In this episode of The 7% Club Podcast, Jenny Stilwell speaks with Janine Sudbury, a former broadcast journalist for BBC and National Radio. Janine has transitioned from a career in media and politics to creating one of the most unique leadership training centers in New Zealand. She developed Impact Leadership, a groundbreaking program that uses horses to teach leadership skills in a highly experiential and transformative way.

In this episode of the 7% Club podcast, host Jenny Stilwell interviews Nicola Taylor, a pioneering tax tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Tax Traders and Taxi. Nicola shares her journey from a challenging start, including selling her home and bootstrapping her business while raising three young children, to building a thriving company focused on equity in the tax system and creating an innovative, inclusive work culture. Nicola discusses the importance of core beliefs in sustaining a startup, the concept of tax pooling, and how she and her team have made complex tax benefits accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The conversation also delves into the unique management structure at Tax Traders, where shared leadership and employee autonomy play key roles in maintaining a strong, mission-driven culture as the company grows. Nicola's insights provide valuable lessons on leadership, business ethics, and the power of creating a supportive workplace environment to make a big difference in the world.

Connect with Nicola:

Website: https://www.gotaxi.co.nz/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-raffills-taylor/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotaxinz/


Let’s connect:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennystilwell/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennystilwellAustralia/

Website: https://jennystilwell.com.au/

Email: jenny@jennystilwell.com.au


Free copy of The 7% Club book

If you would like a free copy of The 7% Club book or access to an audio version of the book, click on these links:

Paperback book: https://jennystilwell.com.au/the-7-percent-club/free-copy-offer/

Audio version: https://jennystilwell.com.au/the-7-club-audiobook/

In this episode of the 7% Club podcast, Jenny Stilwell sits down with Heather Porter, a seasoned digital marketing expert and founder of Website Love. Heather shares her journey from working with Tony Robbins to establishing her own agency, building over 600 websites that have significantly boosted lead conversions. She discusses the importance of having a solid offer, the customer journey, and practical strategies for effective digital marketing. Heather also talks about maintaining a balanced life amidst a busy schedule, emphasizing the importance of health and structured time management. Tune in for valuable insights on upscaling your business and staying in the flow.

Connect with Heather:

Website: https://websitelove.com.au/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/websitelove

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/website_love/

Let’s connect:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennystilwell/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennystilwellAustralia/

Website: https://jennystilwell.com.au/

Email: jenny@jennystilwell.com.au

Free copy of The 7% Club book

If you would like a free copy of The 7% Club book or access to an audio version of the book, click on these links:

Paperback book: https://jennystilwell.com.au/the-7-percent-club/free-copy-offer/

Audio version: https://jennystilwell.com.au/the-7-club-audiobook/

In this episode, host Jenny Stilwell sits down with Mike Williams, CEO of Exit Value Advisers. With over 20 years of experience in SME business valuation and exit strategy development, Mike has valued more than 500 businesses and assisted many in crafting successful exit strategies and succession plans. He delves into the intricacies of business valuation, explaining key concepts in plain English to help business owners understand and maximize their business's value. Mike shares insights on the importance of growth, leveraging technology, and the critical factors that contribute to high business valuation.

What You'll Learn:

• Understanding Business Valuation
• Importance of Multiples
• Impact of Size and Profitability
• Leveraging Technology
• Exit Strategies
• Growth Strategies for Increasing Value
• Importance of Succession Planning

About Mike:

Mike is a specialist in SME business valuation and exit strategy development, having advised privately-held businesses for more than 20 years. He has valued more than 500 businesses over this period and assisted in many exit strategies and succession plans for business owners wanting to unlock the hidden value they need for the next phase of their lives.

His focus is to clearly break down and explain the concepts that determine the value of a business so that the business owner has a plain-English understanding of how it can be increased. He helps business owners defend, grow or cash in their business value through in-depth analysis communicated clearly with innovative exit strategies.

Mike is the CEO of Exit Value Advisers Pty Ltd, and a past and present director of a diverse range of small businesses. He has the knowledge, skills and experience to advise any business owner when it comes to business valuation, business development, exit strategies and succession plans.

His background has given him a diversity that can be applied to almost any business with:

• Formal training in science, mathematics, computing and business.
• Specific corporate finance training and MBA.
• More than 10 years management experience in the manufacturing and process industries, and more than 20 years consulting experience.

LINKS:

http://www.exitvalue.com.au/

In this episode of the 7 Percent Club podcast, host Jenny Stilwell sits down with Paul Seagar, a seasoned chartered accountant with over 25 years of experience in various industries. Paul shares his extensive background, including his work during the global financial crisis and his role in turning around a scaffold company in Auckland. The discussion emphasizes the importance of dashboards for business efficiency, analyzing data, enhancing financial literacy, and the real-life impact of data-driven decision-making. Paul also explains Rally's approach to helping businesses unlock valuable insights from their existing data sources. Jenny and Paul explore how proper data management can improve decision-making, efficiency, and profitability.

Episode Highlights:

• A Journey Through Finance and Business Innovation
• The Scaffold Company Turnaround: A Case Study in Business Efficiency
• Unlocking Business Potential with Dashboards
• The Power of Data: Transforming Business Insights
• Engaging with Rally: The Process of Uncovering Business Insights
• The Impact of Effective Dashboards in Business
• How to Connect with Rally for Business Insights

About Paul:

Paul Seagar is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience, who excels in uncovering powerful business insights and opportunities. His varied career includes roles at major banks and investment managers in London during the Global Financial Crisis, and the successful turnaround of a scaffold company in Auckland. He is also the founder of a Virtual CFO business and a Data and Analytics company.

Where others see mere numbers, Paul sees potential. Far from being a 'traditional accountant', his commercial acumen enables him to look beyond the figures to enhance efficiencies, boost productivity, and manage costs. He is particularly meticulous about leveraging the data that businesses often overlook.

Paul’s expertise extends to re-engineering processes and entire operating models, capital raising, stakeholder management, and the development of live, interactive dashboards. He is skilled in business planning, as well as cash flow management and forecasting, always with an eye on strategic growth.

• LinkedIn: (1) Paul Seagar | LinkedIn
• Rally's Website (Data & Analytics Company): Data advisory for business growth | Rally - All will be revealed (rallythedata.com)
• 5th Green's Website (Virtual CFO Company): Business Mentor | Virtual CFO | Business Partner and Coach | 5th Green

Let’s connect:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennystilwell/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennystilwellAustralia/
Website: https://jennystilwell.com.au/
Email: jenny@jennystilwell.com.au

Join me at The 7% Club Retreat in stunning Queenstown
Would you like to be part of my retreat in stunning Queenstown in July, to unwind, have some truly memorable experiences, and have the time to think about expansion and practical strategies to create a better business and a better life?
Go to https://jennystilwell.com.au/queenstown/ to discover how valuable this would be for you and your business…

Free copy of The 7% Club book
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In this episode, Jenny discusses the importance of addressing the 'capability gap' in small businesses. This gap refers to the difference in experience and capability between the owner and their team, which can hinder growth. Stilwell explores the fears and challenges owners face when considering hiring more experienced staff. She emphasizes the need to take a leap of faith by employing the right people, mapping core processes, and identifying tasks that require experienced personnel. This approach aims to facilitate expansion, ease the owner's workload, and build a more capable team.

Episode Highlights:

• Identifying the Capability Gap in Your Business
• The Impact of the Capability Gap and Fear Factors
• Strategies to Close the Capability Gap
• Join the 7 Percent Club Retreat

Let’s connect:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennystilwell/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennystilwellAustralia/
Website: https://jennystilwell.com.au/
Email: jenny@jennystilwell.com.au

Join me at The 7% Club Retreat in stunning Queenstown
Would you like to be part of my retreat in stunning Queenstown in July, to unwind, have some truly memorable experiences, and have the time to think about expansion and practical strategies to create a better business and a better life?
Go to https://jennystilwell.com.au/queenstown/ to discover how valuable this would be for you and your business…

Free copy of The 7% Club book
If you would like a free copy of The 7% Club book or access to an audio version of the book, click on these links:
Paperback book: https://jennystilwell.com.au/the-7-percent-club/free-copy-offer/
Audio version: https://jennystilwell.com.au/the-7-club-audiobook/

In this episode, Jenny Stilwell interviews Dr. Lucy Burns, co-founder of Real Life Medicine, discussing the journey to sustainable health and weight loss through a real food lifestyle. Dr. Lucy shares her personal story of overcoming obesity, fatty liver, and prediabetes by adopting a real food approach. Together with Dr. Mary Barson, they offer holistic health and weight programs online, helping women reclaim their health with practical strategies.

They explore the evolution of their business from clinic consultations to online programs, fueled by a commitment to authenticity and community engagement. Discover valuable insights on navigating business growth, refining marketing strategies, and staying true to the mission of delivering tangible results for their audience. Tune in for practical advice and inspiration on building a thriving business rooted in genuine connection and continuous adaptation.

What You'll Learn:

• Sustainable health and weight loss through a real food lifestyle
• Overcoming obesity, fatty liver, and prediabetes
• Challenges and learnings from growing an online business
• Importance of a resonant value proposition
• Leveraging podcasts for marketing

LINKS:

https://www.rlmedicine.com/

Let’s connect:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennystilwell/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennystilwellAustralia/
Website: https://jennystilwell.com.au/
Email: jenny@jennystilwell.com.au

Join me at The 7% Club Retreat in stunning Queenstown
Would you like to be part of my retreat in stunning Queenstown in July, to unwind, have some truly memorable experiences, and have the time to think about expansion and practical strategies to create a better business and a better life?
Go to https://jennystilwell.com.au/queenstown/ to discover how valuable this would be for you and your business…

Free copy of The 7% Club book
If you would like a free copy of The 7% Club book or access to an audio version of the book, click on these links:
Paperback book: https://jennystilwell.com.au/the-7-percent-club/free-copy-offer/
Audio version: https://jennystilwell.com.au/the-7-club-audiobook/

In this episode, Jenny Stilwell sits down with Tom Ricca-McCarthy, CEO and founder of GetLucidity, to discuss effective strategy execution. Tom shares insights from his tech background and explains how his passion for strategy led him to create GetLucidity. They explore the importance of continuous strategic planning and companies' common challenges in this process. Tom stresses the need for simplicity in strategy development, advocating for clear communication and proactive team engagement. He highlights the significance of accountability, prioritization, and regular communication in successful strategy implementation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Importance of simplicity in strategy development
• Challenges in implementing strategy and achieving organizational goals
• Clear communication as a key factor in strategy execution
• Strategies for engaging teams proactively in the planning process
• Benefits of using the GetLucidity software platform for strategy creation and tracking

About Tom:

Tom is an experienced CEO with a successful track record of building and leading teams in growth and turnarounds in both corporates and SMEs. He has achieved recognition in The Times SME Fastrack for International Growth and 4 years in the Times Top 100 SMEs and achieved Investor in People Silver & Gold. He is a non- executive at a number of businesses and a Mentor at a growth fund advising early-stage technology businesses in the social, health and environmental sectors. He is also a published author with Oxford University Press. He currently leads Get Lucidity which is a software platform used by organizations to build and execute their strategy more effectively.

https://getlucidity.com/

Let’s connect:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennystilwell/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennystilwellAustralia/
Website: https://jennystilwell.com.au/
Email: jenny@jennystilwell.com.au

Join me at The 7% Club Retreat in stunning Queenstown
Would you like to be part of my retreat in stunning Queenstown in July, to unwind, have some truly memorable experiences, and have the time to think about expansion and practical strategies to create a better business and a better life?
Go to https://jennystilwell.com.au/queenstown/ to discover how valuable this would be for you and your business…

Free copy of The 7% Club book
If you would like a free copy of The 7% Club book or access to an audio version of the book, click on these links:
Paperback book: https://jennystilwell.com.au/the-7-percent-club/free-copy-offer/
Audio version: https://jennystilwell.com.au/the-7-club-audiobook/