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This week, we’re reflecting on the weekly highs, lows and lessons of running our businesses. Nicola shares her journey of finding a new supplier and manufacturer for her upcoming styling products, covering everything from late night video calls and factory tours to unexpected challenges like small claims courts and less-than-ideal cash/product handovers in dodgy car parks. It’s a no-filter look at...

Blogs don’t have to be boring (or just endless walls of text stuffed with keywords). In this episode, we’re joined by Cath Lyon , a B2B content strategist who knows how to turn plain old blogs into real engines for growth. Cath walks us through the practical stuff that actually matters like how to pick topics people care about, write posts that sound human, and structure your content so it’s easy...

Ever stopped yourself from posting on socials? Convinced your brilliant idea is actually shite before anyone even sees it? Talked yourself out of doing the one thing that could actually move your business forward? Yeah… hi, welcome to the self-sabotage gang. It’s way more crowded than you think. This week, Nic and George are calling themselves out. From summer brain-fog to overthinking spirals, th...

This week, we speak to Lisa Taylor, brand voice pro and founder of Can I Have a Word? . From working in big beauty to running her own biz, Lisa knows the highs, lows, and awkward in-betweens of building a brand. They dig into why your tone of voice is everything, how to actually name your business without sounding like everyone else, and what it takes to create a brand people remember (and love)....

Summer brings the great juggle: kids off school, clients slowing down, sunny days calling you outside… and your business whispering “don’t forget me!” In this episode, we dive into how to enjoy the rest of the holidays without setting you up for chaos when you come back. From practical prep to stock clear-outs and getting service-based businesses client-ready, we’re here with tips and stories to h...

If your business is for everyone, it’s for no one. This week, we dig into the power of niching down and why focusing on a clear, specific customer can help you stand out. And it’s a special one: our first ever guest expert episode with Tamsin Rennie , founder of Monroe Creative, and a pretty powerful brand and website strategist. Free tools Tamsin mentions and that are super helpful: Ideal Client...

Everyone loves your business idea, especially your mum and bestie. But what happens when you take it outside the group chat? This week, we’re talking about idea validation: how to find out if your idea actually has legs without spending loads of time or money. We cover why friends and family support is lovely, but not enough, and how to get feedback from people who don’t know (or love) you. From f...

Starting a business is wild. Especially when you're doing it from your kitchen table with naff-all budget and no backup plan. In this episode, we’re digging into the real question: why the hell did you start a business in the first place? Because if you don’t know your "why", trust us, you're going to feel lost fast. The stats don’t lie: 1 in 5 businesses in the UK fail within five years. So if yo...

In this intro episode, we set the scene: Who we are, what we’ve tried (and failed) at in business, and what this podcast is really about. We’re sharing the highs, lows, and in-betweens of building a business from your kitchen table with next to no budget in real-time. It’s honest, messy, and a bit chaotic, but the experts are coming soon. Oh, and we’re still figuring out how to add music. Bear wit...