The Future-Proof Your Business Podcast

In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome my guest, a good friend and LR Comms client to the show, and that is the gorgeous Claire McEvoy .  Claire is the founder and owner of Alta Hair Studio and Light Lounge, an eco hair and beauty salon nestled in the picturesque Chapel en Ie Frith, in the Peak District. Claire shares insights into her journey as a business owner, her commitment to embracing a s...

In today's episode, I'm discussing the changing landscape of marketing and challenging some of the traditional approaches.  Sharing insights from my conversations with various business leaders and highlighting some common misconceptions about marketing.  Whether it's the MD of a successful engineering firm questioning the value of marketing or a frustrated business owner trying to m...

“The principle of social proof says so: The greater the number of people who find any idea correct, the more the idea will be correct.” — Robert B. Cialdini. This is Part 2 of my Building trust: The key to Future-Proofing your business episode where I’m taking you through my 14 step checklist to build the trust factor in your business. If you haven’t already listened to Part 1 from last week, epis...

If you’ve worked with me or you’ve read my book you’ll know that I believe that TRUST and GOODWILL is the essence of everything and the most effective and sustainable way to build and grow your business.  In this 2 part episode I take you through my 14 step checklist to build the trust factor in your business: Be real. People have different expectations and are looking for purpose, substance, prov...

Today I want to talk to you about a topic that has been pivotal in my career and in my passion for all things communication, manufacturing and championing people in business. And that is Visible Felt Leadership. An incredibly important and valuable concept that you can embrace and use in your business to help you to show you care, change and strengthen your culture and ultimately future-proof your...

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Future-Proof your Business podcast where I’m exploring a topic that is fundamental to my work and teachings: the magic of Effective Communication.  I delve into my belief that everything comes down to the way you communicate and having the ability to put yourself in other people’s shoes and imagine what another person is thinking or feeling is the key to succe...

Welcome to this week's episode of the Future-Proof Your Business podcast. I'm Lucy Rennie, and I'm thrilled to share with you today's episode, part of my 'For the Love of Small Business' series. I'm joined by the incredible Jo Walley, a passionate advocate for helping people develop themselves and unlock their true potential.  Together, we delve into the intricac...

In this week's episode of The Future-Proof your Business podcast I'm sharing the 5 lessons I've learned from my 9-year old daughter and how I believe that if we apply these 5 lessons to our business and life we can make great things happen. 1) Tap into what you love, into what you enjoy and remind yourself of where the joy factor is. 2) Determination and grit. Being accountable to y...

“64% of those surveyed, of the generation Z, are prepared to pay more for a product or service that is sustainably aligned.” Source: True Gen: Generation Z  and its implications for companies. In this week’s episode of the Future-Proof Your Business podcast, I’m discussing the change in consumer and employee behaviour towards businesses and brands. I talk about how people’s expectations are changi...

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of the Future Proof Your Business podcast. I'm Lucy Rennie, and in today’s episode I’m exploring the value you can bring to your business by being able to put yourself in your clients' shoes and see things from different perspectives. Summary: In this episode, I take a moment to reflect on the unique perspective I bring to my work, shaped by...

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of the Future Proof Your Business podcast. I'm Lucy Rennie, and in today’s episode I’m delving deeper into the power of knowing why you do what you do. I’m talking about the fundamentals of your business and I look in more detail at the bricks you need to lay the solid foundations for the future and how by identifying your purpose and getting real...

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of the Future Proof Your Business podcast. I'm Lucy Rennie, and today I'm excited to delve into the concept of future-proofing your business – why it matters and the passion behind it. Summary: In this episode, I share my journey from my first job at a local pub at 12 to becoming an experienced professional in various businesses.  I talk abou...

This episode is kicking off 2024 with a bang as I embrace the world of video. I'm diving into a topic close to my heart – the incredible impact that your energy can have on your business. Drawing insights from recent client conversations, we'll explore the essence of intentional energy and how it can be the game-changer for your business success and I walk you through five essential ques...

“One of the things I love to do is, maybe it’s from doing those dot to dots as a kid, but I love joining the dots and connecting people together and seeing the amazing synergy that can happen and develop into something, you know, quite marvellous!”  In part two of this episode of The Future-Proof your Business podcast, I’ve invited back the brilliant Vicky Labinger to explore the topic of networki...

“If you meet somebody for the first time, there are three things that you want them to go away with. You want them to remember your name, your business and what it is that you do.”  In this two part episode, I’ve invited back to The Future-Proof your Business Podcast the brilliant Vicky Labinger, the Fairy Godmother of Networking and the founder of the Get your Network Working Programme. Vicky is...

Welcome to this special anniversary episode of the Future-Proof Your Business podcast , as I celebrate its first year and reflect on my podcasting journey over the past 12 months. Join me as I share insights from behind the scenes of the 44 episodes and the 7 key learnings that I’m taking with me into the next year: 1) Get really clear on why. It really does make a difference when you know why you...

This episode is a bit different, I’m excited to share with you more about my new “Joining the Dots” project that is launching this September in collaboration with the brilliant Take Part. With more than 25 years working with small, medium and large organisations all around the world, and eight years as the founder and Managing Director of LR Comms, a strategic communications consultancy, I know ho...

Welcome to this week's episode of the "Future-Proof Your Business Podcast" with your host Lucy Rennie. In this week's episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Sharon Taylor, owner and managing director of Paragon Print and Marketing Solutions who describes herself as a “nosy” printer and loves helping people elevate and bring their business to life through the power of print. Sharo...

In this week’s episode of The Future-Proof your Business podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by Laura Stroud and Pete Billingham from Derbyshire Writing School, the wonderful father-daughter team who are on a mission to help individuals bring their stories to life through their writing courses, coaching, and retreats. We have an inspiring conversation about the behind the scenes of their business,...

In this week’s episode of the Future-Proof your Business podcast, I’m delighted to welcome my client Dave Lowe, owner and Managing Director of Autac, leading British manufacturer of high-quality electrical cable and coil. Dave and his wife Sallie acquired Autac in 2016, and since then have grown the business from £1.5M to more than £5.8M this year. In this conversation, Dave shares the behind the...

I know first-hand just how hard it can be to spin all the plates and how hard it is to say no things or put ourselves first. I also know that YOU are central to the success of your business and if you’re not in a good place, then you can’t show up in the right way and you won’t be able to add value in the way you want to. This is why I’m a massive believer in the importance of 'putting your o...

In this week’s episode of The Future-Proof your Business podcast I’m excited to welcome to the self-professed ‘straight-talking Northern woman’ and the founder of the North West VA Conference, the brilliant Joanne Hawkins. I asked Jo to share the behind-the-scenes from her business and entrepreneurial journey and we chatted about: taking the leap and how to best prepare for starting your own busin...

In this week's episode, I'm chatting with the wonderful husband and wife team Greg and Kim Knight from HDK Events all about the rollercoaster ride that is running a small business together. We talk about: the power of self-belief and determination to keep going and create a thriving business. work-life balance and what that actually means when you work for yourself, the challenges that c...

In this week’s episode of the Future-Proof Your Business podcast, I’m joined by the wonderful Vicky Labinger, an interior designer and business mentor for interior designers for another behind-the-scenes conversation in my series of 'For the Love of Small Business.' “Oh, my God, you're mad. What are you doing? You're quitting a hugely successful corporate career to start someth...

In this week’s episode of the Future-Proof Your Business podcast, I’m joined in the studio by the incredible Tanya Ibberson for another behind-the-scenes conversation in my series of 'For the Love of Small Business.' With over 25 years experience of working in accounting, financial training and business mentoring, Tanya is also a certified trauma-informed financial coach and on a mission...