The Rebellious Business Show

If you’re exhausted by “six-figure by Friday” fantasies and algorithms that feel like a black box, this one’s for you. We unpack the new Facebook monetisation changes (yes, stories are paying), give you a peek behind the scenes of our weekly networking experience, and put the BS on blast in a rapid-fire round on ethical marketing, launches, and why substance beats hype every time.🔥 What Went Down?📌 Facebook Monetisation Update: We walk through what’s new (stories, photos, and lives now earning), how we “made” 49p (lol), and what this means for creators and small businesses trying to play smart with content.📌 Networking, but Actually Useful: The Rebellious Business Networking event is weekly, it’s free, and we’re levelling it up. We’re also calling for ridiculous products for our Slogan Slam game—bring the weird and wonderful.📌 Rapid-Fire Marketing Truths: Caroline takes the hot seat—ethics over hype, why “passive income” is mostly storytime, substance before style, and the one copy tip she’ll die on a hill for.✨ Got a Question? A Dilemma? A Hot Take?We love featuring rebel stories, questions, and spicy statements on the show. Drop yours here:👉 https://rebelliousbusiness.com/spill-it(You can even stay anonymous and make up a ridiculous name—we’re here for it!)📅 Join Us Live!Be part of our audience for the next live episode on Wednesday at 10:30 AM UK time. Tune in inside The Rebellious Business Network:👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebellious.business.network

If your “get clients now” mindset is quietly killing your pipeline, this one’s for you.Most people stall because they’re focused on getting clients instead of building relationships that naturally convert. Add awkward networking and a sprinkle of “should I be doing more?” and you’ve got chaos. Let’s fix it.This week, we break down the biggest client-getting mistake we see (and what to do instead), how to turn networking into actual sales without being pushy, and some juicy Rebel news: live bookkeeping basics with Liz, free red-carpet tickets, and wins pouring in from the new Rebel Directory. 💥Because the truth? Clients are a byproduct of connection. Build the right circle, create value, follow up smart and let your offers mop up.📌 Topic #1: The #1 client-getting mistakeStop making it about “I need sales.” Start with connection. Build relationships, add value, get visible in the right circles, and let your offers do the mopping up. (Email + social = where the sales happen.)📌 Topic #2: Networking that actually convertsGo to make friends, not pounce. Add people to socials, follow up, use purposeful value-first calls (not vague coffee chats), and build three communities: peers, potential clients, and clients. Want speed? Use a Connection Funnel to warm people up fast.📌 Topic #3: Rebel news & wins– Live Expert Call: Bookkeeping basics with Liz Hilton (perfect if you’re under a year in or finally sorting your HMRC life)– Red Carpet Invite: A handful of free tickets to The Coaching Masters event this Saturday (DM Cordelia “I’m in”)– Rebel Directory + Hub Wins: Profiles, links, chat rooms, and a searchable member directory, already leading to hires, signups, and collabs✨ Got a Question? A Dilemma? A Hot Take?We love featuring rebel stories, questions, and spicy statements on the show. Drop yours here:👉 https://rebelliousbusiness.com/spill-it(You can even stay anonymous and make up a ridiculous name, we’re here for it!)📅 Join Us Live!Be part of our audience for the next live episode on Wednesday at 10:30 AM UK time.Tune in inside The Rebellious Business Network:👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebellious.business.network

Drowning in dead-end networking, chaotic socials, and already seeing Christmas in September? Same. That’s why this week we dropped something big, laughed at ourselves (a lot), and gave you a clear plan to sell by Dec 1, even if you start today.We’ve launched the Rebel Directory inside the Rebellious Business Hub (finally!) so you can be found, seen, and hired by the right people without shouting into the void. We also shared wins from rebels who launched their own events and started converting fast. And yes, we tackled the “is it too early for Christmas?” question with a real strategy you can actually use.📌 Topic #1: Rebel News — Hub + Directory LaunchWe revealed the Rebellious Business Hub and the brand-new Rebel Directory: searchable profiles, AI-powered common ground, link blocks for your lead magnets, and a simple way for rebels to actually find and hire you. It’s £5/month, and yes, it’s as good as it sounds.📌 Topic #2: Shoutouts, Wins & Wild Stories– John Drinkwater is buzzing, launched multiple live Zoom events and built serious momentum (LordZoom.com).– Matt Black launched The Network Shortcut (Mon lunch network), got sign-ups, engagement, and actual referrals from event one.– Plus: we unpacked an all-time classic Spill It story,“I accidentally employed 17 people”and laughed our way through tech hiccups and dating app chaos. You’re welcome.📌 Topic #3: Christmas Already?! Your Dec 1 PlanOur take: Not too early to plan. Too early to be cringey.Here’s the move: build a Connection Funnel now, run live events, warm your list, and stack conversations that convert. Then roll into Black Friday and Dec 1 with a warm audience and a simple, passive sales email sequence. No cold-pitch panic. No beige content.Start today, sell by Dec 1. Done.✨ Got a Question? A Dilemma? A Hot Take?We love featuring rebel stories, questions, and spicy statements on the show. Drop yours here:👉 https://rebelliousbusiness.com/spill-it(You can even stay anonymous and make up a ridiculous name—we’re here for it!)📅 Join Us Live!Be part of our audience for the next live episode on Wednesday at 10:30 AM UK time inside The Rebellious Business Network:👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebellious.business.network

Tired of chasing clients all over the internet with random posts, endless DMs, and back-to-back networking events?In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to build a thriving network that does the heavy lifting for your business — from your first few members all the way to turning your free community into paying clients.We cover:✅ The worst way to start a Facebook group (and what to do instead)✅ Why your network is the most powerful lead magnet you’ll ever have✅ How to niche in a way that actually connects people✅ Getting members to show up, engage, and stick around✅ Why your network should be part of your funnel — not separate from itIf you’ve been thinking about starting a network, or if your existing community feels like a ghost town, this is the step-by-step you need to hear.👉 If you loved this episode, subscribe to The Rebellious Business Show, leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and send it to a friend who’d get something out of it too.📺 Want to catch Going Live Anyway as it happens? Tune in live at 9AM every weekday inside the Rebellious Business Network:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebellious.business.network

When you’re new in business, your to-do list is a monster.Everyone’s got an opinion — get a website, print business cards, post on every platform, make a lead magnet, go to four networking events a week…And suddenly, you’re drowning in random acts of tactics (aka doing all the things with no strategy).In this episode, I’m cutting through the noise and showing you exactly how to avoid the overwhelm — by stripping it back to what actually matters in the early days:✅ Prioritising real connection over passive “busy work”✅ Building relationships that turn into your first clients✅ Creating a simple process you can actually stick toForget the shiny objects. Forget the endless list. Focus on people, and the rest will follow.👉 If you loved this episode, subscribe to The Rebellious Business Show, leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and send it to a friend who’d get something out of it too.📺 Want to catch Going Live Anyway as it happens? Tune in live at 9AM every weekday inside the Rebellious Business Network:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebellious.business.network

Here’s the thing — if you’re just starting to market your business, the last thing you should be doing is hiding behind a website build, a fancy lead magnet, or a perfectly curated Instagram grid.That’s all just automating connection — and without a solid connection bedrock, it’s like trying to build a skyscraper on sand.If you want people to know, like, and trust you?You’ve got to show up.Live.Present.In the trenches with your audience.This episode is my unapologetic rant on why connection beats automation every time (and how to start showing up now, even if it scares the crap out of you).👉 If you loved this episode, subscribe to The Rebellious Business Show, leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and send it to a friend who’d get something out of it too.📺 Want to catch Going Live Anyway as it happens? Tune in live at 9AM every weekday inside the Rebellious Business Network:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebellious.business.networkAsk ChatGPT

If you’re trying to “get more visible” but your strategy is basically…✨ Join all the Facebook groups✨ Drop a post here and there✨ Hope people magically remember you…then no wonder you’re not seeing results.In this episode, I’m breaking down the simplest, most effective way to grow your visibility when networking online — without spreading yourself thin across 15 different groups.Here’s the gist:⚡ Pick ONE network that’s full of your kind of people⚡ Show up consistently until you become a familiar face⚡ Focus on making friends, not just dropping links⚡ Give value first — comments, tips, helpful insights, supportThis is exactly how I built the connections that let me quit my nursing job and grow my business fast — and it’s still the fastest way I know to get seen by the right people.👉 If you loved this episode, subscribe to The Rebellious Business Show, leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and send it to a friend who’d get something out of it too.📺 Want to catch Going Live Anyway as it happens? Tune in live at 9AM every weekday inside the Rebellious Business Network:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebellious.business.network

You started a Facebook group, people joined… and now? Crickets.The energy’s flat, nobody’s posting, and you’re wondering if it’s even worth saving.In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to bring a quiet group back to life — and no, it’s not about spamming them with more of your posts. We’re talking:⚡ The #1 content shift that sparks engagement fast⚡ Why your group needs a clear “posting purpose” (and how to give it one)⚡ How to get your members talking without feeling spammy or salesy⚡ The simple way to get the algorithm working for you instead of burying your postsIf you want your Facebook group to feel like an actual community — not just a dead list of names — this is your revival plan.👉 If you loved this episode, subscribe to The Rebellious Business Show, leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and send it to a friend who’d get something out of it too.📺 Want to catch Going Live Anyway as it happens? Tune in live at 9AM every weekday inside the Rebellious Business Network:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebellious.business.network

No plan. No script. No perfect talking points.Just me, my coffee, and the decision to show up anyway.Because here’s the thing — if you wait for the perfect moment to go live, you’ll barely ever do it.Life (and business) will always throw you excuses — broken tech, sleepless nights, urgent to-dos… the list goes on.In this episode, I’m sharing:⚡ Why going live “unprepared” is still building your audience and trust🍳 The surprising productivity hack that saves me hours every week (spoiler: it’s nothing to do with marketing)🎥 How this same mindset applies to the 30 Day Video Challenge inside the Rebellious Business NetworkIt’s proof you don’t need perfection — you need presence. Show up, be real, and your people will connect.👉 If you loved this episode, subscribe to The Rebellious Business Show, leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and send it to a friend who’d get something out of it too.📺 Want to catch Going Live Anyway as it happens? Tune in live at 9AM every weekday inside the Rebellious Business Network:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebellious.business.network

You’ve already got a network. You’ve already got people around you.But… are they actually turning into clients?If you’ve been doing what I call “RATs” — Random Action Taking — and hoping it magically pays off, this episode is going to flip the switch.I’m sharing my Base 3 Triangle — the three essential sides of your marketing strategy that need to be in place if you want your existing network to start buying from you.Here’s what we cover:📢 Why “getting loud” is only one piece of the puzzle📋 How to build a pipeline so your audience doesn’t just sit there, unconverted💌 The easiest way to promote yourself without feeling salesy or pushy🚫 The three “missing side” scenarios that quietly kill your marketing resultsIf you’ve been wondering how to actually capitalise on the audience you’ve already worked so hard to build — this is your roadmap.👉 If you loved this episode, subscribe to The Rebellious Business Show, leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and send it to a friend who’d get something out of it too.📺 Want to catch Going Live Anyway as it happens? Tune in live at 9AM every weekday inside the Rebellious Business Network:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebellious.business.network

Some people swear nothing beats being in a room, shaking hands, and swapping business cards.Others say they’ll never give up the power of connecting from their laptop in pyjama bottoms.So… which is it?In this episode, I break down the real pros and cons of online vs. offline networking — not the fluffy “just do what works for you” answer, but an actual strategy-led take on how to choose (and how to make either one work harder for your business).You’ll hear:💡 Why online networking can grow your reach way beyond your postcode🕒 The hidden time costs of in-person events🎯 How to avoid “Barry cornering you for 30 minutes” syndrome🤝 The best way to build deep, meaningful connections — whichever you chooseIf networking feels hit-and-miss right now, this will help you double down on what’s worth your energy and ditch the rest.👉 If you loved this episode, subscribe to The Rebellious Business Show, leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and send it to a friend who’d get something out of it too.📺 Want to catch Going Live Anyway as it happens? Tune in live at 9AM every weekday inside the Rebellious Business Network:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebellious.business.network

Social media’s never been that real… but with AI-generated everything flooding our feeds, it’s starting to feel like wading through a swamp of fake smiles, fake stories, and fake connections.So where do you actually find the real people — the ones you’d actually want to talk to (and maybe even work with)?In this episode, I share:💬 How to cut through the fake, flaky noise online🤝 Why real-time connection beats likes and follows every time🎯 The one marketing move that makes your business feel grounded, purposeful, and human againIf you’re sick of the highlight reel and craving actual conversations with real people who get it… this is how you make that happen.👉 If you loved this episode, subscribe to The Rebellious Business Show, leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and send it to a friend who’d get something out of it too.📺 Want to catch Going Live Anyway as it happens? Tune in live at 9AM every weekday inside the Rebellious Business Network:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebellious.business.network

Starting out with barely any followers, no email list, and wondering where on earth your next client will come from?Today, I’m breaking down the exact three things I’d focus on if I was starting from zero — and spoiler: they’re not the shiny “pro” moves you think you need.We’ll talk about:🚫 What NOT to waste your time and money on (sorry, your logo isn’t saving you)🤝 How to actually get noticed and build trust — fast🎯 Why making friends beats “cold pitch” strategies every single timeForget the website. Skip the business cards. Your real priority? Becoming a known, trusted face inside the right community… and having a simple, high-value call you can offer to people who need you.This isn’t about looking fancy. It’s about creating real connections that actually turn into clients.👉 If you loved this episode, subscribe to The Rebellious Business Show, leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and send it to a friend who’d get something out of it too.📺 Want to catch Going Live Anyway as it happens? Tune in live at 9AM every weekday inside the Rebellious Business Network:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebellious.business.network

Ever feel like you’re doing all the things — posting on socials, showing up to networking events, tweaking your website — yet wondering if any of it’s actually moving the needle?Today, Cordelia is unpacking what “wasting time” in business really looks like… and it’s probably not what you think.She shares:✅ Why those “random” actions might be planting seeds you can’t see yet✅ The sneaky perfectionism trap that keeps us from the scary stuff✅ How to find your own “do it anyway” move — the one thing that would actually change your results if you stopped avoiding itSpoiler: The fastest way to stop wasting time is to prioritise the ballsy stuff — the actions you’ve been putting off because they’re uncomfortable. That’s where the magic happens.👉 If you loved this episode, subscribe to The Rebellious Business Show, leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and send it to a friend who’d get something out of it too.📺 Want to catch Going Live Anyway as it happens? Tune in live at 9AM every weekday inside the Rebellious Business Network:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebellious.business.network

House full of kids. Client calls to prep for. A monster to-do list.And a brain throwing out 101 “good reasons” not to show up.Last week, Cordelia let those excuses win — and skipped Going Live Anyway for an entire week.Today, she’s back on air unpacking the sneaky way “valid reasons” can quietly morph into momentum-killing excuses… and how to flip them so they stop running the show.If you’ve been stalling on the very thing that would move your business forward — whether that’s going live, sending the pitch, promoting your offer, or hitting publish — this is your reminder that you can do it anyway.This episode will help you:✅ Spot when a “reason” is really just an excuse in disguise✅ Reframe it so you take back control✅ Keep showing up even if you’ve fallen behindBecause waiting until it’s perfect (or convenient) is how dreams get parked indefinitely — and you’re not here for that.👉 If you loved this episode, subscribe to The Rebellious Business Show, leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and send it to a friend who’d get something out of it too.📺 Want to catch Going Live Anyway as it happens? Tune in live at 9AM every weekday inside the Rebellious Business Network:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebellious.business.network