Episode 23. Most small business owners start out as doers, not leaders. But as your business grows, staying stuck in the day-to-day will hold you back. In this episode of My Business Guide,
Lachlan Nicolson unpacks the Leader First mindset — the shift from owner-operator to owner-leader. If you want your business to grow without trapping you, this mindset is the turning point.
Read more here: https://www.leaderguide.com.au/insights/adopting-a-leader-first-mindset
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Ep 22. Most business owners hate selling because it feels pushy, awkward, or fake. But what if the problem isn’t sales itself — it’s the way we’ve been taught to do it?
In this episode of My Business Guide, Lachy Nicolson breaks down consultative selling — an approach that replaces pressure with curiosity. You’ll learn:
Why consultative selling works better in today’s noisy market
The 5 simple steps you can follow in every sales conversation
How to sell without “selling” — and win better clients in the process
If sales has ever made you feel uncomfortable, this episode will show you how to turn conversations into genuine connections — and help people buy for all the right reasons.
Read about consultative selling
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Ep 21. What if your business expenses could buy you luxury travel, without the big price tag? ✈️
Lachlan speaks to Steve Hui, better known as The Points Whisperer, to unpack the smart workings of The Flights Club - a membership helping business owners fly Business Class using points earned from their everyday spending.
But this isn’t just a conversation about flights... It’s about how to see hidden value in your everyday business decisions.
Lachy and Steve discuss points hacking, business alchemy, and how to turn operational costs into real lifestyle upgrades.
If you like the idea of getting more from what you’re already doing, this episode is for you.
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Ep 20. Coach Lachy discusses why taking a break is good for you - and your business.
Book: Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Ep 19. Lachy shares a simple leadership technique to find the root cause of problems in your business - so that you can focus on solutions that make lasting change!
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Ep 18. Lachy chats to Tom Daniels, co-founder of OneLink Holdings, about how Australian businesses can source and custom manufacture products in China.
Australia imported over $70 billion dollars worth of products from China in 2023. Electronics, machinery, cars - you name it. China's massive manufacturing base and heavy investments in R&D has elevated the country to a world leader in advanced manufacturing technologies, and at large-scale with competitive prices.
China isn't alone, other countries in Asia like Vietnam have developed their manufacturing ecosystem. All this presents an opportunity for Australian businesses who want to source or custom manufacture high-quality products, efficiently, and be cost effective.
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Ep 17. Lachy chats to Josh Phillips from ClearAI.com.au about the current state of Artificial Intelligence, and how businesses can use AI right now to unlock more productivity and efficiency.
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Ep 16. Today we're talking about why being the cheapest is the worst business strategy and how you can avoid it.
Check out Andrew Griffiths book: Someone has to be the most expensive - why not make it you?
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Ep 15. Lachlan shares his tips on what to include in your business plan and how to create a business plan that you can action right away.
More Insights: https://www.leaderguide.com.au/insights/what-to-include-in-a-business-plan
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode we share fresh ideas, practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your business - and in your life.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Ep 14. Lachlan shares 5 strategies to get more customer reviews and use them to create a buzz.
If everyone's competing on price - what if you made raving reviews your competitive advantage?
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode you'll get fresh ideas and clear steps you can take to grow your business and succeed.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Ep 13. Lachlan asks James Bartrop from ShadowSafe.com.au how businesses can protect their team, their data and their reputation from cyber attacks. A MUST listen for every business owner!
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode you'll get fresh ideas and clear steps you can take to grow your business and succeed.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Why fly Economy when you COULD be flying Business at a similar price?
Ep 12. Lachy talks to Steve Hui (The Points Whisperer). Steve is the Founder and CEO of iFLYflat.com.au - Australia's leading rewards travel agency. Steve shares how business owners are uniquely positioned to earn lots of points (through paying business expenses) and use those points strategically to fly Business Class ultra cheap.
Learn more about Steve at www.iflyflat.com.au
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode you'll get fresh ideas and clear steps you can take to grow your business and succeed.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Ep 11. What do all great leaders have in common? They have a bias towards action! Today, we discuss the 3 things holding you back from actioning your big goals.
Take our Free Business Assessment: https://leaderguide.com.au/business-assessment
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode you'll get fresh ideas and clear steps you can take to grow your business and succeed.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Ep 10. From the best-selling book Good To Great (Jim Collins), Lachy unpacks the Hedgehog Concept 🦔 and how you can use it to become the best at your core business.
📕 Learn more about the Good to Great concepts.
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode you'll get fresh ideas and clear steps you can take to grow your business and succeed.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Welcome to Season 2 of My Business Guide!
Today, Lachlan walks you through our 30-Day Launch Plan.
Learn more at www.leaderguide.com.au/launch
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode you'll get fresh ideas and clear steps you can take to grow your business and succeed.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
In this final episode of Season 1 of My Business Guide, I wanted to share a few of my own mistakes and failures in business over the recent years.
Mistakes are part of life. If you've made some, welcome to the club.
We don't like to talk about failure, but nevertheless it's important to learn from our mistakes and allow them to transform us into better, more humble (self-aware) leaders.
I hope you enjoy this episode and the first season! We'll be back next year with more episodes.
Offload Book: www.offloadbook.com.au
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode you'll get fresh ideas and clear steps you can take to grow your business and succeed.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Lachlan walks you through a 6-step plan from his new book OFFLOAD - How To Grow Your Business Without The Burnout.
Get the book: www.offloadbook.com.au
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode you'll get fresh ideas and clear steps you can take to grow your business and succeed.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Harvard Business School found that the most successful CEO's are ruthless about not allowing email to distract them. Can we do the same?
There are 5 rules for communicating effectively with email - two of them are used by the US Military!
If you've ever felt overwhelmed or distracted by emails, this episode is for you.
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode you'll get fresh ideas and clear steps you can take to grow your business and succeed.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Ep 5. 7 out of 10 employees feel their time is being squandered in meetings, and 45% of meetings serve no purpose at all! (Research by TeamStage). In this episode, Lachlan shares 5 steps to running effective meetings.
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode you'll get fresh ideas and clear steps you can take to grow your business and succeed.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
Ep 4. Ready to find your sweet spot and stand out from the crowd? Lachlan talks to Todd Howard from GrowANicheBusiness.com about how to discover and find your niche in business.
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My Business Guide is presented by LeaderGuide.com.au - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane 🇦🇺
If you own or run a business, this podcast is for you. We believe that small business should be simple and enjoyable. Each episode you'll get fresh ideas and clear steps you can take to grow your business and succeed.
Hosted by Lachlan Nicolson.
