Small Business Growth Addicts | Top Social Media & Marketing Podcast for Small Business Owners
You didn’t start your small business to spend every waking hour glued to social media. You started it to get clients, earn consistent income, and finally create the freedom you dreamed of.
Small Business Growth Addicts is your go-to podcast for proven social media strategies, content ideas that actually convert, and honest conversations about what it really takes to grow a business without burning out.
Hosted by Amanda Hughes — Amazon #1 bestselling author of The Social Media Planner, award-winning mentor, and Apple Top 30 podcaster — this is where you’ll learn how to market your business in a way that feels doable, fun, and profitable.
If you’ve ever asked yourself:
- How do I get seen on Instagram without spending hours creating content?
- How do I actually turn followers into paying customers?
- Do I really need a website or is social media enough?
- How do I build an email list from scratch?
- What’s the fastest way to plan content when I have no time?
- How do I get more sales without constantly hustling?
…this podcast is your answer.
Each episode blends practical strategies with the mindset shifts you need to get out of your own way. Past guests include leading experts in PR, marketing, branding, design, and wellbeing — all sharing their behind-the-scenes stories and actionable tips.
With thousands of downloads worldwide and Scotland’s first charting podcast for small business owners, Small Business Growth Addicts is growing every week.
Subscribe now and join a community of small business owners who are ready to stop winging it, start working smarter, and enjoy business life.
Small Business Growth Addicts | Top Social Media & Marketing Podcast for Small Business Owners
Hate Networking? Here's Why You Should Give It Another Go
Does the idea of networking events make you cringe? You’re not alone! Many small business owners avoid networking because it feels awkward, forced, or just plain uncomfortable. But what if you’ve just been going to the wrong types of events?
In this episode of The Growth Addicts Podcast, I’m joined by Sarah Cook, founder of Come Network With Me, to chat about how to make networking fun, meaningful, and actually beneficial for your business.
I’ve personally never been a fan of networking, but after this conversation, I’m realizing that it’s not networking that’s the problem—it’s the pressure we put on it!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why traditional networking doesn’t work for many small business owners
- How to find the right networking event that actually feels GOOD
- The real value of networking (hint: it’s not about instant sales or referrals!)
- Why Sarah started hosting her own networking events and how they’re different
- How to remove the pressure and just enjoy meeting like-minded people
- BONUS: Free Invite to an Online Networking Event!
Sarah is offering a FREE online networking taster session for Growth Addicts listeners! If you’ve been avoiding networking but want to give it a try—this is your sign. Just DM Sarah on Instagram to arrange If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable at a networking event, this episode will change how you see them forever. Listen now and let’s rethink networking together!
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