Hiring A-Players for Your Small Business with Paul Claessen
Release Date: 02/26/2025
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What happens when a nurse sees a growing problem and a marketer sees an opportunity? In this episode of the District 32 Business Insight Show, Michael Worthington speaks with Kasey Bryden, co-founder of Sunbella, about the journey from a handmade sun parasol created in Perth to a nationally recognised sun protection brand for women. Kasey shares how a simple idea born from her mum’s experience as a nurse evolved into a thriving business helping women stay stylish while protecting their skin. From local markets and maternity leave side hustles to a royal endorsement from the Duchess of...
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How AI Can Save You Hours Every Week in Business | Christopher Murphy
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What if the tasks taking you hours could be done in minutes? In this episode of the D32 Business Insights Show, Michael Worthington chats with Christopher Murphy from C-Solutions about the real-world impact of AI on modern business. From marketing and systems to sales, profitability and productivity, Christopher explains how business owners can use tools like ChatGPT to reclaim time, improve efficiency, and work smarter — not harder. No jargon. No hype. Just practical strategies to help business owners stay ahead in an AI-driven world.
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From Bullied to Building Resilience: Turning Pain Into Purpose | Adam Przylula
D32 Small Business Podcast
What happens when childhood bullying, anxiety, and emotional trauma become the catalyst for building a movement that changes lives? In this powerful conversation, Adam Przylula shares his deeply personal story — from being severely bullied throughout high school and struggling with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, to founding a resilience organisation that has now impacted almost one million young people. As founder of Armed For Life, Adam opens up about the experiences that shaped him, the turning points that helped him rebuild, and why resilience is one of the most...
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Leadership, Trust & Accountability: The Hard Conversations That Build Great Teams | Mark Pope
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Leadership is not just about trust, loyalty, and being liked, it’s also about accountability, clarity, and having the difficult conversations most leaders avoid. In this episode, leadership consultant Mark Pope joins host Michael Worthington to unpack the realities of authentic and pragmatic leadership. Mark shares lessons from building teams across healthcare and national consulting businesses, revealing why many leaders struggle with accountability and how avoiding difficult conversations quietly damages team performance. You’ll discover Mark’s practical PTA framework for...
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Scaling Through Acquisition: Lessons from Xceed Real Estate | Jonathan Marlowe
D32 Small Business Podcast
Jonathan Marlowe, co-founder of Xceed Real Estate, shares the realities of scaling a business through acquisitions, building culture, and evolving from a high-performing salesperson into a true business leader. In this conversation, Jonathan unpacks how Xceed transformed struggling businesses into profitable operations through systems, restructuring, and strategic integration. He discusses the importance of culture during acquisitions, why many great salespeople struggle as business owners, and the mindset required to keep growing through uncertainty. From learning to park the ego and partner...
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From Solar-Powered Radios to Global Expansion: Dean Keating on Sales, Resilience & The Power of Connection
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What do solar-powered radios in rainy Scotland and scaling a global business network have in common? In this episode of the D32 Business Network Podcast, Michael Worthington of 101 Media sits down with Dean Keating, co-founder of D32 Business Network, to unpack the journey from door-to-door sales in Glasgow to building one of Australia’s most dynamic growth-focused business communities. Dean shares: ✔ How knocking on 180 doors a day built unstoppable resilience ✔ Why most business owners struggle with sales systems (even successful ones) ✔ The truth about tech vs human connection in...
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Leverage AI NOW
D32 Small Business Podcast
In this powerful episode, Lorraine from the D32 Business Network sits down with Charles Dean of Blockstars Technology to unpack how AI is reshaping business, marketing, and everyday life. From global investments in artificial intelligence to real-life use cases like video AI, this conversation is packed with valuable insights you don’t want to miss. Charles shares real examples of AI advancements, including a dramatic leap in AI-generated video capabilities in just one year. Whether you're a business owner, tech enthusiast, or curious about the future of AI, this chat is for you! 👉 Want...
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AI Hallucinations & Legal Ramifications
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Join Lorraine as she dives deep into the legal implications of artificial intelligence with Juan Perez, Director of Quest Legal. In this powerful conversation, Juan unpacks the top 5 legal risks of AI, discusses examples from the recent Black Swan Summit, and shares practical advice for businesses embracing AI. Whether you're a business owner, tech user, or legal professional—this episode is a must-watch to stay ahead of AI regulations and protect your interests. 🔑 Key Takeaways: ✅ Why legal institutions aren't ready for AI—yet ✅ Can your AI agent sign contracts after you're gone?...
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Want AI? Start with Automation!
D32 Small Business Podcast
In this exciting episode, Lorraine sits down once again with Kosala Aravinda from Blockstars Technology to dive deep into automation, AI innovations, and the future of business processes. 🌟 Kosy shares powerful insights on where entrepreneurs should focus automation efforts, how to avoid overwhelm, and why being strategic with technology adoption is the real game changer. If you're a business owner looking for your next edge or curious about the practical future of AI in business, this conversation is a must-watch! 👉 Want to get in touch with Kosy or the Blockstars team to...
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Health, Stress, Microbiome and Chronic Disease - Liza Ranelli
D32 Small Business Podcast
In this episode, Lorraine connects with Liza Ranelli from XLR8 Your Health for an insightful discussion on how business stress can impact health. Liza shares her expertise in functional medicine, addressing common concerns like gut issues, weight management, and chronic disease. If you're a business owner juggling success and well-being, this conversation is packed with valuable insights! ✅ Key Takeaways: 💡 Functional medicine focuses on identifying root causes of health imbalances. 💡 Business stress often manifests in physical symptoms—addressing them early is key. 💡 Proactive...
info_outline📢 Struggling to find top talent for your small business? Join Lorraine Garvie from D32 Business Network as she sits down with Paul Claessen to discuss how small business owners can attract, hire, and retain A-players in today's competitive market.
🔹 What makes an A-player in business?
🔹 How can small businesses compete with big corporations in hiring?
🔹 Essential strategies for building a high-performance team
🚀 Whether you're a startup founder or an established business owner, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you level up your hiring process and grow a thriving team!
👥 Connect with Paul Claessen:
🌐 Website: https://www.paulclaessen.com.au/
📧 Email: paul@paulclaessen.com.au
📷 Instagram: / paul_claessen_consulting
📘 Facebook: https://www.paulclaessen.com.au/
🔗 LinkedIn: / pclaessen
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