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⚖️📜 WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T HAVE A WILL?

It’s one of the most important conversations we can have… yet so many people put it off until it’s too late.

In this week’s episode of Happy Business Radio, host Peter Salerno sits down with respected estate lawyer Maria Fifield from Avon Legal to unpack the often confusing world of wills, probate, executors, estate planning, and protecting your family’s future.

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This episode is packed with practical information every Australian should know, including:

✔️ Why having a valid will is critical
✔️ What actually happens if you pass away without one
✔️ The role of executors and substitute executors
✔️ Why blended families need careful estate planning
✔️ What probate means and why it matters
✔️ How overseas property and international assets can complicate estates
✔️ Common mistakes families make that can lead to stress, delays, and conflict

💡 One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is simple:
Estate planning is not just about money — it’s about protecting the people you love and ensuring your wishes are respected.**

Whether you own a home, run a business, have investments, or simply want peace of mind for your family, this episode contains valuable insights that could save your loved ones enormous stress in the future.

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Maria Fifield: Probate, Executors & Wills Made Simple with Maria Fifield - Happy Business Radio What happens if you pass away without a will? Who manages your assets? What exactly is probate, and why do families often end up in conflict after someone dies? In this highly educational and practical episode of Happy Business Radio, Peter Salerno sits down with respected Western Australian estate....

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🌍✨ EMPOWERING AFRICA’S FUTURE — A GLOBAL MOVEMENT MAKING REAL IMPACT ✨🌍

What if the biggest barrier to success wasn’t talent… but access?

In this powerful episode of Happy Business Radio, host Peter Salerno connects with an incredible group of changemakers from Nigeria and across Africa who are working together to create real, lasting change.

🎧 Listen to the episode here:
👉 https://pod.co/happy-business-radio/empowering-africas-future-the-mission-behind-ibm-kp-global

💡 This is more than a conversation… this is a movement.

The team behind IBM KP Global (Initiative for Bright Minds Knowledge Propagation) is on a mission to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity — giving young people access to education, digital skills, mentorship, and pathways into the global economy.

Because the truth is:
👉 Africa doesn’t have a talent problem… it has an access problem.

🔥In this episode, you’ll discover:

✔️ How STEM education and digital skills are transforming lives
✔️ Why mentorship can completely change someone’s future
✔️ The real challenges facing youth across Africa today
✔️ How businesses and organisations can make a global impact
✔️ The importance of collaboration, partnerships, and purpose

💬 One message stood out loud and clear:
“Everything you need is within you now — sometimes you just need the opportunity to unlock it.”

🚀 What’s even more powerful?
This initiative is already making a difference — training young people, creating opportunities, and building a future workforce ready to contribute globally.

But to grow… they need support.

🤝 This is where YOU come in.

If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or part of an organisation — this is your opportunity to:

✔️ Support global education initiatives
✔️ Partner through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
✔️ Help create real opportunities for the next generation
✔️ Be part of something bigger than your business

❤️ Because success isn’t just about what we build for ourselves…
It’s about what we help build for others.

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Empowering Africa’s Future: The Mission Behind IBM KP Global - Happy Business Radio What if the only thing standing between talent and success was opportunity? In this inspiring and globally focused episode of Happy Business Radio, Peter Salerno speaks with an extraordinary group of leaders and changemakers from Nigeria and beyond, who are working together to empower the next gener...

🎙️✨ FROM POVERTY TO PERFORMING WITH LEGENDS — THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF JOHNNY MAC ✨🎙️

What if your starting point didn’t define your future?
What if the challenges you faced were actually preparing you for something greater?

In this powerful episode of Happy Business Radio, host Peter Salerno sits down with Australian music legend Johnny Mac, and what unfolds is nothing short of inspiring.

🎧 Listen here:
👉 https://pod.co/happy-business-radio/johnny-mac-a-life-in-music-johnny-macs-story-of-resilience-passion-and-purpose

💡 This is not just a story about music… this is a story about LIFE.

Johnny Mac was born in Adelaide during the Great Depression, growing up in a large family with very little. Life wasn’t easy; in fact, it was tough. But instead of letting that define him, Johnny made a decision early on: to work hard, to believe in himself, and to keep moving forward.

And that decision changed everything.

🌍 From those humble beginnings, Johnny went on to:

🎤 Travel the world with nothing but belief and determination
🎸 Form his own band overseas — with no manager, no roadmap
🌟 Perform alongside legends like Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and The Everly Brothers
🇦🇺 Represent Australia on the global stage
🏅 Earn an OAM and be inducted into the Music Hall of Fame

🔥 But what really stands out in this episode isn’t just the success… it’s the mindset behind it.

Johnny shares powerful life lessons that apply to every business owner, entrepreneur, and professional:

✔️ Take opportunities — even when you feel unready
✔️ Back yourself — especially when no one else does
✔️ Stay disciplined — your habits shape your future
✔️ Be kind — it will open doors around the world
✔️ Give back — success means more when you help others

💬 One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation:
You don’t need perfect conditions to create an extraordinary life — you just need belief, action, and persistence.

❤️ At 94 years old, Johnny Mac is still performing, still creating, and still inspiring people everywhere.

That alone tells you everything you need to know.

🙌 If you’re in business, chasing a goal, or simply need a reminder of what’s possible, this episode is for you.

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🏗️ DESIGNING SUCCESS — REAL BUSINESS LESSONS FROM THE BUILDING INDUSTRY 🏗️

What does it really take to build a business that not only survives… but thrives over time?

In this week’s episode of Happy Business Radio, host Peter Salerno sits down with experienced building designer Michael Santagata from Grand Vision Design — and this conversation is packed with real, practical insights every business owner needs to hear.

🎧 Listen to the episode here:
👉 https://pod.co/happy-business-radio/michael-santagata-designing-success-business-lessons-from-the-building-industry-with-michael-santagata

💡 This episode dives deep into the realities of business today — not the highlight reel, but the real story behind long-term success.

Michael shares what it’s like working in one of the most regulated and constantly evolving industries in Australia — where red tape, compliance, rising costs, and changing standards are part of everyday business life.

But here’s the key…
👉 He didn’t just survive it — he adapted, evolved, and built a business that continues to grow.

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🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ Why adaptability is one of the most important skills in business today
✔️ How to navigate red tape, regulations, and constant change
✔️ The importance of staying informed and evolving with your industry
✔️ Why trusting your instincts can be a powerful business tool
✔️ How strong leadership and culture impact long-term success
✔️ The role innovation plays in improving efficiency and outcomes
✔️ Why persistence and consistency matter more than quick wins

💬 One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is simple but powerful:

Business is not about avoiding challenges — it’s about learning how to work through them.

Whether you're in construction, professional services, or running your own small business… the lessons in this episode apply to everyone.

🙌 **If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or professional — this is a must-listen.**

Because behind every successful business…
There’s resilience, adaptation, and a willingness to keep going when things get tough.

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A young man asked his Farther to help him organise his 21st Birthday.
The Farther asked how many do you want to invite.
The son gave his Farther a hug list.
The Farther answer are these your real friends. The son said. Yes I see them at the disco all the time and on FB etc...
So the Farther sent out a letter.
The week before the party five people showed up one afternoon.
The son said, Dad my Birthday is next week.
Yes but these are your friends.
What do you mean.
I sent out a letter asking your friends to come and visit you as you are Very sick and needed cheering up. These are your real Friends.

I asked for help and only a few showed up.
When I was sponsored, I had many asking me to help them.
Money brings out the best in people.

I Peter Salerno, want to thank all the people that support me as candidate for the state election.
United Voice Australia party.
Thanks so much.
It means more to me than you may think.
Considering I when up again two major parties. No one knows how we are.
I am told I did well.