Rise and Shine: Your Dose Of Business Tech Inspiration

Ask Charly Leetham

Where small business tech meets plain English. Charly Leetham brings decades of hands-on experience helping business owners harness technology - without drowning in jargon or wasting time on fluff. Whether you're a DIY'er trying to make sense of your website, emails, or software, or you just want to know if your IT team is talking sense, this podcast is for you. Each episode is packed with practical advice, real-world tips, and insights from the trenches. If you've ever thought, "There’s gotta be a better way to do this tech stuff" - you’re right. Charly is here to show you how.

  1. 2d ago

    Can Meta Claim Rights to Your Website Content? (2026/788)

    Recently, Meta proposed new commercial terms that reached beyond Facebook and Instagram to include the content on your own website. Strong feedback from the user community has had those terms delayed indefinitely but it's worthwhile understanding what Meta were proposing, why people were concerned and why it matters for the future. That's today's Firewall Friday: ✅ What were the implications of Meta's proposed Terms? ➡️ Why should the (now delayed) Terms concern Businesses? ⚡ Can you protect your website content from Meta? ⭐ What more can you do to protect your Intellectual Property? If using a free platform makes you the product, how far should that arrangement extend? There are practical considerations for protecting your business website, along with reasons to understand and exercise your intellectual property rights. Where would you draw the line, and what would you do if Meta brought these terms back? Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

    Can Meta Claim Rights to Your Website Content? (2026/788)

  2. 4d ago

    How Do You Add Someone To Google Analytics? (2026/787)

    Your web support person or marketer needs access to Google Analytics. You can give them their own access without handing over your Google login. In today’s Walkthrough Wednesday, Charly shows how to add someone and choose the access they need: ✅ There’s a difference between access to your account and access to your website property. ➡️ Helping with your website doesn’t automatically require full administrator access. ⚡ A backup administrator could help if you lose access to your main Google account. It’s a useful part of managing who can access your business information. Have you ever been asked to give someone access to Google Analytics? Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

    How Do You Add Someone To Google Analytics? (2026/787)

  3. 5d ago

    How Can You Use AI For Business Despite Its Limitations? with Dave Pengelley (E44,S2026)

    Experimenting with AI can help you find ways to make your business work better however, it's not without it's drawbacks. Knowing its limitations is essential, particularly if you’re asking it to do work you need to rely on. Dave Pengelley, a technology adviser who spent a decade at Salesforce and now runs Valid Agenda, joins Charly to talk about what he's doing with AI and what he's learned along the way. There’s plenty of enthusiasm, some frustration and a shared interest in finding uses that deliver something worthwhile. Their conversation raises some questions worth considering: ✅ Are you asking AI to interpret information or follow a process that needs the same result every time? ➡️ Is it helping you think through an idea, or just agreeing with whatever you say? ⚡ Have you saved yourself work, or created more things you need to check? ⭐ If you’ve saved time, could you finish earlier instead of taking on another task? There are lessons for small business owners in being curious, testing ideas and checking the results. You can start with something you’d like to improve and seek help if you’re unsure how to proceed. Join Charly and Dave over a coffee or a tea as they share their experiences. Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

    How Can You Use AI For Business Despite Its Limitations? with Dave Pengelley (E44,S2026)

  4. 6d ago

    How Can Technology Improve Your Cold Outreach? (2026/786)

    Cold contacting can bring new customers to your business, but how you approach someone can lose you the opportunity before they’ve even considered your service. Where does technology help, and how much of the conversation would you hand over to AI? Charly has a few thoughts about cold contacting today: ✅ What the “LinkedIn Sales Pitch” actually does. ➡️ Why the relationship matters in selling. ⚡ How technology can aid the process as much as hinder it. ⭐ Why setting the objective for your first contact matters. There are lessons here for business owners on both sides of a sales approach, along with ways to use technology to make cold contacting less stressful and, hopefully, more rewarding. What do you or don't you like about a cold approach? Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

    How Can Technology Improve Your Cold Outreach? (2026/786)

  5. Oct 22

    How Does Calendar Phishing Put Your Business At Risk? (2026/785)

    Calendar phishing is a real thing. A meeting invite from someone you don't know inviting you to something you've never heard of, appears in your inbox. It also appears in your calendar - but you might miss that at first. Calendar phishing is another form of phishing and it's something Business Owners should be aware of. Charly discusses the process today: ✅ How does it end up in your calendar automatically? ➡️ Why use a Calendar Invite? ⚡ Why deleting the email might not be enough? Join Charly for Firewall Friday. Are unsolicited invitations turning up in your business calendar? Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

    How Does Calendar Phishing Put Your Business At Risk? (2026/785)

  6. Oct 20

    How Do You Share Passwords Securely? (2026/784)

    Password managers are useful for sharing login details, although a temporary password for a new account might not need a permanent home in one. Sometimes the information isn’t a password at all, or the passcard’s sharing period doesn’t give the recipient enough time. Charly’s new One Time Secret tool (thanks to onetimesecret.com) provides another way to share those details. This Walkthrough Wednesday puts it to work, with a look at: ✅ Where one-time sharing fits alongside your password manager. ➡️ How to share sensitive information you don’t want saved in a passcard. ⚡ Why one-time sharing isn’t just for passwords. ⭐ How to use One Time Secret, from creating a secret to opening the shared link. If you need to pass sensitive details to a client or colleague, this walkthrough will help you decide whether One Time Secret suits the job. What information do you need to share once, without keeping it on file? One Time Secret: https://onetimesecret.askcharlyleetham.com/ Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

    How Do You Share Passwords Securely? (2026/784)

  7. Oct 19

    How Can Ethical Persuasion Create Wins For Everyone? with Barry Moline (E43,S2026)

    There are many selling techniques that Small Business are encouraged to use that feel more like manipulation than anything else. As a result, sales often feels like a chore or something you'd rather someone else do. What if there was a way to make great sales and deliver Wins for everyone involved? All parties get something of value out of the transaction and want to work together more? It's possible and todays episode explores that. Barry Moline is a longtime CEO with nearly three decades of experience leading teams and building organisational culture. His work with elected officials on behalf of trade associations taught him a lot about how persuasion plays a part in the process and how to use it ethically. He joins Charly to share how you can use ethical persuasion in your business to create wins for everyone involved: ✅ What does "Likeability" have to do with sales? ➡️ Does Authority and Testimonials really have an impact on the success of a sale? ⚡ Why Reciprocity is the key to a successful sale ⭐ Where techniques such as scarcity and consistency can go wrong For small business owners, the value is in reaching an agreement that works for everyone involved and keeping the trust you’ll need the next time you work together. Join Charly and Barry, and consider your next business conversation. What would make the outcome worth saying yes to for everyone involved Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

    How Can Ethical Persuasion Create Wins For Everyone? with Barry Moline (E43,S2026)

  8. Oct 18

    Is Your Software Helping Your Process, Or Quietly Dictating It? (2026/783)

    Is your software helping your business, or are you changing how you work to suit it? Default settings, updates and limitations can lead to changes in your processes that you never intended to make. Sometimes changing the process is the right decision. Charly looks at how to make that call in today’s episode, including: ✅ Why your software can affect your processes ➡️ Why speeding up one step might negatively impact others ⚡ Whether you can access the information you enter ⭐ When it makes sense to change your process Join Charly for today’s Mindset Monday to consider what you need from your software and how to judge whether it’s delivering for your business. Where would you like your software to work differently? Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

    Is Your Software Helping Your Process, Or Quietly Dictating It? (2026/783)
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Where small business tech meets plain English. Charly Leetham brings decades of hands-on experience helping business owners harness technology - without drowning in jargon or wasting time on fluff. Whether you're a DIY'er trying to make sense of your website, emails, or software, or you just want to know if your IT team is talking sense, this podcast is for you. Each episode is packed with practical advice, real-world tips, and insights from the trenches. If you've ever thought, "There’s gotta be a better way to do this tech stuff" - you’re right. Charly is here to show you how.

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