In this episode of The 3Bz Podcast, Stephanie explores one of the most common but least talked about issues in small business: Bad-fit clients.

While many business owners focus on getting more clients, fewer stop to look at the impact certain clients have on time, energy, confidence, and profitability. This episode looks at how bad-fit clients quietly drain resources, create unnecessary stress and prevent businesses from operating at their best.

The conversation covers how to spot warning signs early, why saying yes often feels easier than saying no and why raising prices alone does not always solve the problem. It also looks at the importance of reviewing client relationships honestly and setting clearer standards for who a business is built to serve.

This episode is designed for business owners who feel busy but stretched, and who want a healthier, more sustainable business going forward.

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Being busy is often worn like a badge of honour in small business.

Full diary. No gaps. Always on.

And yet…the numbers don’t reflect it.

In this episode, Stephanie talks about why being busy doesn’t automatically mean your business is profitable, why over-delivery quietly eats into your margins, and how “just getting through the work” can stop you making better decisions.

This is about stepping back and asking some uncomfortable questions.

Where is your time actually going?

Which work makes you money?

And what are you doing out of habit rather than strategy?

It’s not about working harder or adding more hours. It’s about understanding what’s really driving your income and what’s quietly draining it.

If your days are full but your business still feels harder than it should, this episode will give you the clarity to fix that.

Listen now and stop mistaking busy for success.

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Pricing is one of the things business owners overthink the most and fix the least.

In this episode, I’m talking about why pricing feels so uncomfortable, why so many business owners are undercharging without realising it and why constantly tweaking your prices doesn’t actually solve the problem.

This isn’t about copying what someone else charges or pulling numbers out of thin air. It’s about looking at your business properly. What you delivered. What it cost you. What actually worked last year.

It’s about using evidence, not emotion. Looking at what actually happened last year and making decisions from that, instead of getting swept up in January noise.

If you’ve ever justified your prices, avoided saying them out loud or quietly resented the work because it’s “not worth the hassle”, this episode is for you.

Listen now and then decide if your pricing really is the issue or if it’s time to stop second-guessing yourself.

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January has a way of making even solid businesses feel uncomfortable financially. Invoices take longer to get paid, sales slow down and suddenly the numbers feel louder than usual.

In this episode, Stephanie breaks down what January cash flow anxiety really looks like and, more importantly, how to tell the difference between a normal seasonal wobble and a genuine red flag that needs attention.

We talk about why January often feels tight, what’s expected at this time of year, and the warning signs you shouldn’t ignore. You’ll learn how profit and cash flow are not the same thing, why timing matters more than most people realise and what practical steps to take if the bank balance is making you uneasy.

If January has you questioning whether your business is working or whether something is wrong, this episode will help you get clarity before panic decisions creep in.

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January doesn’t need to mean starting from scratch or reinventing your entire business. More often than not, that’s what creates overwhelm before the year has even properly begun.

In this episode, Stephanie talks through how to approach January as a reset rather than a rebuild. We look at what to stop doing because it didn’t work last year, what to keep because it did, and what to start focusing on so you build momentum without burning yourself out.

This is about making decisions based on evidence, not pressure. Using what last year taught you instead of ignoring it. And creating clarity before you pile more onto your plate.

If you want January to feel calmer, more intentional and actually useful for the rest of the year, this episode will help you get there.

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Kicking off the new year, Stephanie is joined by Natalie Potts for a grounded, honest conversation about planning for 2026 without pressure, panic or unrealistic expectations.

This episode is for business owners who want structure and direction but are tired of rigid goal setting and hustle-led planning. Together, Stephanie and Natalie talk about how to reflect on the year just gone, decide what really matters next and build a plan that supports both the business and the human behind it.

We cover what to focus on, what to let go of and how to approach the new year with clarity rather than overwhelm. It’s about making intentional decisions, setting priorities that actually move the needle and creating space for a sustainable way of working.

If you want to start 2026 feeling calm, focused and in control, this episode is the perfect place to begin.

Listen now and find all links and resources at:https://linktr.ee/abcsuk

This Christmas Day episode is a moment to pause, reflect and say thank you.

In this final episode of 2025, Stephanie looks back on a year of conversations, learning and growth on The 3Bz Podcast. From powerful guest episodes to honest solo conversations, this episode pulls together the themes that mattered most to business owners this year.

We talk about the topics that resonated, the questions that kept coming up and the lessons that shaped how we think about running better businesses. There’s also a look at the numbers behind the podcast (because as you know, data matters when you’re making informed decisions in business) including over 2,500 downloads across podcast platforms, 3,000+ YouTube views and 34,000 impressions this year!

Most importantly, this episode is about you. What you’ve found helpful, what you want more of and what you’d like to hear in 2026 and beyond. This podcast is built around real business owners, real conversations and practical support and your feedback shapes what comes next.

Thank you to every guest who gave their time, every listener who tuned in on the school run, dog walk or coffee break, and everyone who shared an episode with someone who needed it.

The next episode lands on 1 January, kicking off 2026 with Natalie Potts, all about planning for the year ahead.

Merry Christmas and thank you for being part of The 3Bz Podcast.

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In this episode of The 3Bz Podcast, Stephanie is joined by Natalie Edwards, founder of Made in the Button Room, an eco-conscious crochet business proving that slow, creative work still has a powerful place in modern business.

We talk about how a hobby started at home can grow into a full-time business, the importance of sustainability beyond buzzwords, and why creativity, community and fun are not “nice to haves”, they’re strategic.

Natalie shares what it’s really like to run a handmade business from home, how she’s built a recognisable brand through playful design and storytelling and why being part of the right business community can make all the difference when you’re doing it on your own.

If you’ve ever wondered whether a passion project could become something more, or how to run a business that aligns with your values without losing momentum, then this conversation will give you plenty to think about.

Find Natalie on Instagram at @madeinthebuttonroom and explore her work via The British Craft House ⁠https://thebritishcrafthouse.co.uk/⁠ or connect with her here: ⁠http://www.linktr.ee/madeinthebuttonroom⁠

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