Guest: Stephanie Smith – Director of ⁠JJM Creative⁠.

Join us for an insightful conversation on the strategies and mindset shifts that shape successful digital marketing agencies. Stephanie unpacks real-world experience and tactical advice for marketers, business owners and agency leaders.

We discuss:

- The value of leaning on support systems as marketers.

- How a “business in a box” model can simplify scaling.

- Why networking is non-negotiable even when you're busy.

- What it means to lead from the front and set the tone in your organisation.

- How to recognise when clients are chasing you and how to fix it.

- The pros and cons of working on commission and what to be aware of.

- The critical importance of being accessible, to clients, to your team, and to your market.

Timestamps:

25:40 - 26:15 - Sometimes Marketers need support36:25 - 37:00 - Business in a box37:00 - 37:35 - There's always time to network41:30 - 42:15 - Lead from the front42:15 - 42:40 - If your clients are chasing you there is a problem 45:05 - 45:40 - Do you work on commission 46:50 - 48:40 - Making yourself accessible is so important The Episode was recorded by ⁠@Flownamix: ⁠https://www.flownamix.co.uk/⁠ ⁠ for ⁠⁠Manchester SEO⁠⁠ The episode was sponsored by: Brownies were Supplied by Bele Brownies: https://www.belebrownies.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Water Was supplied by Crag Spring Water: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cragspringwater.co.uk Thank you for your business!

From Law to Wellness – A Journey with Gemma DonnellyIn this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Gemma Donnelly, a Health & Wellness Coach and founder of Coaching with Gemma (https://www.coachingwithgemma.co.uk/). We unpack her incredible journey from a demanding career in Law to her true calling—empowering individuals to overcome anxiety, stress, and low confidence.Gemma shares the pivotal moments that led her to change paths, the challenges she faced along the way, and the powerful tools she now uses to help others transform their lives. If you're struggling with self-doubt, burnout, or feeling stuck, this episode offers practical insights and heartfelt encouragement.✨ In this episode, we discuss:* Gemma’s transition from the legal profession to coaching* How anxiety and stress show up in everyday life* Building confidence and self-belief* Mindset shifts for lasting wellbeing* Practical strategies for emotional resilience21:00 - 21:35 - Switching off29:25 - 29:55 - Are you looking after yourselfThanks to our major sponsor Lateral Edge Cyber SecurityThe Episode was recorded by ⁠@Flownamix: ⁠https://www.flownamix.co.uk/⁠ ⁠ for ⁠Manchester SEO⁠The episode was sponsored by: Brownies were Supplied by Bele Brownies: https://www.belebrownies.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Water Was supplied by Crag Spring Water: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cragspringwater.co.uk Thank you for your business!

In this episode, we sit down with Joe Rawlins, Head Chef and Owner of La Popote (https://www.la-popote.co.uk/), a fine-dining restaurant in Cheshire that blends French flair with British charm. Joe shares his journey from aspiring cook to running an acclaimed restaurant, what it takes to succeed in the competitive world of chefs, and how La Popote earned the attention of Michelin.We dive into the realities of kitchen life, the influence of French cuisine on the UK food scene, and even explore the lighter side of gastronomy, including “doing chips right,” the UK’s first water menu, and a live water tasting!If you’re passionate about food, hospitality, or the mindset it takes to reach the top in a demanding industry, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.11:45 - 12:30 - Everybody is a chef17:30 - 19:00 - How Joe became a chef19:10 - 20:20 - What it's like becoming a chef20:30 - 21:30 - Chef eat Chef world21:45 - 22:30 - Is France still the leader in food22:50 - 26:25 - Adapting France to UK - MOMENT25:25 - 25:50 - Doing chips right32:50 - 34:15 - How Michelin approached La Popote42:10 - 43:10 - Language barrier44:50 - 45:50 - The UK first water menu!45:50 - 46:35 - Water tasting with DoranThanks to our main sponsor for the episode Lateral Edge Cybersecurity: https://lateraledge.co.uk/ The Episode was recorded by ⁠@Flownamix: ⁠https://www.flownamix.co.uk/⁠ ⁠ for ⁠Manchester SEO⁠⁠⁠ The episode was sponsored by: Brownies were Supplied by Bele Brownies: https://www.belebrownies.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Water Was supplied by Crag Spring Water: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cragspringwater.co.uk Thank you for your business!