Messy Business - with Libby Langley

Messy Business - with Libby Langley

By Libby Langley | Business & Marketing StrategistBusinessEntrepreneurshipMarketingManagement
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Messy Business - with Libby Langley episodes

  • 94: #94 Signs It's Time to Refocus Your Business Vision
    We often start our business journey chasing a vision — more freedom, more money, maybe a big house or a fancy car. But what happens when that vision no longer reflects who you are or what you value?

    In this episode, I’m taking you back to the foundations: your true vision for your life and business. I’m sharing stories from my own journey — from starting out with no real vision, to chasing numbers for the sake of it, to now shaping a business that’s grounded in joy, simplicity, and a whole lot of freedom. Because here’s the truth: your vision doesn’t have to be static. It should evolve as you evolve. Whether that means swapping a Mercedes for mountain walks or ditching hustle culture for long lunches, this episode will help you reconnect with what matters.

    If you’ve been feeling stuck or disconnected, this might just be the reset you need.

    💡 Your business should shape itself around your life — not the other way around.

    🛠️ Helpful Links:
    🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
    📖 Read my book
    💬 Work with me

     Has your vision changed recently? I’d love to hear what matters most to you now. Message me on Instagram @libbylangley or say hello on LinkedIn.

    See you next week,

    Libby x
    28 min
  • 93: #93 Why Business Strategy Alone Won't Lead to Success
    There’s a lot of noise out there about strategy — roadmaps, plans, blueprints. And sure, those are useful. But what no one tells you is this: strategy without soul is useless. It’s like opening a Tupperware and finding it’s empty — technically functional, but missing the thing that matters most.

    In this episode, I’m exploring what makes a plan actually work — and it’s not just the steps on a page. It’s about aligning your business goals with what you really want from life: how you want to feel, who you want to work with, and what you’re prepared to give. If you’re chasing someone else’s version of success — like those ever-present “10k months” — you’ll likely end up exhausted and unfulfilled. But when you root your strategy in your dream, and combine the emotional with the practical, that’s when everything clicks into place.

    This one’s a loving reality check, and a reminder that your dream doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.

    💡 A strategy that isn’t rooted in who you are will never lead to a business you love.

    🛠️ Helpful Links:
    🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
    📖 Read my book
    💬 Work with me

    What did this bring up for you? I’d love to know what you’re dreaming of — and how you’re making it your own. Tag me on Instagram @libbylangley or find me on LinkedIn and share your thoughts.

    Speak soon,
     Libby x.

    28 min
  • 92: #92 Pricing Strategy: How to Set the Right Price for Your Services
    Pricing is one of the most frustrating parts of running a service-based business — what’s “too expensive,” what’s “too cheap,” and how do you even begin to decide? In this episode, I’m sharing a refreshingly honest (and slightly fizzy) take on pricing, inspired by… a £3.50 can of Diet Coke.

    We’ll unpack what actually goes into your pricing — from your time, energy and delivery style, to your business model and capacity. I’ll explain why it’s not just about the numbers, but also about what feels fun, sustainable, and aligned. Whether you're running a high-touch, boutique service like a festival food truck, or a lower-priced, volume-based offer like a supermarket, your pricing needs to match you.

    Because the perfect price isn’t a magic number — it’s one that keeps you profitable and happy.

    💡 When pricing feels good, delivering your service feels even better — and that’s the real sweet spot.

    🛠️ Helpful Links:
    🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
    📖 Read my book
    💬 Work with me

    Did the Diet Coke analogy resonate with you? I’d love to hear what this episode sparked for you. Tag me on Instagram @libbylangley or drop me a message on LinkedIn — always up for a good pricing chat.

    See you next week,

    Libby x

    29 min
  • 91: #91 How to Attract Clients Without Hustling Harder
    Let’s be honest: trying to get more clients by pushing harder, posting more, or constantly discounting your offers is exhausting. I’ve been there — chucking out content, creating unnecessary offers, leading with fear and hoping something sticks. But that approach never feels good... and it rarely works.

    In this episode, I’m walking you through the real key to growth: knowing yourself. I’ll explain why being honest about what you want, what lights you up, and what you’re truly here to do will naturally attract more of the right people to your work. We’ll talk about ditching desperate energy, building trust through confidence, and how to create a business that reflects you — not just the latest advice you saw on Instagram.

    Because when your marketing, your messaging, and your offers come from a place of clarity and alignment, business feels a whole lot easier — and a whole lot more fun.

    💡 When you know yourself, trust yourself, and show up from that place — clients come to you.

    🛠️ Helpful Links:
    🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
    📖 Read my book
    💬 Work with me

    I’d love to know what clicked for you in this one. Tag me on Instagram @libbylangley or find me on LinkedIn and share your biggest takeaway — I’m always up for a real conversation.

    See you next week,

    Libby x
    29 min
  • 90: #90 How to Build Momentum in Your Business (Without Burnout)
    This week’s episode is all about releasing the pressure — because forcing your business forward doesn’t get you where you want to go, and it certainly doesn’t make the journey enjoyable.

    I’m talking about why some offers feel like a slog (even if they’re “successful”), how neurodivergence has shaped the way I work, and the difference between chasing what you “should” do versus building what truly lights you up. You’ll hear why I turned down work that didn’t align, how I found the courage to ditch one-to-one coaching, and what happened when I gave myself permission to do business my way.

    If you’re tired of trying so hard, or chasing someone else’s version of success, this episode will help you breathe a little deeper — and trust that your best business is the one that rolls with your rhythm.

    💡 When you stop trying and start being, your business becomes lighter, more joyful, and far more effective.

    🛠️ Helpful Links:
    🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
    📖 Read my book
    💬 Work with me

    I'd love to know what this episode unlocked for you — message me on Instagram @libbylangley or find me on LinkedIn. Your thoughts and stories keep this conversation rolling.

    Take care,

    Libby x
    28 min
  • 89: #89 Why Running a Business Feels Hard (and How to Simplify It)
    Today’s episode is a bit of a pep talk and a big exhale. Because some days just feel hard — whether it’s your energy, your mindset, or things simply not clicking the way you want them to. I’m right there with you.

    I’ll talk about what to do on those low-energy days (spoiler: being kind to yourself is key), why pushing through isn’t always the answer, and how to recognise if you’re trying to “build your business upside down.” We’ll explore the real reason marketing might feel exhausting — and why it’s often a sign that your business foundations need some love.

    This episode is all about creating ease through alignment: knowing your energy, your purpose, your rhythm — and letting that guide how you build and run your business. I’ll share how I structure my own time, why I ditched one-to-one coaching, and how Confidence to Grow helps my clients roll, not push.

    💡 When you know what truly matters to you, everything else starts to feel lighter — and your business gets a whole lot easier.

    🛠️ Helpful Links:
    🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
    📖 Read my book
    💬 Work with me

    Has this episode helped you think differently about your rhythm in business? I’d love to hear. Send me a DM on Instagram @libbylangley or find me on LinkedIn. I’m always up for a real conversation.

    Take care of you,

    Libby 
    29 min
  • 88: #88 How to Stand Out in Your Industry (Even If You Feel Invisible)
    Feeling invisible in business can be crushing — but it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. In this episode, I’ll help you unpack where that feeling comes from, and how to reclaim your confidence, purpose, and visibility… one person at a time.

    In this heartfelt episode, I’m talking about the very real, very common feeling of invisibility — especially as women in business. Whether it’s the pressure of social media, the comparison trap, or just a general sense of “am I even being seen?”, I want to reassure you that you're not alone… and more importantly, that it’s something you can gently shift.

    We’ll explore why feeling invisible is often rooted in a lack of alignment or clarity, and why showing up doesn’t have to mean shouting the loudest. Visibility isn’t about chasing followers — it’s about being known for the right reasons by the right people, and that starts with reconnecting to your purpose.

    I’ll walk you through some simple mindset shifts and practical ways to show up in your business that feel good (not forced), and help you move from hidden and hesitant to visible and valued.

    💡 You don’t need millions of followers to make a meaningful impact — just the quiet confidence to show up as you, one conversation at a time.

    🛠️ Helpful Links:
    🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
    📖 Read my book
    💬 Work with me


    If today’s episode gave you a boost, I’d love to hear about it. Send me a DM on Instagram @libbylangley, or find me on LinkedIn and let me know what’s resonated. You deserve to be seen — in the way that works for you.

    Speak soon,

    Libby x.

    29 min
  • 87: #87 Why Staying Small Can Help Your Business Grow Faster
    There’s a myth out there that success means a seven-figure business, a flashy team, and an agency setup — but that’s not the only way to grow. In fact, I believe (and have experienced firsthand) that staying small can often be the most powerful route to success.

    In this episode, I’m talking about what it really means to be a “company of one,” why I made my staff redundant and returned to working from home, and how redefining success helped me build a simpler, more profitable, and much happier business. We’ll explore how outsourcing key tasks — like to a VA, a podcast editor, or an accountant — can still support growth without giving away your autonomy or peace of mind.

    If you’ve ever felt the pressure to go bigger just because that’s what the internet says, I’m here to give you full permission to say “no thanks” — and grow your business your way.

    💡 Staying small doesn’t mean playing small — it means choosing sustainability, alignment, and joy over unnecessary complexity.

    🛠️ Helpful Links:
    🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
    📖 Read my book
    💬 Work with me

    Are you a proud company of one? Or dreaming of a simpler, leaner business? I’d love to hear what success looks like for you. DM me on Instagram @libbylangley or find me on LinkedIn — let’s chat about staying small and growing on your own terms.

    Here’s to doing business with clarity, freedom, and fun.

    Libby x
    28 min
  • 86: #86 How Showing Up Unfiltered Can Grow Your Business
    Let’s talk about authenticity — yes, that overused word — but in a way that actually means something. Today I’m sharing what it really looks like to embrace your quirks, your imperfections, your slightly chaotic brain, and be confident in showing up just as you are.

    From forgetting names mid-sentence (EdgeRank, anyone?) to ditching the pressure to edit every pause or wrinkle out of existence, this episode is a love letter to being real — because being real is what builds true connection. I’ll share stories from my own unmasking journey, my reflections post-autism and ADHD diagnosis, and why trying to “polish up” who we are is not only exhausting but entirely unnecessary.

    Whether you’re filming stories, hosting a podcast, or speaking on stage, people want you. The less energy you waste on editing or pretending, the more you have to actually grow your business — on your terms.

    You don’t need to be perfect to be powerful — just present.

    🛠️ Helpful Links:
    🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
    📖 Read my book
    💬 Work with me

    Ready to join the no-filter, no-fuss, confident-as-me movement? DM me on Instagram @libbylangley or drop me a message on LinkedIn. Just say: "I am confident as me." I’ll be cheering you on!

    Here's to showing up as your full, unedited self — and building a business that fits.

    Libby x
    28 min
  • 85: #85 How to Build a Standout Brand and Be Unforgettable
    Let’s cut through the noise of instant success stories and focus on what really builds a sustainable, fulfilling business. In this episode, I’m talking about what it takes to go from being relatively unknown to becoming truly unforgettable — not through flashy tricks or overnight fame, but through quiet consistency, real connection, and a whole lot of staying power.

    I’ll share my own journey, from running in-person social media workshops before Instagram was even a thing, to being introduced years later as “the go-to person” in my field (and how that felt surprisingly bittersweet). We’ll talk about how trust is built over time, how learning and evolving keeps you sharp, and how it’s possible to be unforgettable without being the loudest in the room.

    Whether you’re just starting out or already well into your business journey, this is your reminder that you don’t need to hustle harder — you just need to keep showing up, doing what you say you’ll do, and staying true to the kind of business you actually want to run.

    🛠️ Helpful Links:
    🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
    📖 Read my book
    💬 Work with me

    Where are you on the journey — still finding your voice or already building a legacy? Message me on Instagram @libbylangley or connect with me on LinkedIn. I’d love to hear your story.

    Here’s to being the kind of unforgettable that truly matters.

    Libby x.

    28 min

About Messy Business - with Libby Langley

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Messy Business is a podcast about business and work, and all the things we’ve been taught to believe about both. It’s here to help you think better, not just know more.