• Why Trading Time for Money Is Breaking Founders
    Feb 20 2026

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    What happens when one client call makes you question your entire business?

    In this episode, Emma sits down with Mike Morrison, founder of Membership Geeks, to unpack the reality of trading time for money and why it so often leads to burnout and resentment.

    From a nightmare client experience to building a membership business with recurring revenue, Mike shares how boundaries, clarity, and self respect completely changed the way he works and who he works with.

    A must listen for freelancers, consultants, and service based business owners who want to focus on the fun stuff again.

    🎧 Hit play and discover how simple shifts can create smarter systems, steadier income, and way more freedom.

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    57 Min.
  • Why Founders Don’t Need More Staff: They Need a Second Brain to Leverage Their Business
    Feb 13 2026

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    Most founders think they need more staff.
    More hands. More capacity. More output.

    But what if the real problem isn’t workload at all?

    In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, Emma breaks down the hiring mistake that keeps founders busy, overwhelmed, and stuck in the day to day. And why adding more doers often creates more noise instead of real progress.

    This episode explores the idea of the “second brain”. The kind of support that brings clarity, momentum, and better decision making, especially in a world where AI and leverage are reshaping how businesses scale.

    🎯 If you feel busy but not effective, this conversation will change how you think about hiring and growth.

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    12 Min.
  • The Guide Every Business Owner Needs Before Selling Their Company with Dominic Baldwin
    Jan 30 2026

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    What if financial planning wasn’t about chasing more money - but about creating confidence, clarity, and a life that actually feels good?

    In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, Emma sits down with Dominic Baldwin, founder of Xentum, for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had about money, wellbeing, and decision-making as a business owner.

    Dominic shares his deeply personal journey into financial services, including how his father’s experience with poor financial guidance shaped a radically different, values-led approach to wealth.

    One that puts financial wellness, peace of mind, and life design ahead of products, percentages, and performance alone.

    Together, we explore:
    * What financial wellness really means (and why wealth = wellbeing)
    * How business owners can make better decisions by aligning money with values
    * Why selling a business or retiring can feel harder than expected
    * The role of a financial advisor as a guide, not a salesperson
    * How clarity, not hustle, often unlocks the next chapter
    * Why more money doesn’t automatically bring more happiness
    * How to plan for life after exit - before it’s too late

    This episode is essential listening for:
    ✔️ Business owners
    ✔️ Entrepreneurs approaching exit or scale
    ✔️ Founders feeling successful on paper but overwhelmed in reality
    ✔️ Anyone who wants a healthier relationship with money

    If you’ve ever felt anxious about financial decisions, stuck in reactive mode, or unsure what you’re actually building all this success for - this conversation will give you space to breathe, reflect, and reset.

    🎧 Listen now and discover how to use money as a tool to truly focus on the fun stuff.

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    1 Std. und 17 Min.
  • From Living in a Garage to a Multi-Million Pound Exit: Neil Sweeney on Mindset, EOS & Scaling Without Burnout
    Dec 5 2025

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    In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, I sit down with Neil Sweeney - entrepreneur, investor, EOS implementer and founder who went from living in a garage with his young family… to scaling two businesses and exited for multi-million pound sums.

    Neil shares the unfiltered story of building his first company, Securo, from scratch with nothing but a credit card, pure grit and why he stripped his family life back to zero to make it happen.

    We talk about:

    • How Neil went from commercial property apprentice to multimillion-pound founder
    • Why he moved his family into a garage for years to reduce overheads and take risks
    • The exact moment he realised his business model could scale
    • How he built Securo to acquisition, and what made his business buy-ready
    • What really happens during due diligence
    • Why the moment he sold he felt… nothing
    • Life after exit, identity loss and the “now what?” moment every founder hits
    • Why EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) is the most powerful framework for scaling a business
    • How to run truly great meetings, create aligned leadership teams and stop chaos
    • His next chapter: buying and scaling a 500-school photography business


    This episode is raw, inspiring and painfully relatable for any founder who’s growing, scaling or dreaming about an exit.


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    LinkedIn: (18) Neil Sweeney | LinkedIn

    Want to connect or request a free EOS book? Email Neil via LinkedIn DM - he’s happy to help.

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  • From 9–5 Survival to to Financial Freedom: Aaron Knightley on Mindset, Money & Breaking Free
    Nov 28 2025

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    In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, I sit down with Aaron Knightley - entrepreneur, investor, educator and one of the fastest-growing voices on TikTok, YouTube, and financial freedom content in the UK.

    Aaron went from a vulnerable, underpaid logistics job to building multiple income streams, raising investment, creating online programs, and becoming financially independent in his early 30s.

    We get into:

    • How Aaron escaped the 9–5 rat race with no qualifications
    • The mindset shift that changed his entire life at age 20
    • The habits, discipline and daily systems that allowed him to build wealth
    • How he turned TikTok into a multiple six-figure revenue channel
    • Why most people stay stuck… and the harsh truths they avoid
    • How to start building a business or side-hustle with zero budget
    • Why “give value first” is the key to monetising content
    • The importance of money management, compounding and living humbly
    • How to build an authentic personal brand people trust
    • Why you’re not too old or too late for TikTok
    • And the timeframe Aaron believes anyone can follow to gain financial independence


    Aaron is unapologetically direct, funny, and brutally honest.

    Trigger warning on brutal honestly in this episode

    If you want real talk about money, mindset, social media, and building a life by design… this episode is a must-listen.

    Where to find Aaron:

    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@aaron_knightley
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aaronknightleyofficial/
    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AaronKnightley
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronknightley-peakperformanceevents-knightleyinvestments-knightleyventures/

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    1 Std. und 9 Min.
  • From Rock Bottom to £2 Million a Month: Roger Line on Focus, Delegation & Building a Business That’s Actually Fun
    Nov 25 2025

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    In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, I’m joined by Roger Line, founder of Structural Repairs - a UK-based engineering business now generating over £2 million a month.

    Roger’s journey is anything but typical: he lost everything after a serious illness, rebuilt from scratch, and turned his company into one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the UK.

    We talk about:

    • How Roger went from £500K turnover to £2M/month in three years
    • The power of delegation and why most founders struggle to let go
    • His anti-distraction mindset and morning ritual for focus
    • The story behind his model railway marketing strategy (yes, really!)
    • How he built a business around fun, curiosity, and creativity
    • His journey with a business coach and what truly changed his results

    Roger also shares the personal story behind losing his family through religion, rebuilding his life, and finding success - both in business and happiness.

    If you’ve ever wondered how to grow fast without burning out, this conversation will change how you think about success, delegation, and how to Focus on the Fun Stuff!

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    56 Min.
  • He Built the UK’s Largest Visiting GP Service: Ben Paglia of Akea Life on Healthcare, Investment, Burnout & Real Growth
    Oct 31 2025

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    What happens when your idea seems too complex, too ambitious - or too early?

    In this episode, Emma sits down with Ben Paglia, founder of Akea Life, the UK’s largest on-call private GP service, and co-founder of Alphagenix, a hormone therapy business transforming men’s health.

    Ben shares how he turned his personal frustration with the healthcare system into a pioneering business - one that’s redefining private GP access across the UK.

    From raising investment and managing regulatory challenges, to surviving a pandemic that changed everything, Ben’s story is a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and focus.


    You’ll learn:

    💡 How to turn a personal problem into a powerful business idea

    💬 Why slow growth often builds the strongest foundations

    🧠 The mindset shift from “doing everything” to leading with clarity

    ⚙️ How to delegate better and build a sustainable business model

    💭 Why doing less can actually move you further, faster


    This conversation is packed with real lessons about entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it takes to keep going when the odds are against you.


    Website: www.akealife.co.uk

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-paglia-91410598/

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    44 Min.
  • From Boxing Rings to Boardrooms: Ric Moylan on High Performance, Discipline & the Power of Standards
    Oct 24 2025

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    Ric Moylan has coached some of the world’s best athletes - from Team Hatton, Tony Bellew, and Scott Quigg to professional tennis players like Liam Broady - and now brings his high-performance frameworks to CEOs, founders, and business leaders.

    In this episode, Ric and I dive into the mindset, discipline, and daily habits that separate the good from the great.

    We unpack his MAPPS Framework - Mindset, Action, Physicality, Performance, and Standards - and explore how lessons from the boxing ring translate directly into the boardroom.

    Ric shares:

    • Why discipline beats motivation every single time
    • The truth about sleep, self-care, and performance
    • How the stories we tell ourselves quietly shape our results
    • Why “the lonely walk” is part of every leader’s journey
    • How he turned personal tragedy into purpose through Charity Boxing Nights, raising over £700k for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital


    If you’re a business owner, athlete, or anyone chasing high performance without burning out - this episode will hit home.

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    58 Min.