Big Money Strategies

Hosted by Tori Kopke

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Apr 2026

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Welcome to the BIG Money Strategies podcast, where I take you from big idea to even bigger income! Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or someone with a passion project waiting to be unleashed, this is the place where big dreams meet even bigger strategies. This is THE podcast for rural and regional entrepreneurs, ready to go big in the bush.

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June 16, 202617 min

BTS: Bulletproofing my regional business

In this episode we cover: The exciting rebrand currently underway and why it feels like the grown-up version of my business Working with branding specialist Sheridan Burns and photographer Sophie Jane Photography Why we're moving away from Kajabi after five years The shift to ConvertKit, Squarespace, Airtable and purpose-built platforms Preparing the business for two months of travel across the United States How I'm "bulletproofing" client delivery while working across multiple time zones My current thoughts on AI, ChatGPT and Claude Why I'm using AI more for systems, automation and strategy than content creation The difference between workshops and masterclasses, and why workshops are becoming a core part of my business model What's working with trial reels and recent social media growth The growth of The Regional Experts and the impact clients are creating across regional Australia Navigating the first year without having a child at home full-time Finding balance between business growth, motherhood and personal fulfilment What's coming next on the podcast Resources mentioned ConvertKit Squarespace Airtable ThriveCart Claude ChatGPT The Regional Experts Monthly workshops Connect with Tori Come and say hello on Instagram and let me know what questions you'd love answered in future behind-the-scenes episodes. This new series is your chance to peek inside the business, ask questions and hear what's really happening as we grow, scale and navigate the realities of running a regional business. Apply to join the Regional Experts here. Connect with me on Instagram here.

April 6, 202614 min

AUTHORITY: The Only Thing Left Is the Decision

This is the final episode of the AUTHORITY season — and it might be the most important one. Because by now, you don't need more strategy. You don't need more information. You don't need another course, checklist, or framework. You need a decision. In this episode, Tori brings the entire season full circle and challenges the real reason many women stay stuck — not lack of knowledge, not lack of skill, but the absence of a clear decision to lead. Authority isn't a milestone you reach. It's a standard you choose. And once that decision is made, everything shifts: Your messaging becomes clearer Your pricing becomes firmer Your standards rise Your positioning sharpens Tori also shares her own turning point — the moment she decided to step into authority in regional business, long before there was proof it would work. Because confidence doesn't come before action. It follows it. If you've been listening to this season, nodding along, feeling like something needs to change — this is your moment to stop waiting and move. 🔑 Inside this episode: Why authority is a decision, not a milestone The real reason you haven't moved yet How confidence is built after action, not before The identity shift required to lead in your industry Why being polarising is part of leadership How authority changes your standards, pricing, and boundaries The difference between knowing and actually deciding 👉 If you're ready to stop waiting and step into authority, Tori invites you to apply for The Regional Experts Mastermind. https://www.theregionalexperts.com/mastermind 👉 DM me "EXPERTS" on Instagram to start the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/tori.kopke/

March 23, 202616 min

AUTHORITY: What I See Coming — And Why You Need to Move Now

In this episode, Tori zooms out and shares what she's seeing across the market right now — and why this moment matters more than most people realise. With tools, platforms, and trends changing almost weekly, it's easy to feel like you're falling behind or chasing the next thing. But the truth is, the women who are winning right now aren't chasing tools. They're building unshakable foundations. In this episode, Tori breaks down the three core pillars that underpin every scalable business — sell, attract, deliver — and why those fundamentals matter more than ever in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. She also shares what's actually changing in buyer behaviour: Buyers are more discerning Trust is harder to earn Noise is at an all-time high And in that environment, volume is not the answer. Authority is. If you've been sitting in hesitation, overthinking your next move, or waiting for the "right time" — this episode is your reminder that waiting is not neutral. It's costing you. 🔑 Inside this episode: Why tools and trends are distractions without strong foundations The three pillars every scalable business is built on: sell, attract, deliver How buyer behaviour is shifting in 2026 Why specificity, consistency, and depth are now the advantage The real opportunity for regional women in a global market Why inconsistent positioning is eroding trust The hidden cost of waiting and delaying decisions 👉 If you're ready to stop waiting and start building a business that compounds, Tori invites you to apply for The Regional Experts Mastermind. DM "EXPERTS" on Instagram to start the conversation.

March 16, 202613 min

AUTHORITY: Stop Explaining Yourself. Start Getting Paid.

If you constantly feel like you have to justify your pricing, explain your services in detail, or prove your credibility in every sales conversation — this episode is for you. Because the problem isn't your confidence. The problem is positioning. In this episode of the Authority season, Tori breaks down the over-explaining trap many service providers fall into — and why constantly defending your value is a symptom of weak upstream authority. When your positioning is clear and your authority is visible, sales conversations change completely. Instead of convincing, defending, and explaining, the conversation shifts to logistics: how to get started, timelines, and next steps. That's the difference between selling hours and getting paid for your thinking. Tori also shares her own story of walking away from a government contract that priced her perceived value at $20 per hour — and how shifting away from hourly pricing completely transformed her business model. If you're ready to move out of the time-for-money trap and into authority-based pricing, this episode will challenge how you approach both sales and positioning. 🔑 Inside this episode: The over-explaining trap that drains your authority Why sales calls should be logistics conversations How positioning pre-sells your services The shift from charging for hours to charging for expertise Why premium positioning reduces price objections How visible authority separates your self-worth from your pricing 👉 If you're ready to stop selling hours and start getting paid for your expertise, Tori invites you to apply to join The Regional Experts Mastermind. DM "EXPERTS" on Instagram to start the conversation.

March 9, 202615 min

AUTHORITY: Here's Exactly What I'm Teaching on March 12

In this episode of the AUTHORITY season, Tori pulls back the curtain on exactly what she'll be teaching in her upcoming masterclass: How to Become a Regional Expert and End the Time-for-Money Trap. If you've ever felt like you're doing great work but still having to over-explain your value, justify your pricing, or constantly prove yourself in sales conversations — this episode will resonate deeply. Because being good and being known are not the same thing. Many service providers stay stuck in operator mode: delivering, over-delivering, and staying busy. But the businesses that scale move beyond service delivery and into authority positioning — where clients arrive already trusting the expertise behind the offer. In this episode, Tori shares the two core strategies she'll teach in the masterclass and why this moment — especially in a rapidly evolving digital landscape shaped by AI — is the time for regional women to claim authority positioning online. She also shares the strategic reasoning behind a controversial launch decision: no replay. For the first time, this masterclass will only be available live — and that decision wasn't based on vibes, but on data. 🔑 Inside this episode: Why being good at what you do is no longer enough The authority shift from operator to industry expert How authority changes your pricing power Why visibility must support positioning The difference between quantity marketing and impact marketing How Tori uses data to optimise launches and marketing strategy Why this masterclass will have no replay 👉 Join the live workshop: How to Become a Regional Expert and End the Time-for-Money Trap link to register: https://www.theregionalexperts.com/masterclass-2026 March 12 | Live only (no replay)

March 2, 202616 min

AUTHORITY: Visibility Without Authority Is Just Noise

Remember when Reels were all dancing, pointing, lip-syncing — and going viral meant you "made it"? It worked. But there was zero substance. In this episode of the Authority season, we're unpacking the difference between visibility and authority — and why optimising for attention instead of trust is exhausting, unsustainable, and quietly eroding your positioning. Because here's the truth: Getting seen and getting trusted are two very different things. If you're constantly performing for the algorithm, chasing trends, or feeling deflated when "good content" doesn't hit — you're building around noise, not leadership. Authority-led visibility is built differently. It's slower. Clearer. Repetitive. Intentional. And it compounds. Inside this episode, Tori breaks down how to move from attention-seeking marketing to authority-building positioning — and why the question isn't "How do I grow faster?" but "What do I want to be known for?" 🔑 Inside this episode: The difference between visibility and trust Why algorithm-chasing leads to burnout How repetition builds positioning power Why authority simplifies your marketing The danger of diluted messaging Using AI as infrastructure — not identity 👉 Join the live masterclass: How to Become a Regional Expert and End the Time-for-Money Trap March 12 | 60-minute workshop DM "MASTERCLASS" on Instagram to register, or click the link to join: https://www.theregionalexperts.com/masterclass-2026

February 25, 202614 min

AUTHORITY: Being Good at What You Do Is the Bare Minimum Now

Being good at what you do? That's the baseline now. In today's market, competence secures loyalty — but it does not secure demand. Your clients aren't choosing between you and the person an hour away anymore. They're choosing between you and the entire internet. In this episode of the Authority season, we unpack why "being good" is no longer a differentiator in rural and regional business — and why visibility, positioning, and authority are now the leverage points that drive scale. The geography walls are gone. Buyers are researching, Googling, comparing, and fact-checking before they ever reach out. If your digital presence doesn't reflect your real capability, you're losing opportunities you don't even know existed. This episode will shift you from "I do great work" to "I am the obvious choice." 🔑 Inside this episode: Why competence is now the bare minimum The shift from local reputation to global comparison How perceived authority drives pricing power Why visibility compounds credibility The danger of relying on word-of-mouth alone The difference between being good and being the leader 👉 Tori is hosting a masterclass: How to Become a Regional Expert and End the Time-for-Money Trap March 12 | 60-minute live workshop DM "MASTERCLASS" on Instagram to register, or head to this link: https://www.theregionalexperts.com/masterclass-2026

February 25, 202617 min

AUTHORITY: Being Good at What You Do Is the Bare Minimum Now

The person who looks more authoritative online is often perceived as more competent. Even if they are not. In this episode, I unpack why competence is now the entry requirement, not the advantage. And why regional women, in particular, cannot afford to rely on word of mouth reputation alone. If you have built something solid but still feel like you are competing on effort, explaining your pricing, or being overlooked by louder voices, this one is for you. Being good built your foundation. Authority is what builds your future. If you are ready for the next step. Book an interview with Tori here. Check out the Regional Experts here.

February 16, 202613 min

AUTHORITY: You Don't Become an Authority. You Decide to Be One

Authority isn't a milestone. It's a decision. In this first episode of the Authority season, we unpack what it really means to stop being optional and start leading. Not influencer authority. Not borrowed credibility. Real authority — built on lived experience, clear positioning, strong opinions, and the willingness to take up space. In a maturing market filled with AI noise and endless volume, authority isn't about posting more. It's about clarity, conviction, leadership, and responsibility. It's about recognising that if you create outcomes, you have a responsibility to lead with that expertise. We explore why waiting to be chosen keeps regional women stuck — and why recognition only comes after you decide to lead. Because the truth is: the market doesn't hand out authority. You claim it, act like it, refine your positioning, and the recognition compounds over time. This season, we're diving into authority-led visibility, selling without convincing, expanding beyond your postcode, and building a business that supports real leadership. If you're ready to stop softening your message, stop underpricing, and stop waiting for permission — this season is for you. 🔑 Inside this episode: Why authority is a decision, not a qualification The difference between influencer authority and real authority How tall poppy syndrome keeps regional women small Why recognition follows leadership (not the other way around) The responsibility that comes with expertise

December 3, 202515 min

NEXT: What Got You Here Won't Get You There

We can hustle, we can muscle, we can get gritty — but at some point, the cracks start to show. In this final episode of NEXT, Tori shares why what got you here isn't what will take you to your next level of business growth. Through honest reflection on the things she's had to close, shift, or outgrow in her own business, Tori shows that evolution isn't failure — it's refinement. She explores the difference between effort-based growth and strategy-based growth, and why clarity and design always outperform "doing more." If you're feeling like your old strategies just aren't landing anymore, this episode will help you see that it's not a setback — it's your signal to evolve. 🔑 Inside this episode: The business strategies and offers Tori let go of (and why) Why repeating what worked before keeps you stuck The real difference between early-stage traction and long-term scalability How to refine your business for your next level Why clarity, design, and trust matter more than hustle 👉 Join the waitlist for the Regional Experts Mastermind: If you're ready to make 2026 your next-level year, head to theregionalexperts.com/mastermind to join the waitlist and get first access to openings.