Alex Pitt

Build Your Maverick Business

Business EN ↓ 102 episodes

Welcome to Build Your Maverick Business, the podcast for underdog, outlier and renegade entrepreneurs. If you dream of going off on your own and launching your rebel empire but don't know where to start, you're in the right place. We’ll teach you how to use mindset, branding and practical advice to build a killer business and transform your world.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.buildyourmaverickbusiness.com

Author

Alex Pitt

Category

Business

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2025

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Episodes

Delegation & your zone of genius 27.10.2022

Has your business hit a plateau? Are you trying to hit your next goal and can't seem to make it work? Or are you just not really enjoying the day-today? It's time to work out your 'dancing-at-the-whiteboard' tasks.  ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

Beware of toxic positivity 20.10.2022

Running a business can be ROUGH. Don't let yourself feel guilty about riding the emotional rollercoaster when things get difficult. This week I talk about toxic positivity, and how unhelpful it can be when times are hard.  ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

Concrete branding 13.10.2022

Your brand is not your logo, its so much more powerful than that. Really understanding what goes into making a powerful brand will act as a solid foundation, so you can build that maverick business.   ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

Scarcity Marketing 06.10.2022

Have your poured your heart and soul into a product that you just can't sell? Are you scratching your head about what you're missing? You might just need to tap in to some FOMO.  ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

The ultimate mindset shift for maverick entrepreneurs 29.09.2022

Whats the one thing I believe everyone needs to be really good at to run a successful business? The answer might surprise you.  ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

Don't worry, be crappy 22.09.2022

Do you find yourself getting stuck in the planning stages of your business? Do think things through and talk them to death, but freak yourself out about taking any real action? You might just need to be a bit more crap.  ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

Every touchpoint counts 15.09.2022

Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room. Get everything lined up, and don’t let the little things fall through the cracks. ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

Work smart, not hard 08.09.2022

Do you find yourself wearing busyness like a badge of honour? Do you feel like you're constantly grinding away and not getting anywhere? This episode is for you.  ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

Get f**king uncomfortable 01.09.2022

Are you avoiding challenges in your business because of fear? This week I explain why your brain is playing tricks on you, and why you should embrace the discomfort, so you can experience the pure joy of what comes next.  ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

'We Are The Weirdos Mister' | Musings on Marketing with Lyssa, founder of Kraken 25.08.2022

This week I welcome the first ever guest to the podcast! Lyssa is the founder of https://studiokraken.co.uk/ and a woman after my own heart. We talk dinner party guests, ice cream, and how to hack your marketing without being vanilla.  ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

Archetypes and the Outlaw 18.08.2022

Does branding have you scratching your head? This week I touch on a simple system that Strange use to kick-start brand-building.  ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

Boundary setting and saying no 11.08.2022

This week's episode is for the people pleasers! I'll talk you through why setting boundaries doesn't need to feel icky. In fact, it will help you to do your best work, keep you in genius mode, and can work out nicely for your clients too.  ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

Networking is essential, not optional 04.08.2022

If you think networking is just floating around in a conference room with business cards, think again. This week I teach you why building a supportive network will help you through the hardest times in your business. ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

How to deal with criticism | Part 2 28.07.2022

Do you HATE the feeling of seeing negative feedback drop into your inbox? Does it make you want to quit, or change your entire business whenever someone has something bad to say? This week, I share the second of a two-part series on how to deal with criticism, so you can ditch the mental drama and use it to your advantage. ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PL...

How to deal with criticism | Part 1 21.07.2022

Do you HATE the feeling of seeing negative feedback drop into your inbox? Does it make you want to quit, or change your entire business whenever someone has something bad to say? This week, I share the first of a two-part series on how to deal with criticism, so you can ditch the mental drama and use it to your advantage.  ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PL...

Low hanging fruit 14.07.2022

Are you exhausted trying to sell your high ticket offer? This week I teach you how the fashion super brands use a simple structure to turbo-charge their sales. ⁠⁠ GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

Speak to everyone, speak to no one 07.07.2022

Do you worry about speaking only to your target market, in case you alienate everyone else? Do you keep your messaging as generic as possible, to appeal to as many people as you can? This week I explain why not only that doesn’t work, but why the alternative is so much more fun. ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL...

Consistent marketing and showing up in your business 30.06.2022

Do you struggle to stay consistent when you're trying to get your brand out there? Maybe you create an all-singing-all-dancing content plan, then freak out and don't do any of it? You're not alone. This week I share my tips for showing up week on week, and building an audience of fans.  ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREE...

Personal branding and the unapologetic entrepreneur 23.06.2022

Are you struggling with your personal brand? Do you think you don't have one, or that you don't know how to show up in your business? This episode is for you. This week I explain why personal branding is a lot easier to hack than you think. ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

What's your brand movie? 16.06.2022

The answer reveals a lot more about you than your taste in cinema! This week I talk about one of the head-scratching questions I put to our clients, that gets them thinking about their brand on a whole new level.  ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

Who the hell is Max? The power of personas 09.06.2022

Want to get crystal clear on who you're speaking to? Don't start with facts, figures and statistics. This week I tell you about the legend that is Max, a very familiar face around Strange HQ. ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

Treat your business like a video game 02.06.2022

Do you get stuck in 'tomorrow thinking?' The idea that if you just achieve that one goal in your business, then everything will be great? Ever wish you could skip past all of the challenge and get to the good part? You need to treat your business like a video game.  ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

How to sell a transformation 24.05.2022

Do you notice people glazing over when you talk about your product or service? Not getting the results you want with ads, or struggling to sell full stop? This week I tell you about the 'Monkey with Cymbals' effect, and how to avoid it.  ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

Your brand is not your logo 17.05.2022

If you want to build a rebel empire that attracts fans instead of chasing customers, then you need to nail your brand. In this episode I tell you about my epiphany drinking beer in a field, the very special art above my toilet, and an exciting special offer for you, the Strange VIPs.  ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER...

How to combat imposter syndrome 10.05.2022

If you’re anything like me, you’ve suffered from imposter syndrome throughout your career. It can be crippling, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. This week I share my tips to combat the negative self-talk. ⁠⁠GET YOUR FREE GUIDE - KICK-START YOUR SIDE HUSTLE – YOUR 7 STEP ACTION PLAN⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LINKTREE FOR FREEBIES AND OTHER COOL SHIT

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