The Small Business Podcast

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SummaryIn this penultimate episode of the Small Business Podcast, I speak to Hannah Roper, a clarity coach and mentor for small business owners. We dive into Hannah's fascinating career journey and discuss practical tips for juggling multiple roles while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We then focus on Hannah's unique approach to goal setting, which includes financial, creative, and impact goals - and how all goal setting doesn't have to start at the traditional points in the year! It's a long one (there was too much good stuff to edit out!), so grab a drink, listen on your commute, or a lunchtime walk. And we'd love to hear from you in the comments! About usHannah Roper is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and seasoned figure in the UK country music scene, with over a decade of experience as an award-winning artist, festival director, radio presenter, and industry mentor. A founding director of the UK Country Music Association (UK-CMA), she plays a key role in its launch and education programme, helping shape the future of the UK country industry. She is also the founder of Country on the Coast Festival and Coastal Country Music Group, championing artist development and creating vital opportunities for emerging talent to grow and connect. Beyond music, Hannah is the founder of The Female Creative, a coaching and mentoring platform that supports independent business owners to gain clarity, reduce overwhelm, and build a business that fits their lifestyle. With over 25 years in learning and development and extensive entrepreneurial experience, she blends strategy, mindset, and action-focused support to help creatives thrive. Hannah balances her creative work with a corporate career in the aviation industry, bringing together structure, creativity, and strategy in everything she does.https://www.instagram.com/the_femalecreative/https://www.instagram.com/countryonthecoastukhttps://www.instagram.com/ukcountrymusicassociation--Claire is a qualified bookkeeper with a background in finance and business ops and is proud to have worked with many types of small businesses from the ground up. Claire's mission is to empower the small business community to feel more in control of their finances, whilst reducing the stress and scare factor of the accounting side of running a business.⁠⁠www.instagram.com/wearethreesixnine/⁠⁠⁠⁠www.wearethreesixnine.co.uk/⁠⁠Keywordssmall business, goal setting, clarity coaching, time management, entrepreneurship, creative business, country music, self-validation, work-life balance, female entrepreneurs

Think you're too busy or small for business operations? Think again! In this episode of the Small Business Podcast, I speak with the amazing Paulina - Solutions Specialist for Operations and Digital Marketing and all round cheerleader in the small business world!Operations is a topic close to my own heart, and Paulina and I have a good old chat unpacking what business ops really looks like when you're running a lean team, or getting ready to scale. We bust the myth that you need a huge budget to get started; We also dive into Paulina's own leap into self-employment, and why being your own boss isn't quite as scary (or out of control) as some employed friends would have you believe! Paulina's high energy and refreshingly honest insights make this episode the permission slip you need to finally prioritise your operations, and then growth. Find some method in the madness with us!About UsPaulina is a digital marketing and business operations strategist who helps entrepreneurs break free from the content grind and build sustainable, smart marketing systems. With a no-BS, anti-hustle approach, she combines marketing strategy with operational efficiency - helping business owners work smarter, not harder.When she’s not optimising workflows or repurposing content like a pro, you’ll find her drinking green tea with a slice of lemon, a book in hand and a cat in her lap. Or trying and failing to keep her houseplants alive.www.paulinafsolutions.com/www.instagram.com/paulinaf_solutions/www.linkedin.com/in/paulina-folaron/--Claire is a qualified bookkeeper with a background in finance and business ops and is proud to have worked with many types of small businesses from the ground up. Claire's mission is to empower the small business community to feel more in control of their finances, whilst reducing the stress and scare factor of the accounting side of running a business.⁠⁠www.instagram.com/wearethreesixnine/⁠⁠⁠⁠www.wearethreesixnine.co.uk/⁠⁠Thinking of starting your own podcast?I use Riverside to record, edit and publish this podcast and would really recommend to anybody thinking of starting their own podcast.⁠⁠Check it out here (affiliate link)⁠⁠Keywordssmall business, operations, digital marketing, burnout, entrepreneurship, self-employment, business strategy, efficiency, work-life balance, personal growth

This week I had a lovely chat with Kate Llewellyn about all things content planning and how to take steps to prevent the pressure of showing up on social media affecting our mental health. I found this chat very real and refreshing - let us know in the comments if this resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you! About Us Kate is a copywriter specialising in long-form content, particularly websites and blogs. She offers content writing services alongside consultancy, workshops and her online membership, The Content Club – helping overwhelmed small business owners to plan their marketing and create content, consistently.  Having witnessed the frustration and stresses that come with running a business on your own, Kate co-organises the Mental Health and Small Business - One Day Conference, in Hampshire, each October. It brings together small business owners and sole traders in the style of a corporate wellness day, for guidance and support.  https://thecontentconsultancy.com https://thecontentconsultancy.com/the-content-club/ https://thecontentconsultancy.com/mental-health-small-business/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katellewellyn/ -- Claire is a qualified bookkeeper with a background in finance and business ops and is proud to have worked with many types of small businesses from the ground up. Claire's mission is to empower the small business community to feel more in control of their finances, whilst reducing the stress and scare factor of the accounting side of running a business. ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/wearethreesixnine/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.wearethreesixnine.co.uk/⁠⁠ Thinking of starting your own podcast? I use Riverside to record, edit and publish this podcast and would really recommend to anybody thinking of starting their own podcast. ⁠⁠Check it out here (affiliate link)⁠ Keywords content creation, marketing, small business, mental health, SEO, imposter syndrome, planning, confidence, social media, overwhelm

In this episode of the Small Business Podcast, I chat with Karen from Goodness Marketing about why values-driven marketing is key, finding your community and role models, and why it’s okay to embrace imperfection and just take action. Karen shares some amazing tips on simplifying your marketing whilst remaining authentic.This is not one to miss! Hit that play button and let us know what you think in the comments!About UsKaren Webber is a marketing coach and strategist. As the owner of Goodness Marketing, Karen helps small businesses with big hearts do marketing that feels good, does good and gets good results.Feels good: Joyful marketing that feels easy and fun, rather than draining and soul destroying.Does good: Has a positive effect on the people and world around you.Gets good results: Because what’s the point of doing marketing if it doesn’t help your business?Karen's services include marketing coaching, mentoring, and strategising, as well as done-for-you marketing. Her accountability and support group the Do Crew helps small businesses get marketing done without overwhelm and stress!https://goodnessmarketing.co.uk/ https://goodnessmarketing.co.uk/newsletter   https://www.instagram.com/goodnessmarketing/ https://www.facebook.com/GoodnessMarketing/https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenwebber/--Claire is a qualified bookkeeper with a background in finance and business ops and is proud to have worked with many types of small businesses from the ground up. Claire's mission is to empower the small business community to feel more in control of their finances, whilst reducing the stress and scare factor of the accounting side of running a business.⁠www.instagram.com/wearethreesixnine/⁠⁠www.wearethreesixnine.co.uk/⁠Thinking of starting your own podcast?I use Riverside to record, edit and publish this podcast and would really recommend to anybody thinking of starting their own podcast.⁠Check it out here (affiliate link)⁠Keywordssmall business, marketing, values-driven, community, authenticity, imperfection, marketing strategies, podcasting, entrepreneurship, business growth

In this week's episode, I speak with Rachel Martin, the Good Girl Recovery Coach, who specialises in helping ambitious women break free from people-pleasing behaviours that can hinder their career success. We discuss why people may grow up as chronic people pleasers, how it can impact our lives and where to start to start breaking free from being the Good Girl. This one resonates a lot with me so I hope it helps you as much as it did me! About Us Rachel is the Coach for ambitious corporate women ready to make bold moves in their careers, & for companies who truly give a shit about wellbeing. Communication & culture changer. It's time to weed people pleasing out of the workplace. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-martin-820573306 https://paperbell.me/playrestandwork Claire is a qualified bookkeeper with a background in finance and business ops and is proud to have worked with many types of small businesses from the ground up. Claire's mission is to empower the small business community to feel more in control of their finances, whilst reducing the stress and scare factor of the accounting side of running a business. www.instagram.com/wearethreesixnine/ www.wearethreesixnine.co.uk/ Thinking of starting your own podcast? I use Riverside to record, edit and publish this podcast and would really recommend to anybody thinking of starting their own podcast. Check it out here (affiliate link) Keywords good girl,coaching, corporate women, people pleasing, self-care, identity, play, boundaries, support, personal growth

In this episode of the Small Business Podcast, I speak with Holly Close, co-founder of Good Egg, about the super power of being a highly emotional business owner and how feeding this into your business values and processes can help attract your ideal clients. We also chat all about starting a business during the pandemic, the importance of emotional intelligence in entrepreneurship, and the challenges and rewards of running a remote business. About Us Holly is co-founder and web lead at Good Egg, a duo who support fellow big-hearted business owners with websites, copywriting, SEO and digital strategy. Holly met fellow Good Egg Sophie whilst they were both stuck in Vietnam during the 2020 lockdowns, where they bonded over wine, bike rides and a shared belief that you should love what you do and who you do it with. They're often mistaken for sisters, and in 2021, they took their twinning to a whole new level and started a business together. Holly also mentors UK arts organisations to build confidence and skills in delivering work digitally. She splits her time between Yorkshire and Vietnam, with some other global adventures thrown in for good measure (you'll find her wherever the food is good). Website: www.goodegg.digitalThe Highly Emotional Business Owner newsletter: https://goodegg.digital/newsletter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygoodegg/LinkedIn (business): https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-egg-digital-marketing/LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyclose/ Claire is a qualified bookkeeper with a background in finance and business ops and is proud to have worked with many types of small businesses from the ground up. Claire's mission is to empower the small business community to feel more in control of their finances, whilst reducing the stress and scare factor of the accounting side of running a business. www.instagram.com/wearethreesixnine/ www.wearethreesixnine.co.uk/ Thinking of starting your own podcast? I use Riverside to record, edit and publish this podcast and would really recommend to anybody thinking of starting their own podcast. Check it out here (affiliate link) Keywords Small Business, Emotional Business Owner, Good Egg, Remote Work, Business Advice, Website Design, Digital Strategy, Authenticity, Entrepreneurship, Copywriting

In this week's episode, I chat to Zoe Cornwell about how we can use Human Design and other holistic practices to unlock business strategies that align with our energy and make our businesses naturally magnetic. We also dive into Zoe's 14 years of practical business experience - from pivoting your business, the power of social media and making your business work for you. This episode is perfect for anyone that's new to Human Design and wants to gain an understanding of how their chart can help them to embrace their authenticity and create more alignment in both life and business. Interested in finding out more about Human Design? Get your FREE Human Design for business workshop: https://thevibeeducation.myflodesk.com/igp5u620zb About Us Zoe is a UK-based Intuitive Business Mentor with over 14 years of practical business experience and a deep passion for holistic wellness. She combines business strategy with the healing power of Reiki, Sound Healing, Meditation, and the transformative insights of Human Design, offering a truly unique approach to coaching. Zoe's philosophy is rooted in the belief that we are our business—by embracing our true selves, we unlock strategies that align with our energy and make our businesses naturally magnetic. https://www.thevibeeducation.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/thevibe.education/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thevibeeducation?lang=en Claire is a qualified bookkeeper with a background in finance and business ops and is proud to have worked with many types of small businesses from the ground up. Claire's mission is to empower the small business community to feel more in control of their finances, whilst reducing the stress and scare factor of the accounting side of running a business. www.instagram.com/wearethreesixnine/ www.wearethreesixnine.co.uk/ Thinking of starting your own podcast? I use Riverside to record, edit and publish this podcast and would really recommend to anybody thinking of starting their own podcast. Check it out here (affiliate link) Keywords podcast, business, human design, wellness, strategy, personal development, entrepreneurship, mental health, coaching, intuitive mentoring, self-discovery, human design, energy types, holistic practices, business coaching, personal growth, marketing strategies, mindset, wellness, entrepreneurship

In this episode of the Small Business Podcast, we chat with Morin - a creative brand consultant specialising in purpose-led and feminist-owned startups - about her 'why'.Morin shares her journey from the live music industry to brand consultant, emphasising the importance of aligning business practices with personal values and planning our businesses around our menstrual cycles amongst many others.This is not one to be missed!About UsMorín Glimmer is a brand consultant working with purpose-led, feminist-owned businesses. Her creative career began designing AAA passes for bands and grew into over a decade of shaping brands for human rights organisations, tech-for-good startups, and as co-founder of a social impact design collective.She's on a mission to put more women and non-binary people into power by helping them harness their brands strategically to amplify their impact as they create the change they want to see in the world. https://www.moringlimmer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/morin.glimmer https://www.linkedin.com/in/moringlimmer/Claire is a qualified bookkeeper with a background in finance and business ops and is proud to have worked with many types of small businesses from the ground up. Claire's mission is to empower the small business community to feel more in control of their finances, whilst reducing the stress and scare factor of the accounting side of running a business.www.instagram.com/wearethreesixnine/www.wearethreesixnine.co.uk/Thinking of starting your own podcast?I use Riverside to record, edit and publish this podcast and would really recommend to anybody thinking of starting their own podcast.Check it out here (affiliate link)KeywordsBrand strategy, business owner, founder, cycle awareness, women-led, feminist, purpose-led, brand consultant, small business, entrepreneurship, women empowerment, business strategy, personal values, creative branding, self-employment, role models, business advice

On this week's episode we speak to the lovely Ellie Kime - a messaging mentor and copywriter who's self proclaimed professionally nosy.From starting her business straight out of uni, to how her internal and external why impacts the way she operates - this episode is jam packed with insights and tips for all that are running, growing or thinking about starting a small businessAbout UsEllie Kime is a messaging mentor and copywriter who helps small business owners explain who they are, what they do, and why they’re so good at it.For 5 years she co-hosted a Spotify Top 10% podcast, RE: The Podcast, and has worked with companies like Pinterest, notonthehighstreet.com, and thortful.Her last name rhymes with time, lime, and, fittingly, rhyme.www.eleanormollie.co.uk/ick-freeClaire is an AAT qualified bookkeeper with a background in finance and business ops and is proud to have worked with many types of small businesses from the ground up. Claire's mission is to empower the small business community to feel more in control of their finances, whilst reducing the stress and scare factor of the accounting side of running a business.www.instagram.com/wearethreesixnine/www.wearethreesixnine.co.uk/Thinking of starting your own podcast?I use Riverside to record, edit and publish this podcast and would really recommend to anybody thinking of starting their own podcast.Check it out here (affiliate link)Keywordssmall business, messaging mentor, self-employment, entrepreneurship, business advice, personal branding, copywriting, marketing, authenticity, business journey

The first in our mini series speaking to small business owners about their 'why' - we speak with Nicole, a branding photographer, about her journey into entrepreneurship. Nicole shares her experiences transitioning from a structured job to self-employment, the challenges and rewards of running a small business, and the importance of finding one's 'why' in business. About Us Nicole Engelmann is a personal branding photographer and videographer based in London, helping small business owners and entrepreneurs create scroll-stopping, authentic visuals. Her work spans across some amazing industries - from yoga teachers to sound bath practitioners, nutritionists to brand designers, coaches, creatives, doctors, estate agents and everything in between. If you’ve got a vision, she's here to help you bring it to life. www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann www.londonbrandingphotos.com Claire is an AAT qualified bookkeeper with a background in finance and business ops and is proud to have worked with many types of small businesses from the ground up. Claire's mission is to empower the small business community to feel more in control of their finances, whilst reducing the stress and scare factor of the accounting side of running a business. www.instagram.com/wearethreesixnine/ www.wearethreesixnine.co.uk/ Keywords small business, entrepreneurship, photography, branding, self-employment, business journey, confidence, marketing, business planning, personal growth, personal branding photographer, brand photographer london, business coaching, career pivot

What can you expect from us here at the Small Business Podcast? Hit play on our trailer and find out what's in store. We are busy recording our guest sessions and making those edits and will see you back here on 5th February!