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You're Not Alone: The Business Podcast

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by Bishop Collins Chartered Accountants

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Real conversations with business owners and wealth seekers navigating the highs, lows and pivotal moments of leadership. Hosted by the Directors of Bishop Collins Chartered Accountants, this podcast uncovers the human stories behind business decisions - featuring growth-minded entrepreneurs, established leaders, and high-performing clients sharing what it really takes to build, scale and sustain success. If you're ready to learn from others who’ve walked the path before you - and discover why the right business advisor makes all the difference - this is the podcast for you.

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Episode thumbnail for Episode 4: Anytime Fitness: Partnerships, Franchising & Succession | Mark Greenwood

February 25, 2026

Episode 4: Anytime Fitness: Partnerships, Franchising & Succession | Mark Greenwood

<p>🖱️ How do you grow from one gym to multiple locations without losing control, cashflow, or your sanity?</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ In this episode of You’re Not Alone: The Business Podcast, Phillip Keenan (Director at Bishop Collins Chartered Accountants) sits down with Mark Greenwood, owner of multiple Anytime Fitness franchises on the Central Coast, to unpack 31 years of real business lessons, including the mistakes, the pivots, and the decisions that changed everything.</p><p><br></p><p>Mark shares what partnerships taught him the hard way, why side ventures can quietly drain profit and focus, and how a perfect storm of competition, the GFC, personal change, and cash pressure forced a major reset. You’ll also hear what it was like backing Anytime Fitness early in Australia, how Mark tracks the numbers that actually matter, and what succession planning looks like when you want to step back without giving away more than you need to in tax.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re building a business, considering a franchise, navigating partners, or thinking about your eventual exit, this episode will give you a clearer playbook and a few warnings worth listening to.</p><p><br></p><p>💡Key topics covered:</p><p>✅ Partnerships and why most fail</p><p>✅ Partnership agreements and shareholder agreements as your rule book</p><p>✅ Focus vs distraction and when extra revenue streams are not worth it</p><p>✅ The perfect storm and making decisions under pressure</p><p>✅ Franchising with Anytime Fitness and why 24 7 access changed the model</p><p>✅ Cashflow, pricing pressure, and dealing with banks</p><p>✅ Leading teams across multiple locations and keeping standards consistent</p><p>✅ Hiring for attitude and values alignment, not just experience</p><p>✅ KPIs that matter, including membership growth, retention, and sales activity</p><p>✅ Succession planning and selling sites over time</p><p>🎙️ Featuring:</p><p>Phillip Keenan, Director, Bishop Collins Chartered Accountants</p><p>Mark Greenwood, Anytime Fitness Franchise Owner, Central Coast NSW</p><p>📍 Recorded on the Central Coast NSW and Sydney NSW, Australia</p><p>🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with Australian business owners on leadership, growth, cashflow, and building a business you do not have to carry alone.</p><p>🌐 Want Bishop Collins to sense check your structure, tax position, or succession plan? Reach out via the website.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Episode 3: How Ramm Botanicals Went Global Without Losing Its Roots (Export + Leadership) | Ryan Weber

January 26, 2026

Episode 3: How Ramm Botanicals Went Global Without Losing Its Roots (Export + Leadership) | Ryan Weber

<p>In this episode of You’re Not Alone, The Business Podcast, Phillip Keenan (Director at Bishop Collins) sits down with Ryan Weber from Ramm Botanicals - one of Australia’s most respected horticultural businesses - to unpack leadership, succession planning, and how to build a business that can operate without the owner.</p><p><br></p><p>Ryan shares the real story behind taking full ownership, navigating a business split, and building a leadership team with autonomy and accountability. We also dive into how Ramm Botanicals developed export markets and offshore production (including Sri Lanka and Indonesia) while protecting plant varieties globally.This conversation is packed with practical insights for business owners who want sustainable growth, stronger teams, and a business that’s actually saleable in the future.</p><p><br></p><p>💡Key topics covered:</p><p>Leadership team development and promoting from within</p><p>Succession planning and making a business “saleable”Building systems and processes so the business isn’t owner-dependent</p><p>Export strategy: trade shows, relationships, and market fitOffshore production decisions and protecting IP globally</p><p>Cashflow and the value of having strong finance support</p><p>The mindset shift: asking for help and building a sounding board</p><p><br></p><p>Featuring:</p><p>Phillip Keenan, Director - Bishop Collins Chartered Accountants</p><p>Ryan Weber, Managing Director - Ramm Botanicals</p><p><br></p><p>📍 Recorded on the Central Coast NSW, Sydney NSW, Australia </p><p>Subscribe for more conversations with Australian business owners on leadership, growth, and building resilient businesses.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Episode 2: How to Lead with Strategy, Financial Clarity & Purpose | Dr Lisa Barnes

July 11, 2025

Episode 2: How to Lead with Strategy, Financial Clarity & Purpose | Dr Lisa Barnes

<p><strong>What does it take to lead a creative organisation with financial discipline and strategic foresight?</strong></p><p>Dr Lisa Barnes, CEO of the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music, joins us to share her journey from <strong>CPA and Chartered Accountant</strong> to arts leader - and the powerful role that financial structure, clear reporting, and strong board relationships play in building a thriving organisation.</p><p>In this episode of You&#39;re Not Alone: The Business Podcast, Lisa opens up about the reality of board dynamics, building trust through transparency, and what it really takes to make bold decisions with confidence.</p><p>Whether you’re leading a not-for-profit, scaling a family business, or navigating complex stakeholder relationships, this episode is packed with practical insights and grounded leadership wisdom.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Dr Lisa Barnes</strong></p><p>Dr Barnes is the CEO of the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music, a Chartered Accountant, Fellow of CPA Australia, and holds a Doctorate of Business Administration. She’s passionate about arts accessibility, education, and the intersection of financial clarity with creative leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔗 Explore More:</strong></p><p>Visit: <a href="https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au">⁠centralcoastconservatorium.com.au⁠</a> </p><p>Work with Bishop Collins: <a href="https://bishopcollins.com.au">⁠bishopcollins.com.au⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>👉 <strong>Subscribe to You&#39;re Not Alone: The Business Podcast</strong> for more real conversations about scaling businesses, strategic growth, and navigating the human side of leadership.</p>

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What is You're Not Alone: The Business Podcast?

Real conversations with business owners and wealth seekers navigating the highs, lows and pivotal moments of leadership.

Hosted by the Directors of Bishop Collins Chartered Accountants, this podcast uncovers the human stories behind business decisions - featuring growth-minded entrepreneurs, established leaders, and high-performing clients sharing what it really takes to build, scale and sustain success.

If you're ready to learn from others who’ve walked the path before you - and discover why the right business advisor makes all the difference - this is the podcast for you.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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