Self Empolyed-The Forgotten Community Podcast

 a 2Dans Podcast in association with Bridgelink

Big ideas, real stories, practical insights.

Drawing on over 40 years of self-employment experience, we share honest conversations, practical advice and inspiring stories to help business owners build stronger, more sustainable businesses.

Each episode explores the real challenges of self-employment, including clarity, strategy, networking, cashflow, leadership, customer experience, wellbeing, systems and business growth. Alongside industry experts and successful business owners, we provide practical insights you can apply immediately.

Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for decades, our mission is simple: to help you build a business that supports your life, not one that consumes it.

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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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