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Welcome to "Focus on the Fun Stuff" the podcast where we dive into what it takes to focus on the things you love in your business and enjoy the journey.
We'll explore how to get more of those days where you're in the flow, loving what you're doing and using your unique abilities and passions.
Many business owners find themselves down in the weeds, overwhelmed, stuck at a certain revenue level, limited by team size, or constantly time-poor.
Often, it's a combination of all these challenges.
If you’ve ever looked at another successful, ambitious happy business owner and wondered ‘How did they do that?’
I’ve totally done the same thing.
And Focus on the fun Stuff explores how they did it.
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Send us Fan Mail What if the moment you most want to quit is the moment you're actually closest to a breakthrough? In this solo episode, Emma Mills delivers one of her most personal messages, a direct, honest conversation for any business owner who's wondering if they should keep going. Drawing on her own near-quit moment in 2019 (revenue stuck at £390,000, burnout setting in), and stories from James Dyson, Colonel Sanders, Mr. Beast, Airbnb, and podcaster Sammy Ard King, Emma unpacks why s...
Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to build a business that doesn’t rely on you? In Episode 67, Emma Mills sits down with Steven Pettigrew, a business growth and exit specialist who went from the warehouse floor of a £35 million family business to acquiring stakes in over 20 companies worldwide. Steven cuts through the noise around AI (spoiler: if it’s not generating cash, leads, or sales, stop), breaks down why founder dependency is the silent killer of most businesses, and explains...
Send us Fan Mail Everyone is talking about AI. But no one is talking about the time it's quietly stealing. Right now, business owners are in what Emma calls "magpie mode" distracted by shiny new AI tools while still doing everything themselves. And here's the problem: AI isn't going to fix that. Because if you don't have an assistant, you are one. In this episode, Emma unpacks the real difference between an AI agent and an executive assistant and why even the most successful business owners...
Send us Fan Mail What happens when everything you've built disappears overnight, not because you failed, but because of a political decision you had no control over? In this episode, I sit down with Christopher Kenna, entrepreneur, military veteran, and founder of Media Stream. After growing his diversity agency Brand Advance to £5.5 million in revenue, a US executive order banning diversity initiatives wiped out almost everything overnight, leaving him with just £500K. But Christopher didn...
Send us Fan Mail Most business owners think their biggest problem is time. But what if the real problem isn’t time at all? In this solo episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, Emma talks about the headspace problem, the invisible mental load every founder carries. The endless list of tasks, decisions, and responsibilities that sit in your brain long after the working day is over. From the “invisible to-do list” that wakes you up in the morning to the myth that delegation is only abo...
Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to build and sell a business - twice? Emma sits down with Andrew Hulbert, founder of Pareto, who went from growing up on a council estate to building an £80 million recruitment business and exiting it not once, but twice in just 12 years!!! In this episode you'll hear: * The mindset behind two successful business exits * The moment Andrew knew it was time to sell * Why resilience matters more than talent * How your background can become your biggest...
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever finished a week exhausted, busy, and frustrated because you’ve done so many things but don’t actually feel any further forwards - this episode is for you. In this solo episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, Emma shares the six-step reset she uses every time she feels overwhelmed, stuck, or trapped in the weeds of her business. From the science behind why your brain clings to unfinished tasks, to how to reclaim control of your diary and refocus on “£1,000-per-hour...
Send us Fan Mail 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 ...
Send us Fan Mail 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 dec...
Send us Fan Mail 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 fi...
Send us Fan Mail 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 co...
Send us Fan Mail 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 qualificationsThe minds...
Send us Fan Mail 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 yearsThe power of delegation and why most fo...
Send us Fan Mail 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 regul...
Send us Fan Mail 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 lesso...
Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode, Emma Mills explores one of the biggest challenges every business owner faces - staying focused in an age of constant distraction. Emma reflects on the difference between business owners who make real progress and those who stay stuck in the same busy cycle week after week. Spoiler: it’s not about working harder - it’s about working with focus and intention. Emma shares her “Focus Framework” - the five steps that help you take back control of your time, s...
Send us Fan Mail What if scaling your business didn’t have to mean stress, burnout, and endless hours chained to your laptop? In this episode, I’m joined by Francis Rodino - growth strategist, sales automation expert, bestselling author of Leads Machine, and founder of Lead Hero AI. Francis has helped clients generate over $300M in revenue and reclaim more than 200,000 hours through smarter systems, automation, and AI-driven marketing. We talk about: ✨ Why most entrepreneurs overcomplic...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Will Polston for a grounded conversation about manifestation and gratitude - what they really mean, and how to make them practical. We explore vision boards, daily habits, and the science behind why your focus and energy shape your results. Along the way, we share real stories, useful book recommendations, and straightforward practices you can start using right away. Whether you’re aiming for a business breakthrough, more clarity in your d...
Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to live unapologetically, cut the excuses, and design a life entirely on your own terms? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Serwa - one of the boldest coaches in the world - to talk about confidence, courage, and what it means to stop settling. Michael doesn’t sugar-coat; he challenges you to raise your standards, embrace discomfort, and pursue success without compromise. If you’ve ever wondered what separates those who p...
Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to build a business that lasts? In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, I sit down with Chris Ducker - best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and creator of the Youpreneur movement - to talk about sustainable leadership, avoiding entrepreneurial burnout, and how to play the long game in business. Chris opens up about his own experience with burnout, his path to recovery, and what he's doing differently this time around to protect his energy, tim...
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