Know Your Numbers

Neil dives into the crucial topic of understanding your business finances, emphasising the importance of knowing your numbers. Drawing from his 25 years of experience, Neil shares insights on the difference between turnover and profit, highlighting common pitfalls that many business owners face, su…

The Great Communist Budget and Labour's Lies

Neil delivers a passionate analysis of the recent budget announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, critiquing its implications for working people and businesses. He argues that the budget is politically motivated, laden with hidden tax increases that disproportionately affect those who strive for fina…

The Budget and The Rules

Neil dives into the upcoming UK budget, offering insights and analysis relevant to small business owners, tutors, and educators. With a critical eye on the current Labour government's policies, Neil discusses potential tax changes that could impact employers, employees, and entrepreneurs alike. He …

Be More Nina

Neil shares an insightful conversation about the importance of defining one's own version of "normal." Through a personal story involving a friend named Nina, who chose to forgo a luxury vacation in favour of activities that truly bring her joy, Neil emphasises the value of making choices that alig…

Spoiling Magic

Neil explores the concept of "spoiling magic" in the context of teaching music, particularly guitar. He discusses the allure of guitar heroes and the myths surrounding their extraordinary abilities, emphasising the importance of dismantling these illusions for students. By breaking down the perceiv…

The Endless Game of Helping People - Why 1 to 1 Never Gets Old

Neil reflects on his 25-year journey as a private guitar tutor, sharing insights on the pivotal decisions that shaped his career and life. He emphasises the importance of taking risks and pursuing passions, highlighting how small choices can lead to significant opportunities. Neil discusses the dee…

Push-Pull Motivators Part Two

In this episode, Neil explores the concept of motivation, specifically focusing on the distinction between "away from" and "towards" motivation. Building on the last episode's discussion, Neil emphasises the importance of creating a compelling vision for the future that draws you towards your goals…

Movers and Moti

Neil talks about the concept of human motivation through the lens of "away from" and "towards" movements. Drawing on his 15 years of experience as a certified NLP practitioner, Neil explains how these two motivational systems influence our actions. He shares a vivid thought experiment that illustra…

Stop It

Neil discusses the importance of evaluating personal habits and recognising what truly works in your tutoring, teaching, or coaching business. Building on the previous episode's theme of exploring unconventional methods for better results, Neil emphasises the necessity of self-reflection and honest…

Life on The Edge

Neil shares insights from his extensive experience in the tutoring and teaching business. He recounts a recent session with a seasoned guitar player who, despite decades of experience, struggled with fundamental techniques due to conventional learning methods. Neil emphasises the importance of ques…