Real Talk (and a Slice of Cake) with Business Besties Emma & Leanne

Let’s talk about time… or more accurately, the lack of it.

In this episode of Real Talk and a Slice of Cake, we get stuck into one of the biggest struggles for new business owners: finding the time to get it all done. Whether you’re still in your 9–5, juggling family life, or running more than one business, you’ll relate to this one.

We’re sharing:

• Why being productive matters more than being busy
• The two simple time-management tools we actually use (spoiler: one involves Post-it notes)
• A sneaky trick to get more done in 45 minutes than you usually do in half a day
• Why crossing things off your list feels SO damn good (even if you write them down just to cross them off)

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about getting things done, keeping it simple, and building momentum...even when life is full.

🔗 Links & Resources:

💥 The £99 (or Less) Offer Idea Generator Prompt
Plug this prompt into ChatGPT and get 5 low-ticket offer ideas your audience will actually want to buy.

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/free-01

Want support building your business without the overwhelm?Check out our Business Builder here:

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/free-02

☎️ Join our free bi-weekly 'don't ask google, ask us' call where we can help you first hand move the needle in your business.

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/dagau-425226

📱 Connect with us on Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/simplify.business.success
https://www.facebook.com/simplifybusinesssuccess
https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplify-business-success/

🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@SimplifyBusinessSuccess

Final Thought:

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Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure who to ask? That’s exactly why we created our free drop-in sessions.

In this episode, Emma and Leanne pull back the curtain on their biweekly ‘Don’t Ask Google, Ask Us’ sessions — free, informal, supportive Zoom calls where you can get real answers to your business questions without having to trawl the internet (or annoy your partner again).

We’re chatting about:

• Why we created these sessions (and the real gap we’re trying to fill)
• What makes them different from Googling or AI-generated advice
• How they work, what to expect, and why no question is too silly
• The kind of support we wish we’d had when we started out

Whether you're stuck, second-guessing, or swimming in tabs, this is your reminder that you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Come and pick our brains, soak up the support, and leave with clarity and momentum — minus the pitch.

Come to Our Next Session!

📅 Every other Wednesday at 12:30pm (UK time)
Free to join. Come for 10 minutes or the full hour.
Bring your questions, your overwhelm, and (ideally) some cake.

➡️ Register here: subscribepage.io/dagas

🔗 Links & Resources:

💥 The £99 (or Less) Offer Idea Generator Prompt
Plug this prompt into ChatGPT and get 5 low-ticket offer ideas your audience will actually want to buy.

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/free-01

Want support building your business without the overwhelm?Check out our Business Builder here:

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/free-02

☎️ Join our free bi-weekly 'don't ask google, ask us' call where we can help you first hand move the needle in your business.

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/dagau-425226

📱 Connect with us on Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/simplify.business.success
https://www.facebook.com/simplifybusinesssuccess
https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplify-business-success/

🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@SimplifyBusinessSuccess

Final Thought:

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In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest time drains (and pressure points) for new business owners: social media. With so many platforms out there, it’s easy to feel like you should be everywhere...but we’re here to tell you: you absolutely don’t have to be.

We break down:

• Why being on all the platforms can actually slow your growth
• How to choose the right platform(s) for your business
• The importance of knowing your ideal client (and where they hang out)
• Why enjoying the platform you’re on really does matter
• The difference between “this feels new and scary” vs. “this just isn’t for me”

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, second-guessing your content, or constantly chasing consistency, this is the episode you need.

💡 Key Takeaway:

Pick the platforms that make sense for your business and your audience, then go all in on doing them well. You don’t need to be everywhere. You just need to be consistent where it counts.

🔗 Links & Resources:

💥 The £99 (or Less) Offer Idea Generator Prompt
Plug this prompt into ChatGPT and get 5 low-ticket offer ideas your audience will actually want to buy.

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/free-01

Want support building your business without the overwhelm?Check out our Business Builder here:

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/free-02

☎️ Join our free bi-weekly 'don't ask google, ask us' call where we can help you first hand move the needle in your business.

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/dagau-425226

📱 Connect with us on Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/simplify.business.success
https://www.facebook.com/simplifybusinesssuccess
https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplify-business-success/

🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@SimplifyBusinessSuccess

Final Thought:

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In this episode, we’re taking it back to one of the biggest milestones in your business journey...that very first sale.

We share our own experiences (and the nerves that came with them!), and break down what really matters when you’re trying to get your first, or next, paying client.

This is for you if:

• You’ve been quietly working behind the scenes but the sales aren’t landing
• You’re overwhelmed with tech, tools, or 'must-haves'
• You feel like you’ve done everything but still hear crickets

You’ll hear:

• Why your audience is more important than your logo
• The 3 key questions to ask if you're not selling (and what to do about it)
• What role your messaging and content really play in making sales
• Why visibility matters and how to build connection, not just followers
• The tech you actually need to take payment and track your income
• Why overcomplicating = missed sales (and what to simplify instead)

Plus, we talk about how people buy from people and why showing up as you (yes, really) is a huge part of selling with confidence.

🛠️ Practical Takeaway:

If you’re stuck at 'no sales' go back to basics:
💬 Are you speaking to the right people?
🎯 Are you solving a real problem or desire?
💡 Are you making it easy for someone to buy?

Simplify the steps. Focus on connection. And just keep showing up.

🔗 Links & Resources:

💥 The £99 (or Less) Offer Idea Generator Prompt
Plug this prompt into ChatGPT and get 5 low-ticket offer ideas your audience will actually want to buy.

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/free-01

Want support building your business without the overwhelm?Check out our Business Builder here:

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/free-02

☎️ Join our free bi-weekly 'don't ask google, ask us' call where we can help you first hand move the needle in your business.

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/dagau-425226

📱 Connect with us on Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/simplify.business.success
https://www.facebook.com/simplifybusinesssuccess
https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplify-business-success/

🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@SimplifyBusinessSuccess

Final Thought:

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This episode, we're diving into a big one...success. What does it really mean? Who gets to define it? And why is it so easy to chase someone else’s version without stopping to ask what you actually want?

We’re stripping away the noise and helping you get really honest about your own version of success...in business, in life, and everywhere in between.

We talk about:

• Why success doesn’t always look like six figures and Bali retreats
• The unlearning that happens when you leave corporate life behind
• Why dreaming big can feel scary (and how to make it feel doable)
• Tools to help you define success on your terms like vision boards and letters to your future self
• How to reverse engineer your goals so you take action that actually matters
• Building in rewards to stay motivated along the way (yes, the handbag counts)

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Am I doing this right?”, this one’s for you.

🎯 Your Action Step:

Take 15 minutes this week to write a letter to your future self or create a simple vision board. Ask yourself:
✨ What does success really look like for me?
✨ How do I want my life and business to feel?

Start there. Build from that.

🔗 Links & Resources:

💥 The £99 (or Less) Offer Idea Generator Prompt
Plug this prompt into ChatGPT and get 5 low-ticket offer ideas your audience will actually want to buy.

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/free-01

Want support building your business without the overwhelm?Check out our Business Builder here:

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/free-02

☎️ Join our free bi-weekly 'don't ask google, ask us' call where we can help you first hand move the needle in your business.

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/dagau-425226

📱 Connect with us on Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/simplify.business.success
https://www.facebook.com/simplifybusinesssuccess
https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplify-business-success/

🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@SimplifyBusinessSuccess

Final Thought:

Hit Follow now and join us each week for the strategies,...

Welcome to the very first episode of Real Talk and a Slice of Cake with Emma & Leanne!

This is the place where strategy meets simplicity, and business gets served with a generous helping of honesty (and a side of cake… usually).

In this intro episode, we’re keeping it real, raw, and relatable. We’re not in a fancy podcast studio (Leanne’s in her office, Emma’s in her kitchen), and we’re not pretending to have it all figured out. What we do have is decades of business and corporate experience, a passion for helping others grow, and a big mission: to simplify the business journey.

We chat about:

• Why we created Simplify Business Success (or SBS as we like to call it)
• What’s often missing in the business world (spoiler: it’s clarity and all the pieces of the puzzle)
• How we met and discovered we’re weirdly in sync (three daughters, Diet Coke lovers, and August birthdays!)
• The real reason perfectionism is the ultimate progress-killer
• What you actually need (and don’t need) to start or grow your business

This isn’t about flashy jargon or selling you “the dream” – we’re bringing practical advice, personal stories, and a whole lot of humour to help you build success on your terms. Oh, and cake. Always cake.

If you enjoyed this episode, hit follow and leave us a review – it means the world and helps others find us too.

🔗 Links & Resources:

💥 The £99 (or Less) Offer Idea Generator Prompt
Plug this prompt into ChatGPT and get 5 low-ticket offer ideas your audience will actually want to buy.

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/free-01

Want support building your business without the overwhelm?Check out our Business Builder here:

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/free-02

☎️ Join our free bi-weekly 'don't ask google, ask us' call where we can help you first hand move the needle in your business.

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/dagau-425226

📱 Connect with us on Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/simplify.business.success
https://www.facebook.com/simplifybusinesssuccess
https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplify-business-success/

🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@SimplifyBusinessSuccess

Final Thought:

Hit Follow now and join us each week for the strategies,...

In this episode, we’re talking about the myth of being 'ready' to start a business and why waiting until everything is perfect can actually hold you back.

From Leanne’s all-singing, all-dancing website (that no one saw), to Emma’s reflections on breaking free from corporate conditioning, we’re sharing the messy, honest truth about what it actually takes to get started.

You’ll hear:

• Why visibility and mindset matter more than a polished website
• The moment Leanne nearly didn’t launch because she didn’t know what to name her business
• The habits we carry from corporate - and how to unlearn them
• How different working styles can lead to success
• Why our START Framework was born (and how to use it)
• The power of 'done is better than perfect' - and why we keep reminding ourselves of it

This one’s for anyone who feels stuck, is overthinking every step, or believes they need to have it all figured out to start. Spoiler alert: you don’t.

🎁 Free Resource Mentioned:
Grab your copy of Your Business Builder - our free step-by-step guide that follows the START Framework.
Use it to map out your business idea or do a quick mini audit of what’s working (and what’s missing).
👉 https://subscribepage.io/business-builder

🔗 Links & Resources:

💥 The £99 (or Less) Offer Idea Generator Prompt
Plug this prompt into ChatGPT and get 5 low-ticket offer ideas your audience will actually want to buy.

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/free-01

Want support building your business without the overwhelm?Check out our Business Builder here:

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/free-02

☎️ Join our free bi-weekly 'don't ask google, ask us' call where we can help you first hand move the needle in your business.

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/dagau-425226

📱 Connect with us on Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/simplify.business.success
https://www.facebook.com/simplifybusinesssuccess
https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplify-business-success/

🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@SimplifyBusinessSuccess

Final Thought:

Hit Follow now and join us each week for the strategies,...

If you're sick of empty advice, overwhelmed by all the 10-step success formulas, or drowning in open browser tabs trying to figure it all out...you're not alone. And you’re exactly who this podcast is for.

We’re Emma & Leanne, two straight-talking business strategists who’ve built four successful businesses over 6 decades combined (yep, we’re that experienced). We've seen it all, messed it up, figured it out and now we’re here to help you do it with less stress...and more cake.

🎧 In this trailer episode, you’ll hear:

• Why we’re done with jargon and hustle-culture nonsense
• Who this podcast is for (spoiler: it's probably you)
• What you can expect in every short, sharp, no-fluff episode
• Our promise: Real talk, real strategy, and a sprinkle of mischief

Whether you're turning your hobby into a hustle or stuck in WTF am I doing? mode...we've got you.

🔗 Links & Resources:

💥 The £99 (or Less) Offer Idea Generator Prompt
Plug this prompt into ChatGPT and get 5 low-ticket offer ideas your audience will actually want to buy.

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/free-01

Want support building your business without the overwhelm?Check out our Business Builder here:

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/free-02

☎️ Join our free bi-weekly 'don't ask google, ask us' call where we can help you first hand move the needle in your business.

https://info.simplifybusinesssuccess.com/dagau-425226

📱 Connect with us on Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/simplify.business.success
https://www.facebook.com/simplifybusinesssuccess
https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplify-business-success/

🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@SimplifyBusinessSuccess

Final Thought:

Hit Follow now and join us each week for the strategies,...