How good are you at initiating, and then conducting, a difficult conversation? Effective small business leadership often requires traversing tough conversations with empathy, clarity, and courage. Former Xero CEO Steve Vamos has some practical strategies for addressing performance issues while fostering stronger team relationships, emphasizing the importance of aligning individual contributions with business goals. He explains how a human-centered approach can unlock employee potential, boost productivity, and drive better outcomes for the business.



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How good are you at initiating, and then conducting, a difficult conversation? Effective small business leadership often requires traversing tough conversations with empathy, clarity, and courage. Former Xero CEO Steve Vamos has some practical strategies for addressing performance issues while fostering stronger team relationships, emphasizing the importance of aligning individual contributions with business goals. He explains how a human-centered approach can unlock employee potential, boost productivity, and drive better outcomes for the business. 
Business Essentials Daily is produced by:
SoundCartel <a href="https://soundcartel.com.au/">soundcartel.com.au</a> +61 3 9882 8333

Business Essentials features interviews with business experts and industry leaders, providing up-to-date, insightful advice on wide-ranging topics, including winning sales strategies, HR issues, mental health and leadership.

Hosted by Grace Jennings-Edquist, the goal is to encourage and inspire a new generation of Australian business owners and entrepreneurs to grow healthier, happier and more profitable businesses.

Business Essentials is a podcast four decades in the making, from SoundCartel, the producers of the world's longest-running business audio magazine by the same name. 

Business Essentials is produced by the team at SoundCartel - Nick Schildberger, Grace Jennings-Edquist, Nicole Goodman and Mariah Stonehewer. Technical production by Pete Letts. 

Listen and follow in your favourite podcast app and make Business Essentials part of your routine for business success.

Business Essentials
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Business Essentials is produced by SoundCartel

www.soundcartel.com.au

+61 3 9882 8333

Business Essentials features interviews with business experts and industry leaders, providing up-to-date, insightful advice on wide-ranging topics, including winning sales strategies, HR issues, mental health and leadership.
Hosted by Grace Jennings-Edquist, the goal is to encourage and inspire a new generation of Australian business owners and entrepreneurs to grow healthier, happier and more profitable businesses.
Business Essentials is a podcast four decades in the making, from SoundCartel, the producers of the world's longest-running business audio magazine by the same name.&nbsp;
Business Essentials is produced by the team at SoundCartel - Nick Schildberger, Grace Jennings-Edquist, Nicole Goodman and Mariah Stonehewer. Technical production by Pete Letts.&nbsp;
Listen and follow in your favourite podcast app and make Business Essentials part of your routine for business success.
Business Essentials <a href="http://www.bedaily.com.au">www.bedaily.com.au</a>
Business Essentials is produced by SoundCartel
<a href="http://www.soundcartel.com.au">www.soundcartel.com.au</a>
+61 3 9882 8333

Business Essentials

Dealing with difficult conversations

A dairy farmer turns drought into a tourism opportunity, while a business leader discovers why being the key decision maker can hold a business back.

A drought prompted dairy farmers Julian and Dianne Benson to look again at the visitors passing their property in Cooriemungle, on the way to the Twelve Apostles. That decision led to Apostle Whey Cheese. Julian shares how the business has changed over two decades, why its location mattered, and what helped him keep going when tourism and sales fell during COVID.

Then Simone Milasas, founder of Joy of Business and author of the book of the same name, explores a challenge familiar to many owners: becoming the person every decision runs through. She explains how her approach to hiring changed when she began looking for people who could do parts of the business better than she could.



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A dairy farmer turns drought into a tourism opportunity, while a business leader discovers why being the key decision maker can hold a business back.
A drought prompted dairy farmers Julian and Dianne Benson to look again at the visitors passing their property in Cooriemungle, on the way to the Twelve Apostles. That decision led to Apostle Whey Cheese. Julian shares how the business has changed over two decades, why its location mattered, and what helped him keep going when tourism and sales fell during COVID.
Then Simone Milasas, founder of Joy of Business and author of the book of the same name, explores a challenge familiar to many owners: becoming the person every decision runs through. She explains how her approach to hiring changed when she began looking for people who could do parts of the business better than she could. 
If you&rsquo;re considering launching a podcast to grow your authority and client base,&nbsp;<a href="https://soundcartel.com.au/book-a-free-strategy-call/">reach out to our team to learn how we can support you.</a>
Business Essentials is produced by <a href="https://soundcartel.com.au/">soundcartel.com.au</a>

A destination dairy farm and knowing when to let go

September’s interest rate rise puts more pressure on struggling business owners, while avoiding difficult conversations can create problems of its own.

Following the RBA’s September rate rise to 4.6 per cent, CreditorWatch Chief Economist Ivan Colhoun explains why the economic outlook is more complicated than a straightforward slowdown. He explores how the AI investment boom could keep inflation elevated while creating opportunities for some businesses, and what small businesses can do to prepare for tougher conditions.

Then author and Junkee co-founder Tim Duggan explains how to approach workplace conflict without letting it damage relationships. Drawing on his new book, Clear in Tension, he shares a practical framework for difficult conversations and asks owners to consider the cost of leaving important things unsaid.

Resources:

Order a copy of Tim Duggan’s new book Clear in Tension: How to Get Better at Conflict


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September&rsquo;s interest rate rise puts more pressure on struggling business owners, while avoiding difficult conversations can create problems of its own.
Following the RBA&rsquo;s September rate rise to 4.6 per cent, CreditorWatch Chief Economist Ivan Colhoun explains why the economic outlook is more complicated than a straightforward slowdown. He explores how the AI investment boom could keep inflation elevated while creating opportunities for some businesses, and what small businesses can do to prepare for tougher conditions.
Then author and Junkee co-founder Tim Duggan explains how to approach workplace conflict without letting it damage relationships. Drawing on his new book, Clear in Tension, he shares a practical framework for difficult conversations and asks owners to consider the cost of leaving important things unsaid.
Resources:
Order a copy of Tim Duggan&rsquo;s new book <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/clear-in-tension-tim-duggan/book/9781394389278.html?irclickid=zWj02PTesxyZTs413IQ7PUZTUkrwT3Udfy96yM0&amp;utm_campaign=Tim%20Duggan&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=Impact&amp;bk_source=2293552&amp;bk_source_id=2293552&amp;irgwc=1&amp;afsrc=1">Clear in Tension: How to Get Better at Conflict</a>
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Rising rates, mounting costs and the conversations you can’t avoid

What if the key to a stronger business – and a stronger team – is actually making them less dependent on you? In this week’s episode, we explore what happens when business owners and leaders step back, creating organisations that can thrive without relying on one person to drive them forward.

First up, Simon Bedard – Managing Director of Exit Advisory Group and author of Exit Like an Expert – explains why reducing owner dependence can create a more valuable, enjoyable business and give owners greater freedom, whether they sell soon or not.

Then, leadership specialist and Director of Bluestone Edge, Errol Amerasekera, explores why leaders don’t need all the answers. Drawing on his book From Fear to Flow: The Adaptive Safety Revolution, Errol shares practical ways to build adaptive teams by encouraging curiosity, vulnerability and diverse ideas – helping teams develop the confidence and capability to navigate rapid change.

 

If you’re considering launching a podcast to grow your authority and client base, reach out to our team to learn how we can support you.

Business Essentials is produced by soundcartel.com.au

What if the key to a stronger business &ndash; and a stronger team &ndash; is actually making them less dependent on you? In this week&rsquo;s episode, we explore what happens when business owners and leaders step back, creating organisations that can thrive without relying on one person to drive them forward.
First up, Simon Bedard &ndash; Managing Director of Exit Advisory Group and author of&nbsp;Exit Like an Expert &ndash; explains why reducing owner dependence can create a more valuable, enjoyable business and give owners greater freedom, whether they sell soon or not.
Then, leadership specialist and Director of Bluestone Edge, Errol Amerasekera, explores why leaders don&rsquo;t need all the answers. Drawing on his book&nbsp;From Fear to Flow: The Adaptive Safety Revolution, Errol shares practical ways to build adaptive teams by encouraging curiosity, vulnerability and diverse ideas &ndash; helping teams develop the confidence and capability to navigate rapid change.
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If you&rsquo;re considering launching a podcast to grow your authority and client base, <a href="https://soundcartel.com.au/book-a-free-strategy-call/">reach out to our team to learn how we can support you.</a>
Business Essentials is produced by <a href="https://soundcartel.com.au/">soundcartel.com.au</a>

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