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Where small business tech meets plain English. Charly Leetham brings decades of hands-on experience helping business owners harness technology - without drowning in jargon or wasting time on fluff. Whether you're a DIY'er trying to make sense of your website, emails, or software, or you just want to know if your IT team is talking sense, this podcast is for you. Each episode is packed with practical advice, real-world tips, and insights from the trenches. If you've ever thought, "There’s gotta be a better way to do this tech stuff" - you’re right. Charly is here to show you how.

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October 22, 2026Episode 78511 min

How Does Calendar Phishing Put Your Business At Risk? (2026/785)

Calendar phishing is a real thing. A meeting invite from someone you don't know inviting you to something you've never heard of, appears in your inbox. It also appears in your calendar - but you might miss that at first. Calendar phishing is another form of phishing and it's something Business Owners should be aware of. Charly discusses the process today: ✅ How does it end up in your calendar automatically? ➡️ Why use a Calendar Invite? ⚡ Why deleting the email might not be enough? Join Charly for Firewall Friday. Are unsolicited invitations turning up in your business calendar? Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

October 20, 2026Episode 78413 min

How Do You Share Passwords Securely? (2026/784)

Password managers are useful for sharing login details, although a temporary password for a new account might not need a permanent home in one. Sometimes the information isn’t a password at all, or the passcard’s sharing period doesn’t give the recipient enough time. Charly’s new One Time Secret tool (thanks to onetimesecret.com) provides another way to share those details. This Walkthrough Wednesday puts it to work, with a look at: ✅ Where one-time sharing fits alongside your password manager. ➡️ How to share sensitive information you don’t want saved in a passcard. ⚡ Why one-time sharing isn’t just for passwords. ⭐ How to use One Time Secret, from creating a secret to opening the shared link. If you need to pass sensitive details to a client or colleague, this walkthrough will help you decide whether One Time Secret suits the job. What information do you need to share once, without keeping it on file? One Time Secret: https://onetimesecret.askcharlyleetham.com/ Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

October 19, 2026Episode 431 hr 5 min

How Can Ethical Persuasion Create Wins For Everyone? with Barry Moline (E43,S2026)

There are many selling techniques that Small Business are encouraged to use that feel more like manipulation than anything else. As a result, sales often feels like a chore or something you'd rather someone else do. What if there was a way to make great sales and deliver Wins for everyone involved? All parties get something of value out of the transaction and want to work together more? It's possible and todays episode explores that. Barry Moline is a longtime CEO with nearly three decades of experience leading teams and building organisational culture. His work with elected officials on behalf of trade associations taught him a lot about how persuasion plays a part in the process and how to use it ethically. He joins Charly to share how you can use ethical persuasion in your business to create wins for everyone involved: ✅ What does "Likeability" have to do with sales? ➡️ Does Authority and Testimonials really have an impact on the success of a sale? ⚡ Why Reciprocity is the key to a successful sale ⭐ Where techniques such as scarcity and consistency can go wrong For small business owners, the value is in reaching an agreement that works for everyone involved and keeping the trust you’ll need the next time you work together. Join Charly and Barry, and consider your next business conversation. What would make the outcome worth saying yes to for everyone involved Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

October 18, 2026Episode 78318 min

Is Your Software Helping Your Process, Or Quietly Dictating It? (2026/783)

Is your software helping your business, or are you changing how you work to suit it? Default settings, updates and limitations can lead to changes in your processes that you never intended to make. Sometimes changing the process is the right decision. Charly looks at how to make that call in today’s episode, including: ✅ Why your software can affect your processes ➡️ Why speeding up one step might negatively impact others ⚡ Whether you can access the information you enter ⭐ When it makes sense to change your process Join Charly for today’s Mindset Monday to consider what you need from your software and how to judge whether it’s delivering for your business. Where would you like your software to work differently? Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

October 15, 2026Episode 78220 min

How Do You Reduce Remote Contractor Security Risks? (2026/782)

Remote contractors can be a valuable part of your business, but how do you minimise the risks inherent with remote or offsite work? An FBI warning about North Korean IT workers obtaining remote jobs under false identities raises some interesting questions about who has access to your business information and how much control you really have. There are some practical lessons for small business owners here: ✅ Who's actually using the devices your contractors work on? ➡️ Are your security measures limiting the damage if someone gains unauthorised access? ⚡ Could your contractors be using tools that put confidential business information at risk? ⭐ What happens to their access when their role changes or they leave? With the right safeguards in place, you can minimise the risks of remote work while still enjoying the benefits of working with offsite contractors. Join me for this Firewall Friday discussion about remote contractors, security and protecting your business information. Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

October 13, 2026Episode 78119 min

Facebook Advanced Protection: What Do You Need To Know? (2026/781)

Do you manage a Facebook page? Meta might require you to turn on Advanced Protection to keep managing it. Some people have had difficulty enabling the protection, though. Today's episode explores this. ✅ Why Advanced Protection might be needed ➡️ Where do you turn it on? ⚡ What could go wrong during setup? ⭐ What can you try if it won’t complete? For your business, there’s value in understanding both the security requirement and the problems that might arise. Have you been asked to enable Facebook Advanced Protection, and how did it go? Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

October 12, 2026Episode 421 hr 8 min

Is AI Making Your Business Better Or Just Busier? With Chris Dyer (2026/42)

AI can help a small business produce more work, but that doesn’t automatically make the business better. Chris Dyer, former CEO, four-time bestselling author and leadership keynote speaker, joins Charly to look at what happens when AI changes how much work people can generate: ✅ Greater output can place more pressure on the people expected to deliver it ➡️ AI works better as a thought partner than an unquestioned authority ⚡ People and processes need attention before choosing tools and technology ⭐ Trust is built through how leaders respond when the important moments arrive There are practical lessons here for business owners introducing AI, managing change or trying to improve productivity without overwhelming everyone around them. Is AI helping your business work better, or is it simply creating more work? Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

October 11, 202625 min

Is Business Automation Worth The Investment? (2026/780)

Choosing a task or business process to automate means understanding what’s involved, the cost and whether the benefits justify the investment required. In today's episode, Charly discusses: ✅ What makes a task worth the cost of automating it ➡️ How much do you need to understand about the work before automating it ⭐ A manageable approach to implementing longer or more complex workflows ⚡ Where human oversight, intervention and approval should be used Join Charly for today’s Mindset Monday to consider what business automation could do for you and what’s involved in making it work. Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

October 8, 2026Episode 77914 min

How Did A Coding Tutorial Turn Into A Crypto Scam And What's The Risk For Business? (2026/779)

Blindly following tutorials you find on the Internet can leave you exposed. Whether that’s an AI crypto trading bot or a WordPress function, you need to know what you’re putting into your systems. Crypto Traders were tricked into sending scammers their trades after following a YouTube tutorial for a Claude built AI trading bot. Today, Charly discusses: ✅ How a crypto trading bot was really just a crypto transfer mechanism ➡️ Why a WordPress function that works could still cause you trouble ⚡ What you’re trusting copied code with, beyond the task you want done ⭐ How to protect yourself if you want to DIY You don’t need to become a programmer to make an informed decision, you absolutely need to be able to make that informed decision though. Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/

October 7, 2026Episode 77818 min

Can LibreOffice Replace Microsoft Office? (2026/778)

Looking for an alternative to the subscription based M365 Office? LibreOffice is a free, open source office suite that's worth considering if you're looking for an alternative to Microsoft Office for your business. Lots of features but is it compatible enough with Microsoft Office to do the job? There's more to that decision than whether it can open a Word document or an Excel spreadsheet. The features you rely on and the way your tools work together deserve a look before you commit to a change. ✅ What is Libre Office? ➡️ What does it include? ⚡ Is it really compatible with Microsoft Office? ⭐ How can you migrate easily? For business owners, there's value in having a choice and understanding what that choice involves. Join Charly for a look at LibreOffice and the considerations that could make it a reasonable alternative for your business. Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/ Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager Music and Credits to: Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons. “Paradise Found” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/