The Future-Proof Your Business Podcast
Hello and welcome to the Future-Proof Your Business podcast with me Lucy Rennie.
I’m a massive champion for small business and I’m on a mission to help you love what you do and build and grow your business in a way that works for you and feels good.
I’m convinced that the best way to create a successful and sustainable business is to do it from the inside out, which means that it has to start with you, the business owner.
In fact, I believe that business really is all about people, and if you want to future-proof your business and make an impact then you need to get really clear on why you do what you do, create the best experience and then build relationships and trust.
In this podcast, I want to share with you as much of my knowledge, expertise and experience with you, as I can, as well as some behind the scenes stories and strategies from my business, and I’ll be having conversations with and learning from some amazing business owners and experts so I can give you everything you need to stay focused, on track and feel more in control on this rollercoaster ride that is building a sustainable business.
Episodes
62 episodes
060 Embracing a Sustainable Approach with Claire McEvoy
In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome my guest, a good friend and LR Comms client to the show, and that is the gorgeous Claire McEvoy. Claire is the founder and owner of Alta Hair Stud...
059 What's the point of marketing my business?
In today's episode, I'm discussing the changing landscape of marketing and challenging some of the traditional approaches. Sharing insights from my conversations with various business leaders and highlighting some common misconcept...
058 Building trust: The key to future-proofing your business Pt2
“The principle of social proof says so: The greater the number of people who find any idea correct, the more the idea will be correct.” — Robert B. Cialdini.This is Part 2 of my Building trust: The key to Future-Proofing ...
057 Building trust: The key to future-proofing your business Pt 1
If you’ve worked with me or you’ve read my book you’ll know that I believe that TRUST and GOODWILL is the essence of everything and the most effective and sustainable way to build and grow your business. In this 2 part episode I tak...
056 Building Trust and Safety in the Workplace
Today I want to talk to you about a topic that has been pivotal in my career and in my passion for all things communication, manufacturing and championing people in business. And that is Visible Felt Leadership.An incredibly impor...
055 The Magic of Effective Communication
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Future-Proof your Business podcast where I’m exploring a topic that is fundamental to my work and teachings: the magic of Effective Communication. I delve into my belief that everything comes do...
054 How to overcome imposter syndrome with Jo Walley
Welcome to this week's episode of the Future-Proof Your Business podcast. I'm Lucy Rennie, and I'm thrilled to share with you today's episode, part of my 'For the Love of Small Business' series. I'm joined by the incredible Jo Walley, a passion...
053 Five Lessons Learned From My 9 Year Old Daughter
In this week's episode of The Future-Proof your Business podcast I'm sharing the 5 lessons I've learned from my 9-year old daughter and how I believe that if we apply these 5 lessons to our business and life we can make great things happen....
052 What does your business stand for?
“64% of those surveyed, of the generation Z, are prepared to pay more for a product or service that is sustainably aligned.”Source: True Gen: Generation Z and its implications for companies.In this week’s episode of the Futu...
051 When was the last time you put yourself in someone else's shoes?
Hello and welcome to this week's episode of the Future Proof Your Business podcast. I'm Lucy Rennie, and in today’s episode I’m exploring the value you can bring to your business by being able to put yourself in your clients' shoes and see thin...
050 Do you have a clear vision for your business?
Hello and welcome to this week's episode of the Future Proof Your Business podcast. I'm Lucy Rennie, and in today’s episode I’m delving deeper into the power of knowing why you do what you do.I’m talking about the fundamentals of your bu...
049 What it means to Future-Proof your Business
Hello and welcome to this week's episode of the Future Proof Your Business podcast. I'm Lucy Rennie, and today I'm excited to delve into the concept of future-proofing your business – why it matters and the passion behind it.S...
048 How are you showing up for your business in 2024?
This episode is kicking off 2024 with a bang as I embrace the world of video.I'm diving into a topic close to my heart – the incredible impact that your energy can have on your business.Drawing insights from recent client conversations,...
047 Part 2: Why networking is the key to growing your business in 2024
“One of the things I love to do is, maybe it’s from doing those dot to dots as a kid, but I love joining the dots and connecting people together and seeing the amazing synergy that can happen and develop into something, you know, quite marve...
046 Part 1: Why networking is the key to growing your business in 2024
“If you meet somebody for the first time, there are three things that you want them to go away with. You want them to remember your name, your business and what it is that you do.” In this two part episode, I’ve invited back ...
045 Podcasting Reflections: A Year of Growth, Giggles and Owning my Own Voice
Welcome to this special anniversary episode of the Future-Proof Your Business podcast, as I celebrate its first year and reflect on my podcasting journey over the past 12 months. Join me as I share insights from behind the scenes...
044 Joining the Dots: Bridging the Gap between the world of business and young people
This episode is a bit different, I’m excited to share with you more about my new “Joining the Dots” project that is launching this September in collaboration with the brilliant Take Part.With more than 25 years working with small...
043 Bringing your Brand to Life through Effective Print: A Conversation with Sharon Taylor
Welcome to this week's episode of the "Future-Proof Your Business Podcast" with your host Lucy Rennie.In this week's episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Sharon Taylor, owner and managing director of Paragon Print and Marketing Solution...
042 Unleashing the Power of Storytelling with Derbyshire Writing School
In this week’s episode of The Future-Proof your Business podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by Laura Stroud and Pete Billingham from Derbyshire Writing School, the wonderful father-daughter team who are on a mission to help individuals bring...
041 For the Love of Small Business with David Lowe, Autac
In this week’s episode of the Future-Proof your Business podcast, I’m delighted to welcome my client Dave Lowe, owner and Managing Director of Autac, leading British manufacturer of high-quality electrical cable and coil. Dave and his w...
040 5 Ways to Protect yourself, Prevent Burnout and feel more in Control.
I know first-hand just how hard it can be to spin all the plates and how hard it is to say no things or put ourselves first. I also know that YOU are central to the success of your business and if you’re not in a good place, then you can’t show...
039 For The Love of Small Business with Joanne Hawkins
In this week’s episode of The Future-Proof your Business podcast I’m excited to welcome to the self-professed ‘straight-talking Northern woman’ and the founder of the North West VA Conference, the brilliant Joanne Hawkins.I asked...
038 For The Love Of Small Business with Greg and Kim Knight
In this week's episode, I'm chatting with the wonderful husband and wife team Greg and Kim Knight from HDK Events all about the rollercoaster ride that is running a small business together.We talk about:the pow...
037 For The Love Of Small Business With Vicky Labinger
In this week’s episode of the Future-Proof Your Business podcast, I’m joined by the wonderful Vicky Labinger, an interior designer and business mentor for interior designers for another behind-the-scenes conversation in my series of 'For the...
036 For the Love of Small Business with Tanya Ibberson
In this week’s episode of the Future-Proof Your Business podcast, I’m joined in the studio by the incredible Tanya Ibberson for another behind-the-scenes conversation in my series of 'For the Love of Small Business.' With over 25...
