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
DIY PR for Small Business: How to Get Press Coverage Without a Big Budget with Jane Griffin
Think PR is just for big brands with flashy budgets? Think again.
In this episode, I’m joined by Chartered PR expert, PR coach, and ex-TV reporter Jane Griffin and she’s here to bust the biggest PR myths holding small business owners back.
We’re talking DIY PR you can actually do, even if you’ve never pitched a single story before. Jane shares her no-fluff approach to getting featured in the press, why journalists do want to hear from small businesses, and how to craft a pitch that actually gets opened.
If you’ve ever thought “but who would want to hear my story?” this one’s for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What PR actually is (without the jargon)
- Why small businesses are newsworthy even if you feel “too small”
- How PR can help your brand What makes a good story or pitch
- Where to find publications to pitch to
- The 3 things every great PR pitch should include
- Jane’s top tips for getting started with zero budget
About Jane Griffin:
Chartered PR Expert | PR Coach | Ex-TV Reporter
With 30+ years in the industry, Jane helps small business owners take the mystery out of PR and get featured confidently.
Connect with Jane on Instagram: @janegriffinpr
- Connect with Amanda on Instagram: @amandahughes.uk
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