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Flying Solo

Hosted by Cec Busby · business · EN

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About this Podcast:

The show for those starting or running a one person business, hosted by Cec Busby. With over 100,000 members and stacks of resources, Flying Solo keeps you on track.

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38%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Flying Solo

What is Flying Solo about?

The show for those starting or running a one person business, hosted by Cec Busby. With over 100,000 members and stacks of resources, Flying Solo keeps you on track.

Who hosts Flying Solo?

Flying Solo is hosted by Cec Busby. The show has published 520 episodes to date.

What has Flying Solo covered recently?

Recent episodes include "How to break free from procrastination in just two minutes" (29 October 2026, 45 minutes), "How to stop paying the 'attention tax' and get mega focused" (22 October 2026, 36 minutes), and "Difficult conversations without the dread" (15 October 2026, 35 minutes).

How often does Flying Solo publish?

Flying Solo publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 520 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Flying Solo?

Booking probability for Flying Solo is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Flying Solo requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Flying Solo's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Flying Solo?

The strongest fits for Flying Solo are Business & Management Consulting. Flying Solo has a business audience.

About the host

Cec Busby hosts Flying Solo, a business podcast with 520 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #35

    How to break free from procrastination in just two minutes

    Oct 29, 202645 minS3

    Procrastination can feel like a heavy weight, especially when you're juggling the demands of solo work. In this week’s episode of Flying Solo, Lizzie Williamson, motivational speaker and author of Just Two Minutes...

  • Episode #34

    How to stop paying the 'attention tax' and get mega focused

    Oct 22, 202636 minS3

    Attention is one of the most valuable resources in a solo business, yet it’s constantly being pulled toward emails, notifications, scrolling, and other low-priority tasks. In this episode of Flying Solo, Cec Busby...

  • Episode #33

    Difficult conversations without the dread

    Oct 15, 202635 minS3

    Difficult conversations rarely improve with age. Whether it’s scope creep, late payment, missed deadlines, or a client relationship turning sour, avoiding the issue can turn a small problem into an expensive dispute. In...

  • Episode #31

    Defying the status quo: A conversation on courage

    Oct 1, 202648 minS3

    What does it take to challenge the rules everyone else accepts? In this episode of Flying Solo, Cec Busby speaks with Avril Henry, who left apartheid South Africa at 22 with two suitcases and $500, then built a career...

  • Episode #30

    Navigating the line between business and self

    Sep 24, 202640 minS3

    When you run a business that depends on you, it’s easy to let it consume every aspect of your life.   In this conversation with psychologist Faye Evans, we explore the pitfalls of entrepreneurial life and how...

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  • Episode #29

    How to become known for what you do

    Sep 17, 202641 minS3

    Being good at what you do doesn’t help much if nobody knows you exist. In this episode of Flying Solo, Cec Busby speaks with visibility mentor, author and communications specialist Bec Sands about putting your work in...

  • Episode #28

    The mentalists guide to avoiding manipulation and bad decisions

    Sep 11, 202648 minS3

    How easy are you to fool? Andy Nunn, an Australian mentalist and TEDx speaker, has spent more than 25 years studying attention, persuasion, and human behaviour. In this episode, Andy explains why intelligence doesn’t...

  • Episode #27

    Why checking in shouldn't wait for R U OK Day

    Sep 3, 202638 minS3

    Julie-Anne Whitfield is the Workplace Program Manager at R U OK? She sits down for a chat about building genuine wellbeing and connection into small businesses all year round, not just on R U OK? Day. Julie-Anne...

  • Episode #26

    How to use storytelling as a business advantage: Lessons from Four Pillars Gin

    Aug 21, 202639 minS3

    Matt Jones is  co-founder of Four Pillars Gin—the brand that launched from a $30K crowdfunding campaign and rose to become Australia’s most awarded craft gin before being sold in 2023. Since then, Matt has authored...

  • Episode #25

    Rewriting your money mindset for independence

    Aug 14, 202642 minS3

    Amir Rodnia is a licensed financial planner, wealth strategist, and author of the new book Freedom Game Plan. Amir shares his personal journey from working long hours as a kitchen hand—risking his life for $100 during a...

  • Episode #24

    Building social courage: Lessons From 500 lunches with strangers

    Aug 7, 202632 minS3

    Nick Bendel is the author of The 500 Lunches Effect. Nick  transformed his life and career by inviting 500 strangers to lunch over six years. Despite identifying as an introvert, Nick challenged himself to step out...

  • Episode #23

    High performance without burnout: Lessons from elite sports for business owners

    Jul 30, 202639 minS3

    Jessica Spendlove is a high-performance coach and author whose new book For the Long Run explores how sustainable success depends as much on rest, daily habits, and energy management as it does on ambition. Drawing on...

  • Episode #22

    Are you the bottleneck in your business?

    Jul 24, 202636 minS3

    Jayne Robinson is a former primary school teacher who redefined her life and career after asking herself the critical question: Is this all there is? Jane shares her journey from a career crossroads to becoming a...

  • Episode #21

    Discipline over talent: Jason Dunn’s guide to success in sport and business

    Jul 16, 202648 minS3

    At 62, Jason Dunn is a pretty remarkable individual. He has completed more than 14 Ironman events, multiple ultramarathons, and built several successful businesses along the way; and he’s still chasing new challenges...

  • Episode #21

    How managing energy beats time management for business owners

    Jul 10, 202647 minS3

    Dr Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist, founder of Inventium, and host of the acclaimed How I Work pHodcast. Despite years spent teaching leaders how to work smarter, Dr. Imber found herself burning out...

  • Episode #20

    Making your small business newsworthy: Expert advice from Liz Nable

    Jul 2, 202643 minS3

    Liz Nable is a former television journalist turned business owner who now specialises in helping entrepreneurs and small businesses to secure media coverage, build their public profiles, and position themselves as...

  • Episode #19

    From hustle to happiness: rewriting the rules for small business success

    Jun 25, 202645 minS3

    Declan Edwards is the founder of BU Happiness College, a positive psychology researcher, and author of the book How to Be Happy. In this episode of Flying Solo, Declan explains why happiness isn’t just a lucky outcome...

  • Episode #18

    The power of purpose: Cherie Mylordis on thriving in tough times

    Jun 19, 202636 minS3

    Work futurist Cherie Mylordis explores the powerful role purpose plays in helping soloists and small business owners thrive—especially when times get tough. Drawing on her transformative experience as part of the...

  • Episode #17

    From revenue to real wealth: Smart financial strategies for solopreneurs

    Jun 11, 202645 minS3

    Salena Kulkarni is a chartered accountant, property investor, and the founder of Freedom Warrior . In this episode of Flying Solo,Cec and Salena sit down to unpack one of the biggest blind spots for solopreneurs...

  • Episode #16

    Redefining success: How to thrive without sacrificing your wellbeing

    Jun 4, 202645 minS3

    This week, we dive into the perils of hustle culture and ask: what happens when your drive for success starts to derail your health, energy, and happiness? Our guest is Andrew Horsfield—author of Better: Escape Average...

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