British Business: The Bottom Line

By Matt Holland, Charlie Smith

Running a business is tough—sleepless nights, cash flow struggles, hiring headaches, and economic uncertainty. This podcast is for UK entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startups who want the tr... more

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The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.

British Business: The Bottom Line episodes:

February 02, 2026 Why Most Business Websites Don’t Convert — Ep 52
Every founder says their website matters — but most treat it like a brochure and hope for the best.In this episode, Matt is joined by Charlie Smith (Workwear Innovation) to talk honestly about websites, SEO, and the basics most founders avoid. From neglected sites and unclear offers to traffic that doesn’t convert, they unpack why “having a website” isn’t the same as having one that actually works.Takeaways:🌐 Why most small business websites don’t convert🔧 The simple, boring fixes that actually move the needle📉 Why traffic is useless if the offer isn’t clear🧠 How founders avoid website decisions — and what it costs🤖 What AI search means for websites going forwardFollow Matt:📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrmattholland/👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmattholland/📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mrmattholland❌ X - https://x.com/mrmattholland1Follow Charlie:📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theworkwearexpert👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-smith-1a55295b/
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January 26, 2026 When Profit Isn’t the Point (But Still Has to Be) – Ep 51
You can love what you do — but if it doesn’t make money, it’s not sustainable.We unpack the tension between passion and profit, and how we’ve learned (the hard way) that doing meaningful work still needs to pay.Takeaways:💸 Why profit protects the work you care about💥 The cost of keeping “passion projects” alive too long🧠 Rebuilding offers that are both fulfilling and viable📉 The moment we realised love alone isn’t enoughFollow Matt:📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrmattholland/👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmattholland/📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mrmattholland❌ X - https://x.com/mrmattholland1Follow Tom:👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcilvenny-b15b9555/
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24min
January 19, 2026 What Founders Waste the Most Time On – Ep 50
Milestone episode. But instead of celebrating, we’re calling ourselves out.This one’s a punchy breakdown of the stuff we’ve wasted time on as founders — and what we’re finally done pretending works.Takeaways:🕒 Time-wasting habits that felt productive (but weren’t)📉 The tools and workflows we’ve binned🧠 Why simplifying creates better strategy🧱 How to protect time and momentumFollow Matt:📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrmattholland/👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmattholland/📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mrmattholland❌ X - https://x.com/mrmattholland1Follow Tom:👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcilvenny-b15b9555/
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25min
January 12, 2026 Track It or Trick Yourself – Ep 49
You can’t grow what you don’t measure — but most founders avoid the numbers that matter.This episode breaks down the weekly tracking habits we actually stick to, and why they save us time, cash and stress.Takeaways:📊 What numbers we track weekly — and why🧱 The difference between tracking for clarity vs. control💥 When we’ve avoided data — and paid for it later🔁 How one simple spreadsheet changed our decision-makingFollow Matt:📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrmattholland/👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmattholland/📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mrmattholland❌ X - https://x.com/mrmattholland1Follow Tom:👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcilvenny-b15b9555/
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35min
January 05, 2026 Why Founders Should Keep Learning (Shoutout to James Sinclair) – Ep 48
If you’re not feeding your brain, you’re falling behind.This one’s all about how learning from other founders — like James Sinclair — has shaped how we build, think, and stay sharp when the days are long.Takeaways:📚 How James Sinclair’s thinking has impacted us💡 Why business content matters more when you’re tired🔄 The balance between learning, copying, and staying original🧠 How consuming better stuff leads to clearer decisionsFollow Matt:📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrmattholland/👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmattholland/📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mrmattholland❌ X - https://x.com/mrmattholland1Follow Tom:👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcilvenny-b15b9555/
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27min
December 29, 2025 Q1 Energy: How to Start 2026 Right – Ep 47
It’s January — the month where energy’s high, clarity’s low, and pressure creeps in fast.We break down how to use Q1 to set a real tone for the year — one that sticks beyond week two.Takeaways:📆 Why most people waste January planning instead of doing🧠 The mindset shift that keeps you consistent after the buzz fades📉 What we’re simplifying (and not overthinking) this year🚀 How to build Q1 momentum that lasts past Q2Follow Matt:📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrmattholland/👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmattholland/📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mrmattholland❌ X - https://x.com/mrmattholland1Follow Tom:👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcilvenny-b15b9555/
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30min
December 26, 2025 Setting Our 2026 Goals (Festive Edition) – Ep 46
If you’re listening to this on Christmas Day — we appreciate you.This one’s a proper festive reflection and a fresh start. We’re setting our 2026 goals, looking back on the year, and asking:Would last year’s version of you be proud of where you’re at now?Takeaways:🎯 Why goal setting needs to be more than just writing lists🎄 Lessons we’re taking from 2025 into the new year🧱 The small habits we think will compound in 2026🔁 What we’re letting go of — for real this timeFollow Matt:📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrmattholland/👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmattholland/📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mrmattholland❌ X - https://x.com/mrmattholland1Follow Tom:👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcilvenny-b15b9555/
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44min
December 22, 2025 How to Set Goals You’ll Actually Stick To – Ep 45
Goal setting sounds easy — until you’re 3 weeks into January and already ignoring the plan.In this episode, Matt and Tom talk honestly about how they approach goal setting as founders. What actually works? What falls apart? And how do you plan for a year when you know things will go sideways?If you're tired of big vision boards that gather dust, or setting goals that are secretly someone else’s expectations, this one’s for you.Takeaways:🎯 The difference between goals that sound good and ones that stick📉 Why vague goals lead to founder guilt and decision fatigue🧠 What we’re keeping, ditching, and doubling down on in 2026📆 How to set targets without overengineering your year💬 Goal setting as a tool for clarity — not a test of ambitionFollow Matt:📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrmattholland/👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmattholland/📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mrmattholland❌ X - https://x.com/mrmattholland1Follow Tom:👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcilvenny-b15b9555/
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27min
December 19, 2025 BONUS EPISODE — Running Hard, Getting Nowhere. (Lean into the pain.)
🎧 BONUS EPISODE — Running Hard, Getting Nowhere. (Lean into the pain.)It’s the end of the year. The Budget’s landed. And if you’re running a small business right now — it probably feels like you’re sprinting just to stay still.In this bonus episode, Matt and Charlie (Workwear Innovation) sit down for an honest, unfiltered catch-up: how the Autumn Statement hit, why business feels heavier than ever, and what we’re both doing to wind down before Christmas.No filters. No plan. Just two founders calling it how it is.Takeaways:💸 Why the Budget headlines sound better than they feel🛠️ National Insurance, full expensing, and what’s still missing🏃 The “treadmill” feeling of working harder for the same results🎄 How we’re switching off (or trying to) over Christmas🧠 One thing we’ll do differently heading into 2026Follow Matt:📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrmattholland/👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmattholland/📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mrmattholland❌ X - https://x.com/mrmattholland1
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40min
December 15, 2025 The Boring Stuff That Makes You Rich – Ep 44
Everyone wants to talk about big ideas and viral tactics — but most founders quietly win by getting the boring stuff right.In this episode, Matt and Tom dig into the unglamorous systems, habits, and backend processes that actually make a business sustainable. From onboarding flows to repeatable delivery, this is the stuff that doesn’t make headlines — but builds real wealth.If you’re chasing scale without structure, or burning out trying to do everything manually, this one’s your permission to simplify.Takeaways:🧱 The unsexy backend habits that create long-term margin📉 Why most founders overcomplicate instead of operationalise🧠 How boring systems buy clarity, calm, and consistency🚫 The difference between “doing the work” and just doing stuff💡 The real flex isn’t working harder — it’s building smootherFollow Matt:📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrmattholland/👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmattholland/📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mrmattholland❌ X - https://x.com/mrmattholland1Follow Tom:👨‍💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcilvenny-b15b9555/
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41min

FAQs about British Business: The Bottom Line:

How many episodes does British Business: The Bottom Line have?

The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.