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Living the Small Business Life

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A new podcast looking at the reality, the highs and the lows, of running a small business.Do you run a small business? Where do you go to find advice, or just somewhere you can hear others relate to the rewarding yet often overwhelming journey that is owning and running a small business?We’re Ben, Ben and Laura and we’re all small business owners at different stages in our own small business journey. Since we started hanging out we discovered that we’ve got so much in common when it comes to running

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43:23

AI: Threat or Opportunity for Small Business? |...

Living the Small Business Life ·

2025/11/05

In this episode we explore the rapidly evolving world of AI and its immediate and future implications for small businesses. We chat about our own levels of AI adoption, ranging from complete skepticism to leveraging it for daily operational efficiency. We talked about key tools like Microsoft Copilot, concerns over data security, the impact of AI on creative content and jobs, and the necessity of maintaining human connection in an increasingly automated world.00:07 - Introduction: AI in Small

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45:46

Flexible Foundations: Building a Social Enterprise -...

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2025/10/29

Welcome back to Living the Small Business Life! In this episode, we're joined by Laura Dolphin, the founding director of Dolphin Outsourcing. Laura shares her inspiring journey of building a social enterprise that champions flexible work and empowers individuals facing challenging circumstances.She talks about the origins of her company, the unique services they offer, and how they navigate the evolving landscape of business, including the impact of the 2020 pandemic. Laura also offers valuable

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39:13

Hearn's Coaches - From Family Business to Industry...

Living the Small Business Life ·

2025/10/22

In this episode of "Living the Small Business Life," join us as we chat with Jamie Thacker, Managing Director of Hearn's Coaches. Jamie shares his unique journey of entering the family business straight out of university, the challenges of navigating the coach hire industry through the pandemic, and his insights on managing a growing fleet. He discusses the evolution of Hearn's Coaches from a school contract focus to a diverse business and the importance of adapting to change and investing in a

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49:07

Living the Small Business Life: Navigating 2024 and...

Living the Small Business Life ·

2025/10/15

Welcome to Season 3 of Living the Small Business Life! In our first episode we recap the end of 2024, discussing highs, lows, and market hesitancy. Then we dive into our strategies for 2025, highlighting plans for growth and customer retention. With personal anecdotes and insights, this episode provides valuable perspectives for small business owners facing uncertain times. Don't miss out on hearing from upcoming guests and learning effective business strategies - hit subscribe to get the next

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53:23

Scaling a Recruitment Business During COVID with...

Living the Small Business Life ·

2025/10/15

Next up on Living the Small Business Life, we sit down with Chris from ACS Staffing Solutions to discuss the challenges and successes of scaling a recruitment business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear about Chris's journey, from how he and his wife Helen started the business, to navigating the ups and downs of the recruitment industry. Learn about the impact of COVID-19 on their operations, the importance of strong company culture, and the lessons learned in managing cash flow and scaling

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31:51

What We've Learnt from Interviewing Small Business...

Living the Small Business Life ·

2024/12/04

In the final episode of 'Living the Small Business Life' Season Two, Ben, Ben and I reflect on the highlights and lessons learned from our conversations with various guests. We discuss the realities of running a small business, the unplanned nature of business growth, the importance of drive and determination, and the significance of work-life balance. We also emphasise the value of backing oneself, the freedom that comes with entrepreneurship, and the evolving nature of networking. Special mentions

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34:56

Running Multiple Small Businesses with Wes Venn of...

Living the Small Business Life ·

2024/11/20

In this episode of Living the Small Business Life, the host welcomes Wes Venn, a multi-business entrepreneur and the show's cameraman! Wes shares his journey from being a radio presenter to starting a greetings card company, Buddy Fernandez, known for its 'naughty' cards. He discusses how COVID-19 led him to focus full-time on his ventures, including founding Red Rascal Creative, a company providing video ads and promotional content. Wes touches on the challenges and funny moments of running

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43:46

When Your Small Business Journey Is Anything But...

Living the Small Business Life ·

2024/11/06

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

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53:25

Thriving in Small Business: Perseverance, Passion,...

Living the Small Business Life ·

2024/10/23

In this episode of 'Living the Small Business Life' we hit the road and are on tour in Leighton Buzzard!Sarah and Carrie, owners of Happydashery and The Workshop, two shops next door to each other on the High Street, share their inspiring journey from pop-up shop to two premises. They discuss the transition from part-time jobs to full-time business owners, the importance of a supportive local business community, and the candid challenges of retail, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talked

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54:01

Branding and Reputation

Living the Small Business Life ·

2024/10/09

In this episode of 'Living the Small Business Life' podcast, Laura, Ben and Ben discuss the interconnectedness of branding and reputation for small businesses. We explore personal experiences with branding, including how a recognisable brand can spark memories and influence customers' buying decisions. Drawing on our own (mis)adventures in coming up with branding for our businesses, we also look at the challenges faced in maintaining consistency across various platforms. We also chat about how

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54:20

Navigating Challenges with Emily and Nikki from More...

Living the Small Business Life ·

2024/09/25

We're back for Season 2! In this episode of Living the Small Business Life, we welcome Emily and Nikki of More Driver Solutions. They dive into their journey of building a business from its humble beginnings in 2008 to becoming a key player in driver recruitment in the logistics industry. They discuss their initial lack of a formal plan, how they funded and eventually bought out their initial business partners, and the importance of flexibility and resilience. They share the challenges they faced,

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36:10

Answering Questions about Small Business from AI!

Living the Small Business Life ·

2024/05/15

In our final episode of Season 1 we've gone off-script and are answering questions about running a small business that Ben has found from Chat GPT! Find out what AI thinks we should have been talking about in the last 5 episodes and what answers we have. Subscribe to the podcast now so you're the first to know about Season 2 - coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:38

Work life balance as a business owner

Living the Small Business Life ·

2024/05/01

How do you achieve work life balance as a small business owner? What is important to you? In this episode Ben, Ben and Laura discuss how they achieve and work on a work life balance that works for them. How does it work for you? Let us know in the comments! Produced by Move Digital: https://movedigital.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:51

Growth and Expansion - Growing pains for small...

Living the Small Business Life ·

2024/04/17

This time around we're talking about growth and expansion for small businesses. What does it look like? What are the growing pains that small businesses face? And what does it look like when your business is growing and expanding but you're constantly trying to keep up. Join Ben, Ben and Laura to chat about all things small business, the highs, the lows and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:14

Recruitment and Outsourcing

Living the Small Business Life ·

2024/04/03

This time round Ben, Ben and Laura talk about the small business reality of recruitment and outsourcing. We talk about everything to do with building a team, growing a team, what your team my look like in terms of employment versus using freelancers and outsourcing including outsourcing overseas. Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcast to hear the next episode first and find us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWshi7mIvNoVMDJB7TrPLg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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41:39

Strategy and Planning

Living the Small Business Life ·

2024/03/20

When you’re starting out, how do you plan for your small business? What is recommended, and what is the reality?We’re Laura, Ben and Ben and we all run small businesses. In this episode of Living the Small Business Life, we tackle strategy and planning. What did we do when we were starting out? Was it helpful? How has it changed along with our businesses?Join us for a frank conversation about the highs and lows of running a small business, and subscribe to the podcast to catch all our upcoming

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49:20

Introductions - Who are we and why are we making a...

Living the Small Business Life ·

2024/02/28

Join Ben, Ben and Laura to find out all about us, the small businesses that we run and why we've decided to start this podcast. We'll also be talking about what we're going to cover in our first series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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