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Starting the Conversation

Starting the Conversation

Alice Benham 395 episodes Nov 10, 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

My successful clients adopt these 6 habits - and you should too (401)
My successful clients adopt these 6 habits - and you should too (401) Nov 10, 2026 19:38 Your 2027 growth is far less about what you do, and far more about how you do it. In this episode I'm unpacking the principles that, if adopted, will speed up your 2027 growth.  Join ON IT 2027 and save £100 with the earlybird price this week _____ Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails   
How Naomi found joy, balance and control after 7 years in business
How Naomi found joy, balance and control after 7 years in business Nov 6, 2026 27:53 When Naomi joined ON IT she had just let go of a major client and for the first time, was ready to ask herself what *she* wanted from her growth. In the last 18 months she has taken consistent action towards a business model that will match her previous income, but allow the work/life balance and fulfilment she'd been missing. Tune in to learn how.  Join ON IT 2027 and give yourself the structure
How to put your business first, even when client work feels urgent (399)
How to put your business first, even when client work feels urgent (399) Nov 3, 2026 21:16 If your growth always falls to the bottom of the list - this episode is for you. Put shortly, if you don't make time for your business you won't see the growth you deserve. The client work, admin and day-today work will always feel more urgent, but here's the mindset shift and routine that will help you make time for your business. ON IT 2027 Waitlist & Spaces - join the program that holds you acc
How Frankie hit consistent revenue goals every month and diversified her offers
How Frankie hit consistent revenue goals every month and diversified her offers Nov 2, 2026 30:38 In 2025 Frankie joined ON IT to get her new business off the ground, and this year she's used the program to maintain consistent revenue and diversify her offers - tune in to learn how. Join ON IT 2027 and give yourself the structure Frankie has used to achieve her growth.  _____ Connect with Frankie: Website - Instagram 
How Elizabeth worked less, protected against AI and maintained revenue
How Elizabeth worked less, protected against AI and maintained revenue Oct 30, 2026 25:08 Elizabeth entered this year with an established business, but ready to find more fulfilment and connection within her work. Her intentions were to spend less time on Zoom, reduce her 1:1 workload and protect herself from the rise of AI - and in this conversation we unpacked how she made that happen, and how coworking especially has played a key role. Join ON IT 2027 and give yourself the structure
How Faye broke a growth plateau by scaling her visibility and client bookings
How Faye broke a growth plateau by scaling her visibility and client bookings Oct 29, 2026 25:02 Faye has been in business for 17 years(!) and for the last few, has felt her growth begin to slow. This year, she's been working ON her business to get out of her comfort zone, increase her visibility, launch her own events and move the business forwards - listen in to learn how. Join ON IT 2027 and give yourself the structure Faye has used to achieve her growth. _____ Connect with Faye - Website,
How Rachel hit her 2026 revenue target by JUNE & hit record breaking sales
How Rachel hit her 2026 revenue target by JUNE & hit record breaking sales Oct 28, 2026 24:50 Rachel entered this year ready to focus on business growth after a pivot in 2025. And it's safe to say, she achieved that growth and then some! Tune in to learn how she increased her revenue, bounced back from challenges and prioritised the tracking habits that matter, but are so easily ignored.  Join ON IT 2027 and give yourself the structure Rachel has used to achieve her growth. _____ Connect w
You've hit a plateau, now what? How to kickstart your growth (394)
You've hit a plateau, now what? How to kickstart your growth (394) Oct 27, 2026 19:56 If your growth has slowed, or you're wondering where to take your business next - this episode is for you.  Tune in to reflect on why you feel stagnant, how to know if it's a bad thing and most importantly, what to do next to get new clarity and move forwards. Free 2027 Vision Workshop - clarify your next level of growth and learn how to make it happen in 2027  Join the ON IT 2027 Waitlist - be fi
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

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