🎙️ Marketing Moments with Mark & Susan — Episode 1 Welcome to the first of many Marketing Moments with Mark & Susan — your fast, friendly dose of marketing and content inspiration that actually works in the real world. Mark, known as Mr. Marketing, brings decades of small-business strategy and profit-boosting insights. Susan, your “Susan on your Shoulder”, helps you turn those ideas into easy-peasy, high-value content that connects and converts. In this inaugural episode, they unpack...

In this episode, it was my pleasure to catch up with Stuart Holcroft, Sports and Life Performance Specialist and founder of Fearless Putting Ltd. Stuart shares his journey from Award -winning RAF officer to entrepreneur, blending psychology and neurotech to help people improve their focus, sleep and overall wellbeing. It’s a fascinating and down to earth conversation about health, discipline, and building a business that genuinely helps others. His RAF career and a love of psychology le...

In this inspiring conversation, Bige Turan shares how she went from English literature graduate to teacher, book translator, and now a creative force behind a family psychology practice in Crete. Start a conversation with looking at Freelancing truths: discipline, self-motivation, working alone. Something that all entrepreneurs, and especially solopreneurs, face regularly. We unpack the realities of freelancing (discipline, loneliness, self-management), the art of translation beyond wo...

This is the very first in a look back at legacy episodes, where we revisit some of the most powerful moments from earlier recordings. In this conversation, coach Dave Rindl shares why problems often point towards an unspoken vision, why compartmentalising life rarely works, and how real transformation comes from being willing to face the uncomfortable. He speaks about holistic coaching, fear of failure, and the freedom that comes when we realise we’ll survive setbacks. Dave also reflects on...

In this episode, Keith Robinson shares his 17-year exploration into cardiovascular health and the role of nitric oxide in circulation. We discuss common signs of poor blood flow such as cold hands or feet and raised blood pressure, and why lifestyle and nutrition may influence arterial flexibility. Keith outlines “cleaning” plaque, the idea of supporting nitric oxide production, and a three-part nutrition protocol he uses with clients. We also touch on sport performance, tracking progress, ...

I have been truly honoured to be joined by Adriana Reid, Founder and CEO of Be2Be-Coaching. Adriana’s mission is rooted in a simple but powerful truth: we are not broken. She believes nothing needs fixing. Instead, we are wounded, and those wounds can be healed when we create the space to return to our true selves. With more than 25 years of research, a master’s in education and family counselling, and a deep immersion in fields such as quantum physics, human development, spirituality, and fa...

In this episode we welcome Steve DeVane back! Steve talks about the different ways you can tell a story to engage and inform your clients about you a huge part of the know like and trust element that is essential for all business, and most tespecially entrepreneurs More about Steve in his own words: "Over the years, I’ve taken just about every personality test you can imagine. And no matter the format, two things always show up: I’m wired to analyze. And I’m driven to help people grow. My c...

The insights on this conversation, about teacher work life balance, can be very easily applied to you the entrepreneur, or you a dedicated employee. There needs to be balance while still achieving amazing goals for the people you serve. In this conversation Gareth gives solid advice about how to balance life and work will still be in absolutely excellent at what you do. And check the end, here below, ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ as Gareth has a fabulous present for you if you are listening before mid sept...

In this episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy podcast, I’m joined by website expert Philippa Gamse - digital strategist, international speaker, and best-selling author of Website Wealth: A Business Leader’s Guide to Driving Real Value from Your Analytics. Philippa has reviewed over 5,000 websites, and in her words, “there are ROI opportunities in virtually every one.” She helps business owners stop flying blind, eliminate marketing waste, and use their existing data to uncover hidd...

In this heartwarming episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast, I’m joined by friend, teacher, and talented author Carrie Evans. We talk about her international teaching adventures, the inspiration behind her book The Fun We Had, and the joyful chaos of life - from classroom mishaps to navigating publishing in retirement. Carrie shares: Stories from around the world — from Crete to the UAE to car boot sales in the UK!Her wonderfully unplanned journey into authorshipHonest insights in...

In this episode I sit down with Sunny Wells — the inspiring founder behind a gluten-free food business that’s turning heads and winning awards as it gets off the ground. Sonny opens up about living with coeliac disease, the spark that led him to launch his brand, and what it really felt like to win the Elevator of Dreams competition, judged by none other than Simon Squibb and Richard Branson. We talk food, funding, and what it takes to build something that truly matters - including plans for ...

🎙 If You Don’t Have This, You Don’t Have a Business In this solo episode, I’m cutting straight to the point: if you’re not building an email list, you don’t have a business - you have an audience on borrowed ground. I’ll break down why email marketing isn’t optional, how it builds real connection and ownership, and the first steps to get started. If you're serious about growing a brand, selling a product, or making your side hustle sustainable - this is the one episode you can’t skip. Do mess...

Welcome back to the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast, and today I’m thrilled to introduce a very special guest – the quietly brilliant and wonderfully wise Susannah Ross. Susanna is a writer, editor, trainer, and consultant who’s spent a lifetime helping others find clarity in their words. She began her career as a journalist for the BBC World Service, reporting from Portugal during the revolution and later becoming Deputy Editor of World Service News. She’s trained journalists across the ...

In this episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast, I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with the extraordinary Wendy Firmin Price – equine-assisted therapeutic coach, award-winning author, and fierce advocate for authenticity in life and business. Wendy doesn’t just talk about healing and leadership - she lives it. From working with troubled teens and burnt-out entrepreneurs, to transforming trauma through the wisdom of horses, Wendy's journey is raw, real, and deeply inspiring. ...

Welcome to this episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast! Today I’m joined by the brilliant Nadege Minois, a solopreneur, scientist, and project management expert who supports small businesses in turning big ideas into real, finished projects. With over two decades of international experience, Nadege brings both technical know-how and practical wisdom to the table. In this conversation, we explore the common pitfalls small businesses, in particular, face when managing project...

In this episode, I’m joined once more by Dr Rebecca Williams, retired GP with nearly 25 years of experience in the Scottish Borders, and the founder of Williams Stress Management. Rebecca works with individuals and organisations to reduce the impact of stress on health, life, and work with science-backed strategies and real-world wisdom. Through workshops, webinars, and 1-to-1 sessions, Rebecca offers personalised, practical support rooted in both her medical background and a deep understandi...

This is the first in our new Midweek Mini series – shorter episodes with returning guests sharing honest insights and updates from the entrepreneurial front line. In this bite-sized chat, I’m joined again by Kate Bodrova, co-founder of Amazy UK – a platform supporting educators to build, share, and track interactive learning content. We talk about: The reality of starting a business in a new countryCultural challenges (and how AI helps decode politeness!)Why progress often takes years – and t...

🎧 A Conversation with Sami Azem about Saving Smarter at Home In this episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur Sami Azem, whose mission is simple but ambitious: to help UK households save money – not through gimmicks, but with smart, actionable solutions you’ve probably never heard of. Sami is the founder of Luminiera, a new savings platform currently in beta testing. His goal? For it it become the go-to app for household savings - guiding you to everything from shower-flow regulators to tax tips, ...

(Please remember there is no intention to give investment advice) In this episode, we sit down for our second conversation with Saif, a leading Dubai property advisor, who takes us step-by-step through the Emirate’s real-estate landscape -from off-plan mechanics and escrow safeguards to the true costs of entry (think ~£204K for a one-bed plus 20% deposit and 4% DLD fee). This episode addresses the question a first time buyer, or potential private homeowner in the UAE, will ask ...

We love to say we “overdeliver” in business - but do we really? Just back from a recent trip to the UAE, I’m reflecting on what true service and intentional excellence look like. From seamless customer experiences to how the government supports both people and industries, this episode is about the powerful (and often underappreciated) lessons we can learn from the UAE. Here’s what I explore: The real meaning of world-class serviceHow safety, cleanliness, and calm are built into daily lifeThe ...