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Building something these days is easier than ever, especially with AI. But how do you actually get people interested in what you’re creating? 👀 Franziska catches up with Nir Zavaro to talk about building in public, being real with your marketing, and sharing the journey behind your business. Nir shares how he’s building his new platform, Stook, and why he’s openly sharing the wins, mistakes, and challenges along the way. They also discuss why talking to customers matters, how real stories help people connect with your brand, and why you shouldn’t let AI do all your writing. Key highlights: ✅ How building in public can help attract your first customers. ✅ Why sharing the behind-the-scenes moments makes your brand more relatable. ✅ How customer feedback can lead to better ideas and opportunities. ✅ How to use AI to improve your writing without losing your own voice. ✅ Why storytelling and good communication still matter in the age of AI. One thing to take away: Let AI help you, but don’t lose the human voice behind your brand. Want to connect with Nir or check out what he’s building? Visit stookapp.com or connect with him on LinkedIn. 🚀 Want to make your marketing work smarter? Check out The Marketing Machine, our new program where we help you build your own team of AI agents to support your marketing. Ready to Grow Your Business? To discover more innovative marketing strategies, make sure you join us at the next Marketing Ecosystem™ workshop to map out your one-page marketing plan. Here’s the link to register (at no cost!): https://www.basicbananas.com/virtualsummit Or, if you are looking for more hands-on support, apply to join our popular Clever Bunch program to accelerate your business growth: https://www.basicbananas.com/cleverbunch Here’s to creating ripple effects of brilliance everywhere we go! The Basic Bananas TeamThe post S16 EPISODE 22: AI Can Build Your Business, But Can It Get You Customers? with Nir Zavaro first appeared on Basic Bananas.

  What if your business could do more than make a profit? What if it could also create opportunities for your team and make a lasting difference? That’s exactly what Miren Oca has been working towards. Miren started teaching swimming lessons as a young single mum. Today, her business has grown to five centres, more than 160 team members, and thousands of swimming lessons every week. One of her boldest decisions? Transitioning 100% of her business to employee ownership. In this conversation with Franziska, Miren shares how employee ownership works in her business, why she believes in sharing profits with her team, and how empowering people can change the way they think about the business they help build. In this episode, we explore: How Miren grew a small swimming lesson business into a multi-centre operation How team members can earn co-ownership and share in the profits Why helping your team understand business finances matters How great customer service can become one of your most powerful marketing tools Why measuring your impact matters just as much as tracking revenue and KPIs Miren’s story is a great reminder that building a successful business isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about creating a business that looks after its people, delivers value to customers, and leaves a positive mark on the community. 🚀 Want to make your marketing work smarter? Check out The Marketing Machine, our new program where we help you build your own team of AI agents to support your marketing. Ready to Grow Your Business? To discover more innovative marketing strategies, make sure you join us at the next Marketing Ecosystem™ workshop to map out your one-page marketing plan. Here’s the link to register (at no cost!): https://www.basicbananas.com/virtualsummit Or, if you are looking for more hands-on support, apply to join our popular Clever Bunch program to accelerate your business growth: https://www.basicbananas.com/cleverbunch Here’s to creating ripple effects of brilliance everywhere we go! The Basic Bananas TeamThe post S16 EPISODE 21: How Employee Ownership Builds a Lasting Legacy with Miren Oca first appeared on Basic Bananas.

What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn’t the market, your competitors, or even AI… but fear? 👀 In this episode, Franziska continues her conversation with Ryan Berman about courage, leadership, and what it takes to stop getting stuck in the weeds. Ryan shares why business owners need a bigger idea to rally around, how to find what makes your brand truly special, and why playing it safe can sometimes be the riskiest move of all. They also explore how fear shows up in business, from uncertainty and change to difficult conversations, and why taking action is what turns fear into courage. Key highlights: ✅ Find your “special” and use it as a filter for your business. ✅ Why playing it safe can keep your business stuck. ✅ How to identify the biggest fear standing in your way. ✅ Why courageous businesses create friction instead of avoiding it. ✅ How to stay focused on your bigger idea instead of getting lost in the weeds. A powerful reminder that courage isn’t about having no fear. It’s about knowing where you want to go and being willing to move towards it anyway. 🚀 Want to connect with Ryan and learn more about his work? Visit ryanberman.com. Ready to Grow Your Business? To discover more innovative marketing strategies, make sure you join us at the next Marketing Ecosystem™ workshop to map out your one-page marketing plan. Here’s the link to register (at no cost!): https://www.basicbananas.com/virtualsummit Or, if you are looking for more hands-on support, apply to join our popular Clever Bunch program to accelerate your business growth: https://www.basicbananas.com/cleverbunch Here’s to creating ripple effects of brilliance everywhere we go! The Basic Bananas TeamThe post S16 EPISODE 20: Stop Playing It Safe: Find the Courage to Grow Your Business with Ryan Berman first appeared on Basic Bananas.

What if the challenges showing up in your business are actually trying to tell you something about yourself? Franziska explores this idea with Alysia James, founder of Purpose Lived Co, unpacking the connection between beliefs, emotions, body awareness, and the way we experience business, money, success, and even struggle. Key highlights: ✅ How your business can mirror your beliefs, patterns, and inner world ✅ Why slowing down and noticing what you feel can reveal hidden blocks ✅ How childhood beliefs can shape money, work, and success ✅ What somatic awareness can teach us about alignment and regulation ✅ Why courage and curiosity can be the starting point for meaningful change Sometimes the biggest shift in your business starts with looking inward. A beautiful reminder to slow down, listen to yourself, and have the courage to be curious. Want to learn more about Alysia and her work? Visit purposelivedco.com. Ready to Grow Your Business? To discover more innovative marketing strategies, make sure you join us at the next Marketing Ecosystem™ workshop to map out your one-page marketing plan. Here’s the link to register (at no cost!): https://www.basicbananas.com/virtualsummit Or, if you are looking for more hands-on support, apply to join our popular Clever Bunch program to accelerate your business growth: https://www.basicbananas.com/cleverbunch Here’s to creating ripple effects of brilliance everywhere we go! The Basic Bananas TeamThe post S16 EPISODE 19: From Hustle to Alignment: What Your Business Is Trying to Tell You with Alysia James first appeared on Basic Bananas.

What if your business could have its own AI powered operating system? 🤯 In this episode, Franziska and Shahin Hoda explore how AI can help businesses build a smarter go to market system, from connecting your data and automating repetitive work to using AI to build products and services faster. One of Shahin’s biggest pieces of advice? Stop chasing every new AI tool. Pick one and get really good at it. A practical conversation for business owners trying to figure out where AI actually fits into their business and how to turn it into something genuinely useful. 🚀 Key highlights: ✅ Build an AI powered go to market system✅ Why mastering one AI tool can be more valuable than using 20✅ How AI is changing the way businesses build products and services✅ Where non technical business owners should start with AI✅ How to connect your business data to AI The AI landscape is moving fast, but you don’t need to chase everything. The real opportunity is finding what works for your business and making it work harder for you. Want to connect with Shahin or follow along with what he’s working on? You can find him on LinkedIn. Ready to Grow Your Business? To discover more innovative marketing strategies, make sure you join us at the next Marketing Ecosystem™ workshop to map out your one-page marketing plan. Here’s the link to register (at no cost!): https://www.basicbananas.com/virtualsummit Or, if you are looking for more hands-on support, apply to join our popular Clever Bunch program to accelerate your business growth: https://www.basicbananas.com/cleverbunch Here’s to creating ripple effects of brilliance everywhere we go! The Basic Bananas TeamThe post S16 EPISODE 18: The AI-Powered Go-to-Market System Every Business Needs with Shahin Hoda first appeared on Basic Bananas.