Any Other Business

Any Other Business

By Rob Bence and Rob Dix from Property HubBusinessEntrepreneurshipInvesting
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Any Other Business episodes

  • Essential business lessons you were never taught at school

    Have you ever thought - ‘Why didn’t I learn this at school?’  

    School doesn’t teach you how to become an entrepreneur. It teaches us a lot, but not everything: some things simply cannot be taught by a textbook. 

    Education is priceless, and you should always be striving to learn more – but this isn’t limited to just academia. You can learn so much more just from in the trenches real-life experience.  

    Rob & Rob weren’t your typical top of the class students: they struggled throughout school but it was after they left that they truly began to find their feet in the world of business and learn the important skills that they use every day. 

    In this episode they’re sharing the key skills you need to be successful in business that school simply won’t teach you. 

    So if you’re just getting started in business this is the episode for you. 

    You’ll find out: 

    • What Rob & Rob were like at school. 
    • What skills you need to be successful in business. 
    • How you can learn those skills. 

    Tune in now! 

    And if you’re looking for Rob & Rob’s top productivity hacks, you can listen to the full episode here. 

    Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.  

    You can also find out more about us here and here. 

    And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here: 

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk  

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk  

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/  

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk  

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  • How to grow a business without outside investment

    Have you ever heard of bootstrapping? 

    Probably not, right?  

    Many start-up businesses assume that finding an investor/securing external investment is the only way to accelerate their business and grow. 

    But bootstrapping can get you to where you want without giving up any of your business. It takes courage, time and patience, but the payoff is worth it. 

    Rob & Rob grew Property Hub to where it is today by bootstrapping and with ZERO investment from anyone else. 

    So if you’re curious to know what other investment options are out there, this is the episode for you. 

    You’ll find out: 

    • What investment options are available.  
    • The benefits of each option. 
    • What bootstrapping is. 
    • Why Rob & Rob didn’t use outside investment. 

    And if you’re looking for the Instagram vs harsh reality of running a business episode you can find that right here. 

    Tune in now! 

    Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.  

    You can also find out more about us here and here. 

    And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here: 

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk  

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk  

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/  

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk  

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  • Our top productivity hacks - How to stop wasting your time

    Could you have done more today? 

    Answered more emails? Ticked more things off your ‘to-do’ list?  

    There’s a difference between being a busy fool and being productive. And when you’re stuck in the constant ‘busy’ cycle yet nothing is moving forward... it’s time to reassess what you’re doing and the way you’re doing it.  

    Rob & Rob have tried and failed many of the productivity hacks out there, so in this episode they’re sharing the ones that have stuck. The ones they live by every single day.  

    Hit play and dive right in! These hacks will completely transform the way you work. 

    You’ll find out: 

    • The small changes you can make to improve your productivity. 
    • Rob & Rob’s top productivity hacks that transformed the way they work. 
    • How you can make the most of your time. 

    And if you’re looking for the book mentioned - The One Thing, you can find that right here. This book is on Rob D’s MUST read list. If you fancy a nosey at the other 12 recommendations, you can listen to that here. 

    Tune in now! 

    Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.  

    You can also find out more about us here and here. 

    And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here: 

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk  

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk  

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/  

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk  

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  • The business books that helped shape us (and our business)

    With so many business books out there, where do you even begin? 

    Rob & Rob LOVE books. They’ve read HUNDREDS (no joke!). Their personal libraries are huge, so getting them to condense a list limited to only the best ones was one heck of a task.  

    But they did it.  

    And now they’re sharing 13 of the very best business books with you.  

    These are no ordinary business books. These are the ones that have shaped them as directors and helped shape their businesses into what they are today.  

    Topics span across business growth, finances, recruiting and culture. So, no matter what stage of the business journey you’re at, there’s a highly recommended book for it.   

    And if you’re here just looking for the links, you can find them below on  Amazon, either as paperback or for your kindle. 

    Mastering the Rockefeller Habits. 
  • The One Thing. 
  • Delivering Happiness. 
  • The Magic of Thinking Big. 
  • High Output Management. 
  • The Ultimate Blueprint for an Insanely Successful Business. 
  • Who. 
  • Powerful. 
  • How to Win Friends and Influence People. 
  • Elon Musk : How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping our Future. 
  • Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike. 
  • Losing my Virginity: The Autobiography. 
  • Grinding It Out: The Making Of McDonald's. 

    Tune in now! 

    And if you’re looking for the episode on business heroes biggest mistakes, you can find that right here. 

    Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.  

    You can also find out more about us here and here. 

    And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here: 

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk  

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk  

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/  

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk  

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  • How to know when to sack your clients

    The customer is always right... until they’re wrong! 

    Not everyone is going to be right for your business, and that’s OK. 

    Every business has clients that just aren’t the right fit, are problematic, or have completely unrealistic expectations.  

    While sacking them might not be an easy decision (and could cost you some money in the short term) sometimes it’s the only sensible option. 

    But, how do you fire a client without dealing with the negative backlash? 

    Rob & Rob have had a few difficult clients over the years, so this is a skill they’ve learnt to perfect. 

    In this episode they’re revealing how you can sack a client without damaging your relationship or your reputation. 

    You’ll find out: 

    • When it’s time to sack a client. 
    • How to sack a client. 
    • Why the customer is NOT always right. 
    • The difficult clients they’ve dealt with and how they managed them. 

    Tune in now! 

    And if you’re looking for the core values episode mentioned, you can find that here. 

    Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.  

    You can also find out more about us here and here. 

    And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here: 

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk  

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk  

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/  

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk  

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  • How to launch a podcast and why you should launch one too

    So, you want to start a podcast? 

    You’ve got an idea of what you want to talk about and an itch to share it. 

    But there’s just one problem – HOW do you start a podcast? 

    Rob & Rob have started not one, but two successful podcasts. And they quickly learned there was so much more to it than just grabbing a mic and getting started. 

    In this episode they’re breaking it down and giving you everything you could possibly need to know about starting a podcast so you can take it and apply it yourself. 

    So grab your notebook and pen, click play and settle in, this is your guide on how to launch your very own show. 

     You’ll find out: 

    • What happens behind the scenes of making of a podcast. 
    • Some ideas you can roll out yourself. 
    • What equipment you need to start out (and what you’ll need to grow). 
    • The promotion plan that can help you be as successful as possible. 

    Tune in now! 

    And if you’re looking for the tech/equipment mentioned throughout that’s all listed here: 

    Audacity 
  • Garage Band 
  • Rode NT-USB Microphone 
  • ATR2100x-USB Microphone 
  • AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone 
  • Zoom H4 
  • Zoom H8 

    Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.  

    You can also find out more about us here and here. 

    And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here: 

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk  

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk  

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/  

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk  

     

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  • How to successfully run a business

    How do you run a business? 

    Instagram makes it look glamourous. Linkedin makes it look like a 4am start every morning.  

    But what’s the reality? 

    In the early days, you could wing it. Take each day as it comes.  

    But as your business grows, you’ll need processes, organisation and more importantly.... structure. 

    So, today Rob & Rob are dishing out the need-to-know info on how you can run your business successfully. 

    In this episode you’ll find out: 

    • Exactly what you need to have in place so your team can operate efficiently. 
    • What meetings we have at Property Hub and why you should have them too. 
    • The 3 books you need to add to your reading list as a business owner. 

    Tune in now! 

    And if you’re looking for the books mentioned in this episode, as promised these are linked below: 

    Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business 

    Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't 

    Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business 

    Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.  

    You can also find out more about us here and here. 

    And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here: 

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk  

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk  

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/  

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk  

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  • How to scale your business

    A scale-up is what every start-up wants to be. 

    But where do you begin? 

    Making the move to an established, successful scale-up isn’t an easy transition to make - but that’s exactly what Rob & Rob have succeeded in doing with their business, Property Hub.  

    And since scaling up your business is so much more than just hiring a bunch of new people, they’re sharing the steps they followed in this episode. 

    So if your business is ready to move to the next phase, grab your notebook and pen and remember these tips for a successful scale-up journey. 

    You’ll find out: 

    • The different stages a business goes through. 
    • The processes and systems you need to have in place to grow and scale your own business. 
    • Why you’re going to have the biggest evolution of all. 

    And if you’re looking for our episode on hiring the perfect team, you can find that right here. 

    Tune in now! 

    Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop.  

    You can also find out more about us here and here. 

    And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here: 

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk  

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk  

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/  

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk  

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  • We sold a business for just £3

    Imagine starting a business that was so in-demand it had a constant waiting list. 

    Then imagine making a decision to sell it for just £3!

    That’s exactly what Rob & rob recently did and today they’re revealing why. 

    While it sounds ruthless, sometimes business plans change and distractions need to be removed for you to stay focused. 

    Having that clear sense of direction and being able to see the bigger picture is just one important aspect of running a business successfully. 

    If you’re ready to get rid of your business distractions, this is the episode for you.

    You’ll find out:

    • What business Rob & Rob sold for £3.
    • The importance of knowing what opportunities to pick.
    • What happened to cause Rob & Rob to sell the business.
    • If selling the business was the right decision.

    Tune in now!

    Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop. 

    You can also find out more about us here and here.

    And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk 

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/ 

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  • How we lost a million pounds in one business deal

    Imagine leaving a meeting learning you'd just lost half a million...

    That’s exactly what happened to Rob & Rob a few years ago when they took on the world of property development. 

    As two successful property investors with years of combined experience, what could’ve possibly gone wrong?

    Unfortunately Rob & Rob had to learn the hard way, as they watched the damage slowly rack up until it hit a grand total of £1 million.

    With months of hard work, tears and sleepless nights, this would prove to be the biggest mistake they couldn’t wait to put behind them.

    But there’s a lesson with every mistake, and that’s your main takeaway from this episode.

    Today you’ll learn how things can quickly go wrong- and how you can recover. So hit play and dive in.

    You’ll find out:

    • The traumatic venture that cost the business 7 figures.
    • How to deal with business disasters.
    • What you can do to avoid making the same mistakes.
    • The mistakes that nearly cost them the business.
    • Why you should always start small or make sure you have the expertise behind you.

      Tune in now!

      Make sure you’ve liked and subscribed to our YouTube channel - and don’t forget to hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when new episodes drop. 

      You can also find out more about us here and here.

      And if you’d like to follow the journey of our businesses, you can do that here:

      Instagram: http://instagram.com/propertyhubuk 

      Twitter: https://twitter.com/propertyhubuk 

      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyhubuk/ 

      Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyhubuk

      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

      40 min

    About Any Other Business

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    Any Other Business is a brutally honest window into the daily reality of running a growing business. Rob Bence and Rob Dix started Property Hub in 2012 – and despite the seeming success of growing to…

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