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Rural Business Focus

Ben Eagle, RuralPod Mediarural-business-focus.simplecast.com
A podcast for people running rural businesses. This podcast aims to inspire and support you to be your very best, both personally and for your business.
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Episodes

Getting your business idea off the ground and how to make an idea reality

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here. Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk...

May 28, 202417 min

Rise above the storm and you'll find the sunshine - with entrepreneur and best selling author Hannah Russell

You can find Hannah's website here. Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk Our podcast disclaimer can be found here....

May 21, 202440 min

Why difficult times are important in life

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk Our podcast disclaimer can be found here....

May 14, 20246 min

Rooted in Resilience: A Visit to the Cultivate rural growth summit

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk Our podcast disclaimer can be found here....

May 07, 202426 min

Goal Setting and Life Coaching - with Jo Speed

You can find Jo on LinkedIn here or on Instagram here . Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk Our podcast disclaimer can be found here....

Apr 30, 202452 min

How YOU can change the world

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk Our podcast disclaimer can be found here....

Apr 23, 20249 min

The role of self-compassion in finding motivation

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk Our podcast disclaimer can be found here....

Apr 16, 202411 min

Why should you start a podcast?

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk Our podcast disclaimer can be found here....

Apr 09, 20248 min

New Business Focus - The PastureTec Story - with Rob Massey

Listen to the fascinating story of PastureTec in this week's episode. Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk Our podcast disclaimer can be found here....

Apr 02, 202443 min

Book Keeping: From Overwhelm to Awareness - with Mary Faber

Today we’re focusing on your numbers and keeping on top of everything – namely your book keeping. Now if you do your book keeping yourself you’ll know how much time it takes up and how keeping on top of it all can sometimes be a challenge when you’re trying to do everything else. Ben's guest today is Mary Faber, who works with rural entrepreneurs of all kinds to help prevent that sense of overwhelm and take them from overwhelm to awareness. She does this through a virtual book keeping service an...

Mar 26, 202448 min

Reviewing the Economic Landscape for Rural Businesses in 2024 - with Andrew Hepworth-Smith

Today is about reviewing the overall picture for rural businesses in 2024. Ben is joined by financial broker Andrew Hepworth Smith, owner of AHS Finance. Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your bu...

Mar 19, 202433 min

Mentoring and why it's important for rural business and agriculture - with Helen Wyman

Nuffield scholar and founder of Cultivate Success joins Ben on the podcast today to talk about the potential for mentoring in agriculture and the rural sector. Have you thought about being a mentor or having a mentor? Helen also talks about 'balcony moments' - worth listening to this near the end. Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podc...

Mar 12, 202436 min

Change in Nature: how much time do you spend with nature? - with Chloe Revill

To discover more about Change in Nature visit their website here. Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk Our podcast disclaimer can be found here....

Mar 05, 202443 min

Achieving More Sales and Developing your Mindset - with Tara Best

To find out more about Tara you can follow her on instagram here or visit her website which is thebestcoachingcompany.com There is loads in today's episode about developing sales and a sales mindset. Also a reminder to be 'consistent and persistent' and to keep getting your message out there. We also hear about Tara's farm shop business and what she has done to shake things up with their model for that recently. Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus an...

Feb 27, 202445 min

Do you need some (re)motivation this February?

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk Our podcast disclaimer can be found here....

Feb 20, 20246 min

What is PR anyway?? - With Sara McCracken

Get your free copy of '101 things you need to know about PR' - click here. Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk Our podcast disclaimer can be found here....

Feb 13, 202428 min

How to start a website (or update your website) - with Aly Robins

Aly Robins is CEO at Snowy Mountain Marketing in Montana, USA. The Ultimate Website Checklist download: https://snowymountainmarketing.ac-page.com/theultimatewebsitechecklist The Ultimate Website Course for Your Business: https://snowymountainmarketing.com/the-ultimate-website-course/ Snowy Mountain Marketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowymountainmarketing/ Aly Robins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyrobins1/ Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural B...

Feb 06, 202442 min

3 Ways to Improve Your Communication

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk Our podcast disclaimer can be found here....

Jan 30, 20247 min

The Power of Small Actions

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk Our podcast disclaimer can be found here....

Jan 23, 20246 min

New Business Focus: Ben's Yard - with Alastair Morbey

Ben speaks to Alastair Morbey co-founder of Ben's Yard in rural Cambridgeshire. For more information on Ben's Yard visit - Home – Ben's Yard (bensyard.co.uk) Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for you...

Jan 16, 202432 min

The Misogi Challenge

The misogi challenge is based on an ancient Japanese ritual that pushes you to confront your fears and anxieties and purify your body and mind. Tell us what your misogi challenge is by contacting us on email hello@ruralpodmedia.co.uk Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work wi...

Jan 09, 20249 min

2024: The Year of the Dragon

Happy new year! Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can contact us over email at hello@ruralpodmedia.co.uk You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk Our podcast disclaimer can be found here....

Jan 02, 20246 min

The 12 Week Year

Ben sets out how you can be more efficient and focused with achieving your goals through the 12 week year process. Brian Moran and Michael Lennington 'The 12 week year: get more done in 12 weeks than others do in 12 months' You can contact us by emailing hello@ruralpodmedia.co.uk Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your bu...

Dec 26, 20237 min

Planning Your New Year and Setting Goals for 2024

What do you want to do next year? What do you want to experience or achieve? What does growth for your business look like next year? In this episode Ben sets out some of the questions that you need to ask yourself to plan your goals for 2024. Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more o...

Dec 19, 202314 min

What is a rural hub? - with Kate Speke-Adams

One of the challenges we face as rural businesses is how to connect with each other when we’re so geographically far apart. Herefordshire Rural Hub was founded in September 2004 to support economic, social and environmental improvements in the farming and rural business community in Herefordshire. From events and workshops to 1:1 business advice the hub works to ensure that local delivery and support is joined up. Today we hear more about the Hub’s work. Ben is joined by Kate Speke-Adams who is ...

Dec 12, 202325 min

Starting a Community Interest Company and Flying the Flag for British Agriculture - with Milly Fyfe

We talk about community interest companies and the importance of food in this episode. Milly Fyfe is a digital marketing expert, blogger, podcaster, farmer’s wife, mum of 2, food producer and the founder of No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents CIC. She’s formerly worked for the Shorthorn Society and the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution amongst others. All in all she has a passion for flying the flag for British agriculture. No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents website - No Fuss Meals for Busy Paren...

Dec 05, 202346 min

How to keep well this winter, gut health and holistic health - with Lucy Williamson

Today we're talking about staying well this winter. Lucy Williamson is a registered nutritionist and former vet based in Hertfordshire. Lucy was named as Freelance Nutritionist of the Year 2020 by the Caroline Walker Trust, and she has previously been a visiting lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Hertfordshire, an Ambassador for The Real Food Campaign and Love British Food. Lucy's website - Lucy Williamson Nutrition- Nutritionist based in Greater London (lwnutrition.co.uk) ...

Nov 28, 202333 min

What is the future for rural podcasting and why should you get involved?

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk Our podcast disclaimer can be found here....

Nov 21, 202311 min

Getting through the tough times

Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media . You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk Our podcast disclaimer can be found here....

Nov 14, 20238 min

Nuffield Scholarships and life after Nuffield

From the 14th to the 16th November hundreds of people will be gathering in Exeter for the Nuffield Conference and dozens of Nuffield scholars will be presenting their findings from their global travels. If you haven’t heard of Nuffield I suggest you go and visit the website which is nuffieldscholar.org but in short Nuffield, or ‘The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust’ as it is formally called is a charity organisation whose aim is to bring positive change to agriculture through the development ...

Nov 07, 202333 min
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