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15/07/2025

Finding Your Perfect Fit Customers

In this episode Claire, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about the process of finding, connecting with and bringing onboard your perfect clients. We cover: - How do we seek out our ideal clients? - What are some of the red flags that shows us that this isn't an ideal client? - Is it possible to turn a less than ideal client into an IDEAL client? All with 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: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com Kate Curry can be found here: https://cudoscreative.co.uk/ Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

15/07/2025

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35 min
02/07/2025

Episode #494 - ScaleUp Club Exclusive: Building Habits and Processes - with Craig Hellen of Bexmedia

In this exclusive ScaleUp Club edition of ScaleUp Radio, we're joined by Craig Hellen, founder of Bexmedia, a video and motion graphics agency with nearly two decades of experience. This intimate discussion explores how Craig has implemented processes and built habits that help a small, creative team stay aligned, accountable, and productive – all while preserving a strong company culture. What You'll Learn: How building consistent internal systems (like naming conventions and structured meetings) can improve clarity and alignment across the business. Why clearly communicating the 'why' behind new processes is essential for buy-in – especially in smaller teams. The impact of weekly task reviews with a VA on productivity and follow-through. How reinforcing core values through weekly meetings strengthens company culture and morale. The benefits of using tools like monday.com and developing a Business Operational Manual to drive clarity and execution. Make sure you don't miss any future episodes by subscribing to ScaleUp Radio wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. For now, continue listening for the full story from Craig. Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for. If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here: https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/kevin You can get in touch with Kevin & Granger here: kevin@biz-smart.co.uk grangerf@biz-smart.co.uk Kevin's Latest Book Is Available! Drawing on BizSmart's own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up. More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/ Craig can be found here: linkedin.com/in/craig-hellen-8020616 https://bexmedia.net/ hello@bexmedia.net

02/07/2025

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21 min
16/07/2024

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: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com Kate Curry can be found here: https://cudoscreative.co.uk/ Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk This episode is sponsored by Highlander Press: https://www.linkedin.com/company/highlander-press/ https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpress/

16/07/2024

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32 min
31/03/2022

Cynthia Zhai

"It doesn't matter where you are coming from. All that matters is where you are going." Brian Tracy. Cynthia Zhai is a Voice Coach, Professional Speaker (CSP), and Best-Selling Author and also a TEDx speaker. She has helped professionals from 46 countries across 6 continents to speak with a more powerful voice. Cynthia set out to prove the doubters wrong, chose to follow her own path and make a success of her calling – listen to Cynthia talk through her journey. Such an inspirational path.... How do you use your voice in a more powerful way? What can you do to improve your voice to advance or influence..... What is stopping you from achieving what you want? If you know deep down you have a message to share with the world, don't get bogged down by the naysayers, because you want your inner power to shine. Imagine one day people look at you and they say, "When I see you, I see someone who breaks limitations and creates possibilities." And I'll meet you there. Cynthia has a great story to tell and offers huge value and exercises that you can put into practice to improve your confidence and assertiveness. Youtube: youtube.com/user/cynthiazhai Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/influencethroughvoice/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiazhai Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourvoicecoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiazhai/ Website https://www.powerfulexecutivevoice.com/ 3-Part FREE Video Series to Develop a Powerful Voice to Be Heard: bit.ly/voicecrashcourse If you are still here, then you are clearly seeking more from your journey through life You already know you have greater potential and a much bigger calling & simply need to spend as much of your time around the right people – you know, those individuals that motivate, inspire, empower and challenge.... That is why this podcast was created. Come and join us Top Biller – The Life of a Recruiter Book Links PAPERBACK COPY https://expertrecruiter.kartra.com/page/sRH4 DIGITAL COPY https://expertrecruiter.kartra.com/page/lQT14 This podcast episode is sponsored by Vincere. Vincere is the Recruitment Operating System. The all-in-one #RecOS purpose-built for recruitment & staffing agencies for the entire Front, Middle & Back office operations.

31/03/2022

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36 min
19/05/2022

Unfinished Business

This podcast episode shares my recent exploits of injury vs walking holiday and the unfinished business its left behind. What unfinished business do you have? What do you need to go back to finish No loose ends…… Let me know what you are committing to finishing. If you are still here, then you are clearly seeking more from your journey through life You already know you have greater potential and a much bigger calling & simply need to spend as much of your time around the right people – you know, those individuals that motivate, inspire, empower and challenge…. That is why this podcast was created. Come and join us Top Biller – The Life of a Recruiter Book Links PAPERBACK COPY https://expertrecruiter.kartra.com/page/sRH4 DIGITAL COPY https://expertrecruiter.kartra.com/page/lQT14 This podcast episode is sponsored by Vincere. Vincere is the Recruitment Operating System. The all-in-one #RecOS purpose-built for recruitment & staffing agencies for the entire Front, Middle & Back office operations.

19/05/2022

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8 min
08/09/2022

What are the key fundamentals for being successful in recruitment?

What are the key fundamentals for being successful in recruitment? It's a big question! Do you know what the answer is? What do you think is the key to success? I chat through my thoughts and actions that I believe have allowed me to continue to be successful as a recruiter and as a recruitment business owner..... Let me know what you think. If you are still here, then you are clearly seeking more from your journey through life You already know you have greater potential and a much bigger calling & simply need to spend as much of your time around the right people – you know, those individuals that motivate, inspire, empower and challenge…. That is why this podcast was created. Come and join us Top Biller – The Life of a Recruiter Book Links PAPERBACK COPY https://expertrecruiter.kartra.com/page/sRH4 DIGITAL COPY https://expertrecruiter.kartra.com/page/lQT14 This podcast episode is sponsored by Vincere. Vincere is the Recruitment Operating System. The all-in-one #RecOS purpose-built for recruitment & staffing agencies for the entire Front, Middle & Back office operations.

08/09/2022

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14 min
04/11/2022

Don't just take ACTION – take MASSIVE ACTION!

"The Path to Success Is to Take Massive, Determined Action" – Tony Robbins Don't just take ACTION – take MASSIVE ACTION! Can you answer these questions, if not, why not:- What do I really want? What's my purpose? What do I need to do? Listen in to this week's solo episode podcast and go make things happen! If you are still here, then you are clearly seeking more from your journey through life You already know you have greater potential and a much bigger calling & simply need to spend as much of your time around the right people – you know, those individuals that motivate, inspire, empower and challenge…. That is why this podcast was created. Come and join us Top Biller – The Life of a Recruiter Book Links PAPERBACK COPY https://expertrecruiter.kartra.com/page/sRH4 DIGITAL COPY https://expertrecruiter.kartra.com/page/lQT14

04/11/2022

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15 min
10/03/2022

Jude Jennison Becoming more comfortable with uncertainty

In this episode, Susanne talks to Jude Jennison from Leaders by Nature about her amazing work with a herd of horses to transform leadership and team behaviour. Jude discusses how to become more comfortable with the uncomfortable, how to deal with the emotions that uncertainty can bring and the value in taking time and space to recalibrate. Jude can be found here: https://www.judejennison.com/ The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals. Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration. To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult). Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

10/03/2022

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48 min
19/03/2024

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: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com Kate Curry can be found here: https://cudoscreative.co.uk/ Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

19/03/2024

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26 min
22/06/2021

Appy Apps

In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about using apps - whether on a mobile device or your desktop - and how useful they are to the success of your business. The big question is, though - which is Darren's favourite app? Listen to the episode and see if you can hear it. (HINT - He mentions it about 50,000 times!) Here's a full list of the apps mentioned by name: Snapseed - https://snapseed.online Zoom - https://zoom.us Xero - https://www.xero.com/uk/ Trello - https://trello.com Typeform - https://www.typeform.com If This Then That (IFTTT) - https://ifttt.com/home Zapier - https://zapier.com Feedly - https://feedly.com Buffer - https://buffer.com DropBox - https://www.dropbox.com/home Tesla - https://www.tesla.com/en_gb Evernote - https://evernote.com Monday - https://monday.com Hootsuite - https://signuptoday.hootsuite.com Asana - https://asana.com Receipt Bank - https://dext.com/uk/receipt-bank A Funny Thing Called Business cannot be held responsible for the content of third party websites 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: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com Kate Curry can be found here: https://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

22/06/2021

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40 min

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