http://www.bizthinktank.com.au A new online reality show from Optus, hosted by Peter Switzer en-au Optus BizThinkTank 2008 Optus BizThinkTank Sarah Hillier of RAW Marketing, Paul Jowsey of Jtagz, Anthony O'Toole and business partner Jason Crump of O'Toole Plumbing all embark on their new business journey - 12 weeks' coaching. Aaron Wallis aaron.wallis@marksydney.com no http://www.bizthinktank.com.au/download/episode/Yes-Coach-Ep-5.mp4 Wed, 16 Nov 2008 09:00:00 +1000 The big announcement: the winner of 'yes' Coach 2008. None of our contestants can believe the gains they've made over the course of the show. Peter welcomes them all to the stage, then introduces them to our Head Coach (and the woman who has changed their life), Lesley-Ann. Finally, it's time to announce a winner, and the result may surprise you... 12:51 Business Coaching, Switzer, small business, marketing, training, cashflow http://www.bizthinktank.com.au/download/episode/Yes-Coach-Ep-4.mp4 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +1000 It's time for our plumbers to get some new customers in the pipeline. Peter visits our third and final business, O'Toole Plumbing, on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Jason, Anthony and his partner Rachelle talk Peter through some of their systems. Then it's time to get stuck into the main issue: marketing. Peter talks them through a few simple, practical ways of getting more of the right customers for their business. 12:54 Business Coaching, Switzer, small business, marketing, training, cashflow http://www.bizthinktank.com.au/download/episode/Yes-Coach-Ep-3.mp4 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +1000 Can Jowsey separate from the business? Peter Switzer is in Yeppoon to visit our Paul and Mel Jowsey from Jtagz. We hear from Jowsey himself on his progress so far. Peter discusses with Mel and Jowsey how to get the business running as a separate entity, covering 5 key points along the way. Mel and Jowsey realise there's a lot of work to do, but they have a much clearer sense of direction - and retirement may be achievable after all. 11:44 Business Coaching, Switzer, small business, marketing, training, cashflow http://www.bizthinktank.com.au/download/episode/Yes-Coach-Ep-2.mp4 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:00:00 +1000 The journey begins Peter Switzer is in Brisbane to visit Sarah Hillier. We hear from Sarah and her husband Tom about the challenges in coaching so far. Peter meets Sarah to work through her cash flow problems, uncovering 5 key actions she can take. 11:08 Business Coaching, Switzer, small business, marketing, training, cashflow http://www.bizthinktank.com.au/download/episode/Yes-Coach-Ep-1.mp4 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000 The journey begins Peter Switzer welcomes our Head Coach, LA (Lesley Ann). We meet our contestants. Peter and LA discuss the challenges each of them will face as they embark on the 12 week coaching program. 10:59 Business Coaching, Switzer, small business, marketing, training