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Tune in to hear from Alice Benham - strategist, speaker and best-selling author - as she debunks what it takes to grow, normalises the messy middle and documents her journey with transparency. Come for the actionable insights, stay for the reminder that you're not alone.

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July 28, 202615 min

How to take a month off without your business falling apart (387)

Can you actually take a full month off from running a business? I've taken every August off since 2020. I know that might sound a bit crazy depending on where you're at right now, but for me, it's just how my business operates. In today's episode, I'm breaking down the 4 steps that make this kind of structured time off possible. Spoiler: it's not about luck, it's just intentional planning. How did today's episode land with you? If there's anything specific you want me to cover when I'm back in September, drop it in the comments or send me a DM over on Instagram. _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

July 21, 202613 min

How I fully switch off and keep evenings, weekends and holidays work-free (386)

Struggle to switch off in the evenings, at weekends or for a holiday? As business owners, it can often feel hard to put boundaries in place which prevent work from spilling into all of our free time (and headspace). In today's episode, I'm sharing the exact steps I've taken to finally get my evenings and weekends back. I've found it hard at times to figure out who Alice Benham is, away from Alice Benham Limited, so I hope sharing some of these practices helps you to navigate your own. What did you think of today's episode? Let me know in the comments and feel free to let me know if there's anything else you'd want to hear me share! _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

July 14, 202615 min

How I survive during a busy period (without burning out) (385)

I am busier than I've been in a long time..! Between back-to-back launches, brand partnerships, and traveling for work, my capacity has been tested. Being busy is part of the journey when running a business so in today's episode I'm giving you my survival guide - a system I've developed over the last few years to help when things begin to ramp up. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts or ideas for future episodes, in the comments. _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

July 7, 202616 min

4 steps to maximise your financial growth in your business (384)

We talk a lot about how to make more money, but what happens next? For a lot of us, the honest answer is nothing - we just let it sit in our bank account. While having a healthy buffer feels safe or paying yourself more feels nice, leaving your business finances completely idle means you're missing out on a massive opportunity to spark your next stage of growth. In this episode, we're unpacking exactly how to shift your mindset from saving cash to maximising it. Just four easily actionable steps you can implement this week. If you liked this episode then: Download my free money masterclasses here Sign up to a Capital credit card here . _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

June 30, 202621 min

Set mid-year goals you'll actually achieve in 5 proven steps (383)

Has this year run away with you? With just 6 months left before 2027, today we're sitting down to discuss how to set midyear goals that you'll actually achieve. Ready to apply these steps to your goal setting? ON IT is the perfect way to stay accountable to your goals. The doors are closing this Friday and won't open again this year - click here to find out more and join us before the Q3 goal setting session next week. _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

June 23, 202616 min

4 habits my successful clients never skip (382)

Want a glimpse into the workings of a successful business? As a strategist, I work with hundreds of different entrepreneurs, every single year. What comes with that is learning various habits that you could adopt, today, to become the most successful version of yourself. Ready to adopt these habits consistently? The doors to my core program ON IT are now open for the only time this year - to find out more and fill the next 6 months with intentional growth click here. _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

June 16, 202619 min

Why you're overwhelmed - and the 5 steps to fix it (381)

Feeling overwhelmed by lists, goals and ideas? This episode is for you. I'm exploring the 5 causes of your overwhelm, and how to effectively do something about it. Ready to realign your vision and plans for the next 6 months? Doors to ON IT are reopening for the only time this year, if you'd like to join the free taster workshop, you can sign up here. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts or ideas for future episodes, in the comments. _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

June 9, 202613 min

50% into 2026 - how to keep up growth and momentum (380)

Don't lose momentum - here's five ways to continue your growth as we enter the second half of 2026. I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! As mentioned in the episode, the doors to my core program ON IT are reopening for the only time this year. To join the free taster workshop, realign your vision and learn more about ON IT, you can sign up here . _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

June 2, 202613 min

How to turn your year around … 3 steps to kickstart growth (379)

It's nearly the middle of 2026... and with that comes an opportunity to step back and realign. Whether your year so far has been full of highs, lows or a blend of both, today I'm sharing three actionable steps to help you to stop, draw a line in the sand and move forwards with intention. If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. As mentioned, the doors to my core program ON IT are reopening for the only time this year. To cast clear vision, break it down into goals and stay accountable to your progress - find out more here. _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

May 26, 202615 min

3 actions to drive revenue and sales this week (378)

Want to increase your revenue today? You're in the right place. This episode shares 3 things that you can implement immediately which will help you to see sales growth. These steps are so simple and easy to carry out that you'll be kicking yourself as to why you didn't do them before now. I'd love to hear from you in the comments, which of these three action steps you are planning to take and if Strategy to Scale sounds like it could be a good fit, you can find more information here . _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails