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Starting the Conversation
Tune in to hear from Alice Benham - strategist, speaker and best-selling author - as she debunks what it takes to grow, normalises the messy middle and documents her journey with transparency. Come for the actionable insights, stay for the reminder that you're not alone.
Episodes
- Starting the Conversation
337 | Why the shiny stuff isn't fulfilling and how to feel CONTENT in business
If you feel like the goal post is always moving and find yourself saying "I'll feel content WHEN... * insert shiny goal here *) then this episode is for you…
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336 | I realised I was a hypocrite and the 2 years since have been game changing
How I went from living a double life to adopting intentionality in all areas of my work and routine... and the unexpected impact it's had. Ready to show up…
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335 | How I triple my revenue in Q4, every year (4 steps to follow)
Q4 is FULL of opportunity, and with these 3 steps you can follow to end the year with intention and maximise your results. Also listen to the end because… drum…
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334 | Audit your offers in 4 steps and set yourself up for Q4 growth
Your business model is the biggest contributor to the results and growth you see... so if you want to see meaningful change in Q4, this episode is for you…
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333 | Rebrand regrets? Hiring a PA? My Q4 goals? (Q&A Episode)
I'm back after my month off so let's catch up! Tune in to learn what I regret from my rebreed, what I learned from my financial issues and where I'm off to in…
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332 | My morning routine as a 27 year old entrepreneur
Your daily habits are one of the most significant contributors to your productivity and output, and over the last year I've learned the routine that works best…
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331 | 3 ways I've detached my identity from my business
When running a business it's so easy to attach your identity to your work... things going well? You feel good. Things going wrong? You feel bad. It's an…
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330 | The WORST thing has happened to me - here's how I'm responding
I'm currently going through one of the worst challenges I've faced in 9 years of business... curious to know how I'm dealing with it? Tune in. _____ Connect…
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329 | How I take a MONTH off from my business every year
For 5 years I've taken the summer out of office and it's a habit that's transformed both my life and business. Curious to know how, and why, I do it? Tune in…
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328 | 5 unexpected lessons from my rebrand
I'm rebranding every aspect of my business, and let's just say there have been some unexpected lessons along the way. Listen in to learn what the process has…
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The science behind WHY growing a business is so hard
Are you over-complicating what it takes to grow a successful business? I see so much chat online which makes out that growth is super easy, it's just…
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Your business is teaching you... but are you listening? - The Daily Principle
The final principle is here and it's one that will accelerate your growth. The more we take action, the more we learn... but is it that simple? Doors to ON IT…
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Stop listening to advice, start trusting yourself - The Daily Principle
What if I told you the you didn't need to be told what to do, or look for external advice, but the answers were in you? The guestlist get an exclusive welcome…
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I'll never stop talking about messy action - The Daily Principle
Today's principle is one you've likely heard from me before... and there's reason for it. Tune in to learn why messy action is the only secret to growth and…
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Your ambition is slowing your business growth - The Daily Principle
Today's principle - let your vision be ambitious and your to-do list realistic. Listen to learn why this is one of the most common mistakes I see businesses…
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Stop aiming for consistency, do this instead - The Daily Principle
Tune in every day this week for The Daily Principle - the 5 principles that unlock growth in your business. Wish you had a regular opportunity to step back…
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321 | How I'm making public speaking my full time job
LOVE speaking - on stages, Zoom screens, panels - I'll take it in any form! And I think I'm pretty good at it too... Tune in to this episode to learn the tips…
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319 | Your midyear checklist - 3 steps to reflect, learn & set intention
June is here but that doesn't mean we need to panic! Instead, it's a perfect opportunity to step back, gather the learnings and set yourself up for an…
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318 | What actually is a business strategy? My expert definition...
Business strategy... essential to growth but somehow a concept that gets incredibly overcomplicated and misunderstood. I'm all for making things simple, so…
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317 | Hosting retreats... 7 things I wish I'd known
I've been hosting retreats for 6 years and there's a LOT I've learned the hard way. Each time I host a retreat I get the same questions - what does it cost?…
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316 | Why a selfish business model is a strategic one - how to make it work for you
Does your business work for you? Does it truly meet your needs? I used to think these questions were a bonus... an afterthought, if you will. But I've come to…
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315 | Swap overwhelm for intention with THIS exercise
Feeling overwhelmed when running a business isn't just normal; I think it's inevitable. When the task list feels never-ending and the options for growth…
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314 | How I monetise my email list & SELL via email, with ease
My email marketing is the most profitable marketing channel and it's a platform I believe we could all focus on more. Tune in to hear the 4 practical…
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313 | Craft a clear & compelling MISSION with 3 questions
Ever struggled to describe what your business actually does? Tune in as I walk you through my tried-and-true method for clarifying what you do, who it's for…
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312 | My profit grew 80% in one year - here's how I did it
I will never shy away from sharing my numbers, and this episode truly takes you behind the scenes of my latest tax return. This time last year, I felt…
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311 | Take control of your financial growth in 5 steps
Money in business can easily become one of the most overwhelming parts of running a company, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, the more we address the topic…
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310 | 9 invaluable lessons from 9 years in business - reflecting on my journey
Today is my BIRTHDAY which means a) I've reached 27 and more excitingly b) it's the business' birthday too, this year celebrating 9 years since I took the leap…
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309 | Answering YOUR business dilemmas - comparison, pricing & diversification
Listen in to hear my expert take on your business dilemas. Got a business challenge you want my take on? Email me hello@alicebenham.co.uk _____ Join the I Do…
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308 | 3 questions to set your Q2 up for success in business
As we approach a new quarter, it's time to step back and work ON your business. No matter what Q1 held for you, this is the opportunity to refine your vision…
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307 | The 3 pillars of working ON your business & how to prioritise it
Tired of working ON your business always falling to the bottom of your to-do list? This episode will break down ON vs IN the business tasks, my 3 habits that…
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306 | Why you're not growing in 2025 (and what to do about it)
Had a flat start to the year? Not making the progress you expected or hoped to? Tune into this episode as I break down the 3 main reasons standing between you…
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305 | Teenage entrepreneur - what helped & hindered me starting young
I fell into business at just 17 years old and I've got a LOT to say about how my age impacted that experience. Everyones origin story is different, so tune in…
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304 | Productivity tips that WORK - 5 tools that save me time
Let's stop wishing and waiting for more time, and start looking at how we can get the most out of the time we have. Tune in to discover 5 strategies I use in…
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303 | 7 YEAR(!) podcast birthday - juicy Q&A about the journey, mistakes & lessons
7 years ago today I made my best business decision ever - to begin this show. I didn't know what I was doing. Nobody seemed to care. But I had the seed of an…
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332 | My morning routine as a 27 year old entrepreneur
Your daily habits are one of the most significant contributors to your productivity and output, and over the last year I've learned the routine that works best…
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302 | Build a more simple & effective business model - 2 exercises to complete
Ready to make 2025 the year you do less, to do better? In this episode I'm unpacking the 2 theories I use to create businesses with simplicity and…
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301 | My biggest launch ever - numbers, reflections & learnings
Ready for a behiond the scenes look at the most successful launch I've ever had in business? Tune into this episode for an unfiltered look at the numbers, the…
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EPISODE 300!! How this podcast has changed my life & business
6 years ago I made the best business decision - to start this very podcast. So much of my growth has stemmed from this podcast, so to celerbate reaching 300…
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299 | My 2025 Intentions & Growth Goals
Curious to hear my vision for the year ahead? Listen in as I share why I felt a little flat at the end of 2024 and how that's led to my priorities for growth…
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Small Changes Big Results - Processes
Ready to focus on the small things that make a big impact? Welcome to this mini-series, where every day this week I'm challenging all of us to make ONE small…
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Small Changes Big Results - Nurturing Community
Ready to focus on the small things that make a big impact? Welcome to this mini-series, where every day this week I'm challenging all of us to make ONE small…
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Small Changes Big Results - Environment
Ready to focus on the small things that make a big impact? Welcome to this mini-series, where every day this week I'm challenging all of us to make ONE small…
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Small Changes Big Results - Boundaries
Ready to focus on the small things that make a big impact? Welcome to this mini-series, where every day this week I'm challenging all of us to make ONE small…
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Small Changes Big Results - Daily Habits
Welcome to this mini-series. Every day this week, I'm challenging each of us to make ONE small change that will bring more intention, ease, and growth to our…
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293 | Clarify your vision for 2025 with these exercises
Well hello 2025, a brand new year and SO much opportunity ahead. The quality and clarity of your vision will dictate the intentionl, ease and growth your…
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292 | My 2024 reflections & 5 questions to review the year with
Ready to close the chapter of 2024 and gather the learnings? Discover the 5 questions I use to conduct an effective end of year review, whilst getting an…
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291 | YOUR 2024 wins & challenges
If you came to Small Bizmas this year, you may have spotted an old phpne tucked into the corner of the room... a phone where you could confess your wins…
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290 I Scaling smarter - how operations are the key to your success
If 'streamline operations' is still showing as number 50 on your priority list - listen UP. Operations expert Sneha Morjaria shares how OPS is the key to…
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289 | The 3 pillars to working ON your business - are you doing it right?
What does working ON your business really entail? And are you even doing it effectively? I see so many business owners struggling to make time for their growth…
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288 | 5 minute pep talk for ACTION taking today
Action is the only thing that will grow your business. Listen to this mini episode for some hard truths to get you taking intentional action today. Resonate…
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287 | Growing a team, having hard conversations & learning to lead, with Heather Elkington
If growing your business is exciting but growing your team isn't - this is the episode for you! Leadership expert Heather Elkington shares the vital role great…
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286 | 4 tasks I do to end the year strong
Each year there's 4 things I do to ensure I enter the next year with intention - here's an insight into what they are and why they matter. Ready to enter 2025…
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285 | Trademarks, contracts and legal essentials you should know, with Lucy Legal
Worried about getting sued or not being legally protected in your business? This episode will share all the legal knowledge you wish you knew and help you…
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284 | The health journey that changed my life (and my business)
Todays episode is a vulnerable one as I'm letting you in on something that I haven't shared before... Last September I had a BIG realisation about my health…
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283 | Buying a house as a business owner - Q&A with my mortgage advisor Dan Knott
Earlier this year I stepped onto the property ladder, amidst a whole lot of fear and overwhelm about securing a mortgage as a business owner. If you're keen to…
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282 | End the year with intention by answering these 3 questions
Whether you like it or not, the final quarter of 2024 is almost upon us which means we're all given a choice - how do we want to end the year? Do we want to…
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281 | Create graphics that reach millions of people, without being an artist (with Hannah of Quoted Visually)
Hannah's message impacts millions of people each month, but there's very few words involved. Wondering how you can turn your expertise into simple graphics?…
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280 | Taking a month off - how I feel & what I learned
I've just returned from taking August away from my business, so let's have a catch up! Click here to join the very last cohort of my Marketing Programme - Stop…
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Publishing a book Q&A - money, challenges & would I do it again? (with RSM!!)
Let's round off this BehindTheBook series with a JUICY final episode, going through your questions about everything from getting the deal right through to how…
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5 reflections on publishing my book - wins, challenges & lessons | BehindTheBook
The last 3.5 weeks have been FULL - of highs, lows and most importantly - lessons. Now the book tour is complete I thought I'd sit down to reflect on the final…