Your Mind Your Business
Your Mind Your Business
Podcast Description
Welcome to Your Mind Your Business: The Real Talk Podcast for EntrepreneursIn a world where social media showcases polished success stories, we shine a light on the grit, grind, and resilience it truly takes to build a business. From sleepless nights to setbacks, we tackle the raw realities of entrepreneurship that often go unspoken.Too often, the emotional and mental toll of running a business leaves entrepreneurs feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and full of self-doubt. That’s why this podcast is here—to provide a real, unfiltered look at the challenges behind the success and to remind business owners that they are not alone on this journey.💡 What We Offer:Honest conversations about the mental and emotional toll of entrepreneurship.Insights into overcoming challenges like burnout, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome.Stories that inspire, motivate, and bring authenticity to the entrepreneurial narrative.Join us as we move past the highlight reels and dive into the truths of building a business, offering support and actionable advice to help you thrive.🔔 Subscribe now for real talk on entrepreneurship, business growth, and mindset!#EntrepreneurshipPodcast #BusinessMindset #EntrepreneurLife #MentalHealthForEntrepreneurs #StartupStories #OvercomingSetbacks #AuthenticEntrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast
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The podcast focuses on the emotional and mental challenges of entrepreneurship, featuring topics such as overcoming burnout, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome with examples like Matt Anderson's journey through financial hardships and Asha Bhalsod's balance of motherhood and running a consultancy, highlighting the importance of resilience and the definition of success.
Welcome to Your Mind Your Business: The Real Talk Podcast for Entrepreneurs
In a world where social media showcases polished success stories, we shine a light on the grit, grind, and resilience it truly takes to build a business. From sleepless nights to setbacks, we tackle the raw realities of entrepreneurship that often go unspoken.
Too often, the emotional and mental toll of running a business leaves entrepreneurs feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and full of self-doubt. That’s why this podcast is here—to provide a real, unfiltered look at the challenges behind the success and to remind business owners that they are not alone on this journey.
💡 What We Offer:
- Honest conversations about the mental and emotional toll of entrepreneurship.
- Insights into overcoming challenges like burnout, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome.
- Stories that inspire, motivate, and bring authenticity to the entrepreneurial narrative.
Join us as we move past the highlight reels and dive into the truths of building a business, offering support and actionable advice to help you thrive.
🔔 Subscribe now for real talk on entrepreneurship, business growth, and mindset!
#EntrepreneurshipPodcast #BusinessMindset #EntrepreneurLife #MentalHealthForEntrepreneurs #StartupStories #OvercomingSetbacks #AuthenticEntrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast
In this episode of Your Mind Your Business, host Carina McLeod from eCommerce Nurse, sits down with James Melhuish, Director of Pocknells Wealth Management, to dive into the realities of transitioning from self-employed financial advisor to business owner, navigating regulation challenges, and building a wealth management firm centered on genuine client relationships.
Chapters:
[00:01:00] Introduction and James's Background
[00:08:30] Early Career Journey – From Deloitte to Financial Advisory
[00:18:45] The Transition from Employed to Self-Employment
[00:28:15] Starting Pock Knells Wealth Management with John
[00:42:00] The Regulation Challenge – Nearly Two Years to Authorisation
[00:55:30] Scaling the Business and Recruitment Hurdles
[01:08:20] Building an Advisory Board and Support Network
[01:18:45] Work-Life Balance and Personal Health Priorities
💡 Topics Covered:
✅ The influence of entrepreneurial parents and witnessing business ownership from a young age
✅ Transitioning through three stages: employed, self-employed, and business owner in financial services
✅ The brutal reality of FCA regulation—a nearly two-year journey to authorization while raising twins
✅ Why doing business with friends and family can be your greatest strength when built on trust and shared values
✅ The power of creating an advisory board from your client base for honest feedback and guidance
✅ Recruiting people who complement rather than replicate your strengths and style
✅ The importance of putting yourself on the same priority level as your business for long-term success
🔥 ”I will go and dig holes for a living to provide for my family—I'm desensitised to money, and that makes entrepreneurship less scary.”
💼 ”The feeling of not letting him down was the biggest challenge—having a co-director gives you strength, but it also gives you accountability.”
📌 If you're a financial advisor considering starting your own firm, a business owner thinking about recruitment and scaling, or anyone navigating the balance between doing the work you love and building a sustainable business, this episode offers raw, practical insights from someone in the thick of it.
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