If you want to learn more about building an effective team, the challenges of delegation, and the importance of balancing personal well-being with business growth....you are in the right place!

Justin Blackhurst is an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Digital Next, a multi-million pound digital agency specialising in search marketing and renowned for helping businesses grow online. Starting his business from home with zero investment in 2009, he has transformed Digital Next into a well-established agency working with some of the world's largest brands.

In this episode Emma and Justin discuss team growth and hiring, outsourcing, the challenges of delegation and finding the fun stuff in your business.

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• Company Website: www.digitalnext.co.uk

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Thanks so much for listening to Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together! 🌟

Hey everyone! Welcome to the very first episode of "Focus on the Fun Stuff" with me, Emma Mills. I’m super excited to finally kick off this podcast.

If you’re a business owner feeling bogged down and needing a dose of fun and freedom in your work life, then you’re in the right place!

Let’s get into why I started this podcast and what’s in store for you!

What We Talked About:

• Kickoff:
  • I finally did it! After years of making weekly videos, I’m diving into the podcast world.
• Who’s This For?:
  • If you’re overwhelmed, stuck in the daily grind, or just want to enjoy running your business more – this is for you.
• A Little About Me:
  • I started Mi PA, a leading UK virtual PA support business, back in 2008. Trust me, it hasn’t always been a fun ride!
  • I've faced the ups and downs of being a business owner, from burnout to breakthrough moments.
• What To Expect:
  • I’ll be sharing my own strategies and stories to help you love your business journey.
  • Exciting guest interviews with business owners who’ve been there, done that, and love what they do.
  • Topics like setting priorities, focusing on what matters, and finding that elusive work-life balance.
• The Magic of Shared Stories:
  • Nothing beats hearing from other business owners who understand what you’re going through.
• Join the Conversation:
  • Let’s make this a two-way street. Find me on social media, share your thoughts, and let me know what you want to hear about.
  • Next up, we’ve got an incredible guest, Vikas Shah MBE, so stay tuned!

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Thanks so much for listening to the first episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together! 🌟

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In this episode of Mi TV, join host Emma Mills as she dives deep into the journey and insights of Vikas Shah MBE, a successful entrepreneur, investor, and educator. Vikas opens up about the importance of mental health, the reality of entrepreneurship, and his impactful work in non-profit sectors.

- The significance of prioritizing mental and physical health for sustained performance.

- Vikas Shah's personal struggles with anxiety, depression, and the critical turning point towards recovery.

- Debunking the myths of "grind culture" and the importance of seeking professional help.

- Openly discussing mental health in professional settings to foster supportive environments.

- Vikas's experiences and contributions to non-profits, and the lessons business leaders can learn from them.

You can connect with Vikas here: https://vikas.work/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikasshahlinkedin
https://x.com/MrVikas