I’ve been missing in action lately, enjoying myself and presenting my life story in words and music, (over 100 people attended ‘A little bull goes a long way’ concert at Mooloolaba recently). I often wonder if I need to continue these Bull-e-tins, but realise if only one person benefits from their message, it’s worthwhile. So, […]

My #1 rule in business is …Find and keep customers. It is the sole purpose of being in business. My #2 rule is …build lasting relationships. My # 3 ruleis …return to rule #1. I’m intrigued how pathways in life attempt to connect. The conundrum is what to do when they do. The fact you […]

Are you struggling to consistently keep your brand in front of your targeted market when competing in a digitally distracted world? Read any advice about effective marketing and you will find consistency at the top of the list, which is true but…..you need to consistently do the right things. Just copying what the rest of […]

September 23, 2015 was a big day for our family.  It was my daughters birthday and she was gifted with a miracle for her little miracle. Our new grandson, was born with severe hearing deficiency and recently had a cochlear implant in both ears. Switch on day was September 23 …my daughter’s birthday. To witness […]

The central theme of my latest book, Take the bull by the horns, is action creates reaction. That’s exactly what happened the day of its release.It was a wintery 2014 June morning when sunshine coast mayor Mark Jamieson launched  my book to a well attended business breakfast at the newly completed Brightwater Tavern. Overlooking a […]

Within my mentoring networks I witness the suffering of many independent family businesses, forced into unfavourable exit strategies and not knowing what to do next. I can relate to this as it is now over five years since we closed Toombul Music due to emerging digital technology that changed the way we buy music forever. […]

Success can hinder your progress; if you feel like you are doing ok it makes it harder for you to keep doing ok. That’s because the world is changing so rapidly. Before you know it, you have missed the next big thing. Nobody will tell you what the next big thing is, but by trusting […]

It’s Barry here and I wanted to wish you a Happy New Year and share with you a new resolution I’ve made for 2015. January is a great time to refresh business and lifestyle ambitions but with the pace of life today, I’m already tormenting myself that time is running out. So what have I […]