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01/09/2026

🏆 Are You Building Your Business Just to Survive — or Are You Going for Gold?

What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn’t the market, your competitors or even the economy…

👉 What if it’s the size of the goal you’ve set for yourself?

In Episode 201 of Happy Business Radio, Peter Salerno challenges business owners, solopreneurs, start-ups and entrepreneurs to stop thinking small and start thinking like elite performers.

🥇 Just like an Olympic athlete doesn’t train simply to turn up, Peter asks a powerful question:

Are you building your business just to participate or are you going for gold?

🎙️ In this episode, Peter explores:

✅ Why most people set goals that are far too small
✅ How mentors and coaches can help you get further, faster
✅ Why you should **learn from everybody, but follow nobody**
✅ How happy staff can create happier customers
✅ Why exceptional service can open unexpected doors
✅ The importance of keeping business personal in the age of AI
✅ Why taking a break can sometimes make you more productive
✅ How your reputation affects referrals and opportunities
✅ Why you may be undervaluing yourself and what you offer
✅ The difference between simply being known — and being recommended

💡 Peter also shares powerful lessons from his own business career, including the moment he realised he had been charging far less than clients were prepared to pay.

One of the strongest messages from this episode is simple:

💬 “Don’t just plan what you want to do. Plan what you want to achieve.”

🚀 If you’re ready to think bigger, aim higher and build a business that is not only successful but genuinely enjoyable, this episode is worth a listen.

🎧 Listen to Episode 201 here:
https://pod.co/happy-business-radio/go-for-gold-think-bigger-aim-higher-and-build-a-happier-business

👍 If you enjoy the episode, please like, share and follow Happy Business Radio, and send this to another business owner who might need a reminder to think bigger.

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Because success matters in business — but building a business you enjoy matters more.

In this episode of Happy Business Radio, Peter Salerno challenges listeners to stop limiting their ambitions and start approaching business with the mindset of an elite athlete. Rather than simply deciding what you want to do, Peter encourages business owners to determine what they ultimately want t...

13/08/2026

🎙️ HAPPY BUSINESS RADIO — EPISODE 200! 🎉

🤖 Actual Intelligence in an Artificial World — Staying Human in the Age of AI

Technology is changing at an incredible pace — and for many business owners, AI can feel exciting, confusing and overwhelming all at once.

But do you really need to understand everything?

In this milestone 200th episode of Happy Business Radio, host Peter Salerno is joined by Nadia Bakhos from Chill Technology for a fascinating conversation about AI, technology, mindset and the importance of continuing to learn.

💡 They discuss:
🤖 Artificial Intelligence vs “Actual Intelligence”
🧠 Why mindset matters when learning technology
🚗 Why learning AI is a bit like learning to drive
⚠️ Why you shouldn't automatically believe everything AI tells you
📚 The importance of learning how to learn
💬 Why human conversations still matter in business
🤝 Why networking can't simply be replaced by Facebook
🌱 Moving from “I'm hopeless with computers” to “I'm willing to learn”
😊 The role of energy, positivity and happiness in business
Nadia puts it beautifully: technology keeps changing — so being willing to try, learn and adapt matters more than knowing everything.

🎧 Listen to Episode 200 of Happy Business Radio:
👉 https://pod.co/happy-business-radio/learn-to-learn-how-to-thrive-in-the-ai-revolution

💻 Learn more about Nadia and Chill Technology:
https://chilltechnology.com.au/c/

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Technology has transformed virtually every part of business, and artificial intelligence is accelerating that transformation even further. But while many business owners feel pressure to understand every app, system and AI platform, Nadia Bakhos believes the bigger challenge isn't necessarily techno...

06/08/2026

For the past week I have been in Malaysia KL.
This week I am in Borneo catching up to friends and helping a friend at the Borneo Convention Centre.
Next week I'll be back in KL.
I got to meet a lot of business people and had the pleasure of meeting the depth Priminister of Sarawak.

01/08/2026

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09/06/2026

07/06/2026

Hello all you hard working Business owners.
Let me tell you this.
It does not need to be that hard.
If you have a mentor or coach, they can help you make Business easier.
Yes ask any Business person for help or advice and they will be happy to help.
Most are free advice. But some you pay for.
In most cases it is a good idea to pay for someone to help you. Your Business will grow bigger and faster.
Let me know if I can help. Ask me any question and if I can't help, I'll find someone who can.
Ciao Peter.

07/06/2026

With PodCast City – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 11 months in a row. 🎉

13/05/2026

⚖️📜 WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T HAVE A WILL?

It’s one of the most important conversations we can have… yet so many people put it off until it’s too late.

In this week’s episode of Happy Business Radio, host Peter Salerno sits down with respected estate lawyer Maria Fifield from Avon Legal to unpack the often confusing world of wills, probate, executors, estate planning, and protecting your family’s future.

🎧 Listen to the episode here:
👉 https://pod.co/happy-business-radio/maria-fifield-probate-executors-wills-made-simple-with-maria-fifield

This episode is packed with practical information every Australian should know, including:

✔️ Why having a valid will is critical
✔️ What actually happens if you pass away without one
✔️ The role of executors and substitute executors
✔️ Why blended families need careful estate planning
✔️ What probate means and why it matters
✔️ How overseas property and international assets can complicate estates
✔️ Common mistakes families make that can lead to stress, delays, and conflict

💡 One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is simple:
Estate planning is not just about money — it’s about protecting the people you love and ensuring your wishes are respected.**

Whether you own a home, run a business, have investments, or simply want peace of mind for your family, this episode contains valuable insights that could save your loved ones enormous stress in the future.

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13/05/2026

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