Karl Schwantes: POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS
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Many entrepreneurs already understand the benefits of building and developing partnerships in the business world. The right partnerships can unlock access to greater knowledge, expertise and resources that promote networking and growth. But how should a business approach the starting of new partnerships? In this episode, our guest Karl Schwantes shares with us his expertise and experience when it comes to building profitable partnerships with high end brands. Including the partnership he built and nurtured with the luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari. On The Dent...
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109. Sophie Milliken: The Power of Profile
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One of the very first hurdles that new businesses and entrepreneurs struggle to overcome is that of increasing their visibility to accelerate growth by reaching new audiences. Although there are more platforms than ever to assist with expanding exposure, it still becomes a sticking point that many fail to overcome. Sophie Milliken knows how to utilise these platforms and a quick Google search for her name yields pages of results highlighting the work she has put in to be visible and stand out as a professional in her field. During this episode Sophie discusses how she has...
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Allan Dib: The One Page Marketing Plan
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It seems that the most successful marketing plans are often those that are the simplest. However, describing a marketing plan as simple can leave many business owners confused. How can marketing be considered simple when there are so many different tools and platforms available? So many different demographics to communicate with? And the speed at which the marketing space evolves? Surely marketing is not simple. This episode's guest, Allan Dib is confident that he can simplify marketing for any business and has even developed a ‘’ that business owners...
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David Horne: Funding Diversity
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Gender diversity is an important discussion across nearly all industries and facets of modern life. Although we like to think that the conversation has progressed; there are still many examples of gender bias and stereotyping, especially in the business world. David Horne is a specialist in the venture capital space and during this episode he shares his experience and observations around gender bias and how it has affected the various areas he has worked in such as fundraising and business growth. On The Dent Podcast, we interview key people of influence in all walks of life....
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Renée Hasseldine: GET VISUAL - How to make more sales with visual models
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Many businesses and entrepreneurs initially struggle to convey the value that they can provide to potential clients. Business owners become overwhelmed by the whirlwind of ideas and knowledge floating around inside their minds, because they do not have the skills to simplify and communicate this intellectual property. This episode's guest, Renée Hasseldine, has created a simple methodology that helps businesses to scale up by developing their intellectual property. Renée Hasseldine joins Glen Carlson to discuss the value of the knowledge and ideas inside of our heads and how to...
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105. Katherine Maslen - The SHIFT to Health, Profit and Impact
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It is a guarantee in business that hurdles will continue to present along the journey, some causing more trouble than others. For many it becomes too overwhelming and their dreams and goals diminish. For others it presents an opportunity to demonstrate tenacity, to move forward and even create new opportunities from setbacks. So how does a business owner develop this type of resilience? In this episode we are joined by Katherine Maslen to discuss being reliant in business. On The Dent Podcast, we interview key people of influence in all walks of life. We delve deep to unearth...
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104. Entrepreneurial ENDURANCE with Nick Muxlow
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The human body is incredible and capable of the most astounding feats with the right development and training. One such feat is that of completing extreme endurance events including ironman triathlons and 100km+ ultramarathons. This episode's guest, Nick Muxlow has been competing in endurance events for over 18 years. He has utilized his experience to build a business that helps to develop people to reach their full athletic potential, so that they can take on the mental and emotional journey of training for and competing in endurance events. On The Dent Podcast, we interview key...
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103. Julie Barber / Getting ‘Investor Ready’
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Julie Barber is the CEO of Spark! Consulting and has over 20 years experience in business innovation, transformation and winning funding from corporate boards. Julie’s background is working with large financial corporations such as KPMG and HSBC.
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102. Bernadette Schwerdt / AUSTRALIA'S TOP COPYWRITING COACH
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Bernadette Schwerdt has over 30 years experience working in media, marketing, the arts and technology. Bernadette is the founder of 4 successful companies, the author of 3 best-selling business books and the creator of 2 educational institutes.
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101. Tracey Sofra / FINDING FINANCIAL FREEDOM
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Tracey Sofra is Australia’s leading Financial Advisor specialising in women’s financial confidence. For over 3 decades she has worked with thousands of women across Australia to grow their wealth successfully and sustainably.
info_outlineIt may seem counter-productive to shift a business's focus from sales and marketing towards stress management or strengthening relationships with industry competitors. How about only having the one email address to utilise across the entire company? Or allowing team members to only work within their ‘Zone of Genius’? Aaron Christie-David has challenged the rulebook and he is here to tell us how...
On The Dent Podcast, we interview key people of influence in all walks of life. We delve deep to unearth how these successful people got to where they are, their trials and tribulations, as well as their successes, and what their experiences can teach us all.
Managing Director of Atelier Wealth and Finance Broker Aaron Christie - David sits down with host Glen Carlson to reflect upon and explain the thinking behind some of the pivots in business principles at Atelier Wealth and how the mortgage broking and investment specialist firm has only benefited.
Aaron puts emphasis on lifestyle and creating a workplace that thrives on bringing in more than just cashflow. His high regard for the customer experience helps sustain Atelier Wealths presence in a highly competitive market. The approach has delivered and brought the team a slew of awards and commendations, including being named as one of the top 10 property specialists in Australia for 2019.
Here’s a taste of Aaron and Glen’s conversation -
- Aaron shares how he and the Atelier Wealth team are navigating the current economic instability and knock-on effects of the pandemic
- The differences between building a business just because you can versus building a business that you really care about
- The principles that helped Aaron to pivot his business and seek a better a lifestyle
- The fiercely competitive world of mortgage brokers and how to position yourself in the market
- Aaron shares his story of growth, not only in business but also in life
- The changes that Aaron implemented to identify and attract the right type of clients
- Aarons ‘zone of genius’ approach and how it can improve workplace efficiency
- How not having an email address could save you valuable time and assets in your business
- How winning awards brings client confidence to a brand and positions a business as a point of reference
- Having guiding principles to support how you show up in the world
- How shifting focus from just making money in your business will improve the true value of which your brand has to offer
- Aarons problem solving approach to managing stress within his business
- Aaron reflects on a crucial development phase in his business and the advice he would give himself from knowledge today
Links to connect with Aaron Christie-David -