Discover Why Business Owners Who Listen And Act On Their Intuition Today Are More Profitable and More Fulfilled Than Ever Before … Even In A Looming Recession with Craigh Wilson.

In this episode of Business Owners Smashing It Online, we sit down with Craigh Wilson, intuitive mentor and author, who reveals why the most fulfilled and profitable business owners are the ones who listen to and act on their inner voice.

Whether you're just starting a side hustle or scaling a thriving enterprise, this conversation dives deep into clearing the mental and emotional blocks holding you back from unlocking your true genius.

Craigh shares how fear, imposter syndrome, and the stress of a looming recession can cloud your judgment and disconnect you from your unique superpower. But the good news? Your intuition already knows the way forward.

Tune in and discover the process Craigh uses to help entrepreneurs tap into their inner knowing to create breakthrough ideas, fulfilling impact, and sustainable profit—even in uncertain times.

💡 Key Takeaways:

Why intuition is your most underused business asset, especially during tough economic times.

How to identify and clear internal blocks like fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome.

The difference between imposter syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger effect (and how to find the sweet spot in between).

Real-life examples of world-changing businesses built on a "crazy" idea followed through with conviction.

How Craigh Wilson helps entrepreneurs reconnect to their giftedness and essence for deeper fulfillment and higher profit.

A powerful reminder: that next idea you're doubting could be the very thing your audience is waiting for.

This is the podcast for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and small business owners ready to ditch the overwhelm and start winning online. Each week, Nick brings in real-world experts to share practical strategies, powerful tools, and inspiring success stories—so you can grow your business without tech stress or wasted ad spend.

Born from a wildly successful webinar series running for over 7 years, this podcast is your DIY MBA in digital business. From AI tools, lead generation, video marketing, SEO, LinkedIn, podcasting, automation, and more—it's all here.

If you're great at what you do but struggle to get found online, this show is your shortcut to clarity, confidence, and results.

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If you’ve ever thought, “I know I should be doing more marketing… but what exactly?”, this session with Paul Finn simplifies everything. No complicated funnels. No fancy tech. Just a practical, action-based strategy you can implement immediately to start generating leads and sales.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ The 3-step marketing framework: Get in Front, Get a Decision, Get More Money

✔️ Why most businesses overcomplicate marketing (and what to do instead)

✔️ Simple ways to get in front of 10–100 potential customers immediately

✔️ How to create offers that make it easier for people to say yes

✔️ The importance of clarity in your messaging (and how to fix it fast)

✔️ Practical, no-cost strategies you can implement straight away

Why It Matters:

Most business owners already know what they could be doing—but they’re not doing it consistently. This session strips marketing back to basics and shows you how to take action immediately. When you focus on getting in front of the right people, making a clear offer, and giving them a reason to come back, you create momentum—and that’s what leads to real revenue.

About the Speaker:

Paul Finn is a marketing strategist and founder of Staunch Digital. With a background in music marketing, government campaigns, and high-level corporate consulting, Paul specialises in simplifying marketing so small business owners can take action quickly and generate real results.

Timestamps:

00:01 Introduction and Paul Finn’s background

05:11 Why getting in front of people is the first priority

07:42 The importance of getting a decision (not just attention)

09:45 How to increase revenue with simple upsell strategies

10:39 The power of clarity in your marketing message

12:02 The 3 key questions to refine your messaging

24:02 The “10-minute marketing strategy” explained

27:15 Free and simple ways to get in front of customers

36:04 Real-world examples of direct marketing strategies

37:47 How to create offers that convert

47:01 Increasing customer value and repeat business

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If your marketing feels like a lot of effort with not much to show for it, this session with Dennis Hall will give you a different way to look at it. Instead of chasing tactics, you’ll learn how to think strategically, build trust, and create real relationships that lead to consistent business growth.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why marketing is not about selling—and what it should focus on instead

✔️ The 4 key factors that can dramatically improve your marketing results

✔️ How to move from tactical marketing to a strategic approach

✔️ Why building relationships matters more than pushing offers

✔️ The trust formula that turns you into a “go-to” advisor

✔️ How to stand out in a world where customers see thousands of messages daily

Why It Matters:

Most small business owners are still using outdated marketing approaches—trying to control the message, push sales, or compete on price. But today’s customers research, compare, and decide quickly. When you shift your focus to trust, education, and relationships, you stop chasing clients and start attracting the right ones—consistently and sustainably.

About the Speaker:

Dennis Hall is a business growth strategist, speaker, and founder of Oz Bizlinks. With over 30 years of experience, he helps local and micro businesses improve their marketing by focusing on relationships, trust, and practical strategies that work in today’s digital world.If your marketing feels like a lot of effort with not much to show for it, this session with Dennis Hall will give you a different way to look at it. Instead of chasing tactics, you’ll learn how to think strategically, build trust, and create real relationships that lead to consistent business growth.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Dennis Hall’s background

03:02 The 4 key factors to improve marketing results

05:23 Why old-school marketing no longer works

10:48 The shift from tactical to strategic marketing

11:38 Why marketing is about relationships, not sales

20:36 Identifying your ideal “tribe”

31:44 How to stand out in a crowded marketplace

38:24 The trust formula explained

45:06 How local businesses can outperform big brands

53:16 Practical examples of building trust and referrals

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If you’re posting content, showing up online, and still not getting leads… this might be why.

In this session, storytelling expert Kim Willis shares how simple, everyday stories can build trust, grab attention, and turn conversations into clients—without sounding salesy or pushy. If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem to attract business effortlessly, this breaks it down in a way that actually makes sense.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why storytelling builds trust faster than facts and features

• How to use “small stories” in social media to generate leads

• The difference between content that gets ignored and content that connects

• How to use stories in sales conversations (without sounding scripted)

• The role of personal stories in building authority and credibility

• How to turn testimonials into powerful story-driven case studies

• Simple ways to come up with stories—even if you think you have none

• When to use text, video, or images for maximum engagement

Why It Matters:

Most business owners rely on tips, tactics, and “value posts” that sound the same as everyone else. The problem is—people don’t remember information, they remember stories.

When you learn how to share the right story at the right time, you stop chasing attention and start attracting it. You build trust faster, stand out in crowded markets, and make it easier for people to choose you—because they feel like they already know you.

About the Speaker:

Kim Willis is a storytelling and marketing strategist who has generated millions in sales by helping businesses use compelling narratives to attract leads, build trust, and convert clients across multiple platforms.

Timestamps:

00:00 Why posting content alone doesn’t generate leads

01:38 Introduction to Kim Willis and his background

04:19 Why storytelling creates authority and trust

06:25 How to use stories across social media, phone, and face-to-face

10:46 The power of trust in storytelling (personal example)

15:22 Why attention is the real challenge in marketing

23:16 Small stories that generate leads on social media

25:01 Using storytelling in live sessions and presentations

27:12 Building your brand through story

31:10 Case studies vs testimonials (what works better)

34:17 How to turn testimonials into powerful stories

37:31 What to do if you don’t have any client results yet

41:04 Why most content fails to create engagement

43:29 How storytelling leads to easier sales and referrals

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If your website feels invisible on Google, you’re not alone.

In this session, Nik Cree breaks down SEO in plain English—without the jargon, confusion, or overpriced agency fluff. You’ll learn what actually matters when it comes to getting found online, and how to create content that Google wants to show at the top of search results.

Whether you’ve got a website already or you’re just getting started, this is a practical walkthrough of how SEO really works and what you can do about it.

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What You’ll Learn:

• What SEO really means (and what most people get wrong)

• The single most important factor Google cares about

• How to use Google search predictions for keyword research

• The difference between ads, maps, and organic search results

• How to structure content so Google ranks it higher

• How to create SEO-friendly blog posts using AI tools

• Simple on-page SEO techniques anyone can implement

• How to use internal links and headings to boost relevance

Why It Matters:

Most business owners either ignore SEO or overcomplicate it.

The reality is, Google’s job is simple—it wants to show the most relevant answer to a search. If your content clearly answers what people are searching for, you’ve already got a massive advantage.

This session shows you how to align your website content with what people are actually searching for, so you can get found by the right audience without relying on paid ads.

Want more practical ways to grow your visibility online?Subscribe here:https://www.youtube.com/@BusinessOwnersSmashingItOnline

About the Speaker:

Nik Cree is a digital marketing strategist with over 27 years of experience helping business owners simplify their online presence, generate leads, and build systems that support sustainable growth.

Timestamps:

00:00 Why most people misunderstand SEO

01:42 What SEO actually means in simple terms

04:35 How Google search works behind the scenes

07:10 The #1 factor Google uses to rank content

11:06 Understanding search results (ads, maps, organic)

13:11 How “People Also Ask” impacts SEO

17:13 Why video content improves search visibility

19:03 How to create SEO content using ChatGPT

26:02 How to outrank competitors using existing articles

30:27 Structuring blog content for SEO success

40:50 Using RankMath to optimise your pages

48:14 How to improve your SEO score step-by-step

53:03 Internal linking and keyword optimisation tips

01:03:08 Final SEO strategy and key takeaways

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Need an All-In-One CRM? See How 14 Business Tools Work Together with Quan Nguyen

If you’re juggling multiple apps just to run your business, it’s no wonder things feel messy.

In this session, Quan Nguyen breaks down how an all-in-one CRM replaces scattered tools with a single system that handles your contacts, automations, marketing, and operations. Instead of patching together different platforms, you’ll see how everything can work together—saving time, reducing costs, and simplifying your day-to-day workflow.

You’ll also discover why many business owners struggle with CRM systems and what actually makes one usable (not just powerful).

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What You’ll Learn:

• Why a CRM should be the most important tool in your business

• The real problem with using multiple disconnected apps

• What an all-in-one CRM actually includes (and replaces)

• How automation works and why it’s critical for scaling

• The difference between basic CRMs and integrated systems

• How to simplify lead generation using forms, funnels, and websites

• What makes a CRM easy to use (and why most aren’t)

• How AI and automation are already replacing repetitive admin roles

Why It Matters:

Most businesses end up with a patchwork of tools that don’t talk to each other—costing time, money, and opportunities.

An all-in-one CRM changes that by centralising your data, automating your processes, and giving you full visibility of your customer journey.

Instead of chasing leads, following up manually, or switching between platforms, you can build a system that runs in the background—freeing you up to focus on growth.

This session shows what’s possible when your systems are connected and working for you.

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About the Speaker:

Quan Nguyen is the CEO of Next Level, an all-in-one CRM and AI platform designed to help businesses automate operations, reduce manual work, and scale more efficiently. He works with businesses globally to implement systems that save time, reduce costs, and improve performance.

Timestamps:

00:00 Why owning your website vs platforms matters

01:26 Why a CRM is the most valuable business tool

03:28 The shift towards AI replacing repetitive roles

07:14 What most business owners struggle with in CRM systems

09:43 The problem with using multiple disconnected tools

11:57 How Next Level CRM is built differently

15:15 What tools are included in an all-in-one CRM

20:50 Why traditional website platforms are becoming outdated

24:55 Lead generation using forms and landing pages

32:26 How automation works inside a CRM

40:21 Email and SMS integrations explained

52:27 Pricing and white label opportunities

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What if the reason your business isn’t growing isn’t your offer… but the fact that not enough people know you exist?

In this session, Jemimah Ashleigh shares a powerful and practical framework for building visibility in a crowded online world. With thousands of posts going live every second, standing out isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing the right things consistently.

From personal branding to PR, social media, and awards, you’ll learn how to position yourself as the go-to expert in your space and get seen by the right audience.

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What You’ll Learn:

• Why visibility—not skill—is often the biggest reason businesses struggle

• The five key pillars of building a strong personal brand and profile

• How to create a personal brand that attracts opportunities

• Why your network directly impacts your success and growth

• How to use social media effectively (without overcomplicating it)

• Simple strategies to get free PR, media, and podcast features

• How to leverage awards to build credibility and authority

• What to focus on to become the “go-to” expert in your industry

Why It Matters:

No matter how good you are at what you do, it won’t matter if people don’t know you exist.

Visibility builds trust, credibility, and opportunity. It helps you attract better clients, get recognised in your industry, and grow your business faster.

In a noisy online world, those who win are not always the best—they’re the most visible. Learning how to position yourself properly ensures your expertise doesn’t go unnoticed.

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About the Speaker:

Jemimah Ashleigh is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and founder of The Visibility Lab. She helps business owners build strong personal brands, gain media exposure, and become highly visible in their industries.

With experience building multiple six-figure businesses and gaining extensive media coverage without paid PR, Jemimah specialises in helping entrepreneurs stand out and scale through strategic visibility.

Timestamps:

00:01 Why visibility is the real challenge in today’s crowded market

01:30 Introduction to Jemimah and her journey from law enforcement to business

06:28 How she accidentally built a powerful personal brand

07:34 The five pillars of becoming highly visible

08:10 Why personal branding matters more than your business brand

12:58 How your network influences your success

18:34 Social media strategy that actually works today

25:51 How to get free PR and media exposure

33:09 Why awards can fast-track your credibility

39:09 Real results from visibility strategies in action

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