Focus on the Fun Stuff

Emma Mills
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Welcome to "Focus on the Fun Stuff" the podcast where we dive into what it takes to focus on the things you love in your business and enjoy the journey. We'll explore how to get more of those days where you're in the flow, loving what you're doing and using your unique abilities and passions.Many business owners find themselves down in the weeds, overwhelmed, stuck at a certain revenue level, limited by team size, or constantly time-poor. Often, it's a combination of all these challenges. If you’ve ever looked at another successful, ambitious happy business owner and wondered ‘How did they do that?’ I’ve totally done the same thing.And Focus on the fun Stuff explores how they did it.

  1. From Council Estate to £80M Exit in 12 Years: The Founder Story of Andrew Hulbert

    2D AGO

    From Council Estate to £80M Exit in 12 Years: The Founder Story of Andrew Hulbert

    Send a text What does it really take to build and sell a business - twice? Emma sits down with Andrew Hulbert, founder of Pareto, who went from growing up on a council estate to building an £80 million recruitment business and exiting it not once, but twice in just 12 years!!! In this episode you'll hear: * The mindset behind two successful business exits * The moment Andrew knew it was time to sell * Why resilience matters more than talent * How your background can become your biggest business advantage * What entrepreneurs get wrong when building to sell Andrew doesn't hold back in this one and it will change how you think about building a business with the end in mind. If you're building, scaling, or already thinking about your exit….. this conversation is exactly what you need to hear. 🎧 Hit play to hear the mindset, lessons, and decisions behind building a business with a successful exit in mind. Support the show Support The Show -- Ready to reclaim your time? Grab our free guide and start delegating all of the things a business owner shouldn't be doing: 👉 The 106 Tasks You Must Delegate -- Connect with Emma! Get my personal weekly newsletter here - if you want to Win the Week, every week. World Class Virtual PA support here: Mi-PA.co.uk Follow Emma on Instagram Connect with Emma on Linkedin Watch the Episodes on Youtube EmmaMills.co.uk Reviews and Feedback: Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us! Thanks so much for listening to Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together! 🌟

    1h 12m
  2. The 6-Step Reset I Use When My Business Feels Stuck

    FEB 27

    The 6-Step Reset I Use When My Business Feels Stuck

    Send a text If you’ve ever finished a week exhausted, busy, and frustrated because you’ve done so many things but don’t actually feel any further forwards - this episode is for you. In this solo episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, Emma shares the six-step reset she uses every time she feels overwhelmed, stuck, or trapped in the weeds of her business. From the science behind why your brain clings to unfinished tasks, to how to reclaim control of your diary and refocus on “£1,000-per-hour” work, this episode is practical, tactical, and designed to help you win the next 24 hours. You don’t need another productivity app. You need a simple plan you can start now.  🎧 Hit play and discover how simple shifts can create smarter systems, steadier income, and way more freedom. Support the show Support The Show -- Ready to reclaim your time? Grab our free guide and start delegating all of the things a business owner shouldn't be doing: 👉 The 106 Tasks You Must Delegate -- Connect with Emma! Get my personal weekly newsletter here - if you want to Win the Week, every week. World Class Virtual PA support here: Mi-PA.co.uk Follow Emma on Instagram Connect with Emma on Linkedin Watch the Episodes on Youtube EmmaMills.co.uk Reviews and Feedback: Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us! Thanks so much for listening to Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together! 🌟

    37 min
  3. Why Trading Time for Money Is Breaking Founders

    FEB 20

    Why Trading Time for Money Is Breaking Founders

    Send a text What happens when one client call makes you question your entire business? In this episode, Emma sits down with Mike Morrison, founder of Membership Geeks, to unpack the reality of trading time for money and why it so often leads to burnout and resentment. From a nightmare client experience to building a membership business with recurring revenue, Mike shares how boundaries, clarity, and self respect completely changed the way he works and who he works with. A must listen for freelancers, consultants, and service based business owners who want to focus on the fun stuff again.  🎧 Hit play and discover how simple shifts can create smarter systems, steadier income, and way more freedom.  Support the show Support The Show -- Ready to reclaim your time? Grab our free guide and start delegating all of the things a business owner shouldn't be doing: 👉 The 106 Tasks You Must Delegate -- Connect with Emma! Get my personal weekly newsletter here - if you want to Win the Week, every week. World Class Virtual PA support here: Mi-PA.co.uk Follow Emma on Instagram Connect with Emma on Linkedin Watch the Episodes on Youtube EmmaMills.co.uk Reviews and Feedback: Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us! Thanks so much for listening to Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together! 🌟

    57 min
  4. Why Founders Don’t Need More Staff: They Need a Second Brain to Leverage Their Business

    FEB 13

    Why Founders Don’t Need More Staff: They Need a Second Brain to Leverage Their Business

    Send a text Most founders think they need more staff. More hands. More capacity. More output. But what if the real problem isn’t workload at all? In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, Emma breaks down the hiring mistake that keeps founders busy, overwhelmed, and stuck in the day to day. And why adding more doers often creates more noise instead of real progress. This episode explores the idea of the “second brain”. The kind of support that brings clarity, momentum, and better decision making, especially in a world where AI and leverage are reshaping how businesses scale. 🎯 If you feel busy but not effective, this conversation will change how you think about hiring and growth. Support the show Support The Show -- Ready to reclaim your time? Grab our free guide and start delegating all of the things a business owner shouldn't be doing: 👉 The 106 Tasks You Must Delegate -- Connect with Emma! Get my personal weekly newsletter here - if you want to Win the Week, every week. World Class Virtual PA support here: Mi-PA.co.uk Follow Emma on Instagram Connect with Emma on Linkedin Watch the Episodes on Youtube EmmaMills.co.uk Reviews and Feedback: Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us! Thanks so much for listening to Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together! 🌟

    12 min
  5. The Guide Every Business Owner Needs Before Selling Their Company with Dominic Baldwin

    JAN 30

    The Guide Every Business Owner Needs Before Selling Their Company with Dominic Baldwin

    Send a text What if financial planning wasn’t about chasing more money - but about creating confidence, clarity, and a life that actually feels good? In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, Emma sits down with Dominic Baldwin, founder of Xentum, for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had about money, wellbeing, and decision-making as a business owner. Dominic shares his deeply personal journey into financial services, including how his father’s experience with poor financial guidance shaped a radically different, values-led approach to wealth.  One that puts financial wellness, peace of mind, and life design ahead of products, percentages, and performance alone. Together, we explore: * What financial wellness really means (and why wealth = wellbeing) * How business owners can make better decisions by aligning money with values * Why selling a business or retiring can feel harder than expected * The role of a financial advisor as a guide, not a salesperson * How clarity, not hustle, often unlocks the next chapter * Why more money doesn’t automatically bring more happiness * How to plan for life after exit - before it’s too late This episode is essential listening for: ✔️ Business owners ✔️ Entrepreneurs approaching exit or scale ✔️ Founders feeling successful on paper but overwhelmed in reality ✔️ Anyone who wants a healthier relationship with money If you’ve ever felt anxious about financial decisions, stuck in reactive mode, or unsure what you’re actually building all this success for - this conversation will give you space to breathe, reflect, and reset. 🎧 Listen now and discover how to use money as a tool to truly focus on the fun stuff. Support the show Support The Show -- Ready to reclaim your time? Grab our free guide and start delegating all of the things a business owner shouldn't be doing: 👉 The 106 Tasks You Must Delegate -- Connect with Emma! Get my personal weekly newsletter here - if you want to Win the Week, every week. World Class Virtual PA support here: Mi-PA.co.uk Follow Emma on Instagram Connect with Emma on Linkedin Watch the Episodes on Youtube EmmaMills.co.uk Reviews and Feedback: Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us! Thanks so much for listening to Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together! 🌟

    1h 17m
  6. From Living in a Garage to a Multi-Million Pound Exit: Neil Sweeney on Mindset, EOS & Scaling Without Burnout

    12/05/2025

    From Living in a Garage to a Multi-Million Pound Exit: Neil Sweeney on Mindset, EOS & Scaling Without Burnout

    Send a text In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, I sit down with Neil Sweeney - entrepreneur, investor, EOS implementer and founder who went from living in a garage with his young family… to scaling two businesses and exited for multi-million pound sums. Neil shares the unfiltered story of building his first company, Securo, from scratch with nothing but a credit card, pure grit and why he stripped his family life back to zero to make it happen. We talk about: How Neil went from commercial property apprentice to multimillion-pound founderWhy he moved his family into a garage for years to reduce overheads and take risksThe exact moment he realised his business model could scaleHow he built Securo to acquisition, and what made his business buy-readyWhat really happens during due diligenceWhy the moment he sold he felt… nothingLife after exit, identity loss and the “now what?” moment every founder hitsWhy EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) is the most powerful framework for scaling a businessHow to run truly great meetings, create aligned leadership teams and stop chaosHis next chapter: buying and scaling a 500-school photography business This episode is raw, inspiring and painfully relatable for any founder who’s growing, scaling or dreaming about an exit.  Find Neil:  LinkedIn: (18) Neil Sweeney | LinkedIn  Want to connect or request a free EOS book? Email Neil via LinkedIn DM - he’s happy to help. Support the show Support The Show -- Ready to reclaim your time? Grab our free guide and start delegating all of the things a business owner shouldn't be doing: 👉 The 106 Tasks You Must Delegate -- Connect with Emma! Get my personal weekly newsletter here - if you want to Win the Week, every week. World Class Virtual PA support here: Mi-PA.co.uk Follow Emma on Instagram Connect with Emma on Linkedin Watch the Episodes on Youtube EmmaMills.co.uk Reviews and Feedback: Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us! Thanks so much for listening to Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together! 🌟

    1 hr
  7. From 9–5 Survival to to Financial Freedom: Aaron Knightley on Mindset, Money & Breaking Free

    11/28/2025

    From 9–5 Survival to to Financial Freedom: Aaron Knightley on Mindset, Money & Breaking Free

    Send a text In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, I sit down with Aaron Knightley - entrepreneur, investor, educator and one of the fastest-growing voices on TikTok, YouTube, and financial freedom content in the UK. Aaron went from a vulnerable, underpaid logistics job to building multiple income streams, raising investment, creating online programs, and becoming financially independent in his early 30s. We get into: How Aaron escaped the 9–5 rat race with no qualificationsThe mindset shift that changed his entire life at age 20The habits, discipline and daily systems that allowed him to build wealthHow he turned TikTok into a multiple six-figure revenue channelWhy most people stay stuck… and the harsh truths they avoidHow to start building a business or side-hustle with zero budgetWhy “give value first” is the key to monetising contentThe importance of money management, compounding and living humblyHow to build an authentic personal brand people trustWhy you’re not too old or too late for TikTokAnd the timeframe Aaron believes anyone can follow to gain financial independence  Aaron is unapologetically direct, funny, and brutally honest.  Trigger warning on brutal honestly in this episode  If you want real talk about money, mindset, social media, and building a life by design… this episode is a must-listen.  Where to find Aaron: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@aaron_knightley Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aaronknightleyofficial/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AaronKnightley  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronknightley-peakperformanceevents-knightleyinvestments-knightleyventures/ Support the show Support The Show -- Ready to reclaim your time? Grab our free guide and start delegating all of the things a business owner shouldn't be doing: 👉 The 106 Tasks You Must Delegate -- Connect with Emma! Get my personal weekly newsletter here - if you want to Win the Week, every week. World Class Virtual PA support here: Mi-PA.co.uk Follow Emma on Instagram Connect with Emma on Linkedin Watch the Episodes on Youtube EmmaMills.co.uk Reviews and Feedback: Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us! Thanks so much for listening to Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together! 🌟

    1h 9m
  8. From Rock Bottom to £2 Million a Month: Roger Line on Focus, Delegation & Building a Business That’s Actually Fun

    11/25/2025

    From Rock Bottom to £2 Million a Month: Roger Line on Focus, Delegation & Building a Business That’s Actually Fun

    Send a text In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, I’m joined by Roger Line, founder of Structural Repairs - a UK-based engineering business now generating over £2 million a month. Roger’s journey is anything but typical: he lost everything after a serious illness, rebuilt from scratch, and turned his company into one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the UK. We talk about: How Roger went from £500K turnover to £2M/month in three yearsThe power of delegation and why most founders struggle to let goHis anti-distraction mindset and morning ritual for focusThe story behind his model railway marketing strategy (yes, really!)How he built a business around fun, curiosity, and creativityHis journey with a business coach and what truly changed his resultsRoger also shares the personal story behind losing his family through religion, rebuilding his life, and finding success - both in business and happiness. If you’ve ever wondered how to grow fast without burning out, this conversation will change how you think about success, delegation, and how to Focus on the Fun Stuff! Support the show Support The Show -- Ready to reclaim your time? Grab our free guide and start delegating all of the things a business owner shouldn't be doing: 👉 The 106 Tasks You Must Delegate -- Connect with Emma! Get my personal weekly newsletter here - if you want to Win the Week, every week. World Class Virtual PA support here: Mi-PA.co.uk Follow Emma on Instagram Connect with Emma on Linkedin Watch the Episodes on Youtube EmmaMills.co.uk Reviews and Feedback: Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us! Thanks so much for listening to Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together! 🌟

    56 min
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Welcome to "Focus on the Fun Stuff" the podcast where we dive into what it takes to focus on the things you love in your business and enjoy the journey. We'll explore how to get more of those days where you're in the flow, loving what you're doing and using your unique abilities and passions.Many business owners find themselves down in the weeds, overwhelmed, stuck at a certain revenue level, limited by team size, or constantly time-poor. Often, it's a combination of all these challenges. If you’ve ever looked at another successful, ambitious happy business owner and wondered ‘How did they do that?’ I’ve totally done the same thing.And Focus on the fun Stuff explores how they did it.

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  • Creator
    Emma Mills
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Focus on the Fun Stuff
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