How emotionally resilient are you?

As business owners you’ll swing from pure elation at that latest deal, to punishing lows when times are tough, so you need to be emotionally resilient to just get past lunch time.

That’s why in this episode I invited my psychotherapist, James Elliott, on to the show to discuss what emotional resilience actually is and how you can enhance yours.

James delves into the importance of understanding your emotions first, to then be able to manage them effectively. We also explore what thought court is, an incredible tool that has helped me in those moments of self-deprecation.

We’ve all been there in those tough times, but as business owners we need to be able to perform at our best, and that doesn’t mean ice baths at 5am. It means being able to navigate challenges effectively.

So, listen up as James shares brilliant advice to help get you emotionally resilient.

“The more you understand your emotional state the easier it is to manage” – James Elliott

You’ll hear about:

• Why understanding emotions is key to managing them effectively.
• How your self-efficacy plays a crucial role in overcoming challenges.
• Your childhood experiences shape your adult beliefs and behaviours.
• What is paradoxical intent and how it can guide behaviour towards success.
• Mental resilience being vital for navigating the pressures of business.

Connect with James:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-elliott-msc-8360a41b5/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jameselliottofficial/?hl=en

James’ Website - https://james-elliott.mykajabi.com/

Read James’ book – Think Yourself Resilient - https://shorturl.at/vd9eN

Check out James’ courses and resources - https://shorturl.at/h9oCK

Connect with me:

My website - https://leaturner.co.uk/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-turner/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leaturnerholt

Find out about The HoLT:

The HoLT - https://www.the-holt.com/

The HoLT on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theholt

The HoLT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theholtcommunity/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theholtcommunity

The Vault - https://www.the-holt.com/vault

Join The Holt waiting list - https://www.the-holt.com/waitlist

This podcast is sponsored by QDos. Use the code LEA10 at the checkout to get your discount when signing up - https://my.qdoscontractor.com/code/10255/115219

Have you considered franchising your business?

With 80% of franchises still running after 5 years, compared with 80% of startups failing in the same amount of time, it has to be an option to consider.

In this episode I am joined by Iain Griffiths, Founder of The Party Tent Company, which he took from side hustle to full on franchise and still scaling. Iain shares what it took to become a franchise and the successful model to bring on new franchisees.

Iain’s journey has had personal challenges. A divorce from a toxic relationship led him to embracing therapy in multiple forms to help his mental health, which has gone on to change his life for the better.

If you’ve ever had the tiniest thought about franchising, or you’re done with your job looking for a new opportunity this episode is definitely for you.

“80% of franchises are still trading after 5 years” – Iain Griffiths

You’ll hear about:

• Franchising offers a solution that minimises the risk.
• Franchising requires careful planning and support for franchisees.
• Therapy can be a transformative experience for mental health.
• Building genuine relationships with franchisees fosters a supportive community.
• Life after a toxic relationship can lead to newfound freedom and happiness.

Connect with Iain:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iaingriffiths/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepartytentcompany

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepartytentcompany/

The Party Tent Company - https://thepartytentcompany.com/

Connect with me:

My website - https://leaturner.co.uk/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-turner/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leaturnerholt

Find out about The HoLT:

The HoLT - https://www.the-holt.com/

The HoLT on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theholt

The HoLT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theholtcommunity/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theholtcommunity

The Vault - https://www.the-holt.com/vault

Join The Holt waiting list - https://www.the-holt.com/waitlist

This podcast is sponsored by QDos. Use the code LEA10 at the checkout to get your discount when signing up - https://my.qdoscontractor.com/code/10255/115219

2% of female founders get funding in the UK.

Only 2%!

Despite that shocking statistic my guest in this episode, Charli Hunt, has created a tech startup with her partner called Lime. A platform revolutionising how to use LinkedIn to generate more sales.

Charli grew up with entrepreneurial parents, and we explore the impacts of them balancing entrepreneurship and family life on her. So many of us are running our small businesses, trying to change our lives for the better, but do it racked with parent guilt, wondering what impacts we are having on them.

Well, Charli shares a story of positivity and love for experiencing all the roller coaster moments being the child of entrepreneurs can bring.

So, ease your parental guilt and check out Charli’s inspirational story of becoming a female founder in tech.

“Female founders get 2% of funding in the UK” – Charli

You’ll hear about:

• Female co-founders receive only 2% of funding in the UK.
• Starting a business requires immense hard work and dedication.
• Lime was created to fill a gap in LinkedIn's functionality.
• The tech industry presents unique challenges for women entrepreneurs.
• Childhood experiences shaping entrepreneurial spirit.
• Parental guilt is a common struggle for working parents.

Connect with Charli:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charli-hunt/

X - https://twitter.com/charliahunt

The Lime One - https://thelime.one/

Connect with me:

My website - https://leaturner.co.uk/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-turner/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leaturnerholt

Find out about The HoLT:

The HoLT - https://www.the-holt.com/

The HoLT on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theholt

The HoLT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theholtcommunity/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theholtcommunity

The Vault - https://www.the-holt.com/vault

Join The Holt waiting list - https://www.the-holt.com/waitlist

This podcast is sponsored by QDos. Use the code LEA10 at the checkout to get your discount when signing up - https://my.qdoscontractor.com/code/10255/115219

Creating a culture is the dream of any small business.

But how do you achieve it?

So many business owners are choosing to create communities these days, the consistent income has massive appeal. But it has to be more than a community to really change people’s lives. You need a culture.

My guest in this episode, Joe Glover, has created one of the loveliest cultures I know in The Marketing Meetup. With an emphasis on joy, kindness and inclusivity, it was founded to provide a supportive space for marketers, particularly introverts.

Joe shares what it takes to create culture and to grow a global community that that supports each other. We also explore the audacity required to pursue big opportunities, and the importance of finding purpose beyond business.

Joe leads with kindness and love and that shines through in everything he shares here.

“I get so much joy from seeing other people being joyful” – Joe

You’ll hear about:

• Creating a safe space for introverts in marketing and business.
• Kindness in business can lead to positive outcomes.
• Identifying values helps in networking.
• Community building is about culture, not just numbers.
• Nurturing relationships is key to community success.

Connect with Joe:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/josepheglover/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joseph_glover/?hl=en

The Marketing Meetup - https://themarketingmeetup.com/

Connect with me:

My website - https://leaturner.co.uk/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-turner/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leaturnerholt

Find out about The HoLT:

The HoLT - https://www.the-holt.com/

The HoLT on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theholt

The HoLT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theholtcommunity/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theholtcommunity

The Vault - https://www.the-holt.com/vault

Join The Holt waiting list - https://www.the-holt.com/waitlist

This podcast is sponsored by QDos. Use the code LEA10 at the checkout to get your discount when signing up - https://my.qdoscontractor.com/code/10255/115219

Does the term Personal Brand give you the ick?

It’s egotistical, self-indulgent and for those full of their own self-importance.

My guest Ash Rathod, Brand & Story consultant, felt exactly the same, but he re-framed it. It became a way of connecting with audiences through storytelling. If you focus on serving your customers and creating authentic connections, you will attract the right audience.

Ash shares his experiences after sharing his most vulnerable story on social media, of developing Vitiligo, a skin condition that meant he lost pigment in his skin. This taught him that being vulnerable and genuine in a world filled with superficiality can be a superpower for your brand.

Ash shares so much wisdom in this episode on ways you can develop a brand strategy that aligns with who you are, and make sure you stand out from the crowd.

“We should be audience obsessed” – Ash

You’ll hear about:

• Personal branding should focus on serving others, not self-indulgence.
• Storytelling is crucial for businesses to connect with their audience.
• Authenticity is key in personal branding and storytelling.
• Engagement on social media should be genuine, not contrived

Connect with Ash:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashrathod/

Threads - https://www.threads.net/@theashrathod

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheAshRathod

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theashrathod

Ash’s Website - https://www.ashrathod.com/

Digital Focus Creatives - https://www.digitalfocuscreatives.com/

Connect with me:

My website - https://leaturner.co.uk/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-turner/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leaturnerholt

Find out about The HoLT:

The HoLT - https://www.the-holt.com/

The HoLT on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theholt

The HoLT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theholtcommunity/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theholtcommunity

The Vault - https://www.the-holt.com/vault

Join The Holt waiting list - https://www.the-holt.com/waitlist

This podcast is sponsored by QDos. Use the code LEA10 at the checkout to get your discount when signing up - https://my.qdoscontractor.com/code/10255/115219

Becoming a business owner is not the only way to work for yourself and be successful.

For some freelancing is the perfect blend of freedom and fulfillment.

My guest in the episode, Grace Hall, has skipped traditional employment from the off, choosing the brave move to work for herself straight out of uni. And she has been an incredible success!

5 years into her freelancing career as a copywriter there have been lots of ups and downs. Grace shares the realities of working for herself, from client management, to pricing strategies, including her own particular “tax” she adds to jobs she knows will be tough.

At times she has struggled with self-doubt but shares key ways freelancers or business owners can own that fact they are good at what they do.

Grace is testament that you can choose your own happiness over societal pressures, so listen up to find out how she does it!

“It’s not all about the money” – Grace

You’ll hear about:

• How starting out as a freelancer can be daunting but rewarding.
• Freelancing offers flexibility and ownership that agency work may not.
• Staying true to your values is crucial in a competitive environment.
• It's okay to prioritise personal happiness over societal pressures to grow.

00:42 - An introduction to Grace and her work

01:55 - Straight from university to freelancing

07:28 - Realising "I'm good at this"

11:19 - Getting used to asking for testimonials

16:32 - The moments you want to chuck it all in

24:12 - Overcoming challenging clients

30:38 - Becoming an agency vs freelancing

33:31 - Keeping your head in the entrepreneurial world

38:58 - The impacts of AI on the market

41:08 - Messages from Grace's younger business self

Connect with Grace:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-r-hall/

Crying Over Copy - https://cryingovercopy.com/

Connect with me:

My website - https://leaturner.co.uk/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-turner/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leaturnerholt

Find out about The HoLT:

The HoLT - https://www.the-holt.com/

The HoLT on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theholt

The HoLT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theholtcommunity/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theholtcommunity

The Vault - https://www.the-holt.com/vault

Join The Holt waiting list - https://www.the-holt.com/waitlist

This podcast is sponsored by QDos. Use the code LEA10 at the checkout to get your discount when signing up - https://my.qdoscontractor.com/code/10255/115219

Starting your business can be an immediate success story.

Not everyone goes through struggles to grow, or difficult years before the good times hit. In fact, the opposite was true for my guest in this episode, Laura Pointer.

Laura was made redundant at the start of the Covid pandemic, which forced her hand to start her own business to “un-fuck” companies ERP systems. Something she was immediately hugely successful at and always in demand.

It wasn’t until 4 years later in 2024 that the hard times hit. Laura shares how she got through the struggles and is coming out the other side.

Laura’s story is one of self-doubt, pricing struggles, and knowing that the power of effective communication in business is crucial. Beyond ERP systems Laura is a trained coach and huge dog lover, literally, the bigger the better! This love has led her down the path of also becoming a dog trainer.

This episode beautifully shows the complexities of life and business and how you can be more than 1 thing at the same time and love every part of the opportunities they can bring.

“You're worth more than enough”– Laura

You’ll hear about:

00:00 - Navigating Contract Negotiations

01:15 - Understanding ERP Systems

06:12 - Transitioning to Business Ownership

08:52 - The Rollercoaster of Business Success

10:39 - Facing Challenges in 2024

17:44 - Finding New Opportunities

22:07 - Staying Productive During Downtime

22:56 - Transforming Lives Through Dog Training

25:44 - Navigating Change Management in Business

28:26 - Overcoming Self-Doubt as a Business Owner

32:44 - Finding Your Worth and Pricing Your Services

35:58 - Understanding Dog Behavior and Training

39:31 - Dreaming Big: Future Aspirations and Goals

40:14 - Lessons Learned: Avoiding Undervaluation

43:17 - Building Trust in Professional Relationships

Connect with Laura:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-pointer/

Pivotal Project Management - https://pivotalprojectmanagement.co.uk/

Connect with me:

My website - https://leaturner.co.uk/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-turner/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leaturnerholt

Find out about The HoLT:

The HoLT - https://www.the-holt.com/

The HoLT on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theholt

The HoLT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theholtcommunity/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theholtcommunity

The Vault - https://www.the-holt.com/vault

Join The Holt waiting list - https://www.the-holt.com/waitlist

This podcast is sponsored by QDos. Use the code LEA10 at the checkout to get your discount when signing up - https://my.qdoscontractor.com/code/10255/115219

Imagine being 20, healthy and successful.

You’re a manager, leading teams, you have 2 Honours degrees, everything is going well.

Now imagine you suffer a brain injury that leaves you with Tourette’s syndrome.

You can’t speak, you tic involuntarily, you swear, you whistle. Doctors tell you not to bother with work and just claim benefits from now on.

This was what happened to my inspirational guest Luke Manton. His life was turned upside down when he developed Tourette’s syndrome. But he didn’t want to let others tell him he can’t.

After some very dark times in his life he is now runs running his own highly successful VA agency, employing staff, and a TEDX speaker, because Tourette’s does not define him or stop him.

But he wouldn’t change a thing if he could go back…

So, what about you? Is there something you use to prove people wrong, to show the world you can?

Or is there something currently holding you back that you need to let go of?

Running a business is full of challenges that need to be overcome. Luke is the most incredible example of this that I know.

“I’d choose Tourette’s every time”– Luke

You’ll hear about:

00:00 - Embracing Change: The Journey with Tourette's

02:49 - From Job Rejections to Entrepreneurial Success

06:11 - Overcoming Discrimination: The Impact of Tourette's

08:59 - Building a Business: The Birth of Manson Executives

11:50 - The Power of Support: Finding Allies in Adversity

14:55 - Defying Expectations: Proving the Naysayers Wrong

18:01 - Activism and Advocacy: Raising Awareness for Tourette's

20:56 - Parenthood and Perseverance: The Journey to Adoption

23:45 - The Role of Social Media: Sharing the Story

27:01 - Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations and Goals

33:09 - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Acceptance

37:30 - The Power of Mindset and Resilience

40:33 - Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

46:33 - Promoting Understanding and Kindness in Society

Connect with Luke:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukemantonme/

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ticcedtok

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lukemanton92/?hl=en

Manton Executives:

Website - https://www.mantonexecutives.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mantonexecutives/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mantonexecutives/?hl=en

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mantonexecutives

Connect with me:

My website - https://leaturner.co.uk/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-turner/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leaturnerholt

Find out about The HoLT:

The HoLT - https://www.the-holt.com/

The HoLT on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theholt

The HoLT on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theholtcommunity/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theholtcommunity

The Vault - https://www.the-holt.com/vault

Join The Holt waiting list - https://www.the-holt.com/waitlist

This podcast is sponsored by QDos. Use the code LEA10 at the checkout to get your discount when signing up - https://my.qdoscontractor.com/code/10255/115219