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Starting the Conversation

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396 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Alice Benham
Explicit
No
Date created
2018/02/09
Latest episode
2026/10/20
Average duration
20 min.
Release period
10 days

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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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Why you hate your business, and how to make it work for YOU (393)
2026/10/20
Ever feel like your business is working for everyone but you? This episode is for you.  Let's unpack why you're feeling unfulfilled in your business and what it practically looks like to define and work towards our definition of success. Let's give you the fulfilment, time freedom and reward you deserve.  Free Resources: 2027 Vision Workshop - clarify your definition of success and make it happen in 2027  3 Vision Prompts - the exact exercises I do with clients to explore and clarify their vision  _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails
Want more consistent and steady results? These 6 steps will unlock it (392)
2026/10/13
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
5 reasons my content was failing and how I fixed the strategy (391)
2026/10/06
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
How I hit £100,000 profit last year - 7 steps to increase profit, not revenue (390)
2026/09/29
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
School drop-out to 17 year old entrepreneur - my business story (389)
2026/09/22
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
Post-summer reset: how to get the back to school energy in your business (388)
2026/09/01
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
How to take a month off without your business falling apart (387)
2026/07/28
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
How I fully switch off and keep evenings, weekends and holidays work-free (386)
2026/07/21
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
How I survive during a busy period (without burning out) (385)
2026/07/14
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
4 steps to maximise your financial growth in your business (384)
2026/07/07
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
Set mid-year goals you'll actually achieve in 5 proven steps (383)
2026/06/30
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
4 habits my successful clients never skip (382)
2026/06/23
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
Why you're overwhelmed - and the 5 steps to fix it (381)
2026/06/16
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
50% into 2026 - how to keep up growth and momentum (380)
2026/06/09
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
How to turn your year around … 3 steps to kickstart growth (379)
2026/06/02
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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5 out of 5
6 reviews
★★★★★
Iona_Brave 2024/06/04
Great advice for all business owners!
A refreshing take on how to create passive income, the daily business choices we make to succeed and great tips to stay motivated!
★★★★★
vitalej17 2020/09/19
SO GLAD I FOUND THIS!
This podcast is for any and every entrepreneur who feels overwhelmed by not only the business side of things but the relationial side of owning your o...
★★★★★
jazmin eliza 2018/02/16
Love love love!
This podcast is great for any female who is entering the business world or already in it. It’s smart, it’s informative, and it’s interesting! I found ...
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