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This week Emma sits down with a true legend of the business world—Mark Mills, OBE. 🚀

Mark is an entrepreneur who walks the walk and amongst many business exits grew and scaled Cardpoint in 6 years to £100 million revenue and £20 million EBITDA!

This episode is packed full of real life stories of what Mark looks for in a business, how to grow and exit and why he took a trip to the US for business inspiration

🎧 Here’s what you’ll take away:

✨ How to keep finding inspiration in business, even when you feel out of ideas

✨ Why listening to customers is the key to your success

✨ The secret to bringing your team along on the journey, keeping them productive, happy, and focused on growth

✨ Why getting your business model right is non-negotiable—and how higher barriers to entry can actually set you up for success

Stick it on during your commute, pop it in your headphones at the gym, or just kick back with a coffee and enjoy.

Speaking of coffee… Guess which major coffee chain Mark missed out on bringing to the UK? ☕ Listen to find out!

Let me know what you think!

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Emma dives into a topic that’s very often overlooked but is a key skill and strategy for business and life success: Following Up.

Emma reveals how transforming her approach to follow-up resulted in more sales, stronger relationships, and ultimately, more time to focus on the work she loves.

Not just in business either. Following up in life is just as important. We all become more disconnected with technology and I believe that following up is the key to happy, fulfilled lives.

🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:

✨ Rediscovering Joy in Follow-Up: Why consistent Follow Up is essential for both business success and maintaining meaningful connections.

✨ Breaking Barriers: How Emma overcame her own struggles with Follow Up and created a system that got me out of the weeds and into rhythmic sales from less leads

✨ The 3C Follow-Up Framework: A simple yet powerful approach—that ensures no opportunity is missed.

✨ Real-Life Success Stories: Emma shares how systemised Follow Up helped her turn leads into loyal clients, even years later.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by Follow Up or worried about missed opportunities, this episode will change how you think about it. This episode was designed to inspire you to make Follow Up a key strength in your business.

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In this week’s episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, I’m joined by Mark Burgess—founder of Iceberg Digital, best-selling author, and successful entrepreneur.

The thing I loved the most about Marks episode was his honesty and his take on how to actually use your company values to make sure you have the right team members in the right seats - and how to exit them if they're not

Mark shares fascinating insights into how our brains chase dopamine hits and how to harness this natural drive to build positive habits and create a fulfilling work-life balance.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll discover:

✨ How to exit team members who don't share the mission with you

✨ How to recognise unconscious triggers and use them to build better habits

✨ Effective delegation when you want to get involved in everything

✨ The importance of aligning core values with company culture for lasting success

Marks episode is super practical, down to earth and very honest on how he has focussed on the fun stuff in his business and life. I know you'll love it 🎙️

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Do big ideas for your business keep getting pushed aside by the daily grind?

Are you always hitting “skip to next week” on needle-moving projects because there’s another fire to fight or problem to fix?

If you’ve started another year feeling stuck and wondering if you’ll ever feel excited about your work again, this episode is for you.

This week on Focus on the Fun Stuff, I sat down with Joy Zarine—branding guru, bestselling author, and serial opportunity-spotter—to uncover how to reignite passion for your work and embrace fresh, exciting ways to grow your business in 2025.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll discover:

✨ How Joy rebuilt her business after Covid stopped it in its tracks

✨ Tips for stepping back from the grind and focusing on real progress

✨ How to overcome fear and stop holding yourself back

✨ Why branching out from your niche might be the bold move you need

✨ And… the funeral director name Joy would choose if she ever changed careers!

If you’re ready to leave “more of the same” behind and make 2025 the year you fall in love with your business again, tune in now!

🎙️ Listen to the full episode and let me know your thoughts.

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If ever there was an episode to kick off 2025 for anyone looking to transform the way they run their business this year - this is it.....

I sat down with Daniel Priestley, the mastermind behind multiple multi-million-pound businesses, the entrepreneurial accelerator course - Key Person of Influence and a true expert in scaling businesses without you.

Daniel shared so much gold - this episode is a masterclass in How to Focus on the Fun Stuff in your business.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

✨ The Power of the Perfect Repeatable Week: How Daniel maps out his year with micro activities to free up time and keep his business running smoothly.

✨ Attracting Ideal Customers: Learn to identify customer frustrations and leverage social proof to make your business their go-to solution.

✨ The Magic of Wait Lists: How to create desire and gauge customer interest without pressure.

✨ Content That Resonates: Why the “most obvious” ideas often make the biggest impact.

✨ And yes… a surprising lesson involving a grandfather and an accidental finger slice! 😳

If you’re ready to do more of what grows your business and less of what holds you back, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in now and start scaling smarter for 2025!

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Welcome to episode 15 of Focus on the Fun Stuff!

Join me on this solo episode as I take a moment to reflect on the festive season and share my top seven hacks for setting up a successful and enjoyable 2025.

In this episode, I'll be delving into:

⚡Strategies for designing your happy week

⚡Aligning your team

⚡Setting clear targets

⚡Prioritising your well-being.

Whether it's rethinking your weekly schedule, identifying the roles you play in your business, or committing to a fitness routine, these tips are meant to inspire you to be intentional about the upcoming year.

So grab a glass of wine, settle in with some leftover Christmas treats, and let's get ready to make 2025 the best year yet!

Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more insights and tips on how to focus on the fun stuff in your business journey.

Happy listening and happy holidays! 🌟✨

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This is the episode you need if you have a team of any shape or size.

Today, we have a fab conversation with Nic Marks. Known as the "statistician with a soul." Nic introduces us to Friday Pulse, his innovative platform designed to help companies regularly measure and enhance team happiness.

In this episode, we explore:

✨The science behind workplace wellbeing

✨Why Pizzas, ping pong and parties don't work

✨How businesses can create happier, more productive environments, even in the age of remote and hybrid work.

✨The importance of quarterly meet-ups, and how happiness drives productivity

Whether you’re leading a small business or managing a large team, join us as we uncover new strategies for building a positive workplace culture and keeping the fun alive in your business journey.

Listen now to get the most practical steps on how to transform and understand employee happiness 🚀

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksnic/

X - https://x.com/iamnicmarks

Ted.com - https://www.ted.com/talks/nic_marks_the_happy_planet_index

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If 2024 has left you feeling like you’re juggling a thousand hats, running on fumes, and constantly asking yourself, “How can I keep doing this?”, the latest episode of my Focus on the Fun Stuff podcast is one for you.

Let’s be real: running a business can feel like a never-ending to-do list – where you’re the one with the power to tick everything off fastest.

In this episode, I’ll show you how to:

• Let go of the “do-it-all-yourself” mindset and set yourself up for freedom in 2025.
• Use a simple, practical strategy to lighten your load without sacrificing results.
• Create a culture where your team thrives, so you’re not the only one keeping the wheels turning.

This isn’t about quick fixes or unrealistic advice. It’s about actionable ideas that can help you take back control, one step at a time.

Make 2025 the year you stop just surviving and start thriving – start by listening to the latest episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff.

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