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About the Podcast

Welcome to Better Business – your go-to resource for strategies to elevate your business.

This isn’t your typical business podcast filled with theory and motivation. It’s practical insights, real-world strategies, and honest conversations about what actually works when you’re building a business.

Join me as I delve into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and share valuable insights to help you thrive. From cutting-edge lead generation tactics to powerful marketing strategies, sales systems that actually convert, and the mindset shifts that change everything – we’ve got you covered.

What You’ll Learn

Each episode brings you:
  • Practical strategies you can implement immediately
  • Real-world examples from businesses that have done it
  • Expert interviews with people who excel in their fields
  • Honest conversations about what works (and what doesn’t)
  • Frameworks and systems that create sustainable growth
Topics we cover:
  • Sales optimization and conversion strategies
  • Marketing that attracts ideal clients
  • Pricing, positioning, and premium services
  • Systems and delegation for scaling
  • Mindset shifts that transform businesses
  • Partnership strategies and collaboration
  • Building businesses that work FOR you

Featured Episodes

E87: Sony’s Quality Lesson: From Lada to China’s Rise & Why AI is the Future

Explore Sony’s quality control evolution, from rejecting Soviet collaboration to embracing China’s manufacturing prowess. This Better Business episode analyzes the Lada’s stagnation and how AI impacts modern quality standards. Learn how automation and innovation shape competitiveness.

E54: Finding Talent: Unveiling the World of Headhunting with Richard Triggs

In this enlightening episode, Alexei delves into the intricate world of headhunting with Richard Triggs, the mastermind behind Arete Executive. Richard, with years of expertise in the recruitment industry, shares his invaluable insights into the art and science of headhunting, emphasizing his speciality in sourcing top-tier talent for executive roles.

E46: Entrepreneur’s Journey: From Canada to Nicaragua, Living the Dream as a Business Coach

In this podcast episode, Alexei interviews Jean-Luc Boissonneault, an entrepreneur and business coach. Jean-Luc has been able to achieve work-life balance through a series of transformations as a business owner, entrepreneur and coach.

Jean-Luc uses his proven framework to allow business owners to run businesses better, grow and achieve goals. His approach addresses multiple areas of the business as well as the business owner.

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Engaging Interviews with Industry Experts

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We regularly feature interviews with business owners, entrepreneurs, and experts who excel in their fields. These aren’t surface-level conversations – we dig deep into:

  • What actually worked (and what failed)
  • The systems and strategies behind their success
  • Honest insights you won’t hear elsewhere
  • Practical advice you can apply to your business
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Past guests have included:
  • E4: Andrew Carter – 10 Things I Regret Buying
  • E32: Michael Griffiths – Building Strategic Partnerships for Referrals
  • E23: Allan Dib – The Simplicity of Success (1-Page Marketing Plan)

  • E37: Cameron Haines – Leveraging Mobile Body Scans for Maximum Growth
  • E17: Andrew & Daryl Grant – Mastering the Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • E39: Luis Garotti – From Family Printing to One-Stop Branding
  • E71: Denis O’Shea – Smartphones, IT Services, and Cybersecurity
  • E66: Andrej Brummer – From E-Book Entrepreneur to Meta Marketing Master
  • E63: Ben Jones – YouTube Advertising Strategies That Work
  • E61: Merinda Smith – Inside the Industry with RTO Mentor

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Recent Episodes

Your Secret Weapon for 2026 – Better Business That Works: Published

Episode 92 | Dec 23, 2025 | 9:11mins

In this episode, I share why I wrote this book and how it’s designed to help business owners cut through noise, simplify decisions, and build a business that actually works — not just one that looks busy.

Key Topics:

  • The Origin Story
  • The “Busy” Trap vs. Real Growth
  • The “Stuck” High-Performer
  • Strategic Focus for 2026
3 Tips to Stop Your Startup
From Failing

Episode 91 | Sep 22, 2025 | 11:48mins

Starting a business? In this episode of the Better Business Podcast, Alexei shares 3 simple but powerful tips to help startups avoid common mistakes and build a solid foundation.

Key Topics:

  • Startup Foundations & Mistake Avoidance

  • Strategic Planning & Clarity

  • Future-Proofing the Business

  • Operational Discipline & Boundaries

The Greenland Illusion: How the Mercator Projection Distorts Maps — and Business Profits

Episode 90 | Sep 11, 2025 | 9:05mins

In this episode of the Better Business Podcast, Alexei Kouleshov explores The Greenland Illusion — how the Mercator Projection makes Greenland look massive on maps, when in reality Australia is more than three times bigger.

Key Topics:

  • The Greenland Illusion (Perception vs. Reality)

  • Business Metrics & “Vanity Metrics”

  • Critical Thinking in Business

From Books to Billion-Dollar Ecosystem – The Amazon Growth Secrets Story

Episode 89 | Sep 4, 2025 | 11:04mins

Amazon began in 1995 as an online bookstore. Today, it’s a global giant spanning e-commerce, cloud computing, entertainment, and more. In this episode of the Better Business Podcast, Alexei unpacks how Jeff Bezos built Amazon step by step into the powerhouse it is today.

Key Topics:

  • The Evolution of Amazon

  • Key Business Pillars & Innovations

  • Strategic Business Lessons

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