In this episode of The Academy World Podcast, we explore the powerful potential of local SEO with industry expert Martin, founder of Marketing Success 4U.

Whether you're launching a new venture, scaling up, or looking for a smart exit, Martin breaks down the strategies that help small businesses get found online—without needing a global budget.

Discover how Martin turned a struggling North London gym into a thriving local brand, earning £3,500/month from just one keyword gem.

From the basics of on-page and off-page SEO to demystifying Google's EEAT update, this episode is packed with actionable advice and real-life success stories.

🔍 In this video, you’ll learn:

What local SEO is and why it matters for small businesses

How to find and use “keyword gems” that drive traffic

The truth behind Domain Authority,

RankBrain & Google’s EEAT

Why Bing still matters—and how to use it to your advantage

Practical SEO tips any SME can implement today

📞 Ready to take control of your local visibility?

Reach out to Martin for a free 30-minute SEO consultation: martin@marketingsuccess4u.co.uk

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⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction

2:10 – Martin’s journey into SEO

6:30 – Why clarity is key for Google

10:45 – Local SEO strategy explained

16:20 – Case study: North London gym success

21:50 – Competing with big brands

25:40 – On-page vs Off-page SEO

31:00 – Bing’s role in SEO

35:15 – Google EEAT: Explained

41:00 – Practical tips for SMEs

47:20 – Final thoughts & how to get started

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In this episode of The Academy World Podcast, we sit down with Sidharth Kothari, an expert in outsourced bookkeeping and accounting, to explore how small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) can improve efficiency, cut costs, and stay compliant with UK regulations.

🔹 What You'll Learn:

✅ The benefits of outsourcing bookkeeping and accounting

✅ How cloud-based software like Xero & QuickBooks makes remote accounting seamless

✅ The importance of cash flow management and compliance for business success

✅ How UK businesses can access high-quality, cost-effective accounting services

With over 10 years of experience, Sidharth explains how businesses can benefit from outsourced financial support without sacrificing quality or compliance.

📌 Interested in fixed-price bookkeeping for your business?

Get in touch with us today for a confidential consultation.

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Is your company pension working as hard as you are?

In this episode, we sit down with expert Wayne Grossman to explore how you can take control of your workplace pension and make smarter investment choices for a better retirement.

We discuss the options available within company pension schemes, the benefits of private pension funds, and how to ensure your money is working efficiently for the long term.

Wayne also shares insights on pension consolidation and why reviewing your investments regularly is essential. Whether you're just starting out or planning for the future, this conversation will help you make informed decisions about your retirement savings.

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Want to make your business more responsible while also boosting success?

In this episode, we chat with Richard from CSR Accreditation to break down what Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) really means and how businesses of all sizes can benefit.

Richard shares simple steps to get started, explains the four key areas of CSR (environment, workplace, community, and philanthropy), and reveals how being socially responsible can give you a competitive edge.

Whether you're a small business or a growing company, this conversation will help you take the first steps toward making a real impact.

🔗 Learn more about CSR Accreditation Brought to you by The Academy World – supporting businesses at every stage of their journey.

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In this episode, we sit down with Nicholas Charles, author of The 10 Pillars of Generational Wealth, to uncover why 90% of wealthy families lose their fortune within three generations—and, more importantly, how to prevent it.

Nicholas shares his personal story of family wealth lost and rebuilt, revealing the biggest mistakes families make when passing down assets.

He explains why financial capital alone isn’t enough and how successful families use education, communication, and governance to preserve wealth for future generations.

We explore:

🔹 Why most generational wealth disappears—and how to avoid it

🔹 The 4 inner pillars that form the foundation of lasting wealth

🔹 The 6 outer pillars that help families manage assets, advisers, and governance

🔹 The critical role of family communication and shared vision

🔹 How philanthropy strengthens family bonds and legacy

Whether you're building wealth from scratch or planning for your family’s financial future, this conversation offers invaluable insights to protect your legacy.

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The 10 Pillars of Generational Wealth

🔗 Learn more about Dante and family wealth solutions

💬 What do you think is the biggest challenge in passing down wealth?

Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Do you avoid difficult conversations at work because you’re worried about conflict or saying the wrong thing?

You’re not alone! In this episode of the Academy World Podcast, Nicola Richardson, The People Mentor, shares expert advice on how to approach tough discussions with confidence and clarity.

When workplace issues aren’t addressed, they don’t just go away—they get worse. Unspoken frustrations can lead to poor communication, unhappy teams, and even business failures.

That’s why learning how to handle these conversations is so important. In this episode, we cover:

✅ Why people avoid difficult conversations – and how this hurts workplace culture

✅ A simple 3-step AID model – an easy way to plan and have better discussions

✅ How to create a safe and open environment where employees feel comfortable speaking up

✅ The SCARF model – a tool for building trust and psychological safety in teams

✅ What businesses gain from open conversations – from better teamwork to improved performance

✅ Practical tips to stay calm and in control when facing a challenging discussion

📌 Acronyms Explained (Full details in the show notes!):

AID Model: Action, Impact, Development – A step-by-step framework for structuring conversations.

SCARF Model: Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, Fairness – A tool to create psychological safety in the workplace.

DISC Personality Types: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness – A way to understand different communication styles.

Nicola provides real-life examples and straightforward techniques that can be used by managers, employees, and business owners alike.

Whether you need to give constructive feedback, discuss performance issues, or raise concerns with a boss, this episode gives you the skills to handle it effectively.

📌 Free Resources & Webinar: Check the show notes for useful tools and details on our upcoming webinar, where we’ll dive even deeper into this topic!

🔗 Connect with Nicola Richardson:

🌍 Website: ThePeopleMentor.co.uk

💼 LinkedIn: Nicola Richardson, The People Mentor

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How much is your business really worth? 🤔

If you’re planning to sell—or just want to grow your business to its full potential—this episode is a must-watch! 🚀

✅ Did you know that 80% of businesses don’t sell for their expected value? Many owners assume their business is worth more than buyers are willing to pay.

But with the right strategies, you can double (or more!) your business value before selling and secure the deal you deserve.

💡 What You'll Gain from This Episode:

✔️ A step-by-step approach to increasing your business value by 100% or more

✔️ How to fix hidden weaknesses that lower your valuation

✔️ The key financial and operational factors that make your business more attractive to buyers ✔️ How to use data and automation to streamline processes and boost efficiency

✔️ Why owner dependency can destroy a sale—and how to remove yourself from daily operations

✔️ A simple way to find out if your business is ready to sell today

🎯 What’s the Outcome of Watching? By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear action plan to:

🔹 Identify and fix issues that could be reducing your business’s value

🔹 Make your company more profitable and attractive to buyers

🔹 Learn what investors and buyers look for—and position yourself for a high-value exit

🔹 Start implementing smart, simple changes that can increase your business valuation by 100% or more!

💡 Take the Sellability Scorecard Quiz! Find out how sellable your business is today.

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Does selling make you uncomfortable?

Do you hate the idea of being pushy but still need more clients?

Then this episode is for you! This week, we’re joined by Ian Genius, a sales expert with 26 years of experience in removing selling from sales.

Ian believes that sales isn’t about persuasion or manipulation—it’s about making it so easy for people to buy that they choose you without feeling pressured. In this episode, we cover:

✅ Why people say, "I'll think about it"—and how to stop it from happening

✅ The real reason customers go for the cheapest option (and how to change that)

✅ How to simplify your pitch so that even a six-year-old would understand it

✅ The importance of confidence in sales—and why if you don’t value yourself, neither will your clients

✅ How to increase conversions and upsells without aggressive closing techniques

💡 Key Takeaway: People buy on emotion and justify with logic. If you’re not clearly demonstrating value, you’re making it too hard for them to say yes.

Who is this episode for?

✔️ Business owners who want more clients without hard selling

✔️ Sales teams struggling with low conversions or price objections

✔️ Professionals who offer services but feel uncomfortable "selling" themselves

✔️ Anyone who has heard "I'll think about it" and lost a sale! Ian also explains why referrals and recommendations skyrocket when you stop trying to "sell" and focus on helping customers make good choices.

If you’re tired of struggling with sales and want to make it easier for people to say yes to your product or service, this episode is a must-listen!

🎙️ Guest: Ian Genius

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