Richard Fertig is a guru when it comes to running businesses. As the CEO of multiple companies, including Brilliant Transportation and LifeZaver, he has developed his ideas and projects by focusing on what he is good at. And that’s being a creative problem solver and empowering his employees to deliver on his visions. But that doesn’t mean that Richard is …
Tips on Getting the Best People on Your Podcast
Emma Franklin Bell is the author, artist and entrepreneur behind The Ladies Lounge Podcast and founder of Beautiful Business Academy. Emma’s burst of positive energy makes her a great person to have a deep conversation with. The Ladies Lounge is a fascinating podcast, and it’s unique in that it’s not selling anything in particular. I had the chance to sit down with Emma …
Technology Is Changing the Way We Communicate
If there is an award for the most obvious headline the above is undoubtedly a stronger contender. As smartphone usage has gone up and social media has infiltrated most corners of our lives, the way we communicate has shifted. There are a plethora of ways this shift has occurred and many people (eminently more qualified than me) who study and …
The Importance of Building a Positive Legacy
Legacy might sound like one of those words that get bandied about at retirement parties, funerals or when lifetime achievement awards are presented. But a positive legacy is far more than a footnote at the end of someone’s career, life, or otherwise. Legacies are not just quotes set in a bronze plaque, they are living breathing entities, they are how …
Lilli’s Lowdown – the Interview Special
It can be daunting meeting new people, let alone having to dive deep into their personal or professional lives during an interview. Personally, I used to hate just answering phone calls. I got a very rude shock in my university degree when I had to find and interview my own sources for news pieces, but luckily those experiences have helped boost my …
How to Become a Better Interviewer with Glen Carlson
Glen Carlson is the co-founder, COO and director of Dent Global (the 9th fastest growing company in Australia). Glen has a truly impressive resume. He’s built a business worth more than $20 million dollars (with clients across Australia, Singapore, USA and Europe) and has developed himself into a ‘small business expert’. More recently he’s shifted his focus to podcasting, which …
A 3-Step Formula for the Perfect Interview
Knowing how to interview someone is one of the best skills you can develop. Whether you are trying to understand your client’s behaviours, making new friends or business associates, or engaging with someone that could be a potential mentor. Over the last five years, I have spent a lot of time preparing people for interviews for jobs, conducting interviews for …
How to Let Go of Perfectionism with Tony Nash
This article was inspired by a conversation between Ronsley Vaz and Tony Nash on the Bond Appetit Podcast. Everyone feels the pressure to be perfect. Perfectionism is a common theme in many of our lives and is exceptionally hard to break. Confession time: how many of us have listed ‘perfectionism’ as a weakness on our resumes? Because why would we want to …
216. The Ups and Downs and Ups and Downs of Business, with Tony Nash
The guest on today’s episode of Bond Appetit, Tony Nash, is a real-life legend (though he might be too humble to agree!). If you aren’t familiar with Tony, you might be familiar with the company he runs instead: Booktopia. That’s right. Tony is the owner of the #1 online bookstore in Australia. Booktopia has won a cavalcade of awards, sells …