Business Anchors

Yes, you read that right. From a Marketing perspective, talking the talk is just as important as walking the walk. If you’re not proactively talking about the great work you’re doing or the great products you’ve developed, then you’re missing a trick! If you like what you hear & want to learn how we effectively ‘talk the talk’ to drive hundreds of thousands of pounds of new business, go &...

Implementing these processes has quite literally doubled our profits in the last year. This value-packed episode will walk you through the specific processes we’ve implemented with guidance on how you can do the same. This is probably one of the most value-adding podcasts we’ve ever produced. Listen, take note & more importantly…take action! 

Starting a business isn’t for everyone. Most businesses fail & if you don’t truly understand WHY you are starting the business, or have enough of an interest/passion for that business, it’ll be very difficult to put in the work required to make it a success. If you like what you hear & want to learn the actionable steps we would take to go from employee to business owner, go & listen t...

The advice shared in this episode helped us increase views by 507% & watch time by 319% in 30 days. Social media platforms leave clues. And when every social media platform is leaving the same clue, Marketers should really take note. That is happening with vertical video right now. If you create content or use social media at all, it’s vital you listen to this episode. This is honestly one of...

This is so, so simple (and logical). BUT…It’s highly effective and you’ll kick yourself if you haven’t been doing this to prevent imposter syndrome & self doubt. If you like what you hear & want to hear more tips like this, go & listen to ‘E65: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome & Self Doubt’. 

Want to discover how you can implement the ‘milking the top 10%’ strategy to attract more of your ideal clients? Wondering what business we would start right now if our #1 objective was to make money? Maybe you’d like to hear our suggestions for the first steps you can take to make your business more sustainable? This episode is jam-packed full of useful answers to interesting questions from you,...

This analogy will instantly put things into perspective when it comes to figuring out how to effectively deal with stress. If you like what you hear & want to hear more tips like this, go & listen to ‘E66: How To Deal With Stress At Work’. 

Dan’s away on paternity leave so we just have Lloyd Knowlton in your ears this week. “He’s rubbish anyway” - Lloyd Knowlton. In this episode, Lloyd shares his unique views on how to be a stress-free moral business owner. Impossible right? Wrong! Lloyd discusses his strategies of how "making yourself redundant" and spending your money in the right way can massively improve your mental sta...

This simple shift in the way you ask for something is guaranteed to increase your win rate. Whether it’s asking to be on someone’s podcast, collaborating with an influencer, asking for a job, or a pay rise or LITERALLY ANYTHING, try this. If you like what you hear & want to hear more insights about what you can do to become an influencer in your industry, go & listen to ‘E62: The Non-Wanch...

It's always challenging running a business, and one of those challenges is balance. Balancing planet Vs profit is a massive challenge! Whether you're a leader in sustainability or you're a person just trying to do your bit and take small steps to look after this rock we call home, we hope you'll learn from our business journey in today's episode. Try Adobe Express (pod spo...

Is Advertainment just a buzzword? Or is it an underutilised strategy in the business world? Advertainment focuses on what your customers want to see on social media first, before trying to sell to them. Entertaining your audience could gain the attention of your target market. If you'd like to hear more about how Advertainment can be used to attract new customers and more income for your busi...

We've been generating B2B leads for our own business and our clients for years and we've learned a lot along the way! Wouldn't you love to receive a new business lead from a senior decision-maker in a business with £8 billion turnover, with 30,000 employees? We're talking through the steps we take to attract leads just like this in today's episode. Try Adobe Express (pod s...

Linkedin is a vital tool for anyone trying to succeed in the business world, but sometimes it's made out to be more complicated than it needs to be. There are four key pillars to building your personal brand on LinkedIn that Dan and Lloyd discuss here. If you like what you hear & want to start your journey on LinkedIn, go & listen to ‘Episode 075 – The 5 Most Effective Marketing Strat...

After going ‘viral’ on TikTok a number of times, we’ve learnt a lot about the platform. In this podcast, we break down 5 of the key lessons we’ve learnt on our TikTok journey. If you’re looking for actionable tips & tricks you can implement to help you go viral on TikTok today, this is the episode for you! Try Adobe Express (pod sponsor): adobe.ly/3dbnmcr

Sometimes, one small mindset shift can have an astronomical impact on your life. For us, the mindset shift we speak about in this Knowlton Nugget did exactly that. Maybe it could do the same for you? If you like what you hear & want to discover more life-changing business advice, go & listen to ‘Episode 057 – Life-Changing Business Advice We Wish We Had When Starting’. 

Want to hear the carefully selected 10+ best bits from the last 100 Business Anchors episodes? From the best-ever advice we’ve shared on the podcast, to the stories that have made us belly laugh, to life-changing business lessons. This episode really does have it all! Oh and if that’s not enough, we’re giving away 100 Business Anchors Mugs AND we have a HUGE announcement. Enjoy! Try Adobe Express...

‘Networking’ sounds like another wanky business buzzword (and it is), think of it as ‘relationship building’. Relationship building is a key part of driving sales and in this clip we share our approach to ‘networking’. If you like what you hear & want to discover more tips to get the most out of networking, go & listen to ‘Episode 053 – The Non-Wanchy Guide To Networking’. 

Want to discover some of the less well-known LinkedIn strategies we’re using to drive lots of new B2B business for our Agency? How about some of the additional tools & resources we use to keep up to speed with LinkedIn’s latest features? If you’re nodding along, give this bad boy a listen. We really do give everything away to you guys! 

The most successful people in any company are the ones who are willing to share and implement their crazy ideas. In this Knowlton nug, you’ll discover the power of being confident enough to share crazy ideas & an activity we do at Knowlton to enable our team to share their craziest ideas. If you like what you hear & want to discover more tips to progress your career & improve your Mark...

Want to discover some amazing tools & techniques to help you come up with a boat load of TikTok ideas in no time at all? On average, TikTok’s 1 billion users spend 45 minutes a day on the platform which is mental. In today’s episode, we share some practical tips & tools you can use to come up with 100+ TikTok trend ideas in 15 minutes. So, get ready to overcome that creative block and turn...

Looking for tips & tricks to achieve your goals this year? In this Knowlton Nugget, we share our #1 goal setting hack, as well as details on what some of our own goals are this year. If you like what you hear & want to discover more tips to achieve success, go & listen to ‘Episode 077 – How To Achieve ‘Success’ In 2022 (Goal Setting, Habits, Accountability & More)’. 

Ready to discover how Lloyd & I would market a brand new business and drive sales with minimal budget? In this episode, we chew the fat and get into some deep, insightful, strategic discussions. We also dissect Lloyd’s approach to buying gardening tools & how we would market to him which gets pretty meta. Prepare to listen to a bunch of great, low-budget Marketing ideas! 

It may sound pretty obvious, but when you provide evidence that you deliver on your promises, it convinces other people to invest in your product or service. In this Knowlton nug, we give examples of how we apply this in our business and the results it achieves. If you like what you hear, go & listen to ‘E70: The #1 Most Effective Marketing Strategy You Can Use To Drive Sales Today’. 

Looking to create more videos that generate new business opportunities? Listen to this. In this podcast we break down the video we produced that generated £70K of opportunities last week! There’s a combination of big-picture ways of thinking about Marketing and more granular tactics, tips and tricks. Enjoy!

Whether it’s the accountant you use, or the company who supplies your stationary, it’s so important to frequently review your suppliers to ensure you are getting the best service/quality possible. In this clip, we discuss how we engrain a culture of constantly striving for the best and looking for improvements in everything we do at Knowlton. If you like what you hear, go & listen to ‘Episode...