Entrepreneurs Coffee Shop Conversations Show Explore ProTech

About Entrepreneurs Coffee Shop Conversations Show Explore ProTech

Every week, more than once a week, our Core Network of Entrepreneurs gets together and we chat about...everything entrepreneurship! Chill, Informative, Fun and Filled with LOTS of Tips for budding and experienced entrepreneurs!!! Listen to while you drive, wash dishes, exercise, meditate...and start understanding that you're not alone in business anymore!!! And you never have to be again now that you've found our TRIBE... :) :) :) Check out our success stories: https://exploreprotech.com/success-stories/

Publisher

Explore ProTech Entrepreneurial Haven

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Apr 2021

Latest episode

16 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

101 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Dec 2025

   Lessons from Successful Entrepreneurs: How to write Quarterly Review

   The final Coffee Shop Conversation Show of the year is now behind us, and what a meaningful conversation it was. In this episode, we unpacked how to do a proper quarterly review — not just as a business exercise, but as a powerful reflection tool to close off the year with clarity and intention. Rather than rushing into the next quarter or the new year on autopilot, we discussed how entrepreneurs can pause, reflect, and review what truly worked, what didn’t, and what needs to change moving forward. Whether you’re a freelancer, small business owner, or growing entrepreneur, this conversation offers a practical and grounded approach to reviewing your business every 90 days — and especially when wrapping up a year. 📊 In this episode, we explore: - What a quarterly review really is and why it’s essential - Identifying wins, challenges, and key lessons - Reflecting on habits, mindset, consistency, and energy - Turning reflection into a clear action plan for the next quarter --- 👥 Entrepreneurs Featured in This Episode (Feel free to reach out for a virtual coffee! ☕) 🔗 Sondra Ray – https://www.linkedin.com/in/getitdonecoachinganvaservices --- 🙏 A Big Thank You to Our Sponsors 🎶 Intro music produced by Peach Jam Records https://www.linkedin.com/company/peach-jam-records-inc/ 🎤 Vocals by Cheyanne Summer https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheyanne-summer/ 📸 Photography by Joanne Moorhouse Global Virtual Photography https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannemoorhouse 🎬 Video Intro by Sommerville Lombard https://www.linkedin.com/in/sommerville-lombard/ --- 💡 About Explore ProTech We're looking for the 500 most fun, authentic, caring, and ambitious entrepreneurs in the world to join our community. If that sounds like you, book a meeting with Peter & Nestene here: 👉 https://exploreprotech.com/bookings/ --- ❤️ If you enjoyed this show… Please like, subscribe, and share the episode. Every share helps us reach and support more entrepreneurs around the world — and grow this community together. --- ⏱️ Timestamps 00:19 - Tribe Song 02:14 - Hallo and Welcome!! 02:37 - Today's Topic 04:12 - Looking at the picture and figuring out the pieces 04:45 - Looking at systems 07:24 - Looking at processes 08:26 - Looking at numbers and metrics 10:09 - Resources, communities and memberships 11:46 - What do I want for the next quarter, 6 months or year? 13:53 - Get input from different parties 15:37 - Figure out the action plan 18:37 - Dedicated time you have to set aside 20:24 - Let me help 22:51 - Wrapping up

2. 

   28 Oct 2025

   Lessons from Successful Entrepreneurs: Black Friday & Beyond: Win the Holiday Sales Game!

   In this episode, we explored how small business owners can prepare for the holiday sales season strategically — maximising sales opportunities without burning out or giving away all their profit. From Black Friday through to the New Year, this conversation focused on practical ways to plan, promote, and perform under pressure while protecting margins and maintaining a healthy mindset. --- 🌟 Key Outcomes ✅ Learned how to set realistic sales goals for the holiday season 💡 Understood the psychology behind discounts and buyer urgency 📣 Discovered how to market smarter, not louder 🧠 Explored tactics for balancing workload, stock, and sanity 📊 Identified what to measure after the season to prepare for long-term success --- 👥 Entrepreneurs Featured in This Episode (Feel free to reach out for a virtual coffee! ☕) 🔗 Sondra Ray – https://www.linkedin.com/in/getitdonecoachinganvaservices 🔗 Peter Hingston – https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hingston-4089a51a6/ --- 💡 About Explore ProTech We’re a global entrepreneur community on a mission to find the 500 most fun, authentic, caring, and ambitious entrepreneurs — and help them win together. 🌍 Join us for weekly live shows, practical trainings, and virtual coffees at ExploreProTech.com. --- 🎉 A Big Thank You to Our Sponsors 🎵 Intro music produced by Peach Jam Records – https://www.linkedin.com/company/peach-jam-records-inc/ 🎤 Vocals by Cheyanne Summer – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheyanne-summer/ 📸 Photography by Joanne Moorhouse Global Virtual Photography – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannemoorhouse 🎬 Video Intro by Sommerville Lombard – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sommerville-lombard/ --- ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:13 - Tribe Song 02:07 - Sondra Ray: Hallo and welcome!! 03:00 - Sondra Ray: Today's topic 09:11 - Peter Hingston: Preparation is key 11:06 - Sondra Ray: Test your links to make sure they work 13:53 - Peter Hingston: Create a dedicated landing page 15:24 - Sondra Ray: Know what you are looking for 22:10 - Peter Hingston: When you complicate things you chase people away 26:22 - Sondra Ray: Know your audience 30:21 - Peter Hingston: What about your Post-sale engagement? 33:08 - Sondra Ray: Don't leave it until the last minute to engage on Social Media 38:06 - Peter Hingston: Make sure you are covering yourself on these basis 39:18 - Sondra Ray: Write things down 40:48 - Sondra Ray: Wrapping up 41:50 - Peter Hingston: May all your wildest entrepreneurial dreams come true

3. 

   7 Oct 2025

   Lessons from Successful Entrepreneurs: Time Management and Productivity

   Lessons from Successful Entrepreneurs: Time Management and Productivity 🕒 Time is one of the most valuable resources we have as entrepreneurs, yet it’s often the hardest to manage. Between client work, admin, networking, and family life, it can feel like there’s never enough time in the day. In this episode of the Explore ProTech Live Show, we discussed practical strategies and tools to help you take control of your schedule, boost productivity, and get more done without burning out. 💪 Our guests shared their real-world approaches to planning, prioritizing, and staying focused. From beating procrastination to building habits that stick, this conversation was filled with tips you can immediately apply to reclaim your time and increase your impact. 🚀 --- 🧭 Key Takeaways ✅ Build a weekly plan that actually happens ✅ Turn big goals into bite-sized, scheduled actions ✅ Beat distractions with focus frameworks that work ✅ Use simple automation to save time without losing the personal touch ✅ Track what matters so you can continuously improve --- 👥 Entrepreneurs featured in this episode (Feel free to reach out for a virtual coffee! ☕) 🔗 Sondra Ray – https://www.linkedin.com/in/getitdonecoachinganvaservices 🔗 Peter Hingston – https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hingston-4089a51a6/ 🔗 Lesetja Mokou - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesetja-mokou --- 💡 About Explore ProTech We’re a global entrepreneur community on a mission to find the 500 most fun, authentic, caring, and ambitious entrepreneurs — and help them win together. 🌍 Join us for weekly live shows, practical trainings, and virtual coffees at ExploreProTech.com. --- 🎵 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors 🎵 Intro music produced by Peach Jam Records – https://www.linkedin.com/company/peach-jam-records-inc/ 🎤 Vocals by Cheyanne Summer – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheyanne-summer/ 📸 Photography by Joanne Moorhouse Global Virtual Photography – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannemoorhouse/ 🎬 Video Intro by Sommerville Lombard – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sommerville-lombard/ 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this replay so more entrepreneurs can learn and grow with us! --- ⏱️ Timestamps (Add after the show) 00:03 - Tribe Song 01:59 - Sondra Ray: Hallo and welcome!! 02:45 - Sondra Ray: Today's topic 07:43 - Peter Hingston: Have a clear vision on where you are going 13:01 - Sondra Ray: Figure out what is worth the time 14:53 - Lesetja Mokou: Plan and keep in mind that live can happen 18:46 - Sondra Ray: Track your time 23:13 - Peter Hingston: Stop doing it on your own 26:58 - Sondra Ray: Bouncing ideas of off someone else 29:11 - Lesetja Mokou: Draw up a " Not to do" List 33:13 - Sondra Ray: Pick the top 3 things you need to have done 37:28 - Peter Hingston: Review your space, doing less and achieving more 42:44 - Sondra Ray: Wrapping up 45:06 - Peter Hingston: May all your wildest entrepreneurial dreams come true

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

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Engagement

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