A new podcast looking at the reality, the highs and the lows, of running a small business.
Do you run a small business? Where do you go to find advice, or just somewhere you can hear others relate to the rewarding yet often overwhelming journey that is owning and running a small business?
We’re Ben, Ben and Laura and we’re all small business owners at different stages in our own small business journey. Since we started hanging out we discovered that we’ve got so much in common when it comes to running our businesses, and yet we’re having conversations together that we weren’t hearing anywhere else.
So we thought, why not have those conversations ourselves and share them?
We want to talk frankly and openly about our experiences of running a small business: the good, the bad, the strange, the stuff no one tells you when you’re starting out and the things we all go through and want to talk about more.
It’s not all ‘hustle’ and hanging out with the entrepreneur crowd, it’s often working out how to get business through the door and make sure you’re not alienating your entire family in the process!
So if you’re running a small business then join us. Listen and let us know what you think!
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A new podcast looking at the reality, the highs and the lows, of running a small business.
Do you run a small business? Where do you go to find advice, or just somewhere you can hear others relate to the rewarding yet often overwhelming journey that is owning and running a small business?
We’re Ben, Ben and Laura and we’re all small business owners at different stages in our own small business journey. Since we started hanging out we discovered that we’ve got so much in common when it comes to running our businesses, and yet we’re having conversations together that we weren’t hearing anywhere else.
So we thought, why not have those conversations ourselves and share them?
We want to talk frankly and openly about our experiences of running a small business: the good, the bad, the strange, the stuff no one tells you when you’re starting out and the things we all go through and want to talk about more.
It’s not all ‘hustle’ and hanging out with the entrepreneur crowd, it’s often working out how to get business through the door and make sure you’re not alienating your entire family in the process!
So if you’re running a small business then join us. Listen and let us know what you think!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Living the Small Business Life, the host welcomes Wes Venn, a multi-business entrepreneur and the show's cameraman! Wes shares his journey from being a radio presenter to starting a greetings card company, Buddy Fernandez, known for its 'naughty' cards.
He discusses how COVID-19 led him to focus full-time on his ventures, including founding Red Rascal Creative, a company providing video ads and promotional content. Wes touches on the challenges and funny moments of running multiple businesses, his unique marketing strategies, and the value of saying 'yes' to opportunities. We also chatted about work-life balance, financial planning, and the importance of being adaptable in the small business world.
00:00 Introduction to the Episode
00:18 Meet Wes Venn: The Media Mutt
00:41 Wes's Small Business Ventures
01:37 The Impact of COVID-19
02:01 Red Rascal Creative: A New Beginning
02:23 Voiceover Work and Calgon Adverts
02:57 Adapting to New Media Platforms
03:50 The Art of Juggling Multiple Roles
06:35 Challenges of Running Small Businesses
08:35 The Tesco Experience
14:00 Defining Success in Small Business
15:10 Struggling with Work-Life Balance
17:02 Weekend Work and Holiday Plans
17:12 Chillfest and Celebrity Encounters
17:52 Balancing Work and Personal Life
18:46 Financial Planning for Freelancers
19:44 Adapting to Change and Taking on Odd Jobs
20:53 Marketing Strategies and the Buddy Fernandez Tour
23:55 Unique Marketing and Event Filming
27:42 Funny Trade Show Stories
29:53 Business Mentors and Personal Philosophy
31:54 Quirky Customer Requests and Theme Songs
34:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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