In this episode, Isabel Chen shares how she went from freelancing alongside her marketing job to building a content strategy business with four-figure retainers and clients around the world.

She talks about creating a better client experience, improving her proposals, confidently handling budget objections, and using higher-value services to grow her income and hire support.

It’s a brilliant listen for anyone who wants to leave their 9–5, charge more confidently and turn their freelance work into a sustainable business.

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In this episode, Vince Fogarty shares how he went from feeling overworked, underpaid and constantly chasing the next invoice to running a much more structured and sustainable social media business.

He talks about raising his prices, getting clearer on his offers, letting go of the wrong clients, setting firmer boundaries and finally being able to switch off without feeling guilty.

It’s a brilliant listen for anyone who feels like their business is running them — and wants to earn more, work less reactively and feel back in control.

In this episode, Abbie shares how she went from launching her business as a virtual assistant to building a growing social media business with stronger clients, more confidence and an associate working alongside her.

She talks about landing her highest-paying client through a referral, developing the confidence to lead discovery calls and sell her expertise, and creating a business that gives her the flexibility to be there for school runs, family trips and the moments that matter.

It’s a brilliant listen for anyone who is still finding their feet in business and needs a reminder that the right support, skills and confidence can change everything.

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What happens when you stop trying to be everything to everyone and become known for one thing?

In this episode, Gus Bandel shares how he went from offering a bit of everything in marketing to becoming a LinkedIn specialist with a clear personal brand, a strong niche and a business built around the work he does best.

He talks about why niching made such a difference, how leaning into his personality helped attract the right clients, and why success for him is just as much about time and flexibility as it is about income.

It’s a great listen for anyone who feels too broad, too generic or unsure what they should be known for — and needs a reminder that being intentionally yourself can be a serious business advantage.

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In this episode, Anita shares how she went from feeling like one of thousands of social media managers to building a clear niche around helping introverted business owners get clients in a way that feels natural to them.

She talks about how niching changed everything — from attracting better-fit clients and podcast opportunities to feeling more confident in her brand, charging more and creating offers that suit both her personality and her energy.

It’s a brilliant listen for anyone who feels like they’re trying to fit into someone else’s version of how business “should” look, and needs permission to build it in a way that actually works for them.

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In this episode, Zoe shares how she turned her love of Instagram content into a fully booked business that works around school hours, travel, family life and the things she refuses to give up.

She talks about streamlining her processes, improving her offers, setting better boundaries, winning new clients and gaining the confidence to trust her own decisions instead of overthinking every detail.

It’s a brilliant listen for anyone who wants a social media business that feels simpler, more sustainable and genuinely built around the life they want to live.

In this episode, Faye shares how she went from undercharging and offering broader social media support to becoming a Pinterest specialist and building a business around her niche.

She talks about gaining the confidence to charge properly, using speaking opportunities and visibility to grow her reputation, and eventually making the bold decision to stop taking on one-to-one clients so she could focus on growing her Pinterest membership.

With 100 members already inside the Pin Power Growth Academy, Faye’s story is a brilliant example of what can happen when you niche down, back your expertise and build a business that fits around your life.

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In this episode, Bethany Carter shares how she grew Lemon Squeezy Marketing into a long-running social media business while creating more structure, stronger boundaries and far more flexibility around family life.

She talks about firing the wrong clients, improving her processes, adding higher-value advertising services, working with support behind the scenes, and why systems have made the biggest difference to both her business and her stress levels.

It’s a brilliant listen for anyone who wants to grow without building a huge agency — and create a business that gives them more freedom.

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In this episode, Shelley shares how building stronger connections with other social media professionals helped her grow her micro agency, land higher-paying opportunities and create a more sustainable business.

It’s a great listen for anyone building a remote or freelance business who wants to grow through better connections, collaboration and word of mouth — without feeling like they have to do everything alone.

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In this episode, Kira shares how she went from struggling to get her social media business off the ground to working with global clients that align with her values around sustainability and ethics.

She talks about creating stronger systems, gaining the confidence to raise her prices, bringing more of her creative skills into her client work, and building a business that gives her the flexibility to be there for her children.

It’s a brilliant listen for anyone who needs a reminder that steady progress, the right support and asking for what you’re worth can completely change both your business and your life.

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In this episode, Annika Bainbridge shares how she went from launching Purple Rhythm Media during the pandemic with plans to offer social media management, to discovering a niche she genuinely loves: helping marketers and businesses make their content more accessible and inclusive.

She talks about moving into consultancy, audits and training, finding confidence in her expertise, and building a freelance business that gives her the flexibility to fit work around family life.

It’s a great listen for anyone who feels like their business is evolving — and needs permission to follow the work they’re naturally being pulled towards.

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In this episode, Kelly Worrell shares how she went from charging £250 a month for her first client to building a specialist Meta and Google Ads business generating around £20k in recurring monthly revenue.

She talks about the impact of niching into trades and home improvement, raising her minimum fees, creating better systems and boundaries, and becoming far more selective about who she works with.

It’s a brilliant reminder that growth doesn’t have to mean building a huge agency — it can mean creating a profitable business with great clients, more flexibility, and a much better work-life balance.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Marielle Bayliss, founder of Marielle Bayliss Social, who shares how she went from working with small local businesses on limited budgets to building a thriving social media business with bigger clients, higher fees and far more confidence.

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👥 Get ongoing support, accountability, training and business software in The Inner Hub membership by joining the waiting list here.

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