Starting the Conversation

By Alice Benham

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Episodes: 272

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Sharing the unspoken sides of running a business and showing up online, Starting The Conversation is for entrepreneurs craving honest conversations and practical advice. Tune in each Tuesday for a dose of actionable expertise and inspiring stories from those who ‘get it’.

Episode Date
Launch Review! How much did I made? What were the wins, challenges & lessons?
Apr 30, 2024
Disorganised bank account? This one's for you (FINAL day of the sale!)
Apr 19, 2024
Tracking THIS number will grow your finances - 2.8%
Apr 16, 2024
How to set financial goals and actually hit them - 2.8%
Apr 09, 2024
Why reflecting on the past will grow your future success - 2.8%
Apr 02, 2024
This exercise will free up time in your business (NEW series - 2.8%)
Mar 26, 2024
263 | From idea to profitable business - my CLIENT shares her honest journey (Sophie Harris of Looking After Mum)
Mar 19, 2024
262 | 3 mistakes you're making with your business model
Mar 12, 2024
261 | #Ads, monetising your social media and brand partnerships with Verity Park of tbh talent
Mar 05, 2024
260 | 6 marketing lessons I learned the hard way (6 year podcast anniversary!)
Feb 27, 2024
259 | Building a million pound business with your husband and breaking the mould, with Rachel & James Harris (StriveX)
Feb 20, 2024
258 | 2 accountants share the mistakes and strategies we should all know about
Feb 13, 2024
257 | I'm close to burnout - an honest insight into my business (ft. a secret guest!!)
Feb 06, 2024
256 | Steal my PROVEN goal setting method (for a successful 2024!)
Jan 03, 2024
255 | My wins, fails and lessons of 2023
Dec 19, 2023
254 | An EASY end of year review to set you up for 2024 success
Dec 12, 2023
253 | Stefanie from F*ck Being Humble on slow growth, critics and decision fatigue
Dec 05, 2023
252 | £0 in the bank to growing a CHEESE business - burnout, cash flow & quitting corporate (with Mako Ndoro of Berry & Brie)
Nov 28, 2023
251 | I scaled my revenue by 10x last month, here's how... (VERY honest episode)
Nov 21, 2023
250 | The 'secret' behind Steven Bartlett's growth, with Grace Andrews - Marketing Director @ Diary of a CEO
Nov 14, 2023
249 | Crowdfunding £20,000+ - the highs, lows & lessons, with Danielle from Flock Here
Nov 07, 2023
How to improve your email strategy long term | Inbox Insights #3
Aug 22, 2023
How to increase sales via email | Inbox Insights #2
Aug 15, 2023
How to send emails people want to open | Inbox Insights #1
Aug 08, 2023
245 | Living with a business owner - my boyfriends experience (VERY honest!)
Jun 19, 2023
244 | Q&A - how I plan in advance, beat overwhelm and encourage referrals
Jun 12, 2023
243 | Facing rejection head on and putting yourself out there, with Liz Mosley
Jun 07, 2023
242 | Launch Review - the ££ numbers, challenges and lessons
May 30, 2023
Why 'lack of time' isn't your problem | Marketing Mini Series
May 26, 2023
How to be visible and build brand awareness | Marketing Mini Series
May 25, 2023
Why email will transform your marketing | Marketing Mini Series
May 24, 2023
The key to clear & compelling messaging | Marketing Mini Series
May 23, 2023
How to make more sales TODAY | Marketing Mini Series
May 22, 2023
236 | Launch V Evergreen Selling with Rachel Waring
May 16, 2023
235 | Why your marketing strategy isn't working...
May 09, 2023
Update: we're going on a (short) break... and what you can learn from it!
Apr 18, 2023
233 | ADHD and business... late diagnosis, challenges and learnings with Amanda Perry
Apr 11, 2023
232 | 25 actions to grow your business today
Apr 04, 2023
231 | How to get into Forbes and pitch to the press, with Bianca Barratt
Mar 28, 2023
230 | Business pep talk (listen for motivation!)
Mar 21, 2023
229 | Growing three creative businesses and the reality of a book deal, with Nerrisa Pratt
Mar 14, 2023
228 | 5 big marketing mistakes we all make (and how to avoid them!)
Mar 07, 2023
227 | A decade of entrepreneurship - legal battles, adapting to change and navigating motherhood, with Rosie Davies-Smith of PR Dispatch
Mar 01, 2023
226 | My VAT story - why I went de-registered and what I wish I'd known
Feb 21, 2023
WE'RE GOING ON TOUR !!!!!!
Feb 20, 2023
225 | Building a community of 200,000+ and mastering LinkedIn with Sophie Miller, Pretty Little Marketer
Feb 14, 2023
224 | 3 challenges of running a service based business (what it's REALLY like!)
Feb 07, 2023
223 | Growing an impact-lead £1+ million business, with Lauren Currie of UPFRONT
Jan 31, 2023
222 | What is a business strategy? The 5 components
Jan 24, 2023
221 | Taking the ick out of selling and nailing discovery calls with Hannah Morris
Jan 17, 2023
220 | How to achieve your goals (top 5 tips!)
Jan 11, 2023
219 | How to set strategic goals
Jan 10, 2023
218 | How to cast vision with yearly intentions
Jan 09, 2023
2023 business predictions & rogue Christmas gifts (with Vix Meldrew)
Jan 06, 2023
Christmas special with RSM!! (dating an entrepreneur and a festive quiz)
Dec 13, 2022
215 | End of year review in 5 steps (guided audio)
Dec 06, 2022
214 | Pricing yourself, the myth of affordability and making a lot of money with Ray Dodd
Nov 29, 2022
213 | My weaknesses as an entrepreneur (a very honest episode!)
Nov 22, 2022
Christmas in November and housemate pet peeves
Nov 17, 2022
211 | Working with your period and menstrual cycle, not against it, with Lou Perham
Nov 15, 2022
210 | How to end the year with intention
Nov 08, 2022
Halloween boycotts and marathon regret
Nov 03, 2022
208 | From hobby to business, raising $40 million and juggling parenthood with Alexandra Rico-Lloyd, Bike Club
Nov 01, 2022
207 | Stop comparing and competing in your business with Lucy Sheridan
Oct 24, 2022
A trilogy of roast dinners and Alice the introvert
Oct 20, 2022
205 | 3 habits to become a happier business owner
Oct 18, 2022
204 | Entering into a recession with a business
Oct 11, 2022
Office cats and sponsored sky dives (pilot episode!!)
Oct 04, 2022
202 | Writing a book - the benefits, process and challenges with Lucy Werner
Sep 27, 2022
201 | 4 tips to energise and refine your marketing strategy
Sep 20, 2022
200 | Unpacking 10k months, financial privilege & money mindset in business
Sep 13, 2022
199 | A chatty catch up after my month off!
Sep 06, 2022
The simple secrets to productivity | SummerSchool #5
Aug 30, 2022
3 money lessons you need to learn | SummerSchool #4
Aug 23, 2022
Be more confident in 5 steps | SummerSchool #3
Aug 16, 2022
How to create a memorable brand | SummerSchool #2
Aug 09, 2022
Defining a clear and compelling mission | SummerSchool #1
Aug 02, 2022
193 | Q+A - how to pitch, why I'd quit my business and whether it ever gets easy
Jul 26, 2022
192 | How to save time and get sh*t done
Jul 18, 2022
191 | Ending a business... the challenges, regrets and lessons with Liam Cavanagh
Jul 12, 2022
190 | How to get your first client (and continue to get booked!)
Jun 28, 2022
189 | TikTok viral and juggling two businesses with Lucy Hitchcock
Jun 20, 2022
188 | Taking a month off - why, how and when?
Jun 14, 2022
187 | How to be more confident and speak to inspire with Kirsty Hulse
Jun 07, 2022
186 | 3 ways I'm improving my marketing right now
May 31, 2022
185 | Seeking discomfort, learning from challenges and the reality of growing a start-up with Xavier Craine from Mixtons
May 24, 2022
184 | Q&A - how to stay motivated, get your first clients and streamline your business
May 17, 2022
183 | Why consistency is the only 'secret' to success w/Abi Connick
May 10, 2022
182 | My story - school dropout to accidental entrepreneur at 17
May 03, 2022
181 | Creative marketing and viral campaigns at Thursday dating w/George Rawlings & Jess Wreford
Apr 25, 2022
180 | What to when you feel stuck and need direction
Apr 12, 2022
179 | A little encouragement from me to you
Apr 06, 2022
178 | 24 lessons from 6 years in business
Mar 29, 2022
177 | Launch reflections... I tried a new approach and loved it!
Mar 22, 2022
176 | How to build a community, not just an audience
Mar 14, 2022
175 | 3 steps to creating your marketing strategy
Mar 08, 2022
174 | 4 reasons you're not consistent on social media
Mar 01, 2022
173 | The secret to content that constantly sells
Feb 22, 2022
172 | 4 marketing lessons from 4 years in podcasting
Feb 14, 2022
171 | Emily's FINAL episode... a look back on working together
Jan 10, 2022
170 | Celebrating YOUR 2021 wins #SmallBizmas
Jan 07, 2022
#5 What do you want to carry in 2022? And what do you want to leave in 2021? | 5 Days of Reflection
Dec 17, 2021
#4 What has 2021 taught you? | 5 Days of Reflection
Dec 16, 2021
#3 What has felt challenging? | 5 Days of Reflection
Dec 15, 2021
#2 What has made the most impact? | 5 Days of Reflection
Dec 14, 2021
#1 What are your wins? | 5 Days of Reflection
Dec 13, 2021
164 | I started a new business in 6 weeks, here's what it taught me
Dec 07, 2021
163 | A conversation with my MUM(!) about leadership, boundaries and 'balance;
Nov 30, 2021
162 | Turning your hobby into a business, overcoming challenges and finding joy
Nov 23, 2021
You are cordially invited to The Small Bizmas Party 2021!
Nov 17, 2021
161 | 4 challenges I'm facing in my business right now
Nov 09, 2021
160 | 3 mistakes I see people make in their marketing strategy and how you can avoid them
Nov 03, 2021
159 | Let's throw it back, and revisit old episodes
Oct 27, 2021
158 | What is sustainable marketing? 4 steps to market your business sustainably
Oct 19, 2021
157 | 5 things that have helped me | Part 2
Oct 12, 2021
156 | My experience of being bullied online | Part 1
Oct 12, 2021
155 | My last launch sold the least... but it felt the best | BTS
Oct 05, 2021
154 | Post-month off catch up anyone?? (ft V exciting announcement!
Sep 07, 2021
153 | Are you truly productive or are you just busy?
Sep 06, 2021
152 | BTS - leaving lockdown with a business in tow
Jun 14, 2021
151 | Stepping into your confidence with Kira Matthews
Jun 07, 2021
150 | 3 biggest challenges I'm facing in my business
May 31, 2021
149 | The 'scrunch cult' - 9 years of hard work, challenges and sacrifices in the making
May 24, 2021
148 | 4 tips for generating features, collaborations and press in your business
May 17, 2021
147 | Running a business with chronic health conditions
May 10, 2021
146 | How I take a month off from my business and you can do the same
May 03, 2021
145 | Why business is cyclical not linear, self awareness is key and there's no 'one size fits all' of work/life balance
Apr 26, 2021
144 | 5 tips for pivoting or scaling your business
Apr 19, 2021
143 | 5 tips for starting and growing your business
Apr 19, 2021
142 | What to do when you’re struggling to show up online
Apr 12, 2021
141 | 3 steps to making Q2 productive and impactful for your business
Apr 05, 2021
140 | Are you using Instagram as a tool or a measure of success?
Mar 29, 2021
139 | Is a lack of culture destroying your strategy?
Mar 22, 2021
The future of Starting The Conversation
Jan 13, 2021
137 | A Christmas debrief and what intentions we've set for 2021
Jan 04, 2021
136 | Reviewing 2020 with Emily - did we meet our intentions?
Nov 30, 2020
135 | Why success doesn't always equal happiness
Nov 23, 2020
134 | Financial fails we've made in our businesses
Nov 16, 2020
133 | The role of personal development when you run a business
Nov 09, 2020
132 | Fear of success and why as women we struggle to own our accomplishments
Nov 02, 2020
131 | Can FB Ads work for a value driven business? My experience and results
Oct 26, 2020
130 | What nobody tells you about working for yourself
Oct 05, 2020
129 | Can you make millions and be value driven?
Sep 28, 2020
128 | Dating with an online presence
Sep 21, 2020
127 | The reality of scaling a service based business
Sep 14, 2020
126 | Diversity and Inclusion: fear, judgement and not taking action
Sep 07, 2020
125 | BTS - we're back!! Fancy a catch up?
Aug 31, 2020
124 | BTS - taking a MONTH off - why and how
Jul 27, 2020
123 | Why we're all making it up as we go along
Jul 20, 2020
122 | BTS - reflecting on Q2 & setting goals for Q3
Jul 13, 2020
121 | Are you getting in your own way? The truth about self sabotage
Jul 06, 2020
120 | How do you build a digital strategy?
Jun 29, 2020
119 | How well do you know the podcast? The Quiz!
Jun 22, 2020
118 | BTS - should Emily move from freelance to employee?
Jun 15, 2020
117 | Dear white business owners
Jun 08, 2020
116 | How do you build good culture? How do you treat your team well?
Jun 01, 2020
115 | Aren’t you afraid of giving it all away for free?
May 25, 2020
114 | How do you build out the packages you offer?
May 18, 2020
113 | Do you have a 5 year plan?
May 11, 2020
112 | How did you get your first clients?
May 04, 2020
111 | Putting profit first into action
Apr 27, 2020
110 | Being a Sole Trader vs LTD
Apr 27, 2020
109 | An uncut call with my business mentor and what this season is teaching me
Apr 20, 2020
108 | Behind the scenes of a launch - planning, marketing, emotions...
Apr 13, 2020
107 | Ready to level up your digital marketing? Here’s 5 things to do right now
Apr 06, 2020
106 | The story of me and Emily - recruitment, training and dynamic
Mar 30, 2020
105 | What the Flipping Nora is going on?
Mar 23, 2020
104 | Starting a business young and what that looks like for your relationships
Mar 16, 2020
103 | Talking ALL THINGS money in business
Mar 09, 2020
102 | The next evolution of my business - an inside look
Mar 02, 2020
101 | £10k months - my experience, why they’re glamorised and what nobody tells you
Feb 24, 2020
100 | What’s grown my business? The 5 things that have played a role
Feb 17, 2020
099 | Moving forward when you're getting in your own way
Feb 16, 2020
098 | The best way to set yourself up for the week ahead
Feb 15, 2020
097 | Why rhythm is the answer to work induced burnout
Feb 14, 2020
096 | Building your business relationship first - the how, what and why
Feb 13, 2020
095 | What the behind the scenes of this podcast ACTUALLY looks like
Feb 12, 2020
094 | The reality of investing in your business
Feb 11, 2020
093 | Knowing the right step to take when you have ALL the ideas
Feb 10, 2020
092 | My story so far - accidental entrepreneur at 17 to digital marketing coach at 21
Feb 03, 2020
091 | Is burnout a rite of passage? And does busy equal success?
Jan 27, 2020
090 | Why winging it is a viable business plan
Jan 20, 2020
089 | Why failure is never the end of the story
Jan 13, 2020
088 | Intentions - looking back at 2019’s and setting them for 2020
Jan 06, 2020
087 | How I review my year - a prompt to reflect on 2019
Dec 16, 2019
086 | How boundaries interact with us as business owners
Dec 06, 2019
085 | Women's only networking - part of the problem, or part of the solution
Dec 02, 2019
084 | Behind the scenes of launching the six week thing
Nov 25, 2019
083 | How to not let your competitors get in your head
Nov 19, 2019
082 | The power of self awareness // a LIVE session with my life coach
Nov 11, 2019
081 | Why there’s no right way to market your business
Nov 04, 2019
080 | Fully booked with little promotion - how I market myself as a service based business
Oct 28, 2019
079 | Why burnout isn’t a measure of success // the glamorisation of working hard
Oct 21, 2019
078 | What people don't tell you about success
Oct 03, 2019
077 | Auditing your content to know what’s working, what’s not and what needs to change
Oct 01, 2019
076 | Straight out of school VS 17 years in corporate - the impact of age when starting a business
Sep 24, 2019
075 | Making pals with fellow business owners - the highs, lows and awkward DM slides
Sep 17, 2019
074 | What nobody tells you about growing a team and becoming a manager
Sep 10, 2019
073 | Stop using the algorithm as an excuse and start using Instagram strategically
Sep 02, 2019
072 | Why having a personal brand is not the be-all & end-all
Aug 26, 2019
071 | Small Talk | Avoiding the trap of valuing popularity over profitability in your online presence
Aug 19, 2019
070 l Giving yourself permission to enjoy your business
Aug 12, 2019
BONUS EP | @hot4thespot - a viral account dedicated to THE Zara dress
Aug 05, 2019
068 | Can you be your true self and still be successful?
Jul 29, 2019
067 l Small Talk | 4 questions to ask yourself before starting a podcast
Jul 25, 2019
066 | My business is my everything, but is that OK?
Jul 22, 2019
065 l Small Talk l Setting intentions for the rest of 2019
Jul 18, 2019
064 | Dealing with internal and external noise when starting something new
Jul 15, 2019
063 | What nobody tells you about selling your expertise and being a coach
Jul 08, 2019
062 | Running a business when your personal life goes to shit
Jul 02, 2019
A little update on what's next for Starting the Conversation...
Jun 27, 2019
061 | Taking the leap from side-hustle to full time and the power of community w/Anna Dunleavy
Jun 06, 2019
060 | Managing mental health when you’re running a business or growing a side-hustle w/Josephine Brookes
May 12, 2019
059 | Visual storytelling, finding your style & viral content w/Linda Blacker
Apr 18, 2019
058 | Friends with an entrepreneur – an honest conversation with my best friend about how my work impacts our relationship
Apr 04, 2019
057 | Teenage business owners and what starting out young REALLY looked like
Mar 12, 2019
056 | 5 of my biggest weaknesses as an entrepreneur | #Take5
Mar 07, 2019
055 | 5 things to do if you have no clients | #Take5
Mar 07, 2019
054 | 5 tips for attending events when you feel anxious / nervous / daunted | #Take5
Feb 28, 2019
053 | 5 tips for showing your face (and keeping it engaging) on insta stories | #Take5
Feb 26, 2019
052 | 5 apps which will streamline your business, up your efficiency and save you time | #Take5
Feb 25, 2019
051 | An honest account of building a soulful business out of unexpected tragedy
Feb 18, 2019
050 | 50th episode Q&A and 1 year of the podcast!
Feb 09, 2019
049 | So you want to start a podcast? Let's talk all things podcasting...
Feb 04, 2019
048 | Behind the scenes of a launch, from planning to promotion and everything in-between
Jan 29, 2019
047 | The challenge of building a sustainable business w/Cath Jones
Jan 21, 2019
046 | Would your business survive without Instagram? 3 ways to diversify and secure your marketing…
Jan 14, 2019
045 | Prioritising your mindset, transitioning back into work and productive goal setting w/Sophie French
Jan 07, 2019
044 | The aftermath of taking a break and facing your tax return w/Julia Day
Jan 07, 2019
043 | INTENTIONS... looking back at 2018 and setting (and sticking to) them for 2019
Jan 03, 2019
042 | 5 truths my business taught me in 2018
Dec 20, 2018
BONUS #2 | Stepping back from your phone & creating boundaries with it
Dec 17, 2018
BONUS #1 | How I’m taking a break from work over Christmas & 5 tips to do the same
Dec 17, 2018
039 | The 5 best investments I've made in my business this year
Dec 12, 2018
038 | Why / how to lead an Instagram challenge and what I learnt from the Insta Story Thing
Dec 03, 2018
037 | A mother, a business owner and everything in-between w/Megan Collins
Nov 27, 2018
036 | 5 encouragements for the way you show up online
Nov 23, 2018
035 | A male’s perspective on the insecurity, fear and guilt involved in running a business w/ Will Stedman
Nov 12, 2018
034 | Working with depression, lean in or opt out
Nov 08, 2018
033 | Re-defining self care, setting boundaries & prioritising yourself w/Amy Hunt
Oct 31, 2018
032 l Why I’m grateful my online course ‘failed’ & the myth of a 6 figure launch
Oct 24, 2018
031 | My boyfriend’s experience of dating an entrepreneur, how what I do impacts out relationship & what we’ve learnt along the way
Oct 17, 2018
030 | Habits for productivity, making the most of my time & beating the mid-week 'bleugh'
Oct 10, 2018
029 | Charging your worth, paying tax late, not giving it all for free & getting invoices paid
Oct 05, 2018
028 | Becoming conscious of how I make / spend / save money in my business
Oct 01, 2018
027 | Having no clients & things not feeling ‘successful’
Sep 21, 2018
026 | A sit down with Sarah Fisher | Branding yourself, sourcing new clients & finding your niche
Sep 07, 2018
025 | 25 episodes in & what it's taught me...
Sep 06, 2018
024 | Personal branding 101
Aug 24, 2018
023 | Community over competition w/Sapphire, founder of The Coven
Aug 17, 2018
022 | Lying to my instagram followers - instagram V reality
Aug 10, 2018
021 | Tracking alternative instagram metrics | #take5
Aug 07, 2018
020 | Behind the scenes of She can. She did. celebrating and empowering female entrepreneurs
Jul 20, 2018
019 | Fundamentals of an effective website with Charlotte from MediaLuxe
Jun 22, 2018
018 | What I wish I knew when I started my business | #take5
Jun 10, 2018
017 | Defining a niche as a multi-passionate entrepreneur, with Nataly
Jun 01, 2018
016 | Step up your email marketing in 5 steps | #take5
May 25, 2018
015 | Mental health & entrepreneurship, an open conversation with Lola Hoad
May 18, 2018
014 | Navigating PR in a small business, with Claudia from CLOPR
May 03, 2018
013 | 5 ways your content can work harder | #take5
Apr 24, 2018
012 | Pursuing efficiency in your business with Paige Griffith
Apr 10, 2018
011 | No idea what to post? Creating a content plan which sells
Apr 04, 2018
010 | Adapting to change in your business with Mary from The Simplifiers
Mar 22, 2018
009 | Lu Li, Press for Progress | #IWD
Mar 09, 2018
008 | 5 point checklist for an SEO ready blog | #take5
Mar 06, 2018
007 | Emma Borquaye, founder of Girl Got Faith
Mar 02, 2018
006 | Is your social media popular or profitable?
Mar 01, 2018
005 | Vero | What's it really about?
Feb 27, 2018
004 | What I wish I knew before becoming self employed | #take5
Feb 20, 2018
003 | Turning a passion for travel into a dream career w/Hayley Vincent
Feb 16, 2018
002 | 5 tips for working with the Instagram algorithm | #take5
Feb 13, 2018
001| Cat Byrne, website designer & branding specialist
Feb 09, 2018