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Hosted by Alice Benham · business · EN
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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Signup to Generate a PitchTune 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.
Starting the Conversation is hosted by Alice Benham. The show has published 397 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How Elizabeth worked less, protected against AI and maintained revenue" (30 October 2026, 25 minutes), "How Faye broke a growth plateau by scaling her visibility and client bookings" (29 October 2026, 25 minutes), and "How Rachel hit her 2026 revenue target by JUNE & hit record breaking sales" (28 October 2026, 25 minutes).
Starting the Conversation publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 397 episodes.
Booking probability for Starting the Conversation is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Starting the Conversation requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Starting the Conversation's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Starting the Conversation are Business & Management Consulting. Starting the Conversation has a business audience.
Alice Benham hosts Starting the Conversation, a business podcast with 397 episodes published.
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Elizabeth entered this year with an established business, but ready to find more fulfilment and connection within her work. Her intentions were to spend less time on Zoom, reduce her 1:1 workload and protect herself...
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Faye has been in business for 17 years(!) and for the last few, has felt her growth begin to slow. This year, she's been working ON her business to get out of her comfort zone, increase her visibility, launch her own...
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Rachel entered this year ready to focus on business growth after a pivot in 2025. And it's safe to say, she achieved that growth and then some! Tune in to learn how she increased her revenue, bounced back from...
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If your growth has slowed, or you're wondering where to take your business next - this episode is for you. Tune in to reflect on why you feel stagnant, how to know if it's a bad thing and most importantly, what to do...
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Ever feel like your business is working for everyone but you? This episode is for you. Let's unpack why you're feeling unfulfilled in your business and what it practically looks like to define and work towards our...
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If your business growth feels like a constant cycle of busy months, quiet months and wondering what's coming next, this episode is for you. Over 60% of business owners I surveyed said they wanted more consistent...
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If your marketing isn't as consistent, strategic or effective as you'd like, then this is the episode for you. I'm breaking down exactly why my content was failing and most importantly - the 5 practical steps I took to...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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I am busier than I've been in a long time..! Between back-to-back launches, brand partnerships, and traveling for work, my capacity has been tested. Being busy is part of the journey when running a business so in...
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We talk a lot about how to make more money, but what happens next? For a lot of us, the honest answer is nothing - we just let it sit in our bank account. While having a healthy buffer feels safe or paying yourself more...
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Has this year run away with you? With just 6 months left before 2027, today we're sitting down to discuss how to set midyear goals that you'll actually achieve. Ready to apply these steps to your goal setting? ON IT is...
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Want a glimpse into the workings of a successful business? As a strategist, I work with hundreds of different entrepreneurs, every single year. What comes with that is learning various habits that you could adopt...
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Feeling overwhelmed by lists, goals and ideas? This episode is for you. I'm exploring the 5 causes of your overwhelm, and how to effectively do something about it. Ready to realign your vision and plans for the next 6...
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Don't lose momentum - here's five ways to continue your growth as we enter the second half of 2026. I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! As mentioned in the episode, the doors to my core program ON IT are...
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It's nearly the middle of 2026... and with that comes an opportunity to step back and realign. Whether your year so far has been full of highs, lows or a blend of both, today I'm sharing three actionable steps to help...
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Want to increase your revenue today? You're in the right place. This episode shares 3 things that you can implement immediately which will help you to see sales growth. These steps are so simple and easy to carry out...
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former Marketing Director of The Diary of a CEO, The Social Climber
graphic designer, brand specialist and host of the Building Your Brand podcast
ADHD business mentor, founder of the Brain First framework, host of Brain First podcast, Champlain College-Saint Lambert and Concordia University
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