The Mental Load of Building a Business

In this episode of Podcast My Business, Tony Skinner speaks with Byron McCaughey, psychologist and founder of Sublime Studio, about the pressure founders and entrepreneurs carry when building a business. The conversation covers founder stress, uncertainty, burnout warning signs, online visibility, authentic leadership and why wellbeing is closely linked to business performance. Byron also explains…

When Business Failure Becomes Personal

When a business gets into trouble, the damage does not always stay inside the business. As Alan Bond discovered, business failure can become personal very quickly. In this episode of Podcast My Business, Tony Skinner speaks with Chris Baskerville, Partner at Jirsch Sutherland Insolvency Solutions, about what happens when business debt, personal pressure, bankruptcy and…

Is Australia Killing Startups?

Today’s Federal Budget has sparked a fierce debate across Australia’s startup and small business community. Some founders are calling it the biggest threat to innovation in years. Others say it’s a necessary correction. But one thing is clear — sole traders, startups, investors and small business owners are all paying close attention. In this special…

What is Creative Slop and how to avoid it

In this engaging conversation, Tony and Jonty Hardy discuss the dynamics of running a family business, Design Street, and the impact of generative AI on the creative industries.

They explore the importance of maintaining a human touch in creative work, how to avoid creative slop and the challenges posed by AI in the creative space and share valuable tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Jonty emphasizes the significance of understanding one’s business, knowing customers, and building a strong team to navigate the evolving landscape of creativity and technology.