Built Not Born In Business Podcast
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59 episodes
Marissa Firkins shares practical health and safety advice for smaller businesses, plus lessons on leadership, hiring, hybrid work, business growth and the realities of running a company.
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Practical ways to manage time, stay accountable and create more space for business growth without letting day-to-day operations take over.
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Emma Cromerty of EC Human Resources explains how small businesses can reduce HR risk through better recruitment, clear contracts, practical policies and regular employee conversations.
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Does a bigger team, higher turnover or faster growth really mean a more successful business? Chris and Helen discuss why the answer depends on profit, control, quality, agility and what the owner actually wants from the business.
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Why a business podcast can do far more than generate listens, from building trust and demonstrating expertise to creating weeks of reusable content from one conversation.
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A more personal episode with Chris and Helen Butler on working together as a married couple, business myths, productivity, disagreements, individual strengths and the lessons they have learned along the way.
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Chris and Helen discuss the emotional impact and filmmaking craft behind Netflix's Adolescence, and the difficult conversations it sparked about young people, social media and parenting.
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Chris and Helen explore when it is time to step away from work, why a break does not always mean switching off completely, and what time away can reveal about the business and the team.
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Chris and Helen reveal the thinking behind their new purpose-built podcast studio, from acoustics and flexible sets to DIY hire and full production support.
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What makes someone an entrepreneur? Chris and Helen compare definitions, debate whether every business owner fits the label, and discuss tenacity, risk, resilience and the realities of running a business.
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