: From Brawn to Literally Brains

April 29, 2021 18:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MB

Dr. Ash Connell is a chiropractor and martial artist who looks at the way that manual therapy works on the nervous system and how that can support amazing changes and transitions our mind - our mindset, the way we think, and our emotions. With decades of experience in martial arts, sports, and chiropractic and manual therapy, he has created a technique to be able to integrate and change brain neurology so thinking and habits can change really well. Listen in as Ash shares how he discover...

Ep52: From Hands-On Massage to International Trainer

April 06, 2021 02:30 - 29 minutes - 66.5 MB

Paula Nutting is one of Australia's best known massage trainers and practitioners, having been in the industry for over 30 years and also serving as a board member of Massage and Myotherapy Australia. What you might not know is that Paula began as a nurse and a fitness instructor before transitioning to the global trainer we see now. Listen in as she shares her journey right from the beginning and reveals some of her biggest secrets and advice for other therapists.

Ep51: Christine Knox on Remedial Hot Stones and Scar Tissue Work

March 12, 2021 06:25 - 40 minutes - 92.9 MB

Christine is known for being an incredible trainer of remedial hot stones and scar tissue work. In this episode, she talks about some of her experiences in her early work life and how she adapted to restarting with a blank slate after moving from across the globe. Listen in as Christine shares stories of how she stumbled on to the beauty of hot stones, the importance of proper scar tissue work, and her humble beginnings working from a CUPBAORD!

Ep50: Hiring and HR for Massage and Health with Norelle Miotto

August 20, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Norelle is a HR specialist who also runs a massage clinic with her husband... so she knows the challenges and traps that can be in place people looking to hire in the massage and health industry. Despite many people in our industry knowing more about the dangers of independent contracts, it's still used as a default way of hiring by many small businesses... and some of them are almost certainly "sham contracts". Listen to Norelle as she shares accurate, up to date information so you ca...

Ep49: Working safely in massage

August 13, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 66.8 MB

Frances Brodie is a fantastic Bowen therapist and Workplace Safety specialist who uses her skills and experience in both arenas to help give people peace of mind. Hear how her passion for treating her bodywork clients has combined with her occupation of 25 years of improving the health and safety of workplaces, to reveal an insight to Frances that many clinic spaces are not as safe as they should be. Although health care might be seen as a "low risk" profession... that is not the same as ...

Ep48: How Massage Therapists can return to work with COVID infection controls (safely)

May 28, 2020 00:16 - 36 minutes - 68 MB

Are you a Massage Therapist or bodyworker wondering how you can SAFELY open your doors again during the current pandemic? Anne Williams is a massage therapist and experienced educator who has written some of the canonical textbooks used in massage schools throughout the world. Given the current situation with COVID-19 and the extra precautions that health and wellness professionals need to take, there is a huge need for up to date and accurate training on how to stay SAFE (and compliant)...

Ep47: Nadine Champion shares her INSPIRING journey on martial arts and mindset

August 27, 2019 00:29 - 52 minutes - 120 MB

Sometimes, we need to look INWARDLY to find the source of STRENGTH, RESILIENCE, and COMPASSION for ourselves; to REALLY unearth that HIDDEN POWER that drives us. Nadine Champion – champion in NAME and LIFE – is a professional speaker, high performance mindset coach, and martial arts expert who has WORKED HARD both PHYSCIALLY and MENTALLY to get to a space of success. RIGHT from her childhood, Nadine was DRAWN to martial arts, and as she delved FURTHER into the discipline, she discovere...

Ep46: Lorin Nicholson on being legally blind and KILLING it in the massage industry for 30 years

August 16, 2019 15:39 - 46 minutes - 109 MB

We often take our senses for granted. Our touch, smell, hearing, SIGHT… all working together to form our EXPERIENCE in everyday life and business. How would you run a successful business WITHOUT one of those KEY senses? Lorin Nicholson runs Advanced Remedial Therapy in Brisbane and has enjoyed 30 years of INCREDIBLE success, all while being LEGALLY BLIND from birth. Lorin has 90% vision loss but has NEVER let that stop him from achieving his DREAMS. IN-FACT, he says it’s an ADVANTA...

Digital marketing made easy – Alec Gorjestani with the best tips for marketing online

August 08, 2019 14:52 - 24 minutes - 58 MB

When it comes to digital marketing, let’s face it – MOST of us look at it like it’s in a foreign language. With STACKS of different software performing different functions and advice coming out your EARS on what the BEST and EASIEST approaches are, it can feel like someone trying to explain how to diffuse a BOMB. What if it didn’t HAVE to be rocket science? What if EVERYTHING you needed to know was all rolled into ONE handy bit of tech? Alec Gorjestani from OfferingTree heard the pl...

Ep44: Robert De Nardis on dreaming BIG and how he made it HAPPEN

August 02, 2019 00:44 - 32 minutes - 75 MB

The thought of achieving our dreams is what drives our PASSION, gives us strength to be BOLD and make BIG decisions, and allows us to turn our MISTAKES into KNOWLEDGE. Dreaming of your ULTIMATE business is easy. SELLING that dream to the people around you (the BANKS in particular!) and helping them UNDERSTAND your vision is the hard part. Robert De Nardis dreamed big. Making his humble start in a three-cubicle facility in a gym, to becoming the PROUD and SUCCESSFUL owner of a multi-dis...

Ep43: Exploring what’s holding you back in business or in life with Zac Dixon

July 19, 2019 02:16 - 34 minutes - 79.9 MB

EVERYTHING we do in life has a cause and effect. Your business might be BOOMING, but as a result, you may not be dedicating as much time to your relationships. Your RELATIONSHIP could be having problems which is affecting your BUSINESS performance. Our LIMITATIONS in life or in business can be a DIRECT reflection of our INTERNAL limitations; our blockages, mindset, self-doubt, self-sabotage… ONE limitation in ONE area of your life can throw off your WHOLE equilibrium. Zac Dixon is a...

Ep42: Drew Browne learnt about income protection insurance the HARD way

July 12, 2019 03:56 - 36 minutes - 84.8 MB

Imagine this – you’re starting to kick-off your business journey or you might be well on your way to success, then suddenly, you fall ill or sustain an injury and BAM… you can’t work. What would you DO??? How would your business and finances SURVIVE??? Drew Browne, owner of Sapience Financial and Investment Services, learnt that lesson the HARD way. With a BOOMING career in the legal profession, a family and a mortgage, Drew’s life was FLIPPED upside down by a tumour that SNATCHED away...

Ep41: Tamara Shaw’s INCREDIBLE online support community for the beauty industry

July 04, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 68.7 MB

Healthy competition in business can be a great PUSH that owners need to STRIVE for excellence and look to for industry standards and best practice. BUT what happens TOO often is that COMPETITION turns into PARANOIA and all of a sudden, there are DOZENS of businesses operating on their own islands out of FEAR that their knowledge could be used AGAINST them by their fellow practitioners. Tamara Shaw saw the NEED for a central support hub for professionals in the beauty industry to BREAK ...

Leesa Dawson on how uniforms and fashion CAN mix

June 27, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 67.1 MB

When we think of the TYPICAL uniform seen in the massage and beauty world, the words ‘FASHIONABLE’ and ‘STYLISH’ don’t exactly come to mind! Leesa Dawson is CHANGING the GAME with her business, The Uniform Stylist, bringing FASHION, COMFORT, and PRACTICALITY into the industry’s workwear. Backed by 20 years in the fashion industry and armed with a PASSION for helping the wellness and beauty fields ENHANCE their business aesthetics, Leesa’s 12-month young business is BOOMING with demand....

Ep 39: From autism to cerebral palsy – Tim Nelson talks disability massage therapy

June 20, 2019 18:00 - 39 minutes - 90.2 MB

We could ALL talk for HOURS on the BAZILLION different ways massage therapy can help people. From relaxation to remedial, increasing someone’s range of movement and helping to restore BALANCE to the body can have a STRONG and LASTING impact. Nowhere is this MORE evident than in the disability community. Tim Nelson comes from a HEART-WARMING journey of specialising in the field of disability massage therapy with a career spanning 20 years in treating clients with intellectual, physical, ...

EP38: How Charlie Wilkinson won the title of ‘Sydney’s Best Massage’

February 14, 2019 23:43 - 46 minutes - 47.3 MB

As a massage therapist, the strive to get more clients can be painstaking and seemingly ENDLESS. With such a QUICK turnover of 30-60-minute massages, it can feel like you’re constantly churning out treatments and seeing SO many clients to build your business. Charlie Wilkinson, owner of Sylvania Massage Clinic in Sydney, learnt the power of niche treatment styles VERY early in his business journey and discovered that less can DEFINITELY be more. Specialising in post-op cosmetic surg...

EP37: Ellie Hofland shares her tactics for INCREDIBLE business growth

February 07, 2019 23:54 - 31 minutes - 31.4 MB

For most of us starting out in business, growth is a slow and steady journey. BUT what happens when we find ourselves growing TOO much and TOO fast? How do we make sure we’re taking time for ourselves and not on the fast train to BURNING OUT. Ellie Hofland runs White Fox Massage in the beautiful Blue Mountains of NSW and found herself with the AMAZING problem of experiencing INSANE growth over a 12-week period and ending up with TOO many clients! Starting out, Ellie learnt the found...

EP36: How Tanya Brabin achieved AMAZING personal and professional growth

January 31, 2019 12:00 - 30 minutes - 30.3 MB

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to starting your own massage therapy business. In the beginning, things can be a WONDERFUL mix of chaos, excitement, fear and the unknown. But one thing we ALL have in common is our desire to HELP people! That’s what drew Tanya Brabin from being a personal trainer to now managing a VERY successful sports massage therapy business, Fitlife Sports Massage, across two clinics in Western Australia. Starting out, Tanya did what MOST of us did and went...

EP35: Gary Plumridge talks MONEY! What to do and what NOT to do with your finance

January 18, 2019 01:18 - 34 minutes - 34.1 MB

Rent, mortgage, bills, overheads, staff, leisure, and everyday expenses. All these things cost MONEY. And let’s face it; we can’t move our accountants into the spare bedroom to be on-hand for sorting this stuff out. The world of finance can be EXHAUSTING to manage, and the right decisions aren’t always obvious. Gary Plumridge has 24 years of financial planning under his belt, building a VERY successful business and helping small and large businesses navigate their financial journey to ...

EP34: Analytics extraordinaire, Petra Manos, on how to use data to ace your marketing

January 10, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutes - 35.5 MB

Digital marketing is SUCH an important part of attracting new clients and getting your kickass business out into the world. But, when it comes to looking at the back end of your marketing strategy and figuring out what all those numbers and statistics ACTUALLY mean, it can be like looking at a jigsaw puzzle and hoping if you stare long enough, it’ll start to make sense. Business Manager of Web Data Analytics, Petra Manos, talks us through how you can UNLOCK the inner workings of web an...

EP33: Being creative with your massage business, with Dan Andersson

December 13, 2018 12:00 - 33 minutes - 33.3 MB

Dan Andersson is the owner and operator of Massage On The Run, a team of mobile massage therapists servicing Perth in WA. Dan has a refreshingly playful approach which has helped him to step up the marketing and growth of his business since he took it over from the previous owner a couple of years ago. Dan's marketing is especially cool, and includes Manga art and funny comics. He describes his business as an "art project", and in this inspirational interview you can hear the fun he ha...

EP32:How words can create health, with Joanne Clark

December 06, 2018 12:00 - 46 minutes - 45.2 MB

Joanne Clark is an NLP trainer who works with language structures and self beliefs to influence health outcomes. In this interview Joanne explains how she uses language and behavioural patterns to impact the health of her clients, and how the body-mind connection works both ways. Not only does your body impact your mind, but your thought patterns also influence your physical health. With a background in psychology and corporate business experience, Joanne is now a small business owner ...

EP31: From garage to giant, Timely CEO, Ryan Baker’s business journey

November 22, 2018 12:00 - 36 minutes - 35.4 MB

You’re probably familiar with the INCREDIBLE booking and time management software, Timely. But how did this business go from ‘garage’ phase to one of the TOP THREE booking software companies across the health and wellness industries in just SIX years?   Ryan Baker, Timely CEO and co-founder takes us through the biggest CHALLENGES and biggest WINS of turning a dream into a hugely successful global solution. Starting out as three programmers living across New Zealand and Malta, the li...

EP30: The difference of Bowen therapy with Chris Reed

October 18, 2018 11:00 - 31 minutes - 31.5 MB

What IS Bowen therapy and how is it different from massage therapy? This is a question Chris Reed comes across A LOT in his work. A specialised Bowen therapist for over 15 years, Chris has been spreading the word about the different treatment style and benefits Bowen therapy has to offer. Bowen therapy for many years had a low profile in the MASSIVE world of body therapies, but Chris is determined to change that and runs a Bowen therapy clinic in Geelong, the original hometown of the t...

EP29: Growing and selling 20 businesses with Dr T

October 11, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 40.5 MB

Growing even one successful business is a HUGE accomplishment that takes time, effort and dedication. Imagine what it would be like to grow TWENTY! Even with one business... it seems like you’re CONSTANTLY looking around for great ideas and opportunities, all while peddling away at building your dream and juggling everything in between. BUT, we all know that life sometimes likes to throw curve balls at your motivation, patience, and sometimes EVEN at your health, taking you from 100 to...

EP28: James and Elicia on mixing relationships and business

October 04, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 25.7 MB

There’s an age-old saying about relationships and business - “THEY DON’T MIX!!!” You’ve probably been warned that it ALWAYS ends badly with one person getting duped by the other and the relationship ending as fast as the idea was had! Relationships can be tricky but rewarding, testing but exciting, turbulent but INCREDIBLE - and they are also one of the most AMAZING things you can have in your life. Whether it’s your partner in marriage, family, or a close friend, you have a bond th...

EP27: How myotherapy and massage took Rotana Cheng to Cambodia

September 27, 2018 11:00 - 22 minutes - 22.1 MB

Owning a business in massage and myotherapy can be a pretty WILD and EXCITING ride! We can sometimes be guilty of taking for granted how LUCKY we are to live in areas where education and opportunities to work in our amazing industry are SO accessible! Rotana Cheng’s first-hand experience in working with underprivileged people in Cambodia gives him that perspective and DRIVE to help others using his experience and knowledge of massage and myotherapy. Rotana co-runs his Melbourne busi...

EP26: Sarah Vanis on running a wellness retreat and living a life of ‘Ayurveda’

September 20, 2018 14:29 - 29 minutes - 29.1 MB

I know what you might be thinking. What on EARTH is ‘Ayurveda’, and how do you even PRONOUNCE it? Ayurveda is all about self-knowledge and using it to live a life of wellness through diet, lifestyle, exercise, and natural, holistic therapy. Sarah Vanis has built a retreat just outside of Bendigo, VIC where people can explore ALL these areas of self-knowledge while connecting with nature and taking in the AMAZING landscape. Combining her knowledge of Ayurveda, yoga, massage, body the...

EP25: Re-bookings – The WHY, the WHAT, and the HOW TO

September 13, 2018 11:00 - 29 minutes - 28.9 MB

Regular clients are a HUGE part of what makes massage therapy businesses successful. Building a great professional relationship with clients means we REALLY get to know them and their body’s needs so we can have the best possible impact on their lives.   Not everyone will need or want ongoing treatment, but the ones that DO need someone they can trust with their wellbeing and feel comfortable with. This is where we come in! In an AMAZING partnership James and Elicia Crook have sp...

EP24: Kristy Rackham’s holistic approach to therapy – from massage to mental health

September 06, 2018 18:00 - 39 minutes - 38 MB

I think we can all agree that the BEST state of health happens when there is a harmonic balance of mind and body wellness. As massage therapists, when we’re treating the body, we may also notice the emotional and mental challenges our clients are facing and just how much the physical and psychological are linked! But, how can both be treated?   Taking a holistic approach to the treatment of clients is a journey Kristy Rackham knows ALL about. From Massage Therapist to Energy Masteri...

EP23: Remedial hot stones massage – Christine Knox takes us through her unique treatment style

August 30, 2018 18:00 - 30 minutes - 32.4 MB

You might be thinking “hot stones… remedial massage? That’s a bit different!” Well, that’s EXACTLY what we’re talking about this week! Christine Knox has an incredible career in massage therapy and an amazing Scottish/Australian hybrid accent to match. She has developed a very unique and proven style of remedial massage using hot stones as a key part of treatment. Our very own Elicia tried this treatment out at Christine’s clinic in NSW while on tour and loved it! Christine takes us...

EP22: Richard Watson explains the new HICAPS Go app – What it is, how it works, and what it means for practitioners

August 23, 2018 18:00 - 22 minutes - 22.3 MB

Most of us are well-acquainted with the HICAPS terminal and how it processes private health insurance payments for practitioners and clients. BUT! Did you know the HICAPS terminal turned 20 this year?? Crazy. While the terminals are still a super-efficient way of handling private health fund transactions, HICAPS have recently made their digital debut with an app-based initiative called ‘HICAPS Go’. This week, we sit down with HICAPS Business Development Manager, Richard Watson, who wal...

EP21: Bringing wellness to mining with "No BS Wellness Coach" Brendan Waddington

August 16, 2018 18:00 - 25 minutes - 26.6 MB

Connecting with your clients is more than just words; it’s making your message relatable and meaningful so that it really hits home for audiences. Crafting your message doesn’t always have to be done the way others are doing it. Using your unique voice and attitude in the way you communicate can provide clients with a human connection that makes you and your brand stand out. Brendan Waddington has been the ‘No BS’ Wellness Advisor for a mining company for over three years, looking afte...

EP20: Creating the best brand and logo for your massage business with Kate Dewey

August 09, 2018 18:00 - 22 minutes - 24.2 MB

A powerful brand helps your business be remembered better and sets the foundation for how people know what you do and who you do it for. Getting your logo and other design basics created is an important step for a new massage business, but it can be really hard to know what is "good design" and how much you need to spend to be able to get the right fit for your business. Kate Dewey is the lead designer and owner of D&Co Design. She works with hundreds of small businesses on brand and l...

EP19: Simone Astill shares how new tech is changing Mobile Massage services

August 02, 2018 18:00 - 26 minutes - 27.2 MB

Soothe Mobile Massage is one of a new type of mobile massage service that brings faster, easier massage to people wanting a simple, high-tech way to book their treatments. Soothe users can load up their app and request a mobile massage, and massage therapists are then offered the job at a set price per treatment. Touted as the "Uber of Massage" Soothe started in US and is now available in several cities in Australia. Simone Astill is an experienced therapist who has run her own busines...

EP18: How Jason Brooker doubled his massage income using essential oils

July 26, 2018 18:00 - 38 minutes - 72.5 MB

Jason Brooker is a massage therapist from a rural town in Victoria who doubled his business in only 90 days using Essential Oils. Hear the strategy he used to build the products side of his business at the same time as increasing the number of new massage clients coming through his door... all while getting better client outcomes at the same time.

EP17: Allana Collopy – Creating client loyalty at a multi-disciplinary holistic health centre

November 23, 2017 23:53 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

Allana runs Sorrento Massage & Natural Therapies, a multi-disciplinary clinic in Western Australia with several therapists treating over a 1000 active clients. Allana uses VIP membership programs to encourage her clients to keep regular repeating bookings, which has allowed her to grow the the business consistently and predictably as she creates an outstanding health experience for them. Listen for how Allana has created such a powerful, connected community of clients that they visit the...

EP16: How Dave Sheehan reinvents himself while travelling the World running seminars

November 17, 2017 07:26 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MB

David Sheehan got his start in massage through his training in human movement and working with sports players. He now runs Complementary Health Seminars, an international training business teaching massage therapists through live workshops and online. But the pathway in between includes international travel, building a corporate business, burning out, massaging his aging mother, doing corporate massage, and discovering his love for massage, health… and teaching. David is a great connecto...

EP15: How to keep consistent bookings over Christmas

November 09, 2017 19:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

Christmas can be a crazy time of year as people travel, take time off work, and fly to last-minute social activities. As a massage therapist, this means your calendar can fluctuate over this period, as some people want quick bookings and others cancel at short notice or simply don’t show up. So what can you do to ensure that your bookings remain consistent during this time? In this episode we look at gift vouchers, the practicalities of playing “appointment tetris”, and some fun Christma...

EP14: Tricia Hughes, CEO of Massage and Myotherapy Australia, on Being a Business Professional

October 27, 2017 03:39 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB

Tricia is CEO of Australia’s largest massage association: Massage & Myotherapy Australia. In this interview Tricia reveals some of the most important ways that therapists can ensure they are treated as professionals by their clients and peers. Listen as Tricia shares the behind-the-scenes risks that some therapists open themselves to  without even realising it, if they are non-compliant or don’t read the fine print on important contracts or policies. Also hear the places that Tricia re...

EP13: How Pat Reardon lives the "ultimate lifestyle" running Bali Health Retreats

October 12, 2017 18:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB

Pat and Kate Reardon started running health retreats in Bali six years ago, using Kate’s expertise as a naturopath and Pat’s experience with business. Hear their story of how they started their first retreat with only $70 in the bank and over time have grown to run a 10-bedroom retreat centre with a committed team that focusses on empowering clients to live more healthy lives. See how they have recently added the “Health and Healing Hub” as an online followup that extends the experience ...

EP12: Ben Carvosso on how to handle Life Change to create Business Success

October 05, 2017 18:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MB

The power of a single chiropractic adjustment changed the course of Ben’s life and put him on the path to become a chiropractor himself. Listen in to his passion for health and how he became totally committed to learning the skills and strategy of business. Ben chose specific mentors to learn how to run a successful chiropractic business while he was still studying, and bought his first practice in the final weeks of becoming registered. Then another defining moment came in the form of a...

EP11: Kristie Melling – Massage Therapist, Podcaster and Community Leader

September 28, 2017 18:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MB

Kristie Melling is known for her massage industry podcast "Rubbed The Wrong Way" and as a community leader with massage in Australia. Kristie started massaging clients from a room in a chiropractic clinic over 16 years ago, and learnt how to build a loyal client base as she worked alongside other therapists at various clinics and in different situations. Hear how Kristie was mentored and what it was like when she discovered how to connect with different kinds of people, and how social me...

EP10: How Tim King created his online Myotherapy training

September 21, 2017 18:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MB

Tim King is a Myotherapist who has run a successful clinic in Geelong, Australia for 20 years ... and has recently moved overseas to Mauritius with his family to do humanitarian work. To fund their trip Tim has created an online training program where he teaches other Myotherapists the advanced techniques he has developed. An online program like this takes a lot of work to set up but once it’s complete it can be delivered across the world. Listen in and be inspired as Tim shares his jo...

EP09: Employee VS Subcontractor - Get clarity on hiring, from employee expert Natasha Hawker

September 14, 2017 23:30 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MB

Are you an employee or a subcontractor? Do you know the difference? Did you know it’s NOT A CHOICE?! This is an area of confusion and concern in our industry at the moment as our associations, the ATO and even ASIC are weighing in with to tell us that following the rules is important. You may have heard of the fines and other risks that result from getting it wrong. But… there is not a lot of clarity around what the actually rules mean, and how to follow them. This interview gives yo...

EP08: Sandra Allars, Gov Funded Massage for the Elderly at Soothe Mobile Massage

September 07, 2017 18:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MB

Sandra Allars runs a mobile massage business employing 30 therapists all over Melbourne, and now has 3 franchisees who each have their own team as well. She began working by herself 15 years ago when she had children, and although her first goal was simply to be able to work during school hours, she soon caught the bug of business, got the training and support she needed, and continued on a growth journey. Soothe focusses specifically on elderly and aged massage, working with people who ...

EP07: Proactive mindset and how to overcome procrastination and perfectionism

August 31, 2017 18:00 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MB

Having a mindset that empowers you to proactively take action when you need to is an incredible advantage when it comes to building your massage business. Discover two specific tools to overcome procrastination and James and Elicia explore mindset, deadly sins, and the power of gratitude.

EP06: Jenny Richards from Rumbles Lifestyle Hub (and baker of Paleo cookies!)

August 24, 2017 18:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

Discover how this “accidental entrepreneur” grew her Australia-wide paleo business and is launching into online health training. Jenny Richards left her teaching career to begin baking paleo cookies, starting from a 2-shelf oven in her mother’s kitchen before opening her own cookie factory and partnering with Pete Evans. Rumbles Paleo cookies are now available across Australia and Jenny is taking her business to the next level by launching an online Paleo cooking school. Hear Jenny sha...

EP05: Dympna Kennedy, remedial massage therapist and expert on creating balance for new parents

August 17, 2017 18:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MB

Dympna Kennedy from Creating Balance works with new mums and dads to help them transition into their new life as parents, and she achieves this through workshops, training and presenting at conferences. Starting as a remedial massage therapist, Dympna discovered the power of infant massage when she had her own kids. The journey progressed from there into early childhood education, baby yoga, and other ways to help new parents interact with their babies. Listen in as Dympna shares her j...

EP04: How to get truckloads of new bookings at times of rapid growth

August 11, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

Listen in as Elicia and James share about a time in their massage clinic when they needed to grow quickly to fill bookings, and the steps they took to make that happen. In this episode we focus in on marketing, how to test and measure, word of mouth, and the correlation between marketing steps and success. Discover the FOUR THINGS that will supercharge your marketing and grow your client base.