Unemployed & Afraid
de Kim Kerton
The Business of Reinvention: Why Experimenting is a Superpower
Despre acest podcast
A business podcast for the brave self-employed.
Growing your own business can be one of the most gratifying, wonderful, life-changing experiences around. It’s also scary as hell. This is a weekly podcast for the ones who have made the brave decision to employ themselves anyway.
We're for the full gamut of business experience - from Solopreneurs, Side-hustlers, Micro-business, Small Business, Medium business, Independent, VC backed, Bootstrapped and more - here for the real stories and priceless insights of it all, well beyond the PR headlines.
Join fellow business-builder and side-hustler Kim Kerton as she dives into the realities of starting something from scratch, helping you feel less alone in the lows and reminding you of the highs that make it all worthwhile. Hear real talk and raw feels from people right in the thick of it and feel seen as you listen.
Small business is tough - all business is tough - it will be one of the most intense things you'll ever do but it will also be the most impactful experience you can imagine. So surround yourself with a community of business owners willing to share with you their learnings, from those a few steps ahead, to many business milestones ahead, and even those just behind, and feel supported to build the business of your unique dreams.
This is a podcast built to support you to build your own small business, to tackle the statistics and keep more of us in business for ourselves. To say thanks, you can support this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod
Get in touch at unemployedandafraid.com.au to be part of the show or to become a sponsor (we would love the support!).
Connect on the socials @unemployedandafraid on IG and @unemployedandafraidpod on TikTok
Episoade
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- The Business of Reinvention: Why Experimenting is a Superpower · 32 minWhat if the riskiest move isn’t going all in, but walking away when something no longer fits? This is a very special episode I’m sharing with you today, it’s a conversation I…
- Change is inevitable - this is a big one. · 33 minIs this the right thing for me? Is it time to push, or let go? Is it time for yet another pivot? What happens if I just keep going? There’s a stack of confessions in this episode…
- "To move on, you have to move on," Closing Stump & Co with Tegan Brennan · 52 minStump & Co is a very successful candle business, so why is its owner Tegan closing it down? Spoiler alert: it’s not because of finances. Business is exciting – the brand…
- Change Your Business As Often As You Need To! · 15 minIf you’re thinking about making a change to your business and feeling stuck about it, please stop torturing yourself. You can move / shift / pivot / change anything you want to…
- “Your First Business Isn't Your Forever Business, But Your First Business Teaches You Business,” Kim James Founder of Tangerine Tango · 58 minEver hear business advice that just feels a little out of touch? This is not one of those shows. If you’re in the heavy building phase of your business and want to feel truly…
- Entrepreneurial Time Blindness · 8 minBig plans but time getting away? Sometimes our entrepreneurial passion doesn’t match our time awareness - but maybe there’s a different way to approach it. If you’ve looked at…
- “As Soon As You Start A Business, You Think About It All The Time,” Founder of Nosy HQ Kathryn McGarvey · 41 minThe word “journey” might get a bit overused when speaking about business, but there truly is no better word for it. A business idea is one tiny part of the story. Besides the…
- Can You Build A Business Without Socials? · 16 minIf your relationship with TikTok and Meta is feeling a bit strained, but you’re “on there for your business” - I feel you. Is there a way to build a business and a brand without…
- “What Would Happen If I Backed Myself and Started Something for Me?” Founder of STOKEDNZ, Debs Brockelsby · 45 minWhat does it really mean to just go for it with a business idea? And do it with trust and passion that life is just too precious not to try? If that action was a person, it’s…
- Avoiding The Purpose Trap · 12 minThere’s a lot of traps we work hard to avoid as business owners, but there’s a sneaky one we often miss. It’s the purpose trap - the endless narratives that tell us if we find…
- “A Lot of The Growth in My Business Happened When I Got Out of My Own Way,” Phoebe Netto, Founder of Pure Public Relations · 44 minIt can be the smallest of things that can make or break us, a compounding effect of the experiences where we don’t feel seen, heard, successful or confident – but when we realise…
- “The Business Is a Path to True Self,” Kerryn Moscicki Founder of Radical Yes! · 42 minDeveloping a business is an underrated tool for personal development – you’ll know from going through it – it teaches you so much about yourself and rebuilds you from the inside…
- 3 Things To Say When Asked “How’s Your Business Going?” · 6 minYou know the moment. You’re faced with well meaning friends and family members who casually ask “how’s that little business of yours going, kicking goals?” and you immediately…
- Crushing On Yourself as a Strategy · 10 minIs it time to start putting yourself on that pedestal you currently reserve for those you think are killing it in their business? With so much success being outwardly projected…
- “There's No Such Thing As A Mistake Unless You Repeat It,” Lisa Jones, Founder and CEO of SHE-com · 56 minThere’s a lot we have to work through when building a business but learning to battle down your ego – the one who wants you to stay small or don’t try – is one of the toughest…
- Getting Less Attached To The Outcome · 16 minIf you’re holding on to a specific outcome you want for your business and it’s driving you batty - this episode is for you. We put our heart, minds and all the feels on the line…
- “It Was Me Or No One,” Andrew, Owner of Mennie Brand · 39 minThis conversation feels like an homage to us business owners who get ourselves into so many uncomfortable moments in pursuit of our dreams – and that sometimes you just have to…
- When You’re Not Ready to “Wrap It Up” For The Year · 10 minWhen you’re building your business the end of the year feels different. There’s less festivities to jump into, tough circumstances as delays creep in, and sometimes even an…
- “Stay Curious and Don't Give Up - There's A Whole World Of Possibilities Out There That You Haven't Even Considered Yet,” Marketing Advisor Lisa Greensill · 38 minMost of us tumble our way through business – this truth is a far cry from what we might think it’s supposed to be. But while you might think you need a fully fleshed out idea and…
- What Happens When Business Is Tumbleweed Quiet? · 12 minHave you ever been waiting on an email for your business that could change the game and sent yourself a “test” email just to check they’re working? Welcome to the Opportunity…
