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What does it really take to build a business that lasts?

In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, I sit down with Chris Ducker - best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and creator of the Youpreneur movement - to talk about sustainable leadership, avoiding entrepreneurial burnout, and how to play the long game in business.

Chris opens up about his own experience with burnout, his path to recovery, and what he's doing differently this time around to protect his energy, time, and passion. We dive into:

• Why most founders burn out (and how to avoid it)
• How to protect your most valuable asset: your energy
• The mindset shift from hustle to harmony
• Practical habits for longevity as a business owner
• How hobbies, personal mastery, and saying "no" keep you focused

Whether you’re a scaling entrepreneur, a personal brand, or a visionary founder-this conversation will remind you what matters most if you want to lead for the long haul.

Listen now and learn how to build a business that fuels you - not drains you.

Chris's new book is released on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 and you can pre-order here: longhaulleader.com

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In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Jason Graystone, who achieved financial freedom by the age of 30. But Jason’s story isn’t about chasing numbers - it’s about building a life you truly love.

We dive into the lessons from his book Always Free, exploring why time freedom is just as important as financial freedom, and how aligning your life with your values can unlock both.

Jason shares his journey from a turbulent childhood to creating multiple income streams, the mindset shifts that helped him break free from the “hamster wheel,” and the unconventional question every business owner should ask:

What would your work look like if you didn’t need money?

Packed with practical advice, powerful reframes, and plenty of inspiration, this episode will challenge the way you think about success, freedom, and what it really means to live life on your own terms.

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In this solo episode, Emma shares the exact process she uses to stop founders from being “the glue” that holds everything together, and instead build a business that works for them - not the other way around.

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify where you’re still holding on too tightly
• Delegate with confidence and clarity
• Protect your most valuable asset - you
• Redesign your role so you can lead from the front, focus on the big opportunities, and create the future

Packed with practical steps, mindset shifts, and straight-talking truths, this is your permission slip to stop firefighting and start leading like the asset you are.

🎧 Press play - and start building a business that carries you, too.

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From humble beginnings in Burnley to sharing stages with Bill Clinton and building multiple 7-figure businesses, John Lee knows what it takes to scale fast and stay ahead.

In this eye-opening episode, John joins Emma to share his journey-and exactly how he uses AI, content, and leverage to build wealth and create massive opportunities.

🎯 You’ll learn:

1. How John built his first million by 27
2. The #1 mindset shift every entrepreneur needs
3. Why organic content still wins (and how it lands him global deals)
4. How AI assistants like “Nova” are transforming his business
5. The SPEC method for 10x visibility and opportunity
6. What most SME owners get totally wrong about scaling

Plus, John drops real-time examples of AI tools and strategies you can start using today to scale smarter, move faster, and unlock exponential growth.

📚 To grab your copy of his new book, 'Money Unlocked' - head over to: johnlee.com and make sure to check out his new YouTube channel "John Lee Success" for even more free value.

Follow John on Instagram: @johnleeofficial.

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Feeling like nothing works without you in your business? Like if you took one day off, everything would fall apart?

You’re not alone - but you’re also not stuck.

In this solo episode, Emma gets real about the mindset shift every founder has to make if they want to scale without burning out. She shares how even the most high-performing entrepreneurs start small when it comes to delegation - and reveals the 106 most commonly outsourced tasks she’s seen in 17+ years of supporting business owners.

Whether you don’t know what to delegate, feel like no one could do it “your way,” or just want to stop being the bottleneck in your business, this episode is your sign to start handing things over - bit by bit.

You’ll learn:

• Why your inbox is the biggest window into your business (and the best place to start delegating)
• The 3 biggest myths that stop business owners from getting support
• How to unlock massive progress through tiny, consistent offloads
• What’s really possible when you stop trying to do it all

Grab the free guide of what to delegate here: https://mi-pa.co.uk/106-tasks/

Let’s get you out of the weeds — and back to focusing on the fun stuff.

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Forget everything you think you know about business awards.

In this powerful and practical episode, Emma sits down with award strategist and international judge Donna O’Toole, founder of August Recognition, to reveal how strategic recognition can transform your brand, boost your team, and even increase your business’s exit value.

Inside this episode:

1. How to use awards as a strategic growth tool (not just a vanity metric)
2. The truth about judging panels—and why storytelling alone won’t cut it
3. How to spot scam awards and avoid damaging your SEO
4. Boosting recruitment, retention, and reputation through credible recognition
5. How Donna’s new AI-powered awards platform is making recognition more accessible than ever

Donna also shares her extraordinary personal story of resilience, purpose, and the moment that changed her life forever.

🎁 Free gift from Donna!: Grab Donna’s book Win + free tools at augustawards.com

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Tired of feeling busy but never actually moving the needle?

In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the weekly planning structure that keeps me out of the weeds and fully focused on what matters most.

Whether you’re juggling client work, team management, or 1,000 Slack notifications — this episode will show you how to take back control of your week using CEO-level planning.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to dedicate days to specific energies (like marketing, finance, or deep work)

✅ Why every founder needs a no-meeting zone (mine’s non-negotiable)

✅ The game-changing strategy session I do every week (and how we bake this into our Virtual PA support)

✅ How to fit thinking, strategy, and momentum into a 40-hour workweek

✅ And the simple rhythms that help high-performers win the week

This isn’t about hustle.

It’s about clarity, cadence, and choosing what to focus on — before your calendar and everybody else puts their demands on you.

If you're ready to step into the real CEO role in your business, focussing on absolutely the right things, this one’s for you.

🎧 Hit play and let's plan like a CEO.

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What if breaking your business was the best thing you ever did?

In this powerful and practical episode, Emma chats with business coach and multiple author Robin Waite about burnout, boundaries, and the bold decisions that helped him redesign his work – and his life.

Robin shares:

-His journey from marketing agency burnout to launching Fearless Business

-The 4-stage growth cycle every entrepreneur goes through (on repeat!)

-How to create “guilt-free time off” in a business built around you

-The surprising lessons behind his Ali Abdaal podcast appearance

-And why sometimes, the best thing you can do is press pause, reflect – and intentionally break what isn’t working

With wisdom, humour, and a lot of heart, Robin reminds us that success doesn’t come from doing more – it comes from doing what matters most.

🎁 Get your free signed copy of Take Your Shot: fearless.biz/tys

📺 Subscribe to Robin on YouTube: Robin Waite on YouTube

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