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339 | The most uncomfortable retreat I’ve been on (and why it was pivotal for me)21 oct. 202500:15:16

We hear the power ‘community’ talked about a lot, but I wonder if we’re missing something… the most impactful part of community. Tune in to hear about the time I took myself way out of my comfort zone, and what it taught me about the importance of your environment.

Get on the waitlist for THE community of ambitious business owners

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Panicking about Instagram reach? These 4 reminders are what you need to hear15 oct. 202500:26:22

If reach feels down and you're feeling freaked, this episode is for you. I've been here (many times) before and these 4 tips will help you find your calm and keep your business growing, despite any changes.

Stay accountable to your goals and track data intentionally with ON IT next year, join the waitlist to be first in line - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/onit 

338 | Stop ghosting your goals with my proven method - 3 steps14 oct. 202500:17:41
Hundreds of business owners use THIS method to grow with ease and turn their overwhelming ideas into action. Ready to do the same? Tune in to hear the simple 3 step approach that's transformed my growth, and can do the same for you.   Join my free challenge 'Clear The Path' to embed The AB Method into your business -    Be first in line for ON IT 2026

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337 | Why the shiny stuff isn't fulfilling and how to feel CONTENT in business07 oct. 202500:16:43
If you feel like the goal post is always moving and find yourself saying "I'll feel content WHEN... * insert shiny goal here *) then this episode is for you. Let's break down how to swap shiny empty goals for true fulfilment, and feel content as you grow.   Clarify your vision for 2026 with my FREE workshop - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/path-to-clarity   Join the ON IT Waitlist for 2026 - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/onit   _____   Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails
336 | I realised I was a hypocrite and the 2 years since have been game changing30 sept. 202500:15:06
How I went from living a double life to adopting intentionality in all areas of my work and routine... and the unexpected impact it's had.     Ready to show up with intention and reap the rewards? Join the ON IT Waitlist for 2026 - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/onit     Free Masterclass: learn the 3 mindsets which may be holding you back from growth - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/3-behaviours-that-are-stunting-your-growth

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335 | How I triple my revenue in Q4, every year (4 steps to follow)23 sept. 202500:18:06

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

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334 | Audit your offers in 4 steps and set yourself up for Q4 growth16 sept. 202500:17:22

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

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333 | Rebrand regrets? Hiring a PA? My Q4 goals? (Q&A Episode)09 sept. 202500:22:39

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

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332 | My morning routine as a 27 year old entrepreneur02 sept. 202500:17:50

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

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331 | 3 ways I've detached my identity from my business29 juil. 202500:19:57

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.

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330 | The WORST thing has happened to me - here's how I'm responding22 juil. 202500:22:55

I'm currently going through one of the worst challenges I've faced in 9 years of business... curious to know how I'm dealing with it? Tune in.

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329 | How I take a MONTH off from my business every year15 juil. 202500:14:38

For 5 years I've taken the summer out of office and it's a habit that's transformed both my life and business. Curious to know how, and why, I do it? Tune in to learn more.

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328 | 5 unexpected lessons from my rebrand08 juil. 202500:17:24

I'm rebranding every aspect of my business, and let's just say there have been some unexpected lessons along the way. Listen in to learn what the process has been like and what I wish I'd known at the start.

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The science behind WHY growing a business is so hard01 juil. 202500:15:23

Are you over-complicating what it takes to grow a successful business? I see so much chat online which makes out that growth is super easy, it's just complicated strategy... and I couldn't disagree more.

Tune in to learn WHY growth isn't ever easy, but HOW it can be simple.

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Your business is teaching you... but are you listening? - The Daily Principle27 juin 202500:07:04

The final principle is here and it's one that will accelerate your growth. The more we take action, the more we learn... but is it that simple?

Doors to ON IT open next week and you must be on the guestlist to get an exclusive welcome gift, join now.

Stop listening to advice, start trusting yourself - The Daily Principle26 juin 202500:04:56

What if I told you the you didn't need to be told what to do, or look for external advice, but the answers were in you?

The guestlist get an exclusive welcome gift, join now to be first in line for ON IT.

I'll never stop talking about messy action - The Daily Principle25 juin 202500:05:40

Today's principle is one you've likely heard from me before... and there's reason for it. Tune in to learn why messy action is the only secret to growth and how to harness it in your business.

Join the waitlist for ON IT, doors open next week!

Your ambition is slowing your business growth - The Daily Principle24 juin 202500:06:51

Today's principle - let your vision be ambitious and your to-do list realistic. Listen to learn why this is one of the most common mistakes I see businesses make.

Struggling to switch modes and wish you could cast vision and make plans with expert guidance? That's why ON IT exists. Each month I'll help you be ambitious with the vision, realistic with your plans and ultimately, seeing growth as a result. Join the waitlist here.

 

Stop aiming for consistency, do this instead - The Daily Principle23 juin 202500:06:04

Tune in every day this week for The Daily Principle - the 5 principles that unlock growth in your business. 

Wish you had a regular opportunity to step back, reflect and set yourself up for consistent action? Join the guestlist for ON IT here - doors open next week, for the last time in 2025.

321 | How I’m making public speaking my full time job17 juin 202500:17:07

LOVE speaking - on stages, Zoom screens, panels - I'll take it in any form! And I think I'm pretty good at it too...

Tune in to this episode to learn the tips, tricks & hacks I've learned along the way that make for an engaging & memorable talk. Apply this to your next workshop, podcast appearance or keynote!

Join the I Do Handmade Hub HERE to access exclusive opportunities, expert guidance & like-minded community. 

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Doors to ON IT reopen soon but only for 48 hours! Be first in line and commit to intentional growth for the rest of 2025 - join the waitlist here. https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/onit

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319 | Your midyear checklist - 3 steps to reflect, learn & set intention03 juin 202500:15:49

June is here but that doesn't mean we need to panic! Instead, it's a perfect opportunity to step back, gather the learnings and set yourself up for an intentional rest of 2025.

Tune in to discover my 3 step checklist to complete as we hit the midway point. 

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Craving a strategy refresh as we hit the midway point? Join me for THE HALF TIME REALIGN - virtual or London options available here.

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318 | What actually is a business strategy? My expert definition...29 mai 202500:19:03

Business strategy... essential to growth but somehow a concept that gets incredibly overcomplicated and misunderstood. 

I'm all for making things simple, so tune in to this episode to hear how I (a business strategist) define it. You'll be clearer on the role certain topics play and explore what areas you're needing to focus on in your business. 

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Join the waitlist for ON IT - where 150+ business owners set goals, track progress & take action.

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317 | Hosting retreats... 7 things I wish I'd known20 mai 202500:22:31

I've been hosting retreats for 6 years and there's a LOT I've learned the hard way. Each time I host a retreat I get the same questions - what does it cost? what is involved? are they good for your business? So, with my most recent retreat just a few weeks ago, I figured now would be the time to sit down and share all.

Tune in to learn 7 things nobody will tell you about hosting a retreat in your business.

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Interested in experiencing the retreat magic? Apply for my January 2026 retreat here

Don't want to wait until January? Join the waitlist for my June strategy days here, where you'll get the retreat magic in a more accessible format, helping you realign your business for the rest of 2025. 

Join the waitlist for ON IT - where 150+ business owners set goals, track progress & take action.

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316 | Why a selfish business model is a strategic one - how to make it work for you13 mai 202500:16:07

Does your business work for you? Does it truly meet your needs? I used to think these questions were a bonus... an afterthought, if you will. But I've come to learn just how essential it is that our businesses are built on our terms - and it's not for the reason you may expect.

Listen in as I walk you through why a selfish business is a good one, and how you can make yours work better for you.

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Magic happens when we step back and ask ourselves these questions, and that's exactly what me and 150+ business owners do in my program ON IT. It's the solution to working ON your business with ease - ensuring you have clear vision on what you want and the support to make it happen. Join the waitlist here to be first in line for when doors reopen.

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315 | Swap overwhelm for intention with THIS exercise06 mai 202500:13:27

Feeling overwhelmed when running a business isn't just normal; I think it's inevitable. When the task list feels never-ending and the options for growth outweigh your capacity, it's important to know how to give yourself clear focus and take the right action.

Tune in to learn my go-to exercise for gaining clarity on my decisions and confidence that they're right for me.

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Wishing you had regular support like this in your business? You don't have to wish any longer, as exercises like this are exactly what we do in my group program ON IT. Join the waitlist to be first in line when doors reopen and give your business the focus and support it deserves - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/onit

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314 | How I monetise my email list & SELL via email, with ease29 avr. 202500:22:47

My email marketing is the most profitable marketing channel and it's a platform I believe we could all focus on more. Tune in to hear the 4 practical strategies I use to ensure my email list generates money, without the ick of selling all the time.

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Ready to go from ignoring your email strategy to benefiting from the sustainability, ease & most of all -revenue - it can bring? My email marketing mini course has helped hundreds of business owners send emails people want to open, grow their list & ultimately, convert. 27% off sale ends VERY soon (end of April!) so purchase now to enroll and save. 

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313 | Craft a clear & compelling MISSION with 3 questions22 avr. 202500:20:59

Ever struggled to describe what your business actually does? Tune in as I walk you through my tried-and-true method for clarifying what you do, who it's for, and why you're great.

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Ready to dive into my Clarity Workbook and work through prompts that are guaranteed to clarify your purpose, mission, vision & values? Shop here to bring confident clarity into your marketing & decision making - 27% off for April only. 

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312 | My profit grew 80% in one year - here's how I did it15 avr. 202500:30:53

I will never shy away from sharing my numbers, and this episode truly takes you behind the scenes of my latest tax return. This time last year, I felt disheartened seeing revenue growth without corresponding profit growth. Fast forward to now, and profit has increased significantly- all thanks to the actions I'm discussing in this episode...

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Shop the 27% off strategy sale HERE - set your business up with financial spreadsheets to take control of your money, my podcast course to help you launch your own show or my quarterly worksheet to help you set Q2 goals with ease.

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311 | Take control of your financial growth in 5 steps08 avr. 202500:23:43

Money in business can easily become one of the most overwhelming parts of running a company, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, the more we address the topic and take action, the more confidence and growth we will experience.

Tune in to discover my top 5 tried and tested tips to ensure you feel in control of your business finances.

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Ready to learn more? Sign up to my FREE workshop here to discover the 3 step money checklist you should be completing in your business. Replay available!

310 | 9 invaluable lessons from 9 years in business - reflecting on my journey01 avr. 202500:24:59

Today is my BIRTHDAY which means a) I've reached 27 and more excitingly b) it's the business' birthday too, this year celebrating 9 years since I took the leap to work for myself! In today's episode, I'm taking you down memory lane and unpacking the most valuable lessons this experience has taught me. Tune in to hear more of my journey and learn these lessons the easy way!

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309 | Answering YOUR business dilemmas - comparison, pricing & diversification25 mars 202500:21:34

Listen in to hear my expert take on your business dilemas. Got a business challenge you want my take on? Email me hello@alicebenham.co.uk

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308 | 3 questions to set your Q2 up for success in business19 mars 202500:14:15

As we approach a new quarter, it's time to step back and work ON your business. No matter what Q1 held for you, this is the opportunity to refine your vision, tighten your strategy and set yourself up for an action and results filled quarter.

Listen in for the 3 steps I follow every quarter, to set myself up for success.

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307 | The 3 pillars of working ON your business & how to prioritise it11 mars 202500:26:52

Tired of working ON your business always falling to the bottom of your to-do list? This episode will break down ON vs IN the business tasks, my 3 habits that make up ON the business tasks & how to prioritise them, even when life gets busy. 

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306 | Why you're not growing in 2025 (and what to do about it)04 mars 202500:20:04

Had a flat start to the year? Not making the progress you expected or hoped to? Tune into this episode as I break down the 3 main reasons standing between you and your 2025 success.

Atomic Habits by James Clear
Podcast about 3 exercises to cast vision

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305 | Teenage entrepreneur - what helped & hindered me starting young25 févr. 202500:26:37

I fell into business at just 17 years old and I've got a LOT to say about how my age impacted that experience. Everyones origin story is different, so tune in to hear my perspective as a teenage business onwner.

Know a teenage aspiring business owner? Maybe you want to pass this episode on to them...

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304 | Productivity tips that WORK - 5 tools that save me time18 févr. 202500:26:07

Let's stop wishing and waiting for more time, and start looking at how we can get the most out of the time we have. Tune in to discover 5 strategies I use in my business every day which have consistenbtly saved me time and helped me to do more, in less time.

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303 | 7 YEAR(!) podcast birthday - juicy Q&A about the journey, mistakes & lessons11 févr. 202500:41:56

7 years ago today I made my best business decision ever - to begin this show. I didn't know what I was doing. Nobody seemed to care. But I had the seed of an idea and all the messy action to make it happen.

Fast forward to today and this podcast has been transformative for business, not just for the growth and impact it's enabled, but also for the journey it's taken me on, the lessons it's taught me and the people it's connected me to. Safe to say it's been a FULL 7 years - of highs, lows, lessons, mistakes and changes - and in today's episode, I'm bringing you behind the curtain, answering your juicy questions.

Tune in to hear what I wish I'd known at the start, why I don't agree that it's harder to grow a podcast now, and where I think the show will be in 7 years time...

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332 | My morning routine as a 27 year old entrepreneur09 févr. 202500:17:50

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

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302 | Build a more simple & effective business model - 2 exercises to complete04 févr. 202500:26:22

Ready to make 2025 the year you do less, to do better? In this episode I'm unpacking the 2 theories I use to create businesses with simplicity and effectiveness at their core. 

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301 | My biggest launch ever - numbers, reflections & learnings28 janv. 202500:50:37

Ready for a behiond the scenes look at the most successful launch I've ever had in business? Tune into this episode for an unfiltered look at the numbers, the strategy and my reflections on what made it so impactul.

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EPISODE 300!! How this podcast has changed my life & business21 janv. 202500:19:38

6 years ago I made the best business decision - to start this very podcast. So much of my growth has stemmed from this podcast, so to celerbate reaching 300 episodes I'm unpacking how this podcast has changed my life and business for the better.

Keen to start your own podcast in 2025? Use the code BIRTHDAY this week only to get £100 off my signature Podcast Course here.

Did somebody say VIDEO podcasts?! Watch me record this episode and subscribe for future BTS vlogs here.

299 | My 2025 Intentions & Growth Goals14 janv. 202500:41:41

Curious to hear my vision for the year ahead? Listen in as I share why I felt a little flat at the end of 2024 and how that's led to my priorities for growth in 2025. 

Additional Resources: Episode - 3 Vision Exercises

Small Changes Big Results - Processes10 janv. 202500:04:37

Ready to focus on the small things that make a big impact? Welcome to this mini-series, where every day this week I'm challenging all of us to make ONE small change that will bring more intention, ease and growth to our businesses. 

Small Changes Big Results - Nurturing Community09 janv. 202500:04:27

Ready to focus on the small things that make a big impact? Welcome to this mini-series, where every day this week I'm challenging all of us to make ONE small change that will bring more intention, ease and growth to our businesses. 

Small Changes Big Results - Environment08 janv. 202500:04:30

Ready to focus on the small things that make a big impact? Welcome to this mini-series, where every day this week I'm challenging all of us to make ONE small change that will bring more intention, ease and growth to our businesses. 

Small Changes Big Results - Boundaries07 janv. 202500:04:50

Ready to focus on the small things that make a big impact? Welcome to this mini-series, where every day this week I'm challenging all of us to make ONE small change that will bring more intention, ease and growth to our businesses. 

Small Changes Big Results - Daily Habits06 janv. 202500:06:14

Welcome to this mini-series. Every day this week, I'm challenging each of us to make ONE small change that will bring more intention, ease, and growth to our businesses. Are you ready to focus on the small things that make a big impact?

293 | Clarify your vision for 2025 with these exercises01 janv. 202500:19:04

Well hello 2025, a brand new year and SO much opportunity ahead. The quality and clarity of your vision will dictate the intentionl, ease and growth your business has this year, so you ready to get even clearer? Listen in for 3 exercises that are tried and tested to nail your vision.

Ready to work ON your business with ease and set strategic goals this year? Click here to join ON IT before the doors close on January 6th!

292 | My 2024 reflections & 5 questions to review the year with17 déc. 202400:31:45

Ready to close the chapter of 2024 and gather the learnings? Discover the 5 questions I use to conduct an effective end of year review, whilst getting an insight into my own answers.

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Make 2025 a year of intentional growth and join ON IT here. Doors close January 5th!

291 | YOUR 2024 wins & challenges13 déc. 202400:17:03

If you came to Small Bizmas this year, you may have spotted an old phpne tucked into the corner of the room... a phone where you could confess your wins, challenges and lessons of the year. We so often grow in isolation, so hearing other peoples insghts and wins can be so energising - happy listening!

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