Recently, our CEO, Sarah Mattiske, attended Peter Daniels' Strategy Planning Day, "A Day to Remember" where Brunswick Invoice Finance was proud to be the major sponsor.
Events like these are more than just networking opportunities—they’re a chance to gain fresh insights, refine strategies, and set the stage for a successful year ahead.
As part of the event, Sarah had the opportunity to speak about a challenge every business owner faces: the hidden cost of offering payment terms.
She shared a simple formula to calculate this impact:
📊 (Annual Revenue × Payment Terms × Cost of Capital) ÷ 365
Extending payment terms is essentially giving customers an interest-free loan, tying up cash flow that could be driving business growth.
It’s a critical issue Brunswick Invoice Finance is dedicated to solving.
A Day to Remember delivered valuable lessons on strategy, mindset, and financial health—here are some of Sarah’s key takeaways from the event.
Estimated Reading Time: 7–9 minutes
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Building Healthy Habits with Jeff Malon
Key Lesson: Small habits create big results -
Sailing the World with Erin: Reverse Engineering Your Goals
Key Lesson: Start with the end in mind -
A Mindset and Body Built for Success with Kale Brock
Key Lesson: Health fuels success -
Strategic Planning for the Year Ahead with Peter Daniels
Key Lesson: A plan without action is just a dream -
Laughing Through Lunch with Ben Price
Key Lesson: Laughter is a powerful reset - Final Thoughts – Applying These Lessons to Your Own Success
Building Healthy Habits with Jeff Malone
The day kicked off with Jeff Malone, who took us deep into the world of habits.
Jeff reminded us how the small, consistent actions we take daily can shape the big picture of our lives.
His talk wasn’t just theory—it was packed with actionable tips on creating healthy routines that stick.
Whether it was waking up earlier to claim precious quiet hours or stacking new habits onto existing ones, Jeff made the concept of health and productivity feel achievable for everyone in the room.
Lesson: Small habits create big results – Success is built on consistent daily actions. Using techniques like habit stacking can help integrate positive routines into your life.
Sailing the World with Erin: Reverse Engineering Your Goals
One of the most powerful stories from the day came from Erin, who captivated the audience by sharing how she and her family sailed around the world on a yacht.
Yes, you read that right—an incredible global voyage with young children in tow!
What stood out was her approach to goal-setting.
Erin attributed much of her success to reverse engineering—starting with a big, bold dream and then breaking it down into manageable, actionable steps.
She proved that even lofty goals, like circumnavigating the globe, can be achieved with clarity and determination.
Her story left us all thinking about the adventures we could write for ourselves if we embraced the same mindset.
Lesson: Start with the end in mind – Big goals, like sailing around the world, can feel overwhelming, but breaking them down into smaller, actionable steps makes them achievable.
A Mindset and Body Built for Success with Kale Brock
Next up, Kale Brock took the stage with his contagious energy, sharing insights from his experience running a global surfing retreat business.
Kale emphasised that success isn’t just about hustle—it’s about ensuring your mindset and body are in alignment.
From practicing mindfulness to investing in physical well-being, Kale showed us how a healthy foundation can amplify our professional and personal achievements.
His enthusiasm for life and the ocean was absolutely infectious, reminding everyone to Savor their passions while pursuing their dreams.
Lesson: Health fuels success – A strong mindset and physical well-being create the foundation for peak performance in business and life.
Strategic Planning for the Year Ahead with Peter Daniels
The core of the day belonged to Peter Daniels, whose expertise in strategy and planning gave attendees the tools they needed to make 2025 their best year yet.
Peter introduced us to the art of mind mapping, action planning, and a variety of other practical tools to map out our business and personal goals.
He walked us through the process step by step, helping us prioritize what matters most and break down our goals into actionable plans.
By the end of the session, it felt like the road ahead was not only clear but exciting and doable.
Lesson: A plan without action is just a dream – Tools like mind mapping, action planning, and prioritisation techniques help turn goals into reality.
Laughing Through Lunch with Ben Price
No event is complete without a bit of laughter, and lunch offered exactly that!
Ben Price, a master impressionist, brought the room to life with his hilarious impersonations of famous voices.
It was a perfect interlude that made lunch not just a break but a highlight of the day. From celebrity impressions to light-hearted riffs, Ben had everyone smiling and recharged for the afternoon sessions.
Lesson: Laughter is a powerful reset – Taking time to enjoy the moment and have fun can boost creativity, energy, and overall well-being.
Final Thoughts: Turning Insights into Action
By the end of the day, my notebook was overflowing with ideas, plans, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Peter Daniels' Strategy Planning Day wasn’t just about listening to inspiring stories or jotting down vague intentions—it was about tangible takeaways.
From Jeff Malone’s insights into habits to Erin’s reminder that bold goals can be reverse engineered, Kale Brock’s focus on a healthy foundation, and Peter Daniels’ structured approach to planning, every part of the day brought practical value.
It wasn’t just a day of learning—it was a day of action, inspiration, and fun.
If you’re someone who wants to make the most of the year ahead, I can't recommend A Day to Remember highly enough.
Whether for business growth, personal development, or both, this event provides the tools, stories, and motivation to create a year you’ll truly never forget.
Now, the real challenge begins: taking action.
Find more upcoming Peter Daniels’ events here.