Chats with Dad
Like many people, James Berg regularly has chats about business and gets advice from his Dad. The difference for James is that his Dad, Phil Berg, is a sought-after speaker and trainer who went from selling carpets on a market stall to presenting, helping and influencing thousands of businesses all over the world. Known for his heartfelt, inspiring and common-sense approach, Phil is one of those rare people who can take an audience on a journey of feel-good emotions; reinforcing belief in themselves and leaving them feeling inspired to pursue their life and business goals. Outside of his speaking engagements, people don't often get the chance to hear Phil's brilliant advice, so James decided to start this podcast to share the business chats him and his Dad have with all of you.
Episodes
17 episodes
Chats with Dr. Ivan Misner
This episode of Chats with Dad is a very special one. Not just because it’s the last episode of season 2, but also because we have our very first guest, the Founder of BNI, Dr. Ivan Misner.Ivan has been called the “father of m...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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45:49
Time Management
A to-do list can be a blessing or a curse, depending on how you manage it. From paper notes to online filing systems, there’s a million ways to organise your tasks. In this episode, Phil and James share tips and tricks about what’s worked fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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50:31
Hiring and firing staff
Hiring and firing staff is one of the most daunting things a business owner has to deal with. How do you know when you’ve found the right person? How can you interview someone in a way that actually challenges them? And when is the right time t...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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50:19
Working with friends and family
Is working with friends and family a hazard or an opportunity? Phil and James have plenty of experience working together as father and son and with their friends and family members. In this episode they discuss the right way to approach collabo...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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38:52
Why you need an accountability buddy or coach
Being accountable for the goals you’ve set yourself is not easy, especially when there’s nobody there to hold you accountable. As business owners, it’s something both Phil and James have struggled with. On this episode, f...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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49:50
Talking Money
On this episode, Phil and James break down the difficult business of money: how to save it, grow it, and use it. Listen as they demystify everything from savings accounts to negotiating a fair fee.Click here to book a no-oblig...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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31:55
Cash Flow
On this episode, Phil and James talk all things cash flow. For a lot of creatives, like James, money isn’t the goal in business, but a means to facilitating amazing and inspiring work. But whatever your view on money, you’ve got to remember tha...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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34:27
Reframing Failure
Episode three of Chats with Dad is an emotional one. Phil opens up about a business partner who disappeared and left him in debt, lessons learned from his strained relationship with his own dad, and how he found ways to cope with James’s can...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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59:46
Still Reflecting on the Last Two Years
On this episode of Chats with Dad, Phil and James continue where episode 1 left off by filling us in on what they’ve been up to these past two years. Phil talks more about jumping into the scary unknown by selling his BNI franchise and starting...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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49:22
Reflecting on the Last Two Years (Part 1)
Welcome back to Chats with Dad! It’s been two years since Season 1, and so much has changed for Phil and James. Phil realised it was time to think about retirement (well, his own version of retirement). James has grown Picaroons exponentially, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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51:10
Episode 6- Sales tips and tricks (part 2)
In the final episode of Chats with Dad season 1, Phil and James carry on their discussion on the 7 stages of the sales cycle. Phil shares advice, lessons and stories that will help you close more deals and retain more customers.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:04
Episode 5- Sales tips and tricks (part 1)
In episode 5 of Chats with Dad, the Berg's talk through the 7 stages of the sales cycle. Phil shares advice, lessons and stories from his 32 year stint as one of the most successful carpet salesman there was.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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56:30
Episode 4- Dealing with difficult people and situations
No matter what you do, you will have to deal with difficult people and situations. In this episode, Phil shares tips for dealing with both, how he's never had to fire anyone, how to better manage your team, how he got James to apologise properl...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:06:33
Chats with Dad Trailer
Like many people, James Berg regularly has chats about business and gets advice from his Dad. The difference for James is that his Dad, Phil Berg, is a sought-after speaker and trainer who went from selling carpets on a market stall to presenti...
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0:55
Episode 3- Presentation Skills
Phil & James both regularly present to large audiences and Phil will frequently present to 1000+ audience members. In this episode they both share tips and tricks they have learnt along the way to help you overcome nerves (which they both s...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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50:54