Financial and Lifestyle Freedom for UK Business Owners

Finding Out What Your Money Archetypes Are with Isabelle Izard

February 14, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

We all look at money in different ways and this becomes our default whenever we make decisions about money in relation to our personal lives, career, and business. It is really important to know what our ruling money archetypes are so that if it does not serve as well, we can bring forward some other archetypes that will be helpful in our situation. A very interesting conversation here of Annette with Isabelle Izard, an expert business money coach who helps highly intuitive, conscious, he...

How to Go Beyond the Invisible Glass Ceiling and Not Slide Back with Swanette Kuntze

February 11, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

In today’s live episode, you will gain clarity on why certain patterns of failure keep on happening repeatedly in our lives. I think most of us have felt some kind of frustration, even anger when we are almost there on the ladder of success, yet we slide down and back to square one. Swanette Kuntze, an Intuitive Consultant, Holistic Coach, Energy Healer, and International Speaker, speaks with Annette Ferguson on the underlying root cause of the ‘Upper Limit Problem’ and what strategies to t...

Overcoming Traumas That Manifest as Business Flaws with Tatiana Vilarea

February 07, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

We would generally think trauma is a result of a traumatic experience, e.g. being abused, or witnessing a fatal car accident. But trauma, according to Tatiana Vilarea, a hypnotherapy specialist, is an experience in the body and what is happening in our neurological pathways. Annette spoke with Tatiana Vilarea, who provided interesting insight into her own inner conflicts and mental blocks from the genetic imprint of trauma in her life. She was literally her own first client. We all have ...

The Gender Pay Gap and What Women Can Do About It with Emma Clayton

February 04, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

There is still a big percentage of women trapped in the patriarchal system and money blocks. So they tend to put in more work and more hours than men have to for the same results. They play themselves small and fearful of what others may say. In this conversation of Annette with Emma Clayton, they talked about the entrepreneurial gender pay gap and the narratives that women tell themselves. Emma is a business strategist and she helps self-employed women create their own wildly successful b...

Leading your Business with Personal Branding with Louise Booth

January 31, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MB

If you look at the personal branding of Gary Vaynerchuk and the corporate branding of VaynerMedia, you will see that the personal branding is leading the business rather than the corporate. We see that coming of age and personal branding is gaining momentum because it’s all about reputation. Reaching out, building trust and establishing connections is equal to business growth. Louise Booth, a leading personal brand expert expounds on the importance of personal branding for business in her...

How to Incorporate Fitness in Your Busy Schedule with Alix Hubble

January 28, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MB

More often than not, when we are faced with so many good things that you think you’ve got to do, you end up not doing it all. This attitude encapsulates what most of us feel when thinking about fitness and nutrition, especially when we are busy in business and our family life. In this episode, you will learn how to embark on a fitness and good one step at a time that can bring you amazing results. Hear it straight from Fitness Coach Alix Hubble, the Holistic Core Restore® Coach of the ye...

Setting up Boundaries & Giving Time for Yourself with Abigail Langridge

January 24, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

When we are doubling up as business owners and as family person, we sometimes forget to think about our own well-being. It takes a toll on our mental and physical health and instead of being productive, we tend to create an imbalance in our professional and personal lives. What if we can outsource and get the support from a PA to do some personal stuff for us, such as organizing events, planning birthdays and anniversaries to sourcing out gifts? That would be really nice, isn’t it? In this ...

Get Organized in Just 2 Steps with Abigail Langridge

January 24, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

When we are doubling up as business owners and as family person, we sometimes forget to think about our own well-being. It takes a toll on our mental and physical health and instead of being productive, we tend to create an imbalance in our professional and personal lives. What if we can outsource and get the support from a PA to do some personal stuff for us, such as organizing events, planning birthdays and anniversaries to sourcing out gifts? That would be really nice, isn’t it? In thi...

Situational Leadership and Becoming Adaptable with Evan Tzivanakis

January 21, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

Leadership styles have changed dramatically from the beginning of the pandemic through the present because of the need to adapt. The challenges that were brought about by the pandemic have brought business and leaders proved to be overwhelming and bring a lot of stress. These and so much more will be the topic of the conversation between Annette and her guest, Evan Tzivanakis. Evan is called Asia's Premier Executive Coach and he helps build strong and cohesive leadership even with employe...

How to Price Your Services as a Small Business

January 20, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MB

What do you think your customers or clients should be happy to pay for your services? Of course, it must be at a price level that will provide them utmost value. Pricing your services is sometimes a scary proposition because you need to know the different factors that are available to be able to price your services. You also need to consider your profitability in order to continue providing the services to your clients. Pricing and profitability goes hand in hand. Here are a few insight...

Human Survival - Do we Fight, Flight or Freeze with Paul Wilson

January 14, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MB

No matter if you listen to this episode live or on a replay, you'll find a lot of value in listening to this. In this episode, Annette had a wonderful conversation with Paul Wilson, a Mindset Coach who calls himself the Baggage Handler. Sometimes all those inner voices that are nagging us, is the way that our brain is trying to protect us from things that had happened in the past. It is a misplaced help and all we have to do is think of the outcome when we do FIGHT, FLIGHT or FREEZE. As y...

Accessing the Energy Needed to Create a Vision of Life in Business with Michala Leyland

January 13, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

What a wonderful way to start the year with this Facebook Live episode for the Lifestyle and Financial Freedom podcast and to have the lovely Performance and Mindset coach, Michala Leyland with us. Michala specializes in energy management, performance coaching and training to ensure productivity, profitability and the avoidance of burnout, especially for purpose-driven women. Whether you listened to this live or on a replay, you will be gathering precious nuggets of insights on how to crea...

Creating a Vision of Life in Business with Michala Leyland

January 13, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

What a wonderful way to start the year and to have the lovely Performance and Mindset coach, Michala Leyland with us. Michala specializes in energy management, performance coaching and training to ensure productivity, profitability and the avoidance of burnout, especially for purpose-driven women. You will be gathering precious nuggets of insights on how to create a vision that will propel you to create your dream life, whether on a personal or business level. Michala’s concept of vision...

Building a Legacy of Multi-generational Wealth With Carl Allen

January 03, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MB

Carl has been an entrepreneur, investor, and corporate dealmaker for more than 330 transactions valued at close to $48 billion. In his nearly 30 years of experience, Carl has examined 1000s of businesses big and small in 17 different countries in nearly every sector of business. Currently, Carl is regarded as one of the world's premier experts on purchasing and financing small businesses and helps 1000s of entrepreneurs all over the world to buy existing profitable small businesses that wi...

Position Your Mindset and Start Manifesting With Daniel Mangena

December 31, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

Meditation has been over-hyped over the years and has been said to work wonders to our mental health. But what if a known motivational speaker tells you to stop meditating? Will you stop? The thing is, meditation has been misused over time and people who have been meditating for hours in a day, still don't get the results they want. We are going to talk about meditation, manifesting, the unconscious mind and more, with our guest in today’s episode of Uncover Wealth Radio. Our guest, money ...

Leveraging Service-Based Businesses Through Podcast Guesting with Jessica Rhodes

December 27, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MB

Podcast. Anyone who owns a smartphone may have heard about it already. It’s the new age radio; episodic content that is made available in the form of downloadable audio files that are easily accessible anytime, anywhere. In this article of podcast guesting with Jessica Rhodes. Podcast listening has become increasingly popular in recent years. Podcast has been an effective way to disseminate information as well as share tidbits of wisdom to particular niches without imposing too much on peop...

Rekindle the Passion and Excitement for Your Business With Jeff Chastain

December 24, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MB

When people start on their business, there is excitement, they have all the energy and they have new ideas they want to implement, but give it some years down the road, they realize it isn’t fun anymore. There are people issues, control issues and what have you, and suddenly they lose traction, they lose focus. In this episode, we are going to talk about how to rekindle the passion and excitement for your business and what a better way to do this is to talk to the main guy, the profession...

Profit First for Growing Businesses With Mike Michalowicz

December 20, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MB

Is the power of your reputation what makes you money? If so, then how do we build it and maintain its worth? Mike says that the more you sell, the greater responsibility it is in your organization. Do you believe this to be true? Enjoy Listening! Here are a few insights you’ll hear in today’s show… How to review your spending and find ways to save. Reverse engineer your expenses so they work in your favor. Using the envelope method to track income/expenses. Resources: Order The P...

Secrets to Success: Three Great Tips

December 13, 2021 05:00 - 5 minutes - 8.2 MB

Being a successful business owner depends on many factors. It is important to have an efficient business process partnered with incredible dedication and passion. Your business and you will not survive without success. In this episode, Annette Ferguson will share with you the THREE essential secrets of success and she will provide the guidance you need to accomplish your goals for your business. Stay tuned and enjoy the learning! Here are a few insights you’ll hear in today’s show… The...

Are Christmas Party Expenses Tax Deductible?

December 06, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 4.86 MB

Is there a way to allow your employees to enjoy themselves without having to spend too much? Of course, the answer is a big YES! I mean, your employees definitely deserve it. In addition to thanking them for their work during the year, this is the perfect opportunity to publicly recognize what your team has accomplished over the past year. In this episode, I will share these three factors that should be taken into consideration to ensure your Christmas party can be deducted from corporation...

The Profit Plan - Kindle Launch

December 02, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MB

The Profit Plan is the exact steps that I took in my business, it's the exact steps that we take in our clients' businesses, and it is what has absolutely transformed my business. It's not only changed my life but it’s also changed the lives of my family and my children. We can get that highly profitable business, we can increase our take-home, and we can do that, without the hustle and the push of driving revenue, that is not what this book is about, it is about increasing profit with the ...

Why Comparison is Critical to Success?

November 29, 2021 05:00 - 6 minutes - 8.34 MB

It is okay to draw inspiration from the work of others but don’t do it from a place of comparison and envy. Some business owners, particularly startups, often look sideways to look at competitors or those that started at the same time they started their business, but what good does that bring? In this episode of the Financial and Lifestyle Freedom podcast, you will know why the comparison is going to be detrimental to your business. It would be better to block your sideways vision by wear...

When Profit First Does Not Work

November 22, 2021 05:00 - 5 minutes - 6.93 MB

Profit First is a revolutionary cash management system that when implemented will result in a healthy and more profitable business. It is recommended for all, but there are some instances that Profit First will not work and Annette Ferguson, in this pilot episode of the Financial and Lifestyle Freedom podcast, has the answer to that. Annette Ferguson is the CEO of Annette & Co., also a Chartered Accountant, Certified Profit First Professional and a Financial Strategist. She will help you un...

Why I created Financial and Lifestyle Freedom for UK Business Owners

November 17, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 3.49 MB

We are now signing off from Uncover Wealth Radio... But don't worry! We will not be terminating this podcast, but changing its name to Financial and Lifestyle Freedom for UK Business Owners. Join me for this newly redesigned podcast and I will guide you on how to run your business effectively and stress-free. Enjoy listening! Here are a few insights you’ll hear in today’s show… Why are we switching to Financial and Lifestyle Freedom for UK Business Owner? A sneak peek of the t...

Access to Your Information

November 08, 2021 05:00 - 6 minutes - 9.5 MB

When you have access to the information on all parts of your business, you’ll be able to view things from a bird's eye view. You can also improve the ways in which you communicate with your target market, optimize your website to improve the user experience, and much more. In essence, having access to all the tools you need in your business puts you in control. In this episode, we will talk about the reason why you should have access to all kinds of information in your business. Moreover, ...

Consistency VS Relentlessness

November 05, 2021 05:00 - 5 minutes - 7.98 MB

Consistency and relentlessness. I have met a lot of business owners who believe that these two things are synonymous. They always thought that for you to become consistent, you also need to become relentless. As soon as I explain the difference, their perspective changes. Throughout this episode, I will share the difference between consistency and relentlessness and discuss ways to be consistent without being burned out especially when you are starting to produce your own content. Enjoy ...

Why is Bartering Bad?

November 01, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MB

Bartering has been around since 6000 BC. It was introduced by Mesopotamian tribes and adopted by the Phoenicians. Bartering is based on a simple concept: Two individuals negotiate to determine the relative value of their goods and services and offer them to one another in an even exchange. It is the oldest form of commerce, dating back to a time before hard currency even existed. The question is, is it still relevant today? As a business owner, are you still be able to make a profit throu...

Pricing for Profitability

October 29, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MB

In pricing, costing plays a critical role to ensure all expenses are covered and determines a price that ensures profitability. It is incredibly important to know all the costs your products or services will incur. Aside from determining the costs, the value of your products and services is also vital. In this episode, I will share with you how to effectively calculate your pricing based on the costs as well as the value of the service or product you are providing. Enjoy listening! H...

Methods of Pricing

October 25, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MB

Price plays a crucial role in defining the value of your product or service so you can make it and make it worth it for customers. In order to make a profit and encourage your customers or clients to use your products or services, an effective pricing method is extremely important. Throughout this episode, I will share with you the three effective pricing strategies, their pros and cons, and the most recommended method that I personally use. Enjoy listening! Here are a few insights y...

A Client for Every Price

October 22, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MB

Many of us are aware that products and services vary in prices, but still, they are being bought by clients at the price point that these products and services were set at. There will always be an ideal client who is willing to pay the price you set as long as they see the value in it, as long as they understand that what they paid was for an experience that they have enjoyed. This episode will reframe your mindset about what price you can sell or charge, and about what you can't charge f...

Push and Pause Seasons of Business

October 18, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MB

Taking breaks allows your brain and body to get the necessary recharge it needs to keep going. This short pause can actually help reboot your brain to be more tuned in. Taking a pause can reduce or prevent stress. It helps to maintain performance throughout the day and reduces the need for a long recovery. Here are a few insights you’ll hear in today’s show… When is Push Season? When should you Pause? Why do we need to pause? Connect with Annette Ferguson: Website Podcast Instagram...

Refund Requests: How Do You Handle Them?

October 15, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

Refunds will be an inevitable part of your business. It can be really frustrating, but it is normal. As an entrepreneur, you would naturally want to avoid refunds as much as possible. Do so, without being rude or unreasonable. Customers have different reasons for requesting a refund. It could be because they ordered the wrong product, or they decided the product wasn't right for them or didn’t measure their expectations. Sometimes they would request their money back because they never got t...

Is It Profitable to Hire Family or Friends?

October 11, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MB

By hiring your friends or your family members, your business environment might be adversely affected by having a colleague who knows something about your personal life. You might also lose the ability to separate work life from personal life. On the other hand, hiring your friends or family members has the greatest advantage that you already know them well and are able to work with them much more efficiently than others you might otherwise hire. Obviously, it has its pros and cons. No need...

6 Things You Should Always Have In Your Diary

October 08, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MB

The benefits of keeping a diary can vary from seeing your progress on a more minute level to reminding yourself of the goals you achieve, even when things seem frustrating. The task of keeping a work diary usually takes no more than ten minutes at the end of each day, but many small business owners forget to record some important information. Throughout this episode, I will guide you through some important things that you should always have in your diary and the reasons why they are incredi...

Planning and Modeling on Team Growth

October 04, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MB

Hiring the right team member is extremely crucial. A person who isn't the right fit for your business can be costly, wasteful, and time consuming. On the other hand, acquiring the right people increases employee productivity, fosters a successful employment relationship, and can contribute to a positive work environment. In this episode, I will share some tips and tricks on how to onboard the right person, the importance of your data as well as profit planning. Enjoy listening! Here ...

Monthly Planning

October 01, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 14 MB

A clearly defined business plan from day one will keep you focused on the key goals for your business and will guide your day-to-day operations and decisions. As business owners, we can prepare for the future by identifying the impact we would like our company to have on the world and finding a way to attain it. Moreover, planning is not just about your business. You need to plan your time off too as a business owner. As I spoke about in the preceding episode, pushing and hustling will not ...

Not Just Tracking Your Own Data

September 27, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

Your business success is directly related to how you track all the data available around you. In the absence of tracking, the business owner does not know what works and what does not work and will end up missing some golden opportunities without them knowing. Depending on your business industry, the methods of how you track your data may differ but will show the same incredible results. One thing that most business owners often forget is that serving your customers and clients is not a on...

7 Ways to Increase Profit

September 24, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

When you set up your business, your primary goal is to earn profit. In addition to providing cash flow & finance, earning good profits is also the best way to keep the lights on in your business. I’ve got you covered! In this episode, I’ll share with you the “SEVEN” highly effective ways to uncover the hidden gems in your business. By increasing your profit means that you will have “MORE” lots of money for your business and your family to enjoy. Enjoy listening! Here are a few insig...

What is a Lifestyle Business?

September 20, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 11 MB

With a lifestyle business, you'll be able to work and live more responsibly--it's the ultimate work-life balance. By establishing one, you will not end up with burnout and resentment because you are able to pursue your passion and what you truly desire while earning a good amount of money. As a lifestyle business owner, you have the ability to control almost all aspects of the business. Freedom is the central theme of most advantages. In this episode, I will share with you the true meaning ...

Land Your Priorities

September 17, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MB

When we don't prioritize, we may be overwhelmed by the amount of options available especially when managing a business. There will be unexpected events and a feeling of burnout and resentment will eventually set in. If you lack a clear sense of priorities for your life and your business, you'll have difficulty managing your time and achieving your goals. The result is that you end up going backwards rather than forwards. Worry not! Throughout this episode, I'll share with you some highly e...

Avoid Becoming a Monster Business

September 13, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MB

Essentially, your core values are the principles that are important, important to you and even essential especially when running a business. Regardless of the severity of the problem, misalignment between your personal and business values can have detrimental effects. In the first place, we didn't build a business so that we could feel stress, frustration, and resentment. In this episode, I will share with you the negative effects of applying the Frankenstein method and how to get rid of i...

Working Out Your Triggers

September 11, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MB

You can eliminate the negative effects of your triggers in several ways, but for me, the key is identifying the root cause of your trigger and aligning all your decisions, whether they are personal or business-related. Knowing the real cause of a problem is the key to finding a solution and making sure that it’s aligned with your values. In this episode, I’ll share some personal triggers that I’m currently experiencing, how I’m currently addressing them, and what I realized when it comes ...

Mindset & Productivity Boundaries and How They Affect Your Profitability

September 06, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MB

There are many negative effects of having weak boundaries between your business and your personal life, including resentment, frustration, depression, and poor mental health. Establishing business boundaries allows you to communicate clearly what customers and clients can expect from you so they respect you and your time. Furthermore, it enables you to clearly communicate your business needs and rules to family, friends, customers, and clients in a way which will be respected. We all want a...

Revisiting Your Values and Vision

September 03, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MB

Our vision shows us our path and gives direction to our goals and purposes in our lives and in our business. Having a clear vision of where we want to be in life and in your business is essential to understanding where we want to go. Moreover, satisfaction and fulfillment are derived from aligning your business and your very own core values. You might feel that it’s simple as this is always being told to you by your mentors and coaches, but is your business really aligned with your values ...

Weak Boundaries Affect Profitability

August 30, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MB

Are you always working extra hours to meet your deadlines? Due to the fact that you didn't follow your call time limits, were you unable to follow up with every client? The likelihood of burning out rapidly is pretty high if this is always the case and you will end up suffering and resenting your business. Efficient work isn't necessarily the result of doing your job effectively, you will also need to follow your call time boundaries consistently. There's no need to worry! In this episode,...

Mindset and Limiting Beliefs with Dario Cucci

August 27, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MB

Dario Cucci is an international speaker, sales mind shifter coach, and bestselling author that works with small business owners around the world to help them increase their sales revenue, helping them with their mindset and communication skills, to close more sales whilst gaining a stellar reputation without having the headaches of running expensive ad campaigns. In today's episode, we will talk about the importance of a business mindset and how it greatly affects the outcome of our life as...

Realizing the Worth and the Standard Of Your Life You Should be Having

August 23, 2021 05:00 - 6 minutes - 8.59 MB

Owning nice things is of little use if we aren't going to use them. It's imperative that we make the most of the resources we have because we simply deserve it. By establishing this habit, you will have a positive effect on your business as well. In this episode, I’ll share with you the reason why we use the crockery that we got for our wedding every single day and how it translates to a healthy and positive business mindset. Enjoy listening! Here are a few insights you’ll hear in t...

Perceived Value Pricing and Product Positioning

August 20, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MB

Depending on how you price your services or products, it will have both a positive and a negative impact on buyers' decisions. While staying at your current price point for so long reduces sales and profitability, how much more when you lower it? Those pricing decisions can be even more harmful over time. What's worse, you will always find that your clients and customers will look for the lowest price possible. Throughout this episode, I'll discuss how your pricing impacts your customers an...

Setting up your Lifestyle Business

August 16, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MB

Many business owners start their own businesses to follow their dreams and fulfill their passion. However, is this what's really happening? Business ownership is no walk in the park. It will cost you sweat as you work hard to keep moving forward. Most importantly, your business should be shaped the way you want. In this episode, I'll explain the common misconceptions about different types of businesses and how to fix them. It is a highly recommended episode so that you won't run your busin...

It's Finance Friday!! With Annette Ferguson

August 13, 2021 05:00 - 6 minutes - 8.25 MB

Managing your business finances on a regular basis helps you understand how much money you'll need for your business expenses and your take-home money. Monitoring your spending patterns and expenses is definitely an effective way to increase cash flow. As a result of effectively managing your numbers, you will have adequate cash to keep your business operating. The purpose of this episode is to share my personal process for reviewing my finances on a regular basis. Moreover, I'll show you h...

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