When Your Small Business Journey Is Anything But Linear! with Jo from Vision 29 - LSBL S2 EP4

In episode 4 of the Living the Small Business Life podcast, hosts Ben and Ben welcome Jo from Vision 29. Jo shares her 10-year journey from starting a marketing consultancy to transforming it into a company focused on internal communications, employee experience, and organisational culture. She discusses the initial challenges she faced in balancing work and family life, the trigger that led her to start her own business, and how she overcame fears and doubts along the way. Jo also talks about the importance of networking, work-life balance, and staying motivated. The episode offers valuable insights into running a business, dealing with burnout, and the evolving landscape of business networking.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:30 Joe's Business Journey: From Marketing to Internal Comms03:20 Trigger Points and Challenges of Starting a Business06:47 Transitioning from Limited Company to Sole Trader09:38 Daily Life and Networking Strategies20:25 The Role of Internal Communications22:48 Employee Engagement and Feedback23:49 Challenges in Implementing Feedback25:26 Winning and Attracting New Customers27:55 Balancing Work and Personal Life29:18 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Public Speaking36:50 Experiencing Burnout and Recovery41:41 Reflecting on Business Journey43:09 Podcast ConclusionProduced by Move Digital - https://movedigital.co.uk/podcasts/Jo at Vision 29 - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocoxhill---Check out the dedicated page for the Living the Small Business Life Podcast: https://movedigital.co.uk/podcast/living-the-small-business-life/Or, connect with us in the comments below or find us on social media ⬇️https://www.instagram.com/livingthesmallbusinesslifehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/living-the-small-business-life/https://www.tiktok.com/@living.the.smallhttps://www.twitter.com/living_smblife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.