Small and Mighty Conversations

Season 2, kicks off with the first business expert to join us this season, the Co-Founder of Not On The High Street and Holly & Co, Holly Tucker MBE. Holly chats to me about growing a business from the kitchen table to a multi-million turnover, starting again with her new venture the creative agency Holly & Co as well as what to consider when raising investment and what she looks for when investing in people and products herself. There's also lots of chat about my favourite social media app - Instagram!

Full show notes http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S2E1 (http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S2E1)

Website: smallandmighty.co (Smallandmighty.co)

Instagram: @samburgessuk (instagram.com/samburgessuk)

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/)

In the final episode of season one, I catch up with Lola Hoad, a creative entrepreneur and business brains behind LH Design and One Girl Band. We talk about running TWO businesses simultaneously, why a community is the key to success as a solopreneur and how launching a podcast has benefited our businesses.

Full show notes http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E10 (http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E10)

Website: smallandmighty.co (Smallandmighty.co)

Instagram: @samburgessuk (instagram.com/samburgessuk)

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/)

 

Links mentioned

http://www.thedesigntrust.co.uk/

https://www.indieretailacademy.com/

https://www.indieretailacademy.com/

In episode nine, I chat with Emily Carr about her career journey from pharmacist to the small business owner of Create Gift Love a business that has boomed in the last five years and has made it onto the exclusive bestsellers list on Not on the High Street (NOTHS). Emily shares what it's like to be married to your business partner and her advice for anyone starting on their entrepreneurial journey.

Full show notes http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E9 (http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E9)

Website: smallandmighty.co (https://publish.blubrry.com/content/Smallandmighty.co)

Instagram: @samburgessuk (https://publish.blubrry.com/content/instagram.com/samburgessuk)

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/)

Connect with Emily

Website: http://creatigiftlove.co.uk

Instagram: http://instagram.com/creategiftlove

Facebook http://facebook.com/creategiftlove.co.uk

Links mentioned

http://wix.com

http://www.basepoint.co.uk/

In episode eight, I chat to Helena Murphy, serial entrepreneur, business coach and investor helping entrepreneurs become more investable and grow international brands. Helena shares her journey from eBay girl boss at 16 to how she came to found The Guide to Growth, as well as some top tips for sustainable business and what investors look for.

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Full show notes http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E8 (http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E8)

Website: smallandmighty.co (https://publish.blubrry.com/content/Smallandmighty.co)

Instagram: @samburgessuk (https://publish.blubrry.com/content/instagram.com/samburgessuk)

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/)

Connect with Helena

Website http://theguidetogrowth.com (http://theguidetogrowth.com)

Instagram http://instagram.com/theguidetogrowth (http://instagram.com/theguidetogrowth)

Facebook http://facebook.com/theguidetogrowth (http://facebook.com/theguidetogrowth)

Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-guide-to-growth-podcast/id1262899576 (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-guide-to-growth-podcast/id1262899576)

 

Links mentioned

http://Unroll.me (http://Unroll.me) - no longer available in the UK due to GDPR

http://www.miraclemorning.com/ (http://www.miraclemorning.com/)

http://floom.com (http://floom.com)

In episode seven, I chat to Lizzie Elsey Founder of Elizabeth Scarlett, THE homeware brand you will have seen all over Instagram. We chat about what she does in her downtime to help her stay focused and productive in the office, how she sources new wholesale accounts and what role Instagram and influencer marketing plays in her business.

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Full show notes http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E7 (http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E7)

Website: smallandmighty.co (https://publish.blubrry.com/content/Smallandmighty.co)

Instagram: @samburgessuk (https://publish.blubrry.com/content/instagram.com/samburgessuk)

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/)

Connect with Lizzie

Website http://elizabethscarlett.com

Instagram http://instagram.com/elizabethscarlett

Twitter: http://twitter.com/EScarlettLdn

Pinterest http://pinterest.com/lizziescarlett/

Facebook http://facebook.com/elizabethscarlettlondon

 

Links mentioned

http://www.houseandgardenfestival.com/

Laura Jane Williams http://www.superlativelyrude.com/

In episode six, I talk to Sam Lennie, Australia's leading natural therapist. We talk about moving your business 10,000 miles across the world, Facebook Advertising and business mentors!

Connect with Me

Full show notes http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E6 (http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E6)

Website: smallandmighty.co (https://publish.blubrry.com/content/Smallandmighty.co)

Instagram: @samburgessuk (https://publish.blubrry.com/content/instagram.com/samburgessuk)

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/)

 

Connect with Sam

Website: http://www.samanthalennietherapy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthalennietherapy/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samanthalennietherapy

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.xero.com/uk/

https://www.instagram.com/themarmaladeskyau/

This week's episode is a "minisode" with my top tips on how to gain influence with your audience on Instagram and why having a K next to your follower figure isn't the verification of a successful small business.

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Full show notes http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E5 (http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E5)

Website: smallandmighty.co (https://publish.blubrry.com/content/Smallandmighty.co)

Instagram: @samburgessuk (https://publish.blubrry.com/content/instagram.com/samburgessuk)

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/)

 

Links mentioned:

Sign up to In-The-Co (formally The Edit) & receive my free Instagram ebook https://www.smallandmighty.co/newsletter

http://Markerly.com

In episode four, I talk to Annabel Bird, founder of Bleak House. We chat about getting fired, writing business plans, using Instagram to market your business and what's in a brand name.

 

Connect with Me

Full show notes http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E5 (http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E5)

Website: smallandmighty.co (https://publish.blubrry.com/content/Smallandmighty.co)

Instagram: @samburgessuk (https://publish.blubrry.com/content/instagram.com/samburgessuk)

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/)

 

Connect with Annabel

Website: http://bleakhouse.london

Instagram: http://instagram.com/bleakhouse.london

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Live Plan https://www.liveplan.com/

Princes Trust Business Plan https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/tools-resources/business-tools/business-plans

Find out your Myers Briggs Personality Type https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

Yeshen Venema https://www.yeshen.uk/

Marlene Lee Photographer http://www.marlene-lee.com/

Abigail Ahern Retail Masterclass https://abigailahern.com/collections/design-school

Hilary Rushford http://deanstreetsociety.com/

In episode three, I talk to Jennie Hogg, founder of Lois Avery. We discuss how important the Instagram community is for both sales and sanity and using your family as a sounding board for new ideas.

 

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Full show notes http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E3 (http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E3)

Website: smallandmighty.co (https://publish.blubrry.com/content/Smallandmighty.co)

Instagram: @samburgessuk (https://publish.blubrry.com/content/instagram.com/samburgessuk)

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/)

 

Connect with Jenny

website: loisavery.com (loisavery.com)

instagram @loisavery (instagram.com/loisavery)

In episode two, I talk to Lizzie Burckhardt, founder of Needle Knitwear. We discuss running a business with a baby, how Instagram impacts her sales and landing Anthropologie as a wholesaler as well as whether Google Adwords are worth the money?

Connect with Me

Full show notes http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E2 (http://smallandmighty.co/podcast/S1E2)

Website: smallandmighty.co (https://publish.blubrry.com/content/Smallandmighty.co)

Instagram: @samburgessuk (https://publish.blubrry.com/content/instagram.com/samburgessuk)

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/)

Connect with Lizzie

Website: http://www.needleboutique.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/needleknits/

Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.bigsmallbusiness.co.uk/ https://pampelone.com/