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Handpicked with Naomi Simson

Handpicked with Naomi Simson is a short podcast delivered each Monday which is just like having a mentoring session with one of Australia"s most successful entrepreneurs. In this podcast Naomi takes questions from business owners that might need help growing starting or saving their business. Each guest is handpicked by Naomi as she shares stories, ideas and advice that might help them and anyone that has ever wanted to start a business. Naomi Simson is an entrepreneur who founded RedBalloon in

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24:59

Tennis ignites a passion for business

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/11/21

Tim is a relatively new entrepreneur with a passion for tennis and fitness. He is looking to diversify and grow beyond his current business model. Having built his website he wonders about formal education versus the 'school of hard knocks'. His passion is infectious. To find out more about Clearco our sponsor https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:53

3 metrics for business growth

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/11/16

In this short extra Naomi offers advice on the 3 metrics to watch for business growth. Find out more about Clearco here https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:47

What makes a great entrepreneur?

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/11/14

I've known Christine for many years, and this is not her first business. Driven by purpose and wanting to shift leadership capabilities for her clients. She asks me questions on funding, equity and investment - how do you know what is right for you? She is thinking through the 'ideal' strengths of an entrepreneur, who is pushing you to greatness and also what stops people growing their businesses. To learn more about Clearco's funding for your business click here

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17:48

What happens when a Shark meets a Dragon?

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/11/09

Naomi loved her time on Shark Tank Australia and this episode she teams up with Michele Romanow a Dragon on the Canadian version of Shark Tank which was called Dragons Den.Michele is a Serial Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Clearco and a Dragon on Dragons' Den. They sit down and chat about their mutual love of Entrepreneurship and Clearco's entry into Australia. Find out more about Clearco here https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:43

Funding growth without giving up equity

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/11/07

Ahmed has been in business for a decade and it turns over $20m, in that time he has raised close to $30m in venture capital but knew there must be a better way to access growth capital. He tells me that one of his inspirations to starting Zookai was meeting me when he was at university. We cover a breadth of subjects about priorities, networks, bootstrapping and growth funding Find out more about Clearco here https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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2:06

Life as Entrepreneur -Extra

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/11/02

In this short extra episode of handpicked Naomi answers the question “is life as an entrepreneur all that’s its cracked up to be?” Thanks to our season sponsor Clearcohttps://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:31

Do best friends make good business partners?

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/10/31

Cat is driven by a deep sense of purpose to help businesses trace their carbon footprint. She has significant early traction and a team of seven. She asks me about having a co-founder and she wants to understand how to keep a wonderful friendship as well as having a brilliant partnership. Thanks to our season sponsor Clearcohttps://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/ Find out more about Cat's buisness here www.our-trace.com Find more info here

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1:40

The F word - Extra

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/10/26

In this short Handpicked extra Naomi explores the ‘F word’.How do you deal with fear in business? Handpicked is brought to you by Clearco, the world's largest e-commerce investor.https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:16

How to build from 1600% growth

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/10/24

Craig and Sarah have worked in oncology for many years and saw how hard it often is for patients to find accommodation near their medical practitioners. With 1600% growth, Medistays sees a big opportunity. Sarah talks about Remarkable accelerator program and asks me questions about ESG frameworks, growth, and creating a great workplace. An inspiring story of Australian determination. Handpicked is brought to you by Clearco, the world's largest e-commerce

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16:53

Do you have a growth mindset?

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/10/17

Shark Tank season 4 the last investment of the series and co-founder Moe joins me with questions about design, technology and customer experience. QPay is going from strength to strength and just completing a successful crowd funding initiative Moe asks me the question ‘do you need a tech founder?’ I share my views on building out technology expertise whether that is your background or not. How to create a technology advisory board, and how to get customers involved with product

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16:38

How do I put up my prices?

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/10/10

With a successful and growing business on the Gold Coast Melissa is challenged by increasing costs and how she can look at changing her prices. She asks me about value pricing, loyalty bonuses, and value adding for clients. We talk about price sensitivity and understanding the role that her business plays in her clients lives. She has a great team culture but knows that this is something that must be focussed on. She asks me what sort of things I have done that don’t necessarily cost a lot but

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15:56

40,000 watches and counting

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/10/03

This second-generation family manufacturer based in Brisbane produces 40,000 watches a year. Grant has worked for 26 years in the business and is seeking to understand growth opportunities. He knows that he must attract Australians to a career in watch making Customer buying habits are changing and whilst he has an online store, 350 retailers and corporate clients that Adina Watches supplies he knows that this is changing. Whilst successful in Queensland government he asks how to open sales

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21:09

The future of 'bricks & mortar' retail

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/09/26

I’d met Melody as part of a formal mentoring program a few years back and it is so delightful to see the growth she has achieved. She has some great questions about building her two-sided marketplace between local stores and customers. People and businesses do want to buy from local and regional businesses, but they do not want a shoddy customer experience. I talk about the new role that ‘bricks and mortar’ retail plays. We touch on vivid stories and how to get people talking about

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3:31

What is the right business structure for me?

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/09/23

That's the question Bill wants to ask Naomi? Thanks to our season sponsor - Bendigo Bank EFTPOS and Ecommerce powered by TYRO, see the link below https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/payments-and-merchant-services/tyro/ Naomi is now taking your questions in this series of Handpicked to help you navigate Covid. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea9BiKAQD4QNjp1V75wbP8uXGMAO7A3flsB-4W9t0XbugAxg/viewformSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:44

Is it time to leave home and open and office

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/09/21

Katherine wants to know when the right time is to stop running her home office and lease an office? Thanks to our season sponsor - Bendigo Bank EFTPOS and Ecommerce powered by TYRO, see the link below https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/payments-and-merchant-services/tyro/ Naomi is now taking your questions in this series of Handpicked to help you navigate Covid. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea9BiKAQD4QNjp1V75wbP8uXGMAO7A3flsB-4W9t0XbugAxg/viewformSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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15:27

Self-talk, self-doubt, and self-belief

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/09/19

Nick is driven by a sense of purpose, he and his team know that because of the work they do they are changing the lives of many people with mobility issues. You can hear his commitment to his customers and community. At 13 years into his business ownership journey, he wants to know what will take his business to the next level. Nick knows that to invest in an external CEO could give him the space he needs to work on strategy, vision and relationships but how will he know if it will be successful? He

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3:35

I'm too busy! -Extra

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/09/16

Michelle emailed Naomi to say she is too busy and she wants to know if she’s working on the right stuff? Thanks to our season sponsor - Bendigo Bank EFTPOS and Ecommerce powered by TYRO, see the link below https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/payments-and-merchant-services/tyro/ Naomi is now taking your questions in this series of Handpicked to help you navigate Covid. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea9BiKAQD4QNjp1V75wbP8uXGMAO7A3flsB-4W9t0XbugAxg/viewform See

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4:02

Is it time to close my business? - Extra

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/09/14

Tash in Victoria wants to know if she should close her business? The pandemic has hit them hard and she wants to know her options. Thanks to our season sponsor - Bendigo Bank EFTPOS and Ecommerce powered by TYRO, see the link below https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/payments-and-merchant-services/tyro/ Naomi is now taking your questions in this series of Handpicked to help you navigate Covid. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea9BiKAQD4QNjp1V75wbP8uXGMAO7A3flsB-4W9t0XbugAxg/viewform See

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18:33

10,000 steps in heels

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/09/12

Ginger Rogers, dance partner of Fred Astair, famously said ‘I did it backwards and in heels’ Louise has designed a fabulous shoe for women on their feet – a lot. She has been in business for 8 years and is doing the design, distribution and development herself. She wants to take the next step with her business. In this episode Louise asks me to put ‘marketing consulting’ hat on for her business. She challenges me on the single-minded value proposition for her clients

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2:55

Is now the time to scale my business?

Handpicked with Naomi Simson ·

2021/09/09

Dimitri wants to know if now is the right time to scale his business in South Australia?. He is lucky to have good cash flow and steady growth but he wants more and wants advice on if now is the right time? Thanks to our season sponsor - Bendigo Bank EFTPOS and Ecommerce powered by TYRO, see the link below https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/payments-and-merchant-services/tyro/ Naomi is now taking your questions in this series of Handpicked to help you navigate

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