A Funny Thing Called Business

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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

  1. Thinking Of Taking A Break From Your Business - Listen To This Episode First!

    12 HR AGO

    Thinking Of Taking A Break From Your Business - Listen To This Episode First!

    In this heartfelt episode, Clare, Darren, Kate, and Pete gather to discuss Clare's big decision to take a sabbatical, marking a significant moment in her journey as a business owner. With over 50 years of collective experience, they delve into the motivations behind her choice and explore the steps necessary for taking a break from the hustle of entrepreneurship. They discuss:   - What prompted Clare to consider a sabbatical at this stage in her life.   - The emotional and practical aspects of stepping away from a business you've built.   - How to prepare for a sabbatical and the fears that come with it.   - The importance of having systems in place to facilitate a smooth transition.   - The challenges and silver linings of embracing change and uncertainty.   As always, expect plenty of laughs and genuine insights as they navigate this personal topic together! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 50 years of collective experience 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: 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

    24 min
  2. New Year, New You.....New Business?

    20 JAN

    New Year, New You.....New Business?

    In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete wish you a Happy New 2026 - and ask whether or not, as a business owner, it's truly a time for clean slates, renewal and change? So, we discuss:  - Do we treat January 1st (or whenever you're back at your desk) as a fresh start?  - Should we be making any plans at all?  - When should you "ditch" something?  - Why is AI nothinbg more than a Ponzi scheme (according to Darren)?   As always, there are 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: 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

    31 min
  3. Talking To The Universe - But Does It Listen?

    16/12/2025

    Talking To The Universe - But Does It Listen?

    In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete enter the world of the woo-woo and discuss the idea, as a business ownder, of asking The Universe for different things within your business journey. In this episode, they discuss:  - Is Talking To The Universe for everybody?  - What does the process look like?  - What does Kate mean by 'twanging'? As always, there's plenty of laughs and smiles along the way!   Resources: The Secret (book) https://www.thesecret.tv Green Lights (book) https://www.matthewmcconaughey.com/greenlights The Slight Edge (book) https://www.jeffolsen.com   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

    40 min
  4. Building A Team That Loves Your Business (Nearly) As Much As You Do

    25/11/2025

    Building A Team That Loves Your Business (Nearly) As Much As You Do

    In this episode, Clare, Darren, Kate, and Pete dive into the art of developing a team that loves your business nearly as much as you do. With over 50 years of collective experience, they share their insights on the challenges and joys of team dynamics. They discuss:  - The importance of mentoring and supporting your team's career paths.  - How to create a culture that nurtures creativity and values individual contributions.  - The significance of aligning values when building a team.  - What they wish they had done differently when it comes to hiring and managing their teams.  - The ripple effect of a happy team on clients and the business as a whole. As always, expect plenty of laughs and relatable anecdotes along the way! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 50 years of collective experience 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://gravitaswebdesign.com/   Kate Curry can be found here: https://cudoscreative.co.uk/   Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

    38 min
  5. Uplevelling Your Business

    21/10/2025

    Uplevelling Your Business

    In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about growth; about taking your business to 'the next level' - which means something different to all of us They discuss:  - What are the indicators that you are ready for growth?  - Can you be a risk averse business owner and still grow?  - What's this about Pete's equipment?!?   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: 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://gravitaswebdesign.com/   Kate Curry can be found here: https://cudoscreative.co.uk/   Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

    34 min
  6. When profits are down, what do you do?

    23/09/2025

    When profits are down, what do you do?

    In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about what to do during the tough times in your business. They discuss:  - Why it's important to have faith  - Why you should look at your pricing during the lean times - but not in the way you think!  - What is a Broccoli Business Buffer?   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

    38 min
  7. The Pros and Cons of Working From Home

    19/08/2025

    The Pros and Cons of Working From Home

    IN this episode Clare and the gang talk about Working From Home.  It's something that became the norm for many of us back in 2020 - but a combination of home and office working has become the new working space for more and more people. So - what's the deal with Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete - how are they working? They also discuss:  - The challenges with working from home - and how to deal with some of the more common ones  - Does a modern business owner need to choose between one or the other?  - What was Darren's dream when he started the business - and what prevented it from happening? As always, there are plenty 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: 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

    36 min
  8. Finding Your Perfect Fit Customers

    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

    35 min
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