Focus on the Fun Stuff

By: Emma Mills
  • Summary

  • Welcome to "Focus on the Fun Stuff" the podcast where we dive into what it takes to focus on the things you love in your business and enjoy the journey.

    We'll explore how to get more of those days where you're in the flow, loving what you're doing and using your unique abilities and passions.

    Many business owners find themselves down in the weeds, overwhelmed, stuck at a certain revenue level, limited by team size, or constantly time-poor.


    Often, it's a combination of all these challenges.


    If you’ve ever looked at another successful, ambitious happy business owner and wondered ‘How did they do that?’

    I’ve totally done the same thing.

    And Focus on the fun Stuff explores how they did it.

    © 2024 Focus on the Fun Stuff
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Episodes
  • Lessons from an 8 figure Exit: Adam Kara's strategy on building a business to sell
    Nov 1 2024

    Emma Mills sits down with entrepreneur Adam Kara, founder of Coaching Culture and Learning Heroes for an exciting conversation about how he scaled and exited his business for 8 figures inside 3 years.

    Adams, known for his no nonsense, straight talking approach to building and selling businesses and he shares invaluable lessons from his entrepreneurial journey.

    In Adam’s episode, you’ll discover:

    · The back-to-front way to look at your business if you ever want to sell it

    · How to shift your mindset to build a business that’ll attract buyers

    · The common misconceptions loads of us have about when it comes to working out the value of our businesses

    · And how shedding one decent revenue stream actually kickstarted the REAL growth Adam’s business needed before selling


    This episode is packed with wisdom on how to build a business that’s built to sell and Adam’s big hairy goal to be a billionaire 💥💵


    You can connect with Adam here:
    https://www.facebook.com/AdamKaraOfficial/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamkara1/

    Connect with Emma!

    Get my weekly newsletter here with actionable tips and strategies from me every single Sunday on how you can plan to Win The Week

    • Follow Me:
    • Instagram: Emma MIPA
    • LinkedIn: Emma Mills
    • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaMills
    • Websites:
      • EmmaMills.co.uk
      • Mi-PA.co.uk

    Reviews and Feedback:

    Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us!

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

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    55 mins
  • Creating Motivated Teams and Systemizing Company Culture with Mike Jones
    Oct 25 2024

    Emma sits down with Mike Jones the founder of "Better Happy," to discuss the journey of running a successful business without sacrificing your personal well-being.

    Mike shares his journey from military service to owning a CrossFit gym, and eventually establishing "Better Happy," a company dedicated to fostering healthier work environments. They dive deep into the core topics of crafting a sustainable business strategy, the emerging importance of cultural engagement in the workplace, and the complex dynamics of effective leadership.

    In this episode, we dive deep into:

    🔍 The Importance of Strategy: Mike emphasises how a well-crafted business strategy can fulfill both personal and financial goals.

    🤝 Engagement & Culture: Discover why creating a motivating and fulfilling work culture is more crucial than ever.

    👥 Leadership Dynamics: Uncover the common missteps business owners make when assuming their leadership team thinks like them.

    🌿 Health & Performance: Learn about a framework that can help you manage long-term strategy for sustainable success.

    ✨ Overcoming Burnout: Mike’s journey from burnout to creating a balanced work-life system.

    Don't miss out on the engaging stories, valuable lessons, and practical tips for business owners feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or in need of a fresh perspective. 🎧

    Connect with Mike:

    My site and free weekly newsletter for business owners/leaders and managers: www.mikejones.live

    Offer for Focus on the Fun stuff listeners: Better Happy have a new course - Better Happy Business Systems, which is free for listeners in exchange for feedback and or sharing of their wins from implementation.

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-jones3/

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@BetterHappyWithMike

    Connect with Emma!

    Get my weekly newsletter here with actionable tips and strategies from me every single Sunday on how you can plan to Win The Week

    • Follow Me:
    • Instagram: Emma MIPA
    • LinkedIn: Emma Mills
    • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaMills
    • Websites:
      • EmmaMills.co.uk
      • Mi-PA.co.uk

    Reviews and Feedback:

    Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us!

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

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    57 mins
  • Business and Success from your Soul: Dawn McGruer's principles for creating a business you love
    Oct 18 2024

    In this episode, Emma sits down with friend and client Dawn McGruer, a seasoned entrepreneur of 20 years, best selling author and host of Dawn of a new Era which is a global top 3% podcast. Dawn is the perfect example of mastering the art of work-life balance whilst focusing hugely on profitability in a business that you love.

    Dawn shares the non negotiables in her week and how she completely re-engineered the businesses that no longer served her version of what was important to her and what success looks like.

    Learn how she personalises her schedule to:
    -Avoid monotony
    -Leverage her time
    -Delegate non-essential tasks to maintain mental clarity

    Dawn also shares the impacts of masterminds and retreats, and the significance of steering clear of distractions to stay focused on core business goals.

    Tune in to discover how you can scale your business without sacrificing your joy and fulfilment all while focusing on the fun stuff 🫶🏼

    For more insights from Dawn, visit her website www.dawnmcgruer.com where you can find her podcast, books, and an array of other resources aimed at helping you thrive both personally and professionally.

    Follow Dawn:
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/businessconsort
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/businessconsort/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dawnmcgruer/


    Connect with Emma!

    Get my weekly newsletter here with actionable tips and strategies from me every single Sunday on how you can plan to Win The Week

    • Follow Me:
    • Instagram: Emma MIPA
    • LinkedIn: Emma Mills
    • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaMills
    • Websites:
      • EmmaMills.co.uk
      • Mi-PA.co.uk

    Reviews and Feedback:

    Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us!

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

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    51 mins

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