In the final episode of 'Living the Small Business Life' Season Two, Ben, Ben and I reflect on the highlights and lessons learned from our conversations with various guests.

We discuss the realities of running a small business, the unplanned nature of business growth, the importance of drive and determination, and the significance of work-life balance.

We also emphasise the value of backing oneself, the freedom that comes with entrepreneurship, and the evolving nature of networking.

Special mentions to our wonderful guests from Season Two - More Driver Solutions, Vision 29, Happydashery, and Red Rascal Creative.

00:00 Welcome to the Season Finale

01:09 Reflecting on Our Guests

01:49 Key Takeaways from Season Two

02:11 The Reality of Business Planning

04:04 Challenges with Admin and Regulations

09:09 Balancing Work and Life

12:21 The Importance of Physical Activity

18:27 Would You Go Back to Employment?

22:40 The Freedom of Running a Small Business

24:43 Networking and Knowledge Sharing

30:19 Looking Forward to Season Three

31:28 Thank You and Goodbye

More Driver Solutions - https://moredriversolutions.ltd.uk/

Happydashery - https://happydashery.co.uk/

Vision 29 - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocoxhill

Red Rascal Creative - https://www.redrascalcreative.com/

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In this episode of Living the Small Business Life, the host welcomes Wes Venn, a multi-business entrepreneur and the show's cameraman! Wes shares his journey from being a radio presenter to starting a greetings card company, Buddy Fernandez, known for its 'naughty' cards.

He discusses how COVID-19 led him to focus full-time on his ventures, including founding Red Rascal Creative, a company providing video ads and promotional content. Wes touches on the challenges and funny moments of running multiple businesses, his unique marketing strategies, and the value of saying 'yes' to opportunities. We also chatted about work-life balance, financial planning, and the importance of being adaptable in the small business world.

00:00 Introduction to the Episode

00:18 Meet Wes Venn: The Media Mutt

00:41 Wes's Small Business Ventures

01:37 The Impact of COVID-19

02:01 Red Rascal Creative: A New Beginning

02:23 Voiceover Work and Calgon Adverts

02:57 Adapting to New Media Platforms

03:50 The Art of Juggling Multiple Roles

06:35 Challenges of Running Small Businesses

08:35 The Tesco Experience

14:00 Defining Success in Small Business

15:10 Struggling with Work-Life Balance

17:02 Weekend Work and Holiday Plans

17:12 Chillfest and Celebrity Encounters

17:52 Balancing Work and Personal Life

18:46 Financial Planning for Freelancers

19:44 Adapting to Change and Taking on Odd Jobs

20:53 Marketing Strategies and the Buddy Fernandez Tour

23:55 Unique Marketing and Event Filming

27:42 Funny Trade Show Stories

29:53 Business Mentors and Personal Philosophy

31:54 Quirky Customer Requests and Theme Songs

34:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In episode 4 of the Living the Small Business Life podcast, hosts Ben and Ben welcome Jo from Vision 29. Jo shares her 10-year journey from starting a marketing consultancy to transforming it into a company focused on internal communications, employee experience, and organisational culture.

She discusses the initial challenges she faced in balancing work and family life, the trigger that led her to start her own business, and how she overcame fears and doubts along the way.

Jo also talks about the importance of networking, work-life balance, and staying motivated.

The episode offers valuable insights into running a business, dealing with burnout, and the evolving landscape of business networking.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:30 Joe's Business Journey: From Marketing to Internal Comms

03:20 Trigger Points and Challenges of Starting a Business

06:47 Transitioning from Limited Company to Sole Trader

09:38 Daily Life and Networking Strategies

20:25 The Role of Internal Communications

22:48 Employee Engagement and Feedback

23:49 Challenges in Implementing Feedback

25:26 Winning and Attracting New Customers

27:55 Balancing Work and Personal Life

29:18 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Public Speaking

36:50 Experiencing Burnout and Recovery

41:41 Reflecting on Business Journey

43:09 Podcast Conclusion

Produced by Move Digital - https://movedigital.co.uk/podcasts/

Jo at Vision 29 - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocoxhill

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