Explore every episode of the podcast Starting the Conversation
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| How I got my first client, and got my business off the ground (ep 344) | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:11:12 | |
Getting my first client was my biggest challenge as an early business owner - let's look back at the action that helped me find direction and create momentum in the early days. Just 3 days left to join ON IT at the ealry-bird price and save £120. Click here to secure your space for 2026! | |||
| How I doubled my profit, without increasing revenue (Ep 343) | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:13:30 | |
For years I fell into the trap of chasing the big shiny revenue numbers... until I realised what really mattered to me - Profit. In the last 2 years I've increased my profit by a huge 100%, and that's no accident. Tune in to learn now. It's the FINAL week to join ON IT 2026 at the earlybird price - click here to explore and save your space. | |||
| 335 | How I triple my revenue in Q4, every year (4 steps to follow) | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:18:06 | |
Q4 is FULL of opportunity, and with these 3 steps you can follow to end the year with intention and maximise your results. Also listen to the end because… drum roll please You can now join the waitlist for ON IT 2026 and set yourself up for a year of intentional growth - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/onit _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails | |||
| 245 | Living with a business owner - my boyfriends experience (VERY honest!) | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:28:32 | |
6 weeks ago I moved in with RSM (aka red shirt man, aka my boyfriend) and let me tell you it's been a journey. It's his first time seeing the BTS of my business 24/7 so I figured it would be interesting to sit down and hear his experience... Tune in to learn what he's learned about me as a business owner, how we've navigated having very different work styles and what the BTS of a launch is like.
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| 244 | Q&A - how I plan in advance, beat overwhelm and encourage referrals | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:33:52 | |
Time to answer your business questions! | |||
| 243 | Facing rejection head on and putting yourself out there, with Liz Mosley | 07 Jun 2023 | 01:00:09 | |
Liz is on a mission to get rejected 100 times in her business... why you may ask? To normalise the feeling of being rejected, take control of her success and learn to create opportunities for business. I've been fascinated by the journey Liz is on so wanted to bring her on midway through her challenge to share how it's going, what she's learned, what some of the biggest wins have been and why we should all explore our relationship with rejection. Tune in to learn more and pick up a LOT of tips about pitching yourself. _____ As mentioned in the episode - TED Talk, Katie Chappel | |||
| 242 | Launch Review - the ££ numbers, challenges and lessons | 30 May 2023 | 01:00:01 | |
| Why 'lack of time' isn't your problem | Marketing Mini Series | 26 May 2023 | 00:12:49 | |
If you've ever said "I have no time" when it comes to your marketing, this episode is for you. Discover my top tip for being more consistent with your action and making the most out of the time you have. _____ Ready for more visibility and sales? Across 5 weeks I'll share proven strategies that'll help you create a simple and sustainable marketing plan! << Join Start Guessing & Start Growing >> My signature 3-step-marketing-strategy© has helped thousands of service based business owners, just like you, show up consistently and confidently. The impact? Stop relying on one platform, get the brand awareness you deserve and sell more. | |||
| How to be visible and build brand awareness | Marketing Mini Series | 25 May 2023 | 00:09:49 | |
For people to buy, they need to first know who you are. So how are you making your business visible? _____ Ready for more visibility and sales? Across 5 weeks I'll share proven strategies that'll help you create a simple and sustainable marketing plan! << Join Start Guessing & Start Growing >> My signature 3-step-marketing-strategy© has helped thousands of service-based business owners, just like you, show up consistently and confidently. The impact? Stop relying on one platform, get the brand awareness you deserve and sell more. | |||
| Why email will transform your marketing | Marketing Mini Series | 24 May 2023 | 00:10:45 | |
If you're over-relying on social media and wishing you could make more sales... this episode is for you! I LOVE email marketing and want you to value it as part of your marketing strategy. _____ Ready for more visibility and sales? Across 5 weeks I'll share proven strategies that'll help you create a simple and sustainable marketing plan! << Join Start Guessing & Start Growing >> My signature 3-step-marketing-strategy© has helped thousands of service-based business owners, just like you, show up consistently and confidently. The impact? Stop relying on one platform, get the brand awareness you deserve and sell more. | |||
| The key to clear & compelling messaging | Marketing Mini Series | 23 May 2023 | 00:09:43 | |
Struggling with how to show up with messaging that truly connects with people? Here's why clarity is important and how you can get clearer in your messaging today. _____ Ready for more visibility and sales? Across 5 weeks I'll share proven strategies that'll help you create a simple and sustainable marketing plan! << Join Start Guessing & Start Growing >> My signature 3-step-marketing-strategy© has helped thousands of service-based business owners, just like you, show up consistently and confidently. The impact? Stop relying on one platform, get the brand awareness you deserve and sell more. | |||
| How to make more sales TODAY | Marketing Mini Series | 22 May 2023 | 00:11:53 | |
To celebrate the launch of my new marketing course, Stop Guessing Start Growing, I'll be showing up every day this week with a marketing tip and action step for you! Today we're tackling the biggest question I get - how do I make more sales? Listen and learn how simple it can be to make more money from your marketing. Service based and craving more strategic marketing? Ready for more visibility and sales? Stop Guessing & Start Growing and join here today. | |||
| 236 | Launch V Evergreen Selling with Rachel Waring | 16 May 2023 | 00:57:03 | |
How do you like selling? We all have our strengths/weaknesses so in this episode I thought it would be interesting to have a discussion with my friend, Rachel. We're opposites in many ways... she loves colour I live in greyscale... but the biggest difference is how we like to sell. I'm a big fan of evergreen whereas Rachel smashes launches - listen in to hear the experiences, tips and challenges that come with each style. _____ Learn my 3 step method for an effective marketing strategy in this Thursday's free masterclass - sign up for free here. _____ Rachel's Links - Instagram, Website, Free Challenge | |||
| 334 | Audit your offers in 4 steps and set yourself up for Q4 growth | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:17:22 | |
Your business model is the biggest contributor to the results and growth you see... so if you want to see meaningful change in Q4, this episode is for you. Learn how to audit your products & services and map out key action steps to move you forwards. Explore working together 1:1 here - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/11-support _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails | |||
| 235 | Why your marketing strategy isn't working... | 09 May 2023 | 00:27:58 | |
Welcome to May, the month of marketing here on the podcast! This week we're diving in by addressing the biggest reasons your marketing strategy isn't working, so if you're sitting scratching your head wondering why you can't be consistent or effective, this one's for you. ____ To learn my 3 step method to creating an effective marketing strategy, join me for next week's free workshop! Sign up here. | |||
| Update: we're going on a (short) break... and what you can learn from it! | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:06:46 | |
| 233 | ADHD and business... late diagnosis, challenges and learnings with Amanda Perry | 11 Apr 2023 | 01:10:29 | |
15-20% of the population are neurodiverse, but we rarely talk about how it impacts the experience of business. In this episode I sat with Amanda Perry, a serial entrepreneur diagnosed a couple of years back with ADHD, to unpack her experience - from what it was like to run a business un-diagnosed to how she's learned to run a 'brain first business'. _____ | |||
| 232 | 25 actions to grow your business today | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:23:51 | |
In celebration of my 25th birthday, I thought I'd share a list of 25 actions you can do TODAY to grow your business! Take a listen, note down what stands out to you and pick an action to do today... Small, daily action adds up so I'm cheering you on! AB x | |||
| 231 | How to get into Forbes and pitch to the press, with Bianca Barratt | 28 Mar 2023 | 01:14:03 | |
If getting in the media is on your goals list, this episode for you! Bianca Barratt is as a journalist for major publications like Vogue, Forbes, Refinery29, The Evening Standard and more... and is on a mission to help more small business owners get featured. In this episode I pick Bianca's brain on all things pitching, from when you're ready and how to find the contacts to how to write a killer pitch and why rejections is ok. This conversation is full of actionable advice which I know you'll learn from! ____ _____ | |||
| 230 | Business pep talk (listen for motivation!) | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:24:45 | |
| 229 | Growing three creative businesses and the reality of a book deal, with Nerrisa Pratt | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:57:56 | |
How do you get on TV? What's the secret to scaling and sustaining multiple businesses? How do you stay creative when busy? What's it really like to write a book? Today's conversation with the powerhouse that is Nerrisa Pratt answers that and more, as we unpack her highs, lows and lessons. _____ Nerrisa Pratt - Instagram, Untld Project (PR Support), The Bargello Edit | |||
| 228 | 5 big marketing mistakes we all make (and how to avoid them!) | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:25:11 | |
Having spent the last 7 years helping thousands of business owners with their marketing and marketing my own two brands, I've noticed some common challenges we all experience... In this episode I'll walk you through what the top 5 mistakes are, why they happen and how to avoid them! Tune in for a boost of marketing expertise. | |||
| 227 | A decade of entrepreneurship - legal battles, adapting to change and navigating motherhood, with Rosie Davies-Smith of PR Dispatch | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:56:07 | |
This is easily the most honest, emotional and inspiring conversations we've had on the podcast. Rosie, PR expert and brilliant human, is a founder I hugely admire - she's honest, funny, supportive and really damn good at what she does. We sat down and unpacked the last decade of Rosie's journey, from the early days of her agency and how to get your first clients to battling legal battles, closing a business and adapting to motherhood as an entrepreneur. I really hope you find this conversation as inspiring as I did! _____ PR Dispatch are about to open their doors for new members! I use the platform for OnPaper and can't reccomend it enough - the press contacts, PR expertise and support they give is invaluable - join the waitlist here. | |||
| 226 | My VAT story - why I went de-registered and what I wish I'd known | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:31:06 | |
Navigating the financial side of running a business isn't easy, something that couldn't be more true than with VAT. Going registered is a decision very few of us feel equipped to make and something I found myself un-prepared for when the time came a few years ago. Since going VAT registered I've made a lot of mistakes and looking back, there's so much I wish I'd known about how VAT works, what going registered entails and the challenges / implications to consider. So I thought I'd share them in this episode! Tune in to learn more about VAT and hear my experience, from why I regret going registered to how I'd approach it differently. ____ Read the Business Insider interview that inspired this episode here! | |||
| 333 | Rebrand regrets? Hiring a PA? My Q4 goals? (Q&A Episode) | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:22:39 | |
I'm back after my month off so let's catch up! Tune in to learn what I regret from my rebreed, what I learned from my financial issues and where I'm off to in December... Free Finance Masterclass - learn to take control of your money - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/blog#masterclasses _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails
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| WE'RE GOING ON TOUR !!!!!! | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:05:37 | |
https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/podcastI can't WAIT to bring these conversations IRL and connect with all of you! Tickets available NOW at https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/podcast | |||
| 225 | Building a community of 200,000+ and mastering LinkedIn with Sophie Miller, Pretty Little Marketer | 14 Feb 2023 | 01:03:26 | |
Since founding Pretty Little Marketer, Sophie Miller has harnessed LinkedIn and Instagram to build an engaged and relevant community of over 200,000. She's a total expert when it comes to turning followers into fans, showing up authentically and consistently serving value! Tune in to hear more about how PLM started accidentally, Sophie's top tips about LinkedIn growth and an honest insight about her experiences of running a business with an anxiety disorder. _____ | |||
| 224 | 3 challenges of running a service based business (what it's REALLY like!) | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:30:57 | |
In the last 7 years of running a service based business I've noticed some unique challenges that come up... and since speaking with so many clients and business friends, I don't think I'm the only one. I believe the more we share the 'bad stuff' the less alone we feel, so in this episode I'm sharing the top 3 challenges I face and how I support myself with them... _____ To create a strategy for your service based business, whether you're doing it for the first time or revisiting it to level up, join the cohort for Foundations First. Doors are open now and I'd love to help you grow! | |||
| 223 | Growing an impact-lead £1+ million business, with Lauren Currie of UPFRONT | 31 Jan 2023 | 01:06:54 | |
Lauren is an entrepreneur who continually inspires me - her authentic visibility, value-driven approach and willingness to take messt action is something we can all learn from! In this episode I was honoured to uncover more of her stories and the challenges, lessons and work that have led to where she is today. Tune in to discover the ageism she experienced in her early career, how a red couch spiralled into a business concept, why we should all have a bias towards action and how to balance impact and revenue. _____ _____ To create a strategy for your service based business, whether you're doing it for the first time or revisiting it to level up, join the waitlist for Foundations First. Doors open to the new and improved version soon and I'd love to help you grow! | |||
| 222 | What is a business strategy? The 5 components | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:29:55 | |
We hear business strategy talked about a lot, but what does it actually mean? And why do we need one? Everyone will look at it differently but here's my take on the 5 components of a business strategy and how you can create your own. _____ To create a strategy for your service based business, whether you're doing it for the first time or revisiting it to level up, join the waitlist for Foundations First. Doors open to the new and improved version soon and I'd love to help you grow! | |||
| 221 | Taking the ick out of selling and nailing discovery calls with Hannah Morris | 17 Jan 2023 | 01:01:56 | |
| 220 | How to achieve your goals (top 5 tips!) | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:19:20 | |
So you've set goals... what now? There are so many common mistakes I see us making when it comes to actioning our goals so in this 3rd and final episode this week I'm sharing my 5 top tips for achieving your goals. Head to On Paper for the stationery tools to help you plan your year, set goals and manage your time with ease - shop here! _____ | |||
| 219 | How to set strategic goals | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:22:20 | |
How do you set goals in a way that'll actually help you? Day 2 of this mini series will share my key tips for setting quarterly goals with ease. Head to On Paper for the stationery tools to help you plan your year, set goals and manage your time with ease - shop here! _____ | |||
| 218 | How to cast vision with yearly intentions | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:26:46 | |
This week I'll be walking you through The AB Method, my tried and tested approach to setting goals and entering the year with intention! Welcome to day 1, where I'm going to walk you through how to connect to your big picture, cast vision and land on your intentions for the year. Head to On Paper for the stationery tools to help you plan your year, set goals and manage your time with ease - shop here! _____ | |||
| 2023 business predictions & rogue Christmas gifts (with Vix Meldrew) | 06 Jan 2023 | 00:39:23 | |
| 332 | My morning routine as a 27 year old entrepreneur | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:17:50 | |
Your daily habits are one of the most significant contributors to your productivity and output, and over the last year I've learned the routine that works best for me. Listen in to learn how I set myself up for a successful day, and be inspired to experiment with your own routine. Ready to increase efficiency and save time? Watch my free masterclass for a proven exercise to do just that - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/blog#masterclasses _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails | |||
| Christmas special with RSM!! (dating an entrepreneur and a festive quiz) | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:51:59 | |
It's the final episode of the year so I'm treating you to a Christmas special exclusive with RSM, aka my boyfriend. Listen in for a dose of festive cheer and a window into what it's like to date Alice Benham. I'll be back in your ears in 2023, happy holidays! AB x _____ Ready to get memorable, custom design for your business? Launch a contest with 99designs and save £20 using this link. | |||
| 215 | End of year review in 5 steps (guided audio) | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:24:49 | |
Reflecting on 2022 will help you celebrate yourself, learn from your challenges and get clarity on how you want to enter next year. If you struggle to know how to review the year, this episode is for you! Tune in to follow my 5 step process for reflecting on 2022. _____ Ready to get memorable, custom design for your business? Launch a contest with 99designs and save £20 using this link. 2023 Planning Workshops (limited spaces!) | |||
| 214 | Pricing yourself, the myth of affordability and making a lot of money with Ray Dodd | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:52:14 | |
Struggle to price yourself confidently? Feel like your relationship with money is a little wonky? Today's guest, Ray Dodd, is here to offer a refreshing and thought-provoking perspective on money mindset. Tune in to learn how you can earn the money you deserve and desire. _____ Download Ray's free pricing with feelings guide. | |||
| 213 | My weaknesses as an entrepreneur (a very honest episode!) | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:33:40 | |
Running a business teaches you a LOT about who you are, what you want, what you're good at and in turn, what your weaknesses are too. The more self aware I've become of what my weaknesses are and how to conbat them, the easier running my businesses has become, so in todays episode I thought I'd let you in. Tune in to hear my 4 biggest weaknesses, how they impact my businesses and what I'm doing to help myself move forwards despite them. _____ AB | Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok The episode I mentioned with my life coach | |||
| Christmas in November and housemate pet peeves | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:42:32 | |
After a successful pilot episode, shit chat is here to stay! Tune in every other Thursday for a rambly conversation to keep you entertained whilst you work. _____ | |||
| 211 | Working with your period and menstrual cycle, not against it, with Lou Perham | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:59:03 | |
How can we better understand our menstrual cycle? And what does it look like to run our business in a way that compliments it? This week I'm joined by cyclical living expert Lou Perham to pick her brain on the link between periods and productivity. _____ Lou | Instagram, Free Cycle Tracking Toolkit, Productivity POD Online Community AB | Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok | |||
| 210 | How to end the year with intention | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:18:02 | |
Tune in for a permission slip to end the year YOUR way and use the next 6 weeks to set yourself up for a strong start to 2023. Sign up for next weeks free challenge and learn how to end the year intentionally here. _____ AB | Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok
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| Halloween boycotts and marathon regret | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:45:35 | |
| 208 | From hobby to business, raising $40 million and juggling parenthood with Alexandra Rico-Lloyd, Bike Club | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:43:03 | |
6 years ago Alexandra and her partner had an idea - what if their passion for cycling and sustainability could turn into something? Cue the start of Bike Club and them embarking on a journey of raising investment, growing a team, taking risks and juggling parenthood, all whilst keeping purpose at the centre of the business. Tune in for an honest look at the challenges and lessons behind Alexandra's success, along with an insight as to what's next, since her exit from the company earlier this year. _____ Bike Club | Website Alexandra | LinkedIn AB | Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok | |||
| 207 | Stop comparing and competing in your business with Lucy Sheridan | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:53:34 | |
Why do we comapare? And how can we get out of the cycle and replace it with intentional, authentic action? In this episode I'm joined by the worlds first and only Comparison Coach, Lucy Sheridan, a best-selling author and multi six figure business owner on a mission to help us live and work comparison free. Tune in for a dose of Lucy's 'big sister energy' - you'll leave feeling inspired and encouraged to keep showing up. _____ Lucy | Website, Instagram AB | Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok | |||
| 331 | 3 ways I've detached my identity from my business | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:19:57 | |
When running a business it's so easy to attach your identity to your work... things going well? You feel good. Things going wrong? You feel bad. It's an emotional rollercoaster and one I've learned I need to try and get off from. Over the last 4 years I've worked to step back from my business a little - detaching my identity from my work and creating a healthier separation. Tune in to learn how, and what I've learned along the way. _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails | |||
| A trilogy of roast dinners and Alice the introvert | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:42:09 | |
| 205 | 3 habits to become a happier business owner | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:24:34 | |
| 204 | Entering into a recession with a business | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:38:13 | |
Feeling scared and overwhelmed as we head into a period of uncertainty? This weeks episode I was joined by Fleur Emery, business expert and survivor of the 2008 recession, to better understand how we should approach and plan for this next recession. _____ To prepare your business for the recession and learn more from Fleur, you can check out her new course here. Get £15 off with the code 'TEAMALICE'. Fleur's Website _____ AB | Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok | |||