Jamie Stewart

How to wreck a business?

In business we get so much advice on what we need to do.

How often do we hear about what not to do?

This weeks podcast features Stuart Mason who built a multi million pound print business, lived the millionaire lifestyle and lost it all.

He’s bounced back since, but only after learning some tough lessons.

Listen and find out how to avoid his mistakes to ensure you don’t wreck your business.

Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-buffalo-sessions/id1636302058?i=1000637412425

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5y2MlKrYorYEeaY8XI1FKj?si=SmJ3SyBhR6GM2OWxnT8OBg

Working with countless high profile brands this weeks podcast features Amy Goodall from MATB

My opening question stumped her at first “do people need to be confident to approach you?”

Find out how she responded, click the link below to listen.

We talk building a business, social media, branding and much more.

👉 https://anchor.fm/thebuffalosessions/episodes/44---How-confident-are-you-with-your-business--Inspiration-from-Amy-Goodall-e2bhrei

From bed and wheelchair bound for 7 years, after losing her business of 20 years…

This weeks podcast guest shares her story of recovery to now speaking on stages around the world ✈️

Paula Carnell has an inspiring story to share and if you’re in business this weeks episode might just give you the boost you need.

Paula has had her share of adversity and embraced her inner buffalo in so many ways to now live an amazing life doing what she loves.

Click the link to listen. https://anchor.fm/thebuffalosessions/episodes/43---Creating-a-Buzz-From-Adversity-to-Apiculture-with-Paula-Carnell-e2ba8h6

This weeks podcast is all about raising finance and investment to scale your business.

Thanks to Bernard Sparkes from Take A Punt.

https://anchor.fm/networkinglab/episodes/33---The-how-and-why-to-raise-finance-for-your-business---Take-A-Punt-with-Bernard-Sparkes-e22hc1m

And now for something completely different…

Hello, my name is Gareth Williams and I’m a Rhymeologist!

About my Business

I help companies and organisations to add a TWIST! to their marketing communications using RHYME. It’s such a powerful and memorable dynamic that Coca-Cola and Aldi have used it in their TV Campaigns. My speciality is making narrative on videos and campaigns far more powerful by taking my distinctive style of emotive, impactful and rhythmic poetry to add personality, perspective and power for your audience.

Why I joined

I joined Circle networks to meet people all over the UK who didn’t know that their business needs some lyrical marketing in their business

Levi roots of Dragons Den fame famously said we should ‘put music in our food’ and I am here to tell you that you need to some ‘rhyme in you marketing’. You will be amazed with the results, likes, comments and extra sales you make because you were bold enough to use lyrical marketing in your business and called the Rhymeolgist.

Put another way…..
Save your business aching stiffness, I'll provide the rhyming fitness.
Stop marketing with impulsiveness, Prime & pump your posts with richness.
This gift does not require wish lists to farther Christmas.
I can deliver with speed & slickness, Client’s remark about my quickness.

Save yourself a severance, adopt a different preference.
Let me take a client’s reference, avoid community irrelevance.
Gift your business deference, be respected, seen with reverence.
I can show you all the evidence, to give your message prevalence.
But if that has not convinced you, then there’s always your benevolence.


Find out more here https://rhymeology.co.uk/

Connect with Gareth here https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-williams-78050169

Do you feel like your Money Mindset needs a makeover?

Then you’ll love this weeks podcast with Liz Hancock

31 - Money Mindset with Liz Hancock by Networking LAB Reprogram your mind, remove limiting beliefs and learn the strategies to become financially abundant, even if you’ve had a terrible relationship with money in the past Liz Hancock is the person to help you make the changes you need. Find out more here on her website here Connect with Liz on Linked...

Fear of failure can hold so many back.

This weeks podcast features Zoë Roddis talking about marketing, growing and closing her business and then relaunching in lockdown.

If you’re interested in growing your business this is a must listen.

https://anchor.fm/networkinglab/episodes/29---Launching-a-membership--how-MARKETING-makes-all-the-difference---w-Zoe-Roddis-e20or7t

Chronic back pain can be debilitating, in this weeks episode I speak to Narinder Sheena for her story.

Former lawyer, now coach helping people to overcome similar challenges.

Listen to the episode, just click here https://anchor.fm/networkinglab/episodes/28---Former-lawyer-Narinder-Sheena-talks-about-her-recovery-from-chronic-back-pain-without-surgery-led-to-starting-a-new-business-e20asur

So this morning I’m talking at our 10am Circle Networks event with Charlotte England & Gillian Schofield.

• I’m sharing sales & networking strategies.

• Win new clients in the next month.

• It’s free and online.

• 10-11.30am.

Just click here to book https://portal.circlenetworks.co.uk/

Ready to improve your networking results?

Two podcast episodes to help you make the changes you need to improve your referrals.

1. Have you ever been all or nothing:

https://anchor.fm/networkinglab/episodes/24---Would-you-consistently-STOP-your-marketing-activity--I-this-episode-I-talk-about-how-to-build-a-steady-income-for-your-business-e1v0jah

2. How to train your inner circle to help you improve your results:

https://anchor.fm/networkinglab/episodes/25---Receive-more-QUALIFIED-referrals-on-a-consistent-basis-e1va482

Have you ever thought about writing a book?

This is the podcast episode for you.

In this weeks show Cate Butler Ross (book coach and generally inspirational woman) shares her upcoming book all about writing your own story, her personal experiences, how she met Mary Berry and much more.

Click to listen https://anchor.fm/networkinglab/episodes/22-How-to-write-your-first-book-An-Interview-with-Cate-Butler-Ross-e1u8rdl

How much do you actually know about your Amazon Alexa device?

In this weeks episode “The Amazon Alexa Landgrab," Chris Griffiths helps you in navigating the entrepreneurial frontier and exploring the opportunities that Alexa skills can open up for entrepreneurs just like you.

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/77raEwJ4tfA9eLpmrgciOc?si=5F7j5KqzTOClDVGisJXIVA

Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/networking-lab/id1636302058?i=1000594793653

New episode 🤩

How she stayed visible while on maternity leave, how to host amazing in person and virtual events and maximise LinkedIn… and a whole lot more with Alexa Martinez in this brand new episode.

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EefVewq5yThRGkUkPBTpq?si=NYXLim3-QFy4sDs7BFG9bA

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/networking-lab/id1636302058?i=1000593278945

Brand new episode of the Fail Forward podcast out now!
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/doBUA0MaDR4
Listen on the go: https://podfollow.com/failforward

“During the next 50 minutes Jamie and I set out to get to the core of why some networking activity works whilst others don’t. Jamie shares his journey from the corporate world to creating a business that supports his life’s priorities, and how he’s made the shift from anti-networker to the co-founder of a growing network.

In previous episodes I’ve often talked about the importance of building strong networks despite the fact that I walked away from my first ever networking event without even making it through the door.

Jamie openly admits that he resisted networking for a full four years before finally agreeing to give it a go and having his eyes opened to the potential. In his first year on the networking scene he made £18,000 in sales followed by £88,000 in his second year.

What made the difference? He learned how to “do networking” properly.

And now he’s on a mission to help others leverage the power of their own networks; social, personal and professional, in order to successfully scale their businesses in a planned and purposeful way.

Jamie shares the secret to great networking, how to know when you’re not networking in the right place, and why business networking has to start with YOU not your job title.

Throughout this episode we explore how our mindset and attitude affects the success we all have in our business, and finishes with an amazing offer for listeners.

If you enjoyed listening to this episode and would like to know more about Jamie you can contact him here on LinkedIn or visit the Circle Networks website.

If you’re enjoying the Fail Forward podcasts, follow me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn for all the latest on my mission to help business owners Fail Forward.”

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/failforwardhenri
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-ghijben-539132101/
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/henrighijben/

It’s easy to keep putting this off until tomorrow

10 years ago I made a huge investment in my personal development to join Darren Hardy for his High Performce Forum mastermind event in California with 12 other business owners.

This week I take the Networking LAB podcast international to speak to a good friend of that I’ve got to know as a result of the mastermind…. Mark Henson

Listen here to find out how Mark has transformed his business and has gone from bricks and mortar to digital and now has clients around the globe

https://anchor.fm/networkinglab/episodes/17---Forced-to-shut-a-business-down-during-the-last-2-years---American-based-voiceover-artist-Mark-Henson-shares-his-journey-e1s506r

One of the highlights of this week was first brand photoshoot with John Cleary Photography

Thanks to Rebecca Mander for the great photos of me, John and Heather Broadhurst checking the outdoor shots 😊

If you’re in the Midlands and would like new photos EVERY month for marketing and social media drop me a message to find out how affordable and fun this is.

The wrong thinking kills dreams. Fact.

Does any of this sound familiar?

“I’d love to do that, but….”

Do you ever catch yourself thinking like this?

“I’d love to win new clients… but I can’t find the time.”

“I’d love to buy that program… but I don’t have the money.”

“I’d love to go on holiday… but who will look after clients while I’m away, I’m just too busy.”

“I’d love to buy my dream home… but I’ll never afford what I want.”

“I’d love to be healthier… but losing weight is hard at my age.”

If you’d like to find out more about overcoming these challenges join me and Jay Allen this morning from 9.30-11am for our online Mastermind Discovery event

Click to book https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkce6rpjIiHdw8JePdTR-x1uEW1uqpIC-W

Saving money on a bargain is a smart thing to do on Black Friday.

An EVEN SMARTER thing would be to invest some of that money saved in a book that will help you get a return on investment.

Jay Allen has written an amazing guide book to support you on your journey as business owner.

This might be the smartest money spent today. The one thing you buy that will pay for itself.

Click to buy now : The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable SCALE (Establishing Basecamp): 1 https://amzn.eu/d/6KgVwjT

Where will you be a year from now?

No seriously, where do you want to be a year from now?

In order to grow your business there comes a point where you need to invest in yourself and your business.

Think about the word invest:

"𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑢𝑡 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑦, 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑡, 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒, 𝑒𝑡𝑐. 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑎 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑖𝑡 𝑜𝑟 𝑔𝑒𝑡 𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑑𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒"

If you could invest in your business and expect a guaranteed return on investment why wouldn’t you take advantage of this?

I’ve helped people double and triple their business, could I help you?

Let me offer you a free coaching session: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀:

* Where we will identify the next steps to grow your business
* We’ll uncover hidden challenges that could be sabotaging your business efforts
* And you’ll leave the session renewed re-energised and inspired to get your business to the next level faster and easier than ever before

To apply for one of these sessions click here https://letsmeet.io/jamiestewart/free-coaching-session

Running a business can be challenging.

We start off full of enthusiasm that overcomes the initial scary bits but then routine and frustration sets in.

I’ve been there. When I first started in business I jumped all in and it took me 4 months before I won my first client.

It always takes longer than we want. Even today.

No one told me that I needed to be great at all aspects of being a business owner 😳

Admin, accounts, sales, marketing, web design, bookkeeping, credit control and so much more.

Consistency is the one area above all though that makes the difference. Doing it when we don’t feel like it.

Being accountable to ourselves.

I’ve flip flopped along in my business in the past, but once I realised that structure created more freedom. The results compounded.

What do you need to be more consistent with in your business?

Have you made progress and then thought it’s ok, I’ll miss this event because… I’ll do it tomorrow… no one will know if…

Would you employ someone with that attitude?

I get it. I’ve been there before.

This is why I have people who help me with accountability.

Why I have my own standards.

And why when I don’t feel like it I find the will power to follow my routine and stay consistent.

What can you do to work on your consistency?

Have you mastered the fundamentals?

Listen to this weeks where I share what you must be doing to get the results that you want.

Click to listen https://anchor.fm/networkinglab/episodes/11---The-networking-FUNDAMENTALS-that-you-NEED-to-know-in-order-to-get-the-results-you-want-wJamie-Stewart-e1pce68

Rose tinted glasses. Do you own a pair?

I know I do. Over time memories fade. I look back on times and events and have forgotten that things weren’t as great as I remember them to be.

I’ve always been short of time. And then I remembered getting a huge chunk of it back.

What if I was to ask you to give me an hour of your time every week?

Not for zoom, not for phone calls. Just give me an hour and in return you’ll get nothing back.

In actual face you might feel a bit more stressed.

You’ll be slightly out of pocket financially.

You might even give me two hours. Every single week.

WHAT???? 😳

What for?

Travel time. Walking to and from your car. And parking. Travelling to and from networking events.

When I add up how much time I used to give away… waste, I cringe 😡

But that is now client time 💰

I knew I had to move with the times.

I love working from home. I still meet up with people but I don’t HAVE to do it every week, I do it on my terms.

Thanks to online networking I build relationships and win clients every week. But I save so much time now.

And as I’m online my potential audience is MUCH bigger… it’s the whole UK, when before it was whoever lived within an hours travel.

I save so much time with potential clients too. In the past I would’ve had at least 1-2hours travel to and from prospect meetings. That’s gone too.

So my question for you is. Would you like to work less and earn more. Or have less time for you and clients and earn less?

I’m so used to interviewing guest rather than being interviewed but I loved being “interviewed” by Jay Allen for his latest podcast episode.

I had to listen again this morning to fully remember all that we talked about.

I open up on my background, key milestones in my career and share some tips and I do have a rant on my biggest bugbear.

Click to listen: https://anchor.fm/mytruenorth