Hearts, Minds and Money with Kate Toon

Smart strategy. Savvy marketing. Human‑first profit - no ick.Elevator pitchBuild profit with purpose. Hearts, Minds and Money gives founders and creators a kind, clever, zero‑fluff approach to business: sharp strategy, practical digital marketing, and ethical selling - so you can win hearts, engage minds, and make money without selling your soul.

Hearts, Minds and Money with Kate Toon is a business podcast hosted by Kate Toon, with 80 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kate Toon hosts Hearts, Minds and Money with Kate Toon, a business show with 80 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Chat & Chapter: Exploring Brotherhood and Redemption in Teeth Kicker with Glenn Orgias

  Aug 19, 202631 minS3

  Welcome to Tales from the Book Nook. Today we have another author on the show, Glenn Orgias, here to talk about his fabulous new book, Teeth Kicker. Teeth Kicker is a crime novel set in 1990s Newcastle that follows Vincent, a man trying to make amends with his estranged brother while working as a reluctant debt collector for a loan shark. The novel explores themes of brotherhood, forgiveness, and redemption, with influences from shows like Breaking Bad and Mr. Inbetween. Glenn discusses how his writing process took approximately 8-10 years, including time spent writing short stories to learn fiction craft before focusing on the novel. He shares how he worked with a writing group, found an agent through querying, and was quickly snapped up by HarperCollins after the agent connected with the publisher. Get Teeth Kicker by Glenn Orgias Useful resources: Visit the online shop Check out our book clubs See our upcoming events Freebies: Get the 100 Checklist Join our Facebook community

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  Episode #4

  Chat & Chapter: How The Farm came together with Jessica Mansour-Nahra

  Aug 12, 202633 minS3

  In this episode, I am chatting with author Jessica Mansour-Nahra. We discussed Jessica's writing career, focusing on her debut novel "The Farm," a gothic thriller set on an Australian farm, and her new book "The Burn," a climate suspense novel. Jessica shared insights into her writing process, her experience with the Faber Academy, and how her personal experiences, such as pregnancy loss and her relationship with her dog, influenced her work. We also talked about the publishing process, including Jessica's two-book deal with Hachette Australia and the importance of dogs, book covers and editing. Get Jessica's books: The Farm The Burn Useful resources: Visit the online shop Check out our book clubs See our upcoming events Freebies: Get the 100 Checklist Join our Facebook community

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  Episode #3

  Nook Reviews: War, Ghosts, and Ancient Magic: 3 Kids Classics You Have To Read

  Aug 5, 202615 minS3

  In today's episode, we're reviewing three classic children's books that are a little darker, richer, and more mysterious than the average cosy bedtime story. The Machine Gunners by Robert Westall takes us into wartime Britain, where children stumble into danger after finding a German machine gun. The Ghost of Thomas Kempe by Penelope Lively brings us a haunted house, a mischievous spirit, and a boy no one quite believes. The Dark Is Rising by Susan Coope r sweeps us into myth, magic, winter, and the ancient battle between Light and Dark. Expect wartime danger, haunted houses, ancient magic, and big questions about what children's books can really do. Useful resources: Visit the online shop Check out our book clubs See our upcoming events Freebies: Get the 100 Checklist Join our Facebook community

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  Episode #2

  Behind the Nook: How easy is it to open an indie bookshop?

  Jul 28, 202615 minS3

  Welcome to the first episode fo Tales From The Book Nook. In it I'll address the common question of how to open an independent bookshop, providing a realistic perspective on the challenges and considerations involved. I discussed key factors including: location selection (focusing on affordable rent, high foot traffic, and good neighboring businesses), infrastructure planning, technology requirements, stock sourcing and management, and the importance of proper curation and layout design. While opening a bookshop can be rewarding, it requires treating it as a business first rather than just a passion project, highlighting the narrow profit margins, staffing needs, and the significant time and financial investment required, especially in the first few years. Useful resources: Visit the online shop Check out our book clubs See our upcoming events Freebies: Get the 100 Checklist Join our Facebook community

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  Episode #1

  Welcome to Tales from the Book Nook

  Jul 22, 20262 minS3

  Hi, I'm Kate Toon, the owner of The Book Nook in Umina, and welcome to my new podcast, Tales from The Book Nook, which will share behind-the-scenes moments from running an indie bookshop, author interviews, book reviews, and stories about the unique community interactions that happen in the store. We'll have four main episode types: Behind the Nook for sharing bookshop processes and challenges, Chat and Chapter for author conversations, Nook Reviews for honest book assessments, and Nook Gossip featuring funny customer moments and shop stories. Subscribe for regular updates about the bookshop's adventures. Useful resources: Visit the online shop Check out our book clubs See our upcoming events Freebies: Get the 100 Checklist Join our Facebook community

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