Should I Own A Business?

Do you have the right knowledge and skills to run a business?Today’s show is called Your Knowledge, Skills and Gaps. We help you assess how prepared you are to run a business successfully. We give you a technique to follow so you can assess your knowledge and skills from 5 different aspects. This clearly allows you to see any gaps that could cause you problems.
Many new business owners dramatically underestimate what they have to do and often focus on the wrong things.
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We explore 7 differences between the business owner vs employee mindsets. This episode is about the differences between the two rather than one being right and one being wrong.

Being successful in business requires a different way of thinking or at least an adjustment in thinking in some areas. It isn't always clear to us when we leave employment to start our business, just what the differences are between an employee and a business owner mindset. So, we demystify what we consider to be some of the key differences between the mindsets.

If you are thinking of starting a professional services business as either a Consultant or a Coach, then this interview with Brad Regan is a 'must listen'.

Brad is a business consultant who also runs an education group for business owners in Melbourne, Australia.
Brad shares his journey with us and gives some cracking tips for new business owners, along with the mindset needed for success.
He explains why he chose to become a business consultant and some of the challenges he did not expect. Brad tells us the key things he learned along the way. Brad Regan - Real Edge In Business is at https://www.realedge.melbourne/

The fundamental four are core questions about YOU. They explore actions, traits or characteristics that have the potential to "de-rail" your business.
The Should I Own A Business podcast approaches things from a different perspective.
We ask these four fundamental questions before you leap into business ownership, as they may cause you some grief down the track. 
You will stand a much better chance of making the right decision about owning a business once you answer these questions.

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11 critical business functions must happen in harmony for a business to operate and thrive. Many new business owners are not aware of these 11 or they avoid the ones they are not comfortable with, which is very dangerous. In our experience, the significance of these functions can be underestimated by people who are new to business. Understanding what these 11 critical business functions are and that they have all have to happen will significantly enhance your chances of success.
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This episode focuses on the tasks and business functions that owners, have to do on a daily, weekly, monthly or even annual basis to run a business.
It's easy to get sucked into the excitement of becoming your own boss and quitting the day job. Sometimes the realities of the tasks you'll have to do in your business can get a bit lost.

Gain momentum at this critical point in deciding if business ownership is for you. Use your excitement to focus on 5 key qualities of successful owners.

It's essential to use your excitement positively at this stage, as it is giving you plenty of enthusiasm and energy. Your excitement is likely to decline with time. So make the most of it while it's strong before other things push it down your to-do list. Listen Before You Leap!

If you are thinking about starting a business or buying a business or franchise, how do you know if you will be successful?

Discover what owning a business is really like -the good, the bad and the ugly. We help you decide if business ownership is the right choice for you.

We focus on the hidden causes of business failures that don’t get talked about, alongside what it takes to be successful.

Hear real business owners share their stories and expert guests give advice.

The Should I Own A Business Podcast with Brendan Barrow and Geoff Daniel.

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In this episode we meet Ben from Want Coffee, the owner of a mobile Coffee Van Business in Melbourne, Australia. Ben takes us through his journey from the initial idea of starting his business though to where he is today - juggling a thriving "side hussle" with a full-time job.

What is it like to start and run a mobile coffee van business?
Ben from Want Coffee explains why he did not buy a franchise and how the idea came to him. Ben reveals the high and lows of his journey over the last 3 years. This interview gives a great insight into the work that goes on behind the scenes as there is a lot more to the business than making great coffee.
Ben describes how he started his business as a part time business and how it has grown along the way.
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In this episode we are going to explore a topic that can at times be a little mysterious, motivation.  

We’ll talk about what it is and why is it so important to consider when deciding whether business ownership is for you or not.

Motivation has several different angles on your decision to own a business.

Discover why your level of ambition and “what success means to you” is a critical part of the process.

Understanding your motivation for owning a business is crucial as your motivation must sustain you through the inevitable challenges you may face.

We explore what some unexpected problems might be.

We tackle the first question that everyone who’s thinking of getting into business for themselves needs to ask themselves, "what do I really want?"

Find out we think this is such and important question to answer if you are thinking of becoming your own boss and starting a business.