A Fresh Perspective on Business

All the women, who are independentThrow your hands up at meAll the honeys, who making moneyThrow your hands up at meAll the mommas, who profit dollarsThrow your hands up at meAll the ladies, who truly feel meThrow your hands up at meWelcome to episode 37 of A Fresh Perspective on Business! International Women’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than singing to Destiny’...

Remember Baz Lurhmann’s Sunscreen, or maybe the song is Everybody’s Free? Who knows, the title isn’t important, its what’s inside that counts (this is very apt).The title of episode #36 is a lyric from this iconic song, go listen to it now, oh wait, after you’ve listened to this! 😉Do you invest in yourself? The sisters aren’t just talking about in a work capacity but in your personal life too, th...

Are you a troll? Have you ever written something shitty on a social media post? If your answer is yes, you’re a troll! Go away! We will not tolerate meanies! One of the Leyland’s biggest pet peeves is people who comment ‘It’s not for LinkedIn’ on content when this is total BS!It takes bravery and courage to be honest and vulnerable online and this should be met with encouragement. So, go on, do yo...

The beginning of this episode is a car crash, there is no point denying it, but please stick with it! Do you love DIY? Most of the population have had to get better at this during the series of lockdown’s, but do you think you’re an expert at everything? Would you say you’re a Jack or Jill of all trades but maybe a master of none? They are, of course, talking about recruitment and the view that so...

We’re doing it for the kids in this episode – and by that we mean creating job opportunities for them! They can thank us later…Who else is now singing ‘Kids’ by Robbie Williams and Kylie? HahaAnd what a treat we have in store for you today – we’ve still not found Emily and are worried that she may have been kidnapped by aliens…That won’t stop us broadcasting though and joining Laura as co-host is...

Sorry to disappoint but Kim and Aggie nor Mrs Hinch feature in this episode BUT…..We do have a very special guest co-host – our very own Marie Kondo – Veronica ‘sassy pants’ Finney making her debut on the podcast – don’t worry, we’ve not sacked Emily! She’s just taking a break! Episode 32 is aimed at everyone! And is all about organisation – why it’s important, why some people fight it and why it’...

Are You Ok Hun should ALWAYS be spoken in a Liverpudlian accent, do you agree? And because of this, that’s exactly what these 2 plonkers are doing, they’re partial to the odd impression or 10!Mental health is a hot topic at Fresh Perspective, the girls discuss the good, bad and ugly and make a point of being open, transparent and most of all, approachable to their beloved employees. Laura and Emil...

Please don’t take offence, this isn’t personal 😉We’re Just Not That Into You is aimed at the business owners/managers and the like who aren’t that great at welcoming their newbies and as result might make folk feel rubbish, undervalued and like they don’t want to be there! This just isn’t good enough but don’t fret, the sisters are here to help! Check out episode #30 of Fresh Perspective On Busin...

Have you been on the edge of your seat waiting for part 2 with the bad boys from WHYSUP?Has your New Year just not been the same because you couldn’t stop thinking about A Story About A Kidnapping? The wait is over! It’s the sisters first time in a recording studio since running the pod, so your ears are in for a right treat! They’re all fancy now 😉Grab yourself a brew and a biscuit and get a loa...

Happy New Year! How joyful are you that 2020 is finally over?2021 is the year the girls are going to get on TV, apparently! What’s your big goal? Do you have a plan in place for this year? Or even this month? Episode #28’s theme is planning and how the duo are going to change things up for the better in their business; Fresh Perspective Resourcing. There’s quite a bit of singing in this latest pod...

Happy Christmas Eve! Are you all set for tomorrow’s food and drink binge? Emily & Laura certainly are! 😊Reflection is the theme of episode #27, the sisters spend time Looking Back Over Their Shoulders (did you get the ref?) at the craziness of 2020 and to give themselves a fat pat on the back for all that they’ve achieved! Why don’t you have a go? Look back on your year and celebrate the good...

Welcome to A Fresh Perspective On Business, mental health is the theme of the week and comes in the shape of two big blokes! This is the sisters longest episode to date but it’s totally worth it! Sit back, relax and learn more about Liam and Mark, best mates, addicts in recovery, and the founders of WHYSUP - a company that is dedicated to reducing and resolving the devastating impacts that addicti...

Are you a fan of U2?The Leyland’s are, but maybe they don’t sound quite as good…Episode #25 is all about finding good partners, whether that be in business or just general life, because building strong relationships is extremely important! Despite owning a successful recruitment business, the duo still (sometimes) get it wrong when it comes to hiring for themselves and feel its important to talk o...

Do you know what imposter syndrome is? Maybe you’ve suffered from this nasty thing in the past? Check out episode #24 of A Fresh Perspective On Business to hear Emily and Laura’s thoughts on the topic. These business owners are upfront and honest about their own experiences with self worth and doubt and hope that this encourages you to do the same and get the support you need! The superhero pose,...

The girls are putting recruitment on pause this week and have decided to talk about women instead, not just women in general but women in business! A hot topic if they do say so themselves! Listen in to episode #23 of A Fresh Perspective On Business to learn more about the duo’s opinions on women in the workplace, Harlots (a series on Netflix), Caitlin Moran’s latest book; More Than A Woman, incel...

Are you following this podcast? Following might not mean anything to you but it means the world to Laura and Emily! You do want to make them happy, don’t you? Are you sitting comfortably, ready for your final serving of Don’t Stand So Close To Me? Of course you are! Check out episode 22 of A Fresh Perspective On Business to find out more about offers, pre-boarding, onboarding and lots of other ran...

Are you ready for part 2 of Don’t Stand So Close To Me? No, this episode isn’t about Sting or The Police or music in general… #21 of A Fresh Perspective On Business is your second dose of their recruitment remedy, covering reviews, employee surveys and the meaty topic of interviewing, which the sisters believe is very much like dating. So, get off Tinder and instead, get on the pod and listen to t...

Don’t Stand So Close To Me, is the song firmly in your head now? Emily and Laura will be singing this all weekend now! Arghhh! Believe it or not, episode 20 of A Fresh Perspective On Business is about recruitment and the sisters have dedicated this and the next couple of shows to helping you recruit in lockdown #2. You’re welcome 😊Recruitment isn’t just about filling vacancies, there is so much m...

From Horrible Bosses to The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, Mr Davidson has witnessed a difference so big, we can compare him to both Jennifer Anniston and your average monk! They’re only joking, he wasn’t a horrible boss but cold be a tad nowty at times…Check out episode 19 of A Fresh Perspective On Business where the Leyland’s interview successful business owner, Robert Davidson, on how meditation sa...

This is one for the Friends fans out there! But… this crazy pair won’t exclude the rest of you, give them a minute, they are going somewhere with this. Spreading joy, positivity and kindness, the sisters move through many topics but the theme of the week is all about giving back and doing things for others. Episode 18 is topped up with hedgehogs, Naked Attraction applications & bald bits, diva...

Episode 17 of A Fresh Perspective on Business take 1 (😉) aired live on YouTube if you fancy seeing the sisters in the flesh…Speaking of flesh, are there any dodgy photos of you hanging around in your mate’s phones/on the internet? Well, listen up as this is how the girls introduce their second guest, Nicole Clowes! Emily and Laura do knuckle down and interview this amazing human on how she change...

The girls are looking into buying a punch bag for the office to destress! Do you think it’s a good idea? Listen in to episode 16 of A Fresh Perspective on Business to find out more about their theme of the week…STRESS! Your ears are in for a few treats this week with several singalongs and discussions around gym stalkers, loin cloths, Only Fans, Fresh t-shirts, moobs, bla bla…

Episode 15 of A Fresh Perspective on Business is dedicated to the job hunters out there! Times are tough and things can seem a bit dog eat dog right now in the job market but there’s plenty you can be doing to secure your next role, tune in to A Fresh Guide To Landing Your Dream Job where Emily and Laura will give away their best tips! As usual the sisters don’t jump straight into business… they b...

Check out episode 14 of a Fresh Perspective on Business where the girls are taking about the dreaded S word, SALES…. Eeee Sales can make the most confident of folk quake in their boots and for what reason? Emily and Laura talk about their experiences with sales and why they think people struggle closing deals. A slight off-piste moment is dedicated to the term cock-off, what’s a cock-off, you migh...

Episode 13 is dedicated to Fresh Perspective Resourcing, the hugely successful recruitment business owned by the crazy duo! Starting from the bottom with no experience in running a business, Laura and Emily have shown that with enough determination, drive and resilience, you really can make anything possible. But before they get down to business, Laura wanted to tell you guys about how Emily embar...