Fluid Business Podcast for Business Owners | Business Growth | Business Coaching | Business Advice
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis is the Fluid Business Podcast. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way.Join us as we cover core subject areas in our unique and relaxed way, including; Rapid Growth, Family Business, Team, Efficiency and so much more.We are Gazelles, ActionCoach, Talent Dynamics, DiSC and CPD fully certified, professional, operating business coaches.Get a free 1-Hour taster session today at FluidBusiness.co.uk
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Leadership: How do others view you?
November 09, 2017 10:23 - 11 minutes - 5.46 MBHave you ever met someone that you didn’t connect with, but you’re not sure why? That’s your inbuilt ‘congruency meter’ measuring character and charisma and helping you form an impression of someone. On this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast, Ray and Andy discuss how this impacts leadership and why character and charisma are major influences. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to dev...
Making Business Decisions: Its Your Choice
November 02, 2017 15:04 - 12 minutes - 5.59 MBMaking Business Decisions: It’s your choice On this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast, Andy Sleet and Ray Moore discuss why business owners can struggle to make business decisions. Learn why you always have a choice and by avoiding making a decision is a choice to remain the same. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover ...
Solve Problems, Not Symptoms
October 19, 2017 12:58 - 12 minutes - 5.96 MBWhen an issue arises in business, we’re very quick to look for a solution to the problem. But how often do we take a helicopter view so that we can get to the root cause of the issue? Ray Moore and Andy Sleet are on the Fluid Business Podcast discussing why ‘quick fixes’ won’t help your business in the long term. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the ri...
How your ego could kill your business
October 12, 2017 13:48 - 12 minutes - 5.75 MBCould ego be one of the biggest barriers to business longevity and success? Ray Moore and Andy Sleet discuss why our own egos can become a huge barrier to change and result in stagnant business growth or failure. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in our unique and relaxed way, including: Rapid Growt...
Why The Peter Principle Could Limit Your Business's...
October 05, 2017 13:54 - 12 minutes - 5.92 MBIn this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast, Andy Sleet and Ray Moore discuss The Peter Principle. Originally devised by Laurence J. Peter, the principle explains how employees often rise to their level of ‘incompetence.’ Find out how to can limit business success, and what business owners and leaders can do to overcome it. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your b...
Business & Financial Planning: What IS Your Magic Number
October 03, 2017 09:28 - 10 minutes - 5.07 MBAndy Sleet joins Charlotte from the Marketing team on this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast. They're discussing The Magic Number, following an event that Fluid Business Coaching co-hosted with Sound Financial Planning. Andy explains what it means, how business coaching and financial planning go hand-in-hand and why it is so important for business owners. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business ...
Addressing the elephant in your business
September 21, 2017 12:02 - 9 minutes - 4.55 MBIn businesses, and especially family businesses, there can often be issues or challenges that everyone is aware of, but are left unspoken. On this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast, Ray and Hugo discuss why the elephant in your business needs to be addressed. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in...
Do Past Results Guarantee Future Success?
September 14, 2017 09:09 - 13 minutes - 6.2 MBAs a business owner, you may currently be experiencing success or have enjoyed much success in the past. But what happens when the results start dipping, KPIs aren’t being met and your successful formula no longer seems to be working? Books featured in this episode include: - 'Can You Step Up to the Growth Challenge?' by Ray Moore - 'What Got You Here Won't Get You There' by Marshall Goldsmith - 'Will it Make the Boat Go Faster?' by Harriet Beveridge and Ben Hunt-Davis Our team of profession...
The difference between a leader and a manager
September 07, 2017 14:59 - 14 minutes - 6.49 MBHugo Heij and Andy Sleet are on the Fluid Business Podcast discussing the difference between leadership and management. Hugo explains why he believes that you can manage tasks, but not people, as people need leadership. He goes on to explain the ’16 cylinders’ concept and why employees seem to loose their drive and passion. Recommended reading: Lead without a title, written by Robin Sharma. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single we...
Do you have a BHAG? (Big Hairy Audacious Goal)
August 31, 2017 09:57 - 8 minutes - 3.92 MBAndy Sleet and Ray Moore are on this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast to discuss BHAG – Big Hairy Audacious Goals. Andy and Ray share some real examples of BHAGs and talk about how it can help you to make better business decisions. Will it make the boat go faster? Ben Hunt-Davis Can YOU Step Up To The Growth Challenge? Ray Moore Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow...
This Simple Change Could Massively Improve Your Productivity
August 24, 2017 09:34 - 11 minutes - 5.29 MBHave you ever noticed that you seem to be able to get loads more work done in the week before you go on holiday? With the promise of a distraction-free week on the horizon, tasks on your to-do list just seem to get done! It’s the Holiday Time Warp. But imagine if you could be this productive all year round. Tune in to Andy Sleet and Ray Moore as they discuss how to massively improve your productivity. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every...
Is your business out of balance?
August 17, 2017 10:40 - 15 minutes - 6.98 MBRay Moore and Andy Sleet discuss the common symptoms business owners experience when their business is out of balance. Growth often disrupts the drivers in your business, so how can you achieve balanced growth? Tune in to find out. To get your free business growth book, visit: fluidbusiness.co.uk/books Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Jo...
Why you need to build a saleable business
August 10, 2017 13:29 - 11 minutes - 5.53 MBSelling the business is usually the last thing on the owner’s mind; however, building a saleable business isn’t just about the actual sale. Andy Sleet and Ray Moore explain that readying for sale is about creating a business that could operate without you, creating value and giving you freedom. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as...
Accounts Debunked
August 03, 2017 08:49 - 10 minutes - 4.69 MBBusiness Coaches Ray Moore and Andy Sleet are on this Episode of the Fluid Business Podcast talking on the subject of accounting and finance. Often an overwhelming subject for business owners, Ray and Andy discuss the importance of having a good financial understanding of your business. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cove...
You Ask We Answer: Should You Employ Family and Friends?
July 27, 2017 10:27 - 11 minutes - 5.26 MBHugo Heij and Ray Moore are back on the Fluid Business Podcast answering your family business questions. This week they’re answering this listener’s question: “So many people have warned me against hiring family members and friends, is it really a bad idea and how can I make it work?” Dealing with difficult situations can be hard especially when employing family and friends. Hugo and Ray discuss why establishing fair systems and processes is essential for the business to run smoothly. Got a ...
You Ask We Answer: What makes a business a family business?
July 20, 2017 10:47 - 11 minutes - 5.34 MBWe asked for your family business questions, so this week Hugo Heij and Ray Moore are answering this listener’s question: “I’ve employed my son and daughter in my business and hope that they will take over one day. But other people in the business seem resentful towards them. How can I resolve this?” Hugo and Ray delve into why business owners need to make a conscious and open decision about bringing family members into the business. Our team of professional business coaches share their expe...
Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Family Business And Success
July 13, 2017 13:40 - 13 minutes - 6.33 MBHugo Heij joins Ray Moore on the Fluid Business Podcast. Discussing the common pitfalls in family businesses, Ray and Hugo talk about recruitment, how to establish boundaries and developing a family constitution. We’re answering your questions on the next episode of the Fluid Business Podcast! Send your family business and succession questions to [email protected] or let us know on Twitter @Fluid_Business ! Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and ex...
FBP 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes: Here's your favourite
July 06, 2017 10:02 - 12 minutes - 5.61 MBThis week we’re celebrating a huge milestone on the Fluid Business Podcast! We’ve taken a look back at the past 100 episodes and picked out the most popular according to you, the listeners. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in our unique and relaxed way, including: Rapid Growth, Family Business,...
Why your business needs to become a learning organisation
June 29, 2017 10:31 - 14 minutes - 6.77 MBA learning organisation is a company that has certain characteristics based around a culture of continual learning, sharing a vision and sharing knowledge. This type of organisation uses and harnesses learning to remain competitive in a business environment. Hugo Heij and Andy Sleet discuss the benefits and how your business can become a learning organisation. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business...
Why SMEs Need A Strategic Plan
June 22, 2017 10:23 - 11 minutes - 5.46 MBHugo Heij and Andy Sleet explore the importance of strategic planning and how business owners can plan for new opportunities and unexpected disruptors. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in our unique and relaxed way, including: Rapid Growth, Family Business, Team, Efficiency and so much more.
Is Accountability Key To Achieving Business Results...
June 15, 2017 13:33 - 16 minutes - 7.82 MBIn life there’s usually someone there to hold us accountable, but who holds business owners accountable? On this week’s podcast, Ray Moore and Andy Sleet are discussing why small to medium-sized businesses need accountability to achieve results and how you can spot if someone is avoiding it. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we...
Make business a success without sacrificing family life
June 08, 2017 08:47 - 9 minutes - 4.58 MBRunning a small business takes a lot of hard work. Whether it’s a start up or a third-generation family business, it’s likely you’ve done more than your fair share of 12-hour days and weekends. On this week’s podcast Ray Moore and Hugo Heij are talking about why you should focus on achieving a healthy work:life balance. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business...
Continuous Learning: Work Smarter Not Harder
June 01, 2017 12:29 - 13 minutes - 6.22 MBGazelles Certified Business Coach, Andy Sleet, has just returned from the Gazelles' annual summit in San Antonio, Texas. Hugo Heij joins him in the Podcasting studio to find out what he learnt and why continuous learning and development is essential to remain relevant in an ever-changing business environment. Andy discusses some of the highlights from the speakers, including the following books: Robert Cialdini – Pre-Suasion Michael Bungay Stanier - Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Le...
How to stop making bad business decisions
May 25, 2017 13:15 - 13 minutes - 6.04 MBAre decisions in your business based on facts or opinions? Ray Moore and Andy Sleet discuss why facts should support all business decisions. Ray shares some examples of how opinion-based decisions and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can drive undesirable behaviour in your business and stop you from achieving your goals. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your busine...
How effective is your appraisal system?
May 18, 2017 13:20 - 9 minutes - 4.27 MBRay Moore and Andy Sleet discuss the real purpose of an appraisal system and why it should benefit both employer and employee. Following the NHS system hack, Ray takes a different stance on his blog, highlighting why businesses should also regularly review computer systems to get the maximum benefit from their resources. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your busines...
Learnings From Necker Island
May 11, 2017 16:17 - 7 minutes - 3.71 MBThis week on the Fluid Business Podcast Hugo Heij and Peter Boolkah sit down to discuss Peter's recent trip to Necker Island with Sir Richard Branson. What were his key learnings? Listen to find out. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in our unique and relaxed way, including: Rapid Growth, Family Bus...
Scale your business with Andy Sleet - Certified Gazelles Coach
May 04, 2017 12:54 - 11 minutes - 5.29 MBHaving recently achieved the Gazelles Coaching Certification, Andy Sleet talks through the framework including the Four Decisions – People, Strategy, Execution and Cash. These components are the recipe for scaling up high-growth businesses and achieving balanced business growth. Andy is now certified alongside Peter Boolkah, making Fluid Business Coaching the only Gazelles Certified Business Coaching Practice in the UK. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge a...
Your business has two options: Adapt or die
April 27, 2017 09:15 - 11 minutes - 5.54 MBRay Moore and Andy Sleet discuss the pace of change and why businesses should be aware of industry trends. Business owners have two options: to proactively adapt and change with market and environmental changes, or to resist change and fall behind the curve. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in our ...
The best approach to stress management for business...
April 20, 2017 12:34 - 8 minutes - 4.17 MBIn this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast, Hugo Heij and Ray Moore are discussing an unusual question: How heavy is a glass of water? Using this analogy Ray shares the best approach to stress management. This actionable advice will help you to overcome business stress. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subject...
Is your business ready for sale?
April 13, 2017 09:12 - 10 minutes - 4.95 MBJoin Andy Sleet, expert in readying businesses for sale, as he talks through the process of selling a business to help you understand and overcome the challenges that business owners often encounter. Is your business ready for sale and will it survive without you? Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas ...
The Secret to Boosting Business Success
April 06, 2017 13:56 - 9 minutes - 4.6 MBIt can be hard to constantly generate new business. But what if there was a way to open up more opportunities with your existing customers. On this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast, Andy Sleet and Hugo Heij share the secrets of how building your own economy can really boost business. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we co...
Do you really know what your business does?
March 30, 2017 10:58 - 11 minutes - 5.36 MBAs business owners we often look at our business from the inside out; seeing only the basic product or service as what we do, rather than what value we provide our clients. In this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast, Andy Sleet and Ray Moore ask business owners the ultimate question: What would the market miss if you weren't there? Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and gro...
Why Should We Keep Learning?
March 23, 2017 14:39 - 10 minutes - 4.8 MBIf you believe you know everything there is to know about running a business, you could be shutting out new opportunities and ways of thinking. In this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast, Hugo Heij and Andy Sleet discuss why we should never stop learning and how to fit it into a busy schedule. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us ...
Set and achieve your business goals
March 16, 2017 12:16 - 9 minutes - 4.44 MBSetting goals in your business is a great contributor to success. Goals provide direction and will help to align the business owner with the team. This week on the Fluid Business Podcast, Andy Sleet and Hugo Heij explain how to achieve your ideal life by setting and achieving business goals. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we...
Developing the next generation of leaders
March 09, 2017 15:14 - 13 minutes - 6.33 MBFuture leaders should be identified and given the opportunity to grow and reach their potential. On this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast, Andy Sleet and Ray Moore discuss how to develop the next generation of leaders. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in our unique and relaxed way, including: ...
Has Your Extraordinary Become Ordinary?
March 02, 2017 09:19 - 12 minutes - 5.64 MBWhen was the last time you celebrated business success? Recognising success is good for business; it gives your team a boost and demonstrates your business leadership skills. On this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast Ray Moore and Hugo Heij discuss the importance of acknowledging success. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as w...
Banish Negativity In Three Simple Steps
February 16, 2017 14:10 - 12 minutes - 5.89 MBIn life we often meet negative people. But negativity amongst employees in the workplace can spread and often leads to a demotivated team. On this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast, Ray Moore and Hugo Heij discuss the three steps to banishing negativity from the workplace. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core sub...
How to become a great business leader
February 09, 2017 13:07 - 15 minutes - 7.25 MBWhat makes a great leader? Are they natural born leaders, or do great leaders have something that can be learnt? Hugo Heij, expert in leading and developing teams, and Ray Moore, who has an extensive understanding of business owners, discuss what makes a business owner become a great leader. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we...
Stop talking and start selling
February 02, 2017 13:58 - 15 minutes - 7.09 MBWe’ve all encountered salespeople. Sometimes it's a good experience, and other times it’s not. But what makes a good salesperson? This week on the Fluid Business Podcast Andy and Ray discuss the number one skill that salespeople need. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in our unique and relaxed way, ...
Are Your Systems Holding You Back?
January 26, 2017 10:59 - 13 minutes - 6.27 MBIn this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast Andy Sleet and Ray Moore discuss the internal and external influences on your business’s systems. The emergence of new technology accelerates the pace of change. But, have you considered how internal systems could be holding your business back? Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we c...
What Legacy Are You Leaving To The Next Generation?
January 19, 2017 13:44 - 13 minutes - 6.46 MBHave you thought about the legacy you’ll leave to the next generation? Andy Sleet and Ray Moore highlight the importance of passing on a ‘complete’ business, opposed to a poison chalice. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in our unique and relaxed way, including: Rapid Growth, Family Business, Team, ...
Do what you say you're going to do
January 12, 2017 15:48 - 15 minutes - 7.08 MBIn this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast Andy Sleet & Ray Moore discuss the importance of trust within teams and doing what you say you're going to do. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in our unique and relaxed way, including: Rapid Growth, Family Business, Team, Efficiency and so much more.
How To Get The Most Out Of 2017
January 05, 2017 13:03 - 14 minutes - 6.56 MBIn this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast Andy Sleet and Ray Moore discuss how to get the most value from your business this year. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in our unique and relaxed way, including: Rapid Growth, Family Business, Team, Efficiency and so much more.
Why Do You Go to Work with Andy Sleet and Ray Moore
December 21, 2016 11:37 - 15 minutes - 7.3 MBWhy do you go to work? In this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast Andy Sleet and Ray Moore explore the motives of why we go to work. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in our unique and relaxed way, including: Rapid Growth, Family Business, Team, Efficiency and so much more.
Where's the Captain with Ray Moore and Andy Sleet
December 20, 2016 14:56 - 13 minutes - 6.38 MBIn this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast Ray and Andy discuss where you should be standing as the business owner using a boat analogy. Should the Captain be up on the bridge, or down in the engine room? Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in our unique and relaxed way, including: Rapid Growth, Fa...
How To Get The Right People On Your Team
December 15, 2016 12:08 - 18 minutes - 8.45 MBIn this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast Hugo Heij examines how to get the right people on your team with Andy Sleet. To read Hugo's original blog head over to fluidbusiness.co.uk. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in our unique and relaxed way, including: Rapid Growth, Family Business, Team, E...
How Uncomfortable Is Your Comfort Zone with Ray Moore and Andy Sleet
December 09, 2016 14:37 - 14 minutes - 6.49 MBAndy Sleet and Ray Moore discuss comfort zones and how sometimes they are not all that comfortable! Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in our unique and relaxed way, including: Rapid Growth, Family Business, Team, Efficiency and so much more.
How To Get Massive Improvements In Your Business with Ray Moore and Andy Sleet
December 01, 2016 14:41 - 11 minutes - 5.2 MBRay Moore and Andy Sleet discuss how to get major improvements within your business. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in our unique and relaxed way, including: Rapid Growth, Family Business, Team, Efficiency and so much more.
Don't Underestimate The Power Of Generalisations
November 24, 2016 17:08 - 10 minutes - 4.73 MBRay Moore and Andy Sleet discuss the power of generalisations and sweeping statements in business. Watch out for the generalisations and beliefs which are not based on any facts but which will quickly undermine a team’s morale and stall change. Fluid’s team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subject areas in our unique and ...
How To Fall Back in Love with Your Business
November 17, 2016 13:10 - 13 minutes - 6.03 MBIn this episode of the Fluid Business Podcast Ray and Andy discuss falling out of love with your business, and what you need to do if this happens to you. Our team of professional business coaches share their expert knowledge and experience every single week, empowering you, the business owner, to develop and grow your business the right way. Join us as we cover core subjects areas in our unique and relaxed way, including: Rapid Growth, Family Business, Team, Efficiency and so much more.