Practising The Art Of Small Business

Practising The Art Of Small Business

Join Shannyn Merlo and Julie Parker on their conversations about business, leadership and the self-awareness journey to greater success. This podcast is for you if you are a small business owner or entrepreneur who wants to improve your life and business through increased self-awareness and successful business strategies.

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September 18, 2023 46 mins

In this episode, Shannyn asks the question, "Is there room for spirituality in small business?"

When you consider the varied applications of spirituality and that we all interpret and incorporate these practices differently, how can we embrace our spirit in our work?

Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.

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Julie is a Dental Practice Management Cons...

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Stress is a part of life and certainly plays a role in the life of an entrepreneur. In today's episode, Shannyn and Julie share some insights, thoughts and ideas on how to manage your stress better and experience a happier life.  

Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.

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Julie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.

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We are thrilled to announce that we've reached our 50th episode milestone! Come join in the festivities as we celebrate this achievement. Let's reflect on the highlights of the past 50 episodes and explore ways to enhance our future content.


Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.

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What's the problem with over-delivering? Surely everyone LOVES getting more than they bargained for. 

Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.

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Julie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.

https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/

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In this episode, Shannyn makes the straightforward observation that everyone has a butt - an undeniable fact. She goes on to draw a parallel with the subjective realm of opinions, pointing out that, just like butts, everyone has them. But are all opinions created equal? When should we heed the advice and viewpoints of others? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on these meandering yet intriguing topics

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In this episode, Julie provides her thoughts and observations after attending some industry trade shows. She shares valuable insights on how to effectively utilise these events to your advantage.


Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.

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Julie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.

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In this episode, we explore the critical topic of setting boundaries for small business owners to achieve success and sustainability. We discuss practical strategies and techniques for establishing healthy boundaries that can help business owners avoid burnout, manage their time effectively, maintain work-life balance, and foster long-term success.


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In this episode, we have a conversation about when we un-couple from a client, whether that is the choice of them, or us.

What does it mean if a client was to un-couple from our services?
Why would we need to instigate an uncoupling?
And, what happens next?
Can we un-couple but still have a future together?
All is revealed in this episode!

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Julie was recently asked the question by a client, "How can I motivate my team member to want to learn." 

Initially, Julie's response was "YOU can't motivate another person to want to learn. That's a desire that comes from within that person."

Discussing this concept with Shannyn had us questioning whether Julie's response was correct.



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In this episode, Julie raises the question whether the question she is asking, if changed to another question, would better help answer the question. 

For the image that Shannyn referred to, above and below the line thinking - go here: https://practisingtheartofsmallbusiness.com/resources/

To find out more about Shannyn's Masterclass, 'How to grow your small business', go here:
https://inspired-...

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In this episode, we talk about the value of systemising your small business, even if you are a solopreneur. 


Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.

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Julie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.

https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/

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In this episode, Shannyn gives us a crash course in all the funnels; marketing, sales and customer nurturing.

To participate in Shannyn's workshop, Hero on a Mission - Take Control of Your Life and Business, go here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hero-on-a-mission-take-control-of-your-life-business-workshop-tickets-483547622957?aff=erelexpmlt


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January 6, 2023 55 mins

In this episode, Shannyn takes us on a journey of goal-setting for the coming year.

Join us as we provide a guide towards your BIG 2023!


To participate in Shannyn's workshop, Hero on a Mission - Take Control of Your Life and Business, go here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hero-on-a-mission-take-control-of-your-life-business-workshop-tickets-483547622957?aff=erelexpmlt

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December 23, 2022 83 mins

That's a wrap for 2022!

In this special Christmas episode, Shannyn and Julie (with wine - hey, it's their Christmas break-up party, after all) share the wins of 2022 and look forward and share their goals for the coming year.

Links to items we mentioned through this episode:

To participate in Shannyn's workshop, Hero on a Mission - Take Control of Your Life and Business, go here: https://ww...

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In this episode, Shannyn finds out what Julie does to appear so productive, with plenty of time.

During the episode, Julie speaks about a podcast where she discusses her 'empower walk' which also includes a section of audio of dr Bruce Lipton. Go to the following link to listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1778128/8574926

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In this episode, Shannyn and Julie tackle the frequent complaint made in frustration by many small business owners; "My staff are crap but I don't have time to manage or train them!"

Now, we know they this is not literally what business owners and managers think of the people they work with. However, managing people and customers and a business can often lead to frustration and stressed-out mindsets, which c...

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November 3, 2022 46 mins

In this episode, we ask the question of whether anyone ever needs a business coach. What's the value? What do they do? How do you find one? All these questions, and more, are answered in this conversation. 


Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.

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Julie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.

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October 21, 2022 72 mins

In this episode, we talk about what the value of values is. Both in our personal lives and in our businesses.

Tune in and discover how to identify your values, how they impact the operation of your small business and how to foster them with your team. 

Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.

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Julie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Pa...

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In this episode, Shannyn and Julie discuss the Kaizen concept of Constant And Never-ending Improvement - CANI.

Julie shares what she sees as the essential steps for improvement and Shannyn speaks about operant conditioning, a psychological concept developed by B F Skinner, an American psychologist. 

Go here for more information about operant conditioning: https://www.psychologized.org/everyday-examples-of-operant-...

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September 28, 2022 63 mins

In this episode, Shannyn and Julie discuss the skills you can develop as a business owner or manager to build your authority with your team

Julie and Shannyn are independent business coaches and consultants.

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Julie is a Dental Practice Management Consultant, Coach at Julie Parker Practice Success.

https://julieparkerpracticesuccess.com/

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