In this episode, Clare, Darren, Kate, and Pete dive into the art of developing a team that loves your business nearly as much as you do. With over 50 years of collective experience, they share their insights on the challenges and joys of team dynamics.

They discuss:

- The importance of mentoring and supporting your team's career paths.

- How to create a culture that nurtures creativity and values individual contributions.

- The significance of aligning values when building a team.

- What they wish they had done differently when it comes to hiring and managing their teams.

- The ripple effect of a happy team on clients and the business as a whole.

As always, expect plenty of laughs and relatable anecdotes along the way!

Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 50 years of collective experience share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun

Follow the podcast on:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber

Clare Whalley can be found here:

https://meta4coaching.co.uk/

Darren Langley can be found here:

https://gravitaswebdesign.com/

Kate Curry can be found here:

https://cudoscreative.co.uk/

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about growth; about taking your business to 'the next level' - which means something different to all of us

They discuss:

- What are the indicators that you are ready for growth?

- Can you be a risk averse business owner and still grow?

- What's this about Pete's equipment?!?

As always, there are plenty of laughs and smiles along the way!

Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun

Follow the podcast on:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber

Clare Whalley can be found here:

https://meta4coaching.co.uk

Darren Langley can be found here:

https://gravitaswebdesign.com/

Kate Curry can be found here:

https://cudoscreative.co.uk/

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about what to do during the tough times in your business.

They discuss:

- Why it's important to have faith

- Why you should look at your pricing during the lean times - but not in the way you think!

- What is a Broccoli Business Buffer?

Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun

Follow the podcast on:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber

Clare Whalley can be found here:

https://meta4coaching.co.uk

Darren Langley can be found here:

https://www.darrenlangley.com

Kate Curry can be found here:

https://cudoscreative.co.uk/

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

IN this episode Clare and the gang talk about Working From Home.

It's something that became the norm for many of us back in 2020 - but a combination of home and office working has become the new working space for more and more people.

So - what's the deal with Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete - how are they working?

They also discuss:

- The challenges with working from home - and how to deal with some of the more common ones

- Does a modern business owner need to choose between one or the other?

- What was Darren's dream when he started the business - and what prevented it from happening?

As always, there are plenty of laughs along the way!

Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun

Follow the podcast on:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber

Clare Whalley can be found here:

https://meta4coaching.co.uk

Darren Langley can be found here:

https://www.darrenlangley.com

Kate Curry can be found here:

https://cudoscreative.co.uk/

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

In this episode Claire, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about the process of finding, connecting with and bringing onboard your perfect clients.

We cover:

- How do we seek out our ideal clients?

- What are some of the red flags that shows us that this isn't an ideal client?

- Is it possible to turn a less than ideal client into an IDEAL client?

All with plenty of laughs and smiles along the way!

Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun

Follow the podcast on:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber

Clare Whalley can be found here:

https://meta4coaching.co.uk

Darren Langley can be found here:

https://www.darrenlangley.com

Kate Curry can be found here:

https://cudoscreative.co.uk/

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

In this episode, Clare, Darren, Kate, and Pete dive into the transformative turning points that have propelled their businesses forward. From networking to business coaching, they share personal stories and insights that reveal how these pivotal moments have shaped their entrepreneurial journeys.Also - people get involved as they were on LinkedIn Live whilst recording this episode!

They discuss: - The unexpected power of networking and the relationships that flourish from it - The life-changing impact of investing in business education - How the lockdown led to new opportunities and growth for their ventures - The importance of seeking help and taking yourself seriously as a business owner

As always, expect plenty of laughs and relatable anecdotes along the way!

Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun

Follow the podcast on:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber

Clare Whalley can be found here:

https://meta4coaching.co.uk

Darren Langley can be found here:

https://www.darrenlangley.com

Kate Curry can be found here:

https://cudoscreative.co.uk/

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about the concept of Overpromising and Overdelivering within your business.

During the conversation, they cover:

- Why Overpromising and Overdelivering can be different for different clients

- How you can train yourself out of Overpromising and Overdelivering

- Is Overpromising and Overdelivering really a curse?

As always, there's laughs, smiles and giggles along the way!

Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun

Follow the podcast on:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber

Clare Whalley can be found here:

https://meta4coaching.co.uk

Darren Langley can be found here:

https://www.darrenlangley.com

Kate Curry can be found here:

https://cudoscreative.co.uk/

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

The 'Launch Your Business Podcast' can be found here:

https://www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk/podcastlaunchcheckout/

In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about what differentiate's them from their competition - and how you go about finding that out for yourself.

We discuss:

- The importance of finding YOUR difference in your business

- How being the cheapest or the biggest isn't necessarily the best way forward

- And why Kate wants to do a Naked Podcast!

As always, there's plenty of laughs and smiles along the way!

Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun

Follow the podcast on:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber

Clare Whalley can be found here:

https://meta4coaching.co.uk

Darren Langley can be found here:

https://www.darrenlangley.com

Kate Curry can be found here:

https://cudoscreative.co.uk/

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

In this episode Clare, Kate, Darren & Pete talk about whether or not there is such a thing as a good work / life balance.

They discuss:

- Is 'work / life balance' a worn-out phrase?

- Should all the barriers put around your work life, rather than your personal life?

- What is in Kate's Murky Soup?

As always, plenty of smiles and laughs across the way :0)

Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun

Follow the podcast on:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber

Clare Whalley can be found here:

https://meta4coaching.co.uk

Darren Langley can be found here:

https://www.darrenlangley.com

Kate Curry can be found here:

https://cudoscreative.co.uk/

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

This episode is sponsored by Element45

https://www.element45.co.uk/

IN this episode Clare, Darren, Kate and Pete talk about how to keep produtive and effricient when you're running your business:

They discuss:

- The challnges of being productive when your the sole worker in your company

- Is there a better part of the day for productivity?

- What constitutes 'a produtive day'?

- What aspect of efficiency drive Kate bonkers?

As always, there are plenty of laughs and smiles along the way!

Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun

Follow the podcast on:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber

Clare Whalley can be found here:

https://meta4coaching.co.uk

Darren Langley can be found here:

https://www.darrenlangley.com

Kate Curry can be found here:

https://cudoscreative.co.uk/

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

This episode is sponsored by Element45

https://www.element45.co.uk/