Biz Secrets Exposed

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews High Performance Coach, Harmony Jade Biz Secrets Exposed is our fortnightly interview series where we bring you inspiring stories and actionable tips from our Fusion Biz Co. members and successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, I sit down with Harmony, a High Performance Cpach, who left her high-stress corporate job and sold her house to travel in her van across Australia in search of a more fulfilling life. Harmony shares her journey of self-discovery and how she became a yogi, finding freedom and peace in the open road, and eventually Perth! Harmony talks about the stressful corporate job that led her to reconsider her life's direction. She shares her process of letting go of the security and comfort of a corporate job and selling her house to live on the road in a van. Harmony also talks about the challenges she faced during the transition, including learning how to be still, rather than in a state of doing all the time. Harmony shares how her journey on the road led her to discover yoga and how it became an essential part of her daily routine. She talks about how yoga has helped her connect with her body, mind, and spirit, and find inner peace and balance. And how she decided to take a course and teach others. Harmony also shares some tips for others who may be experiencing burn out and considering a similar journey of self-discovery. Listen in to hear Harmony's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals. ABOUT HARMONY: A self-proclaimed business nerd from way back, Harmony is an avid traveller, yogi, and women's life and Business Coach. Her passion is to teach others her method to #LYBL (living your best life) through her life’s work in both business and yogic teachings. After experiencing extensive burnout in 2018, resulting in severe stress, anxiety, depression and, well, no life (at least that’s how it felt), Harmony was left with little choice other than to claim back her health and well-being to create a better quality of life for herself. So, she went all in on her own damn life and quit her 20-year corporate career, sold her house, and hit the road full-time in a caravan, traveling solo around Australia. Now she is passionate about helping business and career women just like you, cultivate a better work-life balance and chase your big AF dreams in life and biz! Follow Harmony on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/harmony__jade/ Check out Harmony's upcoming retreats: https://www.harmonyjade.com.au/links To find out how you can get connected with Harmony and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Abundance and Money Mindset Coach, Dr Susannah Piek Biz Secrets Exposed is our fortnightly interview series where we bring you inspiring stories and actionable tips from our Fusion Biz Co. members and successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, I sit down with Suse, a successful bookkeeper turned money mindset coach who shares her transformational journey from feeling burnt out and overwhelmed to a feeling of freedom. Suse shares her personal story of how she transformed her life and business through abundance habits. She talks about the importance of setting boundaries, managing her time and energy effectively, and learning to say no. She also explains how she overcame her fear of charging her worth and discovered the value of abundance mindset in her life . Suse shares her top abundance habits and how they can help you achieve financial freedom and success in your businesses. She also provides practical tips and strategies for incorporating abundance habits into your daily routine. Suse also opens up about her rock bottom moment, when she had to face all her fears such as increasing her prices, resulting in clients leaving, and restructuring her business to scale.  But it's not all serious business talk!  Suse also shares her biggest win, and how it felt to see her hard work pay off in a big way by taking time out of her business to recharge  Listen in to hear Suse's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals. ABOUT DR SUSANNAH PIEK: Dr Susannah Piek is a Xero specialist bookkeeper offering money mindset coaching as the missing piece to wealth creation. In her early career, she worked as a scientist, before her love for numbers saw her embrace the world of bookkeeping. This evolved into a 10 year career in the bookkeeping industry, helping dozens of Australian entrepreneurs to master their money. She launched her own bookkeeping biz, Santosha in 2017. Over the last decade she has successfully built two multi-six figure businesses while helping hundreds of other business owners do the same through her bookkeeping magic. And while helping small businesses with their finances, she came to understand that all financial success has a common thread – a healthy money mindset. It was this realisation that led her to train as a mindset coach and launch her second biz, Dr Susannah Piek – Expert in Abundance and Money Mindset to fundamentally change the way entrepreneurs feel about money. She wants to share this magic mindset formula with other entrepreneurs so they too can revolutionise the way they feel about money. By combining her bookkeeping practice with money mindset coaching, she wants to help YOU invite infinite wealth, abundance and joy into your life. SUSE offers a FREE Money mindset assessment call, BOOK HERE: https://calendly.com/susannah-santosha/money_mindset_call Follow Dr Susannah Piek on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/drsusannahpiek/ Suse will be speaking at our upcoming Fusion Biz Co. event in Perth, check it out here: https://fusionbizco.com.au/event/abundance-habits-to-explode-your-profit-feat-suse-piek/  To find out how you can get connected with Suse and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Architectural Designer, CEO & Founder of The Prestart Studio, Bame Mukuria Biz Secrets Exposed is our fortnightly interview series where we bring you inspiring stories and actionable tips from our Fusion Biz Co. members who are successful entrepreneurs.   In this episode, we're joined by Bame Mukuria, the founder of The Prestart Studio, an architectural design firm. Bame shares her inspiring journey from working 10 years in the industry, to quitting her job and building a successful business that's making a difference in people's lives, and doubling her income! Bame talks about the importance of timing and relationships in business, and how the right opportunities and people can present themselves at just the right moment. She shares some of the tips and tricks she's learned along the way, from trusting in divine timing, and having a strong vision for her life. Bame also opens up about her rock bottom moment, when she hit a setback in her business and was forced to embrace change and the natural flow of business.  But it's not all serious business talk!  Bame also shares her biggest win, and how it felt to see her hard work pay off in a big way. You won't want to miss this inspiring conversation about the power of divine timing in business. Tune in now! Listen in to hear Bame's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals.  ABOUT BAME MUKURIA:  Bame Mukuria is the founder of The Prestart Studio, a qualified Architectural Designer with over 10 years industry experience working with some of Perth's most reputable home builders. Residential design is her happy place, and she has 2 beautiful daughters, loves a glass of Marlborough Sauv Blanc, gardening and good music! Get in touch with Bame via IG: https://www.instagram.com/theprestartstudio/  To find out how you can get connected with Bame and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews SEO and Google Ads Expert, CEO & Founder of The Search Republic, Sonja Pototzki-Raymond. Biz Secrets Exposed is our fortnightly interview series where we bring you inspiring stories and actionable tips from our Fusion Biz Co. members who are successful entrepreneurs.  Today, we're thrilled to have with us Sonja Pototzki-Raymond, a renowned SEO and Google Ads expert who has built a successful business from scratch. However, her journey hasn't been easy, as she has faced online trolling and cyberbullying. In this episode, Sonja shares her story, along with valuable insights on SEO and Google Ads. Sonja's shares her personal story of starting a business, including the challenges she faced and how she overcame them. She also talks about the online trolling that she faced, and how she turned that negativity into motivation to build a successful business. She also share her expertise on SEO and Google Ads, and discusses the latest trends in these fields, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid.  Learn how to optimize your website and ads for better visibility and reach. Listen in to hear Sonja's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals. ABOUT SONJA POTOTZKI-RAYMOND: Sonja Pototzki-Raymond MSc is a CEO, Google Search Expert, Speaker and Business Coach helping her community outrank their competitors online. A force to be reckoned with, in 2018, Sonja founded The Search Republic (formerly known as The Marketing Republiq), and within 4 years, has generated over $350 million in sales for her clients. With a global footprint and a long client waitlist, The Search Republic is now one of Australia’s most in-demand Google-accredited digital agencies. Educated with an honour’s degree and master’s in marketing, Sonja combines her Google Search smarts with her big heart, passionate about making a difference to her client’s bottom line, the environment and the business community. With 17 years of global marketing and advertising experience, including working for many high profile international brands – Guinness, Jameson, Nestle, L’oreal, Special K and Benefit Cosmetics, to name a few, Sonja is renowned for accelerating growth and transforming businesses using ethical, effective and sustainable Google Search strategies. If you’re keen to learn more about Google search follow Sonja on Instagram @sonjathesearchqueen Sonja #GirlBoss uses her extensive digital marketing agency experience to offer you honest and professional business growth with transparent results. We think you are going to LOVE Sonja, she fits the Fusion ethos perfectly – living and breathing connection and authenticity. Find out how you can work with Sonja here: https://www.thesearchrepublic.com.au/ Follow Sonja on IG to lear more about Google Search: https://www.instagram.com/sonjathesearchqueen/ To find out how you can get connected with Sonja and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Chason Gripton from Westide Insurance Specialists. Listen in to hear Chason's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals. Fusion Biz Co. is so excited to partner with Westside Insurance in 2023 to introduce you to a team of people who truly care about YOU and your business insurance needs! From Professional Indemnity, to Public & Product Liability, to Business Interruption Insurance and MORE - Westside are at your service and by your side. WHO IS WESTSIDE INSURANCE: Founded in 2012, Westside is an agile and highly experienced team of insurance professionals. Each year they deliver market-leading value, choice and advice to business customers across Western Australia, as authorised representatives of Insurance Advisernet – one of Australia’s most respected general insurance networks. Locally-owned and operated from their offices at Kwinana Beach and Burswood, they are proud WA locals with an in-depth knowledge of local insurance needs. Their customers include businesses of all sizes and industries. You’ll be seeing a lot more of Westside Insurance at our Fusion events this year! Can’t wait? Contact Chason today on 0407 505 019 or chason.gripton@westis.com.au to get your insurance sorted.  Check them out: https://westis.com.au/ ABOUT CHASON GRIPTON: Chason is a career insurance professional who has worked in the industry for 20 years and has gained vast experience across all lines of General Insurance, including claims management. Over the years, Chason has spent time with some of Australia’s most respected broking houses and has been with Westside Insurance Specialists for over 2 years now and couldn’t be happier. She is energised by helping her clients and always brings a proactive approach to her relationships, assisting wherever and whenever she can. To find out how you can get connected with Chason and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews founder of Luxe Copy, and creator of the COPY.CLIQUE, Jaye Roberts. Jaye shares how she started her business in the middle of the pandemic after wanting more freedom,  how she got her first client within 1 week of posting on Instagram, and how she launched her membership to a small list with a 50% sign up rate!  Proving that good copy converts. She also gets real with us and shares a time that many business owners face, receiving negative feedback from a client and how she dealt with that. Jaye also shares some great copywriting tips that you can implement today and start seeing real results  Listen in to Jaye's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals. ABOUT JAYE ROBERTS: Jaye Roberts is a copywriter who specialises in website, sales and launch copy for businesses who aren’t afraid to stand out with their brand out and use their words (for the greater good, obviously). Building a business based on personality, influence, connection and inclusivity, she’s known to make, break and bend the “rules” of marketing/ copywriting in order to change the game and stand the fuck out. LUXE.COPY offers done for you copywriting services and proudly spits words for some of the biggest names in Insta-biz, helping them finesse their tone of voice and market their services resulting in big impact, sold out programs and money in the bank. With an obnoxious need to prove that your words matter, Jaye created the COPY.CLIQUE. An online community designed to teach business owners how to strategically DIY their copy, build connections (with *their* humans) and sell using the power of words (aaaand a dash of human psychology). A proud people pusher, she enjoys making people squirm by going extra deep in copy brief sessions and pushing the limits to make the most impact in business and this crazy thing we call life. Follow Jaye on IG: https://www.instagram.com/_luxecopy/ To find out how you can get connected with Jaye and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Acupuncturist & Chinese herbalist, Mandy Gratzer. Mandy shares how after moving from Darwin to Perth, she had to start from scratch and build her business and clientele again.  One of the tougher times in her life, where she was making a loss, and how a divine opportunity came at the perfect time. Today she is turning over 6-figures, and also passionately teaching other acupuncturists the business of practicing!  Mandy also shares some great health & wellness tips for how we can stay regulated, and how acupuncture can help you. Listen in to Mandy's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals. ABOUT MANDY GRATZER: Mandy has been an Acupuncturist & Chinese herbalist for nearly 20 years. She trained both here in Australia and completed her internship in China. After practicing in Darwin for 12 years and running various country clinics to surrounding regional communities, she and her family moved to Perth where she navigated starting again and rebuilding a solid clinic presence in a new community. She now has a fully booked & thriving clinic in Maylands. Mandy’s passionate about sharing her experiences so that her patients & fellow practitioners feel supported, understood and empowered. Her mentorship program “A Guide to Setting up Clinic” supports new graduate practitioners to start out well in their practicing life. Mandy describes herself as the Aussie Acupuncturist Cheerleader and her passion lays in serving her community. As such, she has recently created the Acupuncturists Biz Hub and has big plans to empower and support practitioners in their clinic business endeavours. Follow Mandy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mandytheacuperth/ and https://www.instagram.com/acupuncturistsbizhub/  To find out how you can get connected with powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews business coach, author, entrepreneur, blogger, mental health clinician, and mother, Angela Henderson. Ange shares how she faced bankruptcy with her first e-commerce business, but managed to turn it around and go on to launch her successful coaching business helping thousands of women create 5-figure months & then onto 6/7- figure years without burning out. Ange also shares her decision behind refunding $60k worth of tickets sold for her retreat, and how she asked her husband for a divorce, PLUS a massive pep talk on how you can step into your power. This episode will help you get unstuck if you're feeling heavy! Listen in to Angela's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals. ABOUT ANGELA HENDERSON: Angela Henderson, you are a small business coach, author, entrepreneur, blogger, mental health clinician (15+ years’ experience with a master of social work degree) and most importantly a mother. You help small business owners all over the country, and the world, navigate the challenges of building a successful business while maintaining a life. Follow Ange on IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelahendersonconsulting/ Join The Women in Business Conference - Accelerating Your Growth for 2023. Live on November 3 + 4, 2022 - Virtual: https://www.angelahenderson.com.au/2-day-live-conference/?affiliate=ashley_matkovic To find out how you can get connected with powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Naturopath, Sarah Patterson. Sarah shares how she reached a state of burnout early on her business journey, and how she managed to turn that around within one month, all while business and life carried on like normal. This episode is a big permission slip to do business YOUR way, by tapping into your intuition and putting your health and energy first.  Sarah also shares her TITS method for tackling your to-do list minus the overwhelm, her tips for making marketing FUN, and of course her tips to reach a place of calm within yourself, so you don't burnout while chasing your dreams. Listen in to Sarah's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals! ABOUT SARAH PATTERSON: Sarah is a naturopath that helps female entrepreneurs swap their overwhelm, scattered brain and fatigue, for calm, clarity and energy so they can create and live the business and life of their wildest dreams. She became fully booked out within the first 6 months of starting her biz, and recovered from business induced burnout in 1 month, all while business and life carried on like normal. She has broken free from the mindset and mold of practicing as she was told she was supposed to and expected to as a naturopath, and has created her own business model that's sustainable and enjoyable for her. Follow Sarah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_chelle_/ Check out Frazzled to Free: https://sarah-chelle.newzenler.com/courses/frazzled-to-freakin-free To find out how you can get connected with Sarah and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Sales Transformation Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Consultant and CEO of Your Sales Co, Harriet Mellor. Harriet shares her journey from employee to business owner, and how she busted her imposter syndrome to go on and create a thriving business helping large corporates and small business owners make sales easy! She also shares some killer advice on how you can cultivate a rock solid sales mindset, overcome your fears when it comes to sales, follow up leads in a genuine way, detach from the outcome, and foster unwavering belief in what you're offering in the market. Listen in to Harriet's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals! ABOUT HARRIET MELLOR Harriet Mellor is a Sales Transformation Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Consultant and CEO of Your Sales Co. She is passionate about growing businesses and removing the stigma from Sales. Over the last 17 years, she's helped hundreds of top companies around the world (including her own) make more money using simple, powerful and proven sales strategies that work. From scaling Sales teams to million dollar business growth — by applying her Signature Sales Success Method, Harriet’s clients have experienced impactful and sustainable results. In addition to her work with Enterprise and Corporate businesses as a Big-Picture Sales Consultant Harriet supports small business owners through her online programs, courses & coaching. Harriet is on a mission to empower 1000 business owners and sales people to grow to 6 and 7 figures (and beyond) using simple and well-planned processes with focus on Sales activities and efforts.  Follow Harriet on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harrietsalescoach/  Listen to Harriet's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sell-like-you/id1628944031 To find out how you can get connected with Harriet and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Former Breakfast Radio & TV personality, PR & Marketing Phenomenon, Podcast host of Champagne Confidence & First Time Parents, Body Positive and Mental Health advocate, Key Note Speaker, Heidi Anderson! Heidi gets real about her business and healing journey in this interview, showing that if you listen to your heart, do the healing work, and show up for yourself that it all works out! She candidly shares one of her tougher moments in business, when she realised that her group coaching program was no longer lighting her up, how she did some deep inner work, and how she managed the transition of winding that down and finding her purpose again. Heidi also shares some of her epic PR stunts she's done over the years to get you thinking outside the box, as well as some great practises you can implement to start peeling back the layers and uncovering your own true purpose. Listen in to Heidi's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals! ABOUT HEIDI ANDERSON: A perfectly imperfect combination of no BS and bang-on wisdom, she’s the top-rating radio presenter and TV personality turned PR queen, Memph’s mum, Griffo’s misso, self-love & mental health advocate, author and host of the chart-topping podcast, Champagne Confidence. Heidi made headlines in 2012 after announcing her struggle with chronic anxiety live on air.  Her story reached over 2 million people online.  Since then, Heidi shared her real & relatable journey from self-loathing to self-love & unwavering confidence with her community. Never one to shy away from taboo topics, Heidi was born to be on stage where she speaks confidently and completely unfiltered.  Her keynote gigs have been described as “entertaining”, “engaging”, “inclusive” and “stand-out”.   A professional hype queen with a dream of taking her stage show on the road, she inspires women worldwide to love themselves as they are. Single handedly disrupting the world of PR, Heidi launched her coaching programs in true Heidi style (flying a plane down WA’s coast with a “Heidi Anderson - the Queen of PR” banner, and strutting through shopping centres in just a bra and undies, obviously).  After 15 years in the media, she makes demanding attention look and feel effortless. Follow Heidi on IG: https://www.instagram.com/_heidianderson/ Pre-order Heidi's new book: https://heidi-anderson.mykajabi.com/Drunk-On-Confidence-Book  To find out how you can get connected with Heidi and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Social Media Coach, and multi 6-figure business owner, Carissa Hill. Carissa shares her rock bottom moment of having a staff member lying and stealing from her, and how she didn't let that stop her forging forward to go on and work herself out of her 3 stores, create two more businesses and take them to multi 6-figures, including a $750k+ launch! Carissa also shares how to get in your ideal clients heads, create binge-worthy content, plus her marketing and social media tips that are working in todays market, and how she manifested $360k to buy the rainforest next to her house! Listen in to Carissa's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals! ABOUT CARISSA HILL: Carissa Hill started a spray tan business from home when she was 21 and grew it into a chain of 3 stores that ran without her in them by the age of 25. She also launched her own wholesale range of hair extensions and got it up to 6 figures in 12 months. Carissa started teaching other salon owners how to use social media to get clients in 2014 and has helped over 4000+ entrepreneurs to double their businesses so far. Carissa is passionate about human connection, understanding people and running your business with love vs ego. She lives on top of Tamborine Mountain with her 2 sons and owns the rainforest next door (introvert life) Follow Carissa on IG: https://www.instagram.com/carissahillcoach/ Join Carissa's FREE FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/839257856117898  To find out how you can get connected with powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Business + Mindset Coach, Speaker & Best Selling Author, Em Gee. Em shares her rock bottom moment of having a failed launch (including receiving less than ideal feedback) to how she embraced an unstoppable mindset to go on and have a 6 figure launch in January 2022! Em also shares her tips and tricks for how to manage the launching rollercoaster of emotions, including some very practical advice on how to manage your mindset and limiting beliefs that crop up. Listen in to Em's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals! ABOUT EM GEE: In five years as a solo-preneur Em Gee has become a best selling author and international business and mindset coach to women all over the world. Her unwavering belief in all women to shine as leaders in their own fields, has led her to teach 'unstoppability' as a quality already there to be unleashed from within every single business owner she works with. As a mum of two young girls, Em Gee prides herself on being transparent, authentic and true to her values, all while scaling her business in ways not everyone expects. Thinking out of the box is her style, paving the way for others to do the same and get equally unstoppable results. Follow Em on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_emgee/ Get Em's book here: https://www.therealemgee.com/thebook  Get in touch with Em: https://www.bethinkdocoaching.com/ To find out how you can get connected with Em and other amazing female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews founder of ABS Succession Lawyers, Evelyn Burke-Shyne. Evelyn shares her story of how she started her business during the pandemic, and now enjoys more freedom and flexibility in her working life. She also gets really raw and shares about recent struggles in her family life has a flow on effect to her business, and how taking a step back was the best thing she could do for her mental health. Listen in to Evelyn's winning marketing strategy that won her 20 new clients, her go-to mindset hacks, and a juicy secret! ABOUT EVELYN: Evelyn is a lawyer with over 19 years’ experience in the focus areas of estate planning and estate administration. She strongly believes that effective, efficient and appropriate Wills and succession planning is vital for each and every individual. Evelyn founded her law firm in the midst of the COVID pandemic in August 2020. She works together with clients by educating them about the process, the documents, the options available to them and how to put those objectives into an appropriate plan. Get in touch with Evelyn: https://www.abssuccessionlawyers.com.au/ To find out how you can get connected with Evelyn and other amazing female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Confidence on Camera Coach, Carmen Braidwood Carmen shares how and why she transitioned from her restrictive career in radio to her life today as a small business owner, and how her bank balance, health and life have flourished since doing so! She also gets really raw and shares about her personal health battles, plus how putting the pressure on yourself to achieve no matter what can be detrimental.  A testament to her new path, Carmen now vulnerably shares her journey and her unfiltered self with her loyal community of followers. Listen in to hear Carmen's top three tips to boost your confidence when it comes to putting your face on video, plus her unique mindset hacks to get through the tough days as a small business owner. ABOUT CARMEN: Carmen Braidwood is a Confidence on Camera Coach, broadcaster (and proud poodle Mum) - with more than 20 years' experience in commercial radio and TV. Seen around Australia as a regular presenter on the Nine Network’s Destination WA, she’s also notched up appearances on Nine News, The Today Show, The Project and Today Tonight. As Australia's Confidence on Camera Coach, Carmen's programs and workshops help you trade awkward, unprofessional moments on camera for the polish of a broadcast professional. Perth radio listeners will know Carmen from her stints on 6PR’s Breakfast & Weekend Breakfast and a run of seven years hosting 96fm’s much-loved Breakfast Show. Follow Carmen @oncamerawithcarmen To find out how you can get connected with Carmen and other amazing female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode Marketing Strategist and Consultant, Vanessa Geraghty from Vivacity Marketing shares how she has recently gone through the toughest years of her life, facing some big life & biz challenges including a divorce, losing all her clients in covid, having her Instagram hacked, and not knowing when she will be able to see her family again. Vanessa shares how she came through the dark days, kept showing up for her community and has rebuilt her 6-figure global business. She also shares her top marketing hacks to set you up for success as we move into the new financial year; her mindset hacks that got her through the tough times, and also her networking tips! ABOUT VANESSA: Vanessa Geraghty is a Marketing Strategist and Marketing Consultant and is originally from Dublin, in Ireland. She moved to Perth in 2009, and she launched Vivacity Marketing in July 2017 in Perth, after being made redundant from her corporate marketing job. Vivacity Marketing is a boutique digital marketing agency and consultancy, which specialises in helping small businesses master their marketing, no matter where they are in their business journey. Vanessa’s agency helps clients with: • marketing strategy and planning • web design + copy • digital marketing including: SEO, Google Ads and Facebook Ads. Vanessa also works with start up small businesses with her 8-week online course Marketing School. Check her out here: https://www.vivacitymarketing.com.au/ To find out how you can get connected with Vanessa and other amazing female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode graphic designer, Tracy Fryer from Design Studio Perth shares how she grew her business from zero clients to a team all within 2 years during a pandemic. She also kindly shares some of her business tips, her mindset hacks, and the wake-up call she needed to finally quit her job after 5 years of thinking about it. Tracy is a seasoned professional of working in creative industries, helping time poor and overwhelmed business owners who have no idea where to start, create an impactful and unforgettable brand, and get their time back to do more of the things they love. Check her out here: https://designstudioperth.com.au To find out how you can get connected with Tracy and other amazing female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

NW Marketing was earning a healthy 6-figures with a team of five in 2020, then the pandemic hit and she lost her two biggest shopping centre clients, and had to let two of her team members go. In this episode Nikola shares her incredible story of pivoting and thriving when the worst possible situation hits. Including: How she rebuilt her business after losing her 2 biggest clients in COVID How she created 3 new income streams, including one passive income stream How you can get crystal clear on your WHY behind your business The steps to creating a winning offer and how to communicate it to your community Nikola Willis started NW Marketing with the goal of bringing her knowledge of marketing strategy to hard-working small business owners who on average did not have ready access to this type of marketing service. With over 22 years of marketing experience (the majority spent in the shopping centre marketing world), Nikola has a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience when it comes to working alongside small businesses to achieve the results they deserve! Check Nikola out: https://www.nw-marketing.com.au/ To find out how you can get connected with Nikola and other amazing female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

At 15 Ezereve was told she wasn’t good enough to be playing music, so she put her dream on hold for 10 years. Now she spends her days playing paid gigs, winning awards, helping budding musicians believe in themselves through Gig School, and creating the first instant online booking service for booking live musicians in Perth (Champagne Agency) www.champagneduo.com.au/directory Ezereve also shares: How she broke through to make this her full time gig and her advice for budding musicians Her advice for business owners on how to juggle it all – 4 kids and 3 businesses! Her biggest WIN in business and her lessons along the way Ezereve is one half of Champagne Wedding Duo, who won first place in the Bride’s Choice Awards 2021 for live wedding entertainment in Perth, as well as first place in the national Australian Wedding Awards 2021 for live wedding entertainment! The duo performed at over 100 weddings in 2021. From an overflow of enquiries, Ez and Reilly started Champagne Agency, the first agency to have an instant online booking system for live musicians in Perth. They have also started Gig School, providing workshops and coaching for up and coming musicians. Ezereve is also a mum of four with her own solo projects, and has raised $50K for charities through her music. Ezereve was the voice of the recent Karrinyup Shopping Centre Christmas radio jingle, and has featured as a soloist for the Perth Symphony Orchestra! To find out more about Ezereve: https://www.champagneduo.com.au/ To find out how you can get connected with Ezereve and other amazing female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/ 

Kate De Jong is the Founder & Director of Inspired Business specialising in Business & Marketing Strategy Consulting. In this raw interview Kate shares how an unexpected tax bill of $9k had the potential to send her bankrupt, but being able to use the power of her mindset she was able to create her best ever launch with a 90% conversion rate. Kate is passionate about helping women to start and grow thriving businesses they love. After spending nearly fifteen years as a corporate Consulting Engineer in Environmental Engineering, Kate stepped out on her own in 2014 following a life crisis, to start her own coaching business. She's never looked back. Kate now spends her days teaching other women the skills and strategies required to thrive in business, so they too can make great money doing what they love. Find more about Kate here: https://katiedejong.com To find out how you can get connected with Kate and other amazing female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

Tara Clark is the Founder and Lead HMUA of Black Lash Makeup and mother to 4.  She received her first qualification in Makeup Artistry over 20 years ago but only turned her devotion to cosmetics into her full time gig after the birth of her son, Finn. In this interview, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic asks Tara to share: How she not only survived, but thrived in the pandemic in an events industry. How she got featured on the cover of FIVE Wedding and Bride Magazine issues. Her top mindset hacks, her advice for the tough times, her breakdown moment and her breakthrough moment. Black Lash Makeup's mission is to help women feel comfortable and confident wearing makeup and understand that feeling beautiful is about being the best version of you. They provide services for Branding photography, Special Events and Bridal as well as private lessons and workshops. Find out more here: https://www.blacklashmakeupdesign.com.au/ To find out how you can get connected in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/ 

Fusion Founder, Ashley Matkovic, interviews Business Coach Steph Gorton, a 2-time six figure business owner who was able to quit her day job just 9 months after launching her first business, and has now coached 100+ start up business owners to believe in themselves and go for it too.  This interview is straight talking mindset GOLD, a must listen if you’re feeling like the fear and doubt are stopping you from achieving what you know you're capable of. We chat: Strategies to deal with the rollercoaster of emotions that being a business owner brings - guilt, comparison, fear, failure, people pleasing.  Steph’s personal feelings and mindset journey during the Coronavirus. Practical tips to create new subconscious belief systems. How you can ditch the FEAR and start SHOWING UP the way YOU want to. How to deal with friends or family that aren’t as supportive about your business as you’d hoped. Steph’s book recommendations to strengthen your mindset.  Steph has just launched her Purpose & Profit Mastermind: check it out https://stephgorton.com/ Become a Fusion member and join these interviews live: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

Ever wondered what’s unfolding in the world during this pandemic on an energetic/spiritual level? Fusion Founder, Ashley Matkovic, interviews Abundance Coach, Loren Trlin for a fresh perspective on how we are shifting levels of consciousness, and how, as business owners, we can make the most of these new world opportunities. How she went from serial business starter, to quadrupling her coaching business. Her thoughts on what’s really happening with the Coronavirus and a collective shift in levels of consciousness. How we can shift from a fear mindset into an opportunity mindset. Some practical tips to stay grounded amongst the chaos. How we can make the most of the new world opportunities. The incredible opportunities for new business owners right now. The key principle to continue charging confidently for goods & services during a pandemic.

Fusion Founder, Ashley Matkovic, interviews 3-time author and self made millionaire Denise Duffield-Thomas.  Listen to find out: How life changed for Denise during the Coronavirus pandemic. Handling our money stories that are being triggered during a pandemic. How to ditch the guilt, and be more chill. Denise’s personal money mindset journey, including the money stories she’s had the reshape to become a self-made millionaire. The most common money mindset blocks that female entrepreneurs come up against. Denise’s advice for people marketing their businesses during times of crisis. Current challenges Denise is facing. Denise’s new book subject EXPOSED. How to raise your prices confidently. How to raise kids with a positive money mindset. How a simple childhood birthday tradition could inhibit your kids dreams coming true!