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The Business Babble

The Business Babble

Welcome to The Business Babble, your ultimate resource for navigating the dynamic world of business. Whether you"re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this podcast is designed to support your journey with expert insights, practical advice, and a thriving community. Featuring interviews with successful entrepreneurs, industry experts, and business strategists who share their knowledge on topics like funding, marketing, leadership, and innovation. We also explore real-life case

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32:37

Why Successful Business Owners Still End Up Broke...

The Business Babble ·

2026/01/08

Most business owners focus on growth, sales, and scaling… but completely ignore the one thing that actually determines whether they end up financially free or financially trapped.In this episode of Business Babble, we sit down with Will Burns from Carnethy Wealth to break down the financial basics that nobody teaches at school and most entrepreneurs leave far too late.We talk honestly about:What a financial advisor actually does and when you really need oneWhy starting early matters more than how

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41:04

Christmas Reset for Business Owners: Focus, Cash...

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2025/12/25

It’s the Business Babble Christmas special, complete with jumpers, mugs, lights, and Johnny “Hoho”. But after the laughs, the chat turns real. 2025 felt tough for a lot of businesses, so we dig into what reflection actually means when you can’t remember last Thursday’s dinner, and why you need a simple strategy to review what really moved the needle.We talk focus and planning for 2026, cash flow realities, recurring revenue pressure, and why most businesses stay stuck doing the same things hoping

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41:52

Shape It or Someone Else Will: Mentors, Mindset, and...

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2025/12/18

In this episode of Business Babble, the lads start with the chaos of World Cup ticket pricing, resale mark-ups, and the reality of the “working fan” getting priced out… then pivot into a proper conversation about mental fitness, routines, mentorship, and why business can feel so lonely.You’ll hear:The real-world value of a morning routine, from faith and quiet time to getting in early and winning the first hours of the dayWhy power naps and knowing your peak energy window can change your

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36:22

Are You Working Yourself Into The Ground For Nothing?

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2025/12/11

This week the lads dive straight into the uncomfortable truth that most business owners avoid. If you feel constantly exhausted, stuck in the hamster wheel and wondering why the payoff never seems to match the effort, this episode hits home.Johnny, Mike and Wicus unpack the realities behind burnout, bad clients, rising costs, government pressure and why so many owners end up trading a job for a harder job without even realising it. From difficult staff to spiralling expenses, from tax frustration to

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44:23

This One Sales Habit Is Killing Your Deals (And How...

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2025/12/04

Are you still turning up, talking too much and wondering why prospects are not buying? In this episode of Business Babble, Mike, Johnny and Wicus sit down with Edinburgh based sales trainer Brendan Walsh (Hawthorne Business Group) to break down what good selling actually looks like in 2025.Brendan shares why old school hard sell tactics fail, why your prospects do not care about your product and only care about what you can do for them, and how to move from “show up and throw up” to authentic, needs

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26:37

How To Recession-Proof Your Business Before The Crash...

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2025/11/27

In this hard-hitting episode, Johnny, Mike and Wicus dive into the looming economic downturn that everyone can feel coming. Rather than sugar-coating it, they break down exactly how business owners should prepare, from stress-testing your numbers to stripping back expenses, strengthening your people, and tightening up your sales process.They explore practical steps to survive and thrive during a correction: building cash reserves, diversifying clients, improving customer experience, cutting

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01:09:27

Is Britain Broken? Willie Rennie MSP On Leadership,...

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2025/11/20

Is Britain actually broken, or can strong leadership, better standards and personal responsibility turn it around?In this episode of Business Babble, Johnny, Wicus and Mike sit down with Willie Rennie MSP to pull back the curtain on politics, the economy and what all of it really means for small business owners, entrepreneurs and working families in Scotland and across the UK.Willie shares his journey from growing up in his dad’s grocery shops to becoming an MP for Dunfermline and then MSP for North

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40:23

Are We Becoming A Nation Of Wet Wipes? Cash,...

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2025/11/13

In this episode of Business Babble, Johnny, Wicus and Mike go on a full throttle rant about politics, weak leadership and why the UK feels like it is running on fumes.From Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget and a “black hole” economy, to parenting, policing, cashless payments and spineless politicians, the lads ask one big questionIf everyone is feeling squeezed and fed up, why are we all just accepting itThey dive intoWhy the coming UK budget matters to every business owner and familyThe idea of dropping

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01:43:26

Fife Means Business: Inside Scotland’s Most...

The Business Babble ·

2025/11/03

In this special Fife Business Week edition of Business Babble, we sit down with Dot Smith (Fife Council Economic Development), Fraser McKee (Business Gateway Fife), and local business leaders Stacey McKinley from Ductform, Pete McDonald & Andrew Nicholson from Viper Applied Sciences, Temi Ajayi-Salami from AYT Foods, and Steve Wilson from Focus Business Consultancy.Together, they share real stories of starting, scaling, and surviving in Fife, revealing why the region continues to lead Scotland

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38:59

Build a brand people pay more for with David Reid...

The Business Babble ·

2025/10/30

Brand is not a logo. In this Business Babble episode, David Reid from Because Brands Matter joins us to unpack what a real brand is, why it lets you charge a premium, and how to build one that customers trust. We dig into values, positioning, consistency, naming, colours, audience testing, and the practical steps to launch or refresh a brand in B2B and beyond.You will hear clear, usable advice for start-ups and established firms. We cover brand workshops, guidelines, culture, service delivery, and

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43:39

The Hospice Running Coffee Shops, Salons and...

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2025/10/23

St Columba’s Hospice in Edinburgh needs roughly £10m a year beyond government support to deliver world class end of life care. Business development lead Adam Underwood explains how they are building sustainable income with social enterprises that the public actually want to use, from a second-hand bookshop and coffee house in North Berwick to a furniture warehouse, a hair and nail salon, and a new wellbeing venture, Manor House Therapies.We go deep on conscious consumerism, why the hospice hides its

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47:21

This Is Why Your Culture Is Broken and How NLP Fixes...

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2025/10/16

Entrepreneur, author and NLP trainer Rebecca Bonnington joins Business Babble to spell out why most companies stall. It is not the economy, it is culture. She explains how NLP helps founders and leaders ask better questions, make faster decisions, build resilient teams and scale towards a valuable exit. We get into people first leadership, defining non-negotiables, turning chaos into systems, and why hundreds of small customer moments beat any so-called USP. There are spicy takes on education,

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53:46

Belinda Roberts MBE: The brutal truth about...

The Business Babble ·

2025/10/09

Belinda Roberts MBE joins Business Babble for a no-filter chat on what it really takes to build and scale a business. We dig into risk, cash flow, funding routes, invoice finance, pitching to angel investors, sales that feel human, and why authenticity matters more than polish. Belinda also lifts the lid on WEDO Scotland, why many firms hit a growth plateau, and how to get past it.If you want straight talk on entrepreneurship in Scotland with practical takeaways you can use today, this one is for

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40:18

From Farm to Luxury Lodges: How Anna Black...

The Business Babble ·

2025/10/02

In this episode of Business Babble, we sit down with Anna Black of Lindores Stay in North Fife, Scotland. Anna shares her inspiring journey of transforming a third-generation family farm into a thriving hub of luxury lodges, equestrian experiences, whisky collaborations, and unforgettable food & drink events.Discover how Lindores went from traditional farming to one of Scotland’s most unique rural destinations, featured on BBC Scotland’s Greatest Escape and even in a Red Bull stunt with Danny

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01:00:04

Can Schools Really Prepare Teens for Work? Mark Blair...

The Business Babble ·

2025/09/25

Former pro rugby player and Effective Now founder Mark Blair joins Business Babble to tackle a big question: are schools preparing young people for the modern workplace, or are we leaving a massive skills gap for employers to solve?In this episode we unpack how meta skills and soft skills like confidence, resilience and communication are built through sport and real-world experiences, why many CVs miss the mark, and how businesses can partner with schools to create meaningful pathways into work. We

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43:39

How To Change Direction Without Losing Your Team |...

The Business Babble ·

2025/09/18

Trying to shift strategy without losing your team? Consultant Alan Russell from Forth Road Ltd joins Business Babble to show how real change sticks when you lead the right conversations. We dig into culture clashes after acquisitions, why listening beats telling, and how to balance fear, reason and data so people come with you.What you’ll learnThe first conversation to run when strategy changesHow to surface the voices of fear, reason and dataPractical facilitation tips for boards and leadership

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39:38

From Ad Agency to Landlord: Guy Harrower on thriving...

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2025/09/11

Landlord and former ad man Guy Harrower joins Johnny and Mike to share how he pivoted from running a creative agency to managing a mixed commercial and residential property portfolio across Edinburgh, Dundee and beyond. We get into why he sold Edinburgh rentals and moved into Dundee student lets, the real pros and cons of commercial leases with national tenants, and how Scottish regulation, rent caps and Section 24 have reshaped the market. Guy talks candidly about failing fast, learning faster, and

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35:55

From Thinker to Doer: 9 Roles Every Business Needs to...

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2025/09/04

In this episode of The Business Babble, Johnny, Mike, and Wicus dive into a practical exercise that reveals the nine essential roles every business owner takes on — from thinker and finder to hunter, farmer, organiser, and analyst. Discover why scaling your business isn’t about doing it all yourself, but about knowing when to delegate, outsource, and build the right structure around you.Packed with real-world insights, lively debate, and even a few unexpected laughs, this conversation tackles the

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48:33

Surviving the Recession: Brutal Truths About...

The Business Babble ·

2025/08/28

In this explosive episode of Business Babble, Wicus, Johnny, and Mike dive into the uncomfortable truths every entrepreneur needs to face in 2025.From protests and cultural attitudes toward change, to recession-proof strategies and the dangers of complacency — nothing is off the table. The hosts debate:Why some businesses thrive in downturns while others collapse.The ruthless truth about cutting costs and outsourcing.How to recession-proof your business by focusing on risk, honesty, and the customer

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24:18

Back to Basics in Business: Finding Your Ideal Client...

The Business Babble ·

2025/08/21

In this episode of the Business Babble Podcast, Wicus, Johnny, and Mike strip business growth back to its foundations.👉 Are you clear on who your ideal client really is?👉 Do you know why people actually choose YOU over competitors?👉 Are you focusing on value, or just competing on price?The guys get brutally honest about their own podcast journey, exploring:Why businesses lose sight of their ideal customer profileHow to define your target audience by demographics, behaviours, and lifestyleThe

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