Your Business Bookshelf
Your Business Bookshelf
Want to know what business books are worth keeping on your bookshelf? I interview business owners, leaders and book authors to talk about the books that have helped them to thrive at work. Each week we talk about a different business book. Hear from business people as they talk about why their selected book is has been so valuable to them on their business journey. Some weeks I talk to authors of …
Ep 15 Getting Things Done with Joey Ballantyne
This week I talk to small business owner, Joey Ballantyne about the seminal productivity system, Getting Things Done. Joey talks about how she has used the book to organise herself and help her clients get organised. You can connect with Joey via her business, Grit n Grace, or over at LinkedIn, he…
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Ep 14 Know Your Numbers with author Lyndon Russell
If you are a tradie, or know a tradie, buy them this book! This week I talk to accountant Lyndon Russell who specialises in making tradies profitable. This is a brilliant financial management book for those in the trades sector. Connect with Lyndon here. Buy a copy of Know Your Numbers here.
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Ep 13 The Book Concierge Service Explained with Leanne
It's a takeover! This week the special guest is....me! I wanted to make some time to explain my very special Book Concierge service because I think it might help business owners who are spending time planning their 2025 strategy. You can use this FREE service here.
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Ep 12 The Go-Giver with Brendan Rogers
The Go-Giver is a popular business parable and well worth the read. Small business owner and experienced leadership coach Brendan Rogers talks about why this book is so impactful. Connect with Brendan via his business, Leader by Design, or his LinkedIn profile here. Buy a copy of The Go-Giver her…
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Ep 11 Six Figures While You Sleep with author Kate Toon
This week we're talking to Kate Toon about her latest book, Six Figures While You Sleep (SFWYS). This is a great how-to guide for business owners looking to identify opportunities to turn their expertise into additional passive income streams. You can purchase a copy of SFWYS here, and connect wi…
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Ep 10 Poorly Made in China with Samea Maakrun
This week we're talking about a book that international businesses will want to know more about. If you are looking to outsource your manufacturing to China, this book is a must-read. Samea Maakrun, CEO of skin care brand Sasy n Savy talks to me about why she selected this book and what she has le…
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Ep 9 Add Value with author Mark Carter
This week we discuss a book we have reviewed before, Add Value but this time I am interviewing the author of the book, Mark Carter. If you want to know more about Mark and his approach to adding value, check out his Ted Talk here. You can contact Mark here. Of course, you can buy Add Value from R…
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Ep 8 Buy Grow Exit with author Joanna Oakey
This week I'm talking to lawyer Joanna Oakey about her book, Buy Grow Exit. Joanna has used her experience working with SMEs to guide the reader through the three stages of business ownership - acquisition, growth and exit. It's a fantastic guide to setting up a business well at the start to facili…
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Ep 7 Less Hustle, More Happy with author Claire Seeber
This week we're talking about career management and development. Hear from author Claire Seeber about why this book is such an important read for anyone looking to navigate a successful career trajectory. I wish I had this book when I was starting out on my work journey! You can contact Claire her…
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Ep 6 Add Value with Peter Clarke
This week we're talking to small business owner, Peter Clarke. Peter owns Kwik Copy Gosford and chose the book Add Value to discuss. He explains how the book helped him to think holistically about the meaning of value at work. It extends beyond just the product or service. Peter talks about how Add…
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