Meaning Business Podcast
This podcast is designed to give you the tools, strategies, and mindset to set your own benchmark and achieve success in your business endeavours. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, the Meaning Business Podcast is here to help you learn, grow and take action towards achieving your goals.
Episodes
70 episodes
#66 - What To Do When Your Business Is Worth Less Than Your Debt Ft. Hank de Jonge
What do you do when your business isn't worth enough to cover what you owe? Most owners assume they're stuck - but insolvency expert Hank de Jonge returns and joins Bruce and Peter to explain why that's rarely true.In this episode, Hank ...
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Episode 66
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27:06
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#65 - Personal Protection in Business Ft. Hank de Jonge
Your business might be thriving right now, but what happens to your home, your assets, and your family if something goes wrong tomorrow? A lost contract, an ACCC recall, a workplace incident, or even a firebombed neighbour could change everythi...
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Episode 65
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33:35
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#64 - The Argument For Buying a Sh*tty Business
Most people looking to buy a business are searching for the perfect opportunity - strong profits, smooth operations, and no obvious problems. But what if the real opportunity lies in the opposite?In this episode of The Meaning ...
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Episode 64
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17:56
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#63 - Burn Out Is Your Own Fault
Burnout doesn’t usually arrive out of nowhere - it creeps in through overcommitment, blurred boundaries, and trying to run at full speed for too long.In this episode Bruce & Peter unpack the paradox of burnout: you can love what you ...
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Episode 63
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30:13
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#62 - You're Using AI The Wrong Way
Most small businesses are jumping into AI because everyone else is - and that’s exactly why they’re getting it wrong. Bruce and Peter break down the real reasons AI is causing issues for SMEs, starting with the Deloitte report controversy and t...
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Episode 62
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35:34
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#61 - Why Focusing On Revenue Is Not The Answer To Your Problems
Most business owners think the solution to their stress, cash flow issues, or lack of growth is simple: make more revenue. But what if that thinking is actually making things worse? In this episode we unpack why chasing revenue alone r...
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Episode 61
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26:01
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#60 - Know The Rules or Pay The Price
Standard conditions might sound boring, but getting them wrong can cost you serious money. In this episode, Bruce & Peter unpack why assumptions in business sale contracts are risky, how standard conditions really work, and where buyers and...
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Episode 60
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26:00
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#59 - Get Rich Quick!
Get rich quick. Three words that have launched a thousand side hustles - and quietly destroyed just as many businesses. Bruce & Peter unpack the uncomfortable truth behind fast money, trending business models, and copycat ideas - and...
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Episode 59
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20:22
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#58 - Potatoes
Bruce and Peter break down how one simple idea, product, or skill can open multiple revenue streams - without reinventing the wheel. Think repurposing, product variation, vertical integration, complementary services, and finding the opportuniti...
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Episode 58
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24:20
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#57 - It’s Time to Bare It All: The Truth About Due Diligence
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood parts of selling a business: due diligence. Most business owners don’t realise just how exposed their business becomes during this stage - and why preparing early...
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Episode 57
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31:21
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#56 - Fire The Customer: Why The Customer Isn't Always Right
Bruce and Peter challenge one of the oldest sayings in business - “the customer is always right.” They break down why blindly following that mindset can hurt your business, your team, and even your reputation. From difficult clients to boundary...
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Episode 56
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29:00
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#55 - The Guaranteed Method To Make Your Business Sell
What makes a business actually sell? In this episode, Bruce Coudrey and Peter Spinda break down the proven method that helps business owners turn an ordinary company into one that buyers compete for.
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Episode 55
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28:56
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#54 - The Serial Entrepreneur Making Sober Sexy
In this episode of The Meaning Business Podcast, Bruce Coudrey and Peter Spinda sit down with Carl Hartmann, serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirits, to talk about innovation, disruption, and th...
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Episode 54
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1:17:24
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#53 - Stop Losing Money: The Profit Playbook
Discover how to stop profit leaks and improve business performance. In this episode we share practical strategies to cut costs, boost margins, and take control of your numbers.
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Episode 53
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38:48
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#52 - Be the Goldfish: Ted Lasso’s Playbook for Optimism, Resilience, and Beating Burnout in Business
In this episode of, Bruce and Peter uncover the hidden costs of burnout - from subtle early warning signs, to the way it impacts decision-making, productivity, and personal relationships.
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Episode 52
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33:21
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#51 - What Is Your Biggest Asset?
What is your biggest asset? Most people think of their house, their savings, or even their business - but in this episode, Bruce and Peter uncover the truth: your greatest asset is you. We explore what really drives value in business and life, ...
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Episode 51
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#50 - How to Outsmart the Future Before It Outsmarts You
Bruce & Peter unpack the difference between strategy and planning, why you need both, and how monitoring keeps you on track. From adventure racing fails to fuel station turnarounds and Uber-level innovations, this chat will challen...
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Episode 50
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27:01
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#49 - Mastering Inventory With Dave Zampech
Bruce Coudrey and Peter Spinda are joined by Dave Zampech, a leading business broker and supermarket specialist from Benchmark Business Sales. With decades of hands-on experience in retail management, inventory control, and supermarket operatio...
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Episode 49
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42:56
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#48 - Why You Need To Learn How To Cheat, Deceive & Manipulate
Bruce Coudrey and Peter Spinda explore the uncomfortable but essential truth about business: if you don’t understand manipulation, you’re vulnerable to it. This episode is not about encouraging unethical behaviour. It’s about understanding dark...
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Episode 48
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29:56
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#47 - Designing Success
Success doesn’t just happen - it’s designed. In this episode, we break down what it really means to design your own success in business. From setting intentional goals to building systems that support your vision, we’re diving into the habits, ...
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Episode 47
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28:53
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#46 - The Six P's
The Six P's - a powerful framework every business owner should understand to build, grow, and sustain a successful business. From hiring the right People to refining your Processes, from protecting your Profit to delivering...
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Episode 46
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20:41
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#45 - Who's The Boss?
Bruce and Peter explore the idea of leadership from a different angle. What does it actually mean to be ‘in charge’? Who really holds the power to shape a business, its culture, and its future?
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Episode 45
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24:07
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#44 - Why You Shouldn't Fear Technology
Bruce & Peter break down the fear and hesitation around AI and technology and why embracing innovation is essential for modern business growth. Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or just someone who feels overwhelmed by all thin...
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Episode 44
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19:31
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#43 - Who Is Peter Spinda?
Co-host Bruce flips the mic to interview his partner in strategy. From Pete’s childhood hop between countries, to boot-strapping ventures, to steering Benchmark Business Advisory into a respected advisory firm, he unpacks the pivotal wins, miss...
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Episode 43
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35:56
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#42 - Stages Of Selling A Business
In this episode, Bruce and Peter dive into the five key stages of selling a business, a framework developed by Benchmark through decades of experience since 1999. This isn’t guesswork, it’s a proven roadmap built from real-world transact...
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Episode 42
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41:57
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