Getting yourself PR, growing through new ideas, bringing on other people to help you build – every stage of business is about growth, and so much of it is scary.

But when you’re passionate about building a business with impact, you find a way through it – lucky for us we get to hear how other business owners are learning through it.

This chat is absolutely packed with relatable business-building advice and inspo - my guest is the wonderfully eloquent and passionate Declan Edwards, Founder of BU Happiness College, which is a business every bit as great as it sounds.

In this chat today you’ll hear about:
Exploring your curiosities and backing yourself to become an expert on what lights you up
Knowing when to walk away from your first business to start your second
Imposter syndrome battles
Really appreciating your early fans in business 
Refining your business for sustainable growth through trial, error and learnings
The part your personal brand plays with your business
Getting yourself out there through DIY PR
Why it’s important to have both an Integrator and a Visionary within a business
Hiring before you’re ready
And why it’s so important to get clear on what a successful business looks like to you

If you’re looking to hear stories from people who really get what it means to build a small business, you’re in the right place.

Check out the BU Happiness College Website buhappinesscollege.com

Follow Declan on IG @declanedwards_bu

And give his (2!) incredible podcasts a listen:

BU with Declan Edwards

Working Well

And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn

Join our Facebook Group

And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod

You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn

or via unemployedandafraid.com.au

Getting yourself PR, growing through new ideas, bringing on other people to help you build – every stage of business is about growth, and so much of it is scary.
But when you’re passionate about building a business with impact, you find a way through it – lucky for us we get to hear how other business owners are learning through it.
This chat is absolutely packed with relatable business-building advice and inspo - my guest is the wonderfully eloquent and passionate Declan Edwards, Founder of BU Happiness College, which is a business every bit as great as it sounds.
In this chat today you’ll hear about:
<ul>
<li>Exploring your curiosities and backing yourself to become an expert on what lights you up</li>
<li>Knowing when to walk away from your first business to start your second</li>
<li>Imposter syndrome battles</li>
<li>Really appreciating your early fans in business </li>
<li>Refining your business for sustainable growth through trial, error and learnings</li>
<li>The part your personal brand plays with your business</li>
<li>Getting yourself out there through DIY PR</li>
<li>Why it’s important to have both an Integrator and a Visionary within a business</li>
<li>Hiring before you’re ready</li>
<li>And why it’s so important to get clear on what a successful business looks like to you</li>
</ul>
If you’re looking to hear stories from people who really get what it means to build a small business, you’re in the right place.
Check out the BU Happiness College Website <a href="https://buhappinesscollege.com/">buhappinesscollege.com</a>
Follow Declan on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/declanedwards_bu/">@declanedwards_bu</a>
And give his (2!) incredible podcasts a listen:
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/bu-with-declan-edwards/id1361238593">BU with Declan Edwards</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0gXfS8VGSLcaD35KKYtUfD?si=291b424641bd4793">Working Well</a>
And don’t forget to follow Unemployed &amp; Afraid on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unemployedandafraid/?hl=en">IG</a> , <a href="https://www.threads.net/@unemployedandafraid">Threads</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/unemployed-afraid">LinkedIn</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/unemployedandafraid">Join our Facebook Group</a>
And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod">buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod</a>
You can reach your host on email <a href="mailto:kim@unemployedandafraid.com">kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au</a> on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodsideofthebed_/?hl=en">IG</a> on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-kerton/">LinkedIn</a>
or via <a href="https://www.unemployedandafraid.com.au/">unemployedandafraid.com.au</a>

A business podcast for the brave self-employed.

Growing your own business can be one of the most gratifying, wonderful, life-changing experiences around. It’s also scary as hell. This is a weekly podcast for the ones who have made the brave decision to employ themselves anyway.

We're for the full gamut of business experience - from Solopreneurs, Side-hustlers, Micro-business, Small Business, Medium business, Independent, VC backed, Bootstrapped and more - here for the real stories and priceless insights of it all, well beyond the PR headlines.

Join fellow business-builder Kim Kerton as she dives into the realities of starting something from scratch, helping you feel less alone in the lows and reminding you of the highs that make it all worthwhile. Hear real talk and raw feels from people right in the thick of it and feel seen as you listen.

Small business is tough - all business is tough - it will be one of the most intense things you'll ever do but it will also be the most impactful experience you can imagine. So surround yourself with a community of business owners willing to share with you their learnings, from those a few steps ahead, to many business milestones ahead, and even those just behind, and feel supported to build the business of your unique dreams. 

This is a podcast built to support you to build your own small business, to tackle the statistics and keep more of us in business for ourselves. To say thanks, you can support this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod

Get in touch at unemployedandafraid.com.au to be part of the show or to become a sponsor (we would love the support!).

Connect on the socials @unemployedandafraid on IG and @unemployedandafraidpod on TikTok

A business podcast for the brave self-employed.
Growing your own business can be one of the most gratifying, wonderful, life-changing experiences around. It’s also scary as hell. This is a weekly podcast for the ones who have made the brave decision to employ themselves anyway.
We're for the full gamut of business experience - from Solopreneurs, Side-hustlers, Micro-business, Small Business, Medium business, Independent, VC backed, Bootstrapped and more - here for the real stories and priceless insights of it all, well beyond the PR headlines.
Join fellow business-builder Kim Kerton as she dives into the realities of starting something from scratch, helping you feel less alone in the lows and reminding you of the highs that make it all worthwhile. Hear real talk and raw feels from people right in the thick of it and feel seen as you listen.
Small business is tough - all business is tough - it will be one of the most intense things you'll ever do but it will also be the most impactful experience you can imagine. So surround yourself with a community of business owners willing to share with you their learnings, from those a few steps ahead, to many business milestones ahead, and even those just behind, and feel supported to build the business of your unique dreams. 
This is a podcast built to support you to build your own small business, to tackle the statistics and keep more of us in business for ourselves. To say thanks, you can support this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod">buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod</a>
Get in touch at <a href="https://www.unemployedandafraid.com.au/">unemployedandafraid.com.au</a> to be part of the show or to become a sponsor (we would love the support!).
Connect on the socials <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unemployedandafraid/">@unemployedandafraid</a> on IG and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@unemployedandafraidpod">@unemployedandafraidpod</a> on TikTok

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