Latest Podcast Episodes

Catch up on our most recent conversations and dive into fresh ideas, expert insights, and inspiring stories from our latest podcast episodes.

• Ep 1 – Self Employed - The Forgotten Community
  Duration: 22:18
  We explore the hidden pressures of running a business, the isolation many business owners experience, and why so many feel they have to carry everything on their own.
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• Ep 2 – Chaos to Clarity
  Duration: 22:16
  we explore why so many business owners fall into the trap of trying to be everything to everyone. Sharing lessons learned from over 40 years of self-employment, we discuss how moving from a "scatter-gun" approach to finding your lane can transform your business, your decision-making and your quality of life.
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• Ep 3 – Isolation and Building Relationships
  Duration: 23:49
  Self-employment can be one of the most rewarding journeys you'll ever take, but it can also be one of the loneliest. In this episode of Self-Employed: The Forgotten Community, we explore the hidden impact of isolation on business owners and why building meaningful relationships is essential for both personal wellbeing and business success. Discover why networking is about more than attending events, how trusted relationships lead to better opportunities, and why no business owner should feel they have to do it all alone. Because the strongest businesses are built on strong relationships, not just hard work.
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• Ep 4 – The Hidden Leakages Costing Your Business Thousands
  Duration: 26:22
  

  Where is your business quietly losing time, money and opportunities? In this episode of Self-Employed: The Forgotten Community, we explore the hidden leakages that can impact your bottom line, from wasted time and inefficient systems to poor enquiry handling and missed customer opportunities.Sometimes business growth isn't about finding more customers. It's about identifying and fixing the leaks in the business you already have.Watch now and ask yourself: Where is my business leaking revenue?.

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• Ep 5 – Cashflow is the lifeblood of every business.
  Duration: 21:01
  

  In this episode of Self-Employed: The Forgotten Community, we explore why profitable businesses can still struggle if cashflow isn't managed effectively. We discuss practical ways to improve cashflow, avoid common mistakes and build stronger financial habits that give business owners greater confidence and control.

  Whether you're just starting out or running an established business, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you strengthen one of the most important areas of your business.

  Listen now and take control of your cashflow before it takes control of your business.

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• Ep 6 – Networking isn't about collecting business cards. It's about building genuine relationships.
  Duration: 22:00
  

  In this episode of Self-Employed: The Forgotten Community, we explore why so many self-employed people experience isolation and how meaningful networking can provide the support, knowledge and opportunities needed to grow both personally and professionally.

  Discover why networking done properly is about trust, collaboration and long-term relationships, not selling. If you've ever felt like you're building your business alone, this episode will remind you that the right network can make all the difference.

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• Ep 7 – Why Business Skills are critical for the self employed.
• Duration: 24:05

• Being great at what you do doesn't automatically mean you know how to run a successful business.

  In this episode of Self-Employed: The Forgotten Community, we explore why developing strong business skills is essential for long-term success. From cashflow and sales to communication, systems, leadership and planning, we discuss the skills that help you move from simply doing the work to actually building a business.

  You may be an expert at your trade or profession, but learning how to run the business can change everything.

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• Ep 8 – Grow Online with Clarity – with Louise McDonnell

• Duration: 24:19

• How do you grow your business online without becoming overwhelmed by social media?

  In this episode of Self-Employed: The Forgotten Community, we're joined by award-winning social media strategist Louise McDonnell to discuss what really works online.

  Louise shares practical insights on creating the right message, producing content that connects with your audience, building simple systems and using social media strategically to grow your business.

  Watch now and discover how to make social media work for your business. 

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• Ep 9 – Stop Saying Yes to Everything: Setting Boundaries as a Business Owner

• Duration: 24:17

• Stop Saying Yes to Everything

• When you're self-employed, saying yes can feel like part of the job. Yes to every customer, every opportunity, every request and every problem. But what is all that saying yes actually costing you?

  In this episode of Self-Employed: The Forgotten Community, we explore the importance of setting boundaries, protecting your time and energy, and learning that saying no can sometimes be one of the best decisions you make for yourself and your business.

• Watch now and discover how to make social media work for your business.

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• Ep 9 – Health & Wellbeing When You're Self-Employed | Dr Fiona Barry

• Duration: 24:17

• When you're self-employed, looking after the business can easily come before looking after yourself. In this episode of Self-Employed: The Forgotten Community, we're joined by Dr Fiona Barry to discuss the importance of health and wellbeing for business owners. We explore the pressures of self-employment, managing stress, recognising when you're doing too much, creating healthier routines and understanding why your own wellbeing needs to be treated as a business priority. Because when you're the person your business depends on, looking after yourself isn't a luxury. It's essential. If you're constantly busy, struggling to switch off or putting yourself at the bottom of the priority list, this conversation is for you. A 2 Dans Production in association with BridgeLink. #SelfEmployed #HealthAndWellbeing #BusinessOwner #WorkLifeBalance #SmallBusiness #BusinessWellbeing #Entrepreneurship #BridgeLink

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