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The Business Beach Club
Welcome to The Business Beach Club, the podcast where digital marketing meets the sandy shores of entrepreneurial freedom. Hosted by Sophie Angell, CEO of Connect Your Social, and Kayleigh Mackenzie, CEO of K Website Designs, this podcast is your go-to resource for building a successful online presence that drives results.
With over 15 years of combined experience in web design and digital marketing, Sophie and Kayleigh are here to share their expertise on everything from increasing brand awareness and growing your audience to converting leads into sales. Aimed at small to medium-sized businesses, The Business Beach Club breaks down actionable tips that make a big impact, helping you navigate the digital landscape with confidence.
But it’s not all about the tactics. Sophie and Kayleigh also delve into the realities of running a business—exploring the highs, the lows, and the importance of community. As a mum of two, Kayleigh brings the perspective of balancing family life with entrepreneurship, while Sophie shares her journey of scaling a digital marketing agency that serves clients from small businesses to multi-million-pound corporations.
Whether you're tuning in for practical marketing advice, business inspiration, or just a bit of beachside motivation, The Business Beach Club is here to support you on your entrepreneurial journey. So, grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let’s make some waves in your business success!
Episodes
25 episodes
5 Tools Every Business Owner Needs
This week we’re giving you insight into our 5 softwares that we wouldn’t be without!We discuss the benefits of Airtable and how you can organise and manage your content calendar. How Canva will be your best friend when it com...
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How your website can work for you and save you time!
Did you know your website can save you hours in time every single week!?A website is so much more than a pretty “shop front.” With the right website strategy, the key information on all of the pages, and technologies/ automations relevan...
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Creating The Perfect Instagram ™ Post
Does the perfect Instagram ™ post even exist?In this week's episode co founder and marketing expert Soph chats about the evolution of Instagram ™ over the last decade and how the platform has evolved into so much more than a photo sharin...
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Nailing Your Brand Photography - The Camera Confidence Tips You Never Knew You Needed
In this episode of the Business Beach Club podcast, hosts Kayleigh and Soph welcome Amanda, a brand photographer and founder of AKP Branding Stories. Amanda shares her journey into brand photography, emphasising the importance of pe...
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Navigating an ADHD diagnosis & supporting women in business.
This week we're joined by the incredible Kirsty Holden, talking all things ADHD.Kirsty was recently diagnosed with ADHD after a long journey to diagnosis. Kirsty is an online business manager that supports business owners on a mission to...
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From Legal Executive to Booked Out Freelance Photographer - Taking the leap to becoming Self Employed
Today we're joined by the incredible Emma Boyle, of Emma Boyle Brand Photography, a successful self-employed freelance photographer. Emma shares her story of leaving a successful legal career and following her passion to become a fr...
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Empowering Entrepreneurs: Your Business Beach Cheerleaders
We're sharing insights into our journey of creating the Business Beach Club, a platform designed to support small business owners. We discuss the challenges of starting a business, the importance of a holistic marketing strategy, and the founda...
10 Tips For Top Converting Copy With Guest Ella Denson Smith
We are joined by Ella Denson Smith who shares her journey to becoming a self-employed copywriter and consultant. This episode certainly packs a punch as Ella takes us through 10 incredible tips to help you and your business write impactfu...
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Resilience and Reinvention - Sian’s journey to business success
Join us in our first ever guest episode. This week we're joined by the inspiring Sian Howarth.In this conversation, Sian Howarth shares her inspiring journey from a turbulent childhood to becoming a successful CEO and founder of N...
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Digital Marketing Top Tips For 2025
SummaryIn this episode of the Business Beach Club podcast, we’re discussing the essential digital marketing strategies for 2025. We highlight the importance of a thorough spring cleaning of social media profiles, how to optimise y...
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Website & SEO Top Tips For 2025
SummaryIn this episode of the Business Beach Club, hosts Soph and Kayleigh welcome listeners to 2025 and share essential tips for updating websites and improving SEO. We emphasise the importance of keeping website content current,...
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2024 Business Owner Reflections & 2025 Plans!
Join us as we reflect on our achievements in 2024, emphasising the importance of recognising small wins and the challenges of balancing business and personal life. We share personal milestones, including Kayleigh's journey as a mother of two an...
Our 2 Favourite Email Marketing Platforms
In this episode of the Business Beach Club podcast, Kayleigh and Soph discuss the essentials of email marketing, focusing on two popular platforms: MailerLite and Klaviyo. They explore the features, benefits, and ideal use cases for each platfo...
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Website Home Page Must Haves
In this conversation, Soph and Kayleigh discuss the essential elements of a website homepage, focusing on the importance of engaging content above the fold, effective navigation, and clear calls to action. Kayleigh shares insights on how to str...
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Planning Your Christmas Content Calendar
In this conversation, Kayleigh and Soph discuss the importance of planning a Christmas content calendar to alleviate the chaos of December. They emphasise the need for strategic content creation, focusing on various content pillars, and provide...
BTS At An Ibiza Business Retreat - Key Takeaways
Sophie shares her transformative experience at a business retreat in Ibiza led by positive psychologist Niyc Pidgeon. The retreat focused on personal development, building connections, and fostering a supportive environment among women entrepre...
Lessons In Business - BTS at The Business Beach Club
In this episode, we're sharing our real experiences and lessons learned from running our own businesses. We discuss the challenges of pricing and the importance of finding a comfortable price point, with that all important reminder...
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5 Steps To SEO Success
This conversation delves into the essentials of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), focusing on its importance for website visibility and ranking. Kayleigh provides insights into various strategies, including on-page SEO techniques, the significa...
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10 Steps To Get Started With Meta Ads
Using my 12 years of paid social ads experience I share the 10 key steps for setting up successful social media ad campaigns. Soph considers the importance of defining campaign objectives, choosing the right audience, setting a budget, creating...
Preparing Your Business For Black Friday
We're diving in to Black Friday preparations and how you can get your business ready for one of the biggest shopping opportunities of the year. We'll be talking creating irresistible offers, whether you have a product-based or serv...
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Top Tips For Getting Started On Social Media
Social Media is SO important for businesses, so listen in for some top tips on setting up your social media profiles for success. From choosing the right platforms based on the target audience to the importance of clear and consistent branding,...
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Knowing Your Audience Is Key To Business Success
Understanding your audience is key to unlocking success in your business. Knowing their age, gender, interests, and pain points helps you build a clear picture of who your audience is and how to communicate with them We discuss how it's importa...
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Is it time your business had a website?
To have a website or to not? The question on many business owners lips! to We dive in and discuss the benefits of having a website for your business and how it can really help you stand out and attract customers. We talk about th...
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Taking Messy Action - Welcome To The Business Beach Club Podcast
Welcome to The Business Beach Club Podcast!We're welcoming you to The Business Beach Club, say hello to Sophie and Kayleigh your founders. We've collaborated on this project but we'll also be sharing our very own business journeys...
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The Business Beach Club - Building & Marketing Your Business
Join co hosts Sophie Angell founder of Digital Marketing Agency Connect Your Social, and Kayleigh Mackenzie, founder of K Website Designs as they talk all things business. From getting your website and marketing right, to running a business tha...