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Starting the Conversation

Alice Benham
Starting the Conversation
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  • Starting the Conversation

    How I hit £100,000 profit last year - 7 steps to increase profit, not revenue (390)

    29/09/2026 | 29 mins.
    There's a lot of noise online about hitting 6 figures in revenue, but last year I hit a milestone that gets a lot less airtime - £100,000 in profit. Since my accountant told me I've been waiting for the right time to unpack this, as I believe transparency isn't just sharing my failures with you - it's unpacking the wins too. 
    Tune in to hear the exact steps I took to intentionally increase my profit and use Q4 to maximise that growth. 
    FREE RESOURCES:
    Sales Template - the exact spreadsheet I use to set and reverse engineer my targets: 
    100k Strategy Workshop - deep dive into how I maximise my Q4 growth with the right offers and marketing 
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    Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails
  • Starting the Conversation

    School drop-out to 17 year old entrepreneur - my business story (389)

    22/09/2026 | 30 mins.
    In almost 400 podcast episodes I've told a lot of other peoples' business stories, but never my own. Until today. I love hearing peoples origin stories. It's equal parts interesting and affirming to be reminded just how messy and in my case - accidental - the early days can be. 
    Tune in to learn about the first business I began age 15, the reason I quit school to be a professional elf (seriously, that's true) and how a hotel breakfast led me to run a business at 17. 
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    Ready to end the year strong? These free resources are for you:
    Q4 Sales Plan Template - set your revenue goal and reverse engineer it
    My 100k Strategy - free workshop unpacking how to maximise your results in Q4
    Your 2027 Vision - free workshop to clarify your vision and unpack the method that will get you there in 2027
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    Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails
  • Starting the Conversation

    Post-summer reset: how to get the back to school energy in your business (388)

    01/09/2026 | 16 mins.
    Remember that feeling of a new pencil case, a blank notebook and a completely clean slate? That's the exact energy we're bringing into our businesses this September.

    Trying to drag yourself back into the zone after time off can often feel like pushing a boulder uphill. Today, we're tackling how to bring that "back-to-school" energy into Q4 - hopefully, you'll start to feel genuinely excited about the months ahead.

    What did you think of today's episode? Let me know in the comments, and feel free to let me know if there's anything else you'd want to hear me share in the coming months.
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    Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails
  • Starting the Conversation

    How to take a month off without your business falling apart (387)

    28/07/2026 | 15 mins.
    Can you actually take a full month off from running a business?  I've taken every August off since 2020. I know that might sound a bit crazy depending on where you're at right now, but for me, it's just how my business operates. In today's episode, I'm breaking down the 4 steps that make this kind of structured time off possible. Spoiler: it's not about luck, it's just intentional planning. 
    How did today's episode land with you? If there's anything specific you want me to cover when I'm back in September, drop it in the comments or send me a DM over on Instagram.
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    Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails
  • Starting the Conversation

    How I fully switch off and keep evenings, weekends and holidays work-free (386)

    21/07/2026 | 13 mins.
    Struggle to switch off in the evenings, at weekends or for a holiday? As business owners, it can often feel hard to put boundaries in place which prevent work from spilling into all of our free time (and headspace). 
    In today's episode, I'm sharing the exact steps I've taken to finally get my evenings and weekends back. I've found it hard at times to figure out who Alice Benham is, away from Alice Benham Limited, so I hope sharing some of these practices helps you to navigate your own.  
    What did you think of today's episode? Let me know in the comments and feel free to let me know if there's anything else you'd want to hear me share!
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    Connect with me - Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Weekly Emails
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About Starting the Conversation
Tune in to hear from Alice Benham - strategist, speaker and best-selling author - as she debunks what it takes to grow, normalises the messy middle and documents her journey with transparency. Come for the actionable insights, stay for the reminder that you're not alone.
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