BL-INK Business Lessons
In each episode leading Business coaches, Darren Pratley and Jonathan Creek, identify one problem facing real businesses, right now and spend the next hour debating the best strategies and solutions to solve it. This is "no holds barred", hard core advice delivered by two guys established in the High performance business space. Advice like this doesn't come for free very often.
Episodes
42 episodes
7 Killer Steps to a Great Business Plan
Without a plan you will miss opportunities, be ineffective and ultimately become very frustrated. So in the episode Jonathan and Darren share the 7 steps you must take to deliver a killer business plan.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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46:43
2024 The year in review - The problems, the challenges and the strategies to thrive.
2024 came with plenty of challenges and just as many lessons. Jonathan and Darren and joined by John Shackleton to explore where to next in order to thrive rather than just survive.
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:06:38
It's NOT Xmas Yet!
Too many people are cruising into the end of the year. in this episode Jonathan and Darren discuss the clear steps you can take to make the most of the weeks ahead.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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43:29
Self Employment Success | Ep 7 BL-INK
There are some Key components to being successfully self employed. So whether you are thinking of ditching your job or already run your own business. This episode will ensure you stay on target .
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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58:42
S3 Ep 6 Finding Clients - The 6 Key Groups and How to target them.
There are 6 Key groups to take care of 90% of your Leads. In this episode Darren and Jonathan identify the Groups and share strategies on how to win them over.
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44:17
Ep 5 S3 How to properly WORK your Network BLINK
Your Network is truly your Networth. In the episode Jonathan and Darren explore the ways you can canvas your network for business without being that sleazy salesy guy or girl. How to work your Network.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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51:47
Remove these 5 Stress causing Pressures from your Business | Blink S3 Ep4
These 5 stress causing pressures can kill a business and leave those running them burnt out, tired and unmotivated. In this episode Darren and Jonathan explore the pressures and how to overcome them.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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52:30
How to Beat Overwhelm in Business | BL-INK S3 Ep3
We all experience it at some time or another. Some people say it's a part of growing. On this episode of BL-INK we are joined by High performance expert John Shackleton to learn how to control overwhelm and eradicate it from world.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:01:49
Who is your customer? And How to Connect | BL-INK
Who is your customer? Not so funnily enough is most business simply guess or think of their last 3 clients and say it's them. Nope, Nope and nope. You need a strategy and structure when it comes to customer acquisition. And in this episode we s...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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50:01
6 Factors to make this your best year yet | BL-INK S3 Ep1
As we roll into 2024 there are 6 factors that Hosts Jonathan Creek and Darren Pratley say you need to get right in order to have your best year yet. Enjoy this New episode of BL-INK.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:04:47
The secret to FAST Change
The only guarantee in life is change...the secret to making it work for you is the rate you change. Join us as we explore the power of FAST change in business.
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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56:33
Accountability Buddies S2 Ep13 Blink podcast
Accountability is the key to success. Consistently doing the things that get you closer to your goals is only achieve if somewhere along the line you are being held accountable for your actions.
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1:00:28
5 Ways to Recession proof your Sales pipeline | BLINK S2 Ep11
With parts of the economy slowing down you can choose to slow down with it or Speed up and leave others behind. In this episode we explore 5 ways to Recession proof your sales pipeline.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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45:17
9 ways to change for the better | S2 Ep 10 BLINK
As times change - we all need to change. Here are 9 changes you can make for the better in your business.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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48:58
8 ways to Connect with your Customer | BL-INK S2 Ep9
Right now, more than ever, Your customers are your priority. You need to keep to stay connected, nurture the relationship and continue to deliver value outside of the transaction. In this episode we discuss 8 ways to Connect with your customer....
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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57:40
Stop Procrastinating with Tansel Ali | BL-INK S2 Ep 8
Do you procrastinate? Put off tasks you know you to do until the last minute? Or find yourself doing jobs completely unrelated to anything that generates revenue? Special guest Tansel Ali is a 4 times Australian Memory Champion - he is the Mast...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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54:09
Do You Really Care? | BL-INK S2 Ep 7
Do you really Care? How do you show it in your business? What steps are you taking to value your clients and their needs. In this episode we explore the Business of caring.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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40:05
COLD CALLS made EASY! | BL-INK s2 Ep 6
Hands up if you hate Cold calling? Me and the rest of the world. Except this one guy called Pancho. He loves them, he's a master at them and today he is sharing his best insights to help make Cold calling easy.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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58:32
S2 Ep5 Six Business Lessons from Professional Experts | BL-INK
Darren and Jonathan attended the Professional Speakers Australia conference. Darren loves conferences - Jonathan typically avoids them. What did they learn that can help you grow your business?
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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42:18
S2 Ep4 Get out of the Funk with John Shackleton
Darren and Jonathan invite High performance expert John Shackleton on the show to provide the steps you need to take to get out of your current Funk. Mental health and High performance can go hand in hand so here are some strategies to help you...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:08:43
S2 Ep3 How to Respond in Challenging Times | BLINK
Times have been tough but now is not the time so keep doing the same old things. What got you here today won't get you there tomorrow. In this episode we discuss the ways you should be responding in business to challenging times.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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48:45