Episodes
283
Feb. 15, 2021
Interview with Evan Kesner - CEO of Amazon ads company
A feature length interview with Evan Kesner, who is CEO of Straight Up Growth, which manages Amazon sales and ads for clients. We talk about his 4 internships in a year with 6 months in Rome, Italy. We discuss his early career as property broker and trainer which gave Evan create insight into business. He then tells me about his business, where he grows business brands on Amazon by increasing sales. We close the interview with his new advanced analytics and measurements on Amazon. Find more d...
282
Feb. 11, 2021
SMALL BUSINESS THURSDAY - Fatigue in small businesses
SMALL BUSINESS THURSDAY - This is a podcast where I talk about how fatigue can affect small businesses. It is the same as doing exercise you fatigue after doing the same thing. Small business owners need variety in their company, you can employee new people or remove yourself or hire a coach. This will mean you can be successful and love what you do. Find more details about the podcast and my coaching business on: https://absolutebusinessmindset.com/abm-coaching-services Do you want to be a ...
281
Feb. 9, 2021
Interview with John Vuong - Founder of Local SEO Search
My Guest This is a feature length interview with John Vuong, he is the Founder of SEO Search based in Canada. We start this conversation with how his parents were ‘boat people’ from Vietnam in the 1980’s. We talk about his early career as a successful salesman, then he started his own business called SEO Search, with an amazing story that he won his first client before he had a laptop. We delve deep into his techniques for SEO which is the basis of his business. He goes into detail about how ...
280
Feb. 4, 2021
SMALL BUSINESS THURSDAY - Importance of sales and marketing
SMALL BUSINESS THURSDAY - This is a podcast where I talk about the importance sales and marketing in small business. Find more details about the podcast and my coaching business on: https://absolutebusinessmindset.com/abm-coaching-services Do you want to be a podcaster? Sign up on www.abmpodcastcourse.co.uk Find me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayward Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/markjhayward See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Support the...
279
Feb. 1, 2021
Interview with Jeff Haden - Inc magazine contributor and author
My Guest This is a feature length interview with Jeff Haden who is Inc magazine contributor and author. We talk about his early career in manufacturing which gave him insight into managerial processes. He pivoted his career after 17 years in manufacturing to ghost writing. Jeff has written about property, management, finance, investing and breast feeding. He is now a prolific contributing editor at Inc magazine, which you can see on social media as well. He is the author of 'The Motivation My...
Jan. 28, 2021
SMALL BUSINESS THURSDAY - Start a business lean
SMALL BUSINESS THURSDAY - This is a podcast where I talk about starting a business lean. The best way to start a business is bootstrapping, forget VC funding, do it lean and then scale later. Find more details about the podcast and my coaching business on: https://absolutebusinessmindset.com/abm-coaching-services Do you want to be a podcaster? Sign up on www.abmpodcastcourse.co.uk Find me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayward Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/markjhaywa...
277
Jan. 25, 2021
Be professional even when it is hard
This is a podcast where I talk about the importance of being professional even when it is hard Find more details about the podcast and my coaching business on: https://absolutebusinessmindset.com/abm-coaching-services Do you want to be a podcaster? Sign up on www.abmpodcastcourse.co.uk Find me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayward Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/markjhayward See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Support the showDo you want to be...
287
Jan. 25, 2021
Interview with Nir Bashan - The Creator Mindset
My Guest This is a feature length interview with Nir Bashan, who is the author of ‘The Creator Mindset’. We discuss his early career in music which helped him develop his understanding of creativity. We talk through his key life milestones of being a copywriter and creative director. Nir talks about his understanding of creativity in business, and the under appreciation of this in all walks of life. He is the CEO and founder of The Creator Mindset, where he holds workshops and conferences, an...
276
Jan. 21, 2021
SMALL BUSINESS THURSDAY - Sales funnel
SMALL BUSINESS THURSDAY - This is a podcast where I talk about the sales funnel. I give the example of the WWE wrestling sales funnel, I was taught this some time ago but it stuck with me. Find more details about the podcast and my coaching business on: https://absolutebusinessmindset.com/abm-coaching-services Do you want to be a podcaster? Sign up on www.abmpodcastcourse.co.uk Find me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayward Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/markjhayward ...
275
Jan. 18, 2021
Interview with Barnaby Wynter - Advertising guru
My Guest A feature length interview with Barnaby Wynter, we discuss his tour around Australia on a Honda CX500 motorbike. Then we delve into his early career in advertising and then the change with purchasing the ad agency which changed him into a business owner. We discuss the importance of creativity in advertising, and the difference between large and small companies and creativity. We discuss the huge variety of work that he does now with conference speaking, coaching, Head of Marketing, ...
274
Jan. 17, 2021
Small success -enjoy the process
This is a podcast where I talk about the importance of enjoying the process and feeling your successes. Find more details about the podcast and my coaching business on: https://absolutebusinessmindset.com/abm-coaching-services Do you want to be a podcaster? Sign up on www.abmpodcastcourse.co.uk Find me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayward-163721a0/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/markjhayward See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Support the sh...
273
Jan. 14, 2021
SMALL BUSINESS THURSDAY - Biggest mistakes made by entrepreneurs
SMALL BUSINESS THURSDAY - This is a podcast where I talk about the biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs make. There are 10 mistakes which I talk through for you as a small business owner. Find more details about the podcast and my coaching business on: https://absolutebusinessmindset.com/abm-coaching-services Do you want to be a podcaster? Sign up on www.abmpodcastcourse.co.uk Find me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayward-163721a0/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/markj...
272
Jan. 10, 2021
Joint podcast with Andrew Miller from Tingle Zone.
My Guest A joint released podcast with Andrew Miller, who is the the host of 'The Tingle Zone'. He is the leader of the Business Enjoyment and we will talk about that on this podcast. We co-host the interview and ask lots of questions of each other and we reveal our views on business. We talk about our journey and current projects in depth, which was so interesting. This is an experiment and your feedback is welcome but I loved doing it, thank Andrew! Find more details about my coaching busine...
271
Jan. 7, 2021
Fragility of Life - We aren't here for long
This is a podcast where I talk about the fragility of life and I discuss that we aren't on this earth for long and we need to make the most of it. Find more details about the podcast and my coaching business on: https://absolutebusinessmindset.com/abm-coaching-services Do you want to be a podcaster? Sign up on www.abmpodcastcourse.co.uk Find me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayward-163721a0/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/markjhayward See acast.com/privacy for priva...
270
Jan. 4, 2021
BONUS INTERVIEW with Mark Edwards - Software Strategist in M&A
My Guest A feature length interview with Mark Edwards, he is a software strategist in M&A. We talk about his early careering software but we focus on his 21 years as Founder of Boss Equity. As Mark is in M&A we talk about the impact of Covid-19 on his industry. Mark is a keen photographer and he talks about his charity work with the homeless project. We talk to Mark about his book 'A guide for the wise software entrepreneur'. Mark also has an podcast called Boss-It so check that out. We then g...
269
Dec. 21, 2020
MINDSET MONDAY - Be brave
This is Mindset Monday, and today I am discussing the need in business and life to be brave. This can be hard in difficult situations but I suggest being brave will help. Find more details about the podcast and my coaching business on: www.absolutebusinessmindset.com Do you want to be a podcaster? Sign up on www.abmpodcastcourse.co.uk Find me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayward-163721a0/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/markjhayward See acast.com/privacy for privacy...
268
Dec. 20, 2020
Interview with Dan Kent Smith - Former LinkedIn employee and Founder of LinkedIn consultancy business
My Guest We talk to Dan about his early career in research in marketing with some interesting stories to share with us. The next milestone is going to Australia on a gap year, and the experiences which helped Dan in his future. The pivotal period was working at LinkedIn with multiple roles and responsibilities. Then we talk about a business which failed but had many learnings. His new business Next Play, where he helps businesses leverage LinkedIn, from lead generation, personal brands and ad...
267
Dec. 17, 2020
What I would start, stop and continue
This is a podcast where I talk about the things I want to start, stop and continue. This is an agile technique at the end of meetings, which I think is powerful. So, I challenged myself to explain this technique in my life. Find more details about the podcast and my coaching business on: www.absolutebusinessmindset.com Do you want to be a podcaster? Sign up on www.abmpodcastcourse.co.uk Find me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayward-163721a0/ Facebook - https://www.faceboo...
266
Dec. 14, 2020
MINDSET MONDAY - You can learn anything
This is Mindset Monday, and today I am discussing the fact that you can learn anything online. Go and find your niche and learn about it. Find more details about the podcast and my coaching business on: www.absolutebusinessmindset.com Do you want to be a podcaster? Sign up on www.abmpodcastcourse.co.uk Find me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayward-163721a0/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/markjhayward See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Suppor...
265
Dec. 13, 2020
Interview with Ollie Phillips part 2 - The business angle
My Guest This is a feature-length interview with Ollie Phillips, this is part 2 of our conversation. I go deep with Ollie about his business career after his rugby career ended. We talk about his MBA and why he choose to complete this even when his employer suggested not to. We discuss his feeling of imposter syndrome and how he overcome it for a successful business career. Ollie has many varied interests including writing for a paper, adventures around the world, and an angel investment fund...
264
Dec. 7, 2020
MINDSET MONDAY - High Standards
This is Mindset Monday, and today I am discussing the importance of having high standard in all aspects of life and business. Find more details about the podcast and my coaching business on: www.absolutebusinessmindset.com Do you want to be a podcaster? Sign up on www.abmpodcastcourse.co.uk Find me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayward-163721a0/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/markjhayward See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Support the showDo...
263
Dec. 6, 2020
Interview with Christian Ross - Managing Broker and Serial Real Estate Volunteer
My Guest This is a feature-length interview with Christian Ross who is Managing Broker in Atlanta and serial real estate volunteer. We discuss her early political science career in PR and media relations. Christian was a communication consultant and then moved into Real Estate and forged a successful career in this industry. Interestingly, she was Managing Partner at an exclusive female cigar accessory business. She helps at the Atlanta Realtors Association and has helped as a coach for divers...
262
Dec. 3, 2020
What does legacy mean to me
This is a podcast where I talk about one of my final quick-fire questions at the end of my interviews. The question is 'what does legacy mean to me'. I hope you find this interesting as you will hear my thoughts instead of my guests. Find more details about the podcast and my coaching business on: www.absolutebusinessmindset.com Do you want to be a podcaster? Sign up on www.abmpodcastcourse.co.uk Find me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayward-163721a0/ Facebook - https://w...
261
Nov. 30, 2020
MINDSET MONDAY - Importance of consistency
This is Mindset Monday, and today I am discussing the importance of consistency in business and life. Find more details about the podcast and my coaching business on: www.absolutebusinessmindset.com Do you want to be a podcaster? Sign up on www.abmpodcastcourse.co.uk Find me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hayward-163721a0/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/markjhayward See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Support the showDo you want to be a guest ...