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Starting the Conversation

Alice Benhamwww.alicebenham.co.uk
Sharing the unspoken sides of running a business and showing up online, Starting The Conversation is for entrepreneurs craving honest conversations and practical advice. Tune in each Tuesday for a dose of actionable expertise and inspiring stories from those who ‘get it’.
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Episodes

207 | Stop comparing and competing in your business with Lucy Sheridan

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 , TikT...

Oct 24, 202254 min

A trilogy of roast dinners and Alice the introvert

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. _____ AB | Website , Instagram , LinkedIn , TikTok

Oct 20, 202242 min

205 | 3 habits to become a happier business owner

Working hard to serve your clients and community, but forgetting to look after yourself too? In this episode I'm sharing 3 of the daily habits that keep me feeling fulfilled amd happy as a business more. _____ AB | Website , Instagram , LinkedIn , TikTok

Oct 18, 202225 min

204 | Entering into a recession with a business

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...

Oct 11, 202238 min

Office cats and sponsored sky dives (pilot episode!!)

Craving a bit of shit chat to keep you company whilst you work? Missing the office gossip? This new style of episode is for YOU. In today's happy hour episode (working title...) Em and I discuss bad office etiquette, my newfound love for cornish pasties and meeting Ed Sheeran. As this is a pilot episode I'm keen to hear your feedback - do you enjoy this style of episode? Any sections you'd change or add? I want to hear it all. _____ AB | Website , Instagram , LinkedIn , TikTok...

Oct 04, 202237 min

202 | Writing a book - the benefits, process and challenges with Lucy Werner

Thought about writing a book but not sure how it works? In this episode I sat down with double author Lucy Werner about the process, benefits and challenges involved in writing a book for your business. _____ AB | Website , Instagram , LinkedIn , TikTok Lucy | Website , Instagram Lucy's books - Hype Yourself , Brand Yourself...

Sep 27, 20221 hr 2 min

201 | 4 tips to energise and refine your marketing strategy

Feeling frustrated, overwhelmed or plain bored of marketing right now? This episode is for you! Tune in to hear 4 tips I'm implementing myself to ensure my marketing stays strategic and joyful. _____ AB | Website , Instagram , LinkedIn , TikTok

Sep 20, 202216 min

200 | Unpacking 10k months, financial privilege & money mindset in business

If you've ever find yourself frustrated by the myth of 10k months or curious to understand how privlege plays a role in comparing finances, this conversation is for you. I sat down with Ellie, the money expert behind This Girl Talks Money and Money Unfiltered podcast, about how our emotional relationship with money impacts our business finances. To learn how to manage your finances with ease, join the waitlist for my YourJuno course here . Doors open soon so don't miss out! _____ AB | Website , ...

Sep 13, 202258 min

199 | A chatty catch up after my month off!

I'm back!! Well... you've had summer school epispdes so I've technically not left the podcast but I am back working after my month off! Today I was joined by my producer Em to have a chat about what I got up to over August, how I'm feeling about September and my top tips for ending the year intentionally. Plus there's a few tangents about TikTok and festivals... so get ready for a chatty one! _____ Ready to get memorable, custom design for your business? Launch a contest with 99designs and save ...

Sep 06, 202230 min

The simple secrets to productivity | SummerSchool #5

Summer is drawing to a close... we're about to get back into our routines... so what better time to talk about productivity? In this episode you'll learn my top 3 tips for working at your best so you can do more with ease. _____ Ready to get memorable, custom design for your business? Launch a contest with 99designs and save £20 using this link. AB | Website , Instagram , LinkedIn , TikTok...

Aug 30, 202218 min

3 money lessons you need to learn | SummerSchool #4

Pricing, paying tax, profit... if you find the financial side of business intimidating you're not alone! I entered the world of business wildly unprepared when it came to money and as a result, made a lot of mistakes and learned a lot of lessons. In this episode I'm sharing my 3 biggest tips so you can feel better equipped to manage your business finances! To learn more, be sure to join the waitlist for my 'freelancer finances' course (coming in September!) to learn the fundamentals of managing ...

Aug 23, 202216 min

Be more confident in 5 steps | SummerSchool #3

So you've got all the practical stuff in place, but what happens when your mindset gets in the way? In this epispde I'll be sharing what I've learned about the role fear plays in running a business and how to help yourself show up more confidently. _____ Ready to get memorable, custom design for your business? Launch a contest with 99designs and save £20 using this link. AB | Website , Instagram , LinkedIn , TikTok...

Aug 16, 202220 min

How to create a memorable brand | SummerSchool #2

Ever hear the word ‘brand’ and get confused by what it actually means? A) you’re not alone and B) this episode is for you! If your mission is why people need you, your brand is why they want you, so it’s an important thing to consider! In this lesson you’ll learn what a brand is, how to define yours and the easiest way to make sure people are connected to it. _____ Ready to take action? Explore your brand personality and head to 99designs to get expert help in bringing it to life! AB | Website ,...

Aug 09, 202216 min

Defining a clear and compelling mission | SummerSchool #1

“What does your business do?!” - a question we should all be able to answer clearly and confidently… but can we? Your mission sits at the centre of your whole business - it impacts every action and plays a huge role in helping you achieve success. That’s why, whether you’re starting out or years in, there’s a lot of value to be found in taking it back to basics and refining our mission. In this lesson you’ll learn the 3 components of a great business, the importance of internal clarity and how t...

Aug 02, 202220 min

192 | How to save time and get sh*t done

Time... the elusive thing we're all searching for more of. If you've ever found yourself wishing there were more hours in the day, this episode is for you. You won't learn how to get more time (that intel would make me a genius) but instead how to get more out of the time you've got. Listen in to dicover my (proven) 3 step method for upping your efficiency, so you can either get more done or just go watch Love Island sooner... _____ AB | Website , Instagram , LinkedIn , TikTok...

Jul 18, 202220 min

191 | Ending a business... the challenges, regrets and lessons with Liam Cavanagh

We hear a lot about the stories of businesses that continue to grow... but what about the ones that get shut? What leads to a decision like that? And how does it feel to be ending something you've put so much into? Todays episode explores exactly that as I sit down with my friend (and office pal) Liam to discuss his recent decision to step away form his start-up, Bel. Tune in to hear why it's important to ignore ego and the 'sunk cost phallacy' when making a decision like this, be inspired to se...

Jul 12, 202250 min

190 | How to get your first client (and continue to get booked!)

So you've figured out your services... but what now? How do you first get, and continue to aquire, paying clients? That was exactly where I was 6 years ago and a situation I've supported a lot of clients through. Now like everything in business it's not quite so simple as 1+2=3 but there are steps you can take to start attracting those dream clients. So whether you're looking to get client #1 or #100, this episode will help you put yourself in front of those who matter! _____ AB | Website , Inst...

Jun 28, 202230 min

189 | TikTok viral and juggling two businesses with Lucy Hitchcock

Is it too late to join TikTok? Why start a second business? How does Instagram fit into your marketing strategy? Todays episode will answers those questions and more. Since Lucy last came on the podcast she's launched a second business and gone viral on TikTok, two things I was curious to hear more about. I find conversations with Lucy so inspiring (and full of tangents!) and this one was no different - I so hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I did recording it. _____ AB | Website , Insta...

Jun 20, 202254 min

188 | Taking a month off - why, how and when?

In 2020 I trialled taking a whole month away from my business and it's since become a non-negotiable in my year. As my month off approaches and the inevitable questions of "why a month off?" "how do you plan for it?" and "why August?" come in I thought it would be a good time to discuss it on the podcast! Whether you're curious to take a whole month off or just want to learn my top tips for taking time out when you run a business, this one's for you! _____ To manage your marketing with intention...

Jun 14, 202229 min

187 | How to be more confident and speak to inspire with Kirsty Hulse

What actually is confidence? And how can we have more of it? In this episode I sat down with the wise (and hilarious) Kirsty Hulse to discuss exactly that. You'll leave this episode inspired to bring a little more 'you' into your work, reminded that fear isn't a reason to stop and ready to master your public speaking and presenting skills. _____ To manage your marketing with intention, start using Metricool for free here. AB | Website , Instagram , LinkedIn Kirsty | Website , Instagram , LinkedI...

Jun 07, 20221 hr 4 min

186 | 3 ways I'm improving my marketing right now

Showing up online is a constant process of experimenting, learning and turning the challenges into solutions. I'm a big believer in seeing your marketing as a constant work in progress, always looking for ways to improve, so I thought I'd share 3 of the main ways I'm uplevelling my marketing right now! Tune in to hear my thoughst on the 'instagram is changing' narrative and discover what habits and approaches I'm loving right now. _____ To manage your marketing with intention, start using Metric...

May 31, 202218 min

185 | Seeking discomfort, learning from challenges and the reality of growing a start-up with Xavier Craine from Mixtons

£11 in the bank account with £25,000 of bills to pay... receiving a cease and desist letter... coming out of lockdown with a product based business... Alongside co-founders Ranj and Sim, my friend Xav runs Mixtons - the disruptive brand on a mission to create premade cocktails which in their own words 'don't taste shit'. After watching their journey, becoming an investor and admiring Xav's willingness to share the lows and challenges that come with running a start-up, I knew I had to get him on ...

May 24, 20221 hr

184 | Q&A - how to stay motivated, get your first clients and streamline your business

In todays episode I'm answering YOUR top questions - from how to manage your finances to why building a community is a two way street, this episode will bring some quick fire expertise to help you move your business forwards. To submit your question or topic suggestion for future epispdes, share your thoughts here. _____ To manage your marketing with intention, start using Metricool for free here. AB | Website , Instagram , LinkedIn...

May 17, 202242 min

183 | Why consistency is the only 'secret' to success w/Abi Connick

In a world where quick fixes and overnight growth are increasingly glorified, Abi Connick is a living example in the power of showing up consistently and patiently. Since starting out just over 2 years ago, Abi has grown a community of 100K creatives and now runs the business alongside her partner. In this episode we discuss why showing your face is a powerful tool for growth, the pressure Abi felt to launch an agency / why it wasn't right for her and what it's really like working with her boyfr...

May 10, 20221 hr 7 min

182 | My story - school dropout to accidental entrepreneur at 17

In 180+ episodes I've told a lot of peoples stories on this poidcast... but never my own. Something powerful happens when we hear the honest and often non-linear journeys of other peoples businesses so in todays episode I'm taking you back and sharing how I went from working as an elf and dropping out of school at 16 to running a business at 17 and wildly burning out. Tune in to hear (what I think is) an interesting story and (hopefully) leave feeling encouraged to keep walking your path, howeve...

May 03, 202235 min

181 | Creative marketing and viral campaigns at Thursday dating w/George Rawlings & Jess Wreford

Thursday dating - the start-up known for disrupting the online dating world and pushing the boundaries of creative marketing. Whether it be handing out sex toys on the street, paying interns to walk around with balloons tied to themselves or leaving whiteboards across central London, Thursday have mastered the art of starting conversations by blending offline activations with online community... and in this episode you'll hear about the BTS of it all. Listen in as I sit down with George (co-foun...

Apr 25, 20221 hr 8 min

178 | 24 lessons from 6 years in business

It's my birthday weeek (!) which means I'm turning 24 and the business has oficially been running for over 6 years! To mark this, I thought I'd use this episode to share 24 lessons the last 6 years have taught me. Take yourself on a walk or get started on a mindless task whilst you learn from my lessons and (hopefully) leave feeling encouraged. _____ Start your pension today with Penfold - this link gets both of is £25 into our pensions!...

Mar 29, 202211 min
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