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  5 reasons my content was failing and how I fixed the strategy (391) 06.10.2026 29min

  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 
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  How I hit £100,000 profit last year - 7 steps to increase profit, not revenue (390) 29.09.2026 29min

  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 
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  School drop-out to 17 year old entrepreneur - my business story (389) 22.09.2026 30min

  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 
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  Post-summer reset: how to get the back to school energy in your business (388) 01.09.2026 16min

  Remember that feeling of a new pencil case, a blank notebook and a completely clean slate? That's the exact energy we're bringing into our businesses this September. Trying to drag yourself back into the zone after time off can often feel like pushing a boulder uphill. Today, we're tackling how to bring that "back-to-school" energy into Q4 - hopefully, you'll start to feel genuinely excited about the months ahead. 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 in the coming months._____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails 
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  How to take a month off without your business falling apart (387) 28.07.2026 15min

  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
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  How I fully switch off and keep evenings, weekends and holidays work-free (386) 21.07.2026 13min

  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
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  How I survive during a busy period (without burning out) (385) 14.07.2026 15min

  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
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  4 steps to maximise your financial growth in your business (384) 07.07.2026 16min

  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
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  Set mid-year goals you'll actually achieve in 5 proven steps (383) 30.06.2026 21min

  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
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  4 habits my successful clients never skip (382) 23.06.2026 16min

  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
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  Why you're overwhelmed - and the 5 steps to fix it (381) 16.06.2026 19min

  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
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  50% into 2026 - how to keep up growth and momentum (380) 09.06.2026 13min

  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
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  How to turn your year around … 3 steps to kickstart growth (379) 02.06.2026 13min

  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
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  3 actions to drive revenue and sales this week (378) 26.05.2026 15min

  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
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  I'm closing my business... failure or strategic decision? (377) 19.05.2026 20min

  Saying no, or ending something, is one of the hardest things we can do in business. But as this episode will unpack, it's also one of the most powerful ways you can unlock focus, simplicity and ultimately - growth. Tune in to hear why I think it's time to shut down my 2nd business, and how you can make more intentional decisions in your own business. _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails
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  Why most business strategies fail - and how to avoid these mistakes (376) 12.05.2026 17min

  It's all good making a strategy, but how do you ensure it isn't a waste of time? In last weeks episode (listen here), I shared exactly how I overhaul a business strategy - today let's get into the detail of why most strategies fail, and how to set yours up for suvcess. As someone who has helped over 500 clients 1:1 I've seen the right (and wrong) way to create growth. Listen to this episode to feel less alone if you've made these mistakes in the past, and also learn how to never make the same mistakes again.   Click here to sign up to my free workshop on May 14th where I'm showing you the exact process I follow to audit and realign a business strategy - all whilst getting a backstage tour of my own strategy for 2026! _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails
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  How I overhauled my business strategy and treated myself like a client (375) 05.05.2026 22min

  After having a little bit of a crisis post returning from travelling last month (listen to that episode here), I thought it was the right time to overhaul my business and treat myself like a client for a few days.  In this episode I speak about the steps I took before I began, including the practical things that helped me along the way and most importantly share an insight into the business strategy that I am taking moving forward.   Click here to sign up to my free workshop on May 14th where I'm showing you the exact process I follow to audit and realign a business strategy - all whilst getting a backstage tour of my own strategy for 2026! _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails
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  If I started over in business, these are the 6 things I'd do ... (374) 28.04.2026 23min

  What would you do if you had to start your business all over again? In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what I'd do if I had to start my business from scratch. No audience, no clients, no shortcuts, just the six things that would be non-negotiable in starting over.   In this episode, I'm sharing the practical steps I'd focus on and the mistakes I'd avoid. If you're starting fresh or thinking about your next move, this episode will give you a clear roadmap. Click here to watch my free masterclass on 3 habits to help unlock your growth _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails
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  How I'm growing my audience - 4 practical steps to follow (373) 21.04.2026 19min

  Want to grow your following? While I don't believe your follower count should define your success in business, there's no denying that growing your audience can open up more opportunities and impact. This year, I'm intentionally focusing on expanding my reach - especially on Instagram. In this episode, I'm walking you through the four key strategies I'm using to grow my audience in a way that feels aligned, builds real connection and creates a genuinely engaged and sustainable platform. Ultimatley it's not just about numbers, it's about attracting the right people and guiding them through your buyer journey, in a way that actually converts. Click here to watch my free masterclass on defining your reputation in three easy steps.  _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails
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  Business breakdown: why everything went wrong and my plan to fix it! (372) 14.04.2026 26min

  Have you ever felt like your business is starting to fall apart? In this episode, I'm opening up about a crisis I didn't see coming. I break down what went wrong, the mistakes I made and the warning signs I ignored along the way. More importantly, I share how I'm taking control of the situation - the changes I'm making, the lessons I've learned, and my plan to rebuild stronger. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next move in business, this episode will give you real insight and direction. If your business is in a tricky spot a the moment, this could be episode for you.  _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails