In an age of hyper-connectivity, the power and art of conversations is being lost. If true, I for one would argue that this is a tragedy. Conversations are not a simple exchange of information between people, they can be so much more. At times, they can be a process to clarify your own thinking, they can present an opportunity to …
Lilli’s Lowdown – The basics of podcasting
Happy Friday everyone! It’s been another podcast focused week on the Amplify blog. Are you a novice or an expert who could use some new tips? Check out what was featured this week… “You’ve decided you’re ready, and you’re going to start a podcast. However, what’s next? Luckily, we’ve got you covered with our step-by-step guide to podcasting.”This week on Should I Start a Podcast, …
90. Steph Taylor on Hustling, Wildbloom Creative and Searching for Freedom
Keen to hear an inspirational story about someone quitting their job in search of more? Then today’s episode of Should I Start A Podcast is definitely for you. In this show, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Stephanie Taylor. Steph is an ex-corporate accountant turned entrepreneur and digital marketer. Steph is smart, precocious and determined – she left …
89. Tips and Tricks from Veteran Podcaster, Bruce Wawrzyniak
If you want to hear tips and advice from the Godfather of podcasting himself, Mr Bruce Wawrzyniak, then now is your chance. Bruce is the founder of Now Hear This, a Tampa-based communications agency and my latest guest on Should I Start A Podcast, and he and I have a truly insightful conversation full of useful information for any newcomers …
88. Tony Loyd on How to Avoid Podcast Flop and Find Success in a Startup
Today on the Should I Start A Podcast show, I talk to Tony Loyd: first-time caller and long-term friend. Tony has had quite a remarkable career as an executive with various Fortune 500 companies, but after he felt too much of a conflict between himself and his corporate position, he left in search of a more favourable role that could …
2 Easy Ways (And 1 Hard Way) to Change Your Life with the Rule of Thirds
“Change your life”, everyone wants some version of this. Sean D’Souza thinks differently. Very differently. Maybe it’s because he’s an accountant, a creative, a cartoonist, a voracious reader, a teacher, and an early riser (4 a.m. to be exact). With a life brimming with so many ideas and thoughts from all different worlds, Sean infamously vowed to take three months …
87. Curious to Know How Podcasters Make Money? Then Listen to This…
This week on Should I Start A Podcast I chat to my friend, Michael Bromley. One half of the dynamic duo behind the very popular blog and podcast BeyondBillables, Mike is as authentic as they come. He’s unafraid to talk about big issues and realness, and is upfront in his desire to help people. Mike’s got fingers in many different …
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 …
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 …
215. Alex Blauensteiner on Working Abroad, Brisbane and How to Build a Positive Legacy
Keen to hear stories about what future economies will look like? Enjoy value-based discussions about legacy? Then today’s episode of The Bond Appetit Podcast is definitely for you. In this show, I had the privilege of sitting down with Alex Blauensteiner. Alex is the General Manager of Business Innovation, Skills & Trade Development for Brisbane Marketing. He’s also a very …