Send us a text In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff , I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Jason Graystone , who achieved financial freedom by the age of 30. But Jason’s story isn’t about chasing numbers - it’s about building a life you truly love. We dive into the lessons from his book Always Free , exploring why time freedom is just as important as financial freedom, and how aligning your life with your values can unlock both. Jason shares his journey from a turb...
Aug 15, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Send us a text In this solo episode, Emma shares the exact process she uses to stop founders from being “the glue” that holds everything together, and instead build a business that works for them - not the other way around. You’ll learn how to: Identify where you’re still holding on too tightly Delegate with confidence and clarity Protect your most valuable asset - you Redesign your role so you can lead from the front, focus on the big opportunities, and create the future Packed with practical s...
Aug 08, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Send us a text From humble beginnings in Burnley to sharing stages with Bill Clinton and building multiple 7-figure businesses, John Lee knows what it takes to scale fast and stay ahead. In this eye-opening episode, John joins Emma to share his journey-and exactly how he uses AI, content, and leverage to build wealth and create massive opportunities. 🎯 You’ll learn: How John built his first million by 27 The #1 mindset shift every entrepreneur needs Why organic content still wins (and how it la...
Aug 01, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Send us a text Feeling like nothing works without you in your business? Like if you took one day off, everything would fall apart? You’re not alone - but you’re also not stuck. In this solo episode, Emma gets real about the mindset shift every founder has to make if they want to scale without burning out. She shares how even the most high-performing entrepreneurs start small when it comes to delegation - and reveals the 106 most commonly outsourced tasks she’s seen in 17+ years of supporting bus...
Jul 25, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Send us a text Forget everything you think you know about business awards. In this powerful and practical episode, Emma sits down with award strategist and international judge Donna O’Toole , founder of August Recognition , to reveal how strategic recognition can transform your brand, boost your team, and even increase your business’s exit value . Inside this episode: How to use awards as a strategic growth tool (not just a vanity metric) The truth about judging panels—and why storytelling alone...
Jul 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Send us a text Tired of feeling busy but never actually moving the needle? In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the weekly planning structure that keeps me out of the weeds and fully focused on what matters most. Whether you’re juggling client work, team management, or 1,000 Slack notifications — this episode will show you how to take back control of your week using CEO-level planning. You’ll learn: ✅ How to dedicate days to specific energies (like marketing, finance, or deep wo...
Jul 11, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Send us a text What if breaking your business was the best thing you ever did? In this powerful and practical episode, Emma chats with business coach and multiple author Robin Waite about burnout, boundaries, and the bold decisions that helped him redesign his work – and his life. Robin shares: -His journey from marketing agency burnout to launching Fearless Business -The 4-stage growth cycle every entrepreneur goes through (on repeat!) -How to create “guilt-free time off” in a business built ar...
Jul 04, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Send us a text You’re ticking boxes, clearing emails, rushing from one thing to the next… But why do you still feel behind ? In this solo episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff , Emma Mills dives into one of the biggest mindset shifts every overwhelmed entrepreneur needs to make: productivity is not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters . Inside this high-impact episode: ️-Why doing more = staying stuck -The power of intention over inbox zero -How to stop letting your to-do list dictate your...
Jun 27, 2025•15 min
Send us a text Tired of chasing leads and constantly being “on” just to keep business coming in? In this episode, I’m joined by Gary Das —mortgage broker turned business coach—who shares how he built his brand and scaled his business organically through social media. No paid ads, no gimmicks—just smart systems and consistent content that works. We cover: How to turn content into consistent, high-quality leads Why automation and delegation are essential to scale lead gen The mindset shift that he...
Jun 20, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Send us a text Is AI coming for your job? Or is it the tool that will help your business grow faster, smarter, and with less stress? In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff , I’m joined by business strategist Lee Russel to explore what AI really means for small business owners right now. We break down: 🤖 What AI is (and what it definitely isn’t) 🚫 Why panic is the wrong move—and what to do instead ⚡ How to start using AI today to save time, boost productivity, and gain a competitive edge 📉 ...
Jun 13, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Send us a text If you’ve ever thought that simply delegating tasks was the key to freedom, think again. In this episode, I’m unpacking why task-based support isn’t enough — and why what you really need is a true driver of progress: an Executive Assistant. I'll share insights from 17 years of experience working with business owners, explaining the powerful difference between having someone who just takes orders and someone who proactively helps you focus, prioritize, and ultimately win the week. ...
Jun 06, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed even though you’ve technically delegated? You’re not alone. In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff , Emma Mills unpacks the real reason your delegation isn’t working — and what to do instead. From “phantom delegation” to the most common time-sucking traps business owners fall into, Emma shares her proven PAUSE framework to help you reclaim your energy, clarity, and calendar. You’ll learn: The 3 hidden delegation mistakes that keep you stuck Why outsourcing t...
May 30, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Send us a text Ever feel like you know exactly what to do in your business—but you’re still not doing it? You’re not lazy. You don’t need another strategy. You need a shift in how you think. This week on Focus on the Fun Stuff , I’m joined by Terry Gormley , founder of The Mindshaper Academy and creator of the life-changing course The Will to Act . Terry helps business owners bridge the gap between knowing and doing. We dive deep into: Why your mindset—not your to-do list—is holding you back The...
May 23, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 36
Send us a text Ever feel like your business should be further ahead by now? In this no-fluff episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur, investor, and scale-up expert Dan Bradbury —a man who went from £109,000 in debt to multiple 7-figure business exits. We talk about: 🔥 Why most businesses are unsellable (and how to fix yours) 📉 The harsh truth about revenue goals and ego-driven decisions 🧠 How your blind spots are quietly costing you thousands ⚙️ The six business areas that make or break your grow...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a text Discover why knowing your true hourly rate makes delegation a no-brainer — and how to use it to free up your time and increase your income. Still doing £30, £40, £50 tasks in your £100/hour zone? In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the simplest mindset shifts that’ll change how you run your business — forever . You’ll learn how to calculate your true hourly rate based on the life you actually want to live (think: 6 weeks off, 25-hour weeks 🙌), and how to use that number to ...
May 09, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a text What does it really take to build not one, but two £100M+ businesses—and still enjoy the ride? In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff , Emma sits down with James Cole, founder of Panache Cruises and Cruise118, to unpack the bold moves, brutal setbacks, and game-changing strategies behind his incredible journey. You'll hear: -How James survived a near business collapse during the 2008 recession -Why he started a second luxury cruise brand during the middle of a pandemic -The sys...
May 02, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text Ever feel like you’ve tried to delegate… and it still feels like you’re doing everything yourself? In this solo episode, I’m busting the 5 biggest lies business owners believe about getting support—and sharing the truth I’ve learned from 17 years running a virtual PA agency. You'll hear: ⚡ Why delegation doesn’t save time instantly (and what to do instead) ⚡ The truth about part-time support and how to make it work ⚡ What’s really going on when you think you’re “bad at delegating”...
Apr 25, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a text Running a business. Raising a family. Living life at full tilt… If you’ve ever said, “I just don’t have time to focus on my health,” this episode is for you. I’m joined by the powerhouse duo Mark and Jess Ross , founders of Lifestyle Lean , to talk about health, habits, and high performance— without the BS . We dive into: 🔥 Sustainable fat loss and strength-building (no crash diets here) 🧠 Mindset shifts that make healthy habits actually stick 💥 Why putting yourself first isn’t...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Send us a text It’s a first for Focus on the Fun Stuff —and a big one. I’m joined by not one but two brilliant entrepreneurs: Mark Rose and Adam Butler . We’re getting real about growth, burnout, reinvention, and the bold moves that change everything. 💥 Adam shares what it was like to run Adam Butler Recruitment for 17 years—and the moment he realised it was time to pivot. 🚀 Mark shares on his successful exit from Boosh365 and how simplifying his vision led to a whole new opportunity together ...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a text Marketing your business shouldn’t feel like an uphill battle. If you’re struggling to stand out online or grow consistently, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Paul Fernandez , founder of The Growth Guys and creator of Social Pitch AI , an AI-powered tool that’s transforming small business marketing. Paul has helped countless businesses scale with smarter digital strategies—and today, he’s sharing the biggest lessons he’s learned along the way. In this episode, we dive into: H...
Apr 04, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text Is your business running you instead of the other way around? If you're feeling trapped in the daily grind and wondering how to create true financial and time freedom, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Christine Nicholson , a leading expert in exit planning, business growth strategy, and succession planning . But before you think, “I’m not ready to sell my business,” hear me out—this is about building a scalable, sellable business that works for you, not the other way around....
Mar 28, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a text If your email marketing strategy is tired, ineffective, or – argh! – non-existent, my latest podcast episode is definitely one for you. I sat down with Kennedy, the absolute HERO of email marketing (that is actually the name of his business – go look up emailmarketingheroes!). And he had endless, fascinating insights on the underrated effects of email marketing in 2025. Kennedy also takes me through his SCORE framework which drives results, engages subscribers and turns them into ...
Mar 21, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a text Struggling to stay on top of your week instead of drowning in distractions? Meet my PAUSE framework—your new Sunday ritual to plan like a pro, focus on what actually matters, and still make time for the fun stuff. In this episode, I’ll walk you through my simple 5-step process to stop reacting and start owning your week. Ready to ditch the chaos and win your week before it even starts? Let’s do this! Connect with Emma! Ready to free up your time? Grab our 106 Tasks to Delegate Doc...
Mar 14, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a text We know deadlines make goals happen but sometimes we need that extra motivation to get things done... In this episode, learn one simple tool that'll help you take control of getting that big goal done and dusted! It's not your typical goal-setting process but trust me it works for me! And I hope it works for you too! Nigel Botterill uses it to get more done than ever before and build his empire - and now I do too! 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️The Power of One Thing ✔️ Motiv...
Mar 07, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text In this episode I sit down with Phil Quirk, a human performance specialist with an incredible track record of working with elite sports professionals, special forces members, and top entrepreneurs. Phil’s journey from his early days in the Marines and RAF gave him a deep understanding of resilience, mindset, and high-performance culture—and now, he helps businesses build stronger leadership, better teams, and a more focused approach to success. 💡 In this episode, you’ll discover:...
Feb 28, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text This week on Focus on the Fun Stuff , I’m delving into something that so many business owners (myself included!) struggle with— actually celebrating our progress instead of constantly chasing the next goal. If you’ve ever found yourself hitting a milestone and immediately thinking, what’s next? without stopping to acknowledge how far you’ve come, this episode is for you. Inspired by Dan Sullivan’s book, "The Gap and the Gain," I explore how high achievers often live in "the gap" —...
Feb 21, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text This week on Focus on the Fun Stuff , I sat down with Oli Luke —a copywriting and marketing expert who’s built a hugely successful niche marketing agency, serving the hearing healthcare industry across North America. Now, if you’ve ever wondered whether niching down is the right move for your business, this episode will give you all the insights you need. Ollie has gone beyond just picking a niche—he’s built a niche within a niche —and it’s led to some seriously impressive results...
Feb 14, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text This week on Focus on the Fun Stuff , I’m taking a bit of a different approach—because the biggest business lessons I learned in 2023? They didn’t come from work. They came from my fitness journey. 💪 Now, before you scroll past thinking this episode is all about gym routines and protein shakes—stick with me. This is about so much more than getting fit. In this solo episode, I’m sharing how stepping out of my comfort zone completely shifted my mindset—not just about fitness, but a...
Feb 07, 2025•26 min•Ep. 21
Send us a text 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 bu...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text 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. 🎧 ...
Jan 24, 2025•20 min
