
Overwhelmed by trying to do it all? Focus on the criticalfewactions™ that will have the biggest impact on your business's success. In this podcast, host John Downes, a seasoned business advisor with extensive experience in Big Consulting, successful entrepreneurship, and mentoring, helps you defeat the overwhelm. Through real stories from business leaders, experts insights, and John’s own experien... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 71 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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A series of no BS interviews with business owners and advisers who deal with the key issues and share the lessons they learned along the way.
Fantastic Podcast, a must-listen for business leaders and entrepreneurs! John brings incredible insights and conversations with top industry experts, breaking down complex strategies into actionable steps. Every episode is packed with value—highly recommend tuning in!
This podcast simplifies and distils a huge amount of information. It has impacted me to reflect more deeply on my business and how to build and grow.
John Downes ui a great host. Not only knowledgeable but his authenticity shines through. This is a must-listen podcast for anyone wanting strategy with a good dose of business sense
Listened to the first two podcasts and enjoyed them immensely. Interesting stories and messages from the interviewees drawn out expertly by John. Lessons about business improvement that can be utilised in various profit and non profit organisations. Makes me curious about the masterclass! Looking forward to more…
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The program centers on practical, action-oriented business guidance for founders and leaders. Episodes routinely explore strategy execution, governance, finance, and operational excellence through interviews with seasoned professionals and practitioners. Topics range from brand strategy, AI's impact on decision making, and cost-driven decision making to crisis leadership, ERP optimization, and government grants, all framed around actionable “critical few actions” that deliver tangible improvements. The show stands out for its emphasis on governance, pragmatism, and turning high-level concepts into repeatable steps that can be applied in mid‑market and growing businesses.
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