REAL TALK | REAL PEOPLE [Formerly the ”Open For Business Podcast”] Hosted by Anthony Murphy Topics include business, health, mindset, growth, wealth, politics, religion and more! Do you have a topic or guest suggestion? Email anthony@anthonygmurphy.com
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Tuesday Mar 29, 2016
Tuesday Mar 29, 2016
In this episode of the Open for Business podcast we have made it to the 6 month mark with Episode 025 and this show is all about YOU!
As we have reached the 6 month mark there is a new goal! The new goal is to continue creating weekly episodes right through to the 1 year mark that provide you with value, entertainment and inspiration to help you grab life by the horns and DO YOUR THING!
In this episode, I am asking my amazing listeners and that includes you, for your feedback, comments and thoughts on what you like, dislike and want to hear on upcoming shows! You have the power to shape your future and the future of this podcast!
Let’s jump straight into the show! It’s time to become…Open for Business!
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Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that! Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!
That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au!
Monday Mar 21, 2016
Monday Mar 21, 2016
In this episode of the Open for Business podcast we are jumping into the relatively new and for some people terrifying world of Live Streaming!
Live Streaming adds a whole new dimension to social media and video based content and it’s really starting to gain people’s attention! One of the first live streaming apps to launch on mobile phones was Meerkat in March 2015. A week later, Twitter launched Periscope and the rest is history! Now in early 2016 there are many different live streaming platforms available including, Blab, Meevee and Facebook Live. Each have their own different look and feel, as well as some platforms designed for different methods and ways of streaming / enagaging. One thing is for sure, video content is king and live streaming is here to stay. Let’s break down the different platforms and get you conformable with the idea of doing some live streaming of your own!
It’s time to jump straight into the show! It’s time to become…Open for Business!
LIVE STREAMING APPS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:
1. Meerkat
2. Periscope
3. Blab
5. Meevee
To get the mobile apps, just head to the iTunes app store or Google Play for android!
RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
#AskAG Facebook Live show Wednesday nights 8:30pm AEST
My Top 10 Tips for Creating an Awesome Live Stream - PDF
Katch – record and store your Periscopes and Meerkat streams so they live on!
Tips for Facebook Live – how to get the most out of your live stream!
Check out an old Periscope I did which I stored with Katch!
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LET’S MAKE THIS GROW!
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IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU!
Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that! Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!
That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au!
Tuesday Mar 15, 2016
Tuesday Mar 15, 2016
In this episode of the Open for Business podcast it’stime to get serious about video! James Tew, ‘The Aussie Video Guy’ is back inthe house to talk about how video content is king moving forward in 2016 andhis brand new online course, ‘How to create amazing video for less than $200’.
The world cannot get enough of video content right nowand we are not talking flash, expensive, high end production. The video thathas the most traction and attention is personal video for YouTube, Snapchats,Periscopes and Facebook Live’s etc. You can create video any time of the daywith nothing more than your smartphone! It’s a broadcast and filming studioright in your hand! If you want to take your footage to the next level and useit to explode the growth of your brand then listen in because we have thesolution for you!
Let’s jump straight into the show! It’s time to become…Open for Business!
TOPLEARNINGS FROM THIS EPISODE:
1. Video isthe content type with the most attentionright now and that isn’t going to change!
2. You don’tneed to spend a thousand dollars in order get started…less than $200 will do the trick!
3. Tell yourstory through video, provide value,include a call to action and see the results for yourself!
RESOURCESAND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
James Tew’s online course!
How to create amazing video for lessthan $200! – Click to buy the course righthere!
(This is an affiliate link, whichmeans James will give me a bit of pocket money if you purchase the course via this link!)
JamesTew.me – Visit James’s blog, lots of value to be found
James Tew’s YouTube Channel – Make sure you hit subscribe to never miss anotherof his videos again!
Facebook page – Where James posts his good stuff….
Twitter – Hit James up on Twitter and tell him you heard himon the show!
Snapchat –add James with his username - tewdawg88
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LET’SMAKE THIS GROW!
If you enjoyed this episode, thebiggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes forOpen for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boostour ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one ofthem. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?
IT’SMADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU!
Thank you again for joining meagain this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could belistening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listento this episode and I truly appreciate that! Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere
That’s it for this episode! Thankyou again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy orvia email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au!
Monday Mar 07, 2016
Monday Mar 07, 2016
In this episode of the Open for Business podcast it’s time to talk social media and which platform or platform’s are right for you and the business or brand your trying to build!
Let’s face it, social media is something we all have something to do with every day and its also something that we are exposed too on a daily basis! So much of the way the world works revolves around. It is a world unto it’s self! Don’t let that scare you off because social media is one of the best tools you can use to make the magic happen for your startup or small business. In 2016, its essential that you have a presence online if you are serious about reaching your audience and building your presence in the space you operate! In this episode, I want to go in-depth on how you can choose the right platform for you and tools to help you automate and make things as easy as possible!
Let’s jump straight into the content! It’s time to become Open for Business!
RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
Buffer – automation for your social media
Meet Edgar – scheduling and auto re-posting of your awesome content
Hootsuite – another automation tool! (Not one that I have used yet)
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LET’S MAKE THIS GROW!
If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost our ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one of them. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?
IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU!
Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that! Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!
That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au!
Tuesday Mar 01, 2016
Tuesday Mar 01, 2016
In this episode of the Open for Business podcast weare talking to the Joe Drew, the co-founder of a business based in Sydney thatoperates around taking people’s rubbish bins in and out on bin day! Yes, thatit exactly how they started out and they are now running a growing businessthat has several full time employees and the sky is the limit!
I had a ripper time recording this interview with Joeand we go behind the scenes on how he and his business partner Amos, startedtheir very own company all from one single, good idea! It’s just anotherawesome story that goes to prove anyone can start their own business and with abit of hard work, anything is possible!
Let’s get straight into the content! It’s time tobecome Open for Business!
TOPLEARNINGS FROM THIS EPSIODE
1. Everybusiness solves a problem. If you have the solution you can start a business justlike Joe & Amos!
2. Don’t worryabout the finer details, get out there, get building and make things happen!
3. Just giveit a go! What’s the worst that can happen when there is a chance for HUGEupside!
RESOURCESAND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
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YOURTHOUGHTS?
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LET’SMAKE THIS GROW!
If you enjoyed this episode, thebiggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes forOpen for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boostour ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one ofthem. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?
IT’SMADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU!
Thank you again for joining meagain this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could belistening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listento this episode and I truly appreciate that! Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!
That’s it for this episode! Thankyou again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy orvia email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au!
Monday Feb 22, 2016
Monday Feb 22, 2016
In this episode of the Open for Business podcast it’s time to talk creating awesome content for your website! If your anything like most people you will struggle at some point to think of great content to put out there into the world! We often have great ideas on the next big topic, blog headline or theme for a video but they disappear as quickly as we think of them! Other times, its just a blank page and you have no idea where to start! I struggle lot of the time! Sure, I can type out plenty of words and wack them up on the website but it needs to be worthwhile reading and provide value for you the reader, listener or viewer! Good thing is that there are many articles out there to help jog your memory! One of my favorites comes from Copyblogger.com and has a ripper infographic to go with it! It’s time to brainstorm some high value content!
Let’s jump straight into it! It’s time to become Open for Business!
INFOGRAPHIC FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:
1.
Like this infographic? Get more content
marketing tips from Copyblogger.
RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
22 Ways to Create Compelling Content When You Don’t Have a Clue (Infographic) – Copyblogger.com
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LET’S MAKE THIS GROW!
If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost our ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one of them. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?
IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU!
Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that! Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!
That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au!
Image: Copyright: sifotography / 123RF Stock Photo
Monday Feb 15, 2016
Monday Feb 15, 2016
In this episode of the Open for Business podcast Sam Kurikawa, founder of GIVEGET is here to help young entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups and other business people to get shit done! And that’s not the best bit! You don’t need cash! Not your credit card either! You just need to RECIPROCATE! In English, that means if you need something done like, copywriting, logo design or even website development you can have it done without paying a cent! All you need to do is offer your services to another person looking for the skills that you have and you will build up credit that you can use online for any of your needs! How good is that for those of us that don’t have millions lying around in the bank…yet!
Let’s jump straight into the content! It’s time to become Open for Business!
TOP LEARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE:
1. Money makes the world go around, but money’s not everything!
2. GiveGet is just like ‘karma’, do something nice for someone and get something nice in return!
3.
We all have
a business inside of us, sometimes we just can’t find the tools!
RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
Visit the GiveGet website! You can start right away!
GIVEGET Facebook page – Give them a ‘like’!
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YOUR THOUGHTS?
Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to know your thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want you get the most out each episode that you can!
LET’S MAKE THIS GROW!
If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost our ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one of them. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?
IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU!
Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that! Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!
That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au!
Tuesday Feb 09, 2016
Tuesday Feb 09, 2016
In this episode of the Open for Business podcast it’s time to take the next step after choosing and registering your domain name! That is to start your website build! It’s an exciting time because you start to see your vision come to life and you can share it with the world! I have had experience building different websites (not by coding though, I’m certainly not a coder, unfortunately!) and it can be really fun putting your creative juices to work! The only problem is that like many things across the world wide web, there is an endless amount of providers and platforms that you can choose from! Let me narrow things down for you and share my experiences with the platforms and developers that I have trailed and currently use today!
Let’s jump into the content! It’s time to become…Open for Business!
WEB DEVELOPERS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:
1. Wordpress – Create a free website or easily build a blog on WordPress.com. Hundreds of free, customizable, mobile-ready designs and themes.
RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
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LET’S MAKE THIS GROW!
If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost our ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one of them. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?
IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU!
Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that! Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!
That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au!
Tuesday Feb 02, 2016
Tuesday Feb 02, 2016
In this episode of the Open for Business podcast we talk to Harry Sanders from Studio Hawk! Harry is eighteen, just finished his school years already runs his own web design company located in Docklands, Melbourne that offers affordable web solutions including Responsive design, eCommerce, Dynamic websites and social media websites!
The web is ever-changing and there are new web design techniques being developed daily. Harry and his team make it their mission to stay up-to-date on the newest web development practices at all times. As Harry puts in his bio: We do this because web design is more than just a business to us; it is our passion.
Let’s find out just how Harry founded his own business before he even left school!
It’s time to become Open for Business!
TOP TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
1. Your never too young to start a business! Harry is living proof! Good on ya mate!
2. You don’t need loads of money to start your own business! Just a passion to succeed!
3. Get to know your customers and provide as much value as possible! Value attracts trust!
RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
StudioHawk.com.au – Check out the website!
Getting Down To Business – The youth entrepreneurial program Harry was involved with!
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YOUR THOUGHTS?
Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to know your thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want you get the most out each episode that you can!
LET’S MAKE THIS GROW!
If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost our ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one of them. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?
IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU!
Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that! Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!
That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au!
Monday Jan 25, 2016
Monday Jan 25, 2016
In this episode of the Open for Business podcast I want to share with you the power of goal setting to achieve more than you think is possible! You will find that setting SMART goals will make sure you are on a laser focused path towards placing loads of big tick marks all over your list of goals and to-do’s! It is my strong belief that we as humans need to have goals to keep us motivated, centered and with a clear direction for our life. Today I help you break down the acronym SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-bound) to make sure your goals are as effective and powerful as they can be! Success is just a SMART goal away team!
Let’s jump straight into the content! It’s time to become Open for Business!
TOP TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
1. Write down your SMART goals! Grab a piece of paper or your laptop and write. them. down. Then go back and look over them regularly to make sure you are on track!
2. Break down your goals into ‘micro’ goals. Strip your goal back to bite size pieces in order to achieve these small goals quickly and have regular quick wins that will keep you motivated.
3. Make your self accountable! Tell your family or friends, your partner or boss, a Facebook group or mentor, whoever it might be. Tell them your goal and ask them to check back with you to see how your going. OR you can leave a comment in the show notes below for this episode and myself and the rest of the OFB team will help you stay on track!
RESOURCES AND LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
You don’t need a whole lot of CASH to start a business of your own!
BLOG POST: Why the best time to start a business is when you already have a job!
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YOUR THOUGHTS?
Please let me know in the comments section below! If you didn’t like it, let me know that too! Constructive feedback and suggestions are always welcome! I’d love to know your thoughts! After all, Open for Business is about helping you, so I want you get the most out each episode that you can!
LET’S MAKE THIS GROW!
If you enjoyed this episode, the biggest complement you can give is to leave a rating and review in iTunes for Open for Business! Reviews are extremely helpful to boost our ranking and help this show get noticed! Plus, I read each and every one of them. P.S. Here’s a ‘how-to’ if your note sure?
IT’S MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU!
Thank you again for joining me again this week. There are so many other podcasts and experts that you could be listening to instead, but you have shared some of your precious time to listen to this episode and I truly appreciate that! Without you as a listener, the podcast goes nowhere!
That’s it for this episode! Thank you again and remember you can get in touch with me anytime on Twitter @anthonygmurphy or via email anthony(at)openforbusiness(dot)net(dot)au!