The Ideal Business
The Ideal Business is the aim for many business owners. But what does that mean? We know an Ideal Business is different for everyone. However, building an Ideal Business is a process with a collection of mental models, tools and perspective shifts. In this series, we explore what an Ideal business is, how to create your own and offer up these practical tools, concepts and knowledge that can help you on your journey to your ideal life.
Episodes
99 episodes
100- What It’s Really Like to Build an Ideal Business (From the Inside)
We’re flipping the script for episode 100 with a special roundtable conversation featuring the core Invizbiz team. Join Paul as he chats with Liam (Marketing Director), Hazel (Copywriter), Matt (General Manager), and Dante (Head of PR) about wh...
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99- The Power of Constraints: Make Better Decisions in a World of Endless Choice
In this episode, Paul shares a powerful yet often overlooked strategy: using constraints to simplify decision-making and ensure better outcomes.Discover why too much choice can actually lead to worse decisions, how introducing clear cons...
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18:01
98- Start the Right Business: The Key to Long-Term Success
Most people dive into business thinking it'll bring more money, freedom, and control—only to find themselves trapped in a venture that doesn't align with their goals. In this episode, Paul shares hard-earned lessons from his own ent...
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22:01
97- The Power of Hats: Scaling Your Business with Clarity
In this episode, Paul dives into the concept of "hatting", a powerful strategy to eliminate frustration, clarify roles, and build a scalable business. Discover how defining clear responsibilities can transform your team’s performanc...
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96- The Hidden Benefits of Building an Ideal Business
Why should you bother building an ideal business? In this episode, Paul Antonelli reveals the four powerful benefits of structuring your business the right way. Discover how the CLEARFIRES approach helps businesses thrive, stay stre...
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14:55
95- Why People Stop: The Key to Sustaining Business Success
Welcome back to the first Ideal Business Podcast of 2025!In this episode of The Ideal Business Podcast, Paul dives into the surprising reasons why people stop doing things in business, even when systems are in place. Le...
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17:32
94- Think Global: Unlocking Business Growth Beyond Borders
In this episode of The Ideal Business Podcast, Paul Antonelli discusses the power of thinking globally in business. Drawing from his experience running businesses across Australia, Italy, and more, Paul shares insights on expan...
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93- Franchise Ready: Is Your Business Built to Scale?
In this episode of the Ideal Business Podcast, Paul Antonelli explores whether franchising is the right model for your business. He breaks down the essentials of leveraging franchising for growth, from compliance and legal readiness to...
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20:37
92- Business Beginnings: Where to Start
In this episode of The Ideal Business Podcast, Paul shares insights from years of experience helping entrepreneurs design businesses that align with their ideal life.Instead of focusing solely on mechanics, Paul encourages you to revers...
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10:57
91- Ideal Scene, Ideal Life Partner
In this episode of the Ideal Business Podcast, Paul shares insights from a Dubai trip where he discussed the 'ideal scene' concept with a friend, applying it to both business and personal goals, some of which you might not expect!Paul h...
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90- Don't get caught in the now! Spend time on the future
In this episode of the Ideal Business Podcast, Paul delves into the crucial practice of future planning for business owners.Amid the pressures of past debts and present needs, Paul advocates for dedicating at least 25% of your time to f...
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89 - Do You Actually Value Your Team?
In this episode of the Ideal Business Podcast, Paul talks about how the the team is one of the most important aspects that can put a business on its best path.He draws from some personal experiences from early on in his career and provi...
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88- Spread in Business is a Powerful De-Risker!
In this episode of The Ideal Business Podcast, Paul talks about the concept of spread in business. Whether this means having a geographical spread, a spread in clients or revenue, it's an important thing to keep in mind when thinking about h...
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15:01
87- Everything is Not as Important as Everything Else
In this episode of The Ideal Business Podcast, Join Paul as he shares a powerful philosophy for decision-making in both personal and business realms. Delve into the concept that "everything is not as important as everything else," and lea...
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12:45
86- The Levels of Exchange - A Game Changer for Your Business
In this episode of the Ideal Business Podcast, join Paul as he dives into the concept of Levels of Exchange. He reflects on the crucial role this concept plays in elevating service levels within a business. Discover how businesses can sur...
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14:52
85- Ideal Business Insights with Jarrad Mahon
In this weeks episode of The Ideal Business Podcast, Paul chats with Jarrad Mahon, a fellow business owner, collaborator and long term friend. They dive into some of their most valuable learnings throughout their business journey, and provide s...
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84 - Growth is the Key to Extraction and Working Less
In this episode of the Ideal Business Podcast, Paul will help you discover the essential steps to extract yourself from your business successfully. If you've ever felt stuck or overwhelmed by your business, this session is a must-listen. <...
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17:57
83- Leveraging Automation to The Next Level!
Imagine a world where your business thrives with minimal human intervention. In this episode of The Ideal Business Podcast, Paul dives deep into the power of automation, exploring a CRM system that has reshaped his business landsca...
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22:44
82- Insights Into Building a Healthy Team Culture
Join Paul for a deep dive into building an extraordinary team culture where care, trust, and engagement thrive. In this episode, Paul share's his experience from a team catch-up in the Philippines that unveiled the power of personal connecti...
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14:00
81- Building a Passive Income Machine!
In this episode of the Ideal Business Podcast, Paul delves into the essential strategies for creating a business that thrives independently, allowing you to enjoy passive income streams. He breaks down seven key components, starting with the vi...
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14:45
80- Bankruptcy The Final Part
In this episode of The Ideal Business Podcast, Paul goes over the 4th and final topic within Bankruptcy, covering key things to look out for in your business and indicators that something is likely wrong.Get your Ide...
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13:58
79- Business Mindset and Clarity Part 4 - Are you Focused or Distracted?
In the final episode of this 4 part series, Paul delves into this topic in polishing your business decision framework to help you gain clarity and make intelligent choices when deciding whether to add more products or services to boost sales. W...
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10:31
78- Business Mindset & Clarity Part 3 - Policies & Non-Negotiables
In this episode of The Ideal Business Podcast, Paul goes into the 3rd topic within Business Mindset & Clarity.This focus of this episode is all about non-negotiables, policies, and knowing when to say no to things. This episode will...
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