The Tilt Podcast

Ep 15. Your Friend The Tax Man

In this episode, Joel and Jed discuss strategies for managing cashflow, particularly after the Christmas period. They emphasize the importance of preparing for upcoming payments and building habits for long-term cashflow management. They also highlight the power of understanding and utilizing numbers in cashflow planning. Additionally, they stress the significance of knowing and planning for tax obligations. Overall, the episode provides practical advice and insights for business owners looking to improve their cashflow management.
 
Takeaways
Prepare for upcoming payments by breaking them down into manageable chunks and targeting cashflow.
Build habits for long-term cashflow management to ensure consistent financial stability.
Utilize the power of numbers to understand and plan for cashflow fluctuations.
Know and plan for tax obligations to avoid bill shock and unnecessary stress.
Chapters
00:00 | Introduction
00:57 | Stress around cashflow after the Christmas period
12:31 | Building habits for long-term cashflow management
24:22 | The importance of knowing and planning for tax obligations
26:46 | Wrap-up and next steps

Ep 14. The March Review

Summary
In this episode, Joel and Jed discuss the challenges of sticking with goals and maintaining focus as the year progresses. They share their personal experiences and offer insights on building a team, getting out of your own way, and maintaining a holistic approach to business. They also discuss the importance of planning, delegation, and dealing with unexpected challenges, or 'bombs.' The episode concludes with a reminder to review goals and make necessary adjustments to stay on track.
 
Takeaways
Sticking with your goals requires a holistic approach and the ability to adapt to unexpected challenges.
Building a strong team and delegating tasks can help you stay focused on your goals.
Don't let setbacks derail your progress. Take the time to plan and find solutions.
Regularly review your goals and make adjustments as needed to stay on track.
Chapters
00:00 | Introduction and Setting the Context
00:45 | Sticking with Your Goals
04:10 | Overcoming Challenges in the Early Years of Business
05:04 | Building a Team and Getting Out of Your Own Way
06:02 | Dealing with Unexpected Events and Changes
08:56 | Maintaining a Holistic Approach to Business
09:17 | The Importance of Planning and Delegation
10:41 | The Complexity of Changing Habits
14:26 | The Bomb Mentality and Dealing with Unexpected Challenges
23:11 | Reviewing Goals and Dealing with Bombs
25:09 | Summary and Conclusion

Ep 13. Beautiful Chaos with Chelsea Crean

In this conversation, Chelsea shares her journey of starting 'The Little Hello' and rebranding it to 'The Business Edit'. She emphasizes the importance of aligning personal and business goals and the support she received from her mentors. Chelsea also discusses the challenges she faced and the decisions she made to stay true to herself. She highlights the need to prioritize personal well-being and the impact it has on business success. Throughout the conversation, Chelsea emphasizes the importance of being authentic and true to oneself in the business world. In this conversation, Chelsea reflects on her journey as a business owner and the lessons she has learned. She discusses the importance of going through a learning curve and embracing the grit required for success. Chelsea also emphasizes the significance of understanding numbers and cash flow in business and the role of a supportive financial advisor. She shares her process for developing new services and packages based on client demand and personal values. Additionally, Chelsea highlights the importance of recognizing the need for rest and self-care to avoid burnout. She concludes by discussing the value of staying in one's own lane and believing in oneself.
 
Takeaways
Embrace the learning curve and the grit required for success in business.
Understand the importance of numbers and cash flow in business and seek the guidance of a financial advisor.
Develop new services and packages based on client demand and personal values.
Recognize the need for rest and self-care to avoid burnout.
Stay in your own lane, believe in yourself, and don't compare yourself to others.

Ep 12. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Top tips for hiring your next employee

Pulling one from the vault this week, with a look at the top tips when hiring someone to join your team. Jed has hired and fired, and coached clients through the process on both sides, and he has all the best tips to help you find the right person for your team.

Ep 11. And They're Off: Starting the New Year

Summary
In this episode, Joel and Jed discuss best practices for starting the new year off on the right foot. They emphasize the importance of setting personal goals and breaking them down into actionable plans. They also highlight the significance of developing positive habits and putting oneself first. Communication with the team is crucial to ensure everyone is on the same page and working towards the same goals. The hosts encourage listeners to start working towards their goals now and not wait for the next milestone. They conclude by mentioning their services in assisting with goal setting and planning.
 
Takeaways
Set personal goals and break them down into actionable plans.
Develop positive habits and prioritize self-care.
Communicate with your team to ensure everyone is aligned and working towards the same goals.
Start working towards your goals now and don't wait for the next milestone.
 
Chapters
00:00 | Introduction and Welcome to the New Year02:04 | Setting Up the Year for Success03:18 | Personal Goal Setting and Actionable Plans07:19 | The Importance of Habits08:35 | Putting Yourself First13:16 | Communicating with Your Team17:20 | Getting Everyone on the Same Page21:02 | Breaking Down Goals into Achievable Steps25:00 | Switching Off from Work and Being Present28:23 | Offering Assistance with Goal Setting29:35 | Conclusion and Next Steps

The Xmas Special - End Your Year The Tilt Way

Summary
In this episode, Joel and Jed discuss a workbook they have created to help business owners reflect on the past year and set goals for the upcoming year. They emphasize the importance of reflecting on achievements, lessons learned, and unfinished business. The workbook guides business owners through the process of setting goals and creating actionable items for the first 30 days of the new year. Joel and Jed encourage listeners to reach out for a free copy of the workbook and offer assistance in fleshing out their goals. They conclude by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and expressing their excitement for the new year.
Chapters
00:00 | Introduction and Year in Review02:19 | The Workbook03:06 | Reflecting on the Year07:35 | Wins, Lessons, and Unfinished Business13:48 | Getting to a Happy Place18:30 | Actionable Items for the First 30 Days33:10 | Conclusion and Merry Christmas

Ep 9. Slow It Down with Loz Markham

This week we are joined by our very first guest, and our very first Tilt client, Loz Markham of Defacto.Co. Loz's story of building her business up from a hobby to a flourishing enterprise will inspire you to take things to the next level in your business and start making real steps towards your goals. From tinkering around with content creation as a hobby while working at Bunnings, to running her business with a staff of 3 around her in just 18 months, this is one hell of a story.

Ep 8. Forget the Crystal Ball: Forward Planning Ahead of the Holiday Season

Summary
In this episode, Joel and Jed discuss the importance of forward planning and capacity planning for small business owners, especially during the Christmas break. They emphasize the need to start planning early and create a list of open jobs and cash flow projections. They also highlight the importance of building a buffer account to cover expenses during the break and the first few weeks after. Communication with clients about the Christmas period is also crucial. The episode concludes with a reminder to prioritize self-care and enjoy the break.
 
Takeaways
Start planning early and create a list of open jobs and cash flow projections.
Build a buffer account to cover expenses during the break and the first few weeks after.
Communicate with clients about the Christmas period and manage their expectations.
Prioritize self-care and enjoy the break.
Chapters
00:00 | Introduction
01:05 | The Importance of Forward Planning
06:24 | Clearing Decks and Managing Cash Flow
08:25 | Communicating with Clients
12:13 | Summary of Three Key Aspects
16:06 | Getting Started Again After the Break
21:24 | Summary of Three Steps
23:21 | Conclusion

Ep 7. Look for the Silver Lining: More Cash Flow Crisis Events

From popular demand, we dive into a few more cash flow crisis events that every small business owner deals with, especially in the service based industries, and throw out some advice to keep the cash flowing and the wheels turning.

Ep. 6: Riding the Wave: Keeping Your Business Afloat During Economic Downturns

This week, we take a look at what small businesses can do when facing turbulent economic conditions. From Covid-19 to rising interest rates, who knows what will hit the market next. But there's never a better time than the present to start build risk mitigation strategies into your business.