Growth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business Owners

If you’ve been on Instagram lately, you’ve heard the word hook about a million times… but what actually is a hook, why does it matter, and how do you write one on social media that stops your ideal client mid-scroll? In today’s short and snappy episode, I’m breaking it all down, in plain English, so you can finally feel confident creating hooks that work. We’re chatting:  • What a text hook actual...

Got more than one offer and no clue how to talk about them all without sounding chaotic? You’re not alone. In this episode, Amanda breaks down how to promote multiple offers under one clear brand message using her signature Get Seen Get Sales Method the content strategy that keeps your marketing simple and your message consistent. You’ll learn:  💡 How to make every offer lead back to one core mes...

If your Instagram feels like it has a mind of its own right now, this episode is for you.  In November 2025 Instagram quietly shifted the way the feed works, showing more recommended content from accounts people do not follow yet. Great for discovery. Confusing for small business owners who suddenly feel invisible. In this episode of Small Business Growth Addicts I break down what has actually cha...

Feeling constantly busy but never truly fulfilled?  In this episode of Small Business Growth Addicts , host Amanda Hughes chats with Hannah Chambers , founder of Bored of Busy , about how to stop measuring success by how busy you are — and start building a business that actually feels good to run. They dive into what working with intention really means for small business owners, especially women j...

Small Business Owener thinking about starting a podcast but not sure where to begin? In this solo episode of Small Business Growth Addicts I (Amanda Hughes) walk you through exactly how to launch a podcast from scratch using the same simple, affordable setup that helped me build an Apple Top 30 Entrepreneurship podcast . I’ll share the tools, tech, workflow, and mindset that took me from “no idea...

Etsy expert and seven-figure entrepreneur Dylan Jahraus joins Amanda Hughes to share exactly how she scaled a single floral letter from her own wedding into $1.25M+ in revenue t hen built a coaching company helping thousands of Etsy sellers do the same.  We get into the client-lifecycle strategy (serving brides → mums → grandparents → teachers), why consistency beats intensity , the repeatable sys...

If your website or socials are hard to read, you’re losing customers.  In this episode, accessible web & brand designer Rachel Mess shows small-business owners exactly how to make their websites and content more inclusive so more people can actually buy from you. We cover, in plain English: What “accessible web & brand design” means for small businesses The 3 biggest blockers hurting your...

Ever wondered what it’s really like to run a business with your other half? In this uplifting conversation, I’m joined by Natalie and John of Ralston Contracts , a hard-landscaping, family-run business in Ayrshire. We get into the rhythms of life/work overlap, how they divide roles (site operations vs. client care & growth), keeping calm through cash-flow wobbles, and why shared values + compl...

A real-life, step-by-step plan to go from full-time employed to full-time self-employed in 12 months. Ready to turn your side hustle into your full-time income? In this solo episode, Amanda Hughes shares the exact, real-life steps she used to leave her 9–5 and become fully self-employed in just 12 months . We dig into the money plan (including how much she saved) the early pricing mistakes, why “p...

Running a business while juggling life can leave you stressed, foggy, and running on empty.  In this episode of Small Business Growth Addicts , host Amanda Hughes talks to Victoria Wright , functional medicine practitioner and founder of The Living Herb , about the science of stress and how small business owners can protect their health while growing their business. 💡 In this episode you’ll disco...

September isn’t just about “back to school” it’s the perfect time to reset your goals, create new habits, and make changes in your small business that actually stick. In this episode, I’m sharing why September is the ultimate fresh start for small business owners, how seasonal energy impacts your productivity, and the simple mindset shifts that can help you ease back into routine after summer with...

About this episode: Today I’m joined by Renee Rendell eclectic witch, tarot reader, and coach behind Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching, to demystify human design (plus a dash of astrology and tarot) for small business owners. If you’ve ever wondered why some weeks you’re on fire and other weeks you’re running on fumes, this conversation will help you understand your energy type and how to work with...

What does it really take to be a high-performing entrepreneur in 2025 — without burning out? In this powerful episode of Small Business Growth Addicts , Amanda Hughes sits down with Ben Coomber — CEO of Awesome Supplements (20-time award-winning company), high-performance coach, bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster. Ben is one of the UK’s best-known voices in health, performance, and entrepr...

Are you tired of hustling 24/7, chasing “success” while feeling exhausted, undervalued, and stuck? In this powerful episode of Small Business Growth Addicts , I’m joined by Jo Hooper — founder of Get Wildly Free — to unpack how hustle culture is rooted in patriarchy and capitalism, and why so many women in business end up becoming their own worst bosses. Jo shares her journey from two corporate br...

Are you stuck in the post–burnout–vanish cycle on social media?  You know the one posting endlessly, seeing no results, disappearing for weeks, then struggling to start again. You’re not alone. In this remix episode of Small Business Growth Addicts, I’m joined by Hannah from Hey Day Digital Agency to share the golden nuggets from our original conversation on one of the biggest questions small busi...

In this special remix episode of Small Business Growth Addicts Podcast , host Amanda Hughes revisits one of the most loved conversations from Season 3 – with Maxine Laceby, co-founder of Absolute Collagen . We’ve stripped this episode back to the golden nuggets so you can treat it like a workshop. Grab a pen and paper, because this one’s packed with lessons you can take straight into your own busi...

Could alcohol be quietly holding you back in life or business? In this powerful and honest season finale, I chat with the incredible Kirsty from Sky Rose Coaching , who is also the founder of Sober Buzz CIC , a not-for-profit community supporting sober and sober curious people across the UK. Kirsty shares her real and deeply personal story of hitting rock bottom with alcohol at 41, the moment she...

Feel like social media content is taking way too long to plan? You’re not alone, and you’re not doing it wrong. You just need a better system. In this episode of The Growth Addicts Podcast, I’m sharing my 60 minute content planning method that helps you create and schedule a week’s worth of strategic posts across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and more. This is the exact method I use (and teach ins...

Thinking about outsourcing your social media but not sure if you should? This episode is for you. Amanda Hughes is joined by Hannah Adams, founder of Heyday Digital Agency, to unpack what it really means to hand over your socials to someone else and whether that’s the right move for your small business. Spoiler: Social media management isn’t just for “big” brands. We chat through: The difference b...

How to Start a Business as a Stay-at-Home Mum (Without Childcare or a 9–5 Routine) with Fiona Sim Ever wondered how some mums manage to run a business with no childcare, no office and no real routine?  In this powerful episode of The Growth Addicts Podcast , Amanda sits down with Fiona Sim , a certified business strategist and home-educating mum of two, who teaches stay-at-home mums how to start a...

Feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Struggling to switch off at night? This episode is for you. In this powerful and surprisingly soothing conversation, Amanda Hughes chats with Diane Quinn , an Ayrshire-based hypnosis practitioner (and former hairstylist of 30 years!) about how hypnosis can be a game-changing tool for small business owners. Diane opens up about her own experience...

Think PR is just for big brands with flashy budgets? Think again. I’m joined by Chartered PR expert, PR coach, and ex-TV reporter Jane Griffin and we’re talking DIY PR you can actually do , even if you’ve never pitched a single story before. Jane shares her simple  approach to getting featured in the press, why journalists do want to hear from small businesses, and how to craft a pitch that actual...

Your website is live, but your words? They’re just not doing your business justice. Sound familiar? In this episode, Amanda chats with Claire Cunningham , a professional website copywriter and blog writer, to bring you instant, practical ways to improve your website copy whether you're starting from scratch or trying to polish what’s already there. If you’re DIY-ing your website and doubting...

Are you trying to grow your business while struggling with brain fog, burnout, or feeling completely off ? You might be dealing with perimenopause, and you’re not alone. In this episode, I chat with Sarah Shah , a Menopause Health & Mindset Coach, about what really happens when your hormones start shifting and how it impacts your focus, energy, and business growth . Whether you're deep in...

  What’s Actually Working on Instagram in March 2025? Let’s Break It Down! If you’re a small business owner who's been posting on Instagram but not seeing the growth or engagement you want , this episode is for you!  Instagram is always changing , but the good news? Some strategies are working really well right now and I’m breaking them all down for you in this March 2025 update. Inside This...