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Thriving Business

Kate De Jong, Sam Morris

Booking Overview

This is a business-focused, host-led expert show about growing service-based businesses, with occasional interviews featuring experienced external operators and specialists. Credible pitches include founders, business consultants, marketing and advertising experts, leadership professionals, and practical artificial-intelligence implementation specialists; booking difficulty is low to medium because the show favors accessible practitioners over celebrity-level guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 84

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 27 subscribers

Instagram: 8 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kate@katedejong.com

sam@theo8.com

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Host

Kate De Jong - PhD-qualified business owner and co-host who helps service-based businesses grow with greater clarity, alignment, and ease. She leads Inspired Business.

Sam Morris - Seasoned business owner and co-host focused on systems, consulting, business operations, and practical tools for growing service-based companies. She leads The O8.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, senior executives, and experienced practitioners with demonstrated expertise in business growth, marketing, advertising, leadership, systems, or artificial-intelligence implementation.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a relevant business, Held senior leadership roles in established companies, Built practical expertise in marketing, advertising, business operations, or technology implementation

Recent Guest Discussions

Skip Wilson - Paid Advertising Strategy, Demand-side Platforms, Ott/ctv Advertising, Customer Lifetime Value, Advertising Readiness, AI And Search, And Influencer Marketing.

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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The Two Things AI Needs to Change Your Life

October 14, 2026

Send a question or message to Kate & SamAI only does what you direct it to do. If it’s giving you rubbish, it hasn’t been trained yet or set up for success.Kate De Jong and Sam Morris break down the two things that make AI actually useful in a small business: context and connectors. Sam shows how she runs three businesses with one AI executive assistant that reads her email, calendar and Trello board, then tells her every morning what to focus on.Get the free prompt, “Why Should Anyone Pi...

The Coach Trap: Why Copying Someone Else's Playbook Isn't Working for Your Business

September 30, 2026

Send a question or message to Kate & SamYou see someone crush it with a group program, a membership or a $37 product, and you think that's what you should be doing too. We've both fallen into that trap.In this episode, Kate and I talk about why we pulled the pin on The Engine Room, our group program, after coming home from Bali completely wiped out. There was nothing wrong with the idea. We just didn't want to deliver it.We talk about:Why someone else's success comes f...

Full Disclosure - When the Truth Finally Comes Out

September 16, 2026

Send a question or message to Kate & SamFull Disclosure: Business Pivots, Finding Your Alignment & What’s Next for UsIn this candid episode of the Thriving Business Podcast, hosts Kate De Jong and Sam Morris return from a month-long break for an open and honest "full disclosure" conversation. Fresh off their business retreat in Sanur, Bali, Kate and Sam reflect on the importance of creating spaciousness, listening to intuition, and making brave pivots when things no longer f...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Thriving Business?

Thriving Business is hosted by Kate De Jong and Sam Morris. Its publicly listed emails are kate@katedejong.com and sam@theo8.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Thriving Business?

The publicly listed emails for Thriving Business: kate@katedejong.com and sam@theo8.com.

How many listeners does Thriving Business have?

Podseeker estimates Thriving Business reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Thriving Business?

Thriving Business typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Founders, senior executives, and experienced practitioners with demonstrated expertise in business growth, marketing, advertising, leadership, systems, or artificial-intelligence implementation. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a relevant business; Held senior leadership roles in established companies; Built practical expertise in marketing, advertising, business operations, or technology implementation. Recent guests include Skip Wilson.

How hard is it to get booked on Thriving Business?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Thriving Business cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Marketing, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kate@katedejong.com

sam@theo8.com

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