Synopsis
Own It! is a weekly podcast for aspiring entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and small business owners everywhere. With years of business experience, great friends and ex-business partners Nicola Cairncross and Judith Morgan share in their trademark straight talking, humorous way - what theyve been up to that week; whats inspired, impressed and infuriated them, business book recommendations, the marketing and money tips, tools and techniques they use themselves. They mix up deeply practical business how to with the psychology of success and clients challenges and success stories. As your business depends on you 100% and you need some sort of work/life balance they dont neglect how to combine being a successful entrepreneur with being a partner, parent, sibling and child of ageing parents. Nicola and Judith are living the entrepreneurial and digital nomad life themselves every single day, so who better to learn from in this down to earth, funny, quirky podcast? Visit the website at https://OwnItThePodcast.com, LIKE us at https://www.facebook.com/OwnItThePodcast/ and ask your questions in the free Private Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/OwnItThePodcast/
Episodes
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Own It! 029 | Business Partnership – How Much To Give Away?
05/06/2015 Duration: 53minJudith and Nicola are waxing lyrical on the joy of strangers that refresh the pool.. and sharing personal experiences on how much to give away when entering into a business partnership Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/029
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Own It! 028 | What Happens When You Can’t Work?
29/05/2015 Duration: 46minJudith asks the question – if money were no object, what would you do? And Nicola realises the importance of building a business that continues to operate in times of emergency – what happens when you can’t work? Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/028
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Own It! 027 | So Much To Do. Where Do You Focus?
22/05/2015 Duration: 52minFeaturing some “classical Nicola Cairncross madness” and Judith Morgan issuing “high vibration warnings” they tackle the sticky topic of time management; where do you focus? And have a laugh about “old people’s fun”... Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/027
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Own It! 026 | How To Keep Your Self Belief Strong
15/05/2015 Duration: 42minExploring how to keep your self belief strong, this week Nicola was fortunate to be in Las Vegas, meeting people like Bob Doyle who was featured in “The Secret” and learning about launches from Glen Ledwell from “MindMovies” and Anik Singal & Dan Leman from “The Circle Of Profit” She learned about neuroplasticity from Bob Harris of Centrepointe Research Institute. And was blushing while talking about relationships (and sex, before the starter even arrived!) with Susan & Tim Bratton of Personal Life Media. Hear about it all and so much more in this week’s episode! Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/026
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Own It! 025 | Are Free Trials A Good Or Bad Idea?
08/05/2015 Duration: 42minDo you have a membership area on your website? Nicola and Judith discuss the pros and cons of free trials and removing objections. Other highlights include hilarity around life before computers, a great Facebook marketing tip and the joy about giving without expectation. Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/025
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Own It! 024 | How To Tell If You’re Flogging A Dead Horse
01/05/2015 Duration: 43minJudith answers Nicola’s question – how do you know if your new business is a ‘goer’ or if you’re just ‘flogging a dead horse‘? (Or stroking it gently) Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/024
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Own It! 023 | Can You Learn To Love The Numbers?
24/04/2015 Duration: 01h28sJudith gets excited about doing her accounts and Nicola talks about the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) she advises her clients to track. So... can you learn to love the numbers? Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/023
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Own It! 022 | To Niche, Or Not To Niche, A Big Question
17/04/2015 Duration: 44minChoose your niche or let it find you? Nicola & Judith discuss niches, do you need one, how do you choose one, or do you let your niche find you? Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/022
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Own It! 021 | Is a Laptop Lifestyle Really That Easy?
10/04/2015 Duration: 45minNicola nearly went to a wedding in Malta but the myriad challenges of the so-called laptop lifestyle scuppered her plans... Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/021
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Own It! 020 | Permission: When Is It Ok To Have Time Off?
03/04/2015 Duration: 44minIs it ok to have time off? As an entrepreneur, do you feel guilty if you are sick or slack off, or worried you won’t be able to get going again if you stop for a bit? Do you need permission to take time off? Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/020
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Own It! 019 | Facebook Marketing & Your Business?
27/03/2015 Duration: 47minJudith asks Nicola to explain Facebook marketing from scratch, why it’s so powerful and how it can work for small businesses. Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/019
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Own It! 018 | Is It An Overhead? Or Cost Of Business?
20/03/2015 Duration: 46minWe all have a petty meanness – even the Queen of England (who turns lights off all the time). Do you spend hours searching for a good deal, costing you dear in “opportunity cost”? Do you choose the cheapest tool for the job rather than the best? Can you tell the difference between an overhead, an investment or a cost of business and is that HURTING your business? More to the point, will Nicola EVER be able to bring herself to buy a new kettle? Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/018
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Own It! 017 | Rebellion & Making Good Business Decisions
13/03/2015 Duration: 45minJudith’s clients are coming of age and rebelling, making their own business decisions, while Nicola’s thrilled with her new website speed and is all blissed out with Morning Rituals and Paul McKenna In the show... Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/017
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Own It! 016 | Battling Negative Emotions & Negativity?
06/03/2015 Duration: 48minNicola is clearing her diary after just 3 days into Paul McKenna’s “3 Things That Will Transform Your Life” while Judith’s on Day 28 and feeling AWESOME! Both are loving it and discuss how being a successful entrepreneur depends on your being able to get a grip of your mood, your feelings and visualising (then taking action!) releasing negativity and moving towards a positive outcome in business. Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/016
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Own It! 015 | Work/Life Balance? Half Term Hell
27/02/2015 Duration: 47minBeing an entrepreneur with kids can be hell, playing havoc with your work/life balance. Throw half term into the mix and your stress levels can rise to breaking point... Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/015
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Own It! 014 | Your Big Why, Retiring To Las Vegas & Being Vital
20/02/2015 Duration: 44minIf you ever stop and think “just what is my big WHY I am doing this?” you’ll really enjoy this podcast. Nicola’s retiring to Vegas after being neck deep in tech, while Judith’s got a secret admirer and wondering at the global connections miracle. Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/014
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Own It! 013 | Self-Doubt Crippling Your Success Journey?
13/02/2015 Duration: 43minIf you suffer from self-doubt, if you procrastinate due to perfectionism, if you just want to take action without caring what others think, you’ll love this episode Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/013
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Own It! 012 | Making An Offer & Selling A Product
06/02/2015 Duration: 48minNicola & Judith discuss Nicola’s recent “Internet Marketers Cruise” and how to detach from making an offer and selling a product effectively, so you don’t get all bound up in your self esteem. Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/012
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Own It! 011 | Endless Ideas, Receiving Help & Branding
30/01/2015 Duration: 45minDo you have endless entrepreneurial ideas, struggle with personal branding and find it tough to receive help? If you are an introvert needing to market yourself, hung up about choosing a business name or logo or just want to create a videos sales letter, this episode has something for everyone! Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/011
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Own It! 010 | Email Marketing – Why, How & When To Do It
23/01/2015 Duration: 01h04minMiraculous weeks abound, with blog mentions, Ikea coming knocking & continuing our online marketing series, Judith challenges Nicola about best email marketing practices, why to send an ezine (email newsletter), how often and and what to use to do it... Show Notes: http://ownitthepodcast.com/010