Small Business Growth Addicts
"Scotland's First Charting Podcast for Small Business Owners"
The Scotsman
The Growth Addicts Podcast is a workshop style small business podcast (grab a pen!) packed with actionable tips that are helping thousands of small business owners around the world grow their small business whilst making business life easier at the same time.
Amazon no.1 Bestselling author of her Social Media Planner, Amanda Hughes, is asking the small business questions we all want to know the answers to such as: Does a small business really need a website? How do you convert followers to customers on Instagram? What systems and processes can give you back more time in your business? and How can I actually grow my Instagram following?
Whether you're just thinking about starting up a small business, you already have a side hustle or your business is established and looking to go to the next level, Growth Addicts is for you.
Amanda shares actionable tips, social media strategies, real life entrepreneurial experience and inspiring stories to help you live your best business life.
Amanda herself has been a self employed small business owner for over 10 years and shares the advice that she herself used to escape the 9-5 corporate hustle and build not one, but two, successful small businesses, an Amazon no.1 bestselling social media planner, a thriving social media mentor group, multiple eBooks, and a loyal community.
Not content with just sharing her own experience, Amanda also hosts incredible guests too who are happy to share their experience and advice with you.
With over 3000 downloads worldwide and counting, and an Apple top 30 spot (the first of it's kind in Scotland) Growth Addicts is growing every day.
It's your time to join us and hear from the small business experts, get inspired and get the answers to the burning questions you have along the way!
Small Business Growth Addicts
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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What’s Next?
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