The Humble Entrepreneur Podcast

Do you have a great idea for a business, but you're not sure if it's innovative enough? Well, I'm here to tell you that you don't need to have the next big thing to be successful. In fact, many of the most successful businesses in the world started with simple ideas. For example, Jeff Bezos started Amazon by selling books online. And Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook as a way for co...

In today's digital age, social media is one of the most important channels for businesses to connect with their customers. But with that power comes responsibility. Businesses need to be prepared to deal with negative reviews, both good and bad. Negative reviews can be tough to swallow, but they can also be a valuable learning opportunity. When you receive a negative review, take the time to r...

It sounds totally mad right! Marketing is like going to the gym. And before you tell me to get some sitting down done or give my head a wobble, it is in fact true!   There are many parallels that can be drawn with business marketing and going to the gym or even just joining the gym. And when you can get your head around it, it makes you think of marketing in a different way. Lets be honest we all...

As you know, life doesn't always go according to plan. Things happen that are out of our control, and sometimes our plans have to change. That's why it's so important to have a backup plan. A backup plan is a contingency plan that you have in place in case your original plan doesn't work out. It could be anything from having a second job lined up in case you lose your current job t...

Social media has become an integral part of our lives, and it's easy to see why businesses would want to be a part of it. After all, social media can be a great way to connect with customers, promote your products or services, and build brand awareness. But the truth is, social media isn't necessary for every business. In fact, there are some businesses that are better off without it. Here...

Starting a business is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging and overwhelming. There are so many things to think about, from coming up with a business idea to securing funding to marketing your product or service. If you're thinking about starting a business, there are a few things I wish I knew before I got started. No one can build a successful business alone....

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. They create jobs, boost the local economy, and offer more personalized service than large corporations. When you support a small business, you're not just helping a single business owner, you're also helping to strengthen your community and your local economy. We all see memes in the run up to holidays seasons about support local or small b...

Negotiation is a skill that is essential for success in both our personal and professional lives. Whether we are negotiating a salary, a raise, a contract, or a deal, being able to negotiate effectively can help us to get what we want. There are many benefits to being a good negotiator. For example, good negotiators are more likely to: Get the best possible deal Build strong relationships Avoid co...

Today, we're going to be talking about the 5 common characteristics of bad customers. As a business owner or manager, you know that not all customers are created equal. Some customers are a pleasure to work with, while others can be downright difficult. In this episode, we'll discuss the 5 most common characteristics of bad customers. So, what can you do about bad customers? The best thing...

The customer journey is the series of interactions a customer has with a brand, product, or business as they become aware of a pain point and make a purchase decision. It can be divided into four main stages: awareness, consideration, decision, and loyalty. It is important to understand the customer journey because it can help you improve your marketing and sales strategies. By understanding where...

In today's digital age, social media is an essential tool for businesses of all sizes. A strong social media presence can help you connect with customers, build relationships, and grow your business. If you're not already using social media to promote your business, now is the time to start.   A strong social media presence can help you reach a wider audience, build relationships with cust...

In the long run, having long-term clients will be more profitable for your business than constantly trying to find new clients. It is important to invest in building relationships with your clients and providing them with excellent service. This will pay off in the long run with repeat business, referrals, and increased profits.   It is important to focus on building long-term relationships with c...

Part 2   So last time round we discussed the need and why small business should be asking for customer referrals. This time round we discuss the best ways to ask your customers for referrals. We now should all know the benefits of having customer referrals for our small business so tune in and find out the best way to ask for them. The easiest way to get a customer referral is simply to ask. Howev...

A business referral is when someone recommends your business to someone else. This can happen in a number of ways, such as when a customer tells their friends about your business, or when a colleague recommends you to their boss. Referrals are a great way to generate new business, as they come from people who have already had a positive experience with your company.   And lets all be honest we hav...

We are all experts at something, that’s a fact! From business to fishing or playing the guitar, every single person is a expert at something no matter how obscure or bizarre. So therefore, it would be great to get paid to pass that knowledge on right? Some peoples skills or knowledge will be more transferable or sought after than others, but there will always be someone willing to pay for that kno...

You have way too much to do, you’re buried in work, and it seems there’s no way out from under it all. But there is: delegation. Yes, yes, you know it’s important to do and you know it will save you time and help others develop new skills. So why aren’t you doing it? Both as management employee's and the boss of our own companies we are all to guilty of not delegating or outsourcing enough work or...

We all get this from time to time. Maybe even more so at the moment when things are tight for everyone. That age old thing of the customer asking for a discount, or is that the best price that you can do. Or even the I can get it cheaper somewhere else. And lets be honest we have all done it ourselves before also!  And lets be honest at times its easy to just cave in and give a little extra d...

We all now that in life and especially goal setting is important. Have you ever wondered why your projects are always behind schedule or why your employees are losing interest in their work? A simple answer to this might be that you or the employees at your workplace don’t have clear goals to direct them. Many organizations fail to understand the importance of goal setting, and as a result, they f...

Ask yourself, “Do people really know what you do?” I see this so many times, both at networking events and online. People that have multiple business interests are constantly promoting them all the time. And I hear you say what’s the issue with that? Well one minute they are selling printing the next its Utility Warehouse or whatever the latest trend is in MML’s. It can be seriously confusing to y...

It’s important to state from the outset that there is no magic bullet that can transform you into a rich and successful entrepreneur or business person overnight. However, for those prepared to work hard to succeed, there is an almost formulaic blend of entrepreneurial skills that can help set successful businessmen and women apart from the rest. Becoming successful does not just happen overnight...

At times we all often wonder just what we are doing wrong with our social media post. That carefully crafted piece of content that we have poured our heart and sole, spent many late nights writing and perfecting. Just to fund its reach flounders in the low single digits. Ad new ourselves then begin to question whats wrong with the content, we are even told by platforms that the content needs to be...

Right we have all been guilty about worrying about putting our prices up, worried about losing customer, are we offering enough value, can people afford your product or service! But in this day and age especial with the cost of living crisis it important to make sure we are charging enough. One of my biggest mistake was under charging for 1-2-1 buisness mentoring, but these day I understand what I...

Ok so you want to sell more in your business, but have you been through the Know, Like and Trust process with your customer or contacts. Let me put it like this to you, ask yourself would you buy from someone you don’t know, don’t like or don’t trust? I am guessing the answer is no, so why would you customers be any different? If you can increase or speed this process up it is more than likely you...

The amount of time I here this old cherry is totally unbelievable! Especially in networking circles. Or online on social which is really the same thing but just online. Yes there will always be one story about someone that got a multimillion £££ contract, through someone that had a second cousin twice removed that worked for a high street brand. But and I say but it’s the exception not the run, an...

We are all looking for that one golden nugget of wisdom that will make our days run effortlessly and smoothly. Between navigating through all of our various roles in life working and home with families etc, there is always a long list of things to do . While the truth is that there is no one single path to being productive, there are a lot of productivity hacks we can build into our lives to advan...