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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