Real Women

It’s another one of our real life journeys on Sweat, Grit & Hustle this week as Tracy is joined by recruitment industry expert and owner of Slice Solutions, Lisa Betsworth. A few years ago, Lisa made the decision to stay within her industry, but to disrupt the status quo. Listen to Lisa’s story and find out how giving yourself a break can pay off in the long run.   KEY TAKEAWAYS On the highstreet...

In this ‘caffeine cast’ edition of Sweat Grit & Hustle, Tracy guides you through her five S’s for growing, expanding, or even starting your small business. Sit back, relax, and make sure you take notes. KEY TAKEAWAYS The first S is for strategy. Any business should have a clear strategy, this allows you to create a cohesive message for all of your marketing platforms. The second S is for systems....

Ellie McKay went from minimum wage at 17, to running a team of over 100 people at 19 and is this week's guest on Sweat Grit & Hustle. She joins host Tracey to tell you her story of getting into property with her husband and there will be tips and tricks you can learn along the way.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Ellie and her husband had invested their savings into a property that was supposed to be worth £195,0...

In this episode of Sweat, Grit & Hustle, Tracy talks about ways to prepare your business so that someone else can do the critical task in the event of you unexpectedly being unable to run your business. She also covers initial things to address to start the process of planning your business activities so that you can transition to working ON your business and not IN your business.   KEY TAKEAWAYS...

This episode covers the transition of Michelle Herbert's real life business journey from employment in South Yorkshire Police to providing peace of mind through her business as a financial planner. Join Tracy as she draws out the lessons we can all learn from Michelle on this week's Sweat, Grit & Hustle.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Sometimes life throws things at you that you’re not expecting and no matter wh...

It’s another of Tracy’s “Caffeine Cast” mini rants, this time about the latest party to pick on one industry to solve the woes of the UK. The episode is finished off with a technique to use in business and life, to move you from a low state to a high state and get closer to a 10/10 when it comes to being in your A game.   KEY TAKEAWAYS There are lots of types of landlords in the UK. There are the...

How do you effectively and consistently close sales? If that’s a question you’re asking yourself then this week on Sweat, Grit & Hustle, Tracy has the perfect guest for you. In the last 20 years Matt Elwell has set up 4 businesses from scratch that are still going strong today, and has secured multi-million-pound property deals. In 2018 he co-founded the Elite Closing Academy with previous guest,...

Back in episode 10 Tracy spoke to you all about the side hustle, in this episode she covers what you’ll need to know before you start your side hustle. Learn all about the 4 A’s, the importance of vision and value, and how they drive your business decision making.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Your vision is going to create the ability to attract other people, tell you who and what you should keep in your busin...

North East property investor Claire Langford joins Tracy for this ‘caffeine conversations’ episode of Sweat, Grit & Hustle. Find out all about how Claire went from teaching to property, and join the conversation on builds, and when they can go wrong when it comes to managing your supply team. KEY TAKEAWAYS Claire went with a small builder for her current HMO and they have had problems with funds f...

Today we’re looking at the side hustle and becoming your own boss. In this episode of Sweat Grit & Hustle, Tracy discusses freedom of choice, basically what to do, where to do it, when to do it, and who to do it with. Find out about all the different ways you can become your own boss from property, multi-level marketing, or starting your own business.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Don’t sack your boss until you...

From Farmer's Daughter to Global Success. In this episode of Sweat Grit & Hustle, Tracy is joined by guest Gilly Woodhouse, who has grown her Osteo business to a global level bringing in five figures a month. Join the discussion on how to balance business and family life, and how you can overcome adversity to start again and make something better. Do you think you can sweat, grit, and hustle your...

From RAF to property. In this episode of Sweat Grit & Hustle, Tracy is joined by guest Lou Crocker, former aviation firefighter and training instructor in the RAF turned property investor. Hear all about Lou’s property portfolio and how she uses her properties to support her local community.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Lou will be turning a shop front property into a drop-in centre for those affected by domes...

In this episode Tracy "Rants" about the boredom of people who set fire to other people's income streams and how we can often get bored or frustrated that we too self-sabotage. She also shares ideas and thoughts what you could do to improve your wealth, get something you want in life etc. instead of living with boredom or frustration.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Instead of getting bored and sabotaging ourselve...

This episode of Sweat Grit & Hustle is a recording on one of Tracy’s mastermind Q&A sessions with her Ladies Property group, Witch Property. Hear all of Tracy’s tips to the group on everything property and investment.    KEY TAKEAWAYS  Rules for your ground rents will be in your leasehold documents and the service charges can be communicated to you from the management company. Look out for high se...

In this episode of Sweat Grit & Hustle, Tracy is joined by guest Nicki Vee, originator of the V-Coaching Method. Join the discussion on parenthood and how that can set you up for managing teams. Also hear all about how Nicki went from hairdressing, to getting thrown off a cruise ship, to becoming a master coach in business.    KEY TAKEAWAYS  If anyone is thinking that any part of their life is not...

This episode of Sweat Grit & Hustle is a live recording where Tracy gives us her thoughts on a recent article about rent increases. She gives us her takes on the rights of a landlord to increase rents verses working with an existing tenant to bring it closer to market value.    ABOUT THE HOST   With over 25 years of experience in IT Management and Business Consulting and 10 years plus helping hund...

In this episode of Sweat Grit & Hustle, Tracy is joined by guest Lisa Paton, Osteopath and owner of Angus Osteopathic Clinic. Find out how to get your business in the health and wellbeing sector off the ground.    KEY TAKEAWAYS  When setting up your own business where clients will be visiting your home or home office you need to take into account the divide between what is your work space and what...

On this episode of Sweat Grit & Hustle, Tracy tells us all about herself and what you can expect from the podcast going forward. Tracy will be bringing you tips for your processes, mindsets, performing under pressure, and insight from inspiring people.    KEY TAKEAWAYS Tracy got into property after taking voluntary redundancy from her corporate job. The corporate lifestyle kept her in the office f...

In this episode of Sweat Grit & Hustle, Tracy is joined by guest Nick James, creator of Expert Empires, the UK’s number one event for coaches, speakers, trainers, authors, and experts. Hear Nick’s story about starting his own company and find out his guidance and advice for your business.  KEY TAKEAWAYS  Nick’s background writing copy gave him a leg up when starting his business. This allowed him...