Starting the Conversation

Starting the Conversation

By Alice BenhamBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Starting the Conversation episodes

  • How Naomi found joy, balance and control after 7 years in business

    When Naomi joined ON IT she had just let go of a major client and for the first time, was ready to ask herself what *she* wanted from her growth. In the last 18 months she has taken consistent action towards a business model that will match her previous income, but allow the work/life balance and fulfilment she'd been missing. Tune in to learn how.

    Join ON IT 2027 and give yourself the structure Naomi has used to achieve her growth.

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    Connect with Naomi: Instagram

    28 min
  • How to put your business first, even when client work feels urgent (399)

    If your growth always falls to the bottom of the list - this episode is for you.

    Put shortly, if you don't make time for your business you won't see the growth you deserve. The client work, admin and day-today work will always feel more urgent, but here's the mindset shift and routine that will help you make time for your business.

    ON IT 2027 Waitlist & Spaces - join the program that holds you accountable to your business growth, no matter how 'busy' you are.

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    Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

    22 min
  • How Elizabeth worked less, protected against AI and maintained revenue

    Elizabeth entered this year with an established business, but ready to find more fulfilment and connection within her work. Her intentions were to spend less time on Zoom, reduce her 1:1 workload and protect herself from the rise of AI - and in this conversation we unpacked how she made that happen, and how coworking especially has played a key role.

    Join ON IT 2027 and give yourself the structure Elizabeth has used to achieve her growth.

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    Connect with Elizabeth - Instagram, Podcast, Website

    26 min
  • How Faye broke a growth plateau by scaling her visibility and client bookings

    Faye has been in business for 17 years(!) and for the last few, has felt her growth begin to slow. This year, she's been working ON her business to get out of her comfort zone, increase her visibility, launch her own events and move the business forwards - listen in to learn how.

    Join ON IT 2027 and give yourself the structure Faye has used to achieve her growth.

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    Connect with Faye - Website, Instagram

    26 min
  • How Rachel hit her 2026 revenue target by JUNE & hit record breaking sales

    Rachel entered this year ready to focus on business growth after a pivot in 2025. And it's safe to say, she achieved that growth and then some! Tune in to learn how she increased her revenue, bounced back from challenges and prioritised the tracking habits that matter, but are so easily ignored.

    Join ON IT 2027 and give yourself the structure Rachel has used to achieve her growth.

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    Connect with Rachel - Instagram, Podcast, Website

    25 min
  • You've hit a plateau, now what? How to kickstart your growth (394)

    If your growth has slowed, or you're wondering where to take your business next - this episode is for you.

    Tune in to reflect on why you feel stagnant, how to know if it's a bad thing and most importantly, what to do next to get new clarity and move forwards.

    Free 2027 Vision Workshop - clarify your next level of growth and learn how to make it happen in 2027

    Join the ON IT 2027 Waitlist - be first in line for the program hundreds of business owners to clarify their vision, set goals and track progress

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    Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

    20 min
  • Why you hate your business, and how to make it work for YOU (393)

    Ever feel like your business is working for everyone but you? This episode is for you.

    Let's unpack why you're feeling unfulfilled in your business and what it practically looks like to define and work towards our definition of success. Let's give you the fulfilment, time freedom and reward you deserve.

    Free Resources:

    2027 Vision Workshop - clarify your definition of success and make it happen in 2027 3 Vision Prompts - the exact exercises I do with clients to explore and clarify their vision

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    Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

    21 min
  • Want more consistent and steady results? These 6 steps will unlock it (392)

    If your business growth feels like a constant cycle of busy months, quiet months and wondering what's coming next, this episode is for you. Over 60% of business owners I surveyed said they wanted more consistent results. But what if consistency isn't actually what we should be aiming for?

    In this episode, I'm sharing 6 practical ways to create more predictable, sustainable growth in your business. From your identity and goals to your business model and marketing, these are the most important actions to consider

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Register for the free 2027 vision and strategy taster session
    • Download the free Q4 Sales Planner
    • Join the ON IT waitlist to be first to hear when doors open next month

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    Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

    23 min
  • 5 reasons my content was failing and how I fixed the strategy (391)

    If your marketing isn't as consistent, strategic or effective as you'd like, then this is the episode for you.

    I'm breaking down exactly why my content was failing and most importantly - the 5 practical steps I took to solve the issues and move forwards strategically. No blueprints or fluffy advice here, just an honest chat about why marketing is so challenging and how I've taken back control.

    Free Masterclass - 3 questions to craft a memorable reputation and reverse engineer your vision.

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    Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

    30 min

About Starting the Conversation

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Tune in to hear from Alice Benham - strategist, speaker and best-selling author - as she debunks what it takes to grow, normalises the messy middle and documents her journey with transparency. Come…

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