Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast. Will Woodhams was appointed CEO of luxury, invitation-only bookmakers Fitzdares in 2018, entering the betting industry after a succession of marketing and advisory roles in fashion, luxury goods and high-end brands. Will, who is a real hero of mine, took the time to catch up with me on his 20 year career. We talked about the importance of presenting a more realistic viewpoint of running a business, including winging it, the smoke and mirrors in business and having the confidence to counteract feelings of fraudulence. Will chatted to me about our new obsession with young entrepreneurs and why they should prioritise their personal lives more. Will’s approach to business is refreshing, citing the importance of adaptability and agility, being able to take a call from anywhere, including a jet ski and simple, getting the fuck on. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast. Will Woodhams was appointed CEO of luxury, invitation-only bookmakers Fitzdares in 2018, entering the betting industry after a succession of marketing and advisory roles in fashion, luxury goods and high-end brands. Will, who is a real hero of mine, took the time to catch up with me on his 20 year career. We talked about the importance of presenting a more realistic viewpoint of running a business, including winging it, the smoke and mirrors in business and having the confidence to counteract feelings of fraudulence. Will chatted to me about our new obsession with young entrepreneurs and why they should prioritise their personal lives more. Will’s approach to business is refreshing, citing the importance of adaptability and agility, being able to take a call from anywhere, including a jet ski and simple, getting the fuck on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Busi-ness Podcast. Will Woodhams was appointed CEO of luxury, invitation-only bookmakers Fitzdares in 2018, entering the betting industry after a succession of marketing and advisory roles in fashion, luxury goods and high-end brands.&nbsp;Will, who is a real hero of mine, took the time to catch up with me on his 20 year career. We talked about the importance of presenting a more realistic viewpoint of running a business, including winging it, the smoke and mirrors in business and having the confidence to counteract feelings of fraudulence. Will chatted to me about our new obsession with young entrepreneurs and why they should prioritise their personal lives more. Will’s approach to business is refreshing, citing the importance of adaptability and agility, being able to take a call from anywhere, including a jet ski and simple, getting the fuck on. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Will Woodhams, CEO of Fitzdares.

I’m Emily Austen, founder and CEO of London based PR Agency, EMERGE. I am passionate about launching and scaling small businesses, and have been fortunate enough in my 13 year career, to work with some of the most exciting, category defining brands in the world. I started my business when I was 22 years old, fresh out of University. Since that time, the world has got louder. Our expectations have got harder, and our lives have become busier. Fobbing friends off with the stock answer we have all became accustomed to, ‘I’m so busy,’ is an attempt to compel, conflate and convince. But when did being too busy become a mark of status? Why is the goal to never have any free time? And just what the fuck is everyone doing? Are we setting unrealistic expectations for future entrepreneurs and business owners, by encouraging them that a maniacal approach to diarising is the standard? I'm really interested in the difference between busy lives, and full ones, and keen to understand how the smartest people I know create systems and processes to enable them to do it all. This podcast aims to give you a realistic, detailed insight into the honest stories, the failures, the triumphs, the intricacies, the mistakes, the come backs, the fuck ups, from those set to make their mark; the leaders, movers and shakers, trailblazers and game changers. We cover imposter syndrome, cashflow, hiring and firing, call out culture, resilience, anxiety, global growth, daily routines + knowing when to quit, choosing the best in the Busi-ness, to help you cut through the noise, and optimise your success.&nbsp;<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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I’m Emily Austen, founder and CEO of London based PR Agency, EMERGE. I am passionate about launching and scaling small businesses, and have been fortunate enough in my 13 year career, to work with some of the most exciting, category defining brands in the world. I started my business when I was 22 years old, fresh out of University. Since that time, the world has got louder. Our expectations have got harder, and our lives have become busier. Fobbing friends off with the stock answer we have all became accustomed to, ‘I’m so busy,’ is an attempt to compel, conflate and convince. But when did being too busy become a mark of status? Why is the goal to never have any free time? And just what the fuck is everyone doing? Are we setting unrealistic expectations for future entrepreneurs and business owners, by encouraging them that a maniacal approach to diarising is the standard? I'm really interested in the difference between busy lives, and full ones, and keen to understand how the smartest people I know create systems and processes to enable them to do it all. This podcast aims to give you a realistic, detailed insight into the honest stories, the failures, the triumphs, the intricacies, the mistakes, the come backs, the fuck ups, from those set to make their mark; the leaders, movers and shakers, trailblazers and game changers. We cover imposter syndrome, cashflow, hiring and firing, call out culture, resilience, anxiety, global growth, daily routines + knowing when to quit, choosing the best in the Busi-ness, to help you cut through the noise, and optimise your success.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m Emily Austen, founder and CEO of London based PR Agency, EMERGE. I am passionate about launching and scaling small businesses, and have been fortunate enough in my 13 year career, to work with some of the most exciting, category defining brands in the world. I started my business when I was 22 years old, fresh out of University. Since that time, the world has got louder. Our expectations have got harder, and our lives have become busier. Fobbing friends off with the stock answer we have all became accustomed to, ‘I’m so busy,’ is an attempt to compel, conflate and convince. But when did being too busy become a mark of status? Why is the goal to never have any free time? And just what the fuck is everyone doing? Are we setting unrealistic expectations for future entrepreneurs and business owners, by encouraging them that a maniacal approach to diarising is the standard? I'm really interested in the difference between busy lives, and full ones, and keen to understand how the smartest people I know create systems and processes to enable them to do it all. This podcast aims to give you a realistic, detailed insight into the honest stories, the failures, the triumphs, the intricacies, the mistakes, the come backs, the fuck ups, from those set to make their mark; the leaders, movers and shakers, trailblazers and game changers. We cover imposter syndrome, cashflow, hiring and firing, call out culture, resilience, anxiety, global growth, daily routines + knowing when to quit, choosing the best in the Busi-ness, to help you cut through the noise, and optimise your success.&nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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