Actually® Making a Difference with Sara Price

I adore stories. As human beings we are hard-wired for stories as a way to connect and engage, to share knowledge, pass on history and encourage insight. Stories can be captivating and transformative. And so today, I've decided to tell you a story because I've also decided that Actually’s next challenge - starting on April 24th - will be  The Challenge of 1001 Stories . I will be live each da...

In today's episode, you'll learn how to develop and maintain outstanding collaborative partnerships. I'll unravel when is the right time to start collaborating with a colleague, how to decide who to collaborate with, and the things you should consider before collaborating with anyone.  Plus, you'll learn how to avoid getting into red zones in your collaborations, and you'll get a list of defe...

The end of every cycle is an invitation to reflect on how far we've come, what we've learned, what we've changed and what stayed the same. So, as we are in the week of Actually's fourth birthday, I decided to share four of the biggest lessons I've learned along this wild and crazy journey. What You'll Learn: -How listening to your instincts and intuition can change your life and business -Why laun...

In this week's episode, I share an early life lesson that my father taught me about photography, marketing, and business. What You'll Learn: -The story of how our family bathroom turned into a dark room -About the time I decided to become a photographer -What my father taught me about iterations and experiments Just as overnight success takes years to happen, getting things right in marketing requ...

In this week's episode, I ask a seemingly simple question: are you being gaslit by your guru? What You'll Learn: -Why most gurus ignore the fact that growing a business is hard work -Why not having time is actually pretty normal  -Two arguments gurus use to make you feel bad for not prioritising certain things -Money limitations vs. money mindset issues Mentors are supposed to challenge you a...

In this week's episode, I'm talking about a tool that will not only help you to think more clearly but can lead to improved memory, greater creativity, inspired problem-solving and awesome outcomes in your business: journaling. What You'll Learn: -The multiple benefits of journaling  -How journaling can help you take your personal life and business to the next level -Tips and advice on how to...

In this week's episode, I share with you a quick, easy and cheap tool you can use to help you to get anything done! What You'll Learn: -Why most New Year's resolutions never get fulfilled -The one-stop tool for getting anything done -How others can help you achieve your goals -Why using this quick, easy and cheap tool can make you 80% more likely to tick every box on your to-do list Using this eff...

During my last Masterclass on social media presence, alignment and purpose, many students expressed their doubts about the legitimacy of their purpose, or its importance and even relevance, so I decided to share their questions and answer them in today's episode, hoping that they help you clarify your own doubts. What You'll Learn: -How to avoid thinking of purpose as an unaffordable luxury -The l...

Happy new year! A very quick episode sharing my intentions for 2023 and encouraging you to make yours - positively and from a place of hope and optimism, not deprivation and doom! What You'll Learn: -Why I believe making massive life changes for the new year is not a good idea -How I intend to focus on hope and why -How a double-down on my purpose will serve me personally and professionally -The i...

In today's episode, I'm sharing five lessons I learned in 2022, a year of stark contrasts for me. This was the year I suffered the heartbreaking loss of my mother, but also when I found new depths in my friendships, connected with amazing new clients and found a new route to connect with the world through this podcast. Some of these lessons are timely reminders of things I tend to forget, and some...

Today's episode is all about the unofficial 11th P: Passion. You'll learn why getting clear on the passion that drives you is essential to your business success, what to focus on once you've identified it, and a step-by-step process to use that passion to take your purpose-led business to the next level. What We Cover: -How to identify the passion that drives your purpose-led business -The three t...

In this episode, I'm talking about the building blocks of every purpose-led business, the core foundations of great businesses and great marketing: the Ten P's. I'll take you through each one of them, and explain why you must keep an eye on them and perform regular maintenance, just as with the foundations of any building.  What You'll Learn: -Why working on your foundations is never a once-a...

This week, I'm talking about a situation every entrepreneur faces quite often: getting an opinion about their business, decisions or future projects. I share examples of how opinions can interfere with your decision-making process, erode your confidence, or even second-guess every decision you make. Whose opinions should you listen to, and which ones should you ignore?  What You'll Learn: -Wh...

This is the last of three episodes in a mini-series about PR for entrepreneurs and business owners. Today, we talk about how to successfully pitch to journalists.   What You'll Learn: -How to deal with what scares you most about pitching to a journalist -3 things you must have on top of your head before pitching to a journalist -How to find the perfect journalist to pitch your story to -...

This is the second episode in a mini-series about using PR to promote your business, and today we explore what makes a good story for PR. What You'll Learn: -What kind of stories are the ones journalists look for -What every good story must have -How to choose the right hook for your story -How to turn your life into an attractive hook -What is the TRUTH filter, and how can you use it to determine...

This is the first of a mini-series of episodes exploring how you can use PR to promote your purpose-led business. This week - why it's something to consider and then over the next few weeks, I'll be lifting the lid on the dark art of PR and sharing insider tips on how to generate great stories and drive media coverage that will get you noticed by your ideal clients. What You'll Learn: -Why learnin...

Over the past few weeks, I've been launching my Actually® Foundations course. Doors are now closed, but I thought I'd share with you some of the lessons I've learnt over the years about launching. What You'll Learn: -What makes the difference between a happy launch and a stressful and exhausting one -Why authenticity is crucial to every successful launch -How to avoid turning your launch into a bi...

It was during the first lockdown that I realised I don't like working alone! If you're like me, if you struggle with 'entrepreneurial loneliness' and you want to know how to collaborate with others - I share some lessons and top tips in this episode.  What You'll Learn: -What I missed the most about collaboration -What is the one thing most solopreneurs struggle with -How to connect with others t...

This episode is based on a simple fact: if you want to make a difference, enhance your impact, attract your perfect clients and grow your business – you are going to have to get visible. Now I know that this may be a harsh, unpalatable truth for many of you but it is inescapable – and in this episode - I’ll be sharing three top tips to help you to overcome your allergy to being visible so that you...

This episode of the Actually Making a Difference podcast is dedicated to my Mum, who passed away a week before it was recorded. It's not possible to encapsulate all of the things she taught me in just ten minutes - but the lesson I share in this episode informs everything about how I run my business. I hope it will inspire you as it does me. What You'll Learn: -About my relationship with my mother...

We all need inspiration to create content, write blogs, develop newsletters or craft podcast episodes. But what do you do when the muse has abandoned you, and you're staring at a blank screen in a mild state of panic? These are my top tips to find inspiration. What You'll Learn: How nature can help you reconnect with your muse The magical properties of upbeat and graciously composed music Avoid st...

As a community of people who want to grow purpose-led businesses that make money and make a difference, many of us are actively seeking to create change. But there is a difference between the change we seek to create and the change that we feel is foist upon us by outside forces. The cost of living crisis, an impending recession, the ongoing war in Ukraine, the crisis in the NHS and other public s...

As the UK pays tribute to the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on a day of national mourning, I share some observations from her life and legacy - and pose four questions for each of us to consider. What You'll Learn: What Her Majesty taught the world about consistency and values If you want to succeed in your business, your choices and commitment shouldn't be taken lightly The importance of...

The Great British Bake-Off is a national obsession in the UK and - at the time we release this episode - we are all eagerly awaiting a new season! So in honour of bakers everywhere and with a nod to a certain blue-eyed master baker - I thought I'd share with you five lessons about business you can learn from the Bake-Off tent!  What You'll Learn: Why it’s impossible to build a brand and a cli...

Bias is a huge topic and one that everyone engaged in business and marketing needs to consider very carefully. In this episode, I encourage you to take some initial steps to consider your own biases and blind spots and how these might be showing up in your marketing. There's more to do but this could be a good place to start.  You'll learn why it'd be fair to say we are all biased, why awaren...