Our first ever podcast interviewee is an appropriate one: Colin Gray, founder of The Podcast Host. Colin was an early adopter of the podcast medium.

Introducing the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's new podcast

Podcast

We love content in all its forms at Enterprise Nation. That's why we're today delighted to announce our new podcast, the Small Business Sessions.

Every Wednesday, we'll be releasing an interview of around 10 minutes with one of our amazing members. They'll be sharing their story and tips for business success as well as a few entertaining insights into their lives away from entrepreneurship.

Our first ever podcast interviewee is an appropriate one: Colin Gray, founder of 

. Colin was an early adopter of the podcast medium, back when it was clunky and took up a lot of storage space.

Today his whole business is built around offering advice to businesses seeking to build a sleek audio content marketing strategy to push their business into the stratosphere.

With some great advice on ways to keep yourself focused when you're self employed as well as some discussion about the Great British Bake Off, feast your ears on our very first episode of the Small Business Sessions!

The Small Business Sessions podcast

Our first ever podcast interviewee is an appropriate one: Colin Gray, founder of The Podcast Host.

Passionate about helping sole entrepreneurs and small businesses establish a web presence that is professionally designed for conversions, bespoke, scalable and affordable.
I have been in the digital space for over 15 years, combining strategies and creativity to drive a business forward. I build my websites mainly on Wordpress ensuring that it hits my client&apos;s business objective. My clients are guaranteed to get a bespoke service based on their needs, making the whole process as painless and easy as possible.
I believe in a strategy first approach to maximise the chances of the business objectives being met. The design comes in second.
I take the ache from headache so you get the head space to focus on what you do best.
I became an Enterprise Nation leader because I believe in collaboration, connections, help and support specially for small businesses and solo-entrepreneurs.
Reem @ Reem Web Design
<a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/my-home/bio/www.reemwebdesign.com&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>www.reemwebdesign.com </a>

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Hello! I am a Programme Manager at Enterprise Nation, with a passion for providing support for small business owners through digital campaigns with our partners. I have a particular love for all things marketing, online and in-person events and strategy!&nbsp;

Programme Manager

Next Generation: Market and access customers for your service

A group for all Next Generation participants. Join other likeminded entrepreneurs and trainers to learn how to stick to weekly goals and be held accountable for your business! If you’re not part of the Next Generation Bootcamp but would like to connect with like-minded business owners, don’t worry, there’s a group for you too!

I’ve worked in marketing for over 20 years, and I love it! No two days are the same and it’s this variety that makes marketing so special for me.
The last company I worked for, Constant Contact, gave me the opportunity to work with 100s of small businesses across the UK. It was the best nearly four years I’ve had in a job! The business owners I met were (and still are) incredible. You could say I was bitten by the small business bug.
In 2016, I was made redundant. I knew I still wanted to work with micro businesses, so when my husband said I should start my own business, I didn’t need a huge amount of convincing. After all, I loved sharing email marketing tips with small business owners, and this way, I could do it all the time. How could I not love that?
Something that has made running my business easier is tech. And not just for marketing. I’m a big advocate for using technology to streamline what I do. Given I’m the only person in my business, anything that makes my life easier is a win in my books. Here’s some of the tech that powers my business:
<ul>
<li>Accounting – I use an online tool that helps me keep track of what I’m spending, generate invoices (and automate sending them), as well as doing my expenses.</li>
<li>Payments – clients that pay me a set amount each month do so by direct debit. I use GoCardless to help me do this. I also use Stripe to help those who want to pay by credit card. It all gets automatically reconciled in my accounting app!</li>
<li>Design – I’m a BIG fan of Canva. I’ve been using it almost as long as I’ve been running my business. Anything is possible in Canva for those of us not blessed with design skills!</li>
<li>Industry knowledge – I have Google Alerts set up so I can keep up with trends in email marketing and the small business world. I also get alerts if I or my business are mentioned anywhere online.</li>
<li>Email marketing – where would I be without it? I use <a href=&apos;https://www.constantcontact.com/partner-offer?pn=marketingbyminal&intent=try&plantype=better&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Constant Contact</a> for sending all my emails – my regular newsletter as well as my automations. It has a bunch of other digital tools too.</li>
<li>AI – OMG, how much time am I saving using AI? Around 4-5 hours a WEEK! That’s right, it’s a massive game-changer. I use ChatGPT.</li>
<li>My mobile – mustn’t forget this! I’m never without it. It helps me run my business when I’m not at my desk.</li>
</ul>
Now, if you struggle with getting your email marketing done, I’d love to hear from you. You didn’t start your business to become an email marketing expert. You do what you do because you love it. I want to help you figure out the email marketing stuff so that you can make money! It’s as simple as that. When you succeed, so do I. Plus, I get a warm glow knowing I helped you. Get in touch and tell me about your email marketing struggles!

The Croissant Email Marketing Package

Step up your email game with ‘The Croissant’. This package offers consistent, monthly emails with a punch. 

You provide the content, and I’ll bring it to life with optimised images, compelling edits, and performance reports. It’s the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication for your growing business. 

What it includes:

1 email per month.
You provide the content (I can write it for you with some guidance).
I’ll create all images and optimise them.
I’ll do 2 rounds of edits to make sure i

I&apos;m an award-winning freelance digital marketing strategist with a laser focus on helping businesses to leverage the power of social media to grow.
??Proven Track Record
I have experience of working with some of the world&apos;s most renowned brands. I&apos;ve led the social strategy and increased the digital footprint of businesses like Mars, Ineos Grenadier, Seagate, Arla Dairy, Capri-Sun, Warner Bros Discovery, and many more. I&apos;ve navigated the ever-evolving digital landscape, consistently driving exceptional results and achieving measurable success for my clients across all social channels.
?? Results Drive Approach
I&apos;m a seasoned Social Media Strategist with over a decade of experience in crafting compelling digital narratives that not only captivate audiences but also drive tangible results. I offer innovative digital strategies focused on delivering ROI and go beyond achieving vanity metrics such as followers and engagements.&nbsp;&nbsp;
??Strategic Insight
Leveraging my experience, data-driven insights, and market trends, I craft bespoke strategies that align with your brand&apos;s unique identity and goals. Whether it&apos;s increasing brand awareness, driving website traffic, or boosting sales, I devise roadmaps that ensure your social media presence is achieving your wider marketing and business objectives. From channel audits to crafting compelling social media campaigns that generate buzz and engagement, I can take your social media channels to the next level!

Social Media Consultant

Sheeza Anjum

I&apos;m an award-winning freelance digital marketing strategist with a laser focus on helping businesses to leverage the power of social media to grow.
📈Proven Track Record
I have experience of working with some of the world&apos;s most renowned brands. I&apos;ve led the social strategy and increased the digital footprint of businesses like Mars, Ineos Grenadier, Seagate, Arla Dairy, Capri-Sun, Warner Bros Discovery, and many more. I&apos;ve navigated the ever-evolving digital

Introducing the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's new podcast

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