Focus on the Fun Stuff
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.
Episodes
In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Jason Graystone, who achieved financial freedom by the age of 30. But Jason’s story isn’t about chasing numbers - it’s about building a life you truly love.
We dive into the lessons from his book Always Free, exploring why time freedom is just as important as financial freedom, and how aligning your life with your ...
In this solo episode, Emma shares the exact process she uses to stop founders from being “the glue” that holds everything together, and instead build a business that works for them - not the other way around.
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify where you’re still holding on too tightly
- Delegate with confidence and clarity
- Protect your most valuable asset - you
- Redesign your role so you can lead from the front, focus on the b...
From humble beginnings in Burnley to sharing stages with Bill Clinton and building multiple 7-figure businesses, John Lee knows what it takes to scale fast and stay ahead.
In this eye-opening episode, John joins Emma to share his journey-and exactly how he uses AI, content, and leverage to build wealth and create massive opportunities.
🎯 You’ll learn:
- How John built his first million by 27
- The #1 mindset shift every ...
Feeling like nothing works without you in your business? Like if you took one day off, everything would fall apart?
You’re not alone - but you’re also not stuck.
In this solo episode, Emma gets real about the mindset shift every founder has to make if they want to scale without burning out. She shares how even the most high-performing entrepreneurs start small when it comes to delegation - and reveals the 106 most commo...
Forget everything you think you know about business awards.
In this powerful and practical episode, Emma sits down with award strategist and international judge Donna O’Toole, founder of August Recognition, to reveal how strategic recognition can transform your brand, boost your team, and even increase your business’s exit value.
Inside this episode:
- How to use awards as a strategic growth tool (not just a vanity met...
Tired of feeling busy but never actually moving the needle?
In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the weekly planning structure that keeps me out of the weeds and fully focused on what matters most.
Whether you’re juggling client work, team management, or 1,000 Slack notifications — this episode will show you how to take back control of your week using CEO-level planning.
You’ll learn:
✅ How to dedicate da...
What if breaking your business was the best thing you ever did?
In this powerful and practical episode, Emma chats with business coach and multiple author Robin Waite about burnout, boundaries, and the bold decisions that helped him redesign his work – and his life.
Robin shares:
-His journey from marketing agency burnout to launching Fearless Business
-The 4-stage growth cycle every entrepreneur goes through (on repeat!)
...
You’re ticking boxes, clearing emails, rushing from one thing to the next…
But why do you still feel behind?
In this solo episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, Emma Mills dives into one of the biggest mindset shifts every overwhelmed entrepreneur needs to make: productivity is not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters.
Inside this high-impact episode:
️-Why doing more = staying stuck
-The power of intention over in...
Tired of chasing leads and constantly being “on” just to keep business coming in?
In this episode, I’m joined by Gary Das—mortgage broker turned business coach—who shares how he built his brand and scaled his business organically through social media. No paid ads, no gimmicks—just smart systems and consistent content that works.
We cover:
How to turn content into consistent, high-quality leads
Why automation and delegat...
Is AI coming for your job? Or is it the tool that will help your business grow faster, smarter, and with less stress?
In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, I’m joined by business strategist Lee Russel to explore what AI really means for small business owners right now.
We break down:
🤖 What AI is (and what it definitely isn’t)
🚫 Why panic is the wrong move—and what to do instead
⚡ How to start using AI today to save...
If you’ve ever thought that simply delegating tasks was the key to freedom, think again.
In this episode, I’m unpacking why task-based support isn’t enough — and why what you really need is a true driver of progress: an Executive Assistant.
I'll share insights from 17 years of experience working with business owners, explaining the powerful difference between having someone who just takes orders and someone who p...
Feeling overwhelmed even though you’ve technically delegated? You’re not alone.
In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, Emma Mills unpacks the real reason your delegation isn’t working — and what to do instead. From “phantom delegation” to the most common time-sucking traps business owners fall into, Emma shares her proven PAUSE framework to help you reclaim your energy, clarity, and calendar.
You’ll learn:
- The 3...
Ever feel like you know exactly what to do in your business—but you’re still not doing it?
You’re not lazy. You don’t need another strategy.
You need a shift in how you think.
This week on Focus on the Fun Stuff, I’m joined by Terry Gormley, founder of The Mindshaper Academy and creator of the life-changing course The Will to Act.
Terry helps business owners bridge the gap between knowing and doing. We dive deep into:
Why...
Ever feel like your business should be further ahead by now?
In this no-fluff episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur, investor, and scale-up expert Dan Bradbury—a man who went from £109,000 in debt to multiple 7-figure business exits.
We talk about:
🔥 Why most businesses are unsellable (and how to fix yours)
📉 The harsh truth about revenue goals and ego-driven decisions
🧠 How your blind spots are quietly costing you thousa...
Discover why knowing your true hourly rate makes delegation a no-brainer — and how to use it to free up your time and increase your income.
Still doing £30, £40, £50 tasks in your £100/hour zone?
In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the simplest mindset shifts that’ll change how you run your business — forever.
You’ll learn how to calculate your true hourly rate based on the life you actually want to live (think: 6...
What does it really take to build not one, but two £100M+ businesses—and still enjoy the ride?
In this episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, Emma sits down with James Cole, founder of Panache Cruises and Cruise118, to unpack the bold moves, brutal setbacks, and game-changing strategies behind his incredible journey.
You'll hear:
-How James survived a near business collapse during the 2008 recession
-Why he started a s...
Ever feel like you’ve tried to delegate… and it still feels like you’re doing everything yourself?
In this solo episode, I’m busting the 5 biggest lies business owners believe about getting support—and sharing the truth I’ve learned from 17 years running a virtual PA agency.
You'll hear:
⚡ Why delegation doesn’t save time instantly (and what to do instead)
⚡ The truth about part-time support and how to make it ...
Running a business. Raising a family. Living life at full tilt…
If you’ve ever said, “I just don’t have time to focus on my health,” this episode is for you.
I’m joined by the powerhouse duo Mark and Jess Ross, founders of Lifestyle Lean, to talk about health, habits, and high performance—without the BS.
We dive into:
🔥 Sustainable fat loss and strength-building (no crash diets here)
🧠 Mindset shifts that make healthy ha...
It’s a first for Focus on the Fun Stuff—and a big one.
I’m joined by not one but two brilliant entrepreneurs: Mark Rose and Adam Butler.
We’re getting real about growth, burnout, reinvention, and the bold moves that change everything.
💥 Adam shares what it was like to run Adam Butler Recruitment for 17 years—and the moment he realised it was time to pivot.
🚀 Mark shares on his successful exit from Boosh365 and how simpl...
Marketing your business shouldn’t feel like an uphill battle. If you’re struggling to stand out online or grow consistently, this episode is for you.
I’m joined by Paul Fernandez, founder of The Growth Guys and creator of Social Pitch AI, an AI-powered tool that’s transforming small business marketing. Paul has helped countless businesses scale with smarter digital strategies—and today, he’s sharing the biggest lessons...
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