Rural Business Focus

Lucy Reeves, co-founder of Muddy Matches, shares her journey of starting a niche dating site for people in the countryside. She discusses the challenges of starting a dating site in the early 2000s and the stigma associated with online dating in rural areas. Lucy emphasizes the importance of persistence and the need to manage expectations in a niche market. She also talks about the evolution of Mu...

In this episode, Ben Eagle is joined by Eric Elgersma and Natasha Foote to discuss the macro and global issues that will shape the world of rural businesses. They explore topics such as transition, connection, and the impact of European and global politics on rural businesses. They also discuss the trends of size and scale, collaboration, and the importance of being fit for purpose in the rural bu...

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here.  Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast...

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here.  Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast...

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here.  Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast...

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here.  Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast...

You can find Hannah's website here.   Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit r...

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk  Our podcast discla...

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk  Our podcast discla...

You can find Jo on LinkedIn here or on Instagram here .  Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for yo...

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk  Our podcast discla...

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk  Our podcast discla...

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk  Our podcast discla...

Listen to the fascinating story of PastureTec in this week's episode. Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast tr...

Today we’re focusing on your numbers and keeping on top of everything – namely your book keeping. Now if you do your book keeping yourself you’ll know how much time it takes up and how keeping on top of it all can sometimes be a challenge when you’re trying to do everything else.  Ben's guest today is Mary Faber, who works with rural entrepreneurs of all kinds to help prevent that sense of overwhe...

Today is about reviewing the overall picture for rural businesses in 2024. Ben is joined by financial broker Andrew Hepworth Smith, owner of AHS Finance.    Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to...

Nuffield scholar and founder of Cultivate Success joins Ben on the podcast today to talk about the potential for mentoring in agriculture and the rural sector. Have you thought about being a mentor or having a mentor?  Helen also talks about 'balcony moments' - worth listening to this near the end.    Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Be...

To discover more about Change in Nature visit their website here.     Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast tr...

To find out more about Tara you can follow her on instagram here or visit her website which is thebestcoachingcompany.com  There is loads in today's episode about developing sales and a sales mindset. Also a reminder to be 'consistent and persistent' and to keep getting your message out there.  We also hear about Tara's farm shop business and what she has done to shake things up with their model f...

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk  Our podcast discla...

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Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk  Our podcast discla...

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk  Our podcast discla...

Ben speaks to Alastair Morbey co-founder of Ben's Yard in rural Cambridgeshire.  For more information on Ben's Yard visit - Home – Ben's Yard (bensyard.co.uk) Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media .  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want...