Nauti Nerds

How do you land your first clients as a new entrepreneur? In this episode, I share how I grew my solo gig into a thriving agency.

What You’ll Discover:

• Network Power: How to use friends, family, and LinkedIn to spread the word.
• Strategic Work: When and why discounted services can build your portfolio.
• LinkedIn Goldmine: How to target your ideal clients with precision outreach.
• Standout Networking: Creative ways to be memorable at events and meetups.

Start bold, hustle smart, and turn your network into your net worth.

Nauti Nerds is produced by Urban Podcasts.

Kickstart your 2025 business grind with Chrome extensions that pack a punch. In this episode, I’m sharing my must-have tools to save time, cut costs, and keep you at peak performance. From effortless bookmark management to streamlined client outreach, these game-changers will supercharge your tech stack with unmatched productivity.

These digital sidekicks snag discounts, pinpoint exact hex colours, and block online distractions. I’ll break down their quirks and why they’re vital for a razor-sharp workflow.

Nauti Nerds is produced by Urban Podcasts.

Long-term contracts can trap agencies, not empower them. In this episode, you’ll learn why contracts often backfire, shattering trust and pushing clients away.

From my freelance days with agencies hiding sloppy work behind rigid contracts, I reveal how 30-day notices and break clauses build loyalty, not obligation.

Nauti Nerds is produced by Urban Podcasts.

Solo or teamed up? As an entrepreneur, I’ve wrestled with this question, and in this episode, I spill the tea. Going it alone meant late nights, tough calls, and the weight of every decision. Partnering with Jake changed everything—his perspective saved me from bad moves and fuelled our wins. From client chaos to time zone headaches, a co-founder who gets it is a game-changer.

Service businesses may not need investors but thrive on camaraderie. Product ventures often demand cash to scale fast. When Jake joined Nautilus before our growth spike, his support helped us navigate chaos and seize opportunities I’d have missed solo. Whether you’re flying solo or scaling, find your people—co-founder, mentor, or therapist—to stay grounded and keep pushing.

Nauti Nerds is produced by Urban Podcasts.

Sick of hearing you need a 5am routine to crush it as an entrepreneur? This episode kills that myth dead. You’ll learn how to thrive as a business owner without a rigid schedule, sparked by an agency owner’s Instagram question. As a CEO who runs on flexibility (and maybe some ADHD), I share my playbook for staying productive with a loose plan, using tools like monday.com to avoid overthinking and keep momentum—without losing sleep or sanity.

Hustle doesn’t mean 24/7 grind—it’s about smart effort. You’ll see how I juggle client calls, fencing, dog walks, or late-night emails, adapting to life’s chaos without a cookie-cutter routine.

Nauti Nerds is produced by Urban Podcasts.

In this episode, I share my go-to apps for running a business like a pro: Slack for killer team chats, HubSpot for seamless integrations, and Monday.com’s project boards with automations to nail SEO and sales tracking. I share how Quiller.ai whips up sharp proposals fast and Xero makes multi-currency accounting simple, saving serious time.

I also dive into personal hacks: Oura Ring for tracking sleep and stress to stay sharp, Zoom’s AI summaries to tame wild meetings.

Nauti Nerds is produced by Urban Podcasts.

Can you grow an agency without losing your soul? I’m sharing how we scaled ours, from social media roots to launching digital PR that lifted our domain authority. No fluff—just testing, refining, and delivering what truly works for clients.

I dive into why we never pitch untested ideas, how solid systems keep burnout at bay, and the art of balancing in-house control with client empowerment. If you’re an agency owner hungry for authentic growth, this one’s for you.

Nauti Nerds is produced by Urban Podcasts.

Outsourcing phone calls saved my business—chaos to calm in a flash. Drowning in calls, client meetings, and a nonstop office phone, we got a virtual receptionist that handles calls, books appointments, and filters leads for pennies. It’s freed us to focus and scale fast.

Plumbers, cleaners, agency heads—pay attention. Can’t miss a call but can’t afford a receptionist? In this episode, I break down how call handling services bring custom scripts and 24/7 coverage, saving time and snagging every lead.
 

Nightmare clients can tank your sanity and business. I’m spilling the tea on spotting troublemakers—ghosters who dodge budgets, micromanagers who think they’re experts, and “can you just” types begging for freebies. I’ve got the cringe-worthy stories and hard-earned lessons from years in the grind.

This isn’t just a rant. You’ll get a no-nonsense playbook to sidestep these traps—craft proposals that protect you and master the art of saying “no” without guilt. Packed with practical tips and wisdom, this episode is your guide to keeping your cool and your business intact.

Nauti Nerds is produced by Urban Podcasts.

No marketing budget? No problem. If I were starting from scratch today, I’d focus on practical, high-impact steps: master basic SEO, optimise Google My Business for quick visibility, create a sleek website as my digital hub, engage on social media to keep people hooked, and cautiously test ads without overspending.

In this episode, you’ll learn what to focus on first, how to avoid rookie mistakes, figure out where your marketing’s slipping, how to stretch every penny and why showing up consistently matters more than throwing around cash.

Nauti Nerds is produced by Urban Podcasts.