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What One Thing?
One business. One lesson. Every week.
Real businesses. Real stories. Real-time.
What One Thing? is the straight-talking weekly podcast for growing UK businesses with a team who are on the move — building, scaling, and figuring it out as they go.
Join co-hosts Hayley Baxter (Corbar Accounting) and Phil Davenport (Affirm IT) as they chat with fellow business owners and share their own lessons from the journey — the things they wish they'd known, the wins, the wobbles, and the one thing that made the biggest difference.
Each episode is 15–25 minutes of real-world insight, a few laughs, and practical takeaways to help you grow a better business — without the fluff.
🎙️ Expect:
- Honest interviews with business owners on the grow
- Topic episodes on key business challenges
- Straight answers, no jargon
- One clear lesson, every week
👀 Also on YouTube — because yes, it’s filmed too.
📍 Based in Derbyshire, speaking to businesses across the UK.
New episodes every week — follow to catch the next one.
What One Thing?
Episode 1: From Redundancy to Resilience – Phil’s Leap into Business | What One Thing? Podcas
In this opening episode of What One Thing?, Hayley sits down with co-host Phil Davenport to uncover the story behind his IT business, Affirm IT.
Phil shares how he went from redundancy (just a week before his daughter was born) to building a growing managed service provider — with nothing more than a £250 credit card, one client, and a whole lot of drive.
They cover:
✔️ The mindset shift from employment to business ownership
✔️ How he landed his first client (before he even quit his job)
✔️ Why hiring an apprentice early was a game-changer
✔️ The importance of cultural fit over technical skill
✔️ The one thing that’s rocketed business growth in the past 18 months
Phil’s journey is relatable, honest, and full of moments most business owners will recognise — from self-doubt and burnout to bold decisions and real progress.
🚀 Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, this one’s for you.
🔗 Connect with Phil on LinkedIn: Phil Davenport
💼 Learn more about Affirm IT Services Ltd: www.affirm-it.co.uk
🔗 Connect with Hayley on LinkedIn: Hayley Baxter
💼 Learn more about Corbar Accounting: www.corbar.uk
👂 Follow What One Thing? for weekly real stories and real lessons from real businesses on the grow.