A Funny Thing Called Business

In this episode Clate - along with Darren, Kate & Pete - talk about falling in and out of love with your business.

This episode was recorded in the middle of November 2024, so we find out just how the four business owners are feeling about their own businesses in this quite turbulent time.

They cover:

 - How do you cope when you're not feeling positive about the business?

 - Why owning a business is a little like a marriage.

 - What would Chat GPT call itself, instead of Chat GPT?

Of course, plenty of smiles and 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://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk

 

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

 

This episode is sponsored by Bondfield Marketing

https://www.instagram.com/bondfieldmarketing/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bondfieldmarketing/

In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about Exiting Your Business - not that any of tjem are on the verge of quitting!

They discuss whether or not you should have an exit plan in place when you start your business; what is the biggest challenge in creating an exit plan - and which one of the group is read to take up Shark Wrestling!

 

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://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk

 

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

 

This episode is sponsored by Bondfield Marketing

https://www.instagram.com/bondfieldmarketing/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bondfieldmarketing/

In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about being the face of your business.

 

The discuss:

 - The challenges of 'putting yourself out there' when it comes to your business

 - How much do you share, and what do you keep back?

 - What does Weekend Clare look like?

 

Of course, there are plenty of smiles and laughs along the way too!

 

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://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk

 

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

 

This episode is sponsored by Bondfield Marketing

https://www.instagram.com/bondfieldmarketing/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bondfieldmarketing/

On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about making sure that you keep developing your skills within your business.

They'll discuss:

 - Why 'Every day is a school day' applies more in your own business

 - How you can keep on top of all of the changes in your industry

 - Why does Clare have the OPPOSITE of Imposter Syndrome?

 - What is it with Pete and a sty?

 

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://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk

 

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

 

This episode is sponsored by Bondfield Marketing

https://www.instagram.com/bondfieldmarketing/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bondfieldmarketing/

On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about the issue of burnout - something which many business owners have to contend with!

They discuss:

 - What are the signs of burnout

 - How do we deal with it, or prevent it?

 - Some of the challenges with having to cope with it whilst running our business

 - Did Kate really have to go to Ibiza because of burnout?

As always, plenty of laughs along the way too!

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://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk

 

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

 

This episode is sponsored by Highlander Press:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/highlander-press/

https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpress/

in this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about age.

Is there a right age to start a business? Can you be too old?

In this episode they discuss:

 - Does age influence how you get started?

 - Can you life experience actually work against you?

 - What is 'other dimension' Kate up to now?

As always, there's plenty of vlue in this episode - as well as plenty to smile about. 

Remember - you're not on your own!

 

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://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk

 

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

 

This episode is sponsored by Highlander Press:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/highlander-press/

https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpress/

In this episode, Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about AI; how we currently interract with it, and whether it's due to put us all out of business any time soon.

The group discuss:

 - Whether not we use AI in our business currently

 - Are we in Camp Accept or Camp Fear

 - Why AI is like 'Unexpected Item In Bagging Area'! :0)

As always, plenty of smiles and laughs along the way. No matter where you are in your business journey, we're here to show you that you're not alone!

 

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://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk

 

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

 

This episode is sponsored by Highlander Press:

https://highlanderpressbooks.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/highlander-press/

https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpress/

 

In this episode Clare, Kate, Darren & Pete all look at what it means to be a leader within your business.

They discuss:

 - The main challenges in being a leader, as well as a business owner

 - When to realise that you are a leader

 - How does 'leadership' differ between staff and freelancers?

 - What's going on with Darren's pants?

As always, there are plenty of laughs and smiles along the way too. Listen right to the end for a little outtake from the recording!

 

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://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk

 

Pete Morgan can be found here:

www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

 

This episode is sponsored by Ark Media:

https://arkmedia.co.uk/

 

On this episode the group talk about The Customer Journey.

Should every business have one? How valuable is it? And how does it tie in with Kate's "mantra" being written on a wall somewhere in New Street station?

As well as plenty of opportunity to smile and laugh along, there are some great pieces of value in this episode too!

 

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: 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://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk   Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

In this episode of the podcast Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk all about video marketing.

The group discuss:

 - How using yourself in marketing builds personal connection.

 - Why video marketing brings personality and interaction.

 - What is it with Darren and Spiderman?

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

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: 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://www.currydesignstudio.co.uk   Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk   This episode is sponsored by Ark Media Group:   https://arkmedia.co.uk/   [email protected]