The Small Business Podcast - from Breakout

The Small Business Podcast for Small Businesses, brought to you by Breakout. Whether you're launching a new start-up , growing a side hustle , or just beginning to dream big, this podcast is packed with practical advice , real stories , and step-by-step tips to help you build a business that works. From how to get started, to the tools, mindset, and strategy you need, we cover everything you need to know to launch and grow your business with confidence. Real advice. Real experiences. Real talk for small business owners. Subscribe now and join the Breakout community where small businesses are kind of a big deal.

The Small Business Podcast - from Breakout is a business podcast hosted by Farley, with 132 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Farley hosts The Small Business Podcast - from Breakout, a business show with 132 episodes published.

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  Episode #130

  The Secret Holding You Back From Posting: Share Your Unique Expertise

  Aug 13, 202614 min

  The secret to being seen online isn’t being original, it’s being you . Share your experience, Don't focus on reinvent the wheel. Farley’s away this week, so Liam takes the mic to explain why the single biggest barrier to posting online is the belief that your knowledge isn’t worth sharing. Nothing is truly new — most of us are solving the same problems — but your perspective, stories, and experience are unique and exactly what your future clients need to hear. We unpack: Why imposter syndrome shows up and how being British (modest, quiet, reluctant to brag) makes it worse. Why assuming everyone already knows what you know is a myth — your lived examples turn abstract advice into trust. How to turn everyday experience into repeatable content that educates and converts. Practical prompts to start posting today without feeling like you’re copying others. A simple framework to turn one conversation into multiple posts so you can be consistent without overthinking. If you’re a UK coach or small business owner who wants to promote what you do without feeling fake or salesy, this episode gives you the permission and the practical steps to start sharing confidently. Support the show

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  Episode #130

  What it Really Takes to Run a Local Event

  Aug 6, 202650 min

  In this episode Farley sits down with James to lift the curtain on the year‑long process behind the Boxford Rally. They share how the idea became a reality, the planning that started months before anyone arrived on site, the true costs involved, and the countless unseen hours that made the first year such a success. They also talk openly about the lessons learned, what surprised them, and how those insights are already shaping next year’s event. It’s a short, honest look at everything people don’t see when they attend a local show and the passion that keeps it all moving. Find out more details on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/boxfordrally/ Support the show

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  Episode #129

  Post to Be Found How Posting Built Our Bookings at Suffolk Creative Spaces

  Jul 30, 202615 min

  Liam shares a solo, practical episode about the power of posting to grow bookings for workshops, meeting rooms and desk hire at Suffolk Creative Spaces . Gone are the days of “if you build it they will come.” Today you must show up where people are, repeatedly and with purpose. Learn why posting consistently builds awareness, keeps you top of mind, and turns casual viewers into future customers, even when they don’t need you right away. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Why posting beats hoping: one person in town is history; competition is everywhere. Top of mind marketing: how repeated, varied exposure makes you the obvious choice when someone is ready. The marketing mix that works: social media, Google Business Profile, website, and print all play a role. Posting with purpose: content that supports bookings, answers questions, and reduces friction. Real results: the approach we used and how it’s paying off for bookings and enquiries. If you run a space or offer services and want help turning posts into bookings, message us and we’ll share the simple content plan we used to fill our calendar. Support the show

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  Episode #128

  Invest in You: Work On Your Business, Not Just In It

  Jul 13, 202621 min

  Farley and Liam explore why the smartest investment a small business owner can make is time spent on the business — learning, planning, and connecting — not just grinding through day‑to‑day tasks. Farley shares her excitement about being invited to Ideas Fest , a two‑day festival of like‑minded founders and creators, and explains how those concentrated moments of learning, collaboration, and “aha” thinking can transform your strategy and energy. What you’ll get from this episode Why stepping away matters : how focused time for strategy produces better decisions and faster growth. The benefits of events and peer time : networking, fresh ideas, and practical takeaways you can implement immediately. How to make the time count : simple ways to plan, capture insights, and turn inspiration into action. Mindset and momentum : why investing in yourself builds confidence, clarity, and long‑term resilience. Who this episode is for UK small business owners and coaches who want practical ways to improve their business, avoid burnout, and create space for strategic growth. Listen if you want to feel inspired to book that event, protect time for planning, and turn two days of ideas into months of progress. Support the show

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  Episode #127

  Pull, Don’t Push: How to Attract Clients Who Come Ready to Buy

  Jul 3, 202614 min

  Liam ( recording solo this week) shares lessons from his learning & development days on how to create "pull clients" who arrive interested and ready, achevied by repurposing one clear message across multiple formats. Learn why consistent exposure across platforms matters, how to turn your best conversation into repeatable assets (video, audio, written, visual, checksheets), and how the 7‑11‑4 approach helps you build trust before the first meeting. This episode is for coaches and business owners who want fewer cold pitches and more warm, qualified enquiries Support the show

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