BL-INK Business Lessons

Hosted by Jonathan Creek and Darren Pratley

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In each episode leading Business coaches, Darren Pratley and Jonathan Creek, identify one problem facing real businesses, right now and spend the next hour debating the best strategies and solutions to solve it. This is "no holds barred", hard core advice delivered by two guys established in the High performance business space. Advice like this doesn't come for free very often.

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March 25, 2025Episode 146 min

7 Killer Steps to a Great Business Plan

Without a plan you will miss opportunities, be ineffective and ultimately become very frustrated. So in the episode Jonathan and Darren share the 7 steps you must take to deliver a killer business plan. BL-INK (Business Lessons - International Network of Knowledge) A Business podcast that picks one problem and provides the solution from two very different angles. Co - Hosted by Author, Ted Speaker and High Performance communications expert Jonathan Creek &Darren Pratley - New Zealand Speaker of the Year and High Performance Business Coach.BL-INK - YouTube channel - Please consider subscribing. youtube.com/@blinkpodcastSocials: Jonathan:https://www.facebook.com/jonathancreekInsta: @thecreekyTik Tok : @jonathancreek Darren: https://www.facebook.com/darrenpratleyinkInsta: @ink2020nzBuy Jonathan's book: https://amzn.to/3p0rllD

December 26, 2024Episode 121 hr 6 min

2024 The year in review - The problems, the challenges and the strategies to thrive.

2024 came with plenty of challenges and just as many lessons. Jonathan and Darren and joined by John Shackleton to explore where to next in order to thrive rather than just survive. BL-INK (Business Lessons - International Network of Knowledge) A Business podcast that picks one problem and provides the solution from two very different angles. Co - Hosted by Author, Ted Speaker and High Performance communications expert Jonathan Creek &Darren Pratley - New Zealand Speaker of the Year and High Performance Business Coach.BL-INK - YouTube channel - Please consider subscribing. youtube.com/@blinkpodcastSocials: Jonathan:https://www.facebook.com/jonathancreekInsta: @thecreekyTik Tok : @jonathancreek Darren: https://www.facebook.com/darrenpratleyinkInsta: @ink2020nzBuy Jonathan's book: https://amzn.to/3p0rllD

November 17, 2024Episode 1043 min

It's NOT Xmas Yet!

Too many people are cruising into the end of the year. in this episode Jonathan and Darren discuss the clear steps you can take to make the most of the weeks ahead. BL-INK (Business Lessons - International Network of Knowledge) A Business podcast that picks one problem and provides the solution from two very different angles. Co - Hosted by Author, Ted Speaker and High Performance communications expert Jonathan Creek &Darren Pratley - New Zealand Speaker of the Year and High Performance Business Coach.BL-INK - YouTube channel - Please consider subscribing. youtube.com/@blinkpodcastSocials: Jonathan:https://www.facebook.com/jonathancreekInsta: @thecreekyTik Tok : @jonathancreek Darren: https://www.facebook.com/darrenpratleyinkInsta: @ink2020nzBuy Jonathan's book: https://amzn.to/3p0rllD

October 17, 2024Episode 957 min

Change Your Business Results

Change Your Business ResultsBL-INK (Business Lessons - International Network of Knowledge) A Business podcast that picks one problem and provides the solution from two very different angles. Co - Hosted by Author, Ted Speaker and High Performance communications expert Jonathan Creek &Darren Pratley - New Zealand Speaker of the Year and High Performance Business Coach.BL-INK - YouTube channel - Please consider subscribing. youtube.com/@blinkpodcastSocials: Jonathan:https://www.facebook.com/jonathancreekInsta: @thecreekyTik Tok : @jonathancreek Darren: https://www.facebook.com/darrenpratleyinkInsta: @ink2020nzBuy Jonathan's book: https://amzn.to/3p0rllD

October 11, 20241 hr 0 min

Sales Has Changed

Sales Has ChangedBL-INK (Business Lessons - International Network of Knowledge) A Business podcast that picks one problem and provides the solution from two very different angles. Co - Hosted by Author, Ted Speaker and High Performance communications expert Jonathan Creek &Darren Pratley - New Zealand Speaker of the Year and High Performance Business Coach.BL-INK - YouTube channel - Please consider subscribing. youtube.com/@blinkpodcastSocials: Jonathan:https://www.facebook.com/jonathancreekInsta: @thecreekyTik Tok : @jonathancreek Darren: https://www.facebook.com/darrenpratleyinkInsta: @ink2020nzBuy Jonathan's book: https://amzn.to/3p0rllD

September 8, 2024Episode 758 min

Self Employment Success | Ep 7 BL-INK

There are some Key components to being successfully self employed. So whether you are thinking of ditching your job or already run your own business. This episode will ensure you stay on target . BL-INK (Business Lessons - International Network of Knowledge) A Business podcast that picks one problem and provides the solution from two very different angles. Co - Hosted by Author, Ted Speaker and High Performance communications expert Jonathan Creek &Darren Pratley - New Zealand Speaker of the Year and High Performance Business Coach.BL-INK - YouTube channel - Please consider subscribing. youtube.com/@blinkpodcastSocials: Jonathan:https://www.facebook.com/jonathancreekInsta: @thecreekyTik Tok : @jonathancreek Darren: https://www.facebook.com/darrenpratleyinkInsta: @ink2020nzBuy Jonathan's book: https://amzn.to/3p0rllD

August 29, 202444 min

S3 Ep 6 Finding Clients - The 6 Key Groups and How to target them.

There are 6 Key groups to take care of 90% of your Leads. In this episode Darren and Jonathan identify the Groups and share strategies on how to win them over. BL-INK (Business Lessons - International Network of Knowledge) A Business podcast that picks one problem and provides the solution from two very different angles. Co - Hosted by Author, Ted Speaker and High Performance communications expert Jonathan Creek &Darren Pratley - New Zealand Speaker of the Year and High Performance Business Coach.BL-INK - YouTube channel - Please consider subscribing. youtube.com/@blinkpodcastSocials: Jonathan:https://www.facebook.com/jonathancreekInsta: @thecreekyTik Tok : @jonathancreek Darren: https://www.facebook.com/darrenpratleyinkInsta: @ink2020nzBuy Jonathan's book: https://amzn.to/3p0rllD

August 22, 2024Episode 551 min

Ep 5 S3 How to properly WORK your Network BLINK

Your Network is truly your Networth. In the episode Jonathan and Darren explore the ways you can canvas your network for business without being that sleazy salesy guy or girl. How to work your Network. BL-INK (Business Lessons - International Network of Knowledge) A Business podcast that picks one problem and provides the solution from two very different angles. Co - Hosted by Author, Ted Speaker and High Performance communications expert Jonathan Creek &Darren Pratley - New Zealand Speaker of the Year and High Performance Business Coach.BL-INK - YouTube channel - Please consider subscribing. youtube.com/@blinkpodcastSocials: Jonathan:https://www.facebook.com/jonathancreekInsta: @thecreekyTik Tok : @jonathancreek Darren: https://www.facebook.com/darrenpratleyinkInsta: @ink2020nzBuy Jonathan's book: https://amzn.to/3p0rllD

July 19, 2024Episode 452 min

Remove these 5 Stress causing Pressures from your Business | Blink S3 Ep4

These 5 stress causing pressures can kill a business and leave those running them burnt out, tired and unmotivated. In this episode Darren and Jonathan explore the pressures and how to overcome them. BL-INK (Business Lessons - International Network of Knowledge) A Business podcast that picks one problem and provides the solution from two very different angles. Co - Hosted by Author, Ted Speaker and High Performance communications expert Jonathan Creek &Darren Pratley - New Zealand Speaker of the Year and High Performance Business Coach.BL-INK - YouTube channel - Please consider subscribing. youtube.com/@blinkpodcastSocials: Jonathan:https://www.facebook.com/jonathancreekInsta: @thecreekyTik Tok : @jonathancreek Darren: https://www.facebook.com/darrenpratleyinkInsta: @ink2020nzBuy Jonathan's book: https://amzn.to/3p0rllD

May 6, 2024Episode 31 hr 1 min

How to Beat Overwhelm in Business | BL-INK S3 Ep3

We all experience it at some time or another. Some people say it's a part of growing. On this episode of BL-INK we are joined by High performance expert John Shackleton to learn how to control overwhelm and eradicate it from world. BL-INK (Business Lessons - International Network of Knowledge) A Business podcast that picks one problem and provides the solution from two very different angles. Co - Hosted by Author, Ted Speaker and High Performance communications expert Jonathan Creek &Darren Pratley - New Zealand Speaker of the Year and High Performance Business Coach.BL-INK - YouTube channel - Please consider subscribing. youtube.com/@blinkpodcastSocials: Jonathan:https://www.facebook.com/jonathancreekInsta: @thecreekyTik Tok : @jonathancreek Darren: https://www.facebook.com/darrenpratleyinkInsta: @ink2020nzBuy Jonathan's book: https://amzn.to/3p0rllD