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 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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
MoreIn 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 ...
MoreIn 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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MoreIn 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 ...
MoreTo 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 ...
MoreFor 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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MoreChristmas 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
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
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
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
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
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.
MoreIf 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.
MoreLegionella 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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MoreThe 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
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
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.
MoreLegionella is of critical global importance. Do you know what it is? Allow Andrew Clifford and Jonathon Mutch of Compliance Water Services to explain.
MoreCross 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
MorePut 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
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.
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Pod Financial
0422 320 497
home@podfinancial.com.au
#mortgages #investing #wealthmanagement #property
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.
MoreOff 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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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.
MoreGlobally, Waste Management is a very pertinent and topical issue. Check-in with Rachel Baigent of Miltek Queensland to see what's trending.
MoreJohn Fitzgerald, author, property investor, and all-round good guy sits down and talks about the 4th & 5th steps on his 7 Steps to Wealth.
MoreResident expert mortgage broker Laura Sillano sits down on the eCentral Business Show to share insider knowledge about getting your next renovation financed.
MoreWhere 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
MoreGet 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.
MoreWaste, recycling, over-packaging and landfill. Next week we start a series with Rachel Baigent from Miltek Queensland about dealing with commercial waste and recycling.
Seems topical that this Fore ...
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.
MoreFirst time buying your own house? Mum and Dad can help. eCentral's resident expert mortgage broker Laura Sillano shares how.
MoreCash 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.
MoreDivorce 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.
MoreDon'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.
MoreApplying 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.
MoreHere'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.
MoreIs 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.
MoreWant to expedite your application for finance? Listen in on this chat with Laura Sillano from Pod Financial.
MoreHigh-school dropout turned Australian Real Estate extraordinaire, this chat with John Fitzgerald will leave you motivated to build serious wealth.
MoreEnsuring 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.
MoreNews 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.
MoreTax debt is due and you don't know what to do? Robert King from Xperion Accountants talks about ways to manage ATO debts,
MoreGrinding 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.
MoreBusiness 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 ...
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.
MoreStop paying too much tax! Robert King from Xperion Accountants shares 5 very simple ways to help you pay less tax.
MoreMarketing Institute, Mireille Ryan. As they talk about social media marketing, Mireille shares tips and insights that are truly useful, even John would admit that!
MoreWhat'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.
MoreThe 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.
MoreIn 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.
MoreThe 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.
MoreIf 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.
MoreMost 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.
MoreIn 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.
MoreI 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. :-)
MoreIn 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.
MoreWhat 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.
MoreHaving 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.
MoreToday 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.
MoreHave 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....
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.
MoreJoining 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.
MoreGreat 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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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.
MoreThe 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.
MoreLaura 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.
MoreTo 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.
MoreAs 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.
MoreHEM? 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.
MoreA 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.
MoreCryptocurrency 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.
MoreToday 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.
MoreRedundancy - 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.
MoreWhen 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
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.
MoreLaura 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
MoreSetting 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.
MoreTo 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.
MoreOn 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.
MoreThe 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.
MoreWhat 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.
MoreToday 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.
MoreWhat 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.
MoreBeing 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.
MoreAccross 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.
MoreBuying 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.
MoreToday 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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"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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
MoreIt'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.
MoreOn 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
MoreJohn wraps up his Sennheiser factory tour by chatting with Peter Arasin about the importance of company culture in boosting productivity in the workplace.
MoreLooking 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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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 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
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.
MoreThe 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.
MoreWhat 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.
MoreIn 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.
MorePeter 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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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 ...
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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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 ...
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.
MoreIt 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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Very valuable time spent with Jay Samit to talk about the difference between innovation and disruption.
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.
MoreIt'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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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 ...
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.
MoreThinking 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.
MoreOn this episode John sits down with Jeremy Fisher from Southpac Certifications, explaining why you should get an ISO accreditation.
MoreIt 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.
MoreDon'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.
MoreMaximise 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.
MoreYour 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.
MoreThe eCentral Business Show’s John Nayler welcomes back Laura Sillano, resident Mortgage Specialist from Pod Financial, to debunk some myths about debit consolidation.
MoreToday John is with Ian Plowman of Cooperative Conversations as they talk about what is wrong with business decisions made in business meetings.
MoreAre 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.
MoreWhen 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.
MoreLaura Sillano from Pod Financial joins John Nayler to breakdown what's needed in the form of a deposit in today's lending market.
MoreWhat problem does your business solve? Sift through noise and clutter in conveying this message effectively with John Dwyer from the Institute of Wow.
MoreHow 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.
MoreHave you looked into buying a new home or an investment property lately? Learn some valuable insight with Laura Sillano from Pod Financial.
MoreJohn "JD" Dwyer rejoins John Nayler on the eCentral Business Show to provide nuggets of gold when it comes to WOW-ing potential customers.
MoreA 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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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.
MoreLaura Sillano joins John Nayler and discusses what "Capacity" is all about in the world of home lending.
MoreTony Curl rejoins the eCentral Business Show for a jam-packed discussion about the anatomy of a leader.
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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 ...
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 ...
John Nayler is joined by Vicki Parker, a health ambassador and Usana distributor, on the eCentral Business Show.
MoreTony Curl joins John Nayler on the eCentral Business show to discuss how you can get those extra dollars in your bank account.
MoreTodd Simpson joins the conversation today on eCentral to give us some insight into getting the best price you can get on a new car.
MoreLaura Sillano from Pod Financial discusses the in's and outs of home lending on the eCentral Business Show
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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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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".
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 ...
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?".
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
Farley Tolpen has successfully mediated 1000s of sceptical parties in his career and in this insightful video talks about how to succeed at mediation.
Video transcript: How to succeed in mediations ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
L ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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why do I need to tell immigratio ...
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 do I become more productive is the subject of today's e central bus ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 is workplace safety such a big deal ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
MoreBrent 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
MoreThis 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 ...
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 ...
"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 ...
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 ...
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
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.
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 ...
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 ...
MoreDave 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.
MoreTony 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.
MoreFarley 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 ...
MoreWe 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 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 ...
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.
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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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 ...
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. :-)
MoreVon 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 from Talking Money Financial Planners and Helen Baker talk about budgeting, financial security and financial planning on the eCentral Business Show.
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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 ...
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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