this is business
Episodes
302 want to start a business? you may have similar questions
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alisha had some questions for Kayla & Glen about starting about a physiotherapy business. They chat about:👉🏼 designing logos & websites👉...
301 these 6 things will help you make more money in your business this year
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Glen and Kayla share what they’re cutting and where they’re doubling down in their businesses this year. They chat about: 👉🏼 not working wit...
227 better not bigger when it comes to your business
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most business owners start out chasing some kind of freedom, yet often it's growth that ends up trapping them. In today's episode Glen sits down with ...
226 how to buy or sell a business the right way
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buying or selling a small business? Adrian chats with Kieran James from businesssales.com.au about how to prepare your business for sale, what buyers ...
225 how to make podcasts that aren’t extremely boring (live from SXSW Sydney)
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last month Glen was on a panel at SXSW Sydney with podcast pros Rosie Waterland (Just The Gist) and Rachel Corbett (Nova's Head of Podcasts) sharing t...
224 how to build resilience & bounce back from setbacks (with Jay Pottenger part 3/3)
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode, Kayla and Jay talk about resilience - what it really means for business owners and how to strengthen that muscle so you can bou...
224 how to reduce stress and burnout & stay calm under pressure (with Jay Pottenger part 2/3)
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of this mini-series, Kayla and Jay go deeper into stress. They chat about how it really works in your brain, the role of technology in ram...
224 how to manage the busy business brain (with Jay Pottenger part 1/3)
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a business owner, you’re juggling a million hats and it’s easy to end up in constant fight-or-flight mode. In this first episode with mental he...
223 adapting to AI + why we resist change with Michael McQueen
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is changing how every business operates but not every team is ready to change with it. Futurist and author Michael McQueen joins Adrian Smith to un...
222 Nick Sinclair on ego, burnout, letting go and transforming as a founder
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Sinclair built TOA Global into the world’s largest offshoring partner for accountants, but the real story is what happened when the growth, ego...
221b retirement was never the goal, what Warren Buffet told him & navigating change (former CEO of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster)
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes joins Glen live from SXSW to share stories from leading two of the world’s most recognisable companies...
221 how to get your first 10 clients without ads
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you don’t have clients, you don’t have a business. In this episode, Glen and Kayla break down practical, no-fluff ways to land your first 10 cl...
220 buying and selling online businesses (with Steph Veal from Flippa)
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode recorded live from FinCon in Portland, Glen chats with Steph Veal from Flippa, a global marketplace for buying and selling digital bus...
219 things to fix in a struggling business
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like your business is in a slump? In this episode, Kayla Malss and Glen James break down five simple but powerful fixes to get your business b...
218 business partnership vs solopreneurship
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of this is business, Adrian & Kayla unpack the realities of business partnerships versus going solo, speaking about their own part...
217 are you the bottleneck in your business?
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you unknowingly slowing your business down? Glen & Kayla dig into the signs you might be the bottleneck and how to fix it. They unpack:👉🏿...
216 Adrian does an AI audit on Kayla's service-based business
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kayla puts her own marketing agency under the microscope for an optimisation audit with Adrian Smith from RunGopher! They uncover opportunities ...
215 AI must-dos for small business: start simple, save time, scale smart
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Using AI in your business doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this episode, Kayla and Adrian share some practical tips for small business owners wan...
214 when to quit your job and go full time in your side hustle
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of businesses start as side hustles, but when do you know it’s time to go all in? In this episode Glen and Kayla unpack the signs, risks, and ...
213 turning your product idea into a business (skincare case study)
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Megan from Adelaide wants to start a skincare business, but where does she begin? In this episode, Glen and Adrian unpack the steps for turning an ide...
212 turning a YouTube side hustle into a real business
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Glen James is joined by Adrian Smith from RunGopher to unpack a question from Jono who’s building a flight simulator content brand c...
211 stop saying yes to the wrong things in your business
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over time, it’s easy for business owners to slip into saying yes to clients, projects, and opportunities that don’t actually serve the bigger pict...
210 should nurse Jane start a business?
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Glen sits down with Jane, a critical care nurse and uni educator, who’s wondering if she could turn her experience into a business o...
209 how to charge and set prices (part 2)
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Glen and Kayla are back for part 2 on how to charge and set prices, this time with a practical example for a service-based business...
208 how to charge and set prices (part 1)
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How much should you charge? Should you discount for clients you really want to work with? In this episode, Glen and Kayla dive into the real-life chal...
207 wwwd: Brok scaled a DJ agency to 4000 gigs a year, now what?
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this 'what would we do?' episode, Glen and Kayla sit down with Brok Neilsen, founder of Together Agency, to unpack his business goals and pain poin...
206 ask Glen: impostor syndrome, impact return, building a brand + more
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Glen sits down with Trinity, a listener and law student from Newcastle, who flips the script and interviews him about his business jou...
205 owning the room (with Chelsea Pottenger part 3/3)
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From team meetings to keynote stages, Chelsea breaks down what it really takes to become a captivating communicator in the final ep of our communicati...
205 working the room (with Chelsea Pottenger part 2/3)
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Networking doesn’t have to feel cringe. In part 2 of our communication mini-series, Chelsea and Kayla talk through how to connect meaningfully, show...
205 nailing the pitch (with Chelsea Pottenger part 1/3)
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of this mini-series, Chelsea Pottenger shares how to create a pitch that connects and converts, whether you're presenting to investors, ap...
204 how to know if you're on the right track with your business
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So… how do you actually know if you’re on the right track in your business? In this episode, Glen and Kayla get real about the early years, what "...
203 the two types of business: empire or lifestyle
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to build an empire or a lifestyle business? Glen and Kayla unpack the difference, what business success looks like for them and why defini...
202 Gina left her legal career after having kids to start a business
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of leaving the employee life to start a business? Gina did - with no roadmap, a warehouse lease, and two kids in tow. She and Glen chat ...
201 Glen's business update: burnout, risk, and the new studio setup
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re *finally* kicking off season 2 with a behind-the-scenes look at what’s really been going on. Glen and Kayla get candid about burnout, bounci...
website best practices for small businesses
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kayla chats with Matt Bishop from Superbrick Studio who shares insights on building websites that grow with businesses. He discusses ...
WWWD: physio business facing commute & staffing challenges
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Glen and Kayla take a look at a physiotherapy business owned by Chris who is facing challenges related to staffing, HR, and commuti...
how to align profit with purpose through charitable giving with Alana Nicholls
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kayla chats with Alana Nicholls from Pro Purpose who shares how businesses can align profit with purpose. She explains how to embed gi...
5 strategies to maximise your profits this Black Friday with Bec Laut
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Black Friday gives business owners a shot at big profits, but it’s easy to go overboard with discounts and end up barely breaking even. In today’s...
how to earn more money & work less in your business
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Glen James on his business story (startup, client acquisition, pricing, growth + more)
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, new cohost Kayla Malss interviews Glen about his career journey. From leaving school at 16 to working his way up the ranks of a fi...
entity structure basics, succession planning, exits & is it worth having a trademark?
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Glen answers some questions from Maddie about exit strategies, trust structures, protecting your IP and salary sacrificing as a bus...
biggest startup problems & how to solve them with Dream Big Social Club
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Glen chats with Lachlan Bradford and Robbie Hicks from Dream Big Social Club, a network for startups and investors. They touch on t...
10 questions about starting and growing a business
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Glen answers some great questions that were sent in from a listener about getting started in small business!Check out ConvertKit: https://bit.ly/3Vhv4...
from bootstrapping to VC: starting and scaling a business with Pascale Helyar-Moray
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Glen chats with Grow My Money founder, Pascale Helyar-Moray about her business journey from startup to growth phase. Grow My Money ...
small business financials with fractional CFO Anthea Austin (P&Ls, balance sheets, cashflow, planning + more)
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Managing your business finances doesn't have to be stressful with the right team in your corner! In fact, looking at your numbers can help you hit you...
apps and tools we use in our biz (tech stack deep dive with Kayla Malss)
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's business episode Glen and special guest Kayla Malss share all the tech tools they use within their businesses to manage invoicing, comms, p...
how to turn your customers into a loyal community with Paz Pisarski
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A fast way to grow your business is by building and nurturing a loyal community. Special guest Paz Pisarski from The Community Collective joins Glen o...
5 tips to help you through change, pricing your services & managing risks with Madeleine Babiolakis
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we're chatting about how to help your team navigate change with special guest Madeleine Babiolakis. Glen and Madeleine also talk ab...
you must get a reward (money) for the risk you take with Debbi Lim
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Glen chats with Debbi who is at a crossroads in her career as a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and has questions about going self emp...
marketing tips to attract clients and grow your business with Kayla Malss
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you offer a service or a product, harnessing the power of the internet can really help to propel your business forward. In today's episode Gle...
how we do this is money (BTS with Glen James)
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Glen lifts the curtain on this is money and answers your questions about the business and recent rebrand. If you want to hear part ...
mindset, resilience and Unstoppable Success with Jess Williamson
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our mindset when it comes to business is so important as often the biggest roadblock we face is ourselves. In today's episode Glen chats with business...
starting & growing Surfolk, an e-commerce business
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Glen chats with small business owners Dave & Jazz who co-founded Surfolk during the height of covid lockdowns in 2021. The duo ...
starting a biz 101 (getting an ABN, registering a business name, invoicing, GST + more)
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Glen answers some FAQs around starting a business in Australia!👉 when do you need an ABN?👉🏼 do they expire?👉🏽 do you have to do a BAS?👉...
sell better: sales strategies and how to close deals with Scott Smith
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you sell a product or service this episode is for you. Joining Glen is special guest Scott Smith who shares strategies and insights from his career...
this is business
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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