Small Business Dads

In what is likely the final episode for season 2 for Small Business Dads, I share my reasons for wrapping up the season now, and it's something I'm sure you can appreciate as a business owner. Thank you for tuning in and recommending this little podcast to your friends, I appreciate you giving up some of your time to hear these stories.

Finally, if you'd like to see Small Business Dads return for season 3, I'd love to hav...

Kristof Kazmer joins us from ASE IT Networks to share some very timely information that any small business owner, or any one in general these days to be honest, needs to know about cyber security and how to keep your data safe in the current climate.

This is a great chat that you won't want to miss.

If you'd like to reach Kristof on LinkedIn, you can find him here.

Finally, if you'd like to be featured on an episode of Small B...

Jonathan McLernon joins us from Freedom Nutrition Coaching, an online brain driven weight loss coach based in Alberta, Canada.

Jonathan shares some great insights into how he was able to go from being morbidly obese and dealing with binge eating to mask the issues going on in his life, to losing 100lbs (nearly 50kg) and helping others with the same problems he once faced. 

He is also a dad to a 6 month old and he shares his pa...

Ben Charlton joins us from Air8 Digital, a digital marketing agency. Ben shares some must follow tips that you should be doing to help your business bounce back from the lockdowns with the likelihood that we'll be opening up again in the next month or so depending on where you are located.

Most importantly, we chat about all things family, including some important lessons Ben took out of being made redundant and how it reshap...

Mark and John Cronin join us from John's Crazy Socks in a first for Small Business Dads today. It's the first time we've gone international with a guest, but more importantly, the first time I've had a chat with both a father and son team working together and making a difference in more ways than one.

You'll find out how the business came about from an idea that John had, how they give opportunities to people with differing ability...

Jason Ibrahim is the owner of Movelife, a corporate health and wellness company. And with a 25 year background in corporate health, he is well versed in not only knowing the best ways to get people moving, but also more how to build a more harmonious and productive workplace.

You'll love this chat with Jason as he shares stories from his years of experience, plus more importantly, how he manages to stay connected with his kids as t...

Daniel Gaebler joins us for an honest and ground breaking chat. Daniel takes us through his journey as a plumber and to what he does now with Laser Plumbing Caringbah.

But more importantly, Daniel shares how he was able to overcome a troubled time as a younger fella, and what he finds works for him. 

This is a must listen for any bloke who might be doing it tough now in our extended lockdown. Daniel has also kindly provided hi...

Raj Bhuva joins us for a timely chat today. Raj runs Begyn, a platform that helps kids find tutors to stop them from falling behind in class, or to help them (and you!) get through homeschooling and lockdown.

It also provides a platform for tutors to find kids that need help.

Finally, if you'd like to be featured on an episode of Small Business Dads for season 2, or know someone who'd make a great  chat, please ...

Chris Earthrowl joins us from Clean Green Strata, a company with over 25 years experience in strata maintenance, cleaning and general building management.

Chris is a passionate dad of 3 who loves spending time with his kids and as someone I've known for over 10 years, is as genuine as they come and as you'll hear a great down to earth bloke with a nice story to share.

Finally, if you'd like to be featured on an episode of Small Bus...

Anthony Aoun from Afford Assist joins us for a great chat today sharing how insights gained from migrating out here as a young boy from Lebanon have helped shape his life, family focus and his career path.

If you're struggling to get a start in the property market, or know someone who is, you'll definitely want to pay attention to this episode as what Anthony provides might be exactly what you're looking for to give you and your fa...

David Lindsay is back with a very timely lockdown edition of Small Business Dads. David is from Phenom Leap, which was a by-product of our first lockdown last year. 

And when you hear David talk, you'll no doubt be aware of his passion and drive to help others succeed and find their way out of tough times. If you're struggling right now dealing with business closures, restrictions, homeschooling and everything else life is thr...

Steve Barnett from Specific Relocations, joins us for an insightful chat today. We cover a wide range of topics from stepping up as a step dad, to losing his first wife in a tragic accident, then finding his way back in life, and in love, to ending up in a position today where he loves to get out of bed and go to work. I think you'll take a lot out of this one and make you thankful for what you have, especially in these times.

Fina...

Paul Sweeney joins us from Pretium Solutions and shares how his experiences as an accountant led him to a larger purpose today for his clients. 

If you're looking to grow your business, while not having that growth compromise your family time and overrun your life, then this is a must listen for you.

Paul also is the host of a business podcast, The Business Behind Your Business, that may be worth you checking out seeing as you...

Richard Holland joins us today for a chat with a difference. Richard runs the Sydney Hills Business Chamber, and he shares his story about what led him to this path where he gets to help other small business owners connect and get the most out of their business.

He also shares why the chamber isn't like a traditional 'networking' group and how they focus on helping each other rather than what the individual can get out of it.

Richa...

Back for another round with Stewart Nicholls from STC Education who shares more insights on his passion for driver safety and training.

He shares a near miss he recently experienced with a child running out in front of him which really reinforces the importance of this topic, especially for us as dads.

If you missed the first chat with Stewart back in the early days of this podcast, you can find that here. And if you are interested...

Small Business Dads is back with another season! And today we're joined by Nathan Rigney, from NGR Accounting. 

Nathan is all about breaking the old accountants are boring stereotype and shares how he does this - and it's a simple little tip that every business owner needs to be on top of. And it's surprisingly nothing ground breaking, just not always seen in business.

Stay tuned also for a cool dad tip that is especially impo...

Yes, it's been a long time and I've been asked what's going on with the podcast and whether it is coming back. So here's an update on what to expect and how you can help contribute to the show in 2021.

If you'd like to be featured on an episode of Small Business Dads in 2021, please email daniel@dpmtransformation.com and tell me a little bit  about your family, your story and of course, your business.

You can fi...

In the final show for 2020, Craig McNiven joins us from Ecomist. Craig shares his roundabout journey to becoming a small business owner and talks on the benefits of being a dad working from home, well before COVID19 shut everything down this year!

As a dad of 4, Craig also has some great insights into the dad and business owner balance which I'm sure you'll appreciate.

If you are interested in any of the Ecomist product range, simp...

Matthew Doyle aka The World Changers Coach joins us for a great chat on Small Business Dads today.

Matthew runs a coaching business with a difference - he helps providers of the NDIS grow their businesses, which in turn obviously allows them to provide a greater benefit to the community, a win-win for everyone.

We also delve into some great dad tips that as a dad of 3 kids under 5, he sure has some experience in! 

Finally, and...