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Alice Benham 395 Episodes Oct 20, 2026

Hosted by Alice Benham, a UK-based business strategist, speaker and best-selling author, the show explores what it really takes to grow a business and a career. She debunks common myths about success, normalises the messy middle of building something, and shares her own journey with honesty and transparency. Episodes blend practical, actionable advice with candid reflection, aimed at people navigating self-employment or entrepreneurship. The tone is supportive and reassuring, reminding listeners that they are not alone in the process.

Episodes

Why you hate your business, and how to make it work for YOU (393)
Why you hate your business, and how to make it work for YOU (393) Oct 20, 2026 20:08 Ever feel like your business is working for everyone but you? This episode is for you.  Let's unpack why you're feeling unfulfilled in your business and what it practically looks like to define and work towards our definition of success. Let's give you the fulfilment, time freedom and reward you deserve.  Free Resources: 2027 Vision Workshop - clarify your definition of success and make it happen
Want more consistent and steady results? These 6 steps will unlock it (392)
Want more consistent and steady results? These 6 steps will unlock it (392) Oct 13, 2026 22:02 If your business growth feels like a constant cycle of busy months, quiet months and wondering what's coming next, this episode is for you. Over 60% of business owners I surveyed said they wanted more consistent results. But what if consistency isn't actually what we should be aiming for? In this episode, I'm sharing 6 practical ways to create more predictable, sustainable growth in your business.
5 reasons my content was failing and how I fixed the strategy (391)
5 reasons my content was failing and how I fixed the strategy (391) Oct 6, 2026 29:55 If your marketing isn't as consistent, strategic or effective as you'd like, then this is the episode for you.  I'm breaking down exactly why my content was failing and most importantly - the 5 practical steps I took to solve the issues and move forwards strategically. No blueprints or fluffy advice here, just an honest chat about why marketing is so challenging and how I've taken back control. 
How I hit £100,000 profit last year - 7 steps to increase profit, not revenue (390)
How I hit £100,000 profit last year - 7 steps to increase profit, not revenue (390) Sep 29, 2026 29:45 There's a lot of noise online about hitting 6 figures in revenue, but last year I hit a milestone that gets a lot less airtime - £100,000 in profit. Since my accountant told me I've been waiting for the right time to unpack this, as I believe transparency isn't just sharing my failures with you - it's unpacking the wins too.  Tune in to hear the exact steps I took to intentionally increase my prof
School drop-out to 17 year old entrepreneur - my business story (389)
School drop-out to 17 year old entrepreneur - my business story (389) Sep 22, 2026 30:48 In almost 400 podcast episodes I've told a lot of other peoples' business stories, but never my own. Until today. I love hearing peoples origin stories. It's equal parts interesting and affirming to be reminded just how messy and in my case - accidental - the early days can be.  Tune in to learn about the first business I began age 15, the reason I quit school to be a professional elf (seriously,
Post-summer reset: how to get the back to school energy in your business (388)
Post-summer reset: how to get the back to school energy in your business (388) Sep 1, 2026 16:49 Remember that feeling of a new pencil case, a blank notebook and a completely clean slate? That's the exact energy we're bringing into our businesses this September. Trying to drag yourself back into the zone after time off can often feel like pushing a boulder uphill. Today, we're tackling how to bring that "back-to-school" energy into Q4 - hopefully, you'll start to feel genuinely excited about
How to take a month off without your business falling apart (387)
How to take a month off without your business falling apart (387) Jul 28, 2026 15:35 Can you actually take a full month off from running a business?  I've taken every August off since 2020. I know that might sound a bit crazy depending on where you're at right now, but for me, it's just how my business operates. In today's episode, I'm breaking down the 4 steps that make this kind of structured time off possible. Spoiler: it's not about luck, it's just intentional planning.  How d
How I fully switch off and keep evenings, weekends and holidays work-free (386)
How I fully switch off and keep evenings, weekends and holidays work-free (386) Jul 21, 2026 13:00 Struggle to switch off in the evenings, at weekends or for a holiday? As business owners, it can often feel hard to put boundaries in place which prevent work from spilling into all of our free time (and headspace).  In today's episode, I'm sharing the exact steps I've taken to finally get my evenings and weekends back. I've found it hard at times to figure out who Alice Benham is, away from Alice
How I survive during a busy period (without burning out) (385)
How I survive during a busy period (without burning out) (385) Jul 14, 2026 15:52 I am busier than I've been in a long time..! Between back-to-back launches, brand partnerships, and traveling for work, my capacity has been tested.   Being busy is part of the journey when running a business so in today's episode I'm giving you my survival guide - a system I've developed over the last few years to help when things begin to ramp up.  As always, I would love to hear your thoughts o
4 steps to maximise your financial growth in your business (384)
4 steps to maximise your financial growth in your business (384) Jul 7, 2026 16:21 We talk a lot about how to make more money, but what happens next?  For a lot of us, the honest answer is nothing - we just let it sit in our bank account. While having a healthy buffer feels safe or paying yourself more feels nice, leaving your business finances completely idle means you're missing out on a massive opportunity to spark your next stage of growth. In this episode, we're unpacking e
Set mid-year goals you'll actually achieve in 5 proven steps (383)
Set mid-year goals you'll actually achieve in 5 proven steps (383) Jun 30, 2026 21:12 Has this year run away with you? With just 6 months left before 2027, today we're sitting down to discuss how to set midyear goals that you'll actually achieve.  Ready to apply these steps to your goal setting? ON IT is the perfect way to stay accountable to your goals. The doors are closing this Friday and won't open again this year - click here to find out more and join us before the Q3 goal set
4 habits my successful clients never skip (382)
4 habits my successful clients never skip (382) Jun 23, 2026 16:23 Want a glimpse into the workings of a successful business? As a strategist, I work with hundreds of different entrepreneurs, every single year. What comes with that is learning various habits that you could adopt, today, to become the most successful version of yourself.  Ready to adopt these habits consistently? The doors to my core program ON IT are now open for the only time this year - to find

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