Emma Mills

Focus on the Fun Stuff

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Welcome to "Focus on the Fun Stuff" the podcast where we dive into what it takes to focus on the things you love in your business and enjoy the journey.  We'll explore how to get more of those days where you're in the flow, loving what you're doing and using your unique abilities and passions. Many business owners find themselves down in the weeds, overwhelmed, stuck at a certain revenue level, limited by team size, or constantly time-poor. Often, it's a combination of all these challenges. If you’ve ever looked at another successful, ambitious happy business owner and wondered ‘How did they d...

Author

Emma Mills

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Business

Podcast website

www.emmamills.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

From Boxing Rings to Boardrooms: Ric Moylan on High Performance, Discipline & the Power of Standards 24.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail Ric Moylan has coached some of the world’s best athletes - from Team Hatton , Tony Bellew , and Scott Quigg to professional tennis players like Liam Broady - and now brings his high-performance frameworks to CEOs, founders, and business leaders. In this episode, Ric and I dive into the mindset, discipline, and daily habits that separate the good from the great.  We unpack his MAPP...

The Focus Gap: Why Most Entrepreneurs Stay Stuck 17.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, Emma Mills explores one of the biggest challenges every business owner faces - staying focused in an age of constant distraction. Emma reflects on the difference between business owners who make real progress and those who stay stuck in the same busy cycle week after week. Spoiler: it’s not about working harder - it’s about working with focus and intention. E...

The AI Growth Strategist: Francis Rodino on Solopreneurs, Smart Marketing & the Future of Business 03.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail What if scaling your business didn’t have to mean stress, burnout, and endless hours chained to your laptop? In this episode, I’m joined by Francis Rodino - growth strategist, sales automation expert, bestselling author of Leads Machine , and founder of Lead Hero AI . Francis has helped clients generate over $300M in revenue and reclaim more than 200,000 hours through smarter syst...

Does Manifestation Really Work? Why Most People Get Manifestation Wrong with Will Polston & Emma Mills 26.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Will Polston for a grounded conversation about manifestation and gratitude - what they really mean, and how to make them practical. We explore vision boards, daily habits, and the science behind why your focus and energy shape your results.  Along the way, we share real stories, useful book recommendations, and straightforward practices you can start...

The Life Coach to Top Performers: Michael Serwa on Elite Standards, Brutal Honesty & Real Transformation 12.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail  What does it really take to live unapologetically, cut the excuses, and design a life entirely on your own terms?  In this episode, I sit down with Michael Serwa - one of the boldest coaches in the world - to talk about confidence, courage, and what it means to stop settling.  Michael doesn’t sugar-coat; he challenges you to raise your standards, embrace discomfort, and pursue su...

The Long Haul Leader: Chris Ducker on Burnout, Balance & Building a Business That Lasts 29.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to build a business that lasts? In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff , I sit down with Chris Ducker - best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and creator of the Youpreneur movement - to talk about sustainable leadership , avoiding entrepreneurial burnout , and how to play the long game in business . Chris opens up about his own experience with burno...

Why Most People Fail at Financial Freedom - And How to Get It Right with Jason Graystone 15.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff , I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Jason Graystone , who achieved financial freedom by the age of 30. But Jason’s story isn’t about chasing numbers - it’s about building a life you truly love. We dive into the lessons from his book Always Free , exploring why time freedom is just as important as financial free...

If Your Still the Busiest Person in Your Business - Listen to This 08.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, Emma shares the exact process she uses to stop founders from being “the glue” that holds everything together, and instead build a business that works for them - not the other way around. You’ll learn how to: Identify where you’re still holding on too tightly Delegate with confidence and clarity Protect your most valuable asset - you Redesign your role so you...

How John Lee Built Multiple 7-Figure Businesses with AI, Content & Pure Hustle 01.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail From humble beginnings in Burnley to sharing stages with Bill Clinton and building multiple 7-figure businesses, John Lee knows what it takes to scale fast and stay ahead. In this eye-opening episode, John joins Emma to share his journey-and exactly how he uses AI, content, and leverage to build wealth and create massive opportunities. 🎯 You’ll learn: How John built his first mil...

Feeling Like Nothing in Your Business Works Without You? Here’s Where to Start 25.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail Feeling like nothing works without you in your business? Like if you took one day off, everything would fall apart? You’re not alone - but you’re also not stuck. In this solo episode, Emma gets real about the mindset shift every founder has to make if they want to scale without burning out. She shares how even the most high-performing entrepreneurs start small when it comes to del...

How to Make Your Business Award Winning — And Why it Actually Matters 18.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail Forget everything you think you know about business awards. In this powerful and practical episode, Emma sits down with award strategist and international judge Donna O’Toole , founder of August Recognition , to reveal how strategic recognition can transform your brand, boost your team, and even increase your business’s exit value . Inside this episode: How to use awards as a stra...

Plan Like a CEO: 40 Hours is enough. The Weekly Structure That Keeps Me Out of the Weeds 11.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail Tired of feeling busy but never actually moving the needle? In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the weekly planning structure that keeps me out of the weeds and fully focused on what matters most. Whether you’re juggling client work, team management, or 1,000 Slack notifications — this episode will show you how to take back control of your week using CEO-level pl...

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Robin Waite on Rebuilding a Fearless Business 04.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail What if breaking your business was the best thing you ever did? In this powerful and practical episode, Emma chats with business coach and multiple author Robin Waite about burnout, boundaries, and the bold decisions that helped him redesign his work – and his life. Robin shares: -His journey from marketing agency burnout to launching Fearless Business -The 4-stage growth cycle ev...

You’re Busy, But Are You Making Progress? How to Reset Your Day for Impact 27.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail You’re ticking boxes, clearing emails, rushing from one thing to the next… But why do you still feel behind ?  In this solo episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff , Emma Mills dives into one of the biggest mindset shifts every overwhelmed entrepreneur needs to make: productivity is not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters . Inside this high-impact episode: ️-Why doing more =...

How to Attract Leads Without Ads — Gary Das on Scaling Through Systems & Organic Social Media 20.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail Tired of chasing leads and constantly being “on” just to keep business coming in? In this episode, I’m joined by Gary Das —mortgage broker turned business coach—who shares how he built his brand and scaled his business organically through social media. No paid ads, no gimmicks—just smart systems and consistent content that works. We cover:  How to turn content into consistent, hig...

Is AI Coming for Your Job? What Small Business Owners Need to Know About the Future of Work with Lee Russel 13.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail Is AI coming for your job? Or is it the tool that will help your business grow faster, smarter, and with less stress? In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff , I’m joined by business strategist Lee Russel to explore what AI really means for small business owners right now. We break down: 🤖 What AI is (and what it definitely isn’t) 🚫 Why panic is the wrong move—and what to do i...

How Successful Entrepreneurs Buy Back Time with an Executive Assistant 06.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever thought that simply delegating tasks was the key to freedom, think again.  In this episode, I’m unpacking why task-based support isn’t enough — and why what you really need is a true driver of progress: an Executive Assistant.  I'll share insights from 17 years of experience working with business owners, explaining the powerful difference between having someone...

Why Delegating Still Leaves You Burnt Out (And How to Fix It) 30.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail Feeling overwhelmed even though you’ve technically delegated? You’re not alone. In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff , Emma Mills unpacks the real reason your delegation isn’t working — and what to do instead. From “phantom delegation” to the most common time-sucking traps business owners fall into, Emma shares her proven PAUSE framework to help you reclaim your energy, clari...

Why You Know What to Do… But Still Don’t Do It — with Transformational Coach Terry Gormley 23.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you know exactly what to do in your business—but you’re still not doing it? You’re not lazy. You don’t need another strategy. You need a shift in how you think. This week on Focus on the Fun Stuff , I’m joined by Terry Gormley , founder of The Mindshaper Academy and creator of the life-changing course The Will to Act . Terry helps business owners bridge the gap betw...

Turnover Is Vanity, Profit Is Sanity: Dan Bradbury on Scaling, Exits & Business Truths 16.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like your business should be further ahead by now? In this no-fluff episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur, investor, and scale-up expert Dan Bradbury —a man who went from £109,000 in debt to multiple 7-figure business exits. We talk about: 🔥 Why most businesses are unsellable (and how to fix yours) 📉 The harsh truth about revenue goals and ego-driven decisions 🧠 How you...

This Is Exactly How Much Your Time Is Worth (And What to Do About It) 09.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail Discover why knowing your true hourly rate makes delegation a no-brainer — and how to use it to free up your time and increase your income. Still doing £30, £40, £50 tasks in your £100/hour zone? In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the simplest mindset shifts that’ll change how you run your business — forever .  You’ll learn how to calculate your true hourly rate based on th...

How James Cole Built Two £100M Cruise Businesses (and Started One During a Pandemic) 02.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to build not one, but two £100M+ businesses—and still enjoy the ride? In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff , Emma sits down with James Cole, founder of Panache Cruises and Cruise118, to unpack the bold moves, brutal setbacks, and game-changing strategies behind his incredible journey. You'll hear:  -How James survived a near business collapse dur...

The 5 Lies You’ve Been Told About Getting Support (And What to Do Instead) 25.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you’ve tried to delegate… and it still feels like you’re doing everything yourself? In this solo episode, I’m busting the 5 biggest lies business owners believe about getting support—and sharing the truth I’ve learned from 17 years running a virtual PA agency. You'll hear:  ⚡ Why delegation doesn’t save time instantly (and what to do instead) ⚡ The truth abou...

Mark and Jess Ross on Making Fitness Accessible for Busy Business Owners 18.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail Running a business. Raising a family. Living life at full tilt… If you’ve ever said, “I just don’t have time to focus on my health,” this episode is for you. I’m joined by the powerhouse duo Mark and Jess Ross , founders of Lifestyle Lean , to talk about health, habits, and high performance— without the BS . We dive into: 🔥 Sustainable fat loss and strength-building (no crash die...

How to Build a Fun and Exitable Business with Mark Rose and Adam Butler 11.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail It’s a first for Focus on the Fun Stuff —and a big one. I’m joined by not one but two brilliant entrepreneurs: Mark Rose and Adam Butler . We’re getting real about growth, burnout, reinvention, and the bold moves that change everything. 💥 Adam shares what it was like to run Adam Butler Recruitment for 17 years—and the moment he realised it was time to pivot. 🚀 Mark shares on his...

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