You've just won a fantastic new client, you've worked incredibly hard to get them and you just want to get started but you haven't agreed any terms and conditions. You worry that asking them to sign will put them off. What do you do?   I wanted to understand how you can stop yourself from getting into legal disputes in your business. They can cause so much stress for business owners and entrepreneurs.   I sat down with Alvin Ittoo, Commercial Law Solicitor from Acumen Business Law to talk...

I was diagnosis with ADHD in my 40s. Over the last few years I have been on my own journey of discovery.   In this episode I share my journey of ADHD diagnosis and the impact of having ADHD has and had on my personal and professional life.   The intention of this podcast episode  is to help people understand ADHD whether you have it, think you might have it or know someone who does.   I explore:   What ADHD is and what is going on in the brain with people with ADHD? What the three sub types...

I was diagnosis with ADHD in my 40s. Over the last few years I have been on my own journey of discovery.   In this episode I share my journey of ADHD diagnosis and the impact of having ADHD has and had on my personal and professional life.   The intention of this podcast episode  is to help people understand ADHD whether you have it, think you might have it or know someone who does.   I explore:   What ADHD is and what is going on in the brain with people with ADHD? What the three sub types...

How can we, as entrepreneurs improve our fitness levels and do more exercise?   Fitness and exercise doesn't come naturally to everyone, unless you are fully committed or a personal trainer then you may find it a challenge to get out for a run or down the gym for a workout. This is even harder if you have dependants like kids or people you care for.   The challenges entrepreneurs and business owners face only makes it harder. Especially when you start out or you are going through a rough...

How can we, as entrepreneurs improve our fitness levels and do more exercise?   Fitness and exercise doesn't come naturally to everyone, unless you are fully committed or a personal trainer then you may find it a challenge to get out for a run or down the gym for a workout. This is even harder if you have dependants like kids or people you care for.   The challenges entrepreneurs and business owners face only makes it harder. Especially when you start out or you are going through a rough...

Why are business leaders still leading through fear and intimidation? Treating people with a lack of respect? Why does this seem to be more prevalent in the investor community?   We see it on TV and I see it happening in the business community, investors speaking to their potential investees like crap. In this episode I explore what's wrong with this attitude and why it needs to change. This episode is useful for small businesses that are seeking investment from investors.   Like this show?...

Why are business leaders still leading through fear and intimidation? Treating people with a lack of respect? Why does this seem to be more prevalent in the investor community?   We see it on TV and I see it happening in the business community, investors speaking to their potential investees like crap. In this episode I explore what's wrong with this attitude and why it needs to change. This episode is useful for small businesses that are seeking investment from investors. Like this show?...

My friend Alex Chisnall did me the honour of joining me on the podcast to talk about his journey from cabin crew, to not being able to get a job interview at Tesco to becoming an entrepreneur.   Come on his journey from serving drinks at 35,000 feet to having a number one podcast on its 500 episode after 6 years and his own successful podcast agency.   He's the man responsible for helping me get How Not to Run a Business off the ground, so he's a very special guest.   It's an open, honest,...

My friend Alex Chisnall did me the honour of joining me on the podcast to talk about his journey from cabin crew, to not being able to get a job interview at Tesco to becoming an entrepreneur.   Come on his journey from serving drinks at 35,000 feet to having a number one podcast on its 500 episode after 6 years and his own successful podcast agency.   He's the man responsible for helping me get How Not to Run a Business off the ground, so he's a very special guest.   It's an open, honest,...

Ever thought about launching a podcast or not sure where to start? I was there myself and one year on I have a growing and success podcast and I have found something I absolutely love!   In this episode I share my experience on what it took to launch my podcast from dealing with my own inner critic telling me I shouldn't, to thinking about what I am going to talk, who my audience is about and how I got started.   I share my experience, my tips, my failures and things I believe you need to...

Ever thought about launching a podcast or not sure where to start? I was there myself and one year on I have a growing and success podcast and I have found something I absolutely love!   In this episode I share my experience on what it took to launch my podcast from dealing with my own inner critic telling me I shouldn't, to thinking about what I am going to talk, who my audience is about and how I got started.   I share my experience, my tips, my failures and things I believe you need to...

Do you struggle to stand out in your industry? Do you struggle to engage people in what you do? Every time you walk into a networking meeting do you fear being asked "what do you do?"   In this episode I sit down Terry Bower from Inside Stories to understand how you WOW people with what you do, why you do it and how you can help them.   To do this you need to understand your story, what makes YOU unique. The old cliché people do business with people rings true. How do you make yourself...

Do you struggle to stand out in your industry? Do you struggle to engage people in what you do? Every time you walk into a networking meeting do you fear being asked "what do you do?"   In this episode I sit down Terry Bower from Inside Stories to understand how you WOW people with what you do, why you do it and how you can help them.   To do this you need to understand your story, what makes YOU unique. The old cliché people do business with people rings true. How do you make yourself...

Do you feel guilty about taking time off from your business? When was the last time you had a decent break?   Some people on social media think you shouldn't take time off. You should be working every hour to make your business a success.    I am here to call BS.   In this episode I discuss why taking time off should be a non-negotiable, why it's critical to your success and how to do it without giving yourself a hard time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you feel guilty about taking time off from your business? When was the last time you had a decent break? Some people on social media think you shouldn't take time off. You should be working every hour to make your business a success.  I am here to call BS. In this episode I discuss why taking time off should be a non-negotiable, why it's critical to your success and how to do it without giving yourself a hard time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you feel guilty about taking time off from your business? When was the last time you had a decent break?   Some people on social media think you shouldn't take time off. You should be working every hour to make your business a success.    I am here to call BS.   In this episode I discuss why taking time off should be a non-negotiable, why it's critical to your success and how to do it without giving yourself a hard time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two men who closed businesses sit down and talk.   Sam is a man of many talents and all-round awesome human. Always positive, a smile on his face and never afraid to give a hug.   He failed his A-levels and left college with a desire to be a footballer. He went through a series of jobs but always knew he wanted to work for himself. He tried and failed to be hairdresser. His tenacious spirit has lead him to make many mistakes and his resilience has helped him dust himself off and try...

Two men who closed businesses sit down and talk.   Sam is a man of many talents and all-round awesome human. Always positive, a smile on his face and never afraid to give a hug.   He failed his A-levels and left college with a desire to be a footballer. He went through a series of jobs but always knew he wanted to work for himself. He tried and failed to be hairdresser. His tenacious spirit has lead him to make many mistakes and his resilience has helped him dust himself off and try...

Time to get down and dirty with vulnerability even though it feels uncomfortable.   I have been experiencing anxiety on various levels for the past few years. It's only been in the past few months I have come to the realisation that it's not getting better and having an impact on my life.   In this episode I share my experience of anxiety as an entrepreneur, it's impact and how I am learning to live with, and overcome it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time to get down and dirty with vulnerability even though it feels uncomfortable.   I have been experiencing anxiety on various levels for the past few years. It's only been in the past few months I have come to the realisation that it's not getting better and having an impact on my life.   In this episode I share my experience of anxiety as an entrepreneur, it's impact and how I am learning to live with, and overcome it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frederick St. George MBE is a true inspiration. He has been working for himself in business alongside his Mum and family all his life.   In 1990, he started The Italian Job, a fundraising race from the UK to Italy in Minis. Their efforts have raised over £3 million pounds of children charities and earned him and his Mum an MBE.    When he's not being an epic, philanthropic human he's running his print magazine franchise and other business interests.   We sit down to chat about this amazing...

Frederick St. George MBE is a true inspiration. He has been working for himself in business alongside his Mum and family all his life. In 1990, he started The Italian Job, a fundraising race from the UK to Italy in Minis. Their efforts have raised over £3 million pounds of children charities and earned him and his Mum an MBE. When he's not being an epic, philanthropic human he's running his print magazine franchise and other business interests. We sit down to chat about this amazing business...

One of the most challenging things we face as business owners and entrepreneurs is getting paid on time and when we expect.   Providing credit terms is something that is often expected in business and we need to stop doing. Listen to this episode and get inspired to get paid on your terms, not other people's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most challenging things we face as business owners and entrepreneurs is getting paid on time and when we expect. Providing credit terms is something that is often expected in business and we need to stop doing. Listen to this episode and get inspired to get paid on your terms, not other people's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is self-expression? Do you feel you are fully self-expressed or do you hold yourself back in your life and business?   In this conversation with Sophie Turton we talk about self-expression and the importance it has in our lives as leaders and entrepreneurs. Whatever stage of your business journey you are, this is a critical conversation about understanding what self-expression is and how to be more self-expression in your life.   What is self-expression?Why is self-expression...