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How To Put The Right Employees In The Right Seats
In this episode, Franziska breaks down how to find and develop the right employees for the right seats in your business. You’ll learn what to look for beyond skills alone, how to hire for mindset and culture, and why adaptable people help your business stay agile. Franziska also shares a real Basic Bananas example, plus an invitation to the Experience 2019 event.
How To Create A Promotion Plan For 2019
In this episode, Christo breaks down how to create a promotional plan that brings clarity, structure and stronger results to your marketing. Filmed during the Experience 2018 on Fitzroy Island, he walks you through the Basic Bananas promotional plan and shows you how to create your own step by step. A simple and practical way to set your business up for a stronger year.
The Best-Seller Strategy
Learn the Best-Seller Strategy, a simple and effective approach to boost cashflow by promoting your top-selling product or service. This episode breaks down how to highlight your best-seller, make purchasing easier for your audience, and create quick momentum in your marketing.
How To Travel For Free
Want to travel the world for free. In this episode, Christo explains how to turn your everyday business expenses into valuable travel points. You will learn how to maximise credit card rewards, what to consider when choosing a points program, and how to use smart expense management to unlock free flights and upgrades.
How To Structure Team Performance Reviews
Franziska explains how to run effective team performance reviews in this episode. Learn how to use a structured performance review form, provide clear feedback, and help your team stay aligned and productive.
How To Stay Motivated
Learn how to stay motivated as a business owner with Christo’s favourite practical tips. This episode explores simple habits like gratitude, celebrating weekly wins, and shifting your attitude to build a consistently positive mindset.
3 Questions To Find Your X-Factor
Unlock your business X-factor with three practical questions that reveal your strengths, highlight industry frustrations, and clarify what sets you apart from competitors. A simple framework to help you stand out with confidence.
3 Ways To Gain Credibility in Your Market
In this episode, Christo reveals three effective ways to gain credibility in your market. Move beyond self-promotion and learn how to build trust and authority with your audience.
What Is Your Business Legacy
Explore what your business legacy truly means. Learn how thinking about what you want to be remembered for can guide smarter decisions and long-term impact.
How Many Touch Points Do You Need To Make A Sale?
Uncover the truth about how many touch points are needed to make a sale. Learn strategies to simplify buying and leverage relationship-based marketing.
The Postcard Challenge: How to Delight your Customers
In a digital world, the art of the handwritten message is a lost skill. Franziska Iseli introduces the “Postcard Challenge,” a simple yet powerful strategy to delight your customers and create a lasting impact. Discover how this small gesture can lead to significant results for your brand.
Increasing Your Profitability
Profit is the lifeblood of any successful business, yet many entrepreneurs struggle to maximize it. In this episode, Christo Hall breaks down the importance of profitability and shares actionable strategies to improve your margins. Learn how to refine your business model and register for the Profit Formula Webinar.
How To Deal With Poop Showers
Every business owner eventually faces a “Poop Shower”—those moments when individuals offload their own fears and negativity onto you. In this episode, Franziska Iseli shares her best tips for staying resilient. Discover four practical ways to respond to criticism and the importance of self-observation in maintaining your peace.
Always Respond With Kindness
Difficult situations are inevitable in business, but your response is optional. In this episode, Franziska Iseli shares her personal mantra of responding with kindness, regardless of the circumstances. Explore why this simple shift in perspective is so powerful and how it can create a positive ripple effect throughout your entire business ecosystem.
How To Improve Your Brands Perception
In marketing, perception is reality. If your brand doesn’t look the part, you’re losing business before the first conversation even starts. In this episode, Christo Hall highlights a critical mistake entrepreneurs make regarding their brand image and explains how to conduct a thorough audit of your customer touchpoints to ensure you stand out for the right reasons.
How To Deal With Rejection
Dealing with rejection can be tough as a business owner. In this episode, Franziska and Sue Izzo, who runs the Basic Bananas US offices, share three tips on how to lessen your fear of rejection and how to overcome it. 01:05 Take a look at your...
Importance of Old-Fashioned Signage
We‘re always sharing the latest and greatest techie tips when it comes to marketing, but it‘s important not to underestimate the power of old-fashioned signage! In this episode, Christo showcases the signage on the Basic Bananas office building and...
How To Kick The Sh** Out Of Plan B
For business owners, plan A doesn‘t always work out, but what should be your next step? Franziska Iseli shares her four tips on how to conquer plan B! 01:21 Always have a Plan A 01:33 Give it your all to reach Plan A 01:48 Come up with Plan B 01:52...
The Best Time of the Day to Post on Instagram
Should you have an Instagram page for your business? Christo Hall and Val Ontiveros, who is part of the Basic Bananas US team, share their top Instagram tips for business owners! 00:30 Should I have an Instagram page for my business? 01:14 When is...
How To Create Deeper Connections with Your Customers
In today's crowded marketplace, standing out takes more than just having a great product or service. The true secret to long-term business growth lies in mastering customer connection. Creating meaningful, authentic moments of connection with your...
How to Increase Your Productivity Instantly
TL;DR: Successful business owners achieve more by doing less through the strategic application of the 80/20 Rule. By identifying the small percentage of activities that drive the majority of profits, you can eliminate waste and scale your...
How To Create a Brand People Talk About
TL;DR: Creating a brand that generates organic word-of-mouth requires intentional strategy and unique positioning. By focusing on a central theme and delivering memorable customer experiences, you turn your business into a conversation starter....
How to Prepare for Business Growth
TL;DR: Scaling a company requires towards business growth, and a clear roadmap to ensure your systems can handle increased demand. Business owners must forecast future needs to avoid operational bottlenecks during periods of rapid expansion. This...
3 Steps to Silence Your Inner Critic
Sometimes our inner critic can stand in our way as business owners. Co-founder of Basic Bananas Franziska Iseli shares her three top tips on how to use your inner critic to your advantage. 01:25 Be Aware of your inner critic 01:30 Acknowledge it...