Don't Work Harder

Imagine taking the entire month of August OFF your business, to enjoy spending time with family, friends, and doing the things you love.And imagine that being something that you do EVERY August?Alice Benham just wrapped her fifth consecutive year doing just that - taking the full month of August off while going through a complete rebrand and sustaining a successful membership program ✨We recorded this actionable episode to teach you how you can do the same... and a lot more. Alice is a business strategist, facilitator, bestselling author, and founder who's helped over 1,000 one-to-one clients achieve their big visions 🚀In this super practical episode of Don't Work Harder, Alice reveals:- How she manages to take a full month off every year, WITHOUT sacrificing her business' success- How she partly detaches from her business to build her own identity, outside of work ✨- Why she decided NOT to scale with a big team - and how she is running a profitable, growing business with lean operations- How she wrote her full book in just five days - and some powerful productivity tactics that you can do to complete a LOT in a short amount of time 💪- One huge thing that she sees that separates the most successful business owners, with those that are stuck 👀- How to know if an opportunity is worth saying yes to- The moment when she lost a LOT of money overnight due to banking complications, and how to bounce back from massive setbacks 🙏And plenty more.Alice got REALLY practical and actionable in this episode, and we cannot wait for you to watch this, and soak up all of her super valuable lessons.If you think you always need to be in work mode if you want to be successful, this conversation will completely reframe how you think about building a life as a successful, fulfilled business owner 🚀--------This episode is brought to you by our Sponsors:Constant Contact is the all-in-one marketing platform for small businesses. Create professional email and social campaigns in minutes with AI, automation and intuitive templates.Try it now free – https://www.constantcontact.com/uk?utm_source=ost-atomic&utm_medium=sponsored-content&utm_campaign=uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025&cc=clk_uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025------Find Alice Here: ON IT Waitlist - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/onit Website - www.alicebenham.co.uk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alice_benham Podcast & vlogs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-g8fdp69A3YwDrWBe-XzJg?view_as=subscriber ----Steal our Sales Call Success Template and convert more of the right people on calls and get more ‘YESES’ than ever before without feeling salesyAccess our FREE Sales Call Success Template, to help double your conversation rate call, forevermore.https://atomic.site/sales-script/------#DontWorkHarder #BusinessGrowth #SalesandMarketing

Want to know everything a business owner is doing to scale to £10 MILLION? 💰Jess Cunningham built Belief Coding from zero to over £1M in revenue… and now she's on a mission to 10x AGAIN. She's spent over £1 million on Facebook ads, invested £150,000 in coaching this year alone, and created a community of 80,000 people who are obsessed with what she's teaching 😮‍💨 Her approach challenges every belief you might have about “hard work”, discipline, and what it really takes to build an enormous business.In this game-changing conversation, Jess reveals:The exact Meta ads strategy and ad types that is scaling her to 8 figures 💵 Why discipline and willpower are actually signs you're building the wrong business 😲How she built a team that takes ownership, runs the operation doesn’t rely on HER for the day to day. Why she spent £150,000 on coaching this year alone 😱How to structure your offers in a way that attracts customers at multiple price points.When to focus on the back end of the business vs front end sales.This is NOT about working harder or brute forcing your way to success - it's about learning valuable skills and building a business that scales through systems.If you think building a business requires you to scale through force, and build a business that feels like work, this episode will likely flip your beliefs on their head…And get you pumped up to scale into the millions 🚀--------This episode is brought to you by our Sponsors:Constant Contact is the all-in-one marketing platform for small businesses. Create professional email and social campaigns in minutes with AI, automation and intuitive templates.Try it now free – https://www.constantcontact.com/uk?utm_source=ost-atomic&utm_medium=sponsored-content&utm_campaign=uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025&cc=clk_uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025------Find Jess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belief_codinghttps://www.instagram.com/theprodigalfox/----Steal our Sales Call Success Template and convert more of the right people on calls and get more ‘YESES’ than ever before without feeling salesyAccess our FREE Sales Call Success Template, to help double your conversation rate call, forevermore.https://atomic.site/sales-script/------#DontWorkHarder #BusinessGrowth #SalesandMarketing

Here's how to turn your existing network into a business that sells out on launch - even when you're starting with just a vision and 20% of a plan 👀Nishma Patel Robb launched a successful business without a detailed business plan.Nishma is a cultural strategist, personal brand expert, and founder of Glitter Sphere - a personal brand accelerator for women. In this transformative conversation, Nishma reveals:- The exercise that made her realise she was only living a fraction of her potential- How to build in public even if you're only 20% ready 🚀- The networking strategy that opens HUGE opportunities- Her unique method to stand out and grow in an AI-driven world- Her accountability system that replaces corporate structures for solopreneursNishma's brutal honesty about leaving a highly successful corporate role, facing imposter syndrome, and the reality of building two businesses simultaneously might just give you permission to write your own reinvention story.If you think you need everything figured out before making a major life change, this conversation will completely shift how you think about building your business and living your dream life 🙌--------This episode is brought to you by our Sponsors:Constant Contact is the all-in-one marketing platform for small businesses. Create professional email and social campaigns in minutes with AI, automation and intuitive templates.Try it now free – https://www.constantcontact.com/uk?utm_source=ost-atomic&utm_medium=sponsored-content&utm_campaign=uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025&cc=clk_uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025------Find Nishma here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishmapatelrobb/Website: https://www.glittersphere.com/----Steal our Sales Call Success Template and convert more of the right people on calls and get more ‘YESES’ than ever before without feeling salesyAccess our FREE Sales Call Success Template, to help double your conversation rate call, forevermore.https://atomic.site/sales-script/------#DontWorkHarder #BusinessGrowth #SalesandMarketing

After making nearly £25 million in revenue over 23 years, Jo Simpson still flies economy and stays in budget hotels for business.Most entrepreneurs think success means upgrading your lifestyle as revenue grows.Jo Simpson proved that's limited thinking when she built a multi-million pound accounting practice by calculating ROI on everything...And in this episode she talks about how you can do the same to make a lot of profit in your business 👀Jo is a profit strategist who's helped hundreds of entrepreneurs build profitable businesses they LOVE. Through recessions, technology disruptions, and multiple business pivots, Jo has created a sustainable model that generates real profit.In this money-focused episode, Jo reveals:- How to build client relationships so strong they last through recessions and business model changes 🤝- The special ROI calculation framework she uses for every business decision - Why she moved AWAY from high-ticket clients, to something better 💰- The mindset shift that saved her business during the 2008 financial crash (featuring an unexpected Noel Edmonds connection)- How to step into the CEO role without losing the relationships that built your businessThis isn't about revenue bragging or lifestyle inflation.If you want to build a business that survives decades, with HIGH profit margins, this episode is a must watch 💸---------This episode is brought to you by our Sponsors:Constant Contact is the all-in-one marketing platform for small businesses. Create professional email and social campaigns in minutes with AI, automation and intuitive templates.Try it now free – https://www.constantcontact.com/uk?utm_source=ost-atomic&utm_medium=sponsored-content&utm_campaign=uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025&cc=clk_uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025------Find Jo here: https://www.instagram.com/financialgrowthacademyuk

Andy Lambert, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of ContentCal, shares his incredible journey from near-bankruptcy to a major acquisition by Adobe. He discusses the surprising cash flow issues that can arise from big deals and the critical mindset shift to delegate and scale effectively. Andy reveals key hiring mistakes that slowed growth, the importance of maintaining company culture, and how leveraging customer insights shaped their product strategy. His candid insights serve as a blueprint for anyone looking to scale and succeed in the tech industry.

Many entrepreneurs think you need to work 60+ hour weeks to build something meaningful. Many people think scaling means sacrificing family time. Rupinder Kaur built a thriving membership business that runs on just 30 hours per month while maintaining lots of time with her children ⏰Rupinder is the visionary founder of Asian Women Mean Business, and has built a sustainable business model from corporate HR leader to award-winning entrepreneur, all while prioritising her family.In this game-changing conversation, Rupinder reveals:- The membership model that generates recurring revenue while working just 30 hours per month 💰- How to scale through community building instead of traditional growth methods 👥- How to design a business that works around school holidays (without losing clients)- How to create goodwill so strong that your clients absolutely love you- How to build a team that holds the business together when you step away 🤝- The framework for saying no to opportunities that don't align with your family prioritiesThis isn't about choosing between impact and income.Rupinder built a business that does well, changes lives, and still allows her to take every school holiday off.If you're tired of being told you need to sacrifice everything to succeed, this conversation will show you there's another way.---------This episode is brought to you by our Sponsors:Constant Contact is the all-in-one marketing platform for small businesses. Create professional email and social campaigns in minutes with AI, automation and intuitive templates.Try it now free – https://www.constantcontact.com/uk?utm_source=ost-atomic&utm_medium=sponsored-content&utm_campaign=uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025&cc=clk_uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025------Find Rupinder Here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupinderkaurawmb/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.w.m.bWebsite: https://www.asianwomenmeanbusiness.com/

Listening to everyone else’s opinion could be what’s STOPPING you from becoming successful 😳Most entrepreneurs think they need more advice, more mentors, and more information before they can succeed.Lindsey Kane proved that wrong when she ignored the “expert” who gave her some potentially dangerous business advice.Instead, she trusted her gut - and built an award-winning supplement company that sold out in 12 hours.Lindsay is a serial entrepreneur who’s successfully exited multiple businesses, built a property portfolio, launched Ibiza wellness retreats, and is about to drop her second supplement product.In this honest conversation, Lindsey reveals: • The simple strategy that sold out her supplement business in just 12 hours 🤯 • When and how to delegate even when you think you can’t afford it • How to spot when someone giving you advice has an ulterior motive 🚩 • The expensive lessons that taught her more than any business school ever could • How to do a “life audit” and cut out the people draining your energyIf you’ve ever been told your ideas are “too much,” or felt like you need permission to trust your own instincts…This conversation will give you the courage to back yourself completely.Lindsey’s brutal honesty about toxic relationships, boundary-setting, and why perfectionism is actually holding you back might just change everything for you in life and in business 👏---------This episode is brought to you by our Sponsors:Constant Contact is the all-in-one marketing platform for small businesses. Create professional email and social campaigns in minutes with AI, automation and intuitive templates.Try it now free – https://www.constantcontact.com/uk?utm_source=ost-atomic&utm_medium=sponsored-content&utm_campaign=uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025&cc=clk_uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025------Find Lyndsey Here: Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseykane0?igsh=ajZuM2xtcmJ1cHRhJOLT: https://www.joltmyworld.com/discount/ATOMIC10JOLT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joltmyworld?igsh=Z2M3eGg2N3RpNHphThe YES Button: https://www.instagram.com/theyesbutton?igsh=aXF4Z3AxMGp5ZTc=

Starling started off her journey as someone who was always told she couldn't sing, and that there was no career to be had in music.Fast forward to now, Vivienne Westwood, Phoebe Waller Bridge and Shane Meadows are all fans of hers - and Eminem has had Starling’s ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ on hold for his latest album.She has millions of streams already under her belt and has been compared to the likes of Lorde and Bastille!In this episode, Starling goes DEEP. She tells Suman…- How her career in the music industry was affected when the world came to a stop in 2020- How she hired an incredible power team to help her run a highly successful coaching business- Why she’s just put a STOP to an already-successful cohort- How she’s reframed her life and her self-worth to be way beyond revenue metrics inside of her businessStarling’s online talks have spread like wildfire - and she drops a crazy amount of value in this conversation.Enjoy 💥---------This episode is brought to you by our Sponsors:Constant Contact is the all-in-one marketing platform for small businesses. Create professional email and social campaigns in minutes with AI, automation and intuitive templates.Try it now free – https://www.constantcontact.com/uk?utm_source=ost-atomic&utm_medium=sponsored-content&utm_campaign=uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025&cc=clk_uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025---------Find Starling here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starlingsworld/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IjadNLvsOWFr3jB0zs4c4?si=IdxITHcYTgm1SxcXqY7DMw Join her Inner Circle here: https://www.starlingsworld.com/free-talks/#newsletter

What if changing your target client could make you a LOT more money?Elizabeth went from feeling underpaid and unsuccessful, to hitting her first £10k month... then £20k month... faster than you could believe 💰And she finally broke out of the rollercoaster cycle of unpredictable cash in her business.The secret? She changed who she was selling to.Elizabeth Stiles is a highly respected fashion consultant, speaker, and industry mentor with over 15 years of experience working with high street giants like Next, New Look, Urban Outfitters, and ASDA. In this practical, value packed conversation, Elizabeth reveals:- How to change your target client in order to start making more money NOW- How she switched from selling exhausting £9 courses to effortless £5k programs 💸- How to go from unpredictable, rollercoaster launch cycles to reliable, predictable income 📈- How to to build relationships and get opportunities with 7-figure entrepreneurs you've never metIf you're tired of undercharging and over-delivering, this episode will teach you how to actually start making great money from what you do.Warning: Elizabeth's honesty about toxic work cultures, offer positioning, and scaling a business might just give you the courage to finally charge what you're worth.---------This episode is brought to you by our Sponsors:Constant Contact is the all-in-one marketing platform for small businesses. Create professional email and social campaigns in minutes with AI, automation and intuitive templates.Try it now free – https://www.constantcontact.com/uk?utm_source=ost-atomic&utm_medium=sponsored-content&utm_campaign=uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025&cc=clk_uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025---------Elizabeth's Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-stiles-fashion/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethstilesuk?igsh=eW8zeTJpZ2F0bHdr#DontWorkHarder #BusinessGrowth #FashionIndustry

Most entrepreneurs have that ONE thing they keep putting off - the uncomfortable skill that feels too scary, or just not ""them.""But what if that's exactly what's holding you back from your next breakthrough?Sophie Milliken MBE avoided sales for YEARS... until difficult circumstances forced her to face it head-on. The result? £200k of new business in just six weeks 💸Now she's sharing exactly how to turn your biggest business fears into what makes you the most money.Sophie is an MBE recipient, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices in the North East business scene. In this game-changing conversation, Sophie reveals:- How to turn opportunities into 7-figure businesses 📈- Why your lack of experience might be your BIGGEST advantage over ""expert"" competitors- The exact mindset shift that helped her win £200k in business during dark times- How to identify which ""scary"" business activity is actually your hidden superpower- The red flags to watch for in business opportunities and partnerships 🚩- Why walking away from money is sometimes the bravest business move you can makeThis isn't your typical ""hustle harder"" success story. If you think you need a perfect plan to build something extraordinary, this conversation will completely change how you think about business success.Warning: Sophie's honesty about the realities of single parenthood, business exits gone wrong, and more - might just inspire you to take that leap you've been putting off.---------This episode is brought to you by our Sponsors:Constant Contact is the all-in-one marketing platform for small businesses. Create professional email and social campaigns in minutes with AI, automation and intuitive templates.Try it now free – https://www.constantcontact.com/uk?utm_source=ost-atomic&utm_medium=sponsored-content&utm_campaign=uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025&cc=clk_uk_p_aw_di_so_bt_ost-atomic-q32025---------Find Sophie Here: Sophie’s new book: https://rb.gy/bqq137Sophie’s TEDx Talk: The truth behind The Showreel https://youtu.be/woZ_d3WTtRLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-millikenX/Twitter: Moja_SophieInstagram: moja_sophieWebsite: https://thisismoja.comhttps://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk