Most businesses focus heavily on winning new customers. Yet the real opportunity for growth often sits with the customers you already have.

In this episode, we break down why client retention is one of the most powerful drivers of profitability, loyalty and long-term success. While acquisition plays a role, retention is what builds a stable and scalable business.

The numbers are clear. It can cost up to five times more to acquire a new customer than to retain an existing one. Existing customers also tend to spend more and are far more likely to buy again. Despite this, many leaders continue to prioritise the wrong areas.

I’m joined by Yemi Oluseun, business leader, LinkedIn strategist and client retention expert, currently Integration and Transformation Programme Director at The Change Hive. With experience across organisations like Barclays and J.P. Morgan, Yemi shares practical insight into how businesses can strengthen relationships and unlock more value from their existing client base.

We explore why so many businesses suffer from a “leaky pipeline”, the biggest challenges when it comes to retaining customers, and how improving the customer journey can transform performance.

You’ll also hear why focusing purely on funnels can limit growth, and how a customer-first approach creates stronger, longer-lasting results.

If you’re a founder, business owner or leader looking to grow more sustainably, this episode will help you rethink where your biggest opportunities really are.

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#CustomerRetention #ClientRetention #CustomerService #CustomerManagement #Leader #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurs #BusinessStrategy #GrowYourBusiness #BusinessAdvice #Business #Leaders #CEO

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To find out more about Yemi and The Change Hive, you can follow her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yemioluseun/

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Want to learn how to produce a winning business strategy and profitably grow your business? I teach, coach and mentor Directors, Leaders and Managers on how to run successful companies.

To learn more, please visit my website at https://www.strategusconsulting.co.uk/.

Follow me on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-095b4775.

Most business strategies fail for one simple reason. Lack of clarity.

In this episode, I share the exact checklist I use when assessing businesses and their strategy. It’s a framework that forces clarity, challenges assumptions and creates consistency across the organisation.

This isn’t theory. It’s the same approach used to help businesses sharpen their direction, make better decisions and unlock significant growth.

We break down the key questions every leader should be asking. From understanding the real problems you’re solving and the decisions your customers are making, through to assessing your external environment, internal capability and defining clear priorities.

You’ll also learn why a coordinated action plan, realistic resource planning and measurable outcomes are critical if you want your strategy actually to deliver results.

And finally, how to create a strategy story that people remember and can act on. If you’re a founder, business owner or leader looking to improve your strategy, increase performance and build a more focused, aligned business, this episode gives you a practical checklist you can apply immediately.

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#Leader #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurs #BusinessStrategy #GrowYourBusiness #BusinessAdvice #Business #Leaders #CEO

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Want to learn how to produce a winning business strategy and profitably grow your business?

I teach, coach and mentor Directors, Leaders and Managers on how to run successful companies. To learn more, please visit my website at

https://www.strategusconsulting.co.uk/.

Follow me on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-095b4775.

AI is everywhere right now. But what does it actually mean for your business?

In this episode, we break down one of the biggest challenges facing business owners and leaders in 2026: artificial intelligence. Not the hype. Not the headlines. The reality of how AI is already shaping business strategy, decision-making and growth.

I’m joined by Oli Wood, Co-Founder of ExposeIQ and Founder of Revived Leads, to explore how businesses should be thinking about AI right now.

One of the key takeaways is simple. AI won’t replace you, but someone using it will. The real question is how you adapt, where you apply it, and how you avoid falling behind.

We discuss the role AI plays in business strategy, real examples of how it’s being used effectively, and the common mistakes business owners are making when trying to implement it. This includes when not to rely on AI, how to approach it properly, and what leaders should be focusing on instead.

If you’re a founder, entrepreneur or business leader trying to understand AI and how it impacts your business, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters. ---------

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Leader #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurs #BusinessStrategy #GrowYourBusiness #BusinessAdvice #Business #Leaders #CEO

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You can find out more about Oli Wood and his businesses here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/woodoli/.

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Want to learn how to produce a winning business strategy and profitably grow your business? I teach, coach and mentor Directors, Leaders and Managers on how to run successful companies.

To learn more, please visit my website at https://www.strategusconsulting.co.uk/.

Follow me on LinkedIn:

http://linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-095b4775.