Her Handmade Hustle Unplugged: A Podcast Helping Independent Businesses Get Seen, Remembered and Chosen.

Joanne Pearce
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Her Handmade Hustle Unplugged is a podcast about helping independent businesses get seen, remembered and chosen - focusing on visibility, story-led marketing and being found online when it matters. Hosted by Joanne Pearce, a down-to-earth Northerner and serial entrepreneur with 16 messy and magical years of running her own 2 brands. Expect honest conversations, a healthy dose of humour and practical insights grounded in real life business experience. herhandmadehustle.substack.com

  1. Sep 23

    Fake It Till You Make It: Because Sometimes You’ve Just Got to Wing It

    What if “fake it till you make it” isn’t about being fake at all? In this episode of Her Handmade Hustle: Unplugged, I’m talking about confidence in business, backing yourself and why sometimes you have to start before you feel completely ready. And it all starts with a friend of mine who launched a gardening business during Covid despite one fairly significant detail… she wasn’t actually a gardener. But she put herself out there, found customers, learned as she went and made it work. We’re talking about the difference between being inauthentic and simply having the confidence to sell yourself, why so many small business owners downplay what they’re good at, and how waiting until you feel 100% qualified can hold you back. If you’ve ever struggled with imposter syndrome, worried you’re not experienced enough or found it painfully awkward to tell people you’re actually bloody good at what you do, this one’s for you. In this episode: What “fake it till you make it” really means in business Building confidence before you feel completely ready Why we need to get better at selling ourselves Learning as you go without pretending to know everything Getting past imposter syndrome and having the nerve to just go for it Sometimes you don’t need another course, qualification or six months of overthinking. Sometimes you’ve just got to wing it. Need a bit of help getting your own business seen? I help small businesses with websites, Google visibility, SEO and straightforward marketing support — without making it all more complicated than it needs to be. Come and have a nosy at herhandmadehustle.co.uk and see how I can help. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herhandmadehustle.substack.com

    Fake It Till You Make It: Because Sometimes You’ve Just Got to Wing It

  2. Aug 26

    Why Are We All in Such a Bloody Rush?

    Ever feel like you’re permanently rushing…yet somehow STILL not getting everything done? Yep. Same! This episode starts with one particularly chaotic day involving a menopause clinic, a floor fitter, a blocked toilet (again) and approximately 47 other things I was trying to squeeze into a completely normal-sized day. Not long afterwards, I found myself sitting in a coffee shop with a matcha, attempting to answer emails and having a massive panic attack about how on earth I was going to juggle work, childcare and the six-week summer holidays. So, we’re talking about that constant feeling of being rushed - why we put so much pressure on ourselves to get everything ticked off, why sometimes there genuinely AREN’T enough hours in the day and what happens when we keep trying to shove square pegs into round holes. Whether you run a business, have kids, don’t have kids, or just regularly wonder how everyone else seems to be keeping up with life…I think you’ll relate to this one. 🎧 Grab a brew (or a matcha, if you dare) and have a listen. Need an updated or new website for your business? Find out more here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herhandmadehustle.substack.com

    Why Are We All in Such a Bloody Rush?

  3. Jul 22

    What Happens When My Family Joins the Podcast?

    A slightly chaotic (and very funny) change from the usual business chat! This week, my husband Dave and daughter Eden join me behind the microphone for the first-ever Pearce Podcast. Expect plenty of laughs, random tangents and a glimpse into what a typical Sunday looks like in our house. If you enjoy it, let me know... this might not be the last! 😂 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herhandmadehustle.substack.com

    What Happens When My Family Joins the Podcast?

  4. Jul 1

    You've Got a (Business) Friend in Me

    What Toy Story 5 Taught Me About Being Human in Business I didn't expect a family trip to the cinema to leave me thinking about AI, marketing and small businesses...but here we are! In this episode, I'm sharing why Toy Story 5 struck such a chord with me, the surprising parallels between Woody, Jessie and today's business owners, and why I believe being human is becoming your biggest competitive advantage in a world that's changing faster than ever. If you've ever wondered whether AI, technology or changing customer habits are leaving your business behind, this one's for you. In this episode we chat about: Why so many business owners feel like they've been "replaced" What Toy Story 5 teaches us about purpose and staying relevant Why AI isn't the real problem The importance of personality, trust and human connection How to focus on what really makes your business valuable If you'd like some help making your business easier to find online, I'd love to help. Explore my services: https://www.herhandmadehustle.co.uk/work-with-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herhandmadehustle.substack.com

    You've Got a (Business) Friend in Me

  5. Jun 17

    We Only Went Out For Shoes

    This week's episode wasn't the one I planned to record. A trip to a shoe shop with my daughter somehow turned into helping an elderly gentleman, his dog and a trolley full of Aldi shopping get home safely. What followed got me thinking about trust, kindness, perspective and why making people feel safe might be one of the most important things we do - not just in business, but in life. In this episode I share: An unexpectedly eventful afternoon in an Aldi car park Why trust is built long before someone buys from you The connection between being a decent human and being a decent business owner I'd love to know what you think of this one! Need help becoming easier to find online? I have a handful of spaces available before I finish for the summer holidays. Whether you need help with your website, Google Business Profile, local SEO, newsletters or simply figuring out how to get your business in front of more of the right people, I'd love to help. Book a free 30 min call here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herhandmadehustle.substack.com

    We Only Went Out For Shoes

  6. Jun 3

    What Your Relationship Style Says About Your Business

    Ever wondered whether the way you show up in your relationships might be exactly the way you show up in your business? In this slightly unhinged episode (recorded whilst folding washing, because apparently that's where my best business ideas happen), I'm exploring the surprising similarities between relationship styles and business styles. Are you a people pleaser who says yes to everything? Do you avoid difficult conversations? Or are you all guns blazing for three days before disappearing into a blanket fort of overwhelm? Join me for a light-hearted look at the patterns that might be shaping your business more than you realise. Expect honest observations, relatable examples and a gentle reminder that your business isn't separate from you... it's often just you with a logo. Thinking about a new website? From September, I'll be offering Squarespace website builds designed to help small businesses get found by Google, AI search tools and real-life customers. Find out more and join the waitlist here: https://www.herhandmadehustle.co.uk/website-builds-small-business Connect with me: Website: www.herhandmadehustle.co.ukInstagram: @herhandmadehustleSubstack: Her Handmade Hustle This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herhandmadehustle.substack.com

    What Your Relationship Style Says About Your Business

  7. May 13

    Are You Ready To Be Found By A.I.?

    People aren’t just Googling anymore…they’re asking AI for answers. In this episode, I’m talking about the huge shift happening in how people search for businesses online - and why your website now needs to do more than just “look nice”. We’ll chat about: - how AI tools like ChatGPT are changing search - why some businesses are getting found (and others aren’t) - and the simple things you can start doing now to stay ahead Tune in for a straight-talking conversation about what’s changing and what it means for your business. If your website currently feels more decorative than useful - this one’s for you! Read my related blog article: How to Get Your Business Found by AI (Not Just Google) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herhandmadehustle.substack.com

    Are You Ready To Be Found By A.I.?

  8. Apr 29

    The Time I Recorded a Podcast in the Car (Because Something Felt Like a Sign)

    Recorded on the way home from the dentist, this off-the-cuff episode explores the idea of “signs” in business. From a personal moment that stopped me in my tracks to the small signals we often ignore, this is a reminder that the direction you’re looking for might already be right in front of you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herhandmadehustle.substack.com

    The Time I Recorded a Podcast in the Car (Because Something Felt Like a Sign)
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Her Handmade Hustle Unplugged is a podcast about helping independent businesses get seen, remembered and chosen - focusing on visibility, story-led marketing and being found online when it matters. Hosted by Joanne Pearce, a down-to-earth Northerner and serial entrepreneur with 16 messy and magical years of running her own 2 brands. Expect honest conversations, a healthy dose of humour and practical insights grounded in real life business experience. herhandmadehustle.substack.com

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