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Creating Synergy brings you engaging conversations and ideas to explore from experts who help businesses adopt new ways of working. Discover innovative approaches and initiatives, new ideas and the latest research in culture, leadership and transformation.
Creating Synergy Podcast
Creating Synergy brings you engaging conversations and ideas to explore from experts who help businesses adopt new ways of working. Discover innovative approaches and initiatives, new ideas and the latest research in culture, leadership and transformation.
May 31, 2023
#103 - Tammy Barton, Founder and Director on: the My Budget Success Story and how to Live Financially Free
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Welcome to the latest episode of the #CreatingSynergyPodcast where we redefine entrepreneurship, finance, and life itself! This time, we're joined by Tammy Barton, the visionary Founder and Director of My Budget.
🎧 Tune in as Tammy offers a first-hand account of her journey, transitioning from a young entrepreneur to a business titan, breaking barriers along the way. We delve into the heart of financial challenges in today's society, with Tammy offering golden nuggets of advice for anyone wrestling with financial hurdles.
Prepare for a deep dive into:
- The critical need for a solid budget and masterful cash flow management.
- The art of achieving balance between work, life, and family.
- The cybersecurity landscape and its importance in business today.
- Strategies for managing crises and bouncing back stronger.
🔥 This episode also ignites a passionate conversation about supporting and empowering the next generation of female entrepreneurs, a cause close to Tammy's heart.
💡 This isn't just an episode; it's a stepping stone towards transforming your mindset and approach towards entrepreneurship, finance, and life.
Get ready to be enlightened, challenged, and inspired.
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TIMESTAMPS:
[00:12:30] Independence and Self-sufficiency at a Young Age
[00:12:47] The Importance of Sport in Tammy's Life
[00:15:00 ] Discipline and Teamwork: Lessons from Sport
[00:22:17] The Mental Load of Financial Worry
[00:29:07] The Struggle with Managing Money and Credit
[00:32:39] Impact of Financial Management on Life
[00:35:18] Embracing AI in Business
[00:37:23] The Importance of Budgeting
[00:39:40] Finance and Relationship Stability
[00:42:34] Solid Financial Management and Business Success
[00:49:30] Building a Strong Team and Delegating
[01:13:15] The Impact of Finances on Mental Health
[01:14:49] The Role of Company Culture and Purpose
[01:32:16] Supporting Women in Entrepreneurship and Empowering them to Realize their Potential.
Guest Info

Meet Tammy Barton, a remarkable powerhouse who is reshaping the narrative of personal finance and entrepreneurship in Australia.
As the Founding Director of MyBudget, Tammy has carved an impressive path since she launched her home-based business in 1999. Now, MyBudget stands as one of Australia’s most recognized and trusted financial services brands, relieving money worries and guiding individuals to their financial goals through personal budgeting and money coaching.
With a team of over 270 dedicated staff spread across Australia, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines, Tammy's influence has extended to helping more than 130,000 clients gain control over their finances.
An influential figure in personal budgeting and money management, Tammy regularly lends her expertise to the media, affirming her position as a personal finance expert and a distinguished entrepreneur.
Her stellar track record is decorated with accolades such as the Telstra Business Woman of the Year (South Australia), awarded twice, the Australian Government Business Innovation Award, and Ernst & Young’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Central Region), to name a few.
Tammy's impact extends beyond MyBudget; she was a seven-year advisory board member of Westpac Groups BankSA, and currently contributes her insights as an active board member of the Adelaide Economic Development Agency, University of Adelaide Business School, South Australian Entrepreneurial Advisory Board, and Project Gen Z.
Driven by a mission to promote financial responsibility and liberate Australians from money worries, Tammy remains passionately committed to growing MyBudget, proving that a firm grip on finances is the first step towards a worry-free life.
Host Info


Daniel Franco
Daniel is a 'People Collector' kind, a steadfast optimist who believes that the power of trusting relationships is foundational to our bright future. He believes that the world is a better place when we work together. Besides being the Director of Synergy IQ, Daniel is the Host of the Creating Synergy Podcast and rises up every morning with the vision that he can help leaders create a business where their people feel safe, inspired and fulfilled.
Say hello to Daniel on LinkedIn.

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