In this occasional episode Mark and I explore the hidden power of collaboration in everyday business.

From a simple hotel mattress partnership to coffee shops, plumbers and local trades, we uncover how small, smart ideas can unlock new income, build loyal customers, and create long-term business growth.

This conversation is packed with practical examples, creative thinking, and honest insights into what most businesses are missing. If you’ve ever felt you’re working too hard for every client, this episode will open your eyes to opportunities already around you.

We'll give you the inspiration to think outside the box!

And if you need some help(?) reach out to us...

https://www.linkedin.com/in/askmarknewsome/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lancaster-maghrabi/

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
https://calendly.com/susanmaghrabi/coffee-chat Book your Complimentary Appointment

The Rest :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lancaster-maghrabi/
👉http://bit.ly/OLEAGroup My free FB Group,
https://www.facebook.com/susanlancastermaghrabi/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details

"Your Story Is Your Blue Ocean". In this episode, I’m joined by a truly fascinating guest, Obehi Ewanfoh, whose work centres around storytelling, identity, and legacy. Originally from Nigeria and now based in Verona, he shares how his journey led him to write multiple books, interview over a thousand people worldwide, and develop a powerful storytelling framework used in business, education, and communities.

We explore the importance of understanding where we come from, preserving cultural heritage, and why your personal story is one of your greatest assets, especially in business. From real experiences of migration and resilience to practical ways leaders can turn their story into impact, this is a conversation that will really make you stop and think.

If you’ve ever wondered what makes you different in a crowded world, this episode is a reminder that your story might just be your strongest advantage.

To connect to Obehi:

Academy https://academy.aclasses.org/

Obehi's Podcast https://www.youtube.com/c/ObehiPodcast

Books: https://aclasses.org/books/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewanfoh

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
https://calendly.com/susanmaghrabi/coffee-chat Book your Complimentary Appointment

The Rest :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lancaster-maghrabi/
👉http://bit.ly/OLEAGroup My free FB Group,
https://www.facebook.com/susanlancastermaghrabi/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details

In this legacy episode, I’m bringing you a powerful conversation with Dave Rindl, a highly experienced coach with over 35 years in business and leadership development.

We explore what really holds people back in business and life, from hidden fears and habits to the patterns we don’t even realise we’re repeating. Dave shares how coaching goes far beyond fixing problems, helping people uncover bigger visions, build confidence, and unlock their full potential.

If you’re starting out, growing your business, or feeling stuck, this episode offers honest insight, practical thinking, and a reminder that real progress often begins with what we’ve been avoiding.

No fluff, no adverts, just straight-talking wisdom you can apply straight away.

To contact Dave:

linkedin.com/in/daverindl

Phone +44 7958 726301 (Mobile)

Email dave@rindl.co.uk

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
https://calendly.com/susanmaghrabi/coffee-chat Book your Complimentary Appointment

The Rest :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lancaster-maghrabi/
👉http://bit.ly/OLEAGroup My free FB Group,
https://www.facebook.com/susanlancastermaghrabi/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details

AI, Authenticity and the Human Advantage

Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. It can help us write faster, organise ideas, and even create whole pieces of content in seconds.

But there is an important question many entrepreneurs and business owners are quietly asking. If everyone is using AI to create content, how do we stay authentic and actually connect with people?

In this solo episode I explore how to use AI as a powerful tool without losing the most important element in business: the human voice. I talk about why more content does not necessarily mean better results, why connection still matters more than information, and how AI works best when it supports our thinking rather than replacing it.

Drawing on research from technology and business experts as well as my own experience working with entrepreneurs and content creators, this episode looks at how we can use AI intelligently while still keeping our personality, stories and real experiences at the centre of what we share.

If you are using AI tools, or wondering how to use them without sounding like everyone else online, this conversation will give you some practical ideas and a fresh perspective.

Sometimes the real advantage in business is not more technology.
It is simply being recognisably human.

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
https://calendly.com/susanmaghrabi/coffee-chat Book your Complimentary Appointment

The Rest :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lancaster-maghrabi/
👉http://bit.ly/OLEAGroup My free FB Group,
https://www.facebook.com/susanlancastermaghrabi/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details

In this episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy, I’m delighted to welcome back Sophia Lorraine, now three years into her journey as a full-time entrepreneur and proving that courage mixed with conviction really does change lives.

Since we last spoke, Sophia hasn’t just grown her coaching business. She has stepped into franchising, built a thriving dance academy with over 160 students and multiple new locations opening, and discovered the power of having the right team around her. We talk honestly about the realities of franchising, the support it offers, and how it transformed not only her business but her family life too.

But that’s only part of the story.

Sophia has also co-founded The Anchor Room, a Community Interest Company designed to support women rebuilding their lives after difficult or abusive relationships. From idea to National Lottery funding, this is a powerful example of what happens when purpose meets practical action. We explore how the project began, how it works, and how others could create something similar in their own communities.

This conversation is about belief, resilience, letting go of what no longer fits, and building something that truly matters.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re ready to take the leap, whether franchising could be right for you, or how to turn a passion project into a funded community initiative, this episode is going to give you plenty to think about.

Let’s dive in.

Contact point for Sophia
Email: misssophia@mfdance.co.uk

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
https://calendly.com/susanmaghrabi/coffee-chat Book your Complimentary Appointment

The Rest :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lancaster-maghrabi/
👉http://bit.ly/OLEAGroup My free FB Group,
https://www.facebook.com/susanlancastermaghrabi/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details

In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Gibbs, a full-time traveller who has built a location-independent income through affiliate marketing in the travel industry.

Brian shares how he moved from corporate life into a laptop-based business, why affiliate marketing is often misunderstood, and how everyday people can earn online without hype or pressure. We talk honestly about the realities of digital nomad life, the importance of email ownership, choosing ethical affiliate programmes, and why travel and business don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

This is a grounded, practical conversation for anyone curious about earning online, travelling more, or building a business that fits real life.

Brain is on LInkedin here: linkedin.com/in/briankgibbs

Websites and contact points

briankgibbs.com

gibbstravel.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@BrianKGibbs

bgibbs2@yahoo.com

This is the book Brian mentions

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0470051248?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
https://calendly.com/susanmaghrabi/coffee-chat Book your Complimentary Appointment

The Rest :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lancaster-maghrabi/
👉http://bit.ly/OLEAGroup My free FB Group,
https://www.facebook.com/susanlancastermaghrabi/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details

In this solo episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy podcast, I’m talking honestly about marketing and content, especially on social media.

If you’ve ever thought “I don’t know what to post”, or you’re posting regularly but it’s not leading anywhere, this episode is for you. I share three simple ideas to help your content feel clearer, more consistent, and more human, without chasing trends or exhausting yourself.

This episode is about building trust through your content, sounding like yourself online, and making marketing work for your business, not against it.

Have a listen, and don’t forget to check the details below for links and ways to connect.

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
https://calendly.com/susanmaghrabi/coffee-chat Book your Complimentary Appointment

The Rest :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lancaster-maghrabi/
👉http://bit.ly/OLEAGroup My free FB Group,
https://www.facebook.com/susanlancastermaghrabi/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details

Finding Your Voice Through Change with Alice Chin...

In this episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy podcast, I am joined by Alice Chin, founder of Breakthrough Coaching.

Alice shares her journey from the corporate world into coaching, a decision shaped by years of reflection, learning, and a deep desire to help people navigate change without losing themselves along the way. We explore what it really takes to start your own business, the loneliness that can come with it, and why mindset, neuroscience, and intentional living matter more than ever in a world full of disruption.

This is a thoughtful, honest conversation about resilience, wellbeing, and finding clarity when life and work feel overwhelming. Ideal for solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and anyone feeling stuck or stretched.

Social linkedin.com/in/alice-chin

Websites

acbreakthroughcoaching.com/

calendly.com/acbreakthroughcoaching

Email

alice@acbreakthroughcoaching.com

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
https://calendly.com/susanmaghrabi/coffee-chat Book your Complimentary Appointment

The Rest :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lancaster-maghrabi/
👉http://bit.ly/OLEAGroup My free FB Group,
https://www.facebook.com/susanlancastermaghrabi/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details