Messy Business - with Libby Langley
By Libby Langley | Business & Marketing Consultant
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Messy Business is a podcast about business and work, and all the things we’ve been taught to believe about both. It’s here to help you think better, not just know more.
Every week, I (your host, Libby Langley) take an idea about business or working life that has become lore, and look at it without any rose-tinted glasses.
From productivity, success, and ambition to marketing, leadership, money, confidence, expertise, growth, and the latest internet business fad, nothing is safe from my questioning!
Where did these ideas come from? Why did they become so appealing? What might actually be useful about them? And what are the realities that get left out?
The point isn’t to tell you what to think. It’s to give you something worth thinking about, so you can form your own opinions and make better decisions about your work, business, and life.
New episode every Thursday.
📙 Read my book, Life in Business - https://libbylangley.com/book
🔧 Work with me - https://libbylangley.com
📩 Get my emails - https://libbylangley.com/email
Find me on LinkedIn or Instagram (@libbylangley)
| Episode | Date |
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214: Are We Learning Anything From All This Business Advice? | #214
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Oct 29, 2026 |
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213: Are We Measuring the Wrong Things in Business? | #213
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Oct 22, 2026 |
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212: Are You Too Old? | #212
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Oct 15, 2026 |
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211: Is Kindness Bad for Business? | #211
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Oct 08, 2026 |
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210: What the Point of Being in Business? | #210
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Oct 01, 2026 |
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209: Can You Really Plan the Future of Your Business? | #209
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Sep 24, 2026 |
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208: Are More Income Streams Better for Your Business? | #208
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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207: Does Your Business Need to be the Love of Your Life? | #207
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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206: The Messy Truth About Marketing Your Business | #206
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Sep 03, 2026 |
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205: The Messy Truth About "Box Ticking" in Your Business | #205
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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204: The Messy Truth About Finding Your Niche | #204
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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203: The Messy Truth About Productivity | #203
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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202: The Messy Truth About Success | #202
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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201: The Messy Truth About Confidence | #201
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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200: 200 Episodes Later: What I Know For Sure About Business | #200
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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199: The Messy Truth About Always Wanting More | #199
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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198: The Messy Truth About Scaling Your Small Business | #198
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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197: The Messy Truth About Being Fully Booked as a Solo Business Owner | #197
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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196: The Messy Truth About Being Your Own Boss | #196
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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195: The Messy Truth About Business Advice | #195
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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194: The Messy Truth About Being a Capable Business Owner | #194
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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193: The Top 10 Mistakes Small Businesses Make | #193
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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192: Work That Looks Good v Work That Gets Results | #192
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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191: When Business Noise Is Making You Doubt Yourself | #191
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May 28, 2026 |
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190: Why More Clients Isn't the Answer | #190
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May 21, 2026 |
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189: Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should! | #189
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May 14, 2026 |
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188: Are You Stuck, or Are You Avoiding Something? | #188
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May 07, 2026 |
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187: AI Isn't the Problem. Sounding Like Everyone Else Is | #187
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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186: When Your Business Is Doing Your Head In | #186
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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185: Before You Start Something New, Listen to This! | #185
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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184: Your Business is Working. So Why Do You Hate It? | #184
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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183: Debunking the Internet's Favourite "Business Success" Myths | #183
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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182: Why I Walked Away from "Success" | #182
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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181: Do Less but Better | #181
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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180: When Your Income Drops, is it a Money Problem or a Decision Problem? | #180
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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179: #179 Overthinking is Costing You More than You Realise
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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178: #178 Why JOMO Beats FOMO in Business
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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177: #177 10 Ways to Simplify Your Business that Actually Make a Difference
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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176: #176 You Don't Have to Pretend Everything's Perfect
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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175: #175 Running a Business When the World Feels Too Much
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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174: #174 The Problem with Motivation
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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173: #173 When Your Capacity (and Energy) are Low
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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172: #172 Finding Your Sweet Spot in Business
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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171: #171 The Mental Weight of Digital Clutter
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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170: #170 Starting Again When You Don't Know What's Next
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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169: #169 The Return to Creativity: Letting Joy Lead Your Work
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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168: #168 Making Space for What Matters
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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167: #167 A Really Honest Review of 2025
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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166: #166 What Happens When You Stop Forcing It?
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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165: #165 14 Things I've Learned from 14 Years in Business
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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164: #164 When Progress Feels Boring
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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163: #163 Why Doing Less Feels So Damn Hard
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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162: #162 When You've Outgrown the Way You Work
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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161: #161 The Messy Business Manifesto
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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160: #160 Rethinking the Way You Work
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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159: #159 The Four Foundations of a Solid Business
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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158: #158 When Your Business Feels Out of Sync
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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157: #157 Welcome to MESSY BUSINESS!
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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156: #156 You're Not Too Niche - You're Not Niche Enough!
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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155: #155 The Flaw in the ‘Know, Like, Trust’ Theory
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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154: #154 Has Your Audience Friend Zoned You?
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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153: #153 What to Do When You Hate Marketing Yourself
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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152: #152 Why 'Go Big or Go Home' is a Trap (and What to Do Instead)
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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151: #151 What Happens When You Outgrow Your Clients
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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150: #150 How to Combat Boredom Without Breaking Your Business
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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149: #149 The Hidden Cost of Saying "I Should Just be Grateful"
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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148: #148 How I Knew I'd Never Work for Someone Else Again
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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147: #147 Why You Don't Need £10k Months (or 10,000 Steps) to Succeed
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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146: #146 How a Fear of Judgement Can Keep You Stuck
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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145: #145 The Productivity Lie That's Keeping You Stuck
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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144: #144 Why Being Stuck is a Signpost, not a Problem to Solve
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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143: #143 Talking Ageing and Image with Nicky Hambleton-Jones
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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142: #142 Are Your Goals Keeping You Stuck?
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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141: #141 When Indecision is Keeping You Stuck
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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140: #140 How to Get Unstuck from a Business that Doesn't Feel Right Anymore
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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139: #139 Are You Scared Stuck of Wasting Time and Money?
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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138: #138 Getting Unstuck from Knowledge Paralysis (AKA You Don't Need to Learn Anything Else!)
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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137: #137 How to Stop Feeling Stuck in Your Business
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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136: #136 Burnt Out By Your Business? Here's What To Do
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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135: #135 Balancing Supporting Others with Needing Support Yourself
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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134: #134 Can You Really Run a Business Without Social Media
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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133: #133 Why You Don't Need a 90-Day Plan to Make Progress
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May 29, 2025 |
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132: #132 The Real Reason You're Not Showing Up (and What to Do About It)
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May 22, 2025 |
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131: #131 How to Stop Talking Yourself Out of Your Own Ideas
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May 15, 2025 |
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130: #130 How to Simplify Your Offers so They Actually Sell
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May 08, 2025 |
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129: #129 Why You're Not Broken (You're Just Ready for Something to Change)
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May 01, 2025 |
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128: #128 What To Do If You're Feeling Stuck As A Solo Business Owner
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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127: #127 When You've Tried Everything and You're Still Not Where You Want To Be
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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126: #126 The Hidden Cost of DIYing Your Business
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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125: #125 The Ugly Truth About Business Coaching (and Why You Might Not Need a Coach)
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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124: #124 How To Be Your Own Best Boss - Staying Motivated, Focused, and Accountable as a Solo Business Owner
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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123: #123 In Conversation with Denise Duffield-Thomas
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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122: #122 How to Stay Motivated in Business (Even When You Feel Stuck)
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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121: #121 The Truth About Business Freedom: What It Really Takes to Work Less and Earn More
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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120: #120 How to Play to Your Strengths and Build a Business You Love
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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119: #119 How to Identify What Makes Your Business Uniquely Brilliant
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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118: #118 What Your Numbers Are Really Telling You About Your Business
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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117: #117 How To Build a Business You Love (Without the Hustle) Using My Sustainable Success Structure
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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116: #116 Ask Me Anything: Honest Answers to Your Life and Business Questions
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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115: #115 Choosing Your Challenges in Business (And Making the Right Choice)
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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114: #114 How to Find Your 'Why' and Stay Motivated in Business
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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113: #113 Balancing Life and Business: How to Prioritise What Matters
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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112: #112 How to Set Business Goals You Can Actually Achieve
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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111: #111 Life In Business Looking Back, Moving Forward - 2024's Wins And Wisdom
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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110: #110 Social Media Balance: How to Market Without Burnout
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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109: #109 How to Say No in Business (Without Guilt)
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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108: #108 How to Overcome Loneliness as a Business Owner
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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107: #107 How to Stop Perfectionism From Holding You Back
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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106: #106 How to Stay Focused in Your Business and Avoid Distractions
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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105: #105 What to Do When Your Business Feels Unstable
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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104: #104 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Business: Why You Are Enough
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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103: #103 Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Regain Control in Business
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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102: #102 Redefining Success: Build a Business That Works for You
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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101: #101 Common Business Mistakes That Belong In Room 101
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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100: #100 How Neurodiversity Can Shape Your Business Journey
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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99: #99 Why Sales Feel Hard (and How to Make It Easier)
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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98: #98 Ask Me Anything: Honest Answers to Your Life and Business Questions
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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97: #97 How Taking Time Off Can Transform Your Life and Business
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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96: #96 Discover Your Business Love Language and How It Affects Success
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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95: #95 Decluttering for Business Success: Why Less is More
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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94: #94 Signs It's Time to Refocus Your Business Vision
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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93: #93 Why Business Strategy Alone Won't Lead to Success
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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92: #92 Pricing Strategy: How to Set the Right Price for Your Services
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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91: #91 How to Attract Clients Without Hustling Harder
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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90: #90 How to Build Momentum in Your Business (Without Burnout)
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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89: #89 Why Running a Business Feels Hard (and How to Simplify It)
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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88: #88 How to Stand Out in Your Industry (Even If You Feel Invisible)
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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87: #87 Why Staying Small Can Help Your Business Grow Faster
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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86: #86 How Showing Up Unfiltered Can Grow Your Business
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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85: #85 How to Build a Standout Brand and Be Unforgettable
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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84: #84 Why Your Business Network is Crucial for Success
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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83: #83 Signs You're Doing Too Much in Business (And How to Fix It)
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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82: #82 Marketing for People Who Hate Marketing: How to Make It Work
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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81: #81 How to Grow Your Business by Prioritising Service Over Sales
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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80: #80 How to Surprise and Delight Your Clients to Build Lasting Relationships
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May 30, 2024 |
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79: #79 How Doing Less Can Help You Achieve More in Business
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May 23, 2024 |
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78: #78 Ask Me Anything: Honest Answers to Your Life and Business Questions
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May 16, 2024 |
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77: #77 How to Regain Confidence When You Doubt Your Business
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May 09, 2024 |
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76: #76 The 3 Business Metrics That Actually Matter
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May 02, 2024 |
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75: #75 Finding Purpose: Why Did You Start Your Business?
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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74: #74 Why Your Marketing Isn't Converting (and How to Fix It)
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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73: #73 How to Develop a Success-Oriented Business Mindset
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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72: #72 How to Be Happy in Business Without Chasing Perfection
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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71: #71 Business Habits That Save Time and Boost Revenue
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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70: #70 The Key Traits of Highly Successful Business Owners
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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69: #69 Should You Ever Work for Free? (And When It Makes Sense)
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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68: #68 The Truth About "Overnight Success" in Business
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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67: #67 Help! I Married An Entrepreneur (A Candid Conversation with My Husband)
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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66: #66 Understanding Business Finances: What's Really in Your Bank?
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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65: #65 What's Your Definition Of Success?
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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64: #64 Taking A Big Leap Of Faith In Your Business
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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63: #63 How to Build a Personal Brand That Attracts the Right Clients
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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62: #62 The Simple Power of Focusing on One Thing in Business
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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61: #61 How to Overcome Business Overwhelm (Even When You Have Too Much to Do)
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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60: #60 How to Make Business Decisions With Confidence
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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59: #59 How to Set Business Goals and Actually Achieve Them
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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58: #58 2023 Business Review: What Worked, What Didn’t, and Lessons Learned
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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57: #57 How to Navigate Tough Times as an Entrepreneur
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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56: #56 How to Handle People Who Want Free Business Advice
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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55: #55 Ask Me Anything: Honest Answers to Your Life and Business Questions
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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54: #54 12 Years of Business Lessons: Insights from Start-Up to Success
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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53: #53 How to Design a Business That Fits Your Life
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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52: #52 The Real Secret to Building a Business You Love
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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51: #51 How to Build a Strong Reputation in Your Industry
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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50: #50 50 Episodes of Insights: Reflection, Celebration, and Future Goals
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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49: #49 Business Basics You Can’t Ignore (Even for Experienced Entrepreneurs)
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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48: #48 How to Turn Business Mistakes Into Positive Outcomes
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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47: #47 Is Passive Income a Myth? What You Need to Know
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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46: #46 Business Lessons From Disneyland Paris
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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45: #45 Why You Don’t Need to Be the Best to Succeed in Business
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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44: #44 Are You Running a Business or Just Keeping Busy?
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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43: #43 Manifestation in Business: Why Mindset Alone Isn’t Enough
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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42: #42 Why I Stopped Using Lead Magnets (And What I’m Doing Instead)
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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41: #41 The Blueprint for Long-Term Business Success
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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40: #40 How to Know When It's Time to Quit Your Business
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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39: #39 How to Boost Productivity and Actually Get Things Done
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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38: #38 The 7 Best Business Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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37: #37 How to Navigate Tough Times in Your Business
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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36: #36 Why Chasing 10K Months Won’t Guarantee Success
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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35: #35 Pricing Strategy: How to Set the Perfect Price for Your Services
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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34: #34 How to Stay Focused and Avoid Distractions in Business
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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33: #33 How to Succeed in Business as an Entrepreneur with ADHD or Autism
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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32: #32 How to Create Engaging Social Media Content That Gets Results
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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31: #31 How to Use AI to Save Time and Streamline Your Business
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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30: #30 How to Keep a Positive Mindset in Business (Especially After 40)
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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29: #29 How to Unlock Your Business’s Earning Potential Without Overworking
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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28: #28 How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Build Business Confidence
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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27: #27 How to Scale Your Business Without the Hustle and Burnout
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May 25, 2023 |
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26: #26 How to Handle Overwhelm and Stay Focused in Business
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May 18, 2023 |
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25: #25 Top 3 Investments That Will Grow Your Business This Year
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May 11, 2023 |
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24: #24 How Decluttering Your Space Can Boost Business Success
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May 04, 2023 |
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23: #23 Work-Life Balance for Entrepreneurs: How to Make It Happen
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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22: #22 How to Build a Business Routine That Boosts Productivity
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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21: #21 Tax Year Success: Simple Strategies for a Joyful and Profitable Business
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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20: #20 How to Create High-Quality Content Without the Stress
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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19: #19 How to Manage Your Business When You're Unwell or Burned Out
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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18: #18 How to Stop People-Pleasing and Take Control of Your Business
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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17: #17 How to Handle Negative Feedback Without Losing Confidence
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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16: #16 How to Triple Your Business Revenue with Simple Strategies
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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15: #15 How to Make More Money Without Working Harder
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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14: #14 How to Develop Unshakable Confidence as a Business Owner
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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13: #13 How to Build a Happier, More Enjoyable Business
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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12: #12 3 Proven Strategies to Work Less and Earn More in Business
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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11: #11 How Publishing a Book Can Grow Your Business and Authority
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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10: #10 How to Validate Your Business Idea Before Investing Time and Money
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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9: #9 How to Attract Clients Without Cold Pitching
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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8: #8 How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Business Owner
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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7: #7 How to Stop Overworking and Build a Profitable Business
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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6: #6 How to Review Your Business Year Without Overwhelm
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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5: #5 How Email Marketing Can Grow Your Business
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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4: #4 Why Self-Care is Essential for Entrepreneurs (And Your Business Strategy)
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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3: #3 The Two Business Priorities That Lead to Success
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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2: #2 How to Create a Clear Business Vision and Achievable Goals
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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1: #1 10 Years of Business Lessons: My Journey and What’s Next
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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Trailer - Life In Business Podcast
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Nov 24, 2022 |