Best Workstyle Podcasts (2025)

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Patrescence, Paternity Leave and Parenting Out Loud with Elliot Ray 1:02:46

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Welcome back to the final episode of WDIG for this year, and we are ending with a BIG one as I sit down with the author, activist, podcaster and all round legend that is: Elliott Rae. As the visionary behind Parenting Out Loud, the bestselling book DAD, and the groundbreaking BBC documentary Becoming Dad, Elliott has forced the UK to confront a gla…

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The journey, grief and joy of parenting a child with complex needs with Anna Pawlowicz 1:04:55

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Anna Pawlowicz's life looked like so many others: a fulfilling career, a happy family, one son at home and another on the way. Then her second son, Matias, was born with an ultra-rare genetic condition causing lifelong disability, followed later by an autism diagnosis. Everything changed. Anna quickly learned that parenting a child with complex nee…

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Friendship, freedom and finding yourself at the skatepark with The Board Mums Club 57:31

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Hey — grab a cuppa and settle in. This episode is a heartwarming, kick-in-the-pants reminder that motherhood doesn’t have to mean the end of you. Zoe and Claire, founders of The Bored Mums Club, walk us through how two friends turned a midlife identity slump into a joyful, messy, welcoming community at the skate park. We talk loneliness, matrescenc…

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The motherhood penalty: £125,000 lost and how we fix it with Joeli Brearley 37:36

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AHHH this is a big one!! In this week's episode, I sit down with the legend herself, Joeli Brearley, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed and now Growth Spurt, one of the UK's most relentless advocates for parents in the workplace. After being fired by voicemail two days after announcing her pregnancy, Joeli turned her personal story into a movement, o…

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"Welcome to the Workstyle Revolution!": Reimagining work for the reality of modern motherhood with Lizzie Penny 52:44

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As working mothers, we're told that flexible working is the solution. Work from home two days a week. Do compressed hours. Start at 10am instead of 9am. But if these solutions actually worked, why do we still feel like we're constantly drowning? Why are we still apologizing for our lives? Why does the motherhood penalty persist? Flexible working ha…

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Rethinking Wealth: In Conversation with Matthias Bosch 46:06

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In this episode, we explore evolving ideas of what wealth and success is with visionary advisor to high net worth individuals Matthias Bosch. From redefining wealth beyond money to examining how values, purpose, and personal alignment shape our financial and life decisions, Matthias shares powerful insights from his work with the ultra wealthy at t…

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'You've been tricked!' Raising boys who smash stereotypes with Lauren Currie 37:34

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How do we raise kind, thoughtful boys in a world that still tells them they have to be tough? What happens when we realise the systems we’ve grown up in don’t serve any of us... including our children? In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Lauren Currie, author, advocate, founder of UPFRONT, and mum to a young son. Lauren’s new children’s …

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Finding your village in a digital world with Kate Westlund Tovsen 34:20

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Motherhood is full of contradictions. You’re never truly alone -- kids, partners, colleagues are always nearby -- yet it can feel like one of the loneliest seasons of life. In this conversation, I sit down with Kate Westlund Tovsen, communications consultant and founder of The Society of Working Moms (SOWM), to talk about why working motherhood so …

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“We’ve normalised not feeling okay” Alison Campbell on why so many mothers are burning out 51:40

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Hello and welcome back to the penultimate episode of Season 1 of WDIG? If you’ve been feeling foggy, exhausted, or like everything’s a little heavier than it should be, this episode is for you. Alison Campbell, founder of Unburnt, talks honestly about why working mums are especially at risk of burnout, how the expectations of an “always-on” culture…

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Postpartum or perimenopause? How to know what the heck is going on with your body with Emma Thomas 53:13

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Just as you begin to reclaim your identity post-motherhood, sneaky symptoms like brain fog, hot flashes, and anxiety start knocking on your door. Is it hormone havoc, burnout, fatigue, or...perimenopause? Join me for a candid chat with the lovely Emma Thomas, who's on a mission to unravel the mysteries of the messy middle of life for women everywhe…

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What If We’d Known? Rich Baish on Postpartum Psychosis and Parenting Through Grief 47:36

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TW: A quick note before we begin, this episode includes a conversation about suicide and maternal mental health, so if you're in a vulnerable place, please take good care of yourself while listening and take a look in the show notes for some links to places where you can get some support if and when you need it. This week, I’m talking to my old fri…

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How motherhood can set your creativity free... if you let it, with Katie McCrory 57:48

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Welcome to another episode of "Where Did I Go?"! This week, we're diving into the transformative power of motherhood on creativity. Most of us have heard the spiel that becoming a mother takes away our freedom and sense of self. What we don’t often hear is how it can also spark a massive creative expansion; a total cosmic realignment of who you are…

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Balance without burnout: a working mum’s survival guide with Roz Davies 56:21

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Is balance a myth for working mums? Or have we just misunderstood what it really looks like? In this episode of Where Did I Go?, Dani sits down with psychologist and founder of Balanced Mum Academy, Roz Davies, to talk about the emotional, psychological, and identity-level shifts that happen when you’re a parent trying to do it all. Together, they …

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How to make sense of ambition after motherhood with Dr Anne Welsh 52:58

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What if ambition doesn’t mean climbing a ladder, but rather finding your own way across a web? In this episode of Where Did I Go?, I talk to Dr. Anne Welsh — coach, consultant, writer, clinical psychologist, and mum of four — about how motherhood reshapes our relationship with ambition, identity, and success. We explore what happens when the career…

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Is matrescence the secret to a fulfilling career in motherhood? A conversation with Jess Ringgenberg 51:10

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In this episode of Where Did I Go?, I sit down with Jess Ringgenberg, founder of ELIXR and creator of the groundbreaking Five Phases of Matrescence, a practical framework to guide women and businesses through the constant evolution that is caregiving while working. Together we unpack: What matrescence really is, and how it's a lifelong journey How …

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The guilt spiral: why mums feel like they’re failing with Belinda Batt 48:50

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In this episode, I sit down with Belinda Jane Batt, founder of The Flourishing Mother and an expert in maternal guilt. We dive into why guilt is such a common feature of modern motherhood, how it affects our confidence, and most importantly, how we can break free from the guilt spiral. Belinda shares her expertise in positive psychology and coachin…

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What women really mean when they say they want it all with Dr Giselle Goodwin 54:10

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The phrase having it all used to sound like freedom. Now, for many women, it feels like pressure to do everything perfectly, all at once: raise the kids, run the meetings, look good doing it, and never drop the ball. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Giselle Goodwin, author of Can Women Really Have It All?, to unpack how that idea shifted from emp…

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The Magic of goal setting 36:57

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Episode Summary This is the magic goal setting process to help you come up with ideas, start to take action and brings your dreams into reality. The extraordinary Belongs to those that create it! Katie and Alan emphasize the importance of setting goals while still being happy with one's current life. They encourage finding joy in the journey and no…

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How to Crush Your Goals in 2024, or get back on track if you have already quit! 52:31

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By mid-January most people have already quit their new years resolutions and stopped making progress. Is that you? Or do you want to work to make 2024 your best year yet? In this episode, Alan Donegan talks to Laura Romero, a member of the Rebel Business School Colombia team, about how to set and achieve your goals for 2024. Alan shares his insight…

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From Zero to Business Idea: Coaching Toni's Entrepreneurial Journey 17:22

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Updated Episode: New release. First time the audio failed and you could only hear Alan. SORRY! Now updated and working with all audio! Enjoy! In this episode of the Rebel Entrepreneur Podcast (possibly the shortest I have ever recorded), join host Alan Donegan as he embarks on a coaching session with listener Toni, who's ready to dive into the worl…

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Lessons Learned from the First Year of Running an Online Accountancy Firm with Stephen Peyton, Mmosis 1:12:36

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In this episode of The Rebel Entrepreneur podcast, you will learn from Stephen Peyton, the founder of Mmosis, an online accountancy firm that helps entrepreneurs with their finances. Stephen shares his journey of starting his business from scratch, overcoming challenges, finding clients, and scaling up. He also gives valuable tips and advice on how…

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Workstyle: How to Fit Work Around Your Life 47:01

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In this episode of Rebel Entrepreneur, we talk to Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst, the authors of Workstyle, a book that shows how to create a digital-age system that combines work with the life you want to live. We discuss the benefits of workstyle, the challenges of breaking free from the 9-5 system, and the practical steps to achieve workstyle. What…

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Unlock Your Presentation Potential: Mastering Impactful Communication with Alan Donegan 59:54

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Prepare for a special episode of the Rebel Entrepreneur as Alan Donegan dives deep into the art of powerful presentations. But here's the kicker – we've got a colossal offer waiting for you at the end of the episode! Join Alan Donegan in this special episode where he'll unravel the secrets to crafting compelling messages, structuring your content f…

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Mini Experiments and Selling Before You Create 54:52

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The Rebel Entrepreneur Podcast: How to Run Mini Experiments and Sell Before You Create Are you a creative who wants to make money from your work? Do you struggle with finding your audience, validating your ideas, and launching your products? In this episode, Alan talks to Sarah, an American writer who lives in Tokyo. Sarah shares how she used mini …

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In Conversation with... Mark Mann // Impact Investment Intentionality and Innovation 48:40

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To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John.In this episode we spoke to Mark Mann Co-founder of Divine Ox and Founder of Mark Mann OÜ, head of Social and Impact Investment at Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, ACA.Read more about Impact Investme…

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Getting unstuck - Stu Massengill, Tony Robbins, Unleash the Power Within 59:38

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Join host Alan Donegan on a riveting episode of the Rebel Entrepreneur podcast as he sits down with the remarkable Stu Massengill, a renowned expert in unleashing potential and breaking through barriers. Are you feeling stuck, unable to reach your true potential? This episode is your key to transformation. Stu Massengill, known for his powerful ins…

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In Conversation with...Dama Sathianathan // Impact Investment Intentionally and Innovation 1:11:15

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To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John.In this episode we spoke to Dama Sathianathan, Partner at Bethnal Green Ventures - investing in tech for good.Read more about Impact Investment, Intentionality and Innovation here 👇https://www.t…

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What's the best way to predict the future? 1:11:00

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What's the best way to predict the future? Create it! Alan's favourite expression is "the extraordinary belongs to those that create it!" If you want extraordinary you have to build it and to do that you need to start to think how you want the future to be. What is your mission? What are you creating? If I was to wave a magic wand and give you ever…

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Take control of your finances with Rebel Finance School 47:02

2+ y ago47:02

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Join our host, Alan Donegan and our special guests KatieDonegan and Simon Paine as they discuss the first steps to taking control of your money. As founders of the Rebel Finance School, The Donegans are grilled by Simon as they help us all to get better at a game we all have to play: the game of money. It all comes down to the size of your gap. For…

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Millionaire VS Teenager : From Rags to Riches 43:56

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Welcome to "The Rebel Podcast," where Alan Donegan and Harry Paine bring you bold and unconventional advice to help you achieve financial independence and live life on your own terms. In this special episode, titled "From Rags to Riches: Becoming a Millionaire and Mastering the Art of Investing," Alan and Harry take on a unique twist as they embrac…

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The drudgery of business 47:22

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Do you ever feel like you are just going through the motions? You work hard, you pull everything together but it isn't rewarding? Join Alan as we meet William Wadsworth from Exam Study Expert home - how to study like never beforeand talk about the reality of business, your passion and dealing with the tough parts of business life. We all go through…

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Customer Experience - how to keep them coming back! 48:09

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Link to Rebel Plus: Rebel+ – Creating your own path to success (therebelschool.com) Have you ever thought about your customer's experience? From the very start when they firstlearn about you online or from a flyer. All the way to after they have purchased, when they are using yourproduct and what they do with it when they are done? Join Halima from…

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How do you build and monetise a blog? 38:27

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We all know it is possible to build and monestize a blog but how? You have to build the blog, create the content, build and gain an audience and that is before you have even monetised. Blog's don't really lend themselves to the normal Rebel methodology of sell first, create second as if you don't have a blog how can you get people to read it or buy…

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Rebel Origins - learn from our mistakes 1:09:30

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Explicit Content Warning: Henry swears 3 times in this episode much to Alan's annoyance. Alan is joined by his co-founder Simon Paine and first employee Henry Nicholson on this special episode of the Rebel Entrepreneur. Henry pulls out the lessons, ideas and principles from the launch of Rebel Business School. The idea behind this episode is to hel…

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What to do when you hit a plateau 50:08

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S4 E2: This is a coaching episode of The Rebel Entrepreneur. Meet Jame and Steph who run Two Crow Collective (Two Crow Collective - Chronic Illness Inspired Clothing) Jame emailed Alan for help with his business that had hit a plateau after a succesful start. Jame was wondering where do I go next? How do I grow my audience with paid marketing and n…

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Restarting Rebel Entrepreneur 21:43

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Where did Alan go? It has been 5 months since the last episode of the Rebel Entrepreneur! What ever happened to that show? Well after changing hosts, changing networks (again!) we are back with a quick welcome back episode. The key message from the episode is about getting unstuck. We all get stuck on projects sometimes. Things get trapped and stuc…

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In Conversation with... Liam Black // Impact Investment Intentionality and Innovation 55:21

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To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John. Next up, volunteer, employee, CEO, business founder, non-executive director, executive chairman, investor, mentor and advisor, Liam Black. Read more about Impact Investment, Intentionality and …

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Looking ahead at the Future of Work 42:30

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In this final episode of A Better World of Work Season 1 podcast, hosts Hardeep Matharu and Eoin Higgins take the hot seat with show producer Ng Lay Peng, and share with us their key takeaways from the series so far. Find out more about what's next for the future of work, how you can make hybrid work, work, and what leadership practices are expecte…

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Impact Investment Intentionality and Innovation // In Conversation with... Dougie Sloan 39:31

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To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John.In this episode we spoke to Dougie Sloan Managing Director, Impact Venture at Big Society Capital.Read more about Impact Investment, Intentionality and Innovation here 👇https://www.taylorvinters…

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Getting past imposter syndrome 52:03

3y ago52:03

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What were the biggest challenges that faced Kim throughout this process of creating and publishing her podcast, and what has she learnt overcoming them? Find out what Kim learnt, how it all happened and what she is focusing on now. Also, Kim asks Alan how he works with the podcast, how he focuses, and why he does what he does! Kim's podcast, The Fe…

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The History of Rebel Business School 57:41

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How did Rebel Business School start? Simon, Alan and the Rebel Business School are celebrating their 10-year anniversary right now and we wanted to do a special episode sharing with you the ups and downs from starting the business, Simon going to get a job, selling the first workshop and then a dodgy buffet in Milton Keynes and Simon's decision to …

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Podcast Promotion and Launch 59:26

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You have created something, and it is now time to launch and put it out there. You have got to tell your existing customers/audience and then you have got to find new customers/audience. But how do you do it? There are so many different ways! It all feels a little overwhelming! Join Alan as he walks Kim through creating a promotion strategy for the…

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How to build an online business? 52:35

3y ago52:35

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Born in a refugee camp, growing up in the Netherlands, reading Rich Dad Poor Dad at age 12 in the library, and turning that into a business? One of the most fascinating entrepeneurial journeys I have come across! This episode is packed full of tips, ideas, and practical ways of thinking that can help you in your business. Start-up stories are the o…

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In Conversation with... Edmund Farrar // Impact Investment Intentionality and Innovation 34:17

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To support the launch of our Impact report, we had the pleasure of talking to key figures in the impact space in a series of podcasts hosted by Kieran John.In this episode we spoke to Edmund Farrar Co-Founder at Oto.Read more about Impact Investment, Intentionality and Innovation here 👇https://www.taylorvinters.com/resource/impact-investment-intent…

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Scale, Scale, Scale 39:24

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Everywhere you go, there are courses teaching you to scale, university and business schools screaming about your need to scale and business coaches ultra-focused on scaling. But is scalling really the right option for you? What type of business are you building? A life-style business? A mega-corporation? Something else? Maybe we should put the driv…

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Pricing Nicely 1:06:06

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Do your clients walk all over you? Do they cancel at the last minute? Do they challenge your pricing? Do you feel like you are a business doormat? Sometimes in our effort to win business, we can be too nice. Join Orla as she tries to work out the best pricing model for dog-walking business and how to deal with her customers. This episode is CRITICA…

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Six Ways to Get Paid to Speak 44:56

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Can you be paid to speak? Can you make money out of your story and voice? This is what Alan has done for the last 15 years, so when Kim asked for advice on making money by speaking, Alan got super excited. Join us as we share six different ways you can get paid to speak and build your business. This episode is jam-packed with ideas that will help y…

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21 - Collaboration: building resilience and real-world value with a nature-first approach 34:45

3y ago34:45

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In conversation with Glenn Anderson, Project Lead of the Wendling Beck Exemplar Project. Talking with Matt Meyer about the vital role of natural capital in global economies, the growing risk to food security, the importance and reward of investing in nature, how collaboration brings about real-world change, creating a blueprint to protect the plane…

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An Entrepreneurial Journey 56:02

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Start-up stories are the oxygen that keep us going. If it is possible for others to build a business and make money then maybe I can, too? This particular entrepreneurial journey starts with selling off a Playstation to get going and journeys through finding customers on Facebook, Google Maps, and to building a team. Millward May have been the acco…

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If You Build It They Will Come: Bullshit 46:03

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There is no point creating a podcast, building a website, or launching a product if you don't promote it. People aren't going to just stumble across it. It always shocks me how many entrepreneurs think that just by launching their business they are guaranteed success. Once you launch, the hard work of building an audience or finding customers reall…