Ep. 5 — One Year In: Passion, Frustration & the Acceptance Edit

It's been one year since Complicated Co. launched — and Jodie and Rachel are marking it with their most honest episode yet.In this episode they cover:• Rachel's one-month work anniversary and getting the printer working (finally)• Why they hit 0% of their 10-tee sales target — and why that's actually okay• One year of Complicated Co: the passion, the frustration, and the gap between engagement and revenue• The Acceptance Edit: breaking down the three statements — Parasocial, Unfiltered, and That'll Do — and the real meaning behind each one• AI in small business: what Manus is genuinely doing for them, and why you can't replace human voice and personality• Mark's plate: tuna toasties, capers, and an afternoon neither of them wants to repeatThis is the messy middle of building something real. No filters. No fluff.─────────────────────LINKS─────────────────────Shop the Acceptance Edit: www.complicatedco.co.uk Work with Jodie: www.thecomplicatedcoach.co.ukInstagram: @thecomplicatedco | @thecomplicatedcoach─────────────────────GET IN TOUCH─────────────────────DM us on Instagram or email [email protected] with topic suggestions, questions, or if you'd like to come on the show.