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Master Legal Success with Theo Kapodistrias: Australia Top Lawyer & Founder of Theo Kapodistrias Speaking & Coaching shares expert tips to safeguard your brand, dodge pitfalls & help small businesses grow with confidence. (Episode 658 - Theo Kapodistrias)

Grow A Small Business Podcast

Release Date: 04/17/2025

How Karl Schwantes, Founder of Reputable, Built a Six-Figure Reputation Marketing Business and Scaled His Family Jewelry Brand, Xenox Diamonds, Over 30 Years to Become a Leading Name in Engagement and Wedding Rings. (Episode 662 - Karl Schwantes)

Grow A Small Business Podcast

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews , Founder of and Managing Director of Xenox Diamonds. Karl shares how he built a six-figure reputation marketing business through the power of Google reviews. He also dives into growing Xenox Diamonds over three decades into a leading jewelry brand. Karl reveals key strategies on creating an outstanding client experience and scaling sustainably. Tune in to learn how you can build a million-dollar lead machine without spending a dollar on ads! Other Resources: Why would you wait any longer to start living the...

QFF: Nathan McGrath, Founder of Outside The Square Accounting, Shares How He Left 20 Years in Corporate to Launch His Own Firm, Empowering SMEs with Clarity, Automating Finances and a No-Judgment Approach to Business Advice. (Episode 661 - Nathan McGrath)

Grow A Small Business Podcast

QFF: Quick Fire Friday – Your 20-Minute Growth Powerhouse! Welcome to Quick Fire Friday, the Grow A Small Business podcast series that is designed to deliver simple, focused and actionable insights and key takeaways in less than 20 minutes a week. Every Friday, we bring you business owners and experts who share their top strategies for growing yourself, your team and your small business. Get ready for a dose of inspiration, one action you can implement and quotable quotes that will stick with you long after the episode ends! In this episode of Quick Fire Friday, host...

Margeaux Thomas of Thomas Law: From Kitchen Table to Leading Business Divorce Firm – Discover How She Navigated Partnership Disputes, Achieved 9 Years of Growth to Nine Team Members, and Built a Recognised Practice. (Episode 660 - Margeaux Thomas)

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In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews from , who shared her entrepreneurial journey of growing her law firm specialising in "business divorces". Starting from her kitchen table in 2016 with a single client, her firm has grown to a team of nine members over nine years. Thomas discussed the transition to a niche practice, the demand she experienced, particularly during COVID, and the various aspects of building and scaling her business, including the challenges of hiring and the importance of marketing in a non-recurring service industry. Why would you wait any...

Jason Kramer on Growing Cultivize 30% YoY, Scaling to 6 Staff, Selling His First Biz, Using CRM to Uncover Hidden ROI & Boost Sales, Plus How the 15-Min Lead Response Rule Helped Skyrocket Conversions and Client Trust. (Episode 659 - Jason Kramer)

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In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews from Cultivize discusses his entrepreneurial journey, starting with a graphic design business before founding his current CRM strategy consultancy. He highlights the impressive growth of Cultivize, averaging 15 to 30% annually and expanding his team. Jason shares valuable insights into CRM strategy for nurturing leads and demonstrating marketing ROI, emphasising the importance of understanding your target audience. He also offers advice on key aspects of business growth, including hiring, the significance of work-life...

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From Burnout to Brilliance: Kira Leskew of The Eagle Institute on Growing 5 to 50 Staff, Exiting 5 of 7 Businesses & Teaching CEOs to Crush Stress in Minutes Using Meditation, Intuition & High-Conscious Leadership. (Episode 657 - Kira Leskew)

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In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews from . Kira Leskew shares her impressive journey of owning seven businesses, with five successful exits and three reaching seven figures. A particularly notable achievement was growing one business from five to fifty employees in just two and a half years. Currently, at The Eagle Institute, Kira teaches intuition development for CEOs and meditation techniques to manage stress. She emphasises the importance of discipline, consistency, and developing a strong mindset for business success, drawing lessons from her experiences...

From Bankruptcy to Triumph: Eric Jorgenson’s Journey Reviving Scribe Media, Growing Revenue from $6M to $9M with 25 Staff, Leading Non-Traditional Publishing for Entrepreneurs While Writing Bestsellers and Driving Impact. (Episode 656 - Eric Jorgenson)

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In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews from , who shares his remarkable journey from author to CEO after the company faced bankruptcy. Eric successfully rallied investors to acquire Scribe Media and is now leading its impressive turnaround, projecting growth from $6 million to $9 million. Beyond his leadership at Scribe Media, Eric is also a successful author with over 1.5 million books sold. This conversation delves into his strategies for business revival and leadership insights at Scribe Media. Other Resources: Why would you wait any longer...

QFF: How Julie Holmes, Founder of Smarter HQ, Empowers Small Business Owners to Scale Fast with AI—From Smarter Processes & Personalized Experiences to Her 20-60-20 Framework & Treating AI Like an Intern. (Episode 655 - Julie Holmes)

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Dr. Donna Smith Bellinger of DS Bellinger Consulting on Building a 6-Figure Business, Mastering Sales Without Selling, and Why the ‘Queen of Revenue Generation’ Believes Confidence Is the Ultimate Sales Tool. (Episode 654 - Dr. Donna Smith Bellinger)

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In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews , founder of , specializes in helping business owners and sales teams enhance their sales performance by mastering revenue-generating conversations. She launched the business part-time nine years ago, growing it into a thriving enterprise with a team of five and multiple six-figure revenues. Dr. Bellinger also brings a wealth of entrepreneurial experience, including successfully exiting a tech company. In this discussion, she shares her journey, the challenges she faced as a woman and a person of color, the critical role of...

From Bankruptcy to Beverage Empire: Stefan Di Benedetto on Building SOLBEVI into a Global Brand, Bouncing Back in His 30s, and the Grit, Growth & Bold Moves Behind His Remarkable Comeback and International Expansion. (Episode 653 - Stefan Di Benedetto)

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In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews from . Stefan discussed the phenomenal growth of his limoncello brand, including more than doubling sales and expanding into New Zealand. He shared insights into the challenges of starting solo and the importance of team building. The conversation also touched upon key marketing strategies like "liquid on lips" and the complexities of funding rapid growth in the FMCG industry. Stefan offered valuable lessons learned during his entrepreneurial journey. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed...

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QFF: Quick Fire Friday – Your 20-Minute Growth Powerhouse!

Welcome to Quick Fire Friday, the Grow A Small Business podcast series that is designed to deliver simple, focused and actionable insights and key takeaways in less than 20 minutes a week.

Every Friday, we bring you business owners and experts who share their top strategies for growing yourself, your team and your small business. Get ready for a dose of inspiration, one action you can implement and quotable quotes that will stick with you long after the episode ends!

In this episode of Quick Fire Friday, host Amanda Jones interviews Theo Kapodistrias, from Theo Kapodistrias Speaking & Coaching, an experienced in-house lawyer, speaker, and author. Theo discusses several sneaky legal landmines that small to medium-sized businesses often overlook, such as automatic software renewals, potential breaches of Competition and Consumer Law through misleading product claims, and HR issues related to employment law. He emphasises the importance of establishing good operational processes for managing legal matters and maintaining a central repository for all business contracts and documentation. Furthermore, Theo highlights the value of having clear and easy-to-understand contracts to streamline negotiations and improve productivity.

P.s The information shared in this episode is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. For guidance specific to your circumstances, please consult a qualified legal professional.

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Key Takeaways for Small Business Owners:

Watch for Sneaky Legal Landmines in Contracts: Many small businesses sign software agreements with hidden clauses like automatic renewals and early termination penalties. Always review the fine print or get legal help before signing anything.

Clear and Simple Contracts Save Time and Money: Theo emphasizes using easy-to-understand legal documents. Avoid overly complex language—clear contracts reduce negotiation time and accelerate sales, directly boosting revenue.

Protect Customer Privacy – It’s Not Optional: Transparency in how you collect, use, and store personal information is crucial. Be explicit in your privacy policy, get proper consent (especially for images), and prepare for upcoming changes in Australia's Privacy Act that will likely affect smaller businesses too.

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Legal Doesn’t Have to Be a Handbrake on Innovation: Legal advice is best brought in before launching new products or campaigns. It helps avoid IP issues (like trademark infringements), ensures compliance, and supports sustainable growth—especially important for tech or creative businesses.

Create a Legal Safety Net Without Feeling Restricted: Even without an in-house lawyer, businesses can benefit from periodic legal audits. Focus areas should include intellectual property, consumer law, insurance, contracts, and property leases. Prevention saves time, money, and stress later.

Centralize and Organize All Your Contracts: Theo’s top actionable tip: gather all contracts into one secure, central location. This makes renewals, compliance checks, and future reviews easier, and helps avoid costly surprises.

One action small business owners can take:

The One key action that Theo Kapodistrias advises small business owners to take immediately is to find all the contracts that their business has signed up to and put them in one place. He emphasises the importance of keeping these records tight, secure, and knowing where they are so they can be checked to prevent things from going wrong or being missed. Having a central repository of contracts can also be a great document to refer to and can support the business if needed. Amanda Jones, the host, also acknowledges the wisdom of this advice, noting her own scattered digital files .

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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest:

Be aware of the sneaky things in software contracts, like automatic renewals – Theo Kapodistrias

Easy to understand, clear and fair documents are going to be a complete game changer – Theo Kapodistrias

Transparency is a really big principle for privacy, clearly articulating data collection and use – Theo Kapodistrias

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