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Summer is drawing to a close... we're about to get back into our routines... so what better time to talk about productivity? In this episode you'll learn my top 3 tips for working at your best so you can do more with ease. _____ Ready to get memorable, custom design for your business? Launch a contest with 99designs and save £20 using this link. AB | Website , Instagram , LinkedIn , TikTok

Pricing, paying tax, profit... if you find the financial side of business intimidating you're not alone! I entered the world of business wildly unprepared when it came to money and as a result, made a lot of mistakes and learned a lot of lessons. In this episode I'm sharing my 3 biggest tips so you can feel better equipped to manage your business finances! To learn more, be sure to join the waitli...

So you've got all the practical stuff in place, but what happens when your mindset gets in the way? In this epispde I'll be sharing what I've learned about the role fear plays in running a business and how to help yourself show up more confidently. _____ Ready to get memorable, custom design for your business? Launch a contest with 99designs and save £20 using this link. AB | Website , Instagram ,...

Ever hear the word 'brand' and get confused by what it actually means? A) you're not alone and B) this episode is for you! If your mission is why people need you, your brand is why they want you, so it's an important thing to consider! In this lesson you'll learn what a brand is, how to define yours and the easiest way to make sure people are connected to it. _____ Ready to take action? Explore yo...

"What does your business do?!" - a question we should all be able to answer clearly and confidently… but can we? Your mission sits at the centre of your whole business - it impacts every action and plays a huge role in helping you achieve success. That's why, whether you're starting out or years in, there's a lot of value to be found in taking it back to basics and refining our mission. In this le...

After the last Q&A episode went down so well I'm back and answering YOUR questions! Tune in to hear my thoughts on pitching for opportunities, utilising feedback well, being a 'good' client and launching a podcast successfuly. _____ AB | Website , Instagram , LinkedIn , TikTok

Time... the elusive thing we're all searching for more of. If you've ever found yourself wishing there were more hours in the day, this episode is for you. You won't learn how to get more time (that intel would make me a genius) but instead how to get more out of the time you've got. Listen in to dicover my (proven) 3 step method for upping your efficiency, so you can either get more done or just...

We hear a lot about the stories of businesses that continue to grow... but what about the ones that get shut? What leads to a decision like that? And how does it feel to be ending something you've put so much into? Todays episode explores exactly that as I sit down with my friend (and office pal) Liam to discuss his recent decision to step away form his start-up, Bel. Tune in to hear why it's impo...

So you've figured out your services... but what now? How do you first get, and continue to aquire, paying clients? That was exactly where I was 6 years ago and a situation I've supported a lot of clients through. Now like everything in business it's not quite so simple as 1+2=3 but there are steps you can take to start attracting those dream clients. So whether you're looking to get client #1 or #...

Is it too late to join TikTok? Why start a second business? How does Instagram fit into your marketing strategy? Todays episode will answers those questions and more. Since Lucy last came on the podcast she's launched a second business and gone viral on TikTok, two things I was curious to hear more about. I find conversations with Lucy so inspiring (and full of tangents!) and this one was no diffe...

In 2020 I trialled taking a whole month away from my business and it's since become a non-negotiable in my year. As my month off approaches and the inevitable questions of "why a month off?" "how do you plan for it?" and "why August?" come in I thought it would be a good time to discuss it on the podcast! Whether you're curious to take a whole month off or just want to learn my top tips for taking...

What actually is confidence? And how can we have more of it? In this episode I sat down with the wise (and hilarious) Kirsty Hulse to discuss exactly that. You'll leave this episode inspired to bring a little more 'you' into your work, reminded that fear isn't a reason to stop and ready to master your public speaking and presenting skills. _____ To manage your marketing with intention, start using...

Showing up online is a constant process of experimenting, learning and turning the challenges into solutions. I'm a big believer in seeing your marketing as a constant work in progress, always looking for ways to improve, so I thought I'd share 3 of the main ways I'm uplevelling my marketing right now! Tune in to hear my thoughst on the 'instagram is changing' narrative and discover what habits an...

£11 in the bank account with £25,000 of bills to pay... receiving a cease and desist letter... coming out of lockdown with a product based business... Alongside co-founders Ranj and Sim, my friend Xav runs Mixtons - the disruptive brand on a mission to create premade cocktails which in their own words 'don't taste shit'. After watching their journey, becoming an investor and admiring Xav's willing...

In todays episode I'm answering YOUR top questions - from how to manage your finances to why building a community is a two way street, this episode will bring some quick fire expertise to help you move your business forwards. To submit your question or topic suggestion for future epispdes, share your thoughts here. _____ To manage your marketing with intention, start using Metricool for free here....

In a world where quick fixes and overnight growth are increasingly glorified, Abi Connick is a living example in the power of showing up consistently and patiently. Since starting out just over 2 years ago, Abi has grown a community of 100K creatives and now runs the business alongside her partner. In this episode we discuss why showing your face is a powerful tool for growth, the pressure Abi fel...

In 180+ episodes I've told a lot of peoples stories on this poidcast... but never my own. Something powerful happens when we hear the honest and often non-linear journeys of other peoples businesses so in todays episode I'm taking you back and sharing how I went from working as an elf and dropping out of school at 16 to running a business at 17 and wildly burning out. Tune in to hear (what I think...

Thursday dating - the start-up known for disrupting the online dating world and pushing the boundaries of creative marketing. Whether it be handing out sex toys on the street, paying interns to walk around with balloons tied to themselves or leaving whiteboards across central London, Thursday have mastered the art of starting conversations by blending offline activations with online community... a...

In a rut with your business? Not sure how to move forwards? Tune into this episode to be reminded that you're not alone and learn the steps taken to help you move forwards...

What do we do when we have COVID and don't have a full episode ready?! We create a mini pep talk...

It's my birthday weeek (!) which means I'm turning 24 and the business has oficially been running for over 6 years! To mark this, I thought I'd use this episode to share 24 lessons the last 6 years have taught me. Take yourself on a walk or get started on a mindless task whilst you learn from my lessons and (hopefully) leave feeling encouraged. _____ Start your pension today with Penfold - this li...

Having launched more times than I care to count, I've learned a lot about what works, what doesn't, what feels good and what isn't for me... and this episode is sharing the latest lessons from my recent launch. Tune in to hear about why I took a new approach, what it looked like, what went well and the challenges I came across. Alongside learning from my lessons, I hope this episode leaves you wit...

Better engagement, an easer sell, more insights, a better experience for your people... the benefits of building a community over an audience are endless. Tune into this episode to learn why this is important and 9 tips for how to do it. Ready to get strategic with your content and begin seeing your marketing in this way? Save your space to Strategy In A Month here.  

Today we're taking it back to basics and answering the questions of "what is a marketing strategy" "why should I have one" and "how can I make one" - so if you've ever found yourself asking one of those questions, this one's for you! _____ Ready to create a marketing strategy and show up for your business with consistency, intention and confidence? Doors to Strategy In A Month are OPEN and if you...

Ever struggled to be consistent with your marketing? This episode is for you! In order to ensure your content is truly building relationships and nurturing people through the buyers journey, consistency is key... but it's also the thing I notice people struggling with the most. In this episode I'm sharing the top 4 reasons we struggle with consistency and how you can help yourself with them. _____...