A Funny Thing Called Business
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
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Leaving The Corporate Life To Start A Business - with Paul Faulkner
01/14/2025
Leaving The Corporate Life To Start A Business - with Paul Faulkner
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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: This episode is sponsored by Element45
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Deals, Discounts & Sales - When Should You Drop Your Prices?
12/17/2024
Deals, Discounts & Sales - When Should You Drop Your Prices?
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 pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun Follow the podcast on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here:
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Falling In & Out Of Love With Your Business
11/19/2024
Falling In & Out Of Love With Your 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 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: This episode is sponsored by Bondfield Marketing
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When Is It Time To Exit Your Business?
10/22/2024
When Is It Time To Exit Your 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 #business #fun Follow the podcast on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: This episode is sponsored by Bondfield Marketing
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Being The Face Of Your Business
09/17/2024
Being The Face Of Your 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 pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun Follow the podcast on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: This episode is sponsored by Bondfield Marketing
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How To Keep Developing Your Skills In Your Business
08/20/2024
How To Keep Developing Your Skills In Your 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 customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun Follow the podcast on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: This episode is sponsored by Bondfield Marketing
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How To Avoid Business Burnout
07/16/2024
How To Avoid Business Burnout
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 business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun Follow the podcast on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: This episode is sponsored by Highlander Press:
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Is There A Right Age For Starting Your Business?
06/18/2024
Is There A Right Age For Starting Your 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 small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun Follow the podcast on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: This episode is sponsored by Highlander Press:
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Is AI Going To Take Over Our Business?
05/14/2024
Is AI Going To Take Over Our 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 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: This episode is sponsored by Highlander Press:
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Following The Right Path To Leadership
04/23/2024
Following The Right Path To Leadership
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 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: This episode is sponsored by Ark Media:
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The Starts & The Stops Of Your Customer Journey
03/19/2024
The Starts & The Stops Of Your Customer Journey
On this episode the group talk about The Customer Journey. Should every business have one? How valuable is it? And how does it tie in with Kate's "mantra" being written on a wall somewhere in New Street station? As well as plenty of opportunity to smile and laugh along, there are some great pieces of value in this episode 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 pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun Follow the podcast on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here:
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Lights, Camera, Marketing! The Power Of Video Marketing
02/13/2024
Lights, Camera, Marketing! The Power Of Video Marketing
In this episode of the podcast Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk all about video marketing. The group discuss: - How using yourself in marketing builds personal connection. - Why video marketing brings personality and interaction. - What is it with Darren and Spiderman? As always, there are 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 business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun Follow the podcast on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: This episode is sponsored by Ark Media Group:
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How To Set Business Goals That Achieve
01/16/2024
How To Set Business Goals That Achieve
On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete look to start the year off right (not that you should set goals JUST at the beginning of the year) by talking about Setting Business Goals. In this episode, the group cover: 00:00 Business growth course led to ambitious goals. 06:21 Initial mindset against setting goals for business. 10:04 Be realistic, fail, but set goals anyway. 12:36 Importance of sharing vision and setting goals. 14:37 Regret over not investing in Apple stock. 18:49 Adapting goals, finding joy in achievement. 21:56 Setting more ambitious goals, constantly striving to improve. 26:42 Holistic goal setting for personal and business. 30:43 Achieving long-awaited goal brings endorphin rush. 31:56 Revisiting goals to stay on track. 35:10 Setting and achieving goals through motivation. All of it, of course, done with a giggle along the way. This is a great episode to get into to if you're a business owner and you're not sure WHY, HOW or WHEN you should be setting goals for your business. 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: This episode is sponsored by United Carpets:
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Recurring Income
12/19/2023
Recurring Income
On 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. 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: This episode is sponsored by Naeem Arif and United Carpets, which can be found here:
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Listeners Questions #1
11/21/2023
Listeners Questions #1
On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete go through just some of the questions that we gathered at the Greater Birmingham Chamber Business Expo from a few weeks ago. They discuss: - the biggest PR disasters that they faced - or nearly faced! - myths in marketing - the do's and don'ts of rebranding your business - does Birmingham do enough to shout about it's creative businesses? As always, it's always done with a smile and a laugh 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: This episode is sponsored by Naeem Arif and United Carpets, which can be found here:
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The Do's & Don'ts of Public Speaking - Live from the Birmingham Expo
10/10/2023
The Do's & Don'ts of Public Speaking - Live from the Birmingham Expo
In this episode the group are live from the Birmingham Expo at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. They spoke about the Do's & Don't of Public Speaking - and also asked for advice from a couple of the speakers on the day - Steve Sandycock, Chris Brewerton, and Henrietta Brealey. We'll hear about: - the need for prep when it comes to public speaking - the big turn-offs for the froup when they're attending a presentation - how to deal with those pre-speaking nerves - and why a 60-second networking speech can be helped by a wedding! So, grab your notepads and get ready to take away invaluable insights from the Birmingham Expo, public speaking - and some laughs along the way as usual! Steve Sandycock can be found here: Henrietta Brealey can be found here: Chris Brewerton can be found here: 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here:
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Does Traditional Marketing Still Work?
09/19/2023
Does Traditional Marketing Still Work?
In this episode Kate, Darren, Pete and (special guest!) Anita talk through Traditional Marketing. They discuss: - What do we mean by traditional marketing? And does it differ industry to industry? - What is the power of traditional marketing on potential clients? - Top tips for getting your traditional marketing right - When did traditional marketing lead to one of the team not being able to go to the bathroom alone for three days? As always, it's a great discussion with plenty of value - and quite a few laughs 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: Anita Ellis can be found here:
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Ask Me Anything - Pete Morgan
08/15/2023
Ask Me Anything - Pete Morgan
In this episode, it's the turn of Podcast Pete (the man who produces this podcast) to sit in the hot seat and be Asked Anything! Hear him talk about why businesses and brands should think about podcasts, and the benefit they bring to a company's digital marketing strategy. Also, we'll hear - why a trip to the seaside didn't end well for one podcaster - how Pete believes that everyone has a story worth telling - what is the one Big Tip that Pete shares about podcasting. As always, plenty of great advice - and some chuckles along the way! This should appear at the end of every episode's show notes 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here:
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Ask Me Anything - Darren Langley
07/18/2023
Ask Me Anything - Darren Langley
On this episode, it's the turn of Darren Langley to face a grilling from Clare, Kate & Pete Darren talks through the formation of the business, whilst also covering: - His thoughts on the website creation platforms, such as Wix and Squarespace - The big Webby No-No's from other business websites - What his OWN website is like... - And why a plumber isn't always a plumber! Plus, as always, lots of laughs 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here:
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Ask Me Anything - Kate Curry
06/20/2023
Ask Me Anything - Kate Curry
On this episode of MonkeyPants Productions, we sit down with Kate, the graphic designer and branding expert business owner of the group. Kate shares how to be successful in creative branding while emphasizing the importance of asking the right questions, understanding business growth, and processes. She stresses the need to visualize what the company represents and translate that into the brand's colors, graphics, and overall essence. She believes that being oneself, even if it comes across as "bonkers," is the best way to be creative and shares her graphic design superpower. Finally, Kate advises others to get a coach and shares her first-time experiences, including going on photo shoots for clients. It's your chance to find out a little more about Kate Curry, while she faces questions from Clare, Darren and Pete! As always, there are plenty of laughs and lighter moments along the way! This should appear at the end of every episode's show notes 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here:
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Ask Me Anything - Clare Whalley
05/16/2023
Ask Me Anything - Clare Whalley
In this episode Darren, Kate and Pete turn the tables and ask the questions to Clare. It's Ask Me Anything! Find out just what made Clare become a coach, what is the one piece of business advice she gives EVERY client - and how she manages to turn her phone off for 3 weeks at a time! As always, lots of laughs - as well as some great business advice too. Change Your Life In 7 Days by Paul McKenna - 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here:
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Scaling Up Your Business
04/18/2023
Scaling Up Your Business
In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete discuss their experiences of scaling up their businesses. They talk about the challenges of pushing boundaries and taking risks, but also the rewards that come with it. They share their different approaches to scaling up, from taking a slow and steady approach to growing organically. The group emphasizes the importance of making a plan, even if it doesn't pan out the way you expected, and the need to overcome fear and take bold steps towards growth. They also discuss the silver linings of scaling up, such as having more freedom and achieving financial freedom. All of this and more, with a laugh and a smile 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E Gerber - This episode is sponsored by the Sutton Coldfield Community Games -
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The Value of Values In Your Business
03/14/2023
The Value of Values In Your Business
On this episode Clare, Kate, Darren & Pete discuss Values. Well - most of the group do; SOMEONE confesses that they don't really have them! There are also discussion around: - How to avoid the cliches of values - Why you need to live your values, rather than just list them - Who the values are for - your team, your clients or just you? As always, there's plenty in this episode that you can take away and start using in your own business - with lots of 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here:
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The Benefits of Packaging Your Services
02/14/2023
The Benefits of Packaging Your Services
On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate and Pete talk about packages. As far as Clare is concerned, they are vital for so many businesses! In this episode, you'll hear about: - the importance of packages for your business - whether you create the packages for you or the client first - how you can get your hands on a very interesting reverse camera! 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here:
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Post Pandemic
01/17/2023
Post Pandemic
In this episode Clare, Kate, Darren & Pete look back at how their businesses were affected by the global pandemic - and what is different now about being a business owner. You'll hear: - Why it wasn't all negative for certain businesses - What lessons you can take from the pandemic, as a business owner, and what to do differently if it ever happens again - Which member of the group developed a new appreciation for the online meeting! All of it, of course, delivered with a cheeky glint in the eye and a few nods to humour. 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: This episode is sponsored by the Sutton Fun Run:
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Appy Apps 2.0
12/20/2022
Appy Apps 2.0
In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate and Pete talk about the latest apps that they're using in their respective businesses. They talk about some of the challenges in choosing the *right* app - and how much is TOO MUCH to pay?!? Of course, there are plenty of giggles along the way too, including a song that will get lodged in your head for the rest of the day! Google Workspace - Trello - Clockify - Asana - Zoho - Shift - GoCardless - Stripe - 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here:
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Negotiating or NOT-gotiating
11/15/2022
Negotiating or NOT-gotiating
On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about negotiating. Do you do it? Do you clients do it a lot to you? If so, what do you say? In this episode, you'll find out: - Is there ever a time when you *should* negotiate with clients? - What the correct response is when you don't want to negotiate - What do kidneys have to do with it all? Plenty to learn and laugh about in this episode. Tell your friends! 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: This episode is sponsored by Kate Hollingsworth Photography. Get in touch with Kate here:
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Managing Stress In Your Business
10/18/2022
Managing Stress In Your Business
On this episode Clare, Kate, Darren, Pete and *special guest and show sponsor* Kate Hollingsworth talk about stress. Obviously, stress and it's effects are no laughing matter - and the group talk about the stressful moments they've had as business owners - whilst still looking for the lighter side of coping with stress. They talk about: - is being a business owner a stressful thing? If so, does it ever end? - How do you cope with stress; face it head on and absorb it? - Why you should 'trust the process' As always, there's plenty in here to make you smile, but also plenty of advice that you can take onto your own business journey. If you're feeling stressed and its adversely affecting your business and personal life there are resources: 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here: Kate Hollingsworth can be found here:
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Making The Work Life Balance Work For Your Life
10/04/2022
Making The Work Life Balance Work For Your Life
In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about the thin line that all business owners have to walk along - the work / life balance. What are some of the challenges in trying to achieve it? Can you ever really switch off from your business? What's the best place to have a home office? What's the ONE thing that all business owners should be doing to try and achieve a good work / life balance? All of these questions - and so much more - will be answered right here. Plus, as always, there'll be some laughs 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here:
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The Best of 2022 - So far!!
08/30/2022
The Best of 2022 - So far!!
In this episode we look back at just how far we've come in 2022, with excerpts from the episodes on Tax, Visibility, Exhibiting, Presentations, Campaigns, Pet Hates and Launching. If you've ever wondered if anyone is going through what you're going through as a business owners, listen in and know that you're not on your own! This episode is sponsored by Kate Hollingsworth Photography: 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 on: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: Clare Whalley can be found here: Darren Langley can be found here: Kate Curry can be found here: Pete Morgan can be found here:
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