Small Business, Big Network

Andy Brown is a speaker, coach, and author of 'The Emotional Overdraft'. He wrote his book after hundreds of conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs and founders – all of which pointed to the fact that every single one of them was – to some extent or another - subsidising their business success at the cost of their own physical or mental wellbeing (what he calls their ‘emotional overdraft’).

Andy feels that by networking you can build your own personal business board around you, which will help reduce some of the stresses of entrepreneurship, and keep you out of the emotional overdraft.

Buy the book in the US - https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Overdraft-balancing-business-wellbeing/dp/1788605136/

Buy the book in the UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emotional-Overdraft-balancing-business-wellbeing/dp/1788605136/

Complete the free Emotional Overdraft Self-Assessment - https://emotionaloverdraft.com/self-assesment/

Connect with Andy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andybrownprofile/ (his main social channel where he produces lots of content)

Follow Emotional Overdraft on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andybrownauthor/

Get all the latest Emotional Overdraft articles - https://emotionaloverdraft.com/

Sophie Kirk is on a mission to revolutionise the way we perceive and approach mental health. Her dedication stems not only from a deep passion for helping people but also from her extensive experience in assessing, treating, and genuinely improving the lives of individuals grappling with mental health conditions.

Her journey began in private practice, where she honed her skills. Over the years, she transitioned to preventative programs, working with businesses and schools through Melp Co to instigate positive change. And developing the Melp App in recent years, harnessing ‘tech for good’ and moving forward through tech to create accessible and affordable tech based solutions. Sophie is passionate about harnessing tech and AI as a solution for the global mental health challenges faced, understanding that driving forward in this way will enable Melp Co to have a huge impact on the world.

Links – 

• Website, https://melp.org.uk
• Melp app (Google Play Store), https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.melp.findingyoursolution&gl=GB
• Melp App (Apple App Store), https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/melp/id6444534703
• Linked In, www.linkedin.com/in/sophiekirk-holistic
• Instagram, @sophie_melpco

Neil’s aim in life is to “Inspire before he Expires”. Neil is an international Business and Personal Development Speaker, Business Transformational Consultant, Trainer, Mentor & BNI Managing Area Director. He also runs an expert Marketing Mailing Service known as “Stuff the Rest”.

Neil's mantra is that you should leave the people you meet with something they didn't have before you met them - even if that's just a smile.

www.neilgiller.co.uk

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lord-neil-giller-radiator/

Message Neil via Linked In, Call 07985 346982 or email: [email protected]

Vicki Allen's journey has been an exciting mix of live broadcast, windsurfing waves, and now, conquering the digital seas as a Social Media Manager and Consultant at Ashore VA.

For ten years, Vicki thrived in the fast-paced world of television production, as Director and Vision Mixer on a live sports programme. But her adventurous spirit craved a change. Enter certified watersports instructor Vicki, teaching in the UK and Abu Dhabi! This experience honed her leadership skills and ability to adapt to new environments.

Land eventually called, and Vicki joined the Exe Sailing Club, transforming from Club Professional to Club Manager. Over eight years, she grew the club's community engagement and programmes, proving her dedication to fostering connections.

Never one to shy away from a challenge, Vicki charted a new course in 2022, founding Ashore VA. Since then, she's become a social media whiz, managing projects for clients from many industries. Her passion translates to results – increased visibility and engagement for her clients.

Website https://ashore-va.co.uk/

LinkedIn Personal https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-allen-social-media-manager/

LinkedIn Business https://www.linkedin.com/company/ashore-va/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Vicki.Ashore/

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

A Qualified Franchise Professional with the British Franchise Association, Rebecca Newenham is a business owner, mentor, franchise consultant and flexible working champion. After a successful career in corporate buying, she founded award-winning outsourcing agency Get Ahead in 2010 and welcomed her first franchisee in 2017. Rebecca helps other businesses realise the benefits of franchising as a consultant with Ashtons Franchise Consulting. She is author of Virtually Yours, a guide to finding flexible work through franchising. Rebecca also hosts a monthly networking group - LinkedIn Local Guildford and absolutely loves connecting business owners.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccanewenham/

Claire Hill is a self belief and businesses mentor, as well as the founder of The Vivid Business Club, a membership dedicated to supporting and uplifting business owners.

She is also the host of the No Rest for the Vivid podcast.

She's planning to start a new network in the Kent and Medway area which will be based more on making friends than doing business.

https://www.clairehill.uk

https://www.clairehill.uk/podcast

Flee Chavasse is the owner of Parker and Boots photography. She loves creating brand photography for business owners, as well as teaching children about photography, and being an NLP practitioner!

Flee says she came to networking late but is glad she discovered it.

This episode is kindly sponsored by ONLE - the network for people who like people! They are generously offering my listeners a free visit.

John Wilson is the Founder of Honest Video, a full-funnel video marketing agency for corporate clients. Honest specialise in beautiful corporate videos and work with the likes of AQA, Bauer Media, Thomson Reuters, Roche, and Asahi.

Recently, John co-founded Xplnr which produces animated explainer videos with fixed fees, streamlined processes, and a proven script model. Founded on delivering hundreds of videos for global companies.

John is also the founder of the walk-and-talk community which is a series of events for founders in Surrey, London, and the South East that brings founders together in an informal countryside setting.

https://honest.video/

https://www.xplnr.video/

https://walkandtalk.community/ 

Sign up link for the walk-and-talk community

This episode is kindly sponsored by Yeseo.

SEO is BORING - but only when you're doing it wrong! Visit https://www.yeseo.io for a free consultation.

Kelly Drewett is the founder of Kaydee Website and SEO Agency.

Kelly started her business at the tender age of 19 and has been running it for almost 25 years!

She now lives in France but networks with people back in the UK through online meetings which she loves.

As well as helping businesses with their websites and SEO Kelly also trains people do be able to do some of the work themselves. Have a look at the Web Untamed website for more info.

www.webuntamed.com

www.kaydee.net

This episode is kindly sponsored by ONLE - the network for people who like people! They are generously offering my listeners a free visit.

Find a suitable meeting at theonle.network/meeting-calendar and use the discount code: SBBNONLE

Blake Caldwell is one of the co-founders of Brotherhood-UK, a coaching business that helps people (predominantly, but not exclusively, men) be the best they can be.

Blake's background includes sport, sales and crisis intervention work for Children's Services.

He's very keen on fitness and mental health, and wants to help as many people as possible to feel good about themselves and their lives.

He recorded his side of this episode in his garden so you'll notice the birds in the background!

www.brotherhood-uk.com