10:10 Challenge
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
Helen shares the story behind her 10-10 Challenge: an intentionally simple framework built for busy solo business owners who want to make progress without overwhelm. It’s based on 10 days of 10 focused actions per day (mixing business, mindset, and “you” actions), designed to build momentum, confidence, and growth through consistent, doable steps. Link to 10:10 CHALLENGE
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Think for Yourself and Cut the Noise
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
Think for Yourself and Cut the Noise Kindly Blunt Podcast with Helen Bullen There is a lot of noise online telling business owners what they should be doing — especially at the start of the year. In this episode, Helen talks about how that constant advice, opinion, and guilt-based marketing can knock your confidence and stop you taking action altogether. This is a reminder that you’re allowed to think for yourself, choose what works for you, and ignore the rest. You don’t need to copy anyone else’s business, follow every trend, or feel bad for doing things differently. Listen if you...
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How to raise your prices without apology
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
Raising your prices doesn’t require an apology it requires clarity and confidence. In this episode, we talk about how to raise your prices without guilt, fear, or overexplaining. If you’ve been undercharging, hesitating to increase your rates, or worrying about how clients will react, this conversation will help you shift both your mindset and your strategy. You’ll learn how pricing communicates value, why the right clients won’t be scared off by higher rates, and how to confidently own your prices as a business owner. This episode is for service providers, coaches, and...
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You Are in Charge of Your Own Confidence
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
Confidence isn’t something you wait for it’s something you take responsibility for. In this episode, Helen breaks down the myth that confident people are “just born that way” and gets honest about how confidence is actually built: through action, self-trust, and showing up even when it’s uncomfortable. She talks about why relying on external validation keeps you stuck, how fear doesn’t mean you’re failing, and why keeping small promises to yourself matters more than big motivational moments. This is a reminder that no one else can give you confidence and that’s not...
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Small steps Bring Big Wins
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
Episode 7 Small steps bring Big wins Tired of chasing quick fixes in your business? In this “kindly blunt” episode, Helen cuts through the gimmicks and reminds you why small, consistent steps are what truly create big wins. If you’re ready to stop searching for shortcuts and start building real momentum, this one’s for you. Helens Message: “Being busy being busy is not a business strategy.” Free Guide: Three Mistakes That Will Stop You Making Sales — and How to Fix Them
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What's stopping you taking action?
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
Episode 6 — What Stops You Taking Action Host: Helen Bullen Podcast: Kindly Blunt, Straight Talking, Marketing for Small Business Owners In this episode, Helen talks about the real reasons business owners get stuck instead of taking action and how you can break through those blocks. From time wasting habits and lack of knowledge to the quiet voice in your head whispering “who do you think you are?”, Helen shares personal stories and practical ways to help move you forward with confidence. You’ll hear how even experienced entrepreneurs face self doubt and how to...
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Commit or Quit — Know Your Why
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
In this episode of Kindly Blunt, Helen Bullen challenges business owners to make a choice: are you committed to your business or just dabbling? Helen dives deep into the power of knowing your why... the driving reason that keeps you going when business gets hard, the clients are quiet, and motivation dips. Through personal stories and practical reflection, she shows how reconnecting with your purpose can reignite your spark, guide your decisions, and keep your business thriving.
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Self Care isn't a reward it's essential to running your business
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
What do I do in my business that makes me drive forward, to make me never give up? I'm just going to share my 'care of self principles' so you get an overview of where I'm coming from. 00:02:48 My first principle, which I have termed care of self. 00:03:57 Looking after your body and your mental welfare in business. 00:06:32 Who said you have to work 9 to 5? 00:09:04 Breaks and time off are essential. 00:16:10 Smiling hurts nobody, okay? ...
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Why 'I will do it later' is killing your business.
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
My Top 3 Fixes To Create Steady Sales Do you find yourself saying 'I'll do it later?' and then find things you need to, or want to do, start piling up and you find yourself getting overwhelmed and 'firefighting' the daily running of your business? Well in this podcast I will explore why this happens and what you can do about it. Enjoy listening Until next time Helen 00:00:51 Commit to Achieve Principles 00:01:41 What task are you putting off right now? 00:06:39 You need to set a time and date. 00:11:24 So chunk it down. 00:15:44 ...
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Skilled To Sold
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
Today I'm going to be talking about selling - I know it can sound boring to some, but, after all, that is the aim for your business to sell, either a service or a product. Let's see if I can make it a bit more interesting. Thanks for listening Helen Notes Length 19m . 31s 0.00 - Intro 1m. 25s - Overview setting the scene 4m.07s - Three things you need to know Be Clear 7m . 53s - Get yourself seen 13m . 24s - Start selling Free Challenge
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Show Notes
Episode 2
Commit To Achieve
Today I am going to be talking about my ‘Commit to Achieve ‘ principles and New Year Resolutions.
My philosophy for life and business is ‘You can achieve anything when you learn to commit’.
This year, I would like you to commit to achieve your very best in life and in your business, the two things go together.
Goals, targets and action taking are essential for your business as is being adaptable and open to change, but your health, wellbeing and having a great mindset is just as important if not more so.
Knowing why you are running your business and having the knowledge on how to run it, will help to get rid of any limiting beliefs you might have. Allowing you to take effective action.
Sit down, work out what you want and let’s plan.
Here’s to a positive and successful 2023. I hope you enjoy listening to my Kindly Blunt’ podcast.
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