Robert Gerrish Associates HUB, Customs House, Level 3, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Author, podcaster, small business speaker and support for those looking to stay energised and upbeat in their work.
Robert Gerrish is the founder of Flying Solo and helps soloists stay engaged with their work. He’s a regular writer and podcast host for Flying Solo and pops up at conferences and events as a presenter and facilitator.
He's currently researching a new book addressing how to stay upbeat and on-track and is busy interviewing entrepreneurs, creatives and trailblazers to discover their secrets.
Learn more of his work at robertgerrish.com and stay in touch by subscribing to his newsletter, tuning into his Rekindle podcast or exploring his services.
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"The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time" - Bertrand Russell
Starting
In this new, slightly weird, new world of work I'm starting side hustles like hipsters start scooters. I've long been a fan of the 'portfolio business' - that is a number of creative pursuits all providing a trickle of revenue that (hopefully) combine to give a viable income - and right now I'm in full create mode.
Productivity
Paul has worked in the area of leadership development for a few decades and puts great emphasis on personal connection. I was interested to hear how he’s handling this dramatic change and I knew I’d learn something new from him. I always do.
Productivity
Lisa founded Collective Hub, has written numerous bestsellers, is a well known serial-entrepreneur and as you’ll hear is motivated and high energy. It came as no surprise to learn that she’s active, busy and focused in these challenging times.
Productivity
In this episode of this COVID-19 series, I catch up with Australia’s most prolific small business author to see how he’s doing. Never a man to stand still for too long, I’m pleasantly surprised to hear him talk of ‘slowing down’ and I think that’s a shift that may be here to stay.
Wellbeing
Always open and forthright, Kate isn’t finding this period any more plain sailing than the rest of us, but behind the discomfort new ideas are emerging.
Productivity
In his role as CEO of COSBOA, Peter has been fighting the small business corner for years. A consistent voice on TV and Radio, he never shies away from a battle. So how is he personally combatting COVID-19? I can tell you there are a few things he doesn’t miss.
Productivity
Continuing this special COVID-19 series, I talk with Tim Reid, host of the hugely popular Small Business Big Marketing show. As always, Tim is candid, entertaining and generous.
Money
To unearth some tips and tricks and check-in on old mates, Flying Solo founder, Robert Gerrish is using his Rekindle podcast to chat with entrepreneurs and leaders to see how they’re faring in these unusual times. As you’ll hear, he uncovers some surprises when it comes to staying on-track.
Starting
By stepping back from the online world and reacquainting with long ignored creative interests, I accidentally found a new side hustle. That wasn’t the plan.
Marketing
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, Robert Gerrish speaks with Fred Schebesta, co-founder of Finder.com, about the scarcity versus abundance mindset.
Marketing
Try as hard as you may to run a smooth, efficient little ship, sometimes the planets don’t align. It’s how we handle these occasional wrinkles that’s important.
Productivity
A good few years ago, on a Friday afternoon, I made the mistake of setting off to a meeting with a prospective client and it got ugly.
Productivity
So there I was at a conference. I’d just presented the opening keynote and was feeling extremely self-important and successful. The feeling didn’t last.
Marketing
In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast leadership coach Steve Herzberg tells Robert when we're in sales, our main job is to identify the problem our client is facing and how can we help them address it.
Wellbeing
With incessant talk of the side hustle and a nagging fear that we have to make money out of everything, where does a hobby fit in? Somewhere I hope.
Marketing
In this show, we catch up with Glen Carlson from KPI and Dent Global. Glen loves his acronyms and after updating us on what's new in his world he shares the meaning of L.A.P.S. As you'll hear, it's pretty nifty.
Marketing
Robert Gerrish chats to Sonya Keenan from OMG as they try and navigate increasingly complicated social media platforms.
Marketing
Challenging people are everywhere in life. But how do you handle it when you're doing business together? Robert Gerrish investigates in this episode of The Flying Solo Podcast.
Money
After a few decades of ensuring I regularly nudged up my fees, I’ve just chopped them in half. And no this isn’t a lead generation tactic. It’s more complicated than that.
Wellbeing
Pauline Nguyen talks us through her confronting childhood and explains how it informs her unique perspective on the world of business. She's established the most awarded Vietnamese restaurant in the world and today works as a spiritual entrepreneur.
Productivity
In this podcast, Dr Mark Glazebrook helps us develop the innovator mindset and shares some steps to bring it into our everyday work. As he suggests, innovation often comes down to focus and a series of small actions.
Productivity
Dance school entrepreneur, Stacey Morgan is mildly obsessed with entering business awards. In this podcast, she explains how it benefits her business and helps her continually improve what she does and how she does it.
Starting
How an online fashion course aims to stop things unravelling
Wellbeing
Leanne Faulkner knows that being aware of your personal 'red flags' - those signs you're not tracking so well - and knowing what action to take is key to maintaining a robust mental health. In this podcast, she shares a stack of resources to help us stay well.
Marketing
Jacqui Pretty helps turn people into authors and she reckons that with the right approach most of us can do a damn fine job. In this podcast she walks us through the process and details how long it will take and what it will cost.
Wellbeing
Change is seldom easy, can be very painful and is often inescapable. But what do we do when we simply have to embrace behavioural change? Leadership coach, Craig O'Brien has a solution that he's tried and tested and he's very happy to share.
Wellbeing
Of all the new ways to work happily and productively, little has resonated more with me than the concept of doing less. Join me in the lovely land of lazy.
Wellbeing
Tammy Tansley helps people communicate and interact effectively in the world of work. In this podcast, we look at some strategies to handle those tricky business relationships that come up now and then.
Money
If you need more revenue, one option surely worthy of consideration is to nudge up your prices. And I reckon a great time to do that is right now. So come on, let’s do this!
Marketing
Emily Osmond started out studying politics and jumped at an opportunity to get involved in broadcast news, thinking this exposure may just help. It did, but led her in an entirely new direction. Today Emily helps independent professionals get the attention of audiences, particularly through the clever use of Instagram.
Marketing
A panel discussion from 2018's Flying Solo Live, featuring Katie Jeanes, Jeremy Hunt and Dave Chaffey. Whether you’re selling products online, growing a service business, or just starting out, you'll learn tips covering ecommerce, social media, global growth and more.
Productivity
Kate Christie is on a mission to change how we think about time. She's built her entire business around the topic and in this podcast she shares her approach and some clear pointers to shift our thinking.
Productivity
From 2018's Flying Solo Live, David Koch talks with Holly Ransom from Emergent. Holly has interviewed Barack Obama, delivered a Peace Charter to the Dalai Lama, and Richard Branson calls her a dream dinner guest. In conversation with David Koch, she shares insights on business success in changing times.
Marketing
Allan Dib is the author of ‘The 1 Page Marketing Plan’ a delightfully clear and concise book that simplifies marketing for anyone unsure of the next step to take. Allan has built and exited a number of companies, has been on the ‘BRW Fast 100’ list, but truly gets the motivations of small, one-person businesses.
Marketing
Another panel discussion from Melbourne’s Flying Solo Live event, with Pippa Buxton from Little Earth Nest, Fashion Equipped’s Elizabeth Formosa and Brad Krauskopf from Hub Australia. Our panelists discuss finding your niche, growing your audience and share these actions and more have helped business growth.
Wellbeing
Starting out as a profiler with the Australian Police Force, Jemimah Ashleigh switched to become a comedian and business woman. She’s been nominated as a ‘woman to watch’ by My Entrepreneur Magazine and today lives a full, productive life. Self-care is high on her agenda and in this interview she explains her strategies.
Wellbeing
This show is a panel discussion from the recent Flying Solo Live event in Melbourne, featuring Sarah Prescott from Thankyou, Jo Burston from Inspiring Rare Birds and Tom Griffith from Emma & Tom’s. Hear how three entrepreneurs design and run their businesses.
Productivity
As the year draws to a close it’s only natural that we begin to reflect on what was and think about what could be. So come on, pull up a chair and let’s have a chat.
Marketing
In this interview, we hear how Ash Roy got into podcasting and how it works well for his business. If you’re contemplating new strategies and actions for the year ahead, his experiences and tips will help.
Productivity
This show is a recording of Kate Christie's recent presentation at Melbourne's Flying Solo Live. In it she shares some tried and tested strategies to dramatically improve your approach to time. The live audience loved her concepts and you will too.
Marketing
Heather Smith is best known for her work in the field of cloud accounting and is continually surprised by the number of people missing out when it comes to generating business leads and opportunities. Typically, she has a fix.
Starting
This show was recorded at our recent Flying Solo Live event in Melbourne and is the story of Aromababy's birth, growth and success. Catherine shares her challenges, her wins and the lessons she's learned in an entrepreneurial journey that's run for over 20 years.
Starting
When Olympic swimming champion, Michael Klim saw his days in the pool coming to an end, he changed lanes to business. It was his poolside experience that revealed the opportunity.
Productivity
I love the pursuit of the new and maybe much like you, am attracted by bright, shiny objects. Far from running out of ideas, I’m running out of space.
Money
Ingrid Thompson helps health practitioners turn their passion into viable, long lasting businesses. While the tips she shares are relevant to all independents, they’re must-dos to those she calls the ‘movement professionals’.
Wellbeing
Catherine Bell is a firm believer in the value of bringing our feelings and natural character strengths to the fore in our work. Once we do we can achieve more and with an added energy and resilience. And she has a stack of research to back up her ideas.
Starting
Corporate work colleagues, Emily Traill and Jacquie Craus realised they would only get the lifestyle they sought by starting their own business. ‘Maid My Day’ is a wonderful success and when you hear how they approached things, you’ll realise how they’ve done it. This ‘Home Truths’ series is brought to you by NSW Small Business Month and the NSW Government.
Starting
Vanessa Emilio had a clear vision for her law practice and 12 years on it’s working well. She’s growing fast and has a mobile, agile business that attracts precisely the clients she wants. This ‘Home Truths’ series is brought to you by NSW Small Business Month and the NSW Government.
Starting
Matt White left his corporate job to follow his self employment dream and help others enjoy the perfect night’s sleep. He often works alone, but is always pushing himself to learn and grow. This ‘Home Truths’ series is brought to you by NSW Small Business Month and the NSW Government.
Starting
If I’m talking to a soloist who is getting a bit jaded and in need of some rejuvenation (and it happens to the best of us), I’ll often toss this little hand grenade of a question out there. How would you respond?
Starting
With four young boys and a demanding work schedule, Steve Manning’s move away from the city grind to Port Macquarie needed careful lifestyle design. This ‘Home Truths’ series is brought to you by NSW Small Business Month and the NSW Government.
Starting
Kate Toon shares her learnings around digital marketing, building a supportive community and how her custom-built ‘Toon Cave’ transformed her work. This ‘Home Truths’ series is brought to you by NSW Small Business Month and the NSW Government.
Productivity
While Rosie Kaplan is technically a soloist, she has a team in her corner, helping her overcome obstacles and challenges. This is her ‘mastermind group’ and it’s been so life changing that she’s built a business helping others do the same. Here’s how it all works.
Marketing
Warrick Bidwell coaches and supports tradies and over the years has built a fine and very niche small business. In this interview, he explains the path he took and how podcasting plays such a key role.
Productivity
Debbie Eglin is a productivity junkie and enjoys getting others into shape. If you’re planning big things or possibly heading for an exit, it could be time to get your house in order. Here’s where to start.
Marketing
Many moons ago, as an Account Man for a little design agency, my job was to keep the briefs rolling in, and if they weren’t, well I had to do something about it. What I did worked then and in a different guise, it continues to work today.
Productivity
When Yaro Starak started blogging, he was one of the first to see value in email lists. Nearly 15 years later, it's email that feeds his entrepreneurial drive and it seems he's onto another winner.
Marketing
We've had Adam Houlahan on our podcast before and he's back with some great tips to help you raise your profile. His one 'ninja tip' is something you have to listen to...or pay the price.
Money
Sure, we all want and need to make money, but having that as a focus is so last century. In this podcast, creative maverick Craig Davis discusses a better approach.
Starting
When Megna Murali saw the growing trend to create and sell unique food products was matched by a hunger to find and share new recipes, she knew she had a business opportunity. Here's how she met the market.
Productivity
It’s not what you’re thinking. This isn’t some lewd piece about risqué topics, it’s actually about the feeling that comes from being forearmed. If you’ve ever envied others who seem to stride into situations with calm and confidence, this is for you.
Productivity
Flying Solo Community Editor, Lucy Kippist uncovers some myths and treacherous traps of running a small business. Drawing on expert advice and community commentary, she'll delve into all corners of a small business from distraction and focus, to family balance and and developing a ‘portfolio’ business. Brought to you by the NSW Government's Business Connect program.
Marketing
As today is the very day my latest tome hits the shelves, I figured it was ideal timing to share some writing strategies that really worked for me.
Productivity
In this podcast, Dr Mark Glazebrook helps us develop the innovator mindset and shares some steps to bring it into our everyday work. As he suggests, innovation often comes down to focus and a series of small actions.
Wellbeing
‘Finding your passion’ and ‘loving your work’ may well be uplifting soloist sentiments, but what happens when you just wish it would all go away and never come back? Surprisingly, the answer may be found in cake mix. Here are the ingredients.
Starting
Mat Beeche is the guy who gave Australia its first real taste of ‘startup news’ when he launched the Shoestring brand some years ago. Today his initial publication has morphed into ‘Startup Daily’ and has become a must-read for anyone in the progressive tech startup space. So what can we learn from his journey and his audience? Let’s find out.
Marketing
Katie Clift has pitched more ideas to media than most and has covered sectors from big business to soloists. In this podcast she tells us how to develop effective relationships with journalists, building and holding their interest.
Wellbeing
No one wants to go through what Leanne Faulkner went through. In this podcast she explains what happened and the work she's doing to help others suffering a similar fate.
Money
Gabe Alves was so shocked by the size of a cloud storage fee, that he set up a business to keep things in check. If you're noticing how those few-bucks-a-month payments are mounting up, listen in.
Wellbeing
I never really thought I’d have cause to relaunch 30 years into my solo journey, but as us seniorpreneurs dominate the startup scene, I should have seen it coming. Here’s how I’m approaching the challenge.
Marketing
Stuart Brown runs a couple of very popular online businesses and spends an increasing amount of time mentoring newbies. He’s forever advising others to stop being fooled by big follower numbers and explains why.
Starting
While a business starts with an idea, the idea alone may not get you far. In this podcast, Naomi Stockman shares the methods she uses to help people clarify the many steps necessary to go from inception to a business that’s actually trading and growing.
Wellbeing
In this podcast, dietitian and energy junkie, Julie Meek shares her techniques to stay upbeat and focused. You'll leave with a new way to plan your day.
Marketing
That's a question Matthew White had when he was considering becoming a contributing writer to Flying Solo. Jump forward a couple of years and it's a different story. In fact, plenty of differing stories and mostly unrelated to his core business.
Marketing
In this podcast, Jordan D’Urbano talks about the important role cold calling has and how it can achieve things that other strategies cannot. He tells us how to prepare and how to get up when you keep getting knocked back. Yay to the old-school phone!
Starting
For the stampede of senior startups, the list of new stuff to tackle is seemingly endless. Here’s how to keep the pressure down a bit.
Marketing
No doubt you’ve heard a thousand times that ‘content marketing’ is a key marketing strategy for the soloist. But how do you get the attention of an Editor when it seems everyone is trying to do the same thing? Lucy Kippist is Flying Solo’s Community Editor and she gives us some valuable insider tips.
Starting
At most times of the day and night, Flying Solo’s forums are abuzz with discussions about how to get products moving. Forum regular, John Romaine regularly shares his advice and in this podcast he shifts from keyboard to microphone to give some pointers on how to begin the journey.
Wellbeing
Malini Parker is a writer, painter and teacher, who discovered the power of creativity following a career in science. It helped her, saved her daughter's life and eased her husband's suffering. Hear her story.
Marketing
In a world seemingly dominated by content creation and obsessed with ‘reach’ and ‘engagement’, where does the independent professional fit in? In this podcast, Bec Derrington returns to help us understand our place.
Starting
The results are in and it turns out the older you are, the better your chance of success. For those of you like me, that’s a whole heap of good news. Starting a business over 60 is a good thing!
Marketing
If anyone is searching for you by name, your LinkedIn page is likely to be near the top of the results. Adam Houlahan will help you get the most out of your profile.
Wellbeing
Lisa Messenger loves a challenge, launching her lifestyle magazine when others were closing their doors. Three years on she's distributing in 37 countries. Here's how she keeps it all together.
Productivity
In this podcast, Amanda Vanelderen shares her top tips to help us kick off 2018 with renewed energy. To keep the party going a little longer, she uses popular song titles to make each point and has some great, straightforward ideas. Just what we need.
Money
We're in the midst of a wave of baby-boomers keen to exit their business and if you’re serious about growing, why not consider buying one? There are plenty of good reasons. Brendan Cockram helps us get started
Marketing
When someone googles your name, are you happy with what they see? Give it a go. And if you think the results could be better, Kathy Wilson is here to help. Listen now.
Money
For many startups, ‘the idea’ gets more attention than the financials. Risky business. In this podcast, David Shire walks us through the figures we must be clear on. Grab a pen and paper and listen in.
Marketing
So what’s it like running a business that's crazy busy at this time of the year and then deadly quiet? This podcast from the archives, featuring Santa Claus has the answers.
Marketing
While it may seem counterintuitive given the tumultuous world of journalism, Sherene Strahan thinks there’s much to gain from adopting an inquisitive mindset. Here’s how it’s done.
Wellbeing
Tom Cronin was in a bad way. Anxious, sleepless and sinking into depression, he knew he had to change. A decade on, he’s transformed his approach to life and work and today has a solo business that assists others. Avoid the wobble, take action now.
Starting
Christie Whitehill started Tech Ready Women to improve the success rate of female startups. She’s also the CEO of Hatching Lab and Co-founder of the Poppy Renegade movement. In this podcast she gives an overview of some key startup challenges and their solution.
Starting
Carl Quested has a distinctly professional approach to his lifestyle business and doesn’t like missing opportunities. Far from the slavish pursuit of growth, he seems more focused on fun.
Money
Come on, we’ve all heard the notion of paying yourself first, haven’t we? But so few actually do. Najma Khan wants to change all that and shares a fairly simple approach to the topic. If you’re basing your business success on what the ATM allows you to withdraw, this one’s for you.
Money
Dr Tom McKaskill has authored over thirty books on business strategy and is known internationally as Dr Exit. Here's his take on the challenges and opportunities for soloists.
Technology
Tom Cameron loves WordPress and it scares the hell out of him. With worldwide popularity comes increasing risk, as the platform has become the bad guys break-in target of choice. In this podcast Tom tells us what we need to do to stay safe and secure.
Productivity
Amantha Imber worries that we approach innovation from the wrong perspective. Rather than the quest for cool, new ideas, it’s more about understanding the challenges our customers face. Here’s how soloists can get the innovation ball rolling.
Money
Ingrid Thompson helps health practitioners turn their passion into viable, long lasting businesses. While the tips she shares are relevant to all independents, they’re must-dos to those she calls the ‘movement professionals’.
Productivity
Roger La Salle is a professional engineer and an expert in business innovation. He believes that simply by tuning our radar, we can dramatically improve our chances.
Marketing
When it comes to working smarter we shouldn't overlook niche marketing and the benefits of positioning yourself as a business specialist. Here are five compelling reasons to do just that.
Starting
Elizabeth Formosa returns to give us an update on the super-popular online fashion industry. She highlights the many challenges faced in this fiercely competitive sector and how she’s gearing up to help.
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