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The Business Octopus

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🎙️ The Business Octopus – where business gets real, raw, and radically effective. Hosted by Avon Collis, this podcast dives deep into the many arms of business—from digital transformation and automation to marketing, leadership, and growth strategy. Whether you're a startup founder, seasoned entrepreneur, or just business-curious, you'll find practical insights, candid conversations, and expert i... more

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What to do after the event. Last week we reviewed disaster recovery planning whilst awaiting tropical cyclone Alfred. Now that the cyclone has been and gone we are talking about post disaster recovery.

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As we prepare for Cyclone Alfred we discuss what business need to do to prepare for disasters.

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Avon interviews radiologist Dr. Melanie Lau about why doctors earn high incomes yet can still feel financial pressure, discussing the role of specialist qualifications, niche demand, hours, legal risk, and motivations such as helping people, money, r... more

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These help you to create goals that cascade down from strategic goals to initiatives and projects right down to the very tasks that lead to achieving the end result. People often get hung up on the terminology and end up missing the point. In this se... more

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Key person risk is unavoidable but there are ways to minimise its impact should the worst think happen. Do you know what you would do if one of your key staff (or you) got hit by a big red bus?

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If the knowledge on how to do everything is contained within your head, then you can never truly get away from your business. If you ever want a day off or allow delegation in your team, you need knowledge management. This also increases your busines... more

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How to improve your customer onboarding process in your business. As your business grows, there are multiple people that need to be involved in the customer relationship and a clear process helps keep everyone on the same page. Join us for a discussi... more

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Recent Guests

Avon Collis
Founder/CEO, practical technologist and entrepreneur interviewed about his journey and insights
Self-employed / The Business Octopus guest
Episode: Inside the mind of Avon Collis
Kosta Patsan
Founder and managing director of EasyLodge Proprietary Limited
EasyLodge
Episode: Bootstrapping a Credit SaaS Through the GFC, COVID, and Global Expansion
Amanda Rosazza
Branding and growth advisor
Episode: Why the 10x Principle Works (and How to Actually Do It)
LaSean Smith
Investor focused on software/media; founder of CAGR Investments
CAGR Investments
Episode: How to get Investors - with LaSean Smith - CAGR Investments Seattle

Hosts

Avon Collis
Host of The Business Octopus; livestream and CRM/marketing automation expert; drives discussion and introduces topics.
Amanda
Co-host and moderator; contributes guest perspectives and practical frameworks.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Incredible podcast

    Definitely a great show. I enjoyed collaborating with Avon. This podcast is a must listen for anyone looking to level up in their entrepreneurial journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gerj
    Australia4 years ago
  • Cutting through the noise

    Love this podcast - The Business Octopus - Avon really understands the relevance of bringing together experts to build a ecosystem for business. Lots of great ideas in the interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam D900
    Australia4 years ago
  • Great content !

    Avon , knows his stuff, I find that any time I listen to his content I come away with something positive ….its useful ….not just the usual soundbites but actual takeaway info that makes a difference

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brianmcg1
    Australia4 years ago
  • A lot of great tips and experience

    Lots of episodes with great guests. Lots to learn for business owners who want to leverage technology in their business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Col2004
    Australia4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Appreciates the emphasis on practical frameworks over theory.
Very actionable insights from seasoned hosts and guests.
Great tips and experience across episodes; useful for business owners.
Consistently high value; guests bring real-world lessons.

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#109
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How to get Investors - with LaSean Smith - CAGR Investments Seattle
Q: How do you truly identify your ideal target market?
The key is to define the market as a group with a recurring, urgent problem and willingness to pay, then validate through broad inquiry—aiming for at least 100 conversations to surface real pain points and confirm whether the market will pay for your solution.
Inside the mind of Avon Collis
Q: In a business context, when was saying no the best decision you ever made?
He recounts turning down a half-million-dollar VC offer for 50% of the company and choosing to pursue a strategic, equity-preserving path instead, which allowed the business to stay independent, grow on its own terms, and ultimately become five times larger without giving up control.
Inside the mind of Avon Collis
Q: All right. So what made you decide that you wanted to start your own business and not have a job?
He initially didn't want to run a business, tried a retail job and the army, and faced a challenging civilian job market for veterans. He eventually turned to entrepreneurship after recognizing the value gap between formal certifications and real-world capability, which pushed him to create his own path and build a business around automation and systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Business Octopus

What is The Business Octopus about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical business growth, leadership, and the practical application of tech and systems in entrepreneurship. Episodes cover topics from OKRs and knowledge management to Rev Ops, global expansion, onboarding, and community-building, all with a hands-on, operator-focused vibe. The conversation style emphasizes actionable frameworks, real-world examples, and a bias toward scalable processes, automation, and relationship-driven growth. Noteworthy quirks include a recurring emphasis on community platforms, data enrichment, and cross-functional alignment between sales, marketing, and delivery. Potential listeners include startup founders, growth-minded executives, and professionals seeking repeatable systems to reduce risk a... more

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