Business Marriage

Heyyyyyyy friend. So this is just a quick update episode to let you know that Business Marriage is going on a break for the summer hols! We will be back in the Autumn with many LOLs, summer tales and more real-talk around the juggling of business and family! Have a great summer friends, see you soon amigos x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, James and Hayley discuss the importance of focusing on personal branding in business as they share lived experience of its potential to establish credibility, trust, and loyalty with customers.  There’s also a fair bit of chat about the couple’s new favourite subject, Manifestation and the never-ending search for work-life balance is put under the microscope once again. Thi...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into all the things we find ourselves doing as parents. From pretending to enjoy Sports Day (seriously, whose idea was it to have sack races?), to spending our hard-earned cash on the latest “must-have” toy (it's already broken), and of course, finishing the food our kids don’t – because who doesn’t love cold, half-eaten fish fingers? We share the struggle of our s...

In this week's episode, Hayley attempts to reveal the top-secret tricks of the trade when it comes to selling! Sell what, you ask? Whether it's products, services, or even your soul to the caffeine gods, Hayley's got you covered. From branding and marketing, how you present yourself can only work in your favour—unless you're presenting yourself in pyjamas, but that's a different podcast. Also on t...

Buckle up, folks! Today we're jumping into our time machine (sadly, not a real one) to relive the greatest hits from Season 1 of Business Marriage! Now, we know many of you are thinking, "Wait, there was a Season 1?" Yes, there was, and we're here to save you the hassle of binge-watching it all. Instead, we're serving up a highlight reel of our finest moments! We've got everything from planning th...

Today we’re talking about motivation, inspiration, and just generally the power to actually get things done. Whether it’s cash flow or weight loss, stuff needs doing, and if you can’t finish it, why bother starting? We discuss our experiences with managing family life, setting boundaries, and prioritising self-care, and also dig into our fascination with Mediaeval Britain.  We get into the challen...

Today, we’re diving into the murky waters of the English language to uncover the words that make us all squirm, shudder, and seriously reconsider our love for communication. Buckle up, because we’ve done some research to discover the words that our friends, family, and the world at large (including you, our lovely listeners) hate with a passion. You know the ones – from "Congealed" to "Moist" to "...

In this episode, Hayley attended a thrilling (or so she claims) business event and is now declaring herself the queen of selling! To top it off, she bagged some fabulous Collagen freebies. Meanwhile, our 7-year-old rock star took the stage at a rock concert, delivering some uniquely creative renditions of popular songs (or so he claims). We also dive into James' preparations for the upcoming live...

This week on Business Marriage we are entering the metaphorical time machine as we go back in time to Hayley’s first-ever podcasting efforts with her own show which was called The Family Unfiltered Podcast. In the inaugural episode of that show titled, Making Babies with The Burtts they delved into the journey of creating our two small little humans (don’t worry, not the graphic details!), the pee...

Louis (our 7-year-old) has been bringing back homework which we don’t know the answers to. Not only is this embarrassing for us, it also means we can’t help our child’s education! So we thought we’d bump up our IQs by taking an AI generated quiz for 10-year-olds. We tackle english, maths, history, geography, science, and sex education in an endeavour to prove we’re not as dumb as we were 30 years...

Today on the show we reveal our glamorous journey into the world of VIPs! OK, it was at our friend's dinosaur theme park opening, but that doesn’t stop us being important! Hayley discussed her adventure with a fit, young… personal trainer, and we muse on the benefits of personal development and taking care of yourself (physically and mentally). We go over the ups and downs of podcasting (including...

This podcast is written in the stars as James and Hayley discuss all things Zodiac! In this special episode of Business Marriage, the pair uncover the true meanings behind star signs, their associated traits, and explore whether their own star signs are romantically aligned! James, a Virgo, describes himself as lively, fun, loyal, and honest. Meanwhile, Hayley, a Leo, sees herself as confident and...

Dive into the latest episode of the Business Marriage podcast as James and Hayley (try) to navigate the intricacies of delegation and efficiency in business… but, to be honest, there is more laughing than learning in this pod! As well as entrepreneurial delegating there are some unexpected life lessons from reality TV and weird local traditions! Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just start...

In this episode of Business Marriage, we answer all of your burning questions about being partners in both the things we love and our marriage (I mean businesses)! We cover questions around how we handle the kids around the business (though it really should be the other way round!), which of us is “the angry one”, and did James mention that he ran the marathon recently? All inspired by listener su...

In this episode of Business Marriage, James and Hayley talk about the gargantuan effort that it takes from ALL involved in getting across the finish line of the London Marathon.  Yes, James might have been the one running in the TCS London Marathon 2024 but Hayley had to do a lot of child care during the many months of training, so she thinks she is the true hero here!  Get involved with the show...

In this special replay episode of Business Marriage, we revisit our conversation with Rob Dyrdek, a former professional skateboarder turned investor and vision-board enthusiast. Rob shares his journey of manifesting his dream home—what he refers to as his "forever estate."  This episode offers a deep dive into the principles of visioning and goal-setting that have guided Rob's successful career ac...

Do you know how to keep the romance alive while growing your business? We caught up with Laura and Jeff Brunton to find out their secrets for balancing a thriving coaching company with marriage and family life. Together Laura and Jeff help women build profitable businesses they are passionate about, whilst also raising three young children! We dive into their lessons of 3 years together in busines...

This week James and Hayley decide it is time to get some insight from ‘the youth of today’ as they welcome their Mid-20’s Niece and Nephew Olivia and Connor aka Colivia on to the show! They delve into everything from Harry Potter fanfiction to the complexities of blended families, parenting and the challenges of career stability. In the show, the dynamic quartet explore generational differences, s...

Well well, what do we have here?! First we find out James went and fired Hayley, even though she's his wife and co-host. And then, to really rub salt in the wound, he hires some fancy new designer to replace her immediately! The mug of the week was awarded to poor Mark, who had quite the embarrassing car trouble story to share. Turns out all he needed to do was push the clutch, but it took him wee...

We discuss the key considerations for couples working together: clear communication, respecting each other's expertise, and establishing boundaries. We talk about communicating roles, expectations, and resolving conflicts constructively whilst using individual interests and social activities outside of work to prevent burnout. While our enthusiasm for our businesses brings us together, balancing w...

In this episode of Business Marriage, we dive into the world of agony aunt advice, dissecting the infamous "Dear Deirdre" column in The Sun newspaper… but instead of Deirdre, we are channelling the ‘wisdom’ of Dear Hayley! Get involved with the show via https://www.businessmarriagepod.com/ Hayley’s “expert” advice covers dogging, affairs, sex tapes and much more!  And, in true tabloid newspaper st...

What if a chance encounter never happened? James and Hayley explore the impact of the small decisions they’ve made. They reflect on past career choices and advice, sharing stories from their travels and language learning experiences abroad. James finds himself in an embarrassing situation on national TV due to a maths mistake. Hayley and James revisit the moment of their romantic proposal that sho...

This episode saw us diving deep into all things manifestation. As we explored concepts like shifting mindsets, envisioning desires, and taking inspired action, even the universe got in on the discussion by pinging one of us out of the blue about something we'd been chatting about earlier.  Beyond sharing personal anecdotes, we aimed to provide insightful analysis by examining manifestation from sc...

Have we grown too busy for birthdays and holidays? We know this feeling all too well. In the rush of daily life and running our businesses, it seems celebrations are the first things to fall by the wayside for us.  Have we lost sight of what really matters along the way? Don't we all need moments to gather, laugh with friends and feel gratitude for our blessings? Is it time we considered the value...

Valentine's Day is here again, but for James and Hayley, the holiday promises anything but hearts and flowers.  The couple puts their relationship to the ultimate test with a no-holds-barred compatibility quiz that will have you squirming in your seat.  From mismatched underwear to money mismanagement - nothing’s off limits as these two air out all their dirty laundry. Will their relationship surv...