Leaving The Corporate Life To Start A Business - with Paul Faulkner
A Funny Thing Called Business
On this episode, Clare, Kate, Darren & Pete welcome Paul Faulkner, co-founder of Element 45 to the podcast. Paul discusses his journey to his current role - and how it worked with him leaving the corporate life behind and starting his own business in his 40's. Of course, there's plenty of laughs and smiles along the way! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun Follow the podcast...
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Deals, Discounts & Sales - When Should You Drop Your Prices?
A Funny Thing Called Business
On this episode of the podcast Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about what is the right time to discount your prices and do deals with potential customers. They discuss: - Should you have something like 'mates rates'? - Can a discount be damaging in the long term? - What's got Pete all riled up? As always, there are plenty of laughs and smiles along the way! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and...
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Falling In & Out Of Love With Your Business
A Funny Thing Called Business
In this episode Clate - along with Darren, Kate & Pete - talk about falling in and out of love with your business. This episode was recorded in the middle of November 2024, so we find out just how the four business owners are feeling about their own businesses in this quite turbulent time. They cover: - How do you cope when you're not feeling positive about the business? - Why owning a business is a little like a marriage. - What would Chat GPT call itself, instead of Chat GPT? Of course, plenty of smiles and laughs along the way! Can you keep a secret? Four...
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When Is It Time To Exit Your Business?
A Funny Thing Called Business
In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about Exiting Your Business - not that any of tjem are on the verge of quitting! They discuss whether or not you should have an exit plan in place when you start your business; what is the biggest challenge in creating an exit plan - and which one of the group is read to take up Shark Wrestling! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat...
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Being The Face Of Your Business
A Funny Thing Called Business
In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about being the face of your business. The discuss: - The challenges of 'putting yourself out there' when it comes to your business - How much do you share, and what do you keep back? - What does Weekend Clare look like? Of course, there are plenty of smiles and laughs along the way too! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and...
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How To Keep Developing Your Skills In Your Business
A Funny Thing Called Business
On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about making sure that you keep developing your skills within your business. They'll discuss: - Why 'Every day is a school day' applies more in your own business - How you can keep on top of all of the changes in your industry - Why does Clare have the OPPOSITE of Imposter Syndrome? - What is it with Pete and a sty? Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous...
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How To Avoid Business Burnout
A Funny Thing Called Business
On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about the issue of burnout - something which many business owners have to contend with! They discuss: - What are the signs of burnout - How do we deal with it, or prevent it? - Some of the challenges with having to cope with it whilst running our business - Did Kate really have to go to Ibiza because of burnout? As always, plenty of laughs along the way too! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small...
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Is There A Right Age For Starting Your Business?
A Funny Thing Called Business
in this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about age. Is there a right age to start a business? Can you be too old? In this episode they discuss: - Does age influence how you get started? - Can you life experience actually work against you? - What is 'other dimension' Kate up to now? As always, there's plenty of vlue in this episode - as well as plenty to smile about. Remember - you're not on your own! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a...
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Is AI Going To Take Over Our Business?
A Funny Thing Called Business
In this episode, Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about AI; how we currently interract with it, and whether it's due to put us all out of business any time soon. The group discuss: - Whether not we use AI in our business currently - Are we in Camp Accept or Camp Fear - Why AI is like 'Unexpected Item In Bagging Area'! :0) As always, plenty of smiles and laughs along the way. No matter where you are in your business journey, we're here to show you that you're not alone! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their...
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Following The Right Path To Leadership
A Funny Thing Called Business
In this episode Clare, Kate, Darren & Pete all look at what it means to be a leader within your business. They discuss: - The main challenges in being a leader, as well as a business owner - When to realise that you are a leader - How does 'leadership' differ between staff and freelancers? - What's going on with Darren's pants? As always, there are plenty of laughs and smiles along the way too. Listen right to the end for a little outtake from the recording! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their...
info_outlineOn this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about Recurring Income; what is it? How do you start it? How do you maintain it?
All of these questions and more will be answered in this episode - as well as some laughs along the way too!
KEY MOMENTS
00:00 Web designer discusses introducing retainer model for regular income and client updates.
06:28 Created subscription service for creative resource. Cut out admin, sell studio time.
09:53 Idea for recurring income from long-term clients through podcasts.
11:18 Be confident, set boundaries in business.
14:33 Embracing bespoke, strategic approach for recurring income.
19:48 Balancing client benefits and payments is key for maintaining value and satisfaction.
22:05 Confidence, clarity in business, promotion of United Carpets. Challenges in offering recurring packages.
27:00 Podcasting changes, adding services to packages.
27:59 Many newsletters, new service, value for clients, work with web app.
32:57 Encouraging businesses to set up recurring income and promoting a podcast.