In almost 400 podcast episodes I've told a lot of other peoples' business stories, but never my own. Until today. I love hearing peoples origin stories. It's equal parts interesting and affirming to be reminded just how messy and in my case - accidental - the early days can be.

Tune in to learn about the first business I began age 15, the reason I quit school to be a professional elf (seriously, that's true) and how a hotel breakfast led me to run a business at 17.

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Ready to end the year strong? These free resources are for you:

Q4 Sales Plan Template - set your revenue goal and reverse engineer it - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/sales-planner

My 100k Strategy - free workshop unpacking how to maximise your results in Q4 - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/free-workshops-sales-strategy

Your 2027 Vision - free workshop to clarify your vision and unpack the method that will get you there in 2027 - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/free-workshops-your-2027-vision

Remember that feeling of a new pencil case, a blank notebook and a completely clean slate? That's the exact energy we're bringing into our businesses this September. Trying to drag yourself back into the zone after time off can often feel like pushing a boulder uphill. Today, we're tackling how to bring that "back-to-school" energy into Q4 - hopefully, you'll start to feel genuinely excited about the months ahead. What did you think of today's episode? Let me know in the comments, and feel free to let me know if there's anything else you'd want to hear me share in the coming months._____

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Can you actually take a full month off from running a business? I've taken every August off since 2020. I know that might sound a bit crazy depending on where you're at right now, but for me, it's just how my business operates. In today's episode, I'm breaking down the 4 steps that make this kind of structured time off possible. Spoiler: it's not about luck, it's just intentional planning.

How did today's episode land with you? If there's anything specific you want me to cover when I'm back in September, drop it in the comments or send me a DM over on Instagram.

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Struggle to switch off in the evenings, at weekends or for a holiday? As business owners, it can often feel hard to put boundaries in place which prevent work from spilling into all of our free time (and headspace).

In today's episode, I'm sharing the exact steps I've taken to finally get my evenings and weekends back. I've found it hard at times to figure out who Alice Benham is, away from Alice Benham Limited, so I hope sharing some of these practices helps you to navigate your own.

What did you think of today's episode? Let me know in the comments and feel free to let me know if there's anything else you'd want to hear me share!

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I am busier than I've been in a long time..! Between back-to-back launches, brand partnerships, and traveling for work, my capacity has been tested.

Being busy is part of the journey when running a business so in today's episode I'm giving you my survival guide - a system I've developed over the last few years to help when things begin to ramp up. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts or ideas for future episodes, in the comments.

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We talk a lot about how to make more money, but what happens next? For a lot of us, the honest answer is nothing - we just let it sit in our bank account. While having a healthy buffer feels safe or paying yourself more feels nice, leaving your business finances completely idle means you're missing out on a massive opportunity to spark your next stage of growth.

In this episode, we're unpacking exactly how to shift your mindset from saving cash to maximising it. Just four easily actionable steps you can implement this week.

If you liked this episode then:

• Download my free money masterclasses here
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Has this year run away with you? With just 6 months left before 2027, today we're sitting down to discuss how to set midyear goals that you'll actually achieve.

Ready to apply these steps to your goal setting? ON IT is the perfect way to stay accountable to your goals. The doors are closing this Friday and won't open again this year - click here to find out more and join us before the Q3 goal setting session next week.

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Want a glimpse into the workings of a successful business? As a strategist, I work with hundreds of different entrepreneurs, every single year. What comes with that is learning various habits that you could adopt, today, to become the most successful version of yourself.

Ready to adopt these habits consistently? The doors to my core program ON IT are now open for the only time this year - to find out more and fill the next 6 months with intentional growth click here.

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Feeling overwhelmed by lists, goals and ideas? This episode is for you. I'm exploring the 5 causes of your overwhelm, and how to effectively do something about it.

Ready to realign your vision and plans for the next 6 months? Doors to ON IT are reopening for the only time this year, if you'd like to join the free taster workshop, you can sign up here.

As always, I would love to hear your thoughts or ideas for future episodes, in the comments.

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Don't lose momentum - here's five ways to continue your growth as we enter the second half of 2026.

I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! As mentioned in the episode, the doors to my core program ON IT are reopening for the only time this year. To join the free taster workshop, realign your vision and learn more about ON IT, you can sign up here.

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