Business Marriage

Heyyyyyyy friend. So this is just a quick update episode to let you know that Business Marriage is going on a break for the summer hols!

We will be back in the Autumn with many LOLs, summer tales and more real-talk around the juggling of business and family!

Have a great summer friends, see you soon amigos x

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In this week’s episode, James and Hayley discuss the importance of focusing on personal branding in business as they share lived experience of its potential to establish credibility, trust, and loyalty with customers. 

There’s also a fair bit of chat about the couple’s new favourite subject, Manifestation and the never-ending search for work-life balance is put under the microscope once again.

This week’s Small Business Shoutout goes to the incredible Lewis Foundation, their unique spin on how they are growing the impact of their charity work by the way. 

And, as always, James gets on a rant with this week’s “Who’s A Mug” feature as he vents his frustrations with recent design changes in bottles and lids!

📌 Episode Highlights & Chapters:

04:39 Manifesting and why James and Hayley love Jen Sincero 

11:08 Personal Branding and it’s importance in business 

18:51 Personal Branding for small business owners 

23:44 Personal and business brading, importance of reputation and messaging. 

29:35 Branding and marketing for small businesses, focusing on identifying client pain points and offering transformative solutions. 34:30 Small Business Shoutout - The Lewis Foundation run by the amazing Lorriane Lewis 

38:52 Who’s A Mug - why bottle lids are the devil!

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You can also watch this show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@businessmarriagepod

Check out Hayley’s business at https://www.orangelamb.co.uk/

This podcast is produced by Phonic Media https://www.phonic.media/

Business Marriage is the non-celebrity couple podcast that brings you the real and honest conversations that couples all over the world are having about life, family, work and everything in between. Entrepreneur husband and wife James and Hayley Burtt run their own separate businesses, so each week the pair take the opportunity to sit down and openly (sometimes too openly!) share what it is really like to juggle running a company, raising a family and (trying) to find time to keep your partner happy too!  Expect arguments, laughs and even some useful lessons, plus listeners get to join in this interactive show by contributing their ‘partner battles’, 'share the love' mentions and even get to give date-night suggestions!

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into all the things we find ourselves doing as parents. From pretending to enjoy Sports Day (seriously, whose idea was it to have sack races?), to spending our hard-earned cash on the latest “must-have” toy (it's already broken), and of course, finishing the food our kids don’t – because who doesn’t love cold, half-eaten fish fingers?

We share the struggle of our sons having important events scheduled on the same day, being strong-armed into park trips on Fridays, and the soul-crushing sound of the Ice Cream van's jingle.

And then there’s the obligatory visit to the gift shop at museums and theme parks, where you’re forced to spend a small fortune on overpriced tat. It’s like they’ve weaponised keychains and rubber dinosaurs against us!

📌 Episode Highlights & Chapters:

0:00 The things we do for our kids

02:12 - Is the youngest child always neglected?

03:49 - Are the kids really alright?

05:47 - Picking our favourite child

08:30 - A secular Christmas tale

12:55 - Eating the leftovers from our kids’ dinners

23:47 - Hayley’s newest social life: The Park

Remember to like, subscribe, follow, and smash all the buttons to stay in the loop – unlike our kid’s schools, who clearly can't schedule events properly!

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In this week's episode, Hayley attempts to reveal the top-secret tricks of the trade when it comes to selling! Sell what, you ask? Whether it's products, services, or even your soul to the caffeine gods, Hayley's got you covered. From branding and marketing, how you present yourself can only work in your favour—unless you're presenting yourself in pyjamas, but that's a different podcast.

Also on the pod, we recount our escapades at Louis' school fete, where Hayley was the undisputed queen of the Coconut Shy and got her hands on some very hairy nuts (cheeky!). Meanwhile, Louis continues his love affair with Eurovision 2024 and the Swedish act Marcus & Martinus, who, plot twist, are actually from Norway (scandalous!).

And if that wasn't enough, we wrap things up with a bizarre game where we morph into sales reps. Spoiler alert: Hayley hilariously tries and fails to sell James a pair of bread gloves! Yes, you read that right—bread gloves. Because who doesn't want to combine carbs and fashion?

Remember to like, subscribe, follow, and smash all the buttons to stay in the loop! Don't worry, no hairy nuts will be harmed in the process!

📌 Episode Highlights & Chapters:

0:00 Podcasting, perimenopause, and Michael Jackson.

5:44 Pride month, Eurovision, and tooth loss.

10:27 Marketing strategies and special offers for businesses.

15:55 Creating and selling special offers.

19:23 Marketing strategies for coaches and consultants.

23:04 Creating effective social media promotions for businesses.

27:04 The importance of small businesses in the economy & Small Business Shoutout!

29:46 A unique squirrel feeder and door-to-door sales.

35:16 Bread gloves, bandages, and child safety.

39:46 Door-to-door sales techniques and unusual products.

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Buckle up, folks! Today we're jumping into our time machine (sadly, not a real one) to relive the greatest hits from Season 1 of Business Marriage!

Now, we know many of you are thinking, "Wait, there was a Season 1?" Yes, there was, and we're here to save you the hassle of binge-watching it all. Instead, we're serving up a highlight reel of our finest moments!

We've got everything from planning the ultimate day, setting up Tinder profiles for each other (yep, you read that right), battling it out in the Success Factor showdown, and seeing if ChatGPT can really save our marriage. Spoiler: It got weird.

📌 Episode Highlights & Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:32 Our Perfect Days

6:15 10 Things I Hate About You

20:13 James’ Hero Moment

27:28 Setting up Tinder profiles

33:37 The Success Factor

42:28 The Impersonation Challenge

45:53 Can ChatGPT revive our sex life?

Remember to like, subscribe, follow, and smash all the buttons to stay in the loop! And slide into our DMs with your favourite Season 1 moments- if you don't, we'll have to find new friends on Tinder!

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Today we’re talking about motivation, inspiration, and just generally the power to actually get things done. Whether it’s cash flow or weight loss, stuff needs doing, and if you can’t finish it, why bother starting?

We discuss our experiences with managing family life, setting boundaries, and prioritising self-care, and also dig into our fascination with Mediaeval Britain. 

We get into the challenges of scaling entrepreneurial ventures while maintaining a personal touch, emphasise the importance of continuous improvement and learning to remain successful, and offer insights on how to balance personal and financial goals.

📌 Episode Highlights & Chapters:

00:00 Trips away and kids abay

07:30 Business development and personal development

14:20 Scaling businesses, avoiding excuses, and taking action.

27:35 JUST DO IT!

33:18 Lessons from Robert Downey Jr

39:22 Mediaeval obsessions

44:08 Get sh*t done!

For an authentic trip into the Mediaeval era, why not go to Mountfitchet Castle: https://mountfitchetcastle.com/

To check out Alex Hormozi’s podcast and get some motivation for yourself, head to: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-game-w-alex-hormozi/id1254720112

Also check out Rick Rubin’s podcast (we can thoroughly recommend the RDJ episode!): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tetragrammaton-with-rick-rubin/id1671669052

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, and click all the buttons to get notified whenever we release an episode! Oh and please DM us the word “FISH” if you want to see Hayley slap James in the face with a wet fish!

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Today, we’re diving into the murky waters of the English language to uncover the words that make us all squirm, shudder, and seriously reconsider our love for communication.

Buckle up, because we’ve done some research to discover the words that our friends, family, and the world at large (including you, our lovely listeners) hate with a passion. You know the ones – from "Congealed" to "Moist" to "FemFresh" (don’t ask, or actually, do ask, but be prepared for the answer).

We have a rant about why these words make our skin crawl, both the ones which feel unnecessary and the ones that just feel downright nasty. So grab your noise-cancelling headphones and a stress ball, because this episode is going to be a rollercoaster of repulsion!

📌 Episode Highlights & Chapters:

00:00 The Worst Words in the World

02:10 What have we got against Chicken Nuggets?

03:08 Congealed: Guaranteed to ruin your appetite and your day!

11:38 Inventing words just to hate them!

15:02 The unequivocal worst word ever.

Tell us some more disgusting words, if you dare, by dropping a comment below! And hey, don't forget to like, subscribe, and ring that bell for more tips on making your business partnership thrive like a moist, congealed casserole that somehow keeps getting reheated! 🎉💼 Because nothing says commitment like sticking together through the gross stuff!

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In this episode, Hayley attended a thrilling (or so she claims) business event and is now declaring herself the queen of selling! To top it off, she bagged some fabulous Collagen freebies.

Meanwhile, our 7-year-old rock star took the stage at a rock concert, delivering some uniquely creative renditions of popular songs (or so he claims).

We also dive into James' preparations for the upcoming live show of Business Broadcast with James Sinclair, with Hayley offering her usual "encouraging" words of wisdom.

For all your collagen needs, check out today’s Small Business Shoutout, Absolute Collagen: https://www.absolutecollagen.com/

📌 Episode Highlights & Chapters:

0:00 Confusing people with our tagline in public.

2:53 A special shoutout!

5:31 Preparing for Business Broadcast Live!

15:22 Hayley’s lessons from her business conference and quirky new rituals.

33:07 Small Business Shoutout

Want us to shout out your small business or be our superstar timestamp writer? Drop a comment below! And hey, don't forget to like, subscribe, and ring that bell for more tips on making your business partnership thrive like a couple who shares their Netflix password! 🎉💼

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This week on Business Marriage we are entering the metaphorical time machine as we go back in time to Hayley’s first-ever podcasting efforts with her own show which was called The Family Unfiltered Podcast. In the inaugural episode of that show titled, Making Babies with The Burtts they delved into the journey of creating our two small little humans (don’t worry, not the graphic details!), the peer pressure of having kids once you hit 30, ovulation sticks, pregnancy tests and the grand or should we say non-grand unveiling of pregnancy, the early and scary days of new parent life and also reflect on our life back then, the pressures we faced and the adaptations we made as a family …the biggest which actually led to the birth of Family Unfiltered which was the catalyst to Hayley starting her business, that you might have heard her share a fair few times! 

In this show, we discuss: 

n this episode of the Business Beige podcast, hosts Haley and James take a nostalgic trip down memory lane by revisiting an episode from Haley's former podcast, Family Unfiltered. They discuss their journey of becoming parents, touching on their decision to have children, struggles with conception, and the highs and lows of raising their two boys, Louis and George. The episode is filled with candid and humorous anecdotes, reflecting the couple's authentic and raw approach to sharing their parenting experiences. They also delve into balancing their business lives with family responsibilities, offering a relatable and heartfelt narrative for listeners.

0:00-1:10 Introduction to Today's Special Episode

Hayley and James introduce the special episode featuring content from Hayley's old podcast, Family Unfiltered.

1:11-4:22 Hayley's Career Journey

Hayley talks about her diverse career experiences, including trying to be in a girl band, starting a blog, and eventually creating her business, Orange Lamb.

4:23-8:30 Decision to Have Children

The couple reminisces about their decision to have children, including a memorable discussion at Disney and societal pressures they faced.

8:31-12:15 Struggles with Conception 

Hayley and James share their challenges with conception, including the use of ovulation sticks and the emotional rollercoaster that ensued.

12:16-14:10 Finding Out Hayley Was Pregnant 

Hayley recalls the moment she discovered she was pregnant and how she broke the news to James.

14:11-18:30 Challenges of Early Parenthood

They discuss the early days of parenthood, including Hayley's feelings of loneliness and the couple's time in the special care unit with their first son, Louis.

18:31-23:00 Balancing Business and Family

The couple talks about balancing their property management business and the demands of a new baby, highlighting the stress and pressure they faced.

23:01-26:00 Introducing George into the Family

Hayley and James reflect on the arrival of their second child, George, and how they adapted to life with two children.

26:01-30:00 Parenting Realities and Expectations

The couple discusses the realities of parenting versus their expectations, including the emotional and physical challenges.

Check out Hayley’s business at https://www.orangelamb.co.uk/

This podcast is produced by Phonic Media https://www.phonic.media/

Business Marriage is the non-celebrity couple podcast that brings you the real and honest conversations that couples all over the world are having about life, family, work and everything in between.

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Louis (our 7-year-old) has been bringing back homework which we don’t know the answers to. Not only is this embarrassing for us, it also means we can’t help our child’s education! So we thought we’d bump up our IQs by taking an AI generated quiz for 10-year-olds.

We tackle english, maths, history, geography, science, and sex education in an endeavour to prove we’re not as dumb as we were 30 years ago! (Oh god, has it been 30 years?)

We also talk about some of the shenanigans we got up to at school, smoking, and (of course) swear words. Tune in to find out if we really are smarter than a 10-year-old. IQ? More like Ignorant Quiziots!

Let us know if you are smarter than a 10-year-old, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more insights on making your business partnership thrive just like a well-tuned marriage! 🎉💼

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