Latest Businessmentor Podcast Episodes

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Ep. 103. Overcoming Creative Blocks on Instagram

Friends with Business Benefits - April 25, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Are you feeling overwhelmed by Instagram? Are you overthinking your content and struggling to show up? Franky was. Having spent the last couple of years hiding on Instagram Stories and rarely posting to the grid, she finally realised something had to change. Luckily, her co-mentor happens to be ...

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Q1 Reflection, Q2 Intentions (2024)

Friends with Business Benefits - April 11, 2024 09:19 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this chatty episode, we’re looking back on the first three months of the year and ahead to Quarter 2. Find out what felt good, what didn’t and what we’ve learned in the process. We discuss how Franky has been showing up on Instagram and her brush with having a Reel go viral, and also talk t...

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Anneka Gupta, the Chief Product Officer at Rubrik takes a transparent look at being a woman in tech.

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights for the Next Generation of Women in Business & Tech - April 06, 2024 16:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
In episode #105 of the 2B Bolder podcast, you will hear a transparent and motivational episode featuring Anneka Gupta, the Chief Product Officer at Rubrik, a leading Zero Trust Data Security Company™. Anneka's career spans over a decade in the product and SaaS domain.  The episode covers: Anne...

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4 Ways To Qualify Leads Better | Ep 303

The PRO Podcast - April 04, 2024 00:01 - 7 minutes
In a landscape where the abundance of leads can be as overwhelming as it is encouraging, working out which prospects are worth your invaluable time becomes not just a skill but an essential business strategy. This episode delves into the nuanced art of lead qualification, offering actionable i...

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Sylvia Ann Hewlett, author, economist, and entrepreneur discusses leadership, inclusion and female empowerment.

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights for the Next Generation of Women in Business & Tech - April 02, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
Episode #104 of the 2B Bolder podcast features Sylvia Ann Hewlett, a distinguished author, economist, and advocate for diversity and inclusion.  Dr. Hewlett is CEO of Hewlett Consulting Partners and founded The Center for Talent Innovation, which today is called COQUA, where she is still active...

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Simple Steps To Recruitment & Team Building | Ep 302

The PRO Podcast - March 28, 2024 00:01 - 12 minutes
In this episode of our podcast, Gary shares his invaluable insights and personal journey through the complexities of recruitment and team building. With a rich history of business growth since 2006 and experience in hiring 69 team members, Gary lays out a practical, step-by-step guide for entrep...

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102. How to Sneak More Creativity Into Your Daily Life

Friends with Business Benefits - March 21, 2024 09:38 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this mini episode, we’re sharing ideas and inspiration to help you sneak more creativity into your daily life, especially if you’re short on time and/or caring for small children.    From finding the magic in the mundane to portable crafts you can do in front of the TV, there’s a mix of p...

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7 Ways to Magnify Your Content Marketing | Ep 301

The PRO Podcast - March 21, 2024 00:01 - 6 minutes
Dive into the essentials of content marketing in this insightful episode tailored for business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketers aiming to boost lead generation and stand out online. Discover actionable strategies to elevate your content and connect deeply with your target audience. In This...

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Empowering Executives and Beyond: Kristin Widing's Leadership Journey

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights for the Next Generation of Women in Business & Tech - March 19, 2024 02:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
Episode #103 of the 2B Bolder podcast features Kristin Widing, director of leadership experience at Intel. In this role, she oversees exec-only programming and events, manager development, new executive onboarding, and integration, as well as manages several career and community-building program...

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Michael Jackson Revealed - Matt Fiddes; Friend, Bodyguard and Elite Business Owner Tells All | Ep 300

The PRO Podcast - March 14, 2024 00:01 - 44 minutes
In this milestone 300th episode, coinciding with our 5-year anniversary, we're honored to present an extraordinary conversation with Matt Fiddes, a renowned business mogul, martial arts expert, and former bodyguard to Michael Jackson. As we celebrate this pivotal moment in our podcast's journey,...

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101. How We Are Showing Up on Substack This Year

Friends with Business Benefits - March 07, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
This week we're revisiting the topic of Substack. We disscuss whether or not the platform is a part of our content plans in this season, and what we're feeling called to consume and create there. Charlie shares how she is showing up on Substack this year and Franky touches on creating for the ...

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The Risk of Relying on One Lead Source for Your Business

The PRO Podcast - March 07, 2024 00:01 - 5 minutes
In this episode, our host, Gary explores the precarious nature of depending too heavily on a single lead source for business income. With a clear and urgent message, Gary underscores the significant risks involved and the potential for catastrophic failure should that source dry up or decide to ...

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Career Insights from April Brown, an Industry Leader in AI and an Art Innovator.

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights for the Next Generation of Women in Business & Tech - March 04, 2024 20:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
In episode #102 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, we feature the well-respected artist and AI thought leader April Brown. Using her lifelong practice as an artist, she has been focusing on artistic development using AI and consulting for organizations who need help understanding how AI can be leveraged ...

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Your Business Will Crumble Without Leads

The PRO Podcast - February 29, 2024 00:01 - 9 minutes
In this value-packed episode, Gary, a visionary in the world of business growth and lead generation, dives deep into why leads are not just important, but absolutely essential for your business's survival and success. Gone are the days when a simple handshake was enough to secure a new client. T...

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100. Our 100th Episode Content Q&A LIVE on Instagram

Friends with Business Benefits - February 22, 2024 09:22 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
We celebrated 100 episodes of Friends With Business Benefits and five whole years of podcasting by going live on Instagram to record this episode.  Having hit such a big content creation milestone, we made that the focus, answering listener questions about creating and sharing content for your...

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The Struggle You Don't See In Business

The PRO Podcast - February 22, 2024 00:01 - 5 minutes
In this thought-provoking episode of the podcast, we dive deep with Gary, as he shares his journey of transformation from being self-employed to becoming a successful business owner. Gary opens up about the trials and tribulations he has faced along the way, including personal losses and unexpec...

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Career Podcast featuring Rachael Frick, a Successful Leader in Partner Marketing at AWS.

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights for the Next Generation of Women in Business & Tech - February 19, 2024 22:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
In episode #101 of the 2B Bolder Podcas, Raechel Frick tells it like it is.  Raechel is a leader in the tech industry, currently at Amazon Web Services as the Head of Storage and Observability Partner Marketing. Raechel has an impressive track record, from her time at Intel Corporation, building...

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Six Reasons Why Your Business Will Fail

The PRO Podcast - February 15, 2024 00:01 - 8 minutes
In this episode of the podcast, we dive deep into the precarious journey of business ownership and uncover the six treacherous pitfalls that could lead to your venture's downfall. With an alarming 60% of businesses failing within the first three years, Gary dissects each reason, sharing personal...

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99. 24 for 2024

Friends with Business Benefits - February 08, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Inspired by Gretchen Rubin, we’ve both adopted the habit of compiling a list of aims at the start of a new year. There’s no right or wrong way to do it, but for us it’s never a business-focussed list. Instead, we both include fun, playful things we want to prioritise. We’ve found it’s a great wa...

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My Brokerage Would Have Failed If I Didn't Change

The PRO Podcast - February 08, 2024 00:01 - 8 minutes
In this episode of our podcast, Gary shares the compelling story of resilience and innovation that transformed his brokerage. Amidst the turmoil of the pandemic and escalating operational costs, Gary faced the stark reality that without significant change, his brokerage's future was in jeopardy....

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Career Insights & Advice from Alaina Percival, Co-founder of Women Who Code

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights for the Next Generation of Women in Business & Tech - February 05, 2024 03:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
🎉 A milestone in the making - ENJOY listening to the 100th episode of the 2B Bolder Podcast featuring Alaina Percival, Co-founder of Women Who Code. Under Alaina's  leadership as CEO,  Women Who Code went from being an idea to serving over 343,000 members in 147 countries. Alaina is a pioneer in...

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The Importance of Personal Branding in Modern Business

The PRO Podcast - February 01, 2024 00:01 - 5 minutes
Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast where I share valuable insights into how personal branding is revolutionising the business landscape in 2024. 🚀 In this episode, "The Power of Personal Branding in 2024: A Game-Changer for Entrepreneurs", we delve into: The Essential Role of Person...

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98. Our Planner Plans for 2024

Friends with Business Benefits - January 25, 2024 09:19 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
It’s time for our annual ‘planner meeting’ where we review the previous year's planners and journals and discuss what we’ll be using for the year ahead. As well as sharing the notebooks and diaries we’ve invested in this year, we explain how we’ll be using them to stay organised at work and at...

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Unlock Success by Modeling Business Giants

The PRO Podcast - January 25, 2024 00:01 - 6 minutes
Welcome to another episode of the podcast. In this episode, I dive deep into a powerful strategy that can revolutionise your business approach: modeling business giants. 🌟 In This Episode, You'll Discover: The Smart Follower Approach: How adopting strategies from corporate giants like Apple c...

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Achieve Success: The Power Of Rewarding Yourself For Business Goals

The PRO Podcast - January 18, 2024 00:01 - 6 minutes
In this episode, Gary delves into the critical yet often overlooked aspect of entrepreneurial success: rewarding yourself for achieving your goals. Gary shares his expert insights on why it’s essential to celebrate milestones in your business journey. Drawing from his own experience in managin...

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97. 2023 Reflections, 2024 Intentions

Friends with Business Benefits - January 11, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
We’re kicking off the new year with our annual cosy conversation about reflections and intentions. Find out what went well for us last year and what we learned from the things that didn’t. We also chat about our words of the year, share a few goals for 2024, and make some solid(ish) plans for Q1...

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Tesla-Inspired Growth Secrets: Transform Your Business Today

The PRO Podcast - January 11, 2024 00:01 - 8 minutes
Welcome to this week's episode, "Accelerate Like Tesla: High-End Strategies for Business Growth," where we deep dive into how adopting a Tesla-like approach can dramatically transform your business. 🌟 Key Highlights: Tesla’s Business Model Decoded: Learn how Tesla's strategy of initially targ...

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What Makes People Successful? Top 10 Habits Of Wealthy Individuals

The PRO Podcast - January 04, 2024 00:01 - 10 minutes
In this riveting episode of the podcast, Gary, a seasoned expert in the mortgage and coaching industries, shares his profound insights on the "10 Habits of the Rich and Successful." Drawing from his personal experiences and deep understanding of what drives success in both personal and professio...

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How To Grow Your Mortgage Brokerage: Expert Tips

The PRO Podcast - December 28, 2023 00:01 - 7 minutes
In this captivating episode of the podcast, Gary Das, a veteran in the mortgage industry and a renowned business coach, takes us through his remarkable journey of transforming his mortgage brokerage business over the last 12 months - a period of profound change and strategic reinvention compared...

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Being a B2B Influencer Strategist: Insights from Lucinda Henry

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights for the Next Generation of Women in Business & Tech - December 25, 2023 23:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
On episode #99 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I dive deep into B2B influencer marketing with Lucinda Henry. Lucinda is an award-winning, industry-recognized marketing strategist and a long-time supporter of this podcast; she brings her wealth of experience and creative prowess to our show. Topics co...