Focus on the Fun Stuff

Welcome to "Focus on the Fun Stuff" the podcast where we dive into what it takes to focus on the things you love in your business and enjoy the journey. We'll explore how to get more of those days where you're in the flow, loving what you're doing and using your unique abilities and passions. Many business owners find themselves down in the weeds, overwhelmed, stuck at a certain revenue level, limited by team size, or constantly time-poor. Often, it's a combination of all these challenges. If you’ve ever looked at another successful, ambitious happy business owner and wondered ‘How did they do that?’ I’ve totally done the same thing. And Focus on the fun Stuff explores how they did it.

Focus on the Fun Stuff is a business podcast hosted by Emma Mills, with 85 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Emma Mills hosts Focus on the Fun Stuff, a business show with 85 episodes published.

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  Episode #85

  £18 to a 22-Person Agency: Morgan Ratcliffe on Content, Leads & Doing Hard Things

  Sep 25, 202659 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Morgan Ratcliffe and his brother Niall started their B2B marketing agency, Noticed, with £18. In their first month, they signed £10,000 of work. Four years later, they have a 22-person team in Manchester and still post on LinkedIn every day. In this episode, Morgan shares how they did it without a big marketing budget. He covers telling the story rather than selling, giving away useful free resources, and testing everything without getting emotionally attached. We also get into Ironmans, a 24-hour backyard ultra, and why doing hard things on purpose makes business stress feel a lot smaller. In this episode: Starting a business with just £18 How LinkedIn launched Noticed, and £10K in the first month Creating content without a big audience Using free resources and scorecards to get leads Why you should sell the outcome, not the service Testing and improving your marketing without the emotion Why "I don't have time" is usually a choice Building a personal brand beyond LinkedIn Using intent signals to find people ready to buy Morgan's approach to business, fitness and personal growth Find Morgan and Niall at Noticed: https://www.noticed.co/ Get the Win the Week newsletter: https://www.emmamills.co.uk/wintheweek Support the show Support The Show -- Ready to reclaim your time? Grab our free guide and start delegating all of the things a business owner shouldn't be doing: The 106 Tasks You Must Delegate -- Connect with Emma! Get my personal weekly newsletter here - if you want to Win the Week, every week. World Class Virtual PA support here: Mi-PA.co.uk Follow Emma on Instagram Connect with Emma on Linkedin Watch the Episodes on Youtube EmmaMills.co.uk Reviews and Feedback: Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us! Thanks so much for listening to Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together!

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  Episode #83

  He Built a £35M Business by Getting Out of the Way

  Sep 11, 20261 hourS1

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when you stop working in your business and start working on it? In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, Emma Mills sits down with Julian Stafford , entrepreneur, sales expert and former owner of Midshire Business Systems, an SME he grew to £35 million in turnover before exiting after 21 years. Julian shares how he built a business that felt like a hobby to him, why stepping away from the day-to-day sales became a turning point in its growth, and how surrounding himself with people who were better than him helped take the business to the next level. They talk about sales training, marketing, leadership, decision-making, building a sales team, owner dependency and what actually makes a business attractive to a buyer when it comes to a business exit strategy. Julian also shares the story of his eventual exit, including the moment he walked out of a negotiation at the Belfry when the buyer's figure wasn't quite what he expected, and how he now works as a business exit coach helping other owners get ready to sell a business of their own. Hit play to hear how to build a business that can grow without you , make better decisions faster , and become genuinely ready for an exit. What you'll take away: Why stepping out of sales helped Midshire's growth accelerate How to stop being the bottleneck in your business Why you need people around you who are better than you Julian's approach to making decisions quickly How to market a "boring" product by selling the outcome Why testimonials became the backbone of Midshire's marketing How to build and manage a sales team from scratch What makes a business genuinely attractive to buyers How Julian approached the three-year exit negotiation process Why you should build a business you actually enjoy running Support the show Support The Show -- Ready to reclaim your time? Grab our free guide and start delegating all of the things a business owner shouldn't be doing: The 106 Tasks You Must Delegate -- Connect with Emma! Get my personal weekly newsletter here - if you want to Win the Week, every week. World Class Virtual PA support here: Mi-PA.co.uk Follow Emma on Instagram Connect with Emma on Linkedin Watch the Episodes on Youtube EmmaMills.co.uk Reviews and Feedback: Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us! Thanks so much for listening to Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together!

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  Episode #82

  Being Busy Is Keeping You Broke

  Sep 4, 202615 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail What if being busy is actually keeping your business stuck? In this solo episode, Emma Mills tackles one of the biggest traps business owners fall into: confusing being busy with being productive. Emma explains why constantly sitting in your inbox, chasing invoices, scheduling posts and dealing with admin can feel productive, but can actually stop you from focusing on the things that generate revenue, create opportunities and move your business forwards. She shares how she structures her own week to protect three full days for the work that only she can do and why creating space in your calendar is one of the most important things you can do as a business owner. Hit play to hear why being busy could be costing you growth , how to get out of the weeds, and how to start protecting your time for the work that really matters. What you'll take away: • Why being busy and being productive aren't the same thing • How busywork can quietly limit your business growth • How to identify the things only you should be doing • Why successful business owners protect their time • How Emma structures her week around high-value work • How to create more time for revenue, opportunities and growth • Why every hour you spend has a consequence Support the show Support The Show -- Ready to reclaim your time? Grab our free guide and start delegating all of the things a business owner shouldn't be doing: The 106 Tasks You Must Delegate -- Connect with Emma! Get my personal weekly newsletter here - if you want to Win the Week, every week. World Class Virtual PA support here: Mi-PA.co.uk Follow Emma on Instagram Connect with Emma on Linkedin Watch the Episodes on Youtube EmmaMills.co.uk Reviews and Feedback: Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us! Thanks so much for listening to Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together!

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  Episode #81

  He Took Daniel Priestley From 5000 Views to 5 Million views | Here's How - The Content Strategy that works with Martin Huntbach

  Aug 28, 20261 hourS1

  Send us Fan Mail What if your content could generate leads and sales instead of just likes and views? In this episode, Emma Mills sits down with Martin Huntbach , co founder of Jammy Digital and Vidonary , to unpack the content strategy behind taking Daniel Priestley’s content from hundreds of views to millions. Martin shares how they built a predictable content system using the 3 Rs: reps, rhythm and repetition, why views aren't the most important metric, and how business owners can create content that actually drives leads and sales. They also talk about the expert trap, repurposing content, long form video, and the story behind Vidonary. Hit play to hear how to create content that builds trust , generates leads and grows your business without overcomplicating your content strategy . What you'll take away: • Why consistency beats perfection • The 3 Rs behind predictable content growth • How to turn content into leads and sales • Why long form content builds trust • How to escape the expert trap • The story behind Vidonary and its 4,500 person waitlist You can connect with Martin here: Connect with Martin Huntbach: Website: https://get.vidonary.com/u93g6s297jg6 LinkedIn: Martin Huntbach Support the show Support The Show -- Ready to reclaim your time? Grab our free guide and start delegating all of the things a business owner shouldn't be doing: The 106 Tasks You Must Delegate -- Connect with Emma! Get my personal weekly newsletter here - if you want to Win the Week, every week. World Class Virtual PA support here: Mi-PA.co.uk Follow Emma on Instagram Connect with Emma on Linkedin Watch the Episodes on Youtube EmmaMills.co.uk Reviews and Feedback: Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us! Thanks so much for listening to Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together!

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  Episode #80

  You're Hiring in the Wrong Order (Here's Who to Hire First)

  Aug 21, 202615 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Most business owners hire in the wrong order. The instinct is to hire more people to sell, market, or deliver your service. But what if that's actually slowing your business down? In this solo episode, Emma explains why the smartest first hire isn't someone who generates revenue directly, it's the person who removes you as the bottleneck. She shares the three questions every business owner should ask before making their next hire , how to calculate the true value of your time , and why buying back your time creates more growth than simply adding more people. If you're feeling busy but your business still relies on you for everything, this episode will help you rethink your next hire and start building a business that can truly scale. Get the Free Productivity Planner: https://mi-pa.co.uk/planner/ Topics covered: Why most business owners hire in the wrong order How to calculate your true hourly value The hidden cost of doing your own admin Why you're losing opportunities without realising it The three-step framework for deciding who to hire first How to stop being the bottleneck in your business Hit play to discover why your next hire shouldn't just grow your team, it should buy back your time , remove you as the bottleneck , and give you the freedom to focus on the work that actually grows your business. Support the show Support The Show -- Ready to reclaim your time? Grab our free guide and start delegating all of the things a business owner shouldn't be doing: The 106 Tasks You Must Delegate -- Connect with Emma! Get my personal weekly newsletter here - if you want to Win the Week, every week. World Class Virtual PA support here: Mi-PA.co.uk Follow Emma on Instagram Connect with Emma on Linkedin Watch the Episodes on Youtube EmmaMills.co.uk Reviews and Feedback: Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us! Thanks so much for listening to Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together!

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