Today, we will talk about 5 very important tips for start-up Entrepreneurs plus lessons learned from entrepreneur of +20 years (that’s me your host Shelley Rogers.  Lastly, you will hear a short audio snippet from a Ted Talk that has had more than 27 Million views on YouTube.  Make sure you listen to the end to get our free resource which is 50-best-startup-tools & Resources for 2016/

Since innovating retail concepts with Calgary – Canada, Shashi Behl has revolutionised the retail industry. Focusing on niche markets, Behl’s company ‘Twisted Goods’ sells original and unique goods. Since then, Behl has opened ‘Joy Drop’ another niche retail which deals exclusively in jewellery and accessories with the same unique edge.

Winner of the 2013 Retailer of the Year Award from the Canadian Gift Association, Behl’s strong ambitions for the future means an exciting time for niche retail.

Welcome to Golden nugget Friday episode where we will be talking about the opportunities, risks and steps involved in taking your business global.  Lastly we will highlight a VERY successful private company here in Australia who expanded globally.  Yes the very popular Lorna Jane… They design and manufacture activewear and sportswear for women.  In 2014 Revenue recorded $166.2 Million According to the company’s report to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission.  They now have 215 stores globally + stockists in 54 countries and soon to be in 100 Nordstrom locations across USA. Lorna Jane was quoted saying. “We’re going from fishing in a pond, which is basically the Australian market, to the opportunity of fishing in the ocean. We believe we can double our profits over the next three years."

After representing Australia in rowing, Justin Sires decided to integrate in passion for sport into the emerging of commuter accessibility. Founding “PFL Spaces”, a project designed to incorporate cyclists and walkers and jogger’s lifestyles into corporate buildings.

The project has since expanded worldwide with the state-of-the-art facilities now in London and Portland, America to just name a few.

In this episode, Sires discusses how his lifestyle out of work contributes heavily to his entrepreneurial success, and how to learn to trust your gut when faced with the hundreds of tough decisions one if faced with on day-to-day basis.

Welcome to Golden nugget Friday episode where we will share the importance of following your instincts, hear Megan Schwab’s Ted Talk on the importance of listening to your own voice and lastly review 3 steps to help YOU MAKE INTUITIVE DECISIONS.

Former global leader of the Entrepreneurs Organisation, Jodie Dharmawan was the President and Director of PT Winner Garment Manufacturing, in which he leads 1500 employees. He was also the director of the Lee-Cooper Indonesia Clothing Company which contained over one hundred outlets worldwide and manufactures over 500,000 jeans per year!  Jody explains what it was like during the Asian Crisis in 1997 when Indonesia currencies depreciated sharply, experiencing drastic slowdowns in economic growth and loss of confidence by foreign investors. The effects of downward pressure on the rupiah by 800% lead to most Indonesian companies becoming insolvent and required restructuring.   Between August 1997 and December 1998, rapid job losses saw unemployment rise in Indonesia from 4.3 million to 13.7 million people.  Listen to how Jody explains his biggest challenges during this time and that having a peer to peer learning group helped him get past his fear.

Welcome to Golden nugget Friday episode where we will share the 10 qualities of successful Entrepreneurs, provide you with a tool to see if you have some of the top 10 qualities?   Lastly, highlight the key to success by understanding how to apply your greatest talents and strengths in everyday life with your executive, employees, even family and friends.

Sick of the corporate world, its corner office and its politics, Catriona Pollard decided to leave her successful career to launch herself in the entrepreneurial life. With her passion for social media and entrepreneurial drive, she set out and became one of Australia’s top 50 most influential women entrepreneurs in 2015.  She explains her “AH-HA” moment being on stage when she realised being in the spotlight was not about her it was about how her words could influence the audience businesses in a positive way.  Step into the spot light to make the world a better place.  Adapability and creativity is her greatest strength

Being the author of “Unknown to Expert”, Pollard founded CP Communications in 2001, in which it was recognised as one of Australia’s leading PR social media agencies.

Welcome to Golden nugget Friday episode. Today’s episode was inspired by my last guest Jamie Douraghy, he shares how mentors helped him see clearly and accelerate the sale of his company and understand his “why”!   Jamie now helps others discover their WHY, HOW and WHAT, (WHW). He says once you know your WHW, you'll know your way. You will integrate passion, purpose, and energy all in one meaningful direction.  Jamie has provided a free resource for you to determine your WHY.  In case you missed episode 17 I strongly recommend you zip on over and listen to this inspiring podcast.