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  • TOP 5: Designing a Plan for Success with Jess Williams of Designs in the Shires

    Welcome to Episode 7 of The Leaky Bucket Podcast.


    In this episode, I am with a special guest Jess Williams about how she managed to implement a positive transformation within her secretly struggling business, Design in the Shires .

    We hear Jess explain how herself and her partner, Ben, were thrown in at the deep end without a true understanding of vital business processes; what led them to seek a way to change their company; and how they've managed to go from working in the business to working on it.

    Enjoy Listening and may your Business KEEP THRIVING!

    -Ian Morgan


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    34 min
  • TOP 6: Secrets of Successful Strategic and Financial Planning

    Welcome to Episode 10 of the Leaky Bucket podcast.

    In this episode, I continue to explain how to carry out effective strategic and financial planning.

    I went through the eight steps of creating the company budget and financial plan; go into depth about why it's so important to cultivate your mindset for long-lasting success; and discuss how your personal circumstances and goals can affect the financials of the business.


    Enjoy Listening and may your Business KEEP THRIVING!

    -Ian Morgan
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    32 min
  • TOP 7: Plugging the Leaks

    Welcome to Episode 5 of The Leaky Bucket Podcast.


    Here I discussed about how secretly struggling
    entrepreneurs can plug the leaks in their businesses.

    I touched the definition of plugging the leaks, and how it can be a vital step to help the financial health of the business. I'll take you through the step-by-step process that can save both time and money; and why it could make the difference by adding 10% to your bottom line.

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    16 min
  • TOP 8: Sales and Value Proposition

    Welcome to Episode 3 of The Leaky Bucket Podcast.

    I talk about how secretly struggling entrepreneurs need to view sales and value propositions.

    I explained how to transition from the initial start-up phase of sales into a more targeted and effective one for a growing company; I gave a helpful example from a real-life company of how this was put into practice; and how this can be beneficial in your journey to financial freedom.

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    12 min
  • TOP 9: How to Prevent an Emotional Reaction (BTS)

    Welcome to Episode 6 of The Leaky Bucket Podcast.


    In this episode, I will take us behind the scenes in our own business to share a recent situation that could have caused a huge issue - but didn't.

    You'll hear me explain the story behind an employee deciding to leave, throwing a spanner in the works; how we managed to prevent an emotional reaction - all while still being able to healthily vent our frustrations; and how we turned a potential catastrophe into a wonderful opportunity.

    Enjoy Listening and may your Business KEEP THRIVING!

    -Ian Morgan
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    23 min
  • TOP 10: How To Create A Solid Business Plan With Two Sides of A4

    Welcome to Episode 9 of the Leaky Bucket podcast.

    In this episode, I talked about the importance of strategic planning for secretly struggling entrepreneurs.

    I explained why having a clean, clear cut plan for your business is vital - and how it should fit on one or two sides of A4 paper; determining your personal goal and how to work towards it; and challenging your beliefs with a SWOT test for every crucial area.


    Enjoy Listening and may your Business KEEP THRIVING!

    -Ian Morgan
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    20 min
  • RANK 11: Pancakes and Persistence: Laura Evans' Story of Overcoming Challenges and Finding Success

    Hi there, and welcome to another exciting episode of the Leaky Bucket Podcast!

    Today, we have a very special guest with us, Laura Evans from SISU Pancakes, based in Cheltenham.

    Now, let me tell you, trying to describe SISU Pancakes is like trying to explain a deliciously unique blend of a pancake and a cake - it's simply something you have to experience for yourself!

    In this episode, Laura shares her incredible #journey and the #challenges she faced in her childhood that ultimately shaped her into the strong, determined individual she is today. We'll also delve into her career outside of business and how it influenced the qualities she brings into her #entrepreneurial endeavors.

    One of the most inspiring aspects of Laura's story is how she persevered through failure after failure until one mistake turned into a catalyst for #success. We'll explore the mindset and values that drove her to keep pushing forward, even when the going got tough.

    Laura's outlook on life is truly remarkable. She believes that success is not a destination, but a continuous journey, and she's purposeful in the way she lives her life. She's a true example of someone who has found #happiness and #fulfillment by making conscious decisions and prioritising what truly matters to her.

    So, if you're ready for an #uplifting and #motivating conversation with an incredible entrepreneur, then don't wait any longer!

    You won't want to miss it!

     #theleakybucket #podcast #financialpodcast #businessguidepodcast #sisupancakes #chentelham #business

    If you like to learn more on what Adrian and Ben do, head on to their business' socials:
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    46 min
  • RANK 12: How to Prepare a Business for Exit with Darryl Bates - Brownsword of Succession Plus

    Darryl is a dynamic, driven Business Consultant and Coach with over 20 years of experience and passion for creating successful outcomes for founder-led businesses.

    He is a great connector, team builder, problem solver, and inspirer — showing the way through complexity to simplicity.

    Darryl together with his team raise awareness of the fact that as a business owner, if you want to get the most from your life’s work and exit on your terms, then you need to prepare for exit and make your business attractive for a buyer.
     
    The problem that occurs when this doesn’t happen is that;

    · Only 10-40 % of businesses that go to market actually get sold!
    · And, of those that do get sold, the deal is structured in a way that means the owners have to work through an ‘earn out’ period to realise full valuation.
    · And more that 50% of these earnouts don’t get completed either because the goal posts are moved, or the owners have run out of energy.


    This can be avoided if your business is exit ready, de-risking the deal for both the owners and the buyers.

    In this Episode Darryl generously gives his expertise in Preparing a Business for an Exit.

     
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    If you like to learn more on what DARRYL do, head on to his socials:
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    54 min
  • RANK 13: The Numbers Behind Your Marketing

    Welcome to Episode 8 of The Leaky Bucket Podcast.


    In this episode, I talked about how secretly struggling
    entrepreneurs can get a better grasp of the numbers behind their marketing.

    I explained how an incredible set of numbers from Google - 70, 10 and 2 - could prove the key to transforming your marketing; how to reverse engineer the entire process for success; and why setting your stall out clearly to potential customers is vital in order to clarify your marketing message.

    Enjoy Listening and may your Business KEEP THRIVING!

    -Ian Morgan
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    19 min
  • RANK 14: Have You Set Your Business Up To Fail?

    Welcome to Episode 4 of The Leaky Bucket Podcast.

    In this Episode, I tackled about how secretly struggling
    entrepreneurs may have set their businesses up to fail.

    I explained, through the real-life example of Jess and Ben - who run a design agency - how their business wasn't set up to thrive; how they managed to reframe the way they viewed their work and potential clients; and the benefits that these changes brought about within their business and personal lives.

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    13 min

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Most service businesses are leaking profit — through costs they've stopped questioning, margins they've never properly tested, clients they've quietly lost, and revenue they've never asked…