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Small Businesses Making It Happen

Small Businesses Making It Happen

By Elaine Atherton

I'm Elaine Atherton I'm a sales coach to small business owners. In every episode I talk to small business owners about their journey, their learnings, and advice they would give to others business owners who are starting a business now. Their stories are all unique but they all have one massive thing in common which is a passion for what they do.

You can find out more about me and my journey on

www.2summitup.com

www.linkedin.com/in/elaineatherton/

and I'm actually in the hot seat myself and being asked my own questions in episode 26 - which was interesting haha.
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Pay It Forward with Sandra Sparrowhawk

Small Businesses Making It HappenNov 02, 2022

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Dec 14, 202224:52
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Dec 07, 202220:36
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Nov 02, 202216:58
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Oct 07, 202224:45
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Sep 23, 202222:44
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Sep 08, 202225:35
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Aug 25, 202222:37
Pay It Forward with Kim Rutherford
Aug 18, 202215:33
Pay It Forward with Limarah Crathorne

Pay It Forward with Limarah Crathorne

My guest this is Limarah Crathorne who took a leap of faith and started her own business.

Limarah specialises in helping website owners to optimise their websites so they can get more enquiries and sales. She finds missed opportunities buried in your website that will help you get you to grow your conversions, leads and sales.
Aug 11, 202222:45
Pay It Forward with Farah Hussain

Pay It Forward with Farah Hussain

My guest this week is Farah Hussain who has certainly channeled her own experience into something really positive. In Farah's words Farah is the Founder of Farah Networking, Farah Hussain believes networking is such a powerful tool it should be accessible to everyone. Through the power of networking, Farah has built a tribe full of like-minded people who genuinely want to support and help one another. Not only is she an expert on networking, but she is also an Inspirational Speaker, Life Coach, and Influencer with over 130K engaged followers across multiple social media networks. Farah says, “Life is too short” I changed my life & I’m obsessed with changing yours.
Aug 05, 202218:56
Pay It Forward with Manny Gabri

Pay It Forward with Manny Gabri

My guest this week is Manny Gabri who is a resilience coach.

Manny helps CEOs and senior executives develop unshakeable and sustained resilience to achieve self-mastery and lead from within.

In Manny's words...

I am a qualified chartered management accountant and a qualified coach with 30 years’ experience working with people in business.

I work with CEO’s and senior leadership teams to develop resilient leaders and enable them to connect with their higher/intuitive self……in order to face uncertainty, handle chaos/crisis with clarity, courage and conviction.

I am based in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Jul 21, 202224:09
Pay It Forward with Natalie King

Pay It Forward with Natalie King

Natalie King is the Introverts Confidence Coach - Working with introvert business owners who are struggling with self-doubt. In Natalie's words I guide & teach them to solve their inner conflict so they can build their business to suit their personality.
Jul 07, 202224:12
Pay It Forward with Louise Maggs

Pay It Forward with Louise Maggs

Louise Maggs is a website and graphic designer that helps business owners by designing a website that reflects their business and attracts their ideal clients.

In our podcast Louise shares how she took a leap of faith from her day job and started her own business and has no regrets at all.

Louise pays it forward to Andy Hatcher founder of The Cobra Club and Ed Williamson.
Jun 24, 202223:44
Pay It Forward with Sam Flynn

Pay It Forward with Sam Flynn

My guest this week is Sam Flynn who certainly knows here way around social media marketing.


In Sam's words

'Sam has been training businesses in the effective use of social media for over 11 years. Sam delivers training in-house in organisations and speaks at business events too. Sam started membership site Planet Social Media in February 2022, helping small business owners have easy access to social media training to help their business grow.'
Jun 09, 202223:55
Pay It Forward with Wojtek Kolodziejczak

Pay It Forward with Wojtek Kolodziejczak

My guest this week is now a digital nomad and what an interesting journey he has had.

In Wojtek's own words..

Wojciech is a lawyer by trade who has become a leading expert in business development and marketing for legal and financial services. His credentials and capabilities have been recognized by organizations like the Financial Conduct Authority, the Federation of Small Businesses, the London Metropolitan University, and many others who call on his services for advice and training
May 26, 202225:26
Pay It Forward with Mike Hiner

Pay It Forward with Mike Hiner

My guest this week is Mike Hiner.

Over the past 10 years Strategic Asset Protection has helped thousands of clients create peace of mind proven solutions and strategies to protecting and preserve all their assets and wealth for future generations.

He shares in the podcast how things have really grown recently it is quite an incredible story.
May 04, 202219:40
Pay It Forward with Gillian Schofield

Pay It Forward with Gillian Schofield

My guest this week describes herself as 'The business bard, making your messaging sing with clear, concise and compelling copy to boost sales and build strong customer relationships'.

This really is a inspirational story from Gillian who made the decision this time last year that she wanted to do something different and with a lot of hard work, enthusiasm and a passion for what she is doing she now has a viable business.
Apr 23, 202216:47
Pay It Forward with Sharn Atherton

Pay It Forward with Sharn Atherton

Sharn is a learning and development professional and an executive coach . She brings over 24 years’ experience of developing people across the legal, financial services and utilities sectors. This experience includes over 20 years of coaching senior professionals, managers and leaders to overcome their personal and professional obstacles. Sharn left the corporate world in 2018 to set up her own coaching and development business. Her work focuses on supporting professional women to take control by changing their mindset and removing self-doubt to create a career and life that gives them purpose and makes them feel valued. Sharn creates a safe space to think! Enabling her clients to share their fears and vision for the future by listening, encouraging and supporting them to create practical steps that enable them to value themselves and achieve the career and life they want. Alongside her business Sharn enjoys supporting others and volunteers as the joint lead for the CIPD Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire branch mentoring scheme. She is a qualified Personal and Business coach (PGCert), a Member of the International Coaching Federation and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development as well as an accredited practitioner for a range of psychometric tools.
Apr 07, 202221:27
Pay It Forward with Johnrel Trinidad

Pay It Forward with Johnrel Trinidad

I met my amazing guest recently in The Cobra Club which is a wonderful online networking group.

I was blown away by his talent and what he has achieved. Johnrel teaches his students to play their favourite songs in a very different way which has proven to be a great successful.

He teaches his students online and some start as young as 4 others are adults who've always wanted to play their favourite song and Johnrel helps him achieve that.

Johnrel is one special person with an incredible story and gift.
Mar 25, 202222:43
Pay It Forward with Martine Gibson

Pay It Forward with Martine Gibson

In Martine's words

'Therapeutic Coach providing a unique service that combines Therapeutic Counselling, Coaching, NLP and Mindfulness to help empower and change the lives of individuals who are struggling with their mental health, confidence, self-esteem and everyday life. '

Martine your story gave me goosebumps and you just do it attitude has certainly worked for you.
Mar 10, 202221:54
Pay It Forward with Kathryn Eade

Pay It Forward with Kathryn Eade

My guest this week is Kathryn Eade.

In Kathryn's words

'I’m Kathryn, founder of KathrynEade Ltd and creator of the Female Leadership Collective (FLC).

Having started and scaled my own business I’m passionate about empowering women in business to get clear on what they want and help them to achieve it.

[As a female founder who has been on the entrepreneurial rollercoaster for nearly 20 years I’m on a mission to change the way we think about what makes for good business support, to make it more relevant and relatable for women.]
Feb 17, 202232:10
Pay It Forward with Tracey Earl

Pay It Forward with Tracey Earl

My guest this week Tracey Earl along with her husband Ian wanted to start something that supported small business owners. It's not easy when you start a business to build a network and Tracey & Ian help people do that it in a hugely supportive way. Adding an online business opportunity means they can connect people all over the country. Tracey talks about the difference in selling a product to a service as she once owned a cake shop.
Jan 28, 202220:49
Pay It Forward with AnnMarie Wyncoll

Pay It Forward with AnnMarie Wyncoll

Do you think everyone has a book in them?

AnnMarie thinks we do and I agree with her! I love it when people start a business because tey identified something that would make life easier for other people.

In AnnMarie's words - Helping you to unlock the book that's hidden inside and achieve your dream of holding your finished book in your hands. Self-published author with over 11 years of experience.
Jan 06, 202228:05
Pay It Forward with Carol Harris

Pay It Forward with Carol Harris

Carol has certainly done many different things in her career and is one very interesting lady.

In Carol's words

Carol is a business mentor, coach and author, living in mid-Wales. She helps people develop personal and business skills and generate second incomes. She constantly gets waylaid by ideas.
Dec 17, 202123:47
Pay It Forward with Beverley Lockett

Pay It Forward with Beverley Lockett

Beverley who is a semi-retired property coach has a fascinating story and well worth a listen. There is certainly a next chapter that will also be another episode in itself.

In Beverley's words

I am ex-business lecturer, coach, author, and entrepreneur I had a very long career before turning to property. Next adventure - semi-retire into France. I help you build your dreams

Location – Worcestershire (currently), Deux-Sevre France from February!
Dec 09, 202127:05
Pay It Forward with Luke Malone

Pay It Forward with Luke Malone

Luke is the first accountant I have had on my podcast as a guest.

I was blown away by his approach to what he does - in a really positive way.

Luke works with small business owners from their infancy and beyond. I love his story on why and how he started his business.

'Should we buy a new sofa or should I start a business' and he went for the latter. In this honest chat he talks about the tough times and the support he has had.

In Luke's words

'I’m a small business accounting specialist, from £0 turnover start-ups to £2million a year companies I can help you. I am hands on, personable and love what I do'.
Dec 03, 202128:04
Pay It Forward with Caitriona Ellis

Pay It Forward with Caitriona Ellis

Well what can I say my guest this week just left me feeling totally inspired!

Caitriona Ellis is tenacious, focused and a woman on a mission who certainly had some obstacles she had to power through. As someone who has kept her finger on the pulse of her finances she now helps other woman do the same.
I met Caitriona in The Cobra Club which is an online networking group which is hugely supportive and very different.

Caitriona also has a property business which she talks about in our podcast.

There is no doubt in business we have some challenging days and Caitriona shares some of those challenges and had she got above and beyond them.
Nov 19, 202125:11
Pay It Forward with Andrew Hatcher

Pay It Forward with Andrew Hatcher

Andy Hatcher has quite a story he started his business because he wanted business owners to have something that he didn't. In a relatively short space of time his business has grown and been a huge success and he shares some of his learnings in this podcast. In Andrew's words... Architect of Business Design & Founder of The Cobra Club. Business Advisor Andrew Hatcher delivers real and practical help and solutions for business leaders in pursuit of sustainable growth and development.
Nov 05, 202128:42
Pay It Forward with Wild Humphrey

Pay It Forward with Wild Humphrey

My Pay It Forward podcast guest today is Wild Humphrey - you may have seen him on Beat the Chasers!

He has an incredible gift of being able to remember tons of facts and figures. It was so interesting and entertaining talking to him and of course I learnt some new facts too!

Wild Humphrey talks about his new book and how he has turned his gift into a business.

In Wild Humphrey's words

International Author, Liverpool Echo Columnist, Entertainer, Public Speaker - A Unique Ability To Recall and Deliver Thousands of Facts from the Annals of Time About Iconic People, Places and Events - Faster Than Google.
Oct 22, 202123:29
Pay It Forward with Gemma Kattana

Pay It Forward with Gemma Kattana

Gemma Kattana started her business because there was something she wanted and needed and she couldn't find it anywhere.

It was a complete change in direction from her other business but wow has she made it work for her and the best is yet to come.

Gemma is open about all her learnings and challenges so far and how her business has evolved over the past 18 months.

What does Gemma do - tune in to find out!
Oct 14, 202124:08
Pay It Forward with Natasha-Dawn Ni Leighn

Pay It Forward with Natasha-Dawn Ni Leighn

My guest this week is so inspiring. Natasha is the founder of Dandelion Weatherstone Limited and only took the plunge to start her own business last year and what a journey she has had so far.

If you would like to support Natasha and the amazing things she does then you can sponsor a pair of knickers. The story and inspiration behind her business is shared in the podcast.

This is how Natasha describes herself.

Natasha-Dawn Ni Leighn (Ash)

Single mum, dog owner, size 20 swimming enthusiast, Managing Director and a working class vegan Fashion Designer
Oct 01, 202119:58
Pay It Forward with Paula Crowhurst

Pay It Forward with Paula Crowhurst

My guest this week is Paula Crowhurst is an accredited Divorce & Separation Coach who is passionate and driven to help individuals going through a very traumatic time in their life. Her own experience of divorce motivates her to empower clients to see that there is light at the end of the tunnel and an exciting next chapter. Paula has recently written a children’s activity book called ‘Keep on Swimming Freddie’. This an aid to support children and help them cope with their emotions in the wake of their parents’ break-up and divorce.
Sep 23, 202120:12
Pay It Forward with Jo Finnerty

Pay It Forward with Jo Finnerty

Jo Finnerty has got quite a story about how she started her own recruitment business.

From making a decision to starting her own business one day she really hit the ground running in a big way with a whole host of people supporting and encouraging her.

In this really honest chat Jo shares tons of tips and advice and what she has learnt in her 9 years of having her own business.
Sep 17, 202133:28
Pay It Forward with Sue Henry

Pay It Forward with Sue Henry

My amazing guest this week is Sue Henry who is a Transformational Change & Well Being Coach. Sue talks so openly about her journey from the NHS to starting her own business and how it happened - not the response I was expecting but one of the funniest I've heard yet which we both laughed about. This is such a great conversation about the transition from moving from a Public Sector role to self employment and all that it brings with it. In Sue's words.. Mum, nan, wife, daughter, sister, auntie, breast cancer survivor, business owner. Loves connecting with nature, compassionate, innovative and holds the space for people to grow. Motivated by making a difference
Sep 09, 202124:56
Pay It Forward with Sean Liddell

Pay It Forward with Sean Liddell

My guest this week is an amazing man called Sean Liddell.

Sean is a Mental Health First Aid instructor trainer and Suicide First Aid Tutor, award winning mindfulness practitioner, coach, and international speaker helping to create mentally healthy workplaces.

This is such a powerful story of Sean's journey of how he overcame personal challenges in his career which has taken him to where he is now. Quite honestly I was blown away by the work he does.

All my guests get the opportunity to Pay It Forward and thank someone who has given them huge amount of support and Sean thanks Sean Heneghan.
Aug 21, 202124:38
Pay It Forward with Naomi Marriott

Pay It Forward with Naomi Marriott

My guest this week is Naomi Marriott who is the owner and founder of VaHero. Many of us have defining moments which made us step out of what we are doing and make some changes and Naomi certainly had a defining moment 7 years ago.

In Naomi's words she is a Property Pain Manager. Landlord and tenant wrangling a speciality. Working with tenacity and integrity, listening to the client wants, understands the client's outcomes and delivers on that. Knit-a-holic
Aug 05, 202128:46
Pay It Forward with Judith Hamilton

Pay It Forward with Judith Hamilton

My guest this week is Judith Hamilton who is Virtual Finance Director and Business Plan Creator.

Judith helps and support business owners to run successful businesses and reach their goals and aspirations.

It so clear that Judith absolutely loves what she does and is hugely passionate about helping SME's and she delivers that in a number of different ways which we talk about in the podcast.
Jul 22, 202128:14
Pay It Forward with Evelien Van Es

Pay It Forward with Evelien Van Es

My guest this week is Evelien Van Es . Evelien van Es is an International Business & Life Coach, Speaker, Published Author and Founder of Signature 4 Success. During the pandemic in 2021 she published her book Be Relentlessly Yourself in both English as well as Dutch (Wees Onverbiddelijk Jezelf). It’s her passion and mission in life to inspire and set her audience and clients in motion, to transform their life’s and feel their inner power of being and focus on what really matters. Evelien is keen on helping her clients achieve tangible results from the heart, that last a lifetime. She works with both entrepreneurs and senior managers that feel somewhat stuck and are often in search of fulfilment.
Jul 08, 202129:33
Pay It Forward with Janet Cousins

Pay It Forward with Janet Cousins

My guest this week certainly embraces new opportunities and is always ready for the next challenge and idea.

Janet has always had a passion for food and at one point owned a Deli Cafe too.

In Janet's words..

With 25 years' experience in Adult learning and Food Safety, I have now developed a practical Food Safety course for Forest School Leaders. I have also recently developed e-learning food safety courses for Childcarers and Education providers.

Recently I launched my own e-learning platform where you can take my user-friendly and easy-to-follow Level 2 (equivalent) Food Safety course. I am a member and trainer for the CIEH and hold a Certificate in Education.
Jul 01, 202124:47
Pay It Forward with Steven Watson

Pay It Forward with Steven Watson

My Pay It Forward guest this week is Steven Watson.

Steven is a Time Habits coach and author of Time Ltd. He helps business owners and professionals to transform their busyness into a thriving business.

Time is absolutely one of our greatest commodities something we all have the same amount of but don't use it in the same way.

Steven for reasons you will hear in the podcast challenged himself to reduce his hours which he certainly mastered and now he shares with others how to do the same.
Jun 17, 202127:18
Pay It Forward with Haydn Bratt

Pay It Forward with Haydn Bratt

My guest today is Haydn Bratt founder of Mindset Leadership.

I absolutely loved Haydn's response to why he started his business it really was life changing for him.

Haydn also sings the praises of his business partner who really does enjoy doing the stuff he doesn't which really works well for them.

From Haydn..

Inspiring more people to love their work, Haydn Bratt is a coach who develops better leaders and builds better workplaces.
Jun 10, 202124:18
Pay It Forward with Judith Kenyon

Pay It Forward with Judith Kenyon

My amazing guest this is Judith Kenyon - Jude to her friends!

We laughed so much I had to edit some of it out. Jude shares how she ended up in the Events Management arena after running her own business and was asked to help organise a fundraiser and she got the bug.

BIO

Judith Kenyon is Events Director at JayKay Events, creating memorable, bespoke, engaging, professional events for individuals, charities and the professional services sector. Judith is also one half of networking community networx4business.
May 27, 202130:11
Pay It Forward with Frank Rogers

Pay It Forward with Frank Rogers

Frank Rogers who is a Driving Offence Solicitor joins me in this episode. As someone who started their business last year he has taken amazing strides forward and shares some excellent advice. Frank has definitely surrounded himself with a fantastic support network and he thanks them in the podcast for the ongoing support he receives. In Frank's words A solicitor specialising in defending people prosecuted for driving offences anywhere in England & Wales. Expert, straightforward advice, no jargon, goes the extra mile, fights for you.
May 20, 202135:04
Pay It Forward with Ishtar Ali 2021

Pay It Forward with Ishtar Ali 2021

It is a real joy for me to have Ishtar Ali on the show for a second time. I caught up with Ishtar again 9 months on and wow has she been busy.

Ishtar shares the story of how her new business came to be and within a month of launching it is going from strength to strength.

She shares how she pivoted and changed direction a number of times before she got it right.

I'm looking forward to catching up with you again in 9 months time!
May 13, 202129:16
Pay It Forward with Laurent Notin

Pay It Forward with Laurent Notin

In this episode Laurent who is a Coach to Entrepreneurs talks open and honestly about his journey as an entrepreneur and how he now coaches entrepreneurs.

In Laurent's words...

I am an Entrepreneur, Coach for entrepreneurs, and the Host of the podcast Inter:views, Cracking The Entrepreneurship Code.

Today, I use my 20+ years of experience to help entrepreneurs do their job better.
May 07, 202130:27
Pay It Forward with Amanda Daniels Allen

Pay It Forward with Amanda Daniels Allen

Amanda Daniels Allen comes at marketing in a very different away and I totally loved it. She is known as a Marketing Architect and when you listen to the podcast you will understand why.

In Amanda's words...

'I’m Amanda Daniels-Allen, an International, Award Winning Marketing Architect

Forget Marketing, Think Alignment! Ensuring every action you take, makes an impact… Allowing you to be seen as the Expert, whilst your mission ripples across the world'

Amanda pays it forward to Jay Allen and you will hear why in the podcast.
Apr 30, 202127:49
Pay It Forward with Claire Dallas

Pay It Forward with Claire Dallas

My guest this week is Claire Dallas from Dallas Consulting.

In Claire's words...

The value of my innovative and effective consultancy is based on 25 years business expertise providing expert-led commercial, operational and strategic solutions for problems and developments in accelerated growth SMEs, Corporates and Public Sector.

It's plain to see that Claire is very passionate about what she does and the support they provide for SME's.

She didn't plan to join forces and start a business it sort of happened and she certainly has had an interesting route to where she is now.

Claire took the opportunity to Pay It Forward to Felix Clarke find out why in the podcast.
Apr 23, 202135:23
Pay It Forward with Andrea Rainsford

Pay It Forward with Andrea Rainsford

My guest this week is one truly amazing lady who has certainly faced some huge challenges and shares them with me in the podcast.

Andrea Rainsford is the owner of the SEO Angel. Which of course as her company name suggests helps small business owners demystify SEO.

We talk about feeling the fear and doing it anyway and certainly Andrea has done that numerous times in her career.

It was a real joy spending time with Andrea and hearing her truly incredible journey.
Apr 16, 202133:54
Pay It Forward with Aaron Chetwyn

Pay It Forward with Aaron Chetwyn

Aaron changed direction in his career during the last 12 months. He shared a post on LinkedIn that he thought his connections may be interested in and ended up taking it further himself. Aaron talks about the new world he finds himself in now as someone who has been in an employed role in retail for many years he admits he had a lot to learn and has welcomed the amazing support from his Pay It Forward shoutout who is Joanne Summers. Aaron is the CX director of Insight6 Liverpool. In Aaron's words... Customer Experience Director for Insight6 Liverpool. With 15 years background in Retail working for well-known High St brands, in theirs Stores, Contact Centres & Head Offices, now turned my hand to supporting local businesses transform their Customer Experience to grow their business. When I’m not working you’ll find me in the gym (pre-COVID), reading (Business & Personal Development) or sleeping.
Apr 09, 202125:53
Pay It Forward with Jon Covey

Pay It Forward with Jon Covey

My guest this week is Jon Covey who is is a business coach, sales trainer and mentor.

Jon shares some great stories that have shaped his journey and pays tribute to Bob Procter who has been a huge influence.

Jon Covey is the go-to expert for sales, marketing and business strategy, a pro at taking truly ambitious high achievers to the most exceptional levels of success.
Apr 02, 202126:11