Small business owners jump on Reddit every day asking the same thing:“Why is everything in my business so slow, messy, and chaotic?”In this episode of Reddit Asks In The Business, we put the internet’s most-asked questions straight to Andy Skinner, a Lean Six Sigma specialist who fixes broken processes, removes waste, and helps businesses run like actual businesses. Not duct-taped chaos machines.From admin overload and bad onboarding systems, to pointless automation, broken CRMs, messy accounting, and the bottlenecks that kill growth… Andy breaks down your questions on how to spot the real problems, where the waste is hiding, and what to fix first.

Steve Chadwick spent 40 years in the corporate world before turning his focus to helping business owners master their mindset. In this episode he shares why most founders feel trapped by the very business they built, how to shift from “I have to” to “I choose to,” and why great leaders delegate not dominate.We get into the Reticular Activating System, your brain’s internal filter, how to reprogram your thinking to spot opportunities instead of obstacles, and why talking openly about stress isn’t weakness, it’s leadership.If you’re burning out, over controlling everything, or stuck in “I’ll do it all myself” mode, this episode will hit hard.You’ll get:• How to train your mind to back you, not block you• The power of “I choose to,” regaining control over your business and life• Real leadership lessons from managing 400 plus people• Why confidence starts with self acceptance, not fake bravado• How to build teams that actually believe in the missionReal mindset tools from someone who’s lived both sides.

In this episode we sit down with Ian March, a mindset and hypnosis coach who helps entrepreneurs regulate their nervous system and rebuild calm from the inside out.

Ian breaks down what happens when you lose control under pressure and how simple breathing techniques can instantly reset your body and mind. He explains the power of meditation, visualisation, and posture in building real confidence and why separating your identity from business outcomes is the key to staying grounded.

If you’re running a business and constantly operating in fight or flight, this one will hit home.

You’ll get:

• A proven breathing technique to calm your system in seconds

• How to use meditation and visualisation to stay centred

• The link between posture and confidence

• Why your self worth shouldn’t rise and fall with results

• How hypnosis actually works and why it’s not “woo woo”

Stillness isn’t weakness. It’s control.

Rohan (Plannex) breaks down how to win by going tighter, not broader, serving a defined niche (financial planners) and shipping before you overthink. We get into why the best companies start microscopically small, how to turn a community into real world events, and why “just do it” isn’t a slogan, it’s the operating system. If you’re still polishing the plan six months later, this one’s for you.

You’ll get:

• How Rohan found traction by focusing on one niche and letting it compound naturally.

• How to move from zero to first event without burning cash.

• Momentum > perfection: shipping cadence, not shiny decks.

• Anti regret mindset replace “what if” with “I did, here’s what I learned”

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In this episode, we’re joined by Jake Slinn, founder of JS Global Group, who started his business from his bedroom at just 19 years old with only £400 in the bank turning it into a multi-million-pound operation.

Jake shares the full story of how he built one of the UK’s most unique waste management and salvage businesses, dealing with everything from counterfeit goods and seized containers to abandoned freight worth millions.

We talk about his early mistakes, learning the ropes without a degree, and how keeping overheads low helped him grow faster than competitors. Jake also opens up about the mindset shifts that took him from a one-man startup to a £3 million business, and why his best advice for new founders is to “build to sell from day one.”

In this episode, we sit down with Norbert Csorba, a UEFA-qualified coach whose journey from hospitality and construction to academy football at Watford is built on sacrifice, persistence, and emotional intelligence.

Norbert shares how his struggles has shaped his coaching philosophy,  focused on people, process, and mindset.

We talk about what truly separates academy players from grassroots ones, how to build a high-performance environment, and why most people love the idea of success but not the process behind it.

He also opens up about resilience, self-regulation, and how Japanese philosophy and the concept of Ikigai shaped his approach to life and leadership.

If you want to understand what it takes to build an elite mindset in sport, business, or life this episode is for you.

In this episode, we speak with Ashley Johnson, founder of Hyja, a company helping businesses build meaningful partnerships with charities through corporate social responsibility (CSR).Ashley shares how his own experiences with the NHS and family health challenges shaped his mission to help companies make a real impact. From distributing surplus stock to local charities, to creating long-term community partnerships, Hyjas approach turns CSR from a tick-box exercise into something that truly changes lives.We discuss why purpose is essential for motivation, how giving back can improve employee retention, and why smaller local partnerships often make the biggest difference. Ashley also explains the story behind Hyja’s name, its deeply personal logo.If you’ve ever wondered how to build a business with genuine purpose, this episode will bring great value to you.

From one small bakery to a £10 million business with 200 staff and 10 locations, Steve Magnall’s journey shows what real entrepreneurship looks like. He shares how he worked seven days a week, and scaled Two Magpies Bakery from £450K turnover to millions. A powerful story about risk, resilience, and what it really takes to grow a business from the ground up.

From salon chair to startup founder, Alisia, the creator of Paiire Beauty, shares her journey from freelance makeup artist to tech entrepreneur.After two decades in the beauty industry, Alisia realised there was no platform that truly supported artists like her, so she built one. With no tech background, she taught herself the startup world, raised investment, and turned an idea she had in the shower into a real product.In this episode, we discuss:• How she raised funds with zero tech experience• The brutal reality of building an app from scratch• Why she kept going even when the bank hit £0• The mission behind Paiire, connecting artists, clients, and brandsIf you’ve ever had a business idea but didn’t know where to start, this episode will change how you see what’s possible.

We’ve officially hit 20 episodes and what a journey it’s been.In this episode we look back at everything we’ve learned so far from speaking with founders, CEOs and entrepreneurs across the UK. From building multimillion pound companies to starting from nothing, every guest has taught us something that’s changed the way we think about business.We break down the five biggest lessons that have stuck with us, from the importance of having a clear mission and launching early to staying patient, building the right team and staying adaptable when things don’t go to plan.This episode isn’t just a reflection, it’s a thank you. To every guest who’s come on, every listener who’s tuned in and everyone who’s supported In The Business since day one. We’re just getting started.