Focus on the Fun Stuff

Send us Fan Mail Marketing your business shouldn’t feel like an uphill battle. If you’re struggling to stand out online or grow consistently, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Paul Fernandez , founder of The Growth Guys and creator of Social Pitch AI , an AI-powered tool that’s transforming small business marketing. Paul has helped countless businesses scale with smarter digital strategies—an...

Send us Fan Mail Is your business running you instead of the other way around? If you're feeling trapped in the daily grind and wondering how to create true financial and time freedom, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Christine Nicholson , a leading expert in exit planning, business growth strategy, and succession planning . But before you think, “I’m not ready to sell my business,” hea...

Send us Fan Mail If your email marketing strategy is tired, ineffective, or – argh! – non-existent, my latest podcast episode is definitely one for you. I sat down with Kennedy, the absolute HERO of email marketing (that is actually the name of his business – go look up emailmarketingheroes!). And he had endless, fascinating insights on the underrated effects of email marketing in 2025. Kennedy al...

Send us Fan Mail Struggling to stay on top of your week instead of drowning in distractions?  Meet my PAUSE framework—your new Sunday ritual to plan like a pro, focus on what actually matters, and still make time for the fun stuff.  In this episode, I’ll walk you through my simple 5-step process to stop reacting and start owning your week. Ready to ditch the chaos and win your week before it even...

Send us Fan Mail We know deadlines make goals happen but sometimes we need that extra motivation to get things done... In this episode, learn one simple tool that'll help you take control of getting that big goal done and dusted!  It's not your typical goal-setting process but trust me it works for me! And I hope it works for you too!  Nigel Botterill uses it to get more done than ever b...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I sit down with Phil Quirk, a human performance specialist with an incredible track record of working with elite sports professionals, special forces members, and top entrepreneurs. Phil’s journey from his early days in the Marines and RAF gave him a deep understanding of resilience, mindset, and high-performance culture—and now, he helps businesses build stronger...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Focus on the Fun Stuff , I’m delving into something that so many business owners (myself included!) struggle with— actually celebrating our progress instead of constantly chasing the next goal. If you’ve ever found yourself hitting a milestone and immediately thinking, what’s next? without stopping to acknowledge how far you’ve come, this episode is for you. Inspired...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Focus on the Fun Stuff , I sat down with Oli Luke —a copywriting and marketing expert who’s built a hugely successful niche marketing agency, serving the hearing healthcare industry across North America. Now, if you’ve ever wondered whether niching down is the right move for your business, this episode will give you all the insights you need. Ollie has gone beyond jus...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Focus on the Fun Stuff , I’m taking a bit of a different approach—because the biggest business lessons I learned in 2023? They didn’t come from work. They came from my fitness journey. 💪 Now, before you scroll past thinking this episode is all about gym routines and protein shakes—stick with me. This is about so much more than getting fit. In this solo episode, I’m s...

Send us Fan Mail This week Emma sits down with a true legend of the business world— Mark Mills, OBE. 🚀 Mark is an entrepreneur who walks the walk and amongst many business exits grew and scaled Cardpoint in 6 years to £100 million revenue and £20 million EBITDA! This episode is packed full of real life stories of what Mark looks for in a business, how to grow and exit and why he took a trip to th...

Send us Fan Mail Emma dives into a topic that’s very often overlooked but is a key skill and strategy for business and life success: Following Up.  Emma reveals how transforming her approach to follow-up resulted in more sales, stronger relationships, and ultimately, more time to focus on the work she loves. Not just in business either. Following up in life is just as important. We all become more...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff , I’m joined by Mark Burgess —founder of Iceberg Digital, best-selling author, and successful entrepreneur.  The thing I loved the most about Marks episode was his honesty and his take on how to actually use your company values to make sure you have the right team members in the right seats - and how to exit them if they're not...

Send us Fan Mail Do big ideas for your business keep getting pushed aside by the daily grind? Are you always hitting “skip to next week” on needle-moving projects because there’s another fire to fight or problem to fix? If you’ve started another year feeling stuck and wondering if you’ll ever feel excited about your work again, this episode is for you. This week on Focus on the Fun Stuff , I sat d...

Send us Fan Mail If ever there was an episode to kick off 2025 for anyone looking to transform the way they run their business this year - this is it..... I sat down with Daniel Priestley , the mastermind behind multiple multi-million-pound businesses, the entrepreneurial accelerator course - Key Person of Influence and a true expert in scaling businesses without you.  Daniel shared so much gold -...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 13 of Focus on the Fun Stuff!  Join me on this solo episode as I take a moment to reflect on the festive season and share my top seven hacks for setting up a successful and enjoyable 2025.  In this episode, I'll be delving into: ⚡Strategies for designing your happy week ⚡Aligning your team ⚡Setting clear targets ⚡Prioritising your well-being.  Whether i...

Send us Fan Mail This is the episode you need if you have a team of any shape or size. Today, we have a fab conversation with Nic Marks. Known as the "statistician with a soul." Nic introduces us to Friday Pulse , his innovative platform designed to help companies regularly measure and enhance team happiness. In this episode, we explore: ✨The science behind workplace wellbeing ✨Why Piz...

Send us Fan Mail If 2024 has left you feeling like you’re juggling a thousand hats, running on fumes, and constantly asking yourself, “How can I keep doing this?” , the latest episode of my Focus on the Fun Stuff podcast is one for you.  Let’s be real: running a business can feel like a never-ending to-do list – where you’re the one with the power to tick everything off fastest. In this episode, I...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff , I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with PR legend Andrew Bloch . Known for his 25-year journey building Lord Sugar’s personal brand and shaping reputations globally, Andrew is one of the most influential consultants in the industry—and he’s sharing his expertise with us! We focused on what matters most for small business...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed in your business (or you NEVER want to find yourself in that state) , this week’s episode of my podcast is a must-listen. This week, I delve into three clear signs that you’re close to the overwhelm cliff, and what to do to avoid tipping over the edge. Want to keep your mind focused and your business growing? Give this a listen 👇🏻 It’s short, it’s...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I'm bringing you an episode that's sure to inspire and energise anyone navigating the world of business and personal development. My guest today is someone whose journey is as remarkable as it is relatable.  Will Polston, a high-performance and business strategy coach, keynote speaker, and author of the transformative book North Star Thinking , joins us to share h...

Send us Fan Mail In this first-ever solo episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff , I’m pulling back the curtain on a big lesson I learned this year from a surprisingly small mistake.  After more than 16 years running Mi PA, I’ve seen all the highs, lows, and everything in between, but these past six months? Let’s just say, we hit a “porridge” stint—progress slowed, the team felt less connected, and even...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff , I talk to Tom Almas—a former punk rocker turned entrepreneur who’s redefining the flexible workspace industry across the UK. Tom founded Wizu Workspace eight years ago and grew it from a start-up to an impressive £8 million business with a team of 55. But he didn’t just stop at business success; he’s also raising two sons with his...

Send us Fan Mail Emma Mills sits down with entrepreneur Adam Kara, founder of Coaching Culture and Learning Heroes for an exciting conversation about how he scaled and exited his business for 8 figures inside 3 years.  Adams, known for his no nonsense, straight talking approach to building and selling businesses and he shares invaluable lessons from his entrepreneurial journey. In Adam’s episode,...

Send us Fan Mail Emma sits down with Mike Jones the founder of "Better Happy," to discuss the journey of running a successful business without sacrificing your personal well-being. Mike shares his journey from military service to owning a CrossFit gym, and eventually establishing "Better Happy," a company dedicated to fostering healthier work environments. They dive deep into t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Emma sits down with friend and client Dawn McGruer, a seasoned entrepreneur of 20 years, best selling author and host of Dawn of a new Era which is a global top 3% podcast.  Dawn is the perfect example of mastering the art of work-life balance whilst focusing hugely on profitability in a business that you love.  Dawn shares the non negotiables in her week and how...