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Do you have a will? Wills 101 talk by Jamie McDiarmid from Clearman Lawyers

Thu 10:00am 22 Jul 2021
Jamie McDiarmid from Clearman Lawyers presents about wills and estates. There is an educational and a Q and A session with plenty of 101 questions answers.

You are probably aware you have a number of choices for Will prep including the Public Trustee, do it online or purchase a will "kit" cheaply and DIY. Choice is yours, but here are great opportunity to hear from an experienced solicitor on the subject.

Jamie McDiarmid talks about Wills and estates

Meet our resident experts

Robert King

Robert King

Accountant

Robert is a fully qualified Chartered Accountant, Registered Tax Agent & Xero Guru. He spends his time helping clients through all stages of the business cycle from setting up a business through to its eventual sale.

Laura Sillano

Laura Sillano

Mortgage Lending

Laura is a Residential Mortgage Broker with over 11 years experience. She is passionate about educating her clients about their options, and provides mortgage lending advice that is grounded by life experience.

Helen Baker

Helen Baker

Financial Planning

Helen Baker, founder of On Your Own Two Feet, is an experienced financial adviser and firmly believes in the benefits of having a strong team of professionals to underpin your financial foundations.



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Starting a business: I wish someone had taught me this 20 years ago

Wed 21 Jul 2021

For 17 years in business I have ignored a couple of fundamental problems in my attitude toward the way that I was operating.

Having read Gerber many years ago and heeding the warning, I still ploug ...

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Who wants a small business? Surely Not!

Tue 20 Jul 2021

I read Gerber "The Emyth revisited" in about 2002 and never took much notice.

Little did I know that I had overlooked the fundamental lesson that comes from this book or via a MBA or business degre ...

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How do I get funding for my book project?

Sat 25 Apr 2020

Finding funding for any project can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be. If you need to amass a large amount of funding to begin your newest venture, the best way to begin is by directly searching ...

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When do Google Ads and Facebook Ads work?

Thu 23 Apr 2020

In this episode of Marketing 101, we're looking at the capabilities and costs of Facebook and Google Ads. Though it is possible to create a successful marketing campaign on these platforms, the costs  ...

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Where do I find a mentor and where can I loan some money?

Wed 22 Apr 2020

In today's episode of Business 101, I discuss the benefits of mentoring and loans. A mentor is an excellent idea for anyone who is seeking to improve themselves in some way, though they require commit ...

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Starting a business seminar by John Nayler

Mon 20 Apr 2020

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What are the marketing channels in 2020? 002

Thu 16 Apr 2020

In the next episode of Marketing 101, I'm here to discuss what to do to market your product. I'm going to touch on Facebook and Google ads, how to make a call to action, and what channels to market al ...

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Where do I start with marketing? eCentral Marketing Managers - 001

Wed 15 Apr 2020

To help share my experience as a marketing guru with the business world, I have started a series of videos teaching marketing 101. To start, this video is in response to a question from Sarah J Surtee ...

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The natural laws of trust - Greg Pritchard on the eCentral Business Show

Mon 09 Mar 2020

For the final segment of this four-part mini-series on the eCentral Business Show, Greg Pritchard spoke about the natural laws of trust. Trust can only be developed by nurturing relationships, and it  ...

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The core elements of trust - Greg Pritchard on eCentral Business Show

Mon 02 Mar 2020

Greg Pritchard again joins us at the eCentral Business Show to discuss one of the mentors who have helped define the businessman Greg is today. Using this example, Greg breaks down three of the core e ...

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The value of truly listening - Greg Pritchard on the eCentral Business Show

Mon 24 Feb 2020

When you actively listen to other people, then you can better understand what they are saying. If you fail to listen in a conversation, then that discussion may begin to feel one-sided. To ensure the  ...

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Speaking with inclusion - Greg Pritchard on the eCentral Business Show

Mon 17 Feb 2020

Speaking with inclusion means speaking with intention. Every conversation you have has a purpose, whether you're trying to convey meaning or understand something new. These conversations can also deve ...

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Christmas is coming with Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Mon 24 Dec 2018

Christmas is here! Is it already too late to buy a home? To help bring in the Christmas cheer is Pod Financial's Laura Sillano.

#Christmas #Holidays #MortgageBroker #PropertyInvestment #LauraSillano #PodFinancial #eCentral

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Why should I choose an interest only mortgage? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Sat 08 Dec 2018

Is there a sure-fire way to get around loans easier? The award-winning Laura Sillano is eCentral's resident expert mortgage broker, and in this episode, she gives us a thinker. Should you consider an interest-only mortgage? This is worth listening to.

#InterestOnly #Mortgage #MortgageBroker #LauraSillano #PodFinancial #eCentral

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How much should I borrow? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Fri 30 Nov 2018

How much should you borrow? Is that the right question to ask? eCentral's resident expert mortgage broker Laura Sillano draws expectations and hands us the reality of lending.

#MortgageBroker #FinancialPlanning #Lending #LauraSillano #PodFinancial #eCentral

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Are online mortgage calculators accurate? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Fri 23 Nov 2018

Online mortgage calculators could bring instant results and gratification. Going through the complications of one's finances, however, could get too real, too quickly. Our resident expert mortgage lender, the award-winning Laura Sillano helps make sense of these complications.

#OnlineMortgageCalculator #MortgageBroker #LauraSillano #PodFinancial #eCentral

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How do mortgage brokers calculate living expenses? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Fri 16 Nov 2018

The award-winning Laura Sillano is the eCentral Business Show's resident expert mortgage broker. Laura gives insider insight on how lenders come to accept or reject loan applications, starting with your everyday living expenses.

#MortgageBroker #Lender #PropertyInvestment #Finance #LauraSillano #PodFinancial #eCentral

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I am separating and I want to keep the family home - Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Fri 09 Nov 2018

Separation and relationship breakdowns are incredibly tough times for any family - learn what it means to keep the family home should this occur. Laura Sillano of Pod Financial joins John Nayler on the eCentral Business Show to help enlighten us further.

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What do Compliance Water Services do?

Wed 07 Nov 2018

If you or your business possesses any sort of water system, it's imperative to check for Legionella. Learn more about Legionella with Andrew and Jonathan of Compliance Water Services.

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How to minimise the risk of Legionella? Compliance Water Services

Thu 01 Nov 2018

Legionella is a real risk present in many establishments across Australia, is there a way to avoid these risks? Passionate specialists Andrew and Jon from Compliance Water Services shares some good insight.

#Legionella #LegionnairesDisease #ComplianceWaterServices #AndrewClifford #JonathonMutch

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Michelle Reeve, Waterlily - Success

Wed 31 Oct 2018

A true Queensland success story of tenacity, passion and dedication to her craft - Waterlily skin, body and spa products.

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October Mortgage News: Laura Sillano, Pod financial

Tue 30 Oct 2018

The mortgage industry is always changing and to give us our dose for the month of October, tune in to our resident expert and award-winning mortgage broker Laura Sillano from POD Financial.

#MortgageBroker #October #Updates #News #LauraSillano #PODFinancial

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Where are the risks of Legionella and Legionnaires' disease? Compliance Water Services

Thu 25 Oct 2018

Not to add stress, but to cause awareness, Legionella can grow in more ways than one. Andrew Clifford and Jonathon Much from Compliance Water Services flushes out where are the risks of Legionella and Legionnaires' disease?

#Legionella #LegionnairesDisease #ComplianceWaterServices #AndrewClifford #JonathanMutch

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Is there an age limit to mortgage lending? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Mon 22 Oct 2018

It's the age old question but is there an age limit to acquiring a home loan? Learn what lenders think from Laura Sillano of Pod Financial.

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What is Legionella? Compliance Water Services

Wed 17 Oct 2018

Legionella is of critical global importance. Do you know what it is? Allow Andrew Clifford and Jonathon Mutch of Compliance Water Services to explain.

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What is cross collateralisation? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Mon 15 Oct 2018

Cross collateralisation; is it a good idea, or just another loop you can get your toes trapped? Find out more from Laura Sillano of Pod Financial. #MortgageBroker #CrossCollateralisation #RealEstate #PropertyInvestment #PodFinancial #LauraSillano

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Who is Von Barnes from Pinnacle Properties?

Thu 11 Oct 2018

Put down your glass folks, there is no question that @Von Barnes is Queensland's Best real estate agent (IMHO). I have come to know Von thru regular time together. This amazing woman has a heart the size of a house with hugs to match. No wonder Pinnacle Properties do so well.

Take a time to listen and hear where Von comes from and why she gets such incredible results.

#realestate #propertymanagement #queenslandsbest #vonbarnes

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I want a loan. Can I run a business on the side? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Tue 09 Oct 2018

Side income must be a good thing for a mortgage, right? Not necessarily says resident expert mortgage broker Laura Sillano. In this interview, we discuss having a business on the side, or extra income and the way it is evaluated for a when making mortgage loan applications.

Watch this informative video if you have extra income streams and thinking property in the future - It's important to know.

Laura Sillano
Pod Financial
0422 320 497
home@podfinancial.com.au
#mortgages #investing #wealthmanagement #property

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What is equity and how do I calculate it? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Mon 01 Oct 2018

Equity takes on a completely different meaning in the world of home lending. Learn the in's and out's from resident expert, Laura Sillano of Pod Financial.

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Should I buy off the plan? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Mon 24 Sep 2018

Off the plan purchases - a wise investment decision or a gamble? Resident expert mortgage broker Laura Sillano from Pod Financial weighs in on the eCentral Business Show.

Reach out for Laura Sillano from Pod Financial on 0422 320 497.

#mortgagebroker #investmentproperty #podfinancial #laurasillano

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What fees are charged when I buy a property? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Mon 17 Sep 2018

Suddenly that 10 or 20% deposit you had saved in your bank account doesn't look so healthy after these fees are taken out. Learn more from Laura Sillano of Pod Financial.

Here are some general information from an expert mortgage broker. These things are not to be overlooked, people. Especially for the ones who are looking to buy either their first or next property.

#mortgagelending #propertyinvestment #realestate

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Why do applicants lie? Kim Acworth, Acworth Recruitment

Fri 14 Sep 2018

Why do applicants lie? It's so frustrating. You think you've employed the perfect candidate only to realise ... it's all a load of BS! Tune in to this episode with Kim Acworth of Acworth Recruitment to understand why applicants lie!

#recruitment #humanresources #hrconsulting #recruiting

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How do I reach my fullest potential? John Fitzgerald, Seven Steps to Wealth

Wed 12 Sep 2018

"Being all that you can be" is what John Fitzgerald shares about in this last instalment in a series about his book The Seven Steps to Wealth.

This one focuses on John being an all-around good guy. As he brings us to the heart of what he does, and why he's still doing it after decades, he is introducing us to a soft, but very important core, of such a strong personality.

#sevenstepstowealth #propertyinvestment #johnfitzgerald

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Why recycle on the spot? Rachel Baigent, Miltek Queensland

Tue 11 Sep 2018

A change in mindset and method when it comes to recycling. This episode taps onto Rachel Baigent's passion for recycling in an informative manner.

Rachel Baigent is a rare kind. She's not only passionate about taking care of the environment, her zeal spreads through the process of recycling to the ultimate result which is a better natural environment. Calling out business people to be responsible leaders and join the cause.

#recycling #miltekqueensland #environment #business #responsibility

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Mortgage Lending Update September 2018. Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Mon 10 Sep 2018

Banks have received a hiding lately, but is it all warranted? Check in with Laura Sillano of Pod Financial and see what all the noise is about in this special September mortgage update episode.

Before stepping into the property investment arena, it's wise to get your affairs in order. Know your stuff, do your homework. Laura has got us updated in the latest trends in Mortage Lending and she's sharing it right here, so keep it locked on eCentral.

#mortgagelending #propertyinvestment #laurasillano #realestate

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What is lean compacting? Rachel Baigent, Miltek Queensland

Mon 03 Sep 2018

Businesses are now looking for better ways to recycle. Rachel Baigent from Miltek Queensland shares one of them - Lean Compacting.

Never have I met someone who is not just allured by the future benefits of recycling, but is passionate about the process as well. Rachel is something else, and is easily one of the most environmentally zealous person there is.

Watch as she shares about Lean Compacting, and join in at her delight.

#miltekqueensland #recycling #leancompacting #business #environmentalresponsibility

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How do I make time work for me? John Fitzgerald, Seven Steps to Wealth

Fri 31 Aug 2018

Time waits for no one, but it could work for you. Author, property investor, and all-around good guy John Fitzgerald takes a look back at his investments and shares how time has worked wonders for property investors like him.

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Are we winning the war on waste? Rachel Baigent, Miltek Queensland

Tue 28 Aug 2018

Globally, Waste Management is a very pertinent and topical issue. Check-in with Rachel Baigent of Miltek Queensland to see what's trending.

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Finance and Affordability. John Fitzgerald, Seven Steps to Wealth

Mon 27 Aug 2018

John Fitzgerald, author, property investor, and all-round good guy sits down and talks about the 4th & 5th steps on his 7 Steps to Wealth.

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Can I get money out of my home to renovate? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Tue 21 Aug 2018

Resident expert mortgage broker Laura Sillano sits down on the eCentral Business Show to share insider knowledge about getting your next renovation financed.

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Why is China rejecting our recycling? Rachel Baigent, Miltek Queensland

Mon 20 Aug 2018

Where will our plastic waste go now? Rachel Baigent from Mil-tek Queensland tells us one way as she sits down with us on the eCentral Business Show

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How do I maximize my tax benefits? John Fitzgerald, Seven Steps to Wealth

Thu 16 Aug 2018

Get ready to doze-off, here's the most boring subject you'll ever listen to. John Fitzgerald—author, property investor, all-around good guy—sits down for the third time on the eCentral Business Show to talk about maximising tax benefits.

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Is Sweden's Recycling working?

Wed 15 Aug 2018

Waste, recycling, over-packaging and landfill. Next week we start a series with Rachel Baigent from Miltek Queensland about dealing with commercial waste and recycling.

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What is tax planning? Robert King, Xperion Accountants

Wed 15 Aug 2018

If your accountant friends aren't showing up for Trivia Night during the months of May and June, they're definitely not in Aruba enjoying the sand and sights - they're tax planning. Robert King sits down at the eCentral Business Show one more time to talk about tax planning.

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How can my parents help me buy a house? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Tue 14 Aug 2018

First time buying your own house? Mum and Dad can help. eCentral's resident expert mortgage broker Laura Sillano shares how.

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How do I optimize your property investment income? John Fitzgerald, Seven steps to wealth

Sat 11 Aug 2018

Cash flow, cash flow, cash flow. Do we need to say it one more time? Property investor and all-around good guy John Fitzgerald is back for this second episode about the Seven Steps to Wealth. This time John focuses on how to optimise income.

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How do I save on divorce? Helen Baker and Shannon Daykin

Fri 10 Aug 2018

Divorce can get costly, but is there a way to cut costs on your way to moving on? Our resident financial planner Helen Baker together with accredited family law specialist Shannon Daykin double teams in tackling this interesting topic.

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Are my personal assets protected by having a company? Robert King, Xperion Accountants

Fri 10 Aug 2018

Don't mean to take the job personally, but company directors can be personally liable for debts their companies incur. Our resident expert accountant Robert King from Xperion Accountants issues warning.

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Do I really have to fill out this form? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Thu 09 Aug 2018

Applying for a loan involves a LOT of forms, are all of them really relevant? We'll find out as eCentral's resident expert mortgage broker Laura Sillano from Pod Financial sits down and weighs in.

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What happens in divorce court? Helen Baker & Shannon Daykin

Fri 03 Aug 2018

Here's what to expect when considering going to family court - don't do anything without listening to the experts first. Here to discuss facts about proceedings at the Family Court is resident expert financial planner Helen Baker, and accredited family law specialist Shannon Daykin from Daykin Family Law.

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How do I reduce my payroll tax? Robert King, Xperion Accountants

Wed 01 Aug 2018

Is there a secret strategy to reducing Payroll Tax? Resident expert accountant Robert King from Xperion Accountants shares his knowledge about the subject (and so much more) in this episode.

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Why do I need to do a budget? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Tue 31 Jul 2018

Want to expedite your application for finance? Listen in on this chat with Laura Sillano from Pod Financial.

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What are the seven steps to wealth? John Fitzgerald, Seven steps to wealth

Mon 30 Jul 2018

High-school dropout turned Australian Real Estate extraordinaire, this chat with John Fitzgerald will leave you motivated to build serious wealth.

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How much child support will I pay? Helen Baker & Shannon Daykin

Fri 27 Jul 2018

Ensuring that your children are provided for after divorce or separation is a big deal right? Hear from experts in financial planning and family law talk about the reality of such matters.

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Mortgage Lending Update July 2018. Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Wed 25 Jul 2018

News from the mortgage lending industry presented by resident expert mortgage broker Laura Sillano. Can you loan as much as you used to? What does it mean? This and more from Laura Sillano from Pod Financial.

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ATO Debts and payment arrangements. Robert King, Xperion Accountants

Tue 24 Jul 2018

Tax debt is due and you don't know what to do? Robert King from Xperion Accountants talks about ways to manage ATO debts,

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Is going for a walk really that good for you? Dr John Hinwood, Stress Management Institute

Mon 23 Jul 2018

Grinding through the work week could get stressful and could make you feel like you're stuck in a routine. Go for a walk! This is one piece of useful advice we could get from Dr John Hinwood in this episode.

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How to escape business slavery with Mike O'Hagan

Sun 22 Jul 2018

Business should not be slavery so its ironic to  see so many business owners working so hard in there business.

In this interview we discuss some steps to escape business slavery with Mike O'Hagan ...

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How to pay for divorce? Helen Baker & Shannon Daykin

Fri 20 Jul 2018

Just when the emotional trauma isn't enough, there's the financial repercussions of a divorce - Helen Baker from On Your Own Two Feet and Shannon Daykin of Daykin Family Law explore this matter further.

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5 Simple ways to reduce your tax. Robert King, Xperion Accountants

Thu 19 Jul 2018

Stop paying too much tax! Robert King from Xperion Accountants shares 5 very simple ways to help you pay less tax.

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Where does Social Media Fit? Mireille Ryan, Social Media Marketing Institute

Tue 17 Jul 2018

Marketing Institute, Mireille Ryan. As they talk about social media marketing, Mireille shares tips and insights that are truly useful, even John would admit that!

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What are the stresses in people's lives? Dr John Hinwood, Stress Management Institute

Mon 16 Jul 2018

What's keeping you up at night? Is it your finances? Or is it your relationships? What are the stresses in people's lives? That's what we are going to talk about and more in this episode of the eCentral Business Show as we are joined by Dr John Hinwood from The Stress Management Institute.

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How to divorce? Helen Baker & Shannon Daykin

Fri 13 Jul 2018

The eCentral Business Show is honoured to have its resident expert financial planner Helen Baker together with Shannon Daykin, an accredited family law specialist from Daykin Family Law, to talk about the best way to handle an impending divorce.

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Is stress real? Dr John Hinwood, Stress Management Institute

Mon 09 Jul 2018

In this episode, John Nayler is joined by Dr John Hinwood, a stress management practitioner at the Stress Management Institute to talk about stress. Is it real? Most of us would think about the stuff we still need to do and answer in the affirmative. Dr Hinwood is sitting down with John to discuss the reality about stress.

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Income protection for the Mining Industry. Helen Baker, On Your Two Feet

Fri 06 Jul 2018

The mining sector is paid more compared to most industries today. Being paid so handsomely, what happens if it were to suddenly stop? In the last of his four episodes series about the financial planning for the mining industry, resident expert financial planner and author Helen Baker discusses income protection. This discussion is applicable, not just for the mining sector, but for everyone who depends on income to pay regular bills.

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How does a credit card affect a mortgage application? Laura Sillano, POD Financial

Thu 05 Jul 2018

If you hold a credit card and are in the market for a new home loan, you might want to listen to what Laura Sillano of POD Financial has to say in this episode of the eCentral Business Show.

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Does social media work? Mireille Ryan, Social Media Marketing Institute

Wed 04 Jul 2018

Most of the world's population is very much connected in social media. You can access it in your phone, your tablet, or through your computer. What does that mean for businesses, and how do they utilize the fact that everybody has its eyes on it on the daily? That and much more in this episode with Mireille Ryan, the CEO of the Social Media Marketing Institute.

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What are the legal essentials for Startups? Jeremy Streten

Tue 03 Jul 2018

In this episode John Nayler sits down with Jeremy Streten to talk about the legal must-haves before starting a business. Jeremy is a lawyer and an author, and he gives special attention on helping out start-ups. As they sit and discuss, Jeremy gives us four points to consider before starting a business.

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Superannuation for the mining industry. Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Fri 29 Jun 2018

I must admit that when I was younger I was a bit of fatalist and thought nothing of superannuation with the expectation that I would be dead before 65. As I have aged, I have had to come to terms with the "false hope" of an early death, embraced the notion of a long, prosperous life, along with the need to plan means to finance the lifestyle I would like through my "later days". Lucky for me I have someone as passionate and knowledgeable as Helen Baker educating and coaching on the eCentral Business Show about superannuation, particularly as it applies to mining industry workers this week. It's the regular boot in the ass that I need (luckily for you that happens off camera) to have already effected changes in my financial diet without eating acres of lettuce. :-)

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I have a pre-approval, can I buy at auction? Laura Sillano, POD Financial

Thu 28 Jun 2018

In this episode of the eCentral Business Show, our host John Nayler is sitting down with resident expert Laura Sillano to talk about property auctions. Say you've got a pre-approval, does that mean you could buy a property in an auction? The answer to that and more as John chats with Laura.

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What are the legal blind spots for my business? Jeremy Streten,

Tue 26 Jun 2018

What are the things you didn't know you didn't know about your business? That's not a typo, there really are things most business people fail to realize about their business. That's what John Nayler will talk about in this episode with Jeremy Streten from Business Legal Lifecycle.

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Investing wisely for the mining industry. Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Fri 22 Jun 2018

Having watched the mining industry in North Queensland post-crisis continue to rock and roll, I was witness to the frivolous spending of the workforce on all manner of toys and indulgence. I did wonder if many of them were investing even a small portion of their oversized income. Turns out few were and as the industry screamed to a halt, so did their bank balance as it went off the cliff. In this ongoing series with Helen Baker we dive into the challenges faced by people in the mining industry around investing and exactly this scenario. Just when you think you will never again face a rainy day is the time you need to be most prudent.

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Should I renovate my house to improve it's chances of sale? Von Barnes

Thu 21 Jun 2018

Today on the eCentral Business Show, John Nayler is joined once again by the 'force of nature in property sales' Von Barnes of Pinnacle Properties. In the second to the last episode of this three-part series, John and Von sit down and talk about renovations; should you do it to make your property more salable? All that and more on this episode.

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What loan is best for me? Laura Sillano, POD Financial

Wed 20 Jun 2018

Have you ended up with the wrong mortgage? Did you fix interest rate when it turns out you should not have? Perhaps you know someone that went Interest Only and still has a giant principal to now pay close to retirement.

In this episode of the eCentral Business Show we answer the age-old question; what loan is best for me? Our host John Nayler is joined by resident expert mortgage broker Laura Sillano to tell you that you're actually asking the wrong question. In this episode, the right question(s) and some of the answers....

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Income considerations for the Mining Industry. Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Fri 15 Jun 2018

Some people dream of striking gold, some people take these things literally and dig into the mining industry. There is no doubt about the money that can be made, nowhere to go but up the deeper you dig down. But what if it all goes away? Join us today on the eCentral Business Show as John Nayler sits down with resident expert financial planner Helen Baker to talk about income considerations for the Mining Industry.

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How do I build a property portfolio? Laura Sillano, POD Financial

Thu 14 Jun 2018

Joining us today on the eCentral Business Show is our resident expert mortgage broker Laura Sillano from Podfinancial. Laura sits down with our host John Nayler to talk about building a property portfolio, what property could do for people, and the mindset that should go with regards to investing in property. John and Laura, as always, get into this meaningful talk and we at eCentral are very excited to share it with you.

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How many business opportunities exist at one degree of separation? Alvin Cooney

Tue 12 Jun 2018

Great lesson in today's episode.

By way of example, let me introduce you to Bert. Bert lives on Russell Island, Brisbane. If you live on Russell Island, you are sure to know him. :-)

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What can I do outside my house to prepare it for sale? Von Barnes

Mon 11 Jun 2018

Believe it or not, home buyers and investors stalk your home! They drive by and check your property once its listed. What impression are you giving? Tune in to this episode of the eCentral Business Show with Von Barnes of Pinnacle Properties.

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Financial planning for the mining industry. Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Fri 08 Jun 2018

The Australian Mining Industry - the good, the bad and the ugly. Learn about what that means in relation to financial planning with Helen Baker of On Your Own Two Feet.

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How do I pay off my mortgage in 7 years? Laura Sillano, POD Financial

Thu 07 Jun 2018

Laura Sillano from Pod Financial shares some very wise advice about how you can pay off your mortgage, sooner. Tune in to this special edition of the eCentral Business Show.

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What is Dunbar's principle and how does it apply to networking? Alvin Cooney

Tue 05 Jun 2018

To business people, networking is like extending the avenues where you could pump in more income, productivity, and efficiency to name a few. Today on the eCentral Business Show, John Nayler sits down with Alvin Cooney, a business development trainer from Asentiv Australia, to talk about Dunbar's Number and the nature of networking.

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What can I do inside my house to prepare it for sale? Von Barnes

Mon 04 Jun 2018

As the famous musical song goes; 'If there's a fire you're trying to douse, you can't put it out from inside the house', but on this episode on the eCentral Business Show John Nayler sits down with the 'force of nature in property sales', Von Barnes of Pinnacle Properties to talk about how you could start inside the house to prepare it for sale.

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What is the difference between HEM and CILE? Laura Sillano, Pod Finance

Sun 03 Jun 2018

HEM? CILE? Are all those terminologies making mortgages more complicated? Today on eCentral, John Nayler sits down with resident financial expert and mortgage broker Laura Sillano from Pod Financial to clarify the difference between HEM and the CILE and how you could have a better chance at getting a loan or a mortgage approved.

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What is a pre-approval and how long does it last? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Fri 25 May 2018

A mortgage pre-approval means you can go and buy any home, apartment or investment property you like, right? Wrong. Learn what's involved in a pre-approval with Laura Sillano of POD Financial.

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All of my friends are investing in Cryptocurrency. Should I? with Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 22 May 2018

Cryptocurrency has made a lot of headlines in the recent years, and it surely sparked a lot of curiosity in the minds of both seasoned and aspiring investors. Sitting down with John Nayler to talk about whether or not you should follow the trend and invest in Cryptocurrency is eCentral's resident expert and financial advisor Helen Baker from On Your Own Two Feet.

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Why is it so hard for self employed people to borrow money? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Thu 17 May 2018

Today on the eCentral Business Show John Nayler sits down with resident expert mortgage broker Laura Sillano to talk about something that's very close to John's heart; the difficulty for self-employed people to borrow money.

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When should I start planning for my child's education? with Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 15 May 2018

Redundancy - a blessing in disguise or worst nightmare? Learn some planning tips in this edition of the eCentral Business Show with resident Financial Planner, Helen Baker.

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What are 'Genuine Savings'? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Fri 11 May 2018

When it comes to lending for a mortgage, house, home or investment property, the lender or bank often asks to see "genuine savings". This is a little different depending on the lender - but what are the common traits of "genuine savings". This is what Laura Sillano from Pod Financial speaks about in this episode of the eCentral Business Show.

Laura Sillano
POD Financial
M: 0422 320 497

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I am expecting a redundancy. Should I plan for it? with Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 08 May 2018

Redundancy - a blessing in disguise or worst nightmare? Learn some planning tips in this edition of the eCentral Business Show with resident Financial Planner, Helen Baker.

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What is LMI? Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Fri 04 May 2018

Laura Sillano rejoins John Nayler on the eCentral Business Show to educate borrowers and debunk some misconceptions about LMI on home loans. Tune in to learn more

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What does SMSF cost? with Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 01 May 2018

Setting up an SMSF may sound more costly than it is complicated; unless of course, you've got the right advice. Learn what to look out for in this edition of the eCentral Business Show with resident financial planning expert Helen Baker.

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Should I buy a car or save for a house? - Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Fri 27 Apr 2018

To buy a car, or to save for a house? Which financial decision should you take? This and more as John sits down with resident expert Laura Sillano from Pod Financial.

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What is SMSF? with Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 24 Apr 2018

On this episode, John Nayler is joined by resident expert and financial adviser Helen Baker from Your Own Two Feet to talk about SMSF; its difference with the traditional Super, its risks, as well as its benefits.

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Doing Business in Japan - Rie Eichmann, Cultural Training Consultancy

Mon 23 Apr 2018

The Japanese have a long illustrious history of industry and business. Gain further insight into business ought to be conducted in Japan in this chat with Rie Eichmann of Cultural Training Consultancy who joins John Nayler on the eCentral Business Show.

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What is Stonker? - Paul Lomas talks about new business app

Sat 21 Apr 2018

What is Stonker? Today John sits down with its creator Paul Lomas to talk about how he bumped into the idea of creating his innovative app.

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How do I reduce my company tax? - Robert King, Xperion Accountants

Thu 19 Apr 2018

Today on eCentral, we are joined by resident accountant (or as how he would like to be called, tax guru) Robert King from Xperion as he talks about ways to reduce company tax, and suggests some best practices business owners may want to consider applying in their businesses. All that and much more as Robert King from Xperion sits down with John Nayler.

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What is positive credit reporting? - Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Wed 18 Apr 2018

What is Positive Credit Reporting, and what does it mean for you? Joining today's discussion on this important subject is eCentral's resident expert on mortgage lending, Laura Sillano from Pod Financial.

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Why do women need to plan their finances? - Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 17 Apr 2018

Being a woman in today's day and age, there's a lot to consider when it comes to finances. In this edition of the eCentral Business Show, John meets with resident Financial Planner Helen Baker from On Your Own Two Feet to discuss what women really need to look out for.

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Why do companies fail to survive their founder? Don McKenzie

Mon 16 Apr 2018

Accross corporate history there are some companies that survives from generation to generation and there's some companies failed to survived their founder. In this episode Don Mckenzie explains why some companies fail to survive and how companies pass on success from one generation to the next.

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Should I buy property with my SMSF? - Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Fri 13 Apr 2018

Buying property using your Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) is not as simple as one might think. Educate yourself with what's involved in this chat with eCentral's Resident Expert in home lending, Laura Sillano from Pod Financial.

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How do I reduce my personal income tax? - Robert King, Xperion Accountants

Thu 12 Apr 2018

Today on the eCentral business show, John sits down with resident expert accountant Robert King from Xperion to talk about how could you reduce your personal income tax.

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What to do with my lump sum? - Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 10 Apr 2018


"Lump sums" are an amount of money to arrive into people's lives sometimes as a surprise, sometimes by program. There are a number of ways that it can happen including retirement, sale of business, r ...

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Why do mergers and acquisitions fail so frequently? Don McKenzie

Mon 09 Apr 2018


Mergers and acquisitions occur often, but it seems that they so infrequently succeed and the fact is they do, backed by the statistics.

So what is wrong with this activity and how can a business do  ...

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I have cashflow problems - Robert King, Xperion Accountants

Sat 07 Apr 2018


Many business people will tell you that "cash-flow is king" and seems so often we forget to the peril of our profitable businesses. So why is it that we let Debtors creep out to 30,60,90 days - it's  ...

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What are the different valuation types? - Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Wed 04 Apr 2018

When getting a mortgage, what would be the best valuation type for you? That and much more as John sits down with resident mortgage lending expert Laura Sillano.

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How to get my fair share in divorce? - Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 03 Apr 2018

It's never something you would like to see, but marriage and relationship breakdowns are becoming more and more of a common occurrence these days. Learn about the financial aspects involved in this chat with resident Financial Planner, Helen Baker, on the eCentral Business Show.

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What is the X factor for successful companies? Don McKenzie

Mon 02 Apr 2018

On this episode John sits in with Don Mckenzie from Adizes. Don talks about the X Factor that makes companies successful other than having an abundance of quality ideas, people, and resources

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How does Sennheiser maintain company culture? - Peter Arasin

Fri 30 Mar 2018

John wraps up his Sennheiser factory tour by chatting with Peter Arasin about the importance of company culture in boosting productivity in the workplace.

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What do I need to do before hiring staff? - Robert King, Xperion Accountants

Thu 29 Mar 2018

Looking to hire staff soon for your business? Learn about what to consider in this edition of the eCentral Business Show featuring Robert King from Xperion.

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What influence does BNI have on personal development? Featuring Paul Lomas

Wed 28 Mar 2018


Over the past 30 years BNI, Business Networks International has become the premium business networking group of the world.

A lot of people inside the network and outside consider the primary outcom ...

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Managing financials for busy professionals - Helen Baker On Your Own Two Feet

Tue 27 Mar 2018


Managing financials for busy professionals is a mounting challenge and a genuine millennial problem.

With life picking up pace, professional couples, particularly with children and parents are the s ...

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Is there anything we need to worry about with the future of technology? - Jay Samit

Mon 26 Mar 2018

Today joining John is Jay Samit, author of the insightful book Disrupt You! A book that explores Jay's conversation with the world's most successful people, looking into how they view the world, and to see if those traits can be taught. Spoiler alert, yes it can be shared.

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Is Sennheiser an entrepreneurial company? - Peter Arasin

Fri 23 Mar 2018


In this 3rd interview segment at Sennheiser I am speaking with Peter Arasin about whether Sennheiser Communications/CC&O is an entrepreneurial company. They have had a number of great successes and w ...

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Paying for aged care - Helen Baker, On Your Own Two Feet

Thu 22 Mar 2018

Helen Baker from On Your Own Two Feet, a financial advisor for the elderly, goes in-depth and discusses scenarios that affect the present day elderly individuals on this edition of the eCentral Business Show with John Nayler.

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What software does my business need? - Robert King, Xperion Accountants

Wed 21 Mar 2018

The software you use in your business is critical to its smooth day-to-day operations. In this edition of the eCentral Business Show, Robert King from Xperion shares some of his hot picks for your business.

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Cambridge Analytica, Facebook and Fake News scandal explained - John Nayler

Wed 21 Mar 2018

What does Donald Trump, Brexit, and a pink-haired whistleblower have in common? Tune in to this very special episode of the eCentral Business Show with John Nayler for the biggest news item to hit the world of digital marketing.

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Are we seeing the end of jobs? Jay Samit

Mon 19 Mar 2018

In this fast-changing world, it's never been desirable to learn one set of job skills and live it all through out. What you'll find is that you will settle for less, or even worse, irrelevance! Here's our next instalment of our chat with Jay Samit, a digital media expert who will answer your "why SOS" in this episode with John Nayler at eCentral Business Show.

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Why does Sennheiser seldom outsource? - Peter Arasin, Sennheiser

Sat 17 Mar 2018

Peter Arasin from Sennheiser returns to the eCentral Business Show and discusses Sennheiser's preference to keep it's manufacturing process in Germany.

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Is it a good mortgage deal? - Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Fri 16 Mar 2018


In many aspects of life people are always looking for the best deal. When selecting a mortgage it's no different. In this interview with Laura Sillano from Pod Financial she talks about specifics of  ...

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The top 5 mistakes when starting a business - Robert King from Xperion

Thu 15 Mar 2018

The eCentral Business Show introduces Robert King of Xperion - a Brisbane based accounting practice like no other. In this fireside chat John Nayler, they discuss the top 5 mistakes business startups make.

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Is the Internet alive. Speaking with Jay Samit

Mon 12 Mar 2018



With as many as 7 Billion people contributing to the global knowledge, processes and pooled intelligence via the Internet, we are reasoned to ponder "Is the Internet alive?". After all, the individu ...

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Why does Sennheiser have a long product lifecycle?

Fri 09 Mar 2018

In this part of John Nayler's European tour, the eCentral Business show features 30-year Sennheiser employee Peter Arasin who shares numerous reasons why Sennheiser products are top notch, and hold enduring lifecycles.

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I want to buy my first home. Where do I start? - Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Wed 07 Mar 2018

It can be overwhelming but it's important you get yourself off on the right foot. Learn where to start and how to plan from resident mortgage lending expert, Laura Sillano, of Pod Financial who joins John Nayler on the eCentral Business Show.

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The difference between innovation and disruption - Jay Samit

Mon 05 Mar 2018


Very valuable time spent with Jay Samit to talk about the difference between innovation and disruption.

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Finding passion in your career - Hans Schumann

Fri 02 Mar 2018

You hear it all the time - "find that passion" and follow it. But what does that truly mean? Learn from Hans Schumann, author of "Falling in Love with your Job" who joins John Nayler on this special edition of the eCentral Business show in London.

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Why are bank valuations so different to appraisals - Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Tue 27 Feb 2018

It's shocking how bank valuations and real estate appraisals sometimes differ. Learn why from the best in the home lending industry with Laura Sillano of Pod Financial who joins John Nayler on the eCentral Business Show.

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Unmanned aircraft and drone certification and compliance in the USA - Scott W Stevens

Tue 27 Feb 2018


With the rapid growth and application of drone aircraft into civil use, the cities, states and goverment organisations of the USA are yet to determine best practise for usage by their employees.

Sco ...

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Challenges for traveling when aged - Martin Saes

Mon 26 Feb 2018

If there's one thing that makes up life, it's #TravelGoals. But how sure are you to follow through if you're already #OldEnough? Worry, no more!  Watch how possible it is to Martin Saes, an owner of an exclusive travel concierge and travel agency, who joins John Nayler on the eCentral Business Show, direct from Cologne, Germany.

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Why is BNI so great for in person networking - Darryl Buchanan, BNI London

Fri 23 Feb 2018

Thinking of an easy-striking business deals? Potential clients? If you're in business, I bet you are. Learn from "in-person networking" advocate, Darryl Buchanan of BNI (short for Business Networking International) London who joins John Nayler on eCentral Business Show.

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Why get ISO accredited? Jeremy Fisher, Southpac Certifications

Wed 21 Feb 2018

On this episode John sits down with Jeremy Fisher from Southpac Certifications, explaining why you should get an ISO accreditation.

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Why is it so hard to get a mortgage these days? - Laura Sillano

Wed 21 Feb 2018

It may seem like a nightmare for some but the process in getting a mortgage is infinitely easier when you've got the right advice. Resident lending expert Laura Sillano joins John Nayler on another episode of the eCentral Business Show.

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Why bad meetings destroy innovation - Ian Plowman

Tue 20 Feb 2018

Don't let your business lay victim! Ian Plowman from Cooperative Conversations joins John Nayler on the eCentral Business Show to discuss how innovation is hampered by badly run meetings.

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Why is repeat business so important? - John Dwyer, Institute of Wow

Mon 19 Feb 2018

Maximise your business's potential by harnessing the power of the repetitive customer. John Dwyer from the Institute of Wow joins John Nayler on the eCentral Business show to discuss more.

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What is ISO Accreditation? - Jeremy Fisher, Southpac Certifications

Fri 16 Feb 2018

Your business reaching the next level and looking into ISO Accreditation? Arm yourself with the right knowledge through Jeremy Fisher of Southpac Certificationsohn who joins John Nayler on the eCentral Business show.

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What is debt consolidation? - Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Wed 14 Feb 2018

The eCentral Business Show’s John Nayler welcomes back Laura Sillano, resident Mortgage Specialist from Pod Financial, to debunk some myths about debit consolidation.

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How meetings produce bad business decisions - Ian Plowman

Tue 13 Feb 2018

Today John is with Ian Plowman of Cooperative Conversations as they talk about what is wrong with business decisions made in business meetings.

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Does your website need to sell - John Dwyer

Mon 12 Feb 2018

Are you planning on creating your own website? Or if you've already got one, how can you improve it? Take a look at this week's fireside chat with John Dwyer from the Institute of Wow, who joins John Nayler on the eCentral Business Show.

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Why people don't like meetings - Ian Plowman, Cooperative Conversations

Thu 08 Feb 2018

When was the last time you walked out of a meeting, smiling? If you or your organisation just dread meetings, have a listen to Ian Plowman from Cooperative Conversations who joins John Nayler on the eCentral Business Show.

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How much deposit do you need to purchase a property? - Laura Sillano, Pod Financial

Wed 07 Feb 2018

Laura Sillano from Pod Financial joins John Nayler to breakdown what's needed in the form of a deposit in today's lending market.

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Why solving problems is so important in sales and advertising - John Dwyer

Mon 05 Feb 2018

What problem does your business solve? Sift through noise and clutter in conveying this message effectively with John Dwyer from the Institute of Wow.

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Why is compliance so painful ? - David Preston

Fri 02 Feb 2018

How compliant is your business with regard to laws & requirements in your industry? Fear not! David Preston of Creative Quality Solutions breaks it down with John Nayler on the eCentral Business Show.

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Is it a good time to buy? - Laura Sillano from Pod Financial

Wed 31 Jan 2018

Have you looked into buying a new home or an investment property lately? Learn some valuable insight with Laura Sillano from Pod Financial.

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Why is the WOW factor so important? with John Dwyer

Mon 29 Jan 2018

John "JD" Dwyer rejoins John Nayler on the eCentral Business Show to provide nuggets of gold when it comes to WOW-ing potential customers.

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What is a mortgage? - with Laura Sillano from Pod Financial

Tue 23 Jan 2018

A lot of people don't understand the fundamental instrument of lending and finance that is a "mortgage". In this interview with Laura Sillano from Pod Financial, we discuss the basics of a mortgage as an agreement between lender and borrower.

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Are cookies a good thing?

Tue 23 Jan 2018


In this video John Nayler from eCentral discusses the advantages and the way that cookies work in your browser. It might be surprising for some to find out that cookies do not reveal your identity. C ...

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Why is your most profitable customer so important - John Dwyer

Mon 22 Jan 2018

If you are wondering why your most profitable customer is so important then look no further. In this interview with John "JD" Dwyer from the Institute of Wow, we find out why your most profitable customer is more important than you think.

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What is my borrowing capacity with Laura Sillano from Pod Financial

Wed 17 Jan 2018

Laura Sillano joins John Nayler and discusses what "Capacity" is all about in the world of home lending.

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What is the anatomy of a leader? with Tony Curl

Mon 15 Jan 2018

Tony Curl rejoins the eCentral Business Show for a jam-packed discussion about the anatomy of a leader.

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Michael Reid talks about Cisco, it's market position and role in the Queensland market

Thu 11 Jan 2018


Cisco powers and connects a large portion of corporate networks and the internet. That size of market power and market share gives them a commanding position. With the position comes power, and Micha ...

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What is my credit file with Laura Sillano from Pod Financial

Wed 10 Jan 2018


Whenever you lend money for a house or get a mortgage there is always a discussion about your "credit file".

In this interview with Laura Sillano, we discuss what is a credit file and how it helps o ...

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Who is Vicki Parker

Tue 09 Jan 2018

John Nayler is joined by Vicki Parker, a health ambassador and Usana distributor, on the eCentral Business Show.

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How to make a small business more profitable with Tony Curl

Mon 08 Jan 2018

Tony Curl joins John Nayler on the eCentral Business show to discuss how you can get those extra dollars in your bank account.

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How to get the best price on a new car

Sat 06 Jan 2018

Todd Simpson joins the conversation today on eCentral to give us some insight into getting the best price you can get on a new car.

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How to get a mortgage with Laura Sillano

Thu 04 Jan 2018

Laura Sillano from Pod Financial discusses the in's and outs of home lending on the eCentral Business Show

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How to get into Public Speaking

Tue 02 Jan 2018


Lots of people would like to pursue a passion or career in Public Speaking. In this video interview with public speaking expert, John Mulvey we dive into means to enter public speaking.

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How do I export my product to the USA / American market - Tony Curl

Mon 01 Jan 2018


We have Tony Curl on the eCentral Business Show to speak about getting products from Australia into the US and American market. Many times the size of Australia's economy, the US and American market  ...

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What should my new years resolution be?

Sun 31 Dec 2017


We speak with mindset guru Tofe Evans about the mindset of New Year's resolutions and the way to get the best patterns into your new year.

Some key pointers suggest that you don't need to wait for  ...

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Why do I gain weight at certain times of year with Tegan Hudak

Sat 30 Dec 2017


On the eCentral Business Show this time we speak with Tegan Hudak about the reasons we gain weight at certain times of the year.

It's very much about being part of the vibe, the network, being in r ...

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What if you do? is what we ask Tofe Evans

Fri 29 Dec 2017


This is part of a three video series with resilience coach and endurance athlete Tofe Evans. It considers the mindset of "What if you do".

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How to lose weight with Tegan Hudak

Thu 28 Dec 2017


We speak with Tegan Hudak about losing weight. The subject is challenging for a good portion of the population, who are always seeking the elusive means to shed "a couple of pounds" to find their way ...

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The mindset of What if you don't? with Tofe Evans

Wed 27 Dec 2017


This is the first of a three-part video series talking to Tofe Evans. In this first video we consider "What if you don't?".

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When is my business too big for Xero with Robert King from Xperion Accountants

Tue 26 Dec 2017


We speak with Robert King and ask the question is my big business too big for Xero. Xero has been considered a savior for small and medium business as it has risen to become the most popular accounti ...

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What is Bitcoin ... Blockchain and cryptocurrency

Mon 25 Dec 2017


We speak with Don Kerr, mathematician, mortgage broker and investor. He has been researching Bitcoin for some time and the underlying technology which is Blockchain. Blockchain technology is the key  ...

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Recovering from devastation in festivals and business, Bill Hauritz, Woodford Folk Festival

Fri 22 Dec 2017


In the final of this three-part series speaking with Bill Hauritz from Woodford Folk Festival, we focus on the devastating rain and floods that affected the festival in 2010/2011.

Bill speaks about  ...

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What can business learn from festivals

Thu 21 Dec 2017


In the second of three videos, we extend the discussion with Bill Hauritz from Woodford Folk Festival about what Business can learn from festivals.

Bill talks about his travels to major festivals ar ...

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The business of running a festival with Bill Hauritz

Wed 20 Dec 2017


After 32 festivals, the Woodford Folk Festival has proven itself despite the challenges of funding, low budgets and having to build infrastructure on a genuine "greenfield" site. Despite compliance,  ...

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Is my business too small for Xero with Robert King

Tue 19 Dec 2017


Robert King is back on the eCentral Business Show and this time we talk about when a business is too small for Xero.

Robert speaks about the simplicity of cloud-based Xero and it being designed for  ...

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God, heart, gut or reproduction - which do you appeal to?

Essential viewing from TEDx

Mon 18 Dec 2017


The #socialrevolution may appear to be power to the people and the big players would have you think that their platforms are wholesome. The truth is the manipulation goes on behind the scenes has Glo ...

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How to connect with an audience when public speaking with John Mulvey

Mon 18 Dec 2017


Expert in public speaking John Mulvey is on the eCentral Business Show to talk about how to connect with an audience.

Over years of public speaking and teaching others how John Mulvey has a wealth  ...

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Why would people rather die than speak in public with John Mulvey

Fri 15 Dec 2017


We speak with public speaking expert John Mulvey about the reasons that people would rather die than speak in public.

With that known, there are a number of things to do to assist if you would like  ...

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Why has Xero become so popular?

Wed 13 Dec 2017

Rob King from Xperion Accountants goes into detail in this video about the reasons that Xero has become so popular.

Xero is a modern software success story and has seen it usurp the market leading  ...

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What is the difference between motivation and passion, Wayne Donnelly

Mon 11 Dec 2017

We often hear lots of talk about staff motivation. We also know that motivation is intrinsic and everybody is "motivated" it's just a question to do what? For some people, they are really motivated to ...

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Anky Balfoort on the eCentral Business Show

Fri 08 Dec 2017


Numerous interesting insights in this interview with Anky Balfoort about the challenges for parents when both work.

How to make sure that people caring for your children is just one of the challenge ...

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What are the challenges for family businesses with Lloyd Russell

Thu 07 Dec 2017


In this interview with Lloyd Russell we explore the challenges to family business. Family businesses make up a large portion of businesses across Australia and the world and many have been successful ...

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How to succeed at mediation with Farley Tolpen

Wed 06 Dec 2017


Farley Tolpen has successfully mediated 1000s of sceptical parties in his career and in this insightful video talks about how to succeed at mediation.

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How much should you pay for life coaching with Adrian Cahill

Tue 05 Dec 2017


In the final episode of this video series with life coach Adrian Cahill we address the money question.

How much should life coaching cost?

Adrian talks transparently about the important question.

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Why offshore to Philippines with Mike O'Hagan

Mon 04 Dec 2017


In the final of these series with Mike O'Hagan he explains why offshore to the Philippines. Considering culture, time zone and education system, there are a lot of reasons that the Philippines makes  ...

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How to make kids behave with Anky Balfoort

Fri 01 Dec 2017


Anky Balfoort from Cohesive Counselling comes on the eCentral Business Show to talk about how to make kids behave.

An advocate for the positive parenting program (PPP) developed by the University of ...

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How to prepare for Mediation with Farley Tolpen

Thu 30 Nov 2017


Farley Tolpen is back on the eCentral Business show and this time we talk about how to prepare for mediation.

Really valuable if you are facing court with no apparent way to resolve some situation.
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Do I need a life coach?

Tue 28 Nov 2017


Thanks again Adrian Cahill for coming in to be on the eCentral business show.

It has been a valuable insight to speak with you about the dynamic of Life Coaching and how it can benefit virtually any ...

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John Nayler explains his passion for Marketing

Mon 27 Nov 2017


Turning the tables on John Nayler in this episode is Dave Meikle. Dave puts John in the hot seat and asks him about his passion for marketing and information technology. John talks about his backgrou ...

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How to flick the switch and become an entrepreneur with Mike O'Hagan

Thu 23 Nov 2017


We are joined on the eCentral business show by Mike O'Hagan. Most noted for his business Mini Movers, Mike is the essence of the entrepreneur and has 9 businesses across three countries. He is a huge ...

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Why on earth would you become a mortgage broker?

Thu 23 Nov 2017


Thank you very much Laura Sillano and Grace Russell from Pod Financial coming on the eCentral Business Show. Laura talks about the challenges of new age Compliance and how it needs to be part of the  ...

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What will be your legacy with Chris Wren from Highland Financial

Wed 22 Nov 2017


What will be your legacy is an interesting question to be answered by a Financial Planner, but Chris Wren believes it is an important question to develop a source and drive of your financial and life ...

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How does Life Coaching Work?

Tue 21 Nov 2017


Life Coach Adrian Cahill talks in this episode about how Life Coaching works. As a member of the ICF Adrian works with clients toward their personal life goals while adhering to a code of conduct.

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Simon Quinn on the eCentral Business Show

Mon 20 Nov 2017


Pleasure to speak this morning to the businessman and LNP candidate for South Brisbane Simon Quinn from Annerley.

Simon is passionate about proactive efforts to improve Queensland's success. In the  ...

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How does life coaching work?

Sun 19 Nov 2017


It was maybe 6 years ago the Adrian Cahill appeared through a shrub onto the beach at Hamilton Island. Fresh off a flight we took off in my Zodiac to start our first Couch Surfing experience. Both ex ...

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Shadow Treasurer Scott Emerson speaks about Queensland's Debt ahead of the election

Fri 17 Nov 2017


We have now spoken to the Labour, LNP and the greens ahead of the Queensland Election and in this interview, we speak with Scott Emerson, Shadow Treasurer for Queensland and member of Indooroopilly.  ...

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My business has run out of money is a place no one wants to be, but sometimes...

Tue 14 Nov 2017


Expert in the field Barry Hopkins speaks about business owners coming to the realisation that their business has run out of money. It is possibly the most dreaded of business experiences. It can resu ...

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How do you save a failing business with Barry Hopkins

Mon 13 Nov 2017


We welcome Barry Hopkins from Victory Business Solutions on the ecentral business show. Barry's expertise and passion is working with people in deep financial trouble typically around a business fail ...

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I am builder and not getting paid with Antony Eaton

Thu 09 Nov 2017


Antony Eaton discusses the options and problems that builders and subcontractors face with getting paid.

A little too often hard working construction industry workers face delays when seeking renume ...

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Antony Eaton speaks about how to settle disputes with builders

Tue 07 Nov 2017


We welcome Antony Eaton to the eCentral Business Show and appreciate his time to come in and speak to us about problems that arise with building and construction projects. It seems that we all know s ...

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Does that immigration department have to be notified when circumstances change?

Mon 06 Nov 2017


We talk to Bruce Kimball about why the immigration department need to be notified when something in your life changes after making an application.

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How do be more productive is a daily challenge for all levels of business. Here are some simple tips

Thu 02 Nov 2017


We talk to Steuart Snooks about productivity as it's one of the key components of getting on with business.

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How to protect your intellectual property as a start up with Brent Weston

Wed 01 Nov 2017


With the evolution of start - up culture there is the ever present threat that ideas will be stolen or copied. Along with that there is the need for start ups to consider trademarks and IP that shoul ...

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What is the difference between a migration agent and migration lawyer?

Mon 30 Oct 2017


Thank you Bruce Kimball for coming on the eCentral business show and talking about the difference between a migration agent and a migration lawyer. Bruce is a registered migration agent and works wit ...

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Deputy Premier Jackie Trad speaks about the future for Queensland on the eCentral Business Show

Sun 29 Oct 2017


With the election looming Jackie Trad, Deputy Premier of Queensland and state member for South Brisbane accepted our invitation to come on the eCentral Business Show.

In the segment, we talk about t ...

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How to get control of email with Steuart Snooks

Fri 27 Oct 2017


Within inboxes continuing to overflow with excessive amounts of email, overuse of the carbon copy and blind copy functions, organisations and in box continues to struggle with the growing volume of e ...

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Why is workplace safety such a big deal with Wayne Bramwell - Part 2

Tue 24 Oct 2017


With more information on hand about Workplace safety being a big deal, we continue to talk with Wayne Bramwell from Bramwell and partners.

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Why should I use a migration agent?

Mon 23 Oct 2017


Great to have experienced migration agent Bruce Kimball on the eCentral business show.

We talk in this episode about what it is important to use a migration agent to navigate the process of migratin ...

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Why is your intellectual property important

Mon 23 Oct 2017


If you are building a business then you are building intellectual property. As a consequence you've got capital, investment in knowledge, secrets, copyright material and more. In this interview with  ...

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Amy McMahon talks about Greens policy and implications for Queensland business

Fri 20 Oct 2017


Amy McMahon is back on the eCentral Business Show. This time we go into detail about policy and implications for Queensland business.

With all the spotlights on Adani coal, it seems that the Queensl ...

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Why is workplace safety such a big deal with Wayne Bramwell

Thu 19 Oct 2017


We speak with Wayne Bramwell from Bramwell and Partners about workplace safety and why it's so important these days.

With acceptable risks at an all-time low and high moral values for life and limb, ...

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The difference between leadership and entrepreneurship with Arthur McKinley

Wed 18 Oct 2017


In this second video with Arthur we continue to explore this after the difference between leadership and entrepreneurship.

In the modern day ever the fundamental shift happening in the nature of wor ...

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Amy MacMahon from the Queensland Greens

Tue 17 Oct 2017

Amy MacMahon candidate in the seat of South Brisbane for the Queensland Greens appears on the eCentral Business Show to talk about her move into politics, the values of the Queensland Greens and polic ...

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What is Intellectual Property Law with Brent Weston

Mon 16 Oct 2017

Brent Weston from Tucker & Cowen Solicitors comes on the eCentral Business Show to talk about the areas of Intellectual Property Law.
The main areas are
- Patents
- Copyright
- Trademarks
- Confi ...

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Why Communication is important in leadership with Donna Hein

Thu 12 Oct 2017


We welcome Donna Hein back to the show to talk about the reasons that communication is integral to leadership. Donna's history as a senior manager in tourism, training and organisation development ha ...

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Time limits in social media video

Wed 11 Oct 2017


Returning to the eCentral Business Show is Lana Luis from Space Digital to talk with John Nayler about time limits on social media videos.

Video is rapidly becoming an intrinsic part of all the soci ...

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Why is it important to network weekly?

Tue 10 Oct 2017

We talk with Julie Bannister about the reasons that it is important to network weekly if you are going to network at all.

To know, like and trust someone, you have to be consistent and reliable to  ...

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Arthur McKinley on the eCentral Business Show - Leadership v Entrepreneurship

Fri 06 Oct 2017


Arthur McKinley is a senior and well-respected member of the Queensland business community comes talks with John Nayler about the difference between Leadership and Entrepreneurship.

These well-worn ...

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What it takes to be a great Leader

Fri 06 Oct 2017

Donna Hein has honed her leaderships over a long career in tourism, recruitment, education and training.

Along the way, she has identified some of the key qualities of a great leader. She shares th ...

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Why health, weight and self image are linked to your success.

Wed 04 Oct 2017


Tegan Hudak from Wellpower Solutions talks with John Nayler about the importance of health and how being a healthy weight is important to your success.

First impressions, energy levels, living longe ...

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Julie Bannister on the eCenttral Business Show

Thu 28 Sep 2017


Is in-person networking still relevant in the digital era is the question that we propose to Julie Bannister. Owner of a business networking group, Julie feels that in person connection is important  ...

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Tofe Evans on the eCentral Business Show

Tue 26 Sep 2017

Tofe Evans speaks about the various challenges he has faced in his life and how he has now built his "resilience" to seek out and face challenges with zest. In pursuit of this character trait, he has  ...

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Tom Peters talks about 59

Tom Peters delivers a powerful talk about leadership, change and innovation

Tue 26 Sep 2017

This powerful talk by Tom Peter's is full of pointed and Powerful advice. In his direct talking Manor kiosk that leaders take the step of doing things such as "hanging out with weird people".

He al ...

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Cassandra Woodforth on the eCentral Business Show

Mon 25 Sep 2017

Is NBN the answer for business is the subject of this interview with Cassandra Woodforth from ECN Communications.

Business is relying on Internet more than ever so fast and reliable Internet is an ...

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What is the secret of big brands that is staring you in the face?

Fri 22 Sep 2017

"What is the secret of big brands that is staring you in the face" is the subject of this very special digital marketing video.

Over the years we have come to notice that big brands of the digital  ...

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Why your website must have SSL security now

Thu 21 Sep 2017

Google have been suggesting since 2014 that SSL security as a good feature to have in your website to secure the data transfer between you and your clients and prospects.

Midway through 2017 they h ...

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How to retire early with Michael Del Castillo

Wed 20 Sep 2017

Michael Del Castillo reminds us the age old strategy to retire early. The well worn path as far as I am concerned is the following:
1. Start now
2. Make a plan
3. Execute

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How to make powerful business imagery with Paul Lewin

Tue 19 Sep 2017

How to make powerful business photos is the subject of this episode with Paul Lewin from Paul Lewin photography.

Expert in the field, Paul takes us through a 3 step process for making sure you are on target and produce the best photos for business.

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Black hat SEO explained

What is BLACK HAT Search Engine Optimisation?

Mon 18 Sep 2017

People ask me all the time for the truth about SEO - Search Engine Optimisation.

It's been around since the first search engines started to index the Internet. Business and other entities have been ...

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How to avoid the most common employee lawsuits with Michelle Chadburn

Fri 15 Sep 2017

How to avoid the most common employee lawsuits is the subject of our interview with Michelle Chadburn on the eCentral Business Show. Working for NB Lawyers - the lawyers for employers, Michelle is inv ...

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How do decide which video marketing is right for you

Wed 13 Sep 2017

Dave Meikle and I discuss the various video marketing outlet's, the ways that each works and some great examples of how business puts video to work in each channel to succeed on a budget.

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How to develop leadership skills with Tony Curl

Tue 12 Sep 2017

Tony Curl from Think and Grow Business speaks on the eCentral Business Show about how to develop leadership skills, their importance and why business people need to do it.

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How to Win a Mediation with Farley Tolpen

Thu 07 Sep 2017

Farley Tolpen talks about how to win at a mediation and the ways to go to mediation with the right attitude and strategy. He also talks about the importance to resolve matters and the value of princip ...

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Mel Telecican with John Nayler

Mel Telecican from Course9.com on the eCentral Business Show

Tue 05 Sep 2017

We speak with Mel about participation on the Speakable You course with Jacqueline Nagle. Not only has it shown her a glimpse of the power in a keynote speech, but it has reshaped the way that she spea ...

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Jen Rottman speaks about Facebook chatbots

Fri 01 Sep 2017


Jen Rottman from JLD Relations talks about chat bots, reaching new markets on Facebook and other social media spaces. With over 2 billion users on Facebook Messenger, automating some interactions pow ...

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Lisa Fogarty from Performance Circle

Tue 29 Aug 2017

Lisa Fogarty speaks with John Nayler from the eCentral Business Show creating her own business after a long career working for the finance industry. Performance Circle is the name of her business which invites business to "walk in the customer's shoes". Come on the journey with Lisa as we explore her story on the eCentral business show.

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Richard Davies with John Nayler

Richard Davies talks about how venture capital can work for and against a business.

Mon 28 Aug 2017

Richard Davies speaks on the eCentral Business Show about the possible major pitfall that awaits with the dream venture capital offer. Watch this video to learn how to decide about venture capture.

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Soul Growers wine

Soul Growers

Tue 15 Aug 2017


As part of a networking and guest event, we hosted BNI Pegasus at our East Brisbane offices. Wine sponsor for the night was Paul Heinicke from Soul Growers who spoke to our John Nayler about the rang ...

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Tongue Point and view to Whitehaven Beach

Charter Yachts Australia - Charter Bareboat sailing the Whitsundays

Tue 01 Aug 2017

In the briefest of holidays, eCentral set sail for the Whitsundays with Charter Yachts Australia on their Lightwave 45 "Reflections". We composed a video blog series.... of course. :-)

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Von Barnes from Pinnacle Properties talks about value adding and the

Tue 25 Jul 2017

Von Barnes from Pinnacle Properties talks about the value adding that they offer to vendors of properties and the simple improvements that can make tens of thousands of dollars difference to a propert ...

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Melissa Meagher and Helen Baker speak about financial planning and budgetting

Fri 21 Jul 2017


Melissa Meagher from Talking Money Financial Planners and Helen Baker talk about budgeting, financial security and financial planning on the eCentral Business Show.

This interview was recorded live  ...

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Kim Acworth with John Nayler

Kim Acworth - Acworth Recruitment

Wed 12 Jul 2017


Kim Acworth talks with us on the eCentral Business Show about the advantages for small business to consider using a recruitment agency for the first time

- Taking a professional approach
- Gettin ...

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Jackie Strachan on the eCentral Business Show

HR tactics - Jackie Strachan

Wed 28 Jun 2017

We speak with Jackie Strachan about her business HR tactics.

Jackie explains about the building blocks of human resources including compliance, policies and procedures, recruitment, job description ...

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Belinda Shaw from NO BS Business Strategies on the eCentral Business Show

Thu 22 Jun 2017

Launching a new product today!

We are proud to introduce the eCentral Business Show.

Our inaugural episode we are very pleased to speak with Belinda Shaw from No BS Business Strategies.

She  ...

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Testimonials

What business leaders say about eCentral

"... consistently impressed with quality software"

... continuously and consistently impressed with quality software systems, web site design and now digital marketing. Key to the success in the past two years eCentral assisted us with their reputation management service that has positioned us as one of the most highly rated and recognised conveyancing practises in Queensland.

John Horrocks
River City Conveyancing

... placed us in an enviable position...

eCentral's involvement with Cumberland Charter Yachts since 1998 has always resulted in quality results, return on investment and systems supporting the business and operational processes. eCentral's engagement consistently operated with integrity and close adherence to our operational and business goals. The web site, software and supporting marketing advice has placed us in an enviable position in the view of market contemporaries.

Charlie Preen
Cumberland Charter Yachts

Great product, great service within great time

The eCentral team were clear and precise with executing my website, branding and marketing needs. They were on time, on price and fit perfectly the vision I set out for. John is a completely professional and emapthic person who I would highly recommend for any business looking to improve their digital marketing and systems.

Andrea
Coffee Service Packaging