This episode is all about mental wellness, a topic that goes hand in hand with the pressures of running a business.

Richard and Lee talk about how burnout shows up for each of them, from feeling frantic and overwhelmed, to becoming withdrawn and unmotivated. The conversation explores the difficult cycle many entrepreneurs face (the guilt of taking time for themselves versus the resentment they feel toward the business). They share some of the practical strategies they now use to manage the pressure, from scheduling personal time to a powerful mindset shift for dealing with stress.

You'll probably find this one ridiculously relatable (and maybe a timely reminder that looking after yourself is vital).

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What does work life balance really mean when you run your own business?

In this episode of Richly Told, Richard and Lee share their honest experiences trying to follow the so-called rules of balance and how it nearly derailed their business.

From switching off phones at 5pm to resenting clients who called outside hours, they talk about the pressures, the myths, and how they finally found their own rhythm. This is a refreshing look at what balance really looks like beyond the curated feeds and advice from strangers on the internet.

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When has anything ever gone exactly to plan?

In this first episode of Richly Told, Richard and Lee talk about why rigid business plans rarely survive the real world and how life’s curveballs often turn into the best stories. They share how sickness delayed this podcast launch, lessons from ventures that “failed” on paper but opened new doors, and why staying flexible always wins over being perfect.

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Richly Told shares honest, messy and practical stories about life, work and the lessons learned along the way. Richard and Lee have built businesses around the world and know things rarely go as expected.

Each episode brings real stories and insights from Lee’s book Once Upon a Time in Small Business - plus a few they left out.

If you like true stories, useful takeaways and hearing how people handle life’s curveballs, come along for a bunch of tales - richly told, and always real.