Ascend360 - A conversation worth having

Ross and Jonathan chat through the various ways to get going in the world of investing.

Always stressing that you should do your own research and do what suits you, Jonathan is keen to share his investment knowledge and experiences.

They discuss investing in crypto currency to property and everything in between!

The guys talk about the importance of research, making good contacts and listening to others who have been successful in the type of investment that you are considering.

It’s important to know that Ascend360 isn’t in the business of advising on investments - they are just sharing their personal experiences in a bid to allay some of the investing fears you may have.

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Ross and Jono

Your team might include employees, sub-contractors, your accountant - all sorts of contributors.

In this podcast, Jonathan and Ross talk about effective ways of getting the most out of everyone around you.

This includes defining roles in a meaningful way and being aware of how you respond to their performance.

An example of this is separating the person from the task so you remove emotion and concentrate fully on the reason they’re in place.

There’s lots of good stuff in here.

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Ross and Jono

The world is generally split into readers and non-readers but we can’t stress enough how some reading is essential.

Jonathan and Ross discuss their own powerful reads – for business progress, personal insights and general enjoyment.

Ross is a self-confessed convert having only started to read in earnest in the last few years. From The Alchemist to Rich Dad, Poor Dad, tune in to why reading is good for you on so many levels.

As an authority, a long-term reference, a ‘turn-to’ reminder, shared experiences, greater depth and to reach wider horizons… reading is the new viewing!

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Ross and Jono

This is a different style of podcast – we started to share some personal stories and soon realised exactly how much we didn’t know about each other!

It is fascinating to build up a better picture of who your friends and colleagues are and a little more from their history.

It’s good to have these conversations, making the time to ask questions and fill in any time gaps.

Knowing more about the people you surround yourself with can really shape your relationship. Challenges and ambitions can affect the paths we end up taking and it can be quite revealing to know more about each other’s journey.

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Ross and Jono

This is a great chat about recognising when there’s just too much to do, how to prioritise and share your concerns and how making a few small changes can give you a new perspective.

We all experience moments of complete overwhelm but it’s important not to allow this to take root and become part of who you are, how you operate and how you run your life and business.

Listen to Ross and Jonathan as they discuss the examples of this they come across – for themselves, their family members and clients – and measures you can take to prevent overwhelm from taking over.

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Ross and Jono

Knowing what to charge is a complicated business. Jonathan and Ross explore the processes behind a transaction, how you value that, knowing the effects of your contribution and putting a price against it. They discuss the dynamic of transactions and why charging a fair price is key in establishing confidence in you and what you have to offer. This is one not to miss! (PS - Stella Artois – reassuringly expensive).

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Ross and Jono

In this content-rich broadcast, Ross and Jonathan discuss the most effective way to break down the important parts of your life and work out how you get from where you are now to where you’d like to be.

By listening to relatable anecdotes based on Ross’s time as a Royal Marine and his tried and tested ‘six pillars’ (health and fitness; relationships; psychological well-being; career; wealth and yourself), you’ll have a better idea of how you plan your next moves!

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Ross and Jono

Planning is key to everything we cover in Ascend360.

As we go from being self-employed or a freelancer into owning a thriving and growing business, it is vital that planning is prioritised or we end up just fighting fires and reacting to what’s going on around us.

In this episode we hear more about different ways to plan, from looking at the day ahead to scoping out our businesses in a full (but, paradoxically, very brief) way.

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Ross and Jono

We’re talking about the way we start our day, why it’s important to set good intentions and enjoy some positivity. It’s a chance to commit time to ourselves, prioritising our well-being so we can be more valuable and ready for the tasks ahead. It’s fascinating to hear how people each start their days differently and why. How could you start yours better? And why would you want to?

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Ross and Jono

Listen to our chat about rethinking your recruitment processes – is it time to change your approach completely?

We discuss all aspects of recruitment, asking all the important questions – why, how, when and much more.

Why do you need to recruit?

Is it viable?

What’s the plan?

How will you get the right people?

How do you know it’s affordable? And so much more of course!

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Ross and Jono