What’s Missing in Marketing Today?

Want to start a podcast that actually grows your business in 2025?In this episode, we talk with John, a podcast producer and freelancer, about how podcasts build deep trust with audiences, why audio-first content is the easiest way to start, and how business owners can use podcasting as part of a long-term marketing strategy.You’ll learn:Why podcasting builds trust better than any other formatHow to start a podcast with minimal equ...

How do dyslexia, neurodiversity, and life experiences shape work ethic and success in business?In this personal episode, I sit down with my mum for an honest conversation about resilience, mindset, and the lessons that shaped my entrepreneurial journey.You’ll learn:How growing up with dyslexia built resilience and creative problem-solvingWhy work ethic and self-belief matter more than raw talentHow neurodiversity can fuel creativit...

Struggling to grow your business on social media in 2025?In this episode of the Brunton Media Podcast, social media consultant Dan Bull shares practical strategies for small business owners to simplify their marketing, choose the right platform (LinkedIn vs Facebook), and achieve real results without burning out.Whether you're a service-based entrepreneur, freelancer, or small business owner, this episode is packed with actiona...

Why does branding matter more than ever in 2025?In this episode, I sit down with Christine Hammacott (ArtofComms) to talk about brand strategy, AI, and how business owners can say no to the wrong opportunities to build a business that feels aligned and sustainable.You’ll learn:Why branding is a foundation for business growth (not just visuals)How to know when it’s time to rebrand (and when it’s not)Balancing personal brand vs busin...

Can you build a thriving business while neurodivergent and climbing out of debt? Maddie did.In this honest and powerful episode, I sit down with ADHD business coach and author Maddie Alexander-Grout to talk about neurodiversity, money mindset, burnout, authenticity, and the real side of entrepreneurship.We cover:💬 From £40k in debt to 6-figure coaching🧠 How ADHD and neurodivergence impact business & burnout🛑 Why Maddie refus...

What does it really take to run a business today — and stay sane while doing it?In this episode of the Honest Business Podcast, I sit down with Alex for an unfiltered conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and the identity shifts that come with growing something of your own.We talk openly about:→ Navigating burnout and overwhelm→ Building a trusted brand without pretending→ Balancing creativity and business growth→ Managi...

How do you turn a struggling pub into a viral hospitality success — without spending a penny on ads?In this episode, we explore how The Old Mill in Salisbury was transformed using a customer-first strategy, powerful social storytelling, AI tools like ChatGPT, and year-round events that bring in crowds — all while staying true to their brand.What we cover:✅ Hospitality business marketing without paid ads✅ Building a gluten-free dini...

Can a small, family-run shop become the heartbeat of a community? Andy’s story says yes.In this episode, we sit down with Andy from The Courtyard Marketplace in Wilton, an artisan food and eco shop built on resilience, values, and connection.From being made redundant to becoming a trusted local brand, Andy shares:→ How he built a community-focused business from scratch→ What it took to pivot during COVID while staying true to his r...

Ever wondered what it's actually like to run a salon? In this episode, I sit down with my hairdresser — and the owner of Sorin Hair Studio — for an honest, no-fluff conversation about building a beauty business, staying creative, and what clients don’t see behind the scenes.We cover everything from building trust with customers to dealing with self-doubt as a business owner — and how content creation plays a role in standing ou...

What does it mean to walk away from a “successful” agency life — with £70K/month revenue, big clients, and a talented team — to build something slower, simpler, and more human?In this raw, real conversation, I sit down with Jack, founder of The Content Club, to unpack:The hidden cost of agency growthWhy burnout made him rethink everythingThe rise of DIY content and community-first creationWhy AI is here to stay — but doesn’t replac...

If you’re thinking about launching a podcast, worried about showing up on camera, or trying to keep up with all the AI hype — this episode is for you.In this full conversation with James Gayle from Southampton Podcast Studios, we talk about:📌 Why most people don’t post content — and how to move past it📌 The psychology behind video fear📌 What the “TikTok-ification” of social media means for your brand📌 How to balance quality, qu...

Welcome back everyone, this week I would love to share an interview with Mike Roberts. Mike works a lot with helping us re-humans us within content! Of course, we needed to start talking about why you should even think about re-humanizing your content in the first place. I also wanted to ask Mike, how and why should we look to create a video in the first place? but also where does evergreen content sit on our digital landscape ...

Welcome back everyone, this week I would like to share an interview I hosted with TJ Gabriel. TJ helps bussiness owners with their cold/warm outreach. So of course we talked about it, but of course wanted to share this chat, by asking TJ, how would he help someone with starting out with cold outreach, as I know so many people find it really challenging! Also, helping you re-frame what and how cold really is? But also why th...

Welcome back everyone, this week I would love to share an interview I was able to host with Adam Abel. I was able to first meet Adam at the Phoenix Stars cheerleader as they were one of my first clients, as part of my mission to showcase what Salisbury has to offer, I was able to cover their showcase last year. When Adam was hosting, this show, he shared about the very tragic passing of his mother. That led to him, creating his ...

Welcome back everyone, this week I would love to share an interview I was lucky enough to be able to host, with Lenny Wood. Lenny has been in marketing for 17 years and chose to work for himself during the pandemic! he works with everyone from solo business owners up to the likes of Sainsbury's. Something I and Lenny are HUGE Believer in is, "Marking pays for tomorrow, Sales pays for today", this idea is something ...

Welcome back everyone, this week I would love to share an interview I did last year, with Jonny Umoru. Jonny helps bussiness owners convert more leads through email marketing! So of course I wanted to talk to him about that, but also the progress overall when it comes to getting leads for your bussiness, everyone is looking for a golden way of getting leads into your bussiness. We talk about the honest answer, being it really down...

Welcome back everyone, this week I would love to share an interview I was able to have, with Wendy Griffith! Wendy helps small bussiness first understand digital marketing, as well as a health and wellness coach!

We of course explored, basic forms of digital marketing, a lot of a few time vs vaule ideas, when it comes to how we price our work!

As well as answering, a wider question around "Can I / Should I still ma...

Welcome back everyone, this week I would love to share an interview I had with Rob Whitham. Rob runs Whitham Print Services, so of course we were able to talk about the pros and cons when it comes to doing print marketing. As well as exploring Rob's background in working with some of the larger brands in the world. As well as an understanding of content marketing, and why a small business, should think of building a stronge...

Welcome back everyone, this week I was given the opportunity to meet and interview Chris Fenning, who helps people communicate better. Chris uses video a lot in his bussiness whether that is through social media, filming online training, or being on stage, at events that he may be speaking at. Firstly wanted to start to show, by explaining how I and Chris was able to connect, as normally guests would come from "someone you ...