Any Other Business

There’s more than just a wealth of success that your business heroes have in common.

They’re all failures…

Every business has things that go wrong, and with high profile businesses, you get high profile (and costly!) failures.

In this episode Rob & Rob are shattering the illusion that successful businesses have always been successful. Every business will have failed at some point, but how it’s how these failures are dealt with, and the lessons that are learned along the way, that truly separate the successful from the hopeful.

For a business to make its mark on the world, risks almost always HAVE to be taken and you either win, or you learn.

If you want to know some of the biggest failures your heroes have made (and more importantly, how they recovered from them), this episode is for you.

You’ll find out:

• Some of the biggest mistakes behind your business heroes.
• How to know when it’s time to give up.
• Why failing is an important step to success.
• The importance of keeping a positive attitude.

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Do you dream of traveling the world? 

Packing everything up, grabbing your laptop and working on a hot beach somewhere. Sounds perfect, right?

Instagram makes it look so glamorous, relaxing in a hammock, sun on your skin, just a few hours on your laptop with a cocktail in one hand.

But is that what it’s really like?

Rob D has been a digital nomad for years now, and whilst it does have A LOT of positives, it’s not always how social media would make it seem. 

And as always, this episode will give you a brutally honest insight into what it’s really like. Rob & Rob are sharing the different ways you can become a digital nomad, the tech you need to get you started and the cons that come along with it.

This past year in lockdown has made it abundantly clear to people that they can work remotely.

But just because you CAN work from anywhere, doesn’t mean you should - or that it would be the best move for your business and your team.

So before you go packing your bags, give this episode a listen.

You’ll find out:

• How Rob D became a digital nomad.
• What type of businesses work best.
• How you can become one.
• The reality of being a digital nomad.
• What tech you need to get going.
• The benefits of being able to work from anywhere.

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When you’re passionate about your business it’s easy to find yourself getting lost in the fun bits…

You can spend a whole day making sure the logo is the perfect shade of green and you’ve not achieved half of what you NEEDED to.

Rob & Rob found themselves guilty of this and have lost valuable hours (and days) tweaking logos and colours on websites - the same logos and websites that make them cringe today! 

So how do you stop yourself from getting distracted by the fun stuff?

That’s exactly what Rob & Rob are discussing in this episode. They’re sharing how to avoid the fun stuff trap, the importance of self-awareness and how to ensure the meaningful work is done.

If you’ve fallen victim to wasting a full day on the position of a button then be sure to give this one a listen.

You’ll find out:

• Why you can’t let yourself be distracted by the fun stuff.
• What distracts Rob & Rob.
• Why you have to stop yourself from getting caught up in the small stuff.
• How the business distractions change as your business grows.
• The importance of self-awareness.
• How to get help from others to ensure you’re spending your time in the right places.
• When to let things slide and when to focus.

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Core values might sound a bit fluffy, but today you’ll find out why they could be integral to your business. 

They don’t just help you hire (AND fire), they align your teams to one (or a few) common goals.

Get them right and you could be setting yourself up for success. But get them wrong and it could take your business down a dark path.  

But what are core values and how do you go about setting them?

In this episode Rob & Rob are breaking down the stigma and sharing the importance of core values, why it’s a good idea to set early in the business journey and the benefits they bring.

Whether you’re a core values sceptic or you’re here to find out how you can set and apply them for your business, this episode was made for you.

You’ll find out:

• Why core values are essential to every business.
• How to create your own.
• The core values in place at Property Hub.
• Why you should set them up early on in business.
• Exercises you can use to help you figure out your own.
• The benefits that come with using them.
• How Rob & Rob were converted from sceptics.

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Have you ever wondered what tech is behind a multi-million pound business?

Getting the tech right can be a game-changer but there are SO many options out there, where do you even begin?

Thankfully, Rob & Rob have tried almost every bit of tech out there and they’re sharing it all. 

You’ll hear about the tech they used when it was just them in their bedrooms to today with a team of around 50, the mistakes they made and how they knew when it was time to make the important switches.

If you’re a bit of a technophobe or are simply overwhelmed by the amount of choice out there, this episode was made for you.

You’ll find out:

• What tech Rob & Rob used starting up versus now.
• The mistakes they made when implementing new tech.
• What tech is perfect for when you’re starting out.
• The different types of tech you might need.
• How to decide when it’s time to upgrade your tech.
• The importance of good tech in business.
• How and why tech is one of their biggest costs.

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And if you’re looking for the tech they mentioned throughout, you can find the full list below:

• Google Workspace
• Mailchimp
• SendFox
• Capsule
• Hubspot
• Salesforce
• Slack
• Microsoft Teams
• Trello
• Monday
• Helpscout
• Zendesk
• Sage
• Xero

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Reaching the point where you need to expand your team is a really exciting time.

And whether it’s your first hire or you’re expanding an existing team, a new employee can really transform your business… but not always in a good way.

So how do you make sure they’re the right fit?

Well, Rob & Rob have made a few disastrous hires and they’re here to share the important lessons they learned along the way and give you the shortcut to those great hires.

Behind any great business is a great team, so if you want to skip past those hiring mistakes, this episode is the one for you.

In this episode, you’ll find out:

• The consequences of bad hires.
• Rob & Rob’s killer interview questions.
• The hiring process behind the incredible Property Hub team.
• Why your team is more important than your customers.
• Important clues to keep an eye out for.
• The important questions you need to be asking.

And if you’re looking for the book link Rob & Rob mention in this episode, you’ll find it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Who-Geoff-Smart/dp/0345504194

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No business is without its challenges. And at the start, every little thing will fall on you - from the printer breaking to no-one returning your calls - you’re the one-man-band that’s driving your business.

Thankfully, as your business grows, you won’t have to constantly sweat the small stuff. But ask yourself… are you really prepared for what lies ahead?

With a big business comes big challenges, and they’re not for the faint hearted.

Today, Rob & Rob discuss the challenges that come with running a business and explain how those challenges can change over time.

They’re also sharing how they’ve built up a tolerance to obstacles… even the six figure ones! 

In this episode, you’ll find out:

• What happens to challenges as your business grows.
• What stresses Rob & Rob the most.
• Why you need to enjoy overcoming challenges.
• The importance of understanding that people’s strengths are different.
• How to approach solving a challenge.
• What type of challenges Rob & Rob struggle with.
• Why Rob B wanted a recession. 
• How boxing day in Currys taught Rob B some very important business lessons.

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So you want to start a business, but there’s just one problem… you haven’t got an idea yet.

Coming up with an entirely new idea is next to impossible - almost everything has been done before, so don’t sweat it that your idea isn’t brand new.

The key is to innovate and do it better.

Rob & Rob discuss the challenges of coming up with an idea, what to do with that idea and how to test the market before committing to the risk. So don’t go quitting your job or remortgage your house just yet, as not every idea will be successful and that’s okay. 

With mistakes and failure there are lessons to be learned.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to find the right idea.
• The importance of developing your idea muscle.
• The importance of being different.
• Why the first 1000 days are so important for every single business.
• About their other businesses that failed.
• How to test the market without committing to the risk.
• How to steal ideas and apply them to your business.

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Have you ever dreamed of being an entrepreneur? 

The money, the fast cars, the holidays and the success… Instagram makes it look like the life you could only ever hope to have.

But what’s it really like?

Social media glamorises entrepreneurship and don’t get us wrong, running your own business can make you feel on top of the world, but much like anything you don’t ever see the full truth…

Until now.

Rob & Rob dig deep into the harsh reality of being an entrepreneur and expose the myths behind it all. They reveal their days consist of back to back meetings, phone calls and pivotal decisions.

But don’t let that scare you, as Rob B dreads the day that he might not be an entrepreneur anymore.

In this episode, you’ll find out:

• Why everything you see on Instagram is a lie.
• The truth behind ‘hustle porn’.
• The reality of being an entrepreneur.
• Why vanity metrics mean nothing.
• Why as a business owner, you need to fall in love with meetings.
• Why Rob & Rob don’t post about their personal lives.
• Why Rob wants Harvester to sponsor the show.

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When starting a new business it can be tempting to dive right in.

You’ve done your market research, you’ve got the amazing idea and you’ve found someone as passionate about it as you.

But before you jump head first, take some time and think ‘How well do I know my co-founder?’

Even if you’ve worked with your co-founder before, you’ve never RUN a business together and well.... it's a completely different kettle of fish.

So today, Rob & Rob are looking back to 8 years ago, when they asked themselves the exact same question ‘How well do we really know each other’ and completed a co-founders questionnaire.

Discover what their feelings, views and values were 8 years ago and more importantly, whether they’ve changed.

In this episode, you’ll find out:

• What questions you need to ask your potential business partner (especially the difficult ones).
• What boxes you must absolutely tick to have a healthy working partnership.
• Rob & Rob’s views and values 8 years ago versus now.
• How and why their previous co-founderships may not have worked.
• How Rob & Rob decided who should be CEO.
• How tomatoes could've ended the business before they even started. 

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