So I have finally been 'stumped' for words. Twice Marty has reinvented the concept of the photo booth for events. He asks me a number of questions about the economic environment, the start up eco system and also marketing. But then come two questions that are not easy to answer. 1. Would I start RedBalloon now? 2. What is one thing that is an absolute must have for a start up? Hear what I have to say.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So I have finally been 'stumped' for words. Twice Marty has reinvented the concept of the photo booth for events. He asks me a number of questions about the economic environment, the start up eco system and also marketing. But then come two questions that are not easy to answer. 1. Would I start RedBalloon now? 2. What is one thing that is an absolute must have for a start up? Hear what I have to say.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The one essential for any founder

Tamsin sees that Entrepreneurs can play a big role in leadership throughout our economy, she wants to know about success and whether it is dependent of 'personal development'. Sitting still is never an option for business owners but how do you know where to spend your energy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tamsin sees that Entrepreneurs can play a big role in leadership throughout our economy, she wants to know about success and whether it is dependent of 'personal development'. Sitting still is never an option for business owners but how do you know where to spend your energy?See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

What makes a business owners successful?

Moving to Melbourne Australia, from Romania  to start a property development business in January 2020 might not have been the ideal time for Dan to kick of his business. However with a little traction he is keen to understand about the approach to market, market dynamics, and getting the most from the team around him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moving to Melbourne Australia, from Romania  to start a property development business in January 2020 might not have been the ideal time for Dan to kick of his business. However with a little traction he is keen to understand about the approach to market, market dynamics, and getting the most from the team around him.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Remember the basics of supply and demand

Gaby has seen a business opportunity to create an app which helps millenials earning an income from savings. She has launched Blossomapp and she asks me questions about where to get more customers, who she should hire first, and how she should position the business. This start up is ready to blossom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gaby has seen a business opportunity to create an app which helps millenials earning an income from savings. She has launched Blossomapp and she asks me questions about where to get more customers, who she should hire first, and how she should position the business. This start up is ready to blossom.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

My Start up is ready to blossom - now what?

Why go it alone? Naomi believes in the power of partnerships. In this short extra she tells us why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why go it alone? Naomi believes in the power of partnerships. In this short extra she tells us why. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The power of partnerships

As a successful entrepreneur who sold her thriving enterprise Leigh wants to give school aged students the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship. She has seen significant growth in rural areas and has students throughout Australia. She is asking questions about creating team, recognising great work and how to create a winning culture. When the team is anywhere and everywhere.     More notes from the show below.  https://www.thebigredgroup.com.au/adapting-to-the-new-experience-of-work/ https://www.spillthebeans.events/aspire-2/      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a successful entrepreneur who sold her thriving enterprise Leigh wants to give school aged students the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship. She has seen significant growth in rural areas and has students throughout Australia. She is asking questions about creating team, recognising great work and how to create a winning culture. When the team is anywhere and everywhere. More notes from the show below.  <a href="https://www.thebigredgroup.com.au/adapting-to-the-new-experience-of-work/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebigredgroup.com.au/adapting-to-the-new-experience-of-work/</a> <a href="https://www.spillthebeans.events/aspire-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spillthebeans.events/aspire-2/</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

We know culture is essential but how?

It’s a tricky business pitching our business to investors. In this short Handpicked Extra , Naomi reflects on her time on Shark Tank AU and also around a new way to find investors. To find out more about Clearco our sponsor  https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a tricky business pitching our business to investors. In this short Handpicked Extra , Naomi reflects on her time on Shark Tank AU and also around a new way to find investors. To find out more about Clearco our sponsor  <a href="https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Pitching for investment - extra

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.

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  <a href="https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Tennis ignites a passion for business

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.

In this short extra Naomi offers advice on the 3 metrics to watch for business growth.  Find out more about Clearco here <a href="https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

3 metrics for business growth

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  https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  <a href="https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

What makes a great entrepreneur?

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 2001. She has been blogging for a decade at NaomiSimson.com, is a professional speaker, author of Live What You Love &amp; Ready To Soar, and a “Shark” on business reality show Shark Tank Australia.

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.

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 <a href="https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

What happens when a Shark meets a Dragon?

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 information.

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 <a href="https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/ </a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Funding growth without giving up equity

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 Clearco https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Clearco <a href="https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Life as Entrepreneur -Extra

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 Clearco https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/ Find out more about Cat's buisness here www.our-trace.com Find more info here  https://home.kpmg/au/en/home/services/enterprise/high-growth-ventures/startups/grants-government-incentives.html  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Clearco <a href="https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/</a> Find out more about Cat's buisness here <a href="http://www.our-trace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.our-trace.com</a> Find more info here  <a href="https://home.kpmg/au/en/home/services/enterprise/high-growth-ventures/startups/grants-government-incentives.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://home.kpmg/au/en/home/services/enterprise/high-growth-ventures/startups/grants-government-incentives.html</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Do best friends make good business partners?

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.

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. <a href="https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The F word - Extra

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 investor. https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/ Find out more about Medistays here https://www.medistays.com.au/ Learn more about Remarkable here https://remarkable.org.au/        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 investor. <a href="https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://clear.co/partner/naomi-simson/</a> Find out more about Medistays here<a href="https://www.medistays.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.medistays.com.au/</a> Learn more about Remarkable here <a href="https://remarkable.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://remarkable.org.au/</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

How to build from 1600% growth

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 development. I reflect on what I would have done differently and what get’s in the way of mega growth. I talk about the growth mindset and challenge Moe to look out 5 years and work backwards to what it is he needs to be working on now. It was great to catch up with the QPay story. https://www.amazon.com.au/Introduction-Business-Growth-Mindset-businesses-ebook/dp/B081D7KQB1 Developing a growth mindset -linkedin-learning.pxf.io/Yg1edR  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 development. I reflect on what I would have done differently and what get’s in the way of mega growth. I talk about the growth mindset and challenge Moe to look out 5 years and work backwards to what it is he needs to be working on now. It was great to catch up with the QPay story. <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Introduction-Business-Growth-Mindset-businesses-ebook/dp/B081D7KQB1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com.au/Introduction-Business-Growth-Mindset-businesses-ebook/dp/B081D7KQB1</a> Developing a growth mindset -<a href="http://linkedin-learning.pxf.io/Yg1edR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin-learning.pxf.io/Yg1edR</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Do you have a growth mindset?

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 build team connection. With two small children at home, she often finds that she is forever racing. She asks how I managed and what I did to be a founder with family responsibilities. This is a thoughtful and insightful conversation with lessons for any businessperson.   Pricing Strategy Explained  linkedin-learning.pxf.io/mgzMnX Value based pricing linkedin-learning.pxf.io/DVQoLn  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 build team connection. With two small children at home, she often finds that she is forever racing. She asks how I managed and what I did to be a founder with family responsibilities. This is a thoughtful and insightful conversation with lessons for any businessperson. Pricing Strategy Explained <a href="http://linkedin-learning.pxf.io/mgzMnX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin-learning.pxf.io/mgzMnX</a> Value based pricing <a href="http://linkedin-learning.pxf.io/DVQoLn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin-learning.pxf.io/DVQoLn</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

How do I put up my prices?

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 opportunities the other states and levels of government as clients. With the conversation about the Olympics top of mind he wants to know how he and other busines owners can maximise the trade opportunities of big events…This is a wonderful 50-year-old success story with a big vision for growth. Resources https://www.tenders.gov.au/ How to get celebrities to promote your brand https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/341018 https://www.adinawatches.com.au/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 opportunities the other states and levels of government as clients. With the conversation about the Olympics top of mind he wants to know how he and other busines owners can maximise the trade opportunities of big events…This is a wonderful 50-year-old success story with a big vision for growth. Resources <a href="https://www.tenders.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tenders.gov.au/</a> How to get celebrities to promote your brand <a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/341018" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/341018</a> <a href="https://www.adinawatches.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adinawatches.com.au/</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

40,000 watches and counting

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 you as well as Australia as a nation of innovators and inventors. www.shopmynation.com Starting a business onlinehttps://linkedin-learning.pxf.io/o64eE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 you as well as Australia as a nation of innovators and inventors. <a href="http://www.shopmynation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.shopmynation.com</a> Starting a business online <a href="https://linkedin-learning.pxf.io/o64eE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linkedin-learning.pxf.io/o64eE</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The future of 'bricks & mortar' retail

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 2001. She has been blogging for a decade at <a href="http://NaomiSimson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NaomiSimson.com</a>, is a professional speaker, author of Live What You Love &amp; Ready To Soar, and a “Shark” on business reality show Shark Tank Australia.

Handpicked with Naomi Simson

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