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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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October 13, 202622 min

Want more consistent and steady results? These 6 steps will unlock it (392)

If your business growth feels like a constant cycle of busy months, quiet months and wondering what's coming next, this episode is for you. Over 60% of business owners I surveyed said they wanted more consistent results. But what if consistency isn't actually what we should be aiming for? In this episode, I'm sharing 6 practical ways to create more predictable, sustainable growth in your business. From your identity and goals to your business model and marketing, these are the most important actions to consider Mentioned in this episode: Register for the free 2027 vision and strategy taster session Download the free Q4 Sales Planner Join the ON IT waitlist to be first to hear when doors open next month _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

October 6, 202629 min

5 reasons my content was failing and how I fixed the strategy (391)

If your marketing isn't as consistent, strategic or effective as you'd like, then this is the episode for you. I'm breaking down exactly why my content was failing and most importantly - the 5 practical steps I took to solve the issues and move forwards strategically. No blueprints or fluffy advice here, just an honest chat about why marketing is so challenging and how I've taken back control. Free Masterclass - 3 questions to craft a memorable reputation and reverse engineer your vision. _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

September 29, 202629 min

How I hit £100,000 profit last year - 7 steps to increase profit, not revenue (390)

There's a lot of noise online about hitting 6 figures in revenue, but last year I hit a milestone that gets a lot less airtime - £100,000 in profit. Since my accountant told me I've been waiting for the right time to unpack this, as I believe transparency isn't just sharing my failures with you - it's unpacking the wins too. Tune in to hear the exact steps I took to intentionally increase my profit and use Q4 to maximise that growth. FREE RESOURCES: Sales Template - the exact spreadsheet I use to set and reverse engineer my targets: 100k Strategy Workshop - deep dive into how I maximise my Q4 growth with the right offers and marketing _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

September 22, 202630 min

School drop-out to 17 year old entrepreneur - my business story (389)

In almost 400 podcast episodes I've told a lot of other peoples' business stories, but never my own. Until today. I love hearing peoples origin stories. It's equal parts interesting and affirming to be reminded just how messy and in my case - accidental - the early days can be. Tune in to learn about the first business I began age 15, the reason I quit school to be a professional elf (seriously, that's true) and how a hotel breakfast led me to run a business at 17. ___ Ready to end the year strong? These free resources are for you: Q4 Sales Plan Template - set your revenue goal and reverse engineer it My 100k Strategy - free workshop unpacking how to maximise your results in Q4 Your 2027 Vision - free workshop to clarify your vision and unpack the method that will get you there in 2027 _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails

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