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Flying Solo

Flying Solo
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Mental Health
Small Business
Personal Branding
Storytelling
Marketing
Burnout
Imposter Syndrome
Mindfulness
Resilience
Exit Planning
Persuasion
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy
Branding
Untmd
Australia
Truth
Negotiation

The show for those starting or running a one person business, hosted by Cec Busby. With over 100,000 members and stacks of resources, Flying Solo keeps you on track.

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Latest Episodes

Julie-Anne Whitfield is the Workplace Program Manager at R U OK? She sits down for a chat about building genuine wellbeing and connection into small businesses all year round, not just on R U OK? Day.

Julie-Anne explains why supportive workplace cul... more

On this episode of Flying Solo, Cec Busby sits down with trailblazing entrepreneur Lisa Messenger, founder of The Collective Hub. Known for her fearless approach to reinvention and disrupting the status quo, Lisa Messenger has built an extraordinary ... more

Matt Jones is co-founder of Four Pillars Gin—the brand that launched from a $30K crowdfunding campaign and rose to become Australia’s most awarded craft gin before being sold in 2023.

Since then, Matt has authored a bestselling book, advised busine... more

Amir Rodnia is a licensed financial planner, wealth strategist, and author of the new book Freedom Game Plan. Amir shares his personal journey from working long hours as a kitchen hand—risking his life for $100 during a Brisbane flood—to achieving tr... more

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Recent Guests

Julie-Anne Rickford
Workplace program manager at Are You Okay?
Are You Okay?
Episode: Why checking in shouldn't wait for R U OK Day
Lisa Messenger
Founder of The Collective Hub
The Collective Hub
Episode: Reinventing Success: Lisa Messenger on Collective Hub, AI, and Balancing Motherhood
Matt Jones
Co-founder of Four Pillars Gin; author and storyteller
Four Pillars Gin
Episode: How to use storytelling as a business advantage: Lessons from Four Pillars Gin
Amir Rodnia
Licensed financial planner, wealth strategist, founder of Rodnia Wealth Partners
Rodnia Wealth Partners
Episode: Rewriting your money mindset for independence
Nick Bendel
Author of The 500 Lunches Effect
Author, Speaker
Episode: Building social courage: Lessons From 500 lunches with strangers
Jessica Spendlove
Coach who works with elite athletes and business leaders on peak performance
Author of For the Long Run
Episode: High performance without burnout: Lessons from elite sports for business owners
Jane Robertson
Personal transformation coach and author
Self-employed / Author of That Impact and The Freedom Experiment
Episode: Are you the bottleneck in your business?
Jason Dunn
Endurance athlete, entrepreneur, author of Greatness Doesn't Care
Episode: Discipline over talent: Jason Dunn’s guide to success in sport and business
Amantha Imber
Organizational psychologist, founder of Inventium, host of How I Work
Inventium; How I Work
Episode: How managing energy beats time management for business owners

Host

Cec Busby
Host of Flying Solo

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Many hats

    As a solo business owner sone days it can be hard to stay focused and motivated so listening to stories of other business owners is inspiring for my week. Thanks Cec for all the great pods

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Digital Tanya
    Australia3 years ago
  • Incredible

    Phenomenal content!! Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tommye w-c
    United States6 years ago
  • Motivating & relevant to ‘real life’ people

    As a sole trader just getting things going again after a few years off, I was searching for an Aussie small business podcast. Finally an inspiring, interesting and motivating one for every day people like me...a great mix to help with affordable and realistic tips amongst the podcasts. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T1D prego
    Australia6 years ago
  • Great Business Podcast

    Entertaining, engaging, informative and practical. A must listen for anyone in business no matter the size or experience. Thanks for the hard work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BackableNige
    Australia6 years ago
  • Awesome Content!

    Cheers on your podcast!! Looking forward to your next episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grusha - ElitePodcastBookings
    United States6 years ago

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Guests are consistently perceived as credible and knowledgeable, with valuable real-world takeaways.
Listeners appreciate the practical, actionable advice tailored to solo businesses.
The host's relaxed, warm interviewing style makes complex topics approachable.

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Reinventing Success: Lisa Messenger on Collective Hub, AI, and Balancing Motherhood
Q: Did you always know or hope that Collective Hub would return in some form?
There was no day I didn't miss the print magazine, but after closing it I regrouped with a smaller, more focused approach and, with Jade, relaunched as an AI-powered platform that preserves the community and opportunities the magazine created, while embracing leaner business models.
Rewriting your money mindset for independence
Q: What practical steps can soloists take today to flip the script and reduce risk in their businesses?
Take inventory, plan and then gear up with tools such as business expenses cover, build a buffer, diversify gradually, and consider setting up passive income streams to reduce reliance on active income.
Rewriting your money mindset for independence
Q: Was there a single moment in that journey that really changed your thinking about money or your money mindset?
It was really a collection of moments, including a flood incident that forced me to confront money desperation, which led me to start planning, investing, and ultimately studying to become a financial planner.
Building social courage: Lessons From 500 lunches with strangers
Q: What standalone actions can soloists take to start building social courage today?
Start with the smallest possible step that fits you, whether that's reaching out to one person a day, attending a networking event, or starting a simple project. Consistency beats intensity in the long run.
Building social courage: Lessons From 500 lunches with strangers
Q: What is the biggest mistake people make when reaching out to strangers?
The biggest mistake is carrying a negative internal story about oneself and assuming negativity from others; re-framing to a more neutral or curious stance helps improve response rates and conversations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flying Solo

What is Flying Solo about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Bright, practitioner-focused conversations for solo operators and small teams. Episodes center on practical mindset shifts, sustainable work habits, and real-world tactics for growing one-person businesses—from money mindset and wealth planning to energy management, storytelling, and ethical selling. The show often features guests who are authors, coaches, or practitioners delivering actionable frameworks, with a consistent emphasis on balance, resilience, and authentic brand building. A distinctive feature is blending personal storytelling with research-backed strategies, plus a clear orientation toward Australian small business realities. This makes it especially helpful for listeners seeking approachable, implementable advice from experi... more

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1. Julie-Anne Rickford
2. Lisa Messenger
3. Matt Jones
4. Amir Rodnia
5. Nick Bendel
6. Jessica Spendlove
7. Jane Robertson
8. Jason Dunn

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