The BizBanter Podcast

This week Gary & Jez discuss the benefits of ‘batching’: bunching activities together to increase focus and productivity. Also, they discuss the pros and cons of automation tools. This week it’s also someone’s birthday!

This week Gary & Jez discuss the ebb and flow of self-employment: the ups and downs of making a living by working for yourself. Jez (aka. Mr Precise!) gets all fired up about his new podcast mixing desk as Gary talks him through his 17-hour working day… and how he will compensate for that by relaxing on another day.

In a shorter edition this week, Gary & Jez what to do when things go wrong as they can often do in business and life. Sharing real-life examples they explain how to avoid going into ‘panic mode’ when life throws us curveballs.

For this edition, Gary & Jez discuss the personal development tool Insights Discovery®: what it is, how it works and how it can improve individual and team communication. If you want to know more beginning with completing a short profile questionnaire get in touch with Gary at hello@bizbanter.biz

Back from their short summer break, Gary and Jez discuss ‘side hustles’ in this episode of BizBanter. As the economic crisis continues to bite, a number of people are supplementing their wages with a side venture. Gary and Jez explore a number of easy first options to setting up a second income stream. A certain 90s classic movie might also get a mention somewhere along the line.

For this episode of BizBanter, Jez and Gary discuss a recent LinkedIn post by Tracy Bedwell of Sales Training International about the ‘iceberg illusion’ of success. In other words, the bits that don’t get seen below the water surface that underpin our business or personal success, however we define the word ‘success’. Relating the principle to sales Jez has a real soapbox moment which is always a wonder to behold dear listeners.

For this episode of BizBanter, Jez and Gary discuss the power of letting go as a business coach or mentor. They discuss the intention of reaching a place with a customer or client where they don’t need you anymore and where they become more self-reliant and self-confident in their own abilities. For those who have followed the 1980s theme previously there is also a mention of one-time Radio 1 disc jockey David ‘Kid’ Jensen.

For this episode of BizBanter Jez and Gary discuss the apparently more flexible working possibilities post-pandemic. In particular, they discuss the trialling of a four-day working week by some businesses and what might be the implications of this, both positively and negatively, on productivity and staff morale.

For this podcast, Jez and Gary are ‘live on location’ in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir in Leicestershire. Whilst enjoying a countryside walk they discuss the importance of switching off. There are occasional interruptions from passing dogs and their owners- Jez being a self-described ‘dog magnet’- and the various idyllic sounds of nature provide a great ‘soundscape’. They share their own ways of maintaining a ‘whole life’ balance. Let us know how you switch off and take time away from your business at hello@BizBanter.biz 

What drives you to do what you do? What’s your BHAG?  For this episode, Gary & Jez share their own ‘magnificent obsessions’ in business – their mission, their driving force, their reason for being in business. There is a health update also including the merits of acupuncture plus a bit of Morecambe and Wise thrown in for good measure. Let us know about your ‘magnificent obsession’ at hello@BizBanter.biz.

For this episode, Gary & Jez explore what makes a great leader. They discuss the differences between a manager and a leader and give their own examples of both good and bad leaders – let them know if you agree or disagree at hello@BizBanter.biz. There is the return of some banter, noticeably a kitchen update, just in case you were missing that element! Also, the bleep machine makes an overdue return. 

For this episode, Gary & Jez take a trip down memory lane to revisit a recording they made way back in 2011 (using Instant Teleseminar- remember that?) discussing the topic of non-pushy selling. They discuss how Twitter has changed over the years and how some classic principles are still relevant today such as customer attraction strategies, product relevance, features and benefits, and asking for the business. There is noticeably less banter in this edition – which might please some listeners!

To commemorate Jez’s 23 years in business this episode of Bizbanter finds him sharing insights from both his business and personal journey (or, as Jez puts it, throwing him under a bus!) which we hope will be inspirational for listeners. Do let us know your story and your reflections at hello@bizbanter.biz

For this episode, Jez and Gary are joined by the Sales Accelerator himself, Neil Shorney. In a fascinating bumper episode, they discuss why creative thinking is so helpful to businesses and Neil introduces us to a useful tool known as ‘Scamper’ as well as to the banjolele. With a background in music, Neil has a lot to live up to when it comes to the guest’s musical interlude and nails it with a re-creation of a Beatles classic.

For this episode, Jez and Gary discuss the importance of self-care for business owners, particularly when they are ill. They discuss how to avoid burnout, the benefits of ‘switching off’, and how to reduce stress. Along the way, there’s a mention for The Beatles and even Marcel Marceau.

Recorded during the recent Storm Franklin- and featuring a live ‘pigeon watch’- Gary and Jez discuss the highly topical subject of what to do when you get blown off course…..see what they did there?

For this episode of BizBanter Gary and Jez ask ‘Has Twitter had its day’?

For this episode of BizBanter Gary and Jez discuss ‘disjointed learning theory’ and the work of Ajit Nawalkha.

For this episode of BizBanter Gary and Jez look at accountability...

For this edition, Gary and Jez welcome a man who needs no introduction (so Jez doesn’t really give him one!) Gary Jones, head honcho of Grow Live and podcaster extraordinaire.