Startups and Downs Podcast
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -Join us as we chat all things business as creatives and navigate through the world of startups. We share honest advice about business building, marketing and mindset using our own blunders and wins as examples.
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#16 Brook Vullinovich
December 24, 2019 19:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBWith a background in sales and marketing, Brooke’s love of customer service and her enthusiastic personality allowed her to quickly skyrocket through the digital marketing world to become one of Australia’s most influential Instagram speakers and trainers. Working with brands like Dermalogica, Mazda and City of Perth, Brooke’s training can show you how to grow your online presence and use it as an effective business medium. With the launch of her Social Club Membership in 2018, Br...
#15: Spell & The Gypsy Collective - Mel Carrero
December 17, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB#notsponsored bits we mentioned: The online assessment Mel mentioned that helped her understand her unique talents Gallup Strengths Finder SEE MORE MEL on Instagram at @melcarrero_ HEAR MORE MEL on Spell’s very own podcast ‘Ideas Girl’ on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts from… FIND OUT MORE about the Byron Bay, brand - Spell & The Gypsy Collective on their website. Do you have more great insights, stories or tips related to this topic ? Get in touch, we wo...
#14 - AllGoodCopy - Glenn Fisher
December 10, 2019 19:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBGlenn Fisher was born in Grimsby in 1981. After a number of years working in the local council, he left to become a copywriter and founded AllGoodCopy.com, an award-winning online resource for copywriters and marketers. For over a decade he worked with The Agora, a multi-million pound international financial publisher and in 2018, having helped launch and grow Agora Financial in the UK, he left to write copy on a freelance basis, focus on coaching aspiring copywriters and become a p...
#13 Crucible Tattoo Co. - Zero
December 03, 2019 19:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBA huge thank-you to Zero and Crucible Tattoo Co for sharing their unique insights and for taking the time to help create this special episode. SAY HI TO CRUCIBLE TATTOO: https://www.crucibletattooco.com.au/ Do you have more great insights, stories or tips related to this topic ? Get in touch, we would love to hear from you! SAY HI! EMAIL : [email protected] READCITY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/readcity/ READCITY WEBSITE: www.readcitywriting.com.au
#12: Good Pair Days - Banjo Harris Plane
November 26, 2019 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBBanjo is a wine professional, with a background in fine dining restaurants, international wine imports and sales. After growing up on the floor of his parent’s restaurants, Banjo’s future was never in doubt. After working in London and Sydney, he moved to Melbourne to assume the GM role at internationally-acclaimed restaurant Attica, whilst at the same time starting a fine wine import business. He then went on to open his own wine bar and then subsequently an Italian restaurant. ...
#11: Coming Soon..
September 10, 2019 22:00 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBHi, This season has been a hoot! Thanks so much for joining us. As you may have noticed we are taking a break. We will be back soon with a snazzy new series this Spring! Our new series will take you behind the scenes with some of our fave startups. We will be doing one on one deep dive interviews to give you more insights into the ups and downs of running a creative business. We are so grateful for your support of our first season and we hope to see you again this Spring with Season 2 of Star...
#10: Becoming Fearless
July 31, 2019 10:55 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBSo you have listened to the episode and now you want more... #notsponsored bits we mentioned: RESOURCES Pscychology Today article Basics of Fear article Tony Robbins - How to use fear HBR Article - How fear helps and hurts entrepreneurs Do you have more great insights, stories or tips related to this topic ? Get in touch, we would love to hear from you ! SAY HI ! EMAIL : [email protected] READCITY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/readcity/ READCITY WEBSITE: w...
#9: Creative Blocks Busted
July 16, 2019 21:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBSo you have listened to the episode and now you want more... TOP 5 TIPS to BUST CREATIVE BLOCKS!! Fill Up Your Library - Every time you take a book out, you must replace it with conversations, people, songs, movies, tastes Don’t beat a dead horse - it can be tough, but if it’s not flowing you’re better off going out for lunch Move to a different place - even having people close by can bring new advice Get in your flow zone - what passes the time for you. Could be baking, creati...
#8: Creative Marketing Strategies
July 05, 2019 06:57 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBSo you have listened to the episode and now you want more... #notsponsored bits we mentioned: RESOURCES Link to pin giveaway - Veganuary Manflower Co Gift Packs with personalised cards - Thankly - hand written cards and gift packs EXAMPLES Who gives a crap - toilet paper Boost Juice Vegemite Smoothie Koala - Twinkle unboxing TONE OF VOICE SUPERSTARS Frank Body Go-To Skincare Readcity Writing - All your Tone of Voice Needs FREE COURSE Kochie Bricks and Clicks free cour...
#7: Imposter Syndrome Support
June 18, 2019 22:59 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBAs adapted from [(https://impostorsyndrome.com/](The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women, by Dr Valerie Young) and summarised by the ever-inspiring Robert Gerrish THE 5 IMPOSTER PROFILES 🧬 THE PERFECTIONIST - Your goals are through the roof You expect yourself to be 100% perfect 100% of the time. Delegating is tough because you need to spend the next 48 years getting it right all on your own SOLUTION: ⚗️Treat your every day as an experiment — Perfection in your eyes will not...
#6: Create a Great Culture That Drives Performance
June 04, 2019 20:58 - 40 minutes - 37 MBSo you have listened to the episode and now you want more... OUR 3 KEY TIPS for cultivating great culture: 1: Increase employee engagement 2: communication is key 3: build emotional intelligence #notsponsored bits we mentioned: Dubsado HBR article - 6 components of culture Gary Vaynerchuck on culture Emotional Intelligence test *Do you have more great insights, stories or tips related to this topic ? Get in touch, we would love to hear from you ! SAY HI ! EMAIL : hello@re...
#5: Surprise and Delight Ideas for Creative Customer Experience
May 21, 2019 21:26 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBWant to know more about creative customer experiences you can incorporate into your business today? TOP TIPS for surprising and delighting your customers and clients: *Personalisation: *The perfect fit for the person! *Context: *How does it make sense for your brand? Extend your brand story. Timing: When a customer is at a critical pain point. #notsponsored bits we mentioned: 80 : 20 Rule aka Pareto Principle Flower and Bean - Monique's new vintage homewares Etsy store The s...
#4: Service-Swapping, Co-Opping and Collaboration Techniques
May 13, 2019 21:48 - 28 minutes - 65.9 MBSo you have listened to the episode and now you want more... **OUR TOP TIPS for leveraging what you have for what you want and need on a zero dollar budget! ** TIP 1: Service-Swapping TIP 2: Collaboration TIP 3: Co-Opping #notsponsored bits we mentioned: PODCASTS: Lady Brains Founder of Plann swapped marketing to get their app developed Stop, Collaborate & Listen Podcast by Collabosaurus Jessica Ruhfus, (Collabosaurus) talks to our Danielle Read (Readcity Writing - check...
#3: Working From Home
May 07, 2019 23:20 - 28 minutes - 66.2 MBSo you have listened to the episode and now you want more... OUR TOP INSIGHTS for working from home productively and happily: INSIGHT 1: Pretend you’re not at home/don’t stay at home - set up your home to simulate a workplace. INSIGHT 2: Set boundaries - resist the urge to do washing and general household or watch Dr. Phil all day. INSIGHT 3: Create Routines - walk out the door, set limits, take lunch breaks + stay connected. INSIGHT 4: Stay Connected - find ways to collaborat...
#2: Mastering Work Life Balance
April 29, 2019 10:49 - 35 minutesSo you have listened to the episode and now you want more... OUR HOT TIPS for getting a bit more balance in your life. Boundaries Leave work on time Setting hours Rewiring parental influence Tools for time management Investing time instead of spending it #notsponsored bits we mentioned: STATS & FACTS: AIHW Research - Work Life Balance in Australia) HBR article on workaholics vs working long hours Shibuya Meltdown Instagram TIME MANAGEMENT TOOLS & other things we like......
#1: Bedtime habits to be your best and increase productivity
April 24, 2019 10:20 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBSleep deprivation is the worst - when you feel like poop your work suffers. We know that tired leaders make crappy decisions and affect others around them negatively too. The evidence is clear that more rest means you will feel your better, perform better and bring out the best in those around you. So how can we change our ways and get some of these juicy benefits of more rest? We will go through some actionable tips and rituals that have worked for us and share our bedtime habits...
#0: Intro : Meet your friends at Startups + Downs
April 23, 2019 06:13 - 4 minutes - 10.5 MBThe three of us will be bringing you fun (and fact) filled eps for creative business owners everywhere. We'll tackle the big issues (like what Tim Ferris does in the bath 🛀 ) right through to tips (like systems we've used in our own workplaces ✔️ ). SAY HI ! EMAIL : [email protected] READCITY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/readcity/ READCITY WEBSITE: www.readcitywriting.com.au