ABOUT THE SHOW

'Yes' Coach is a new online reality show from Optus. Three business owners have been chosen to receive 12 weeks' coaching from a small business expert to help transform their businesses - and their lives.

Watch and learn as they face the challenges of running a small business, developing the skills to establish a clear direction for their business, regulate cash flow, expand at a healthy pace and learn to take control, while keeping their lifestyle and independence.

You will also find articles, relating to the different topics discussed on the show, which will prove valuable references for you as you improve and develop your own business.

MEET THE COACHES

Peter Switzer

Peter Switzer - Switzer Business Coaching

For over 20 years, Peter Switzer has been one of Australia’s leading experts on small-and-medium business. As an entrepreneur himself, he knows what it’s like to build your own…

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Lesley Ann Grimoldby

Lesley Ann Grimoldby - Switzer Business Coaching

Lesley Ann Grimoldby has been running her own businesses for 27 years. She began her working life as a primary school teacher in Western Australia and after eight years, took…

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MEET THE CONTESTANTS

Paul Jowsey

Paul Jowsey - Jtagz

Paul inherited Jtagz from his dad, recognising at the time that the business needed a lot of help. The company, based in Central Queensland, started out making small nylon…

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Anthony O'Toole

Anthony O'Toole - O'Toole Plumbing

Anthony is a young guy who was inspired to start his own plumbing business after seeing a previous employer enjoy success. Based in Sydney, his business is growing faster than…

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Sarah Hillier

Sarah Hillier - Raw Marketing

With over ten years’ marketing experience behind her, Sarah Hillier identified a gap in the market for specialised marketing services to the IT and professional services…

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LATEST BLOG POSTS

Leadership lessons from big business

Posted by Peter Switzer
On 05/03/10 15:03

On a daily basis, Peter Switzer talks to those at the top of their game, but how did they get there? And, how can you make great leaders that will benefit your business?

Create systems that are outside the square

Posted by Peter Switzer
On 02/03/10 18:06

Create systems that are outside the square — Peter Switzer reveals how systems can grow your business 'My way or the highway' — rightly or wrongly, this is the slogan of many small business owners. And if you're a savvy business operator

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