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A podcast for business owners who don't believe in cheat sheets I Made a Thing started in Season 1 as a collaboration between Rachel Kurzyp and Sophia Colquhoun. Season 2 sees Sophia interview businesswomen to find out how they are carving their own path in business and life. We discuss topics that impact small business owners and creatives in a fresh, honest, practical and evidence-based way. Each podcast will unpack your assumptions, push you to look introspectively, supply you with practi ...
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7: Sharing your gifts with Claire Robinson of Basic Tech
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Claire Robinson never imagined she would be so focused each day on bridging generational divides. But it’s hard to imagine a more perfect fit. Although Claire started out working in Public Relations, her CV grew to include additions from tech giants Google and EA Games. Claire was also passionate about volunteering in South Africa and later Austral…
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6: Regional success with Megan Pagel of Macchi & Matcha
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Macchi & Matcha was born from both need and desire, Megan needed a business she could run from home while juggling study and family commitments. Megan also wanted to channel her passion for barista-quality beverages from the comfort of her home. Megan has created the e-commerce store Macchi & Matcha from her home in Karratha, Pilbara in Northern We…
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5: It takes a village with stylist Kerrie Carucci, Part 2
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5: It takes a village with stylist Kerrie, Part 2 Kerrie Carucci, a leading Australian stylist, is back on the IMAT podcast sharing style and business wisdom. Based in Brisbane, Kerrie gives us a glimpse into the day in the life of a personal and editorial fashion stylist. Missed part 1? Go back and listen before diving into this episode. In part 2…
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4: Effort trumps price with stylist Kerrie Carucci, Part 1
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Effort trumps price with stylist Kerrie, Part 1 Kerrie Carucci, a leading Australian stylist, is back on the IMAT podcast sharing style and business wisdom. Based in Brisbane, Kerrie gives us a glimpse into the day in the life of a personal and editorial fashion stylist. Kerrie shares her business tips for tapping into your purpose for an authentic…
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Georgia’s purpose Georgia never thought a panic attack would be pivotal in her business journey. Reflecting on how this confronting event and the 15 years working for a legal firm and real estate agencies ultimately shaped Georgia’s virtual assistance business. IMAT podcast is proud to present our interview with Georgia Anne Virtual Assistant recor…
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Whitney the brave Whitney Hartmann has a niche in the beauty industry; natural brow restoration. But before specialisation, Whitney had a dream that she thought would bring her happiness, money and maybe even fame. But it wasn’t until she nearly ‘made it’ that she realised what she thought she wanted wasn’t the right fit. “I wanted to be this succe…
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1: Kerrie Carucci finds her magic
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Kerrie Carucci finds her magic In our first interview of Season 2, I speak with Kerrie Carucci. A Brisbane based stylist, who shares her journey from working in engineering to crafting her own business as an editorial and campaign stylist, content creator and speaker. “I started to investigate and come back to what my core values were. What my hobb…
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What we learnt in 2019 Do you set aside time to reflect on the year passed? Do you believe in the seasons of business? Is it ever OK to quit? And when should you listen to your ego? “I stopped focusing on what I looked like, my sales, my following. Instead, I showed up and stayed true to what I had planned. And that's how I removed all the ego and …
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Client management Is the client always right? Should you go above and beyond to keep your clients happy? Is it ever OK to fire a client? “You need to treat yourself like a business not just someone with a laptop. Once you switch your mindset, you will be more confident and the decisions will be easier.” - Rachel Kurzyp Topics discussed in this epis…
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Ageism What impact does age have for small business owners and women in business? Can you use your age as an advantage? Should you keep your age a secret? “I think you need to be prepared to leave situations and let go of clients who don't respect your age, your processes and your way of doing things.” - Rachel Kurzyp Topics discussed in this episo…
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HOW DO WE MAKE DECISIONS? Is decision making harder for women in small business? How does decision making impact your success? “Being willing to say no, I can't actually help you with that decision is really important. Sometimes it's really hard to do because we want to help people with everything. We want to know it all and make them happy and sol…
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Season 1, Episode 6: Experts WHO IS AN EXPERT? How do you choose an expert? How do you avoid wasting your time, money and energy on the wrong expert? “We're all going around telling ourselves that we're not good enough. No wonder we're struggling to get ahead in business as women” - Rachel Kurzyp TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: What is an expert?…
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Season 1, Episode 5: Pressure DO YOU NEED TO DO ALL THE THINGS TO BE SUCCESSFUL? Do women experience added pressure? How can you stop yourself from falling into the comparison trap? TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: How can you stop yourself from falling into the comparison trap? And when is comparison useful? Do you need to do all the things to be…
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DO YOU HAVE TO BE POPULAR TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN BUSINESS? How can you use your influence for good? Do you need to be liked to be respected? TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: What is the difference between popularity and power? Why is power seen as bad? While popularity isn't? Do you have to be popular to be successful in business? What do you need fi…
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Is charging what you’re worth a valuable measure? Are there formulas and systems you should be following? Why is everyone so damn secretive of their pricing? Topics discussed in this episode: - Why do people say “charge what you’re worth?” And what does that even mean? - Hourly vs project pricing. What are the options? - How do you price creativity…
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What does being professional look like for a small business? Is professionalism more than the way you dress and talk? How can you be professional but still show up in a way that feels right for you?Topics discussed in this episode:- How do we define professionalism? Is it different when you’re running a business?- How the idea of professionalism ha…
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Do you need passion to be successful in business? How do you find your purpose? Is this whole passion and purpose talk all just a fad?Topics discussed in this episode:- How do you define your purpose? Does passion play a role? And what's the difference- Why are we seeing a rise in “passion and purpose” driven businesses? Is this a fad?- What is pas…
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Join Sophia Colquhoun and Rachel Kurzyp as they talk about that time they started a business and didn’t know what to do next.Topics discussed in this intro minisode: - How we met and our biz love story (Rachel gets a little emotional :P)- How we fell face first into our business- Why we started the i made a thing podcast- Who we are and what we do …
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