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Welcome to the last episode of The Brett Campbell Show for 2020. What a year it has been! In this episode, I go through a list of lessons and learnings from this past year. This is my favorite episode I have recorded for this show ever (BIG CALL), but take a listen and I think you will feel the same. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About The Episode Here are a few of the lessons I cover in this episode:  NEVER fcuk with the universeWhy you should NEVER skimp on Steak and WineEveryone has a plan until they get punched in the face (Thanks Mike Tyson)An Earthquake will reveal what’s beneathWhy most businesses SUCK (controversial I know)What I learnt from Slacks $27B sale  …and many more. Connect With Brett FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Rossco Paddison describes himself as a father and a futurist. He loves playing an active role in building the future with decentralised personal finance tools. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About Rossco Rossco is an Entrepreneur, stable-cryptocurrency advocate and CEO and Co-Founder of Bankless Digital Money App, Mosendo.   He has presented “Break Into Bitcoin” events to thousands of people, where he has taught them what it is, how it works, how it will change the world and how to receive their first bitcoin. Rossco is aware that cryptocurrency isn’t going away and will continue to change the way the world’s financial systems operate. He is passionate about making the way that everyday users interact with payments a more seamless and user friendly experience. About The Episode In this episode, Rossco and Brett discuss: What is cryptocurrency and how does it workWhat the true value of cryptocurrency is (and what makes is fluctuate)How to mine Bitcoin (and why Iceland is better for mining than Australia)The best places to find reliable information on CryptocurrencyWhy most Cryptocurrency millionaires started small How the Australian banking system works (and why it’s a great argument for Cryptocurrency) Connect With Rossco LinkedInFacebook Connect With Brett FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Haley Hughes is Owner of The Institute of Makeup and Founder of Blue Light Blocking Eyewear Company, Empire & Co. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About Haley After going through university and securing a ‘safe’, well paying job with the state Government, Haley found herself increasingly unhappy. She quit and became a makeup artist, soon working with the likes of Quicksilver, Cleo Magazine and Flight Centre. Haley founded makeup artist training business The Institute of Makeup in 2009, and has since founded blue light blocking glasses company Empire & Co.  Empire & Co is a client of Claxon. About The Episode In this episode, Haley and Brett discuss: How Haley’s humble upbringing has inspired her to start multiple businessesHow she was able to secure work with big names only 7 months into her makeup artistry careerHaley’s view on money and why it doesn’t buy happinessHer TOP advice for women who are at the beginning stages of a business Connect With Haley LinkedInInstagram Connect With Brett FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Nathanial Bibby is Founder & CEO of Bibby Consulting Group, which has generated over $400 million in sales through LinkedIn lead generation. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher | YouTube About Nathanial Nathanial ranks number one in the Asia Pacific region on the Social Media Marketing Institute’s top LinkedIn marketers list. In 2019, he won Best Use of LinkedIn at the Social Media Marketing Awards for his LinkedIn Heroes campaign. He is also a two-time finalist for the 2020 Social Media Marketing Awards for his campaigns “Monday Night Live” and “LinkedIn vs Instagram”. Bibby Consulting Group’s clients include Apple, Western Union, BT Financial Group, Choice Hotels, EFG Financial Group, Harvey Norman, Brian Tracy, Capital Group, Westpac, Harcourt’s and more. About The Episode In this episode, Nathanial and Brett discuss: How LinkedIn ranks on the digital trust index compared to other platformsThe BIGGEST mistakes people make on LinkedInNathanial’s top tips for standing out on LinkedInWhy you should be taking advantage of LinkedIn NOW (he says the opportunity is “second to none”) Connect With Nathanial LinkedInInstagram Connect With Brett FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Robbie Turner is CEO and Managing Director of Axon Property Group. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About Robbie Turner Robbie Turner spent more than 20 years in the military before founding Axon Property Group, a business that helps ADF members use their housing entitlements to set themselves up for life after service.  About The Episode In this episode, Robbie and Brett discuss: How the property investment mistakes Robbie made early on motivated him to become an expert in the fieldWhy having a product to market fit is absolutely crucial to success in businessRobbie’s tried and tested method for qualifying clients (and why he won’t budge on his process)The secret to getting a consistently high conversion rate (it’s all about communication) Connect With Robbie LinkedInInstagram Connect With Brett FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Kim Barrett is the Founder and CEO of digital marketing agency, Your Social Voice. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About Kim Barrett Kim Barrett is a Social Media Marketer, International Best Selling Author, Speaker and Trainer. He founded digital marketing agency, Your Social Voice in 2013 and now helps businesses get results on social media, build engagement, generate more leads and more sales. About The Episode In this episode, Kim and Brett discuss: How Kim grew his business through the height of COVID-19 when other businesses were doing it tough (His strategy to get more U.S. business during the pandemic)Why Brett believes that COVID is the ultimate reset for businesses (and why it was the wakeup call that he needed)How Kim navigated his team through the uncertainty of the pandemic and kept them winning for their clientsThe three step process that Kim uses to successfully navigate any problem Connect With Kim LinkedInInstagram Connect With Brett FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Tim Morris is CEO of The Entourage, Australia’s largest and most effective training institution for business owners with a community of over 300,000. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About Tim Morris Tim Morris is an entrepreneur who has spent the last 15 years helping companies innovate and grow. As the CEO of The Entourage, he works with the most progressive companies in Australia to help them build their marketing and sales engines, systemise their operations, assemble great teams, and ultimately do meaningful work. About The Episode In this episode, Tim and Brett discuss: When to choose rationality vs intuition when navigating businessWhy you should be able to let go of your business when the time is rightHow optimistic nihilism helps Tim navigate the uncertainties of running a business during COVID-19  Connect With Tim LinkedInInstagram Connect With Brett FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Shiran Faast is CEO of Aqua Gardening, a Brisbane based Aquaponics, Hydroponics and Pond store and 2020 National Retail Awards Finalist in 2 categories. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About Shiran Faast Shiran Faast found her passion in aquaponics when she and husband Chris set up a kit to grow their own produce whilst living in a small apartment in the city. Years later they are owners of Aqua Gardening, an online and retail store with a vision to empower people to take control of their health by teaching and giving them all the tools they need to achieve fresh, healthy produce. Aqua Gardening is a client of Claxon. About The Episode In this episode, Shiran and Brett discuss: How to make fruit and vegetables grow 3x fasterHow store bought fruit and vegetables affect your gut health and could be making you sickHow Shiran and her husband have revolutionised aquaponic and hydroponic education so that anyone can set themselves up quickly Connect With Shiran InstagramFacebook Connect With Brett FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

James Michael started his career in the army before progressing into the corporate world. Today he is a serial entrepreneur, running four businesses in the sales, recruiting and leadership space. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About James Michael James Michael is the Principal and CEO of Justified Talent, a boutique service provider to the start-up and small business sectors that assists in helping their clients better attract, select, recruit and optimise their first sales professionals. About The Episode In this episode, James and Brett discuss: Why most job ads are the equivalent of ransom notes (Plus how to write an ad that cuts through and speaks directly to your perfect candidate)James’ tried and tested method for recruiting high performing sales people (It doesn’t involve resumes and cover letters)The role that psychology plays in James’ pre-interview questions (and how he gets the most honest answers)Why video is such a powerful part of the screening process and how you should be using it to find the best talent possible Connect With James LinkedInFacebook Connect With Brett FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Fred Schebesta is an international speaker, serial entrepreneur, award-winning digital marketer, author and media commentator.  Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About Fred Schebesta Fred Schebesta is the co-founder of Finder, valued at $246 million. Finder is a global personal finance comparison website with over 10 million monthly visitors. In 2018, Fred established a venture capital arm, Finder Ventures, to incubate new business ideas and launched cryptocurrency brokerage HiveEx.com in February 2018. For the past 2 years, Fred has been leading the group’s latest project, the Finder App, which is an Australian-first innovation that combines personal finance management with comparison. He won Entrepreneur of the Year by Blockchain Australia Industry Awards 2019, and was awarded a Fellowship with Blockchain Australia. Fred was also ranked position 22 on the Australian Financial Review Young Rich List 2019, with a wealth of $193 million. About The Episode Why Fred’s relationship with money is a work in progress (He still looks at the prices on a menu)Fred’s #1 piece of life advice that has served him in his personal and professional lifeWhy there’s a difference between business owners and entrepreneurs (And which Brett and Fred identify with the most) Connect With Fred LinkedInInstagram Connect With Brett FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Known as The Bucket List Guy because of all the crazy and interesting things he’s done in his life, Travis Bell is a keynote and TEDx speaker, a coach and podcaster with an inspiring message to share. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About Travis Bell Long before it became a “thing” or was called a Bucket List, Travis Bell had written a “To Do Before I Die” list. His list is the reason why he attacks life. He calls it his compass, his motivation and that thing that brings purpose and meaning to his life.Over the past 20 years, Travis Bell (Trav) has been involved in the personal fitness training industry. Starting with one client, Trav built a personal training business that did over 1 million personal training sessions with a team who motivated thousands of clients across Australia. But rather than just help people achieve their health goals, Trav was also personally called upon by clients to help them achieve goals in the other areas of their lives. Trav’s superpower is his unique ability to get people from where they are now to where they want to be.His message is that your Bucket List is far more important than your To Do list and we need to prioritise the things that really matter. About The Episode Why we should all have a bucket list (and what motivated Trav to start writing his when he was 18) The top 3 things on that list and how he made two of them happenWhy your life plan should fit into your career plan (not the other way around!)What a Reverse Bucket list is and why it’s importantWhy multitasking is the death of productivity (and how being obsessed with everything is a better way to be)Trav’s experience with depression and the tools he used to get through itThe controversial diet Travis is on and how it’s working for him Connect With Travis FacebookInstagram Connect With Brett FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Jason Urbanowicz is a Director of Trainer HQ, a business that provides fitness professionals with tools, support and systems to build and grow successful businesses. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About Jason Urbanowicz Jason Urbanowicz is an author, coach, international speaker and Director of Trainer HQ. He has been involved in the fitness personal development space since 2002, helping fitness professionals to remove mental roadblocks that may hold them back from achieving their goals. Jason has co-authored two best selling books with Trainer HQ Co-Director Brad Sheppard and has presented inside major fitness clubs including Fitness First, Goodlife, Fenix, Anytime and Jetts. About The Episode How a letter in the mail got Brett to one of Jason’s first ever events (That letter contained some marketing gold)Why his depression and anxiety helped him to start his own businessHow he has managed to stay in the fitness industry for 12 years when many don’t make it. (The #1 thing he discovered that gave him a sense of direction and purpose)Why marketing, branding and your business goals are so important (Your current strategy is probably limiting your business) And so much more… Connect With Jason LinkedinInstagram Connect With Brett FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Taki Moore specialises in quick, effective marketing techniques that get fast and highly profitable results for coaches. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About Taki Moore Taki Moore is an author, coach and creator of the world’s #1 marketing system for coaches and consultants. His Facebook page bio describes him in a nutshell: “Father of 6. Lover of tacos. Scaler of coaches.” Taki’s Million Dollar Coach program teaches coaches to take their six figure businesses to seven figures and beyond, all whilst replacing cold-calling, ambulance-chasing and high-pressure selling with education-based marketing. About The Episode In this episode, Taki and Brett discuss: How Taki scales coaching businesses to 6 and 7 figures a month (His best kept secrets he only shares with his highest payment clients)Why business owners must build FRAMEWORKS (He also shares his framework to build frameworks) How Taki made the pivot for himself and saved hundreds of his clients’ businesses through Covid-19 And so much more… Connect With Taki LinkedInInstagram Connect With Brett FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Glenn Twiddle has trained and mentored thousands of real estate agents in his capacity as a Sales Trainer for many top agencies in Australia and the world. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About Glenn Twiddle Glenn Twiddle experienced early success in real estate sales, quickly becoming the #1 sales person in the team and taking out many awards during his sales career – primarily in the competitive inner city Brisbane apartment market. His skill at working with clients was equally as effective when working with his colleagues and become the head of the Sales Training department. Under the tuition of two of the best Key Note Speakers in Qld, Glenn learned lots and continues to do so in order to become the best Sales Trainer he can be. Having a career path allowing for development from a Salesperson to a Managing Partner in the business, he became the Principal Licencee and Director of the company. Whilst carving his path from Salesperson to Managing Partner to Principal Licencee and then Company Director, Glenn has trained and mentored thousands of real estate agents for some of the top agencies in Australia and the world. Glenn has studied Neuro Linguistic Programming, or NLP, for many years and this has led him to also become a fully qualified Hypnotist and Hypnotherapist. About The Episode In this episode, Glenn and Brett discuss: What Glenn learnt from Gary VeeWhy marketing if more important now more than everHow safe do you know your business is? And so much more… Connect with Glenn LinkedIn Instagram Connect with Brett FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

As the founder and CEO of 21st Century Education, Jamie McIntyre has helped close to 600,000 people worldwide change their lives for the better through his live events, books, home study programs and mentoring. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About Jamie McIntyre Jamie McIntyre is an entrepreneur, strategist, coach, speaker and the author of best selling book “What I Didn’t Learn From School But Wish I Did”. His passionate belief is that people need a modern day 21st Century education not taught in our 19th Century education system. Practicing what he preached, Jamie went from being heavily in debt to a self made millionaire in his 20s.  He’s now the CEO of the 21st Century Group, which has grown to become a multi-million dollar educational organisation with a range of partner divisions ultimately created to be a one-stop-shop for all people’s personal, financial and investing needs. About the Episode In this episode Jamie and Brett discuss: Coronavirus and where it come from.. or didn’tThe political motivations of the hype around this pandemicThe value of critical thinking and why you should question everythingHow you identify a real source of truth And so much more… Connect With Jamie LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jamiemcintyre21Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcintyrejamie/ Connect With Brett Connect with Brett on socials and find podcast links here.

As a meditation teacher, motivational speaker and growth junkie, Ryan Magic blends business success and spiritual connection. He’s a CEO, podcast host and entrepreneur who lives to speak and teach to audiences around the world. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About Ryan Magic Ryan Magic is the CEO and Founder of Crowning of The Kings and Podcast Host of Groow With Ryan Magic.  About the Episode In this episode Ryan and Brett discuss; How Ryan became Magic and why it was a smart moveThe evolution of his career directionHow he self sabotaged in the early stagesThe benefit of a regular meditation practiceHow self awareness has paid dividends in businessThe pursuit of personal responsibilityAnd so much more.. Connect With Ryan LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/ryanmagdziarzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theryanmagic/ Connect With Brett Connect with Brett on socials and find podcast links here.

An international speaker, published author, consultant and High Conversion specialist, Brian is dedicated to boosting the sales and profits of smart companies everywhere. Subscribe Apple | Android | Soundcloud | Spotify | Stitcher About Brian Cassingena Brian is a high conversion copywriting specialist and the secret weapon behind a number of world class experts in the field. His marketing campaigns have generated at least $35 million over the past few years – and he’s only taken on a very small number of clients. A 17-year veteran of high converting campaigns, Brian spends his time working on projects he loves, living the international lifestyle with his wife.  About The Episode In this episode Brian and Brett discuss; How Brian got into email marketingHow to write your subject headingThe best content for body copyWhether or not you should have a ‘PS’The perfect amount of emails in an email sequenceAnd so much more… Connect With Brian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-cassingena/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briancassingena/ Connect on All the Socials With Brett Find all Brett’s social media accounts and podcasts here.

Richard Bell has had a decorated business career after leaving school at the young age of 16. He has built, invested and consulted with hundreds of businesses from start ups to $200m dollar companies across 8 different countries.  Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About Richard Bell Richard Bell is an entrepreneur who has built, invested and consulted with hundreds of businesses from start ups to $2000m dollar companies around the globe.  Some highlights include investing into NZ based business, Unfiltered, which he drove the business successfully as chairman leading it into the US market. At the age of 25, he grew business and entrepreneurial training institution, The Entourage, into an eight figure business and today he is still sits as the 3rd biggest shareholder of the company. In 2015 Rich was listed in the Top 3 Emerging Business Leaders by Fairfax Media and AFR newspaper, which lead him to launching his own boutique investment and advisory firm, BLG, back in 2016. About the Episode In this episode Richard and Brett discuss; The difference between an executive board and advisory boardWhy an advisory board is key to business successHow it will can benefit even SME businesses, not just large corporationsDifferent types of investment dealsWhat businesses can and should be doing right now to forward think post-CovidThe life-changing effect of Marie Kondo!And so much more… Connect With Richard Bell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-b-21896817a/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_bell_businessleader/ Connect on All the Socials With Brett Find all Brett’s social media accounts and podcasts here.

Keith Yackey is a bonafide real estate mogul. He’s flipped over 185 properties, done over 700 deals, owns over 300 rental properties and has raised more than $45 million in his career. Keith being successful is one things, but what’s more impressive is the success of those who’ve followed his teaching system. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About Keith Yackey As his mother was lying on her deathbed riddled with cancer, she told him to live a life of no regrets. Keith moved forward to conquer his fears and do just that. Having always wanted to do real estate so he set out to learn how. With only the most baseline guidance within 2 years he had flipped 185 properties and grew to do over 700 deals, own 300 rentals and raise over 45 millions dollars in his career. Which he is still actively doing to this day. Having had his life changed so much through the vehicle of real estate he wanted to help others change their lives as well. About the Episode In this episode Keith and Brett discuss; Keith’s foray into stand up comedy and why he wanted to pursue itThe importance of surrounding yourself with a variety of peopleWhy Keith’s wife left him and how they repaired their relationshipSome personal stories and lessons learnedAnd so much more… More About Keith Yackey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-yackey-13289915/Instagram: @keithyackey Connect With Brett LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettocampbell/Instagram: @brettcampbellofficial

James Marshall is a driven public practice professional who has developed a client and team base that has broad capabilities. James is the Managing Director of MWM Advisory – Commercial Advisors and Accountants. Subscribe Apple | Android | Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher About James Marshall James Marshall is the director of MWM Advisory – Commercial Advisors and Accountants, one of the Gold Coast’s biggest accounting firms. He’s a driven public practice professional who has many insights to share across accounting, business and mind set. About the Episode In this episode James and Brett discuss; James’ upbringing, background and how he came to accountingHow accounting can be customised to each clientAll things Covid19 – what we should be doing now and in the futureWhy we shouldn’t be making big economic decisions right now, and what we can do insteadWhat business owners needs to be aware of through these uncertain timesGetting back to your ‘why’How embracing change will help you come out on topAnd so much more… More About James Marshall LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-marshall-3a770031/