Dr Leanne Faulkner works at the intersection of entrepreneurship and wellbeing. She was the original founder of Australian skincare brand, Billie Goat Soap. She brings extensive small business experience combined with her PhD research to ensure every small business owner she works with has a suite of tailored strategies to help them thrive, and love, their time as a business owner.

What is the most common question you’re asked in your field?

How can I switch off from work to focus on my family during downtime?

The answer lies in the amount of control you believe you have in your business. Have you developed a sales process to build a strong customer base? Do you have a process to ensure your customers pay on time? What support network have you fostered around you? Working on these areas, plus other key metrics strengthen your control. Control gives you power, and power allows you to choose how, when, and with whom to work. Work on these areas and you’ll always enjoy those family times away from work.

Top 3 Takeaways from Working With You

1.     There’s a strategy you can implement to ensure you control every stage of your business growth.

2.     You can reduce stress and worry by increasing your power and influence.

3.     Everyone deserves a Goose. You’ll know how to go get one.

Key Achievements

a.     Grew a beloved local skincare brand (Billie Goat Soap) from my kitchen to a multi-million dollar skincare range available in over 2000 retailers here and overseas.

b.     Completed a Doctorate researching the unique stressors that solopreneurs and microbusiness owners face when growing a small business. Developed an innovative and unique approach to stress reduction strategies for microbusiness owners and solopreneurs.

c.     One of Australia’s leading small business mental health advocates who has contributed to many of the free small business mental health resources available nationally.

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