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About Ashley Leeds - 15 Minutes with...

As an entrepreneur, I want to explore what other business owners are doing to make money, grow, keep sane and basically get stuff done. I teach people to use LinkedIn and also coach business owners to grow and expand. I have a weekly live show on LinkedIn and thought that I'd share these episodes with you. I will be doing ad hoc podcasts as I gather momentum so if there is a topic that you'd like me to cover then please let me know.

Publisher

Ashley Leeds

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Feb 2023

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

259 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Live & Linking Episode 120 with Sonia Marta

   Every Tuesday at 12:30 pm BST, I chat with people on LinkedIn to find out about them, what they do and why they love this incredible platform. This week, I’m joined by Sonia Marta, the 18-year-old creator and host of The SMARTA Podcast. Sonia has already published four books, interviewed more than 100 guests and built some fantastic relationships. I was keen to find out how she’s achieved so much in such a short space of time! We had a jolly good chat about confidence, taking action and making your own opportunities. Sonia explained how her podcast started with a question she couldn’t answer as a child, leading her to contact experts and learn directly from them. Before her first episode even went live, she sent 20 LinkedIn messages from a bus, and ten people said yes! We also talked about building genuine relationships, finding mentors, staying consistent on LinkedIn and why you shouldn’t let a lack of experience stop you from having a go. Sonia even shared how she found opportunities to meet people she admired by being resourceful and making the most of the situations around her. There’s more, too. Sonia is creating a magazine based on lessons from her podcast conversations, planning a live event in Dublin to connect young professionals with businesses, and writing a book about her journey. We also put one of her LinkedIn posts under the spotlight in our Roast My Post feature. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to start a podcast, create content, approach someone you admire or pursue a new opportunity, this conversation is well worth a listen. As Sonia demonstrates, you don’t need to have everything figured out. Sometimes you just need to take that first step and see what happens. Timestamp: 00:49 – Introducing Sonia Marta 01:51 – The SMARTA Podcast and inspiring young people 03:45 – Building confidence and approaching influential people 05:16 – Starting before you’re ready 07:02 – Creating a world-class guest experience 09:00 – Making your own opportunities 12:32 – LinkedIn, networking and finding mentors 14:08 – Why consistency matters 16:34 – Staying motivated when progress is hard to see 17:26 – Recognising and acting on opportunities 18:52 – University life and challenging stereotypes 22:07 – Inspiring others to take action 22:51 – Roast My Post 24:14 – Sonia’s magazine and Dublin event 25:30 – Writing a book and making time for your goals Guest contact details Sonia Marta, Creator and Host of The SMARTA Podcast Email: sonia.cristina.marta@gmail.com Phone: +40 772 005 851 Website: https://www.soniamarta.com/ (https://www.soniamarta.com/) About: https://www.soniamarta.com/about (https://www.soniamarta.com/about) Press: https://www.soniamarta.com/press (https://www.soniamarta.com/press) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniamarta/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniamarta/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soniamartaauthor (https://www.instagram.com/soniamartaauthor) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIhy7SjN7RrYTvOv7dVXRA?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIhy7SjN7RrYTvOv7dVXRA?sub_confirmation=1) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmartapod (https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmartapod) Watch the show on YouTube, like the episode, share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe so you can join us for more conversations with people who are making things happen.

2. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Live & Linking Episode 119 with Lea Turner

   Live & Linking with Lea Turner: Authenticity, LinkedIn and the Power of Community Have you ever wondered whether you need to change who you are to succeed on LinkedIn? My guest this week is Lea Turner, founder of The HoLT, and she has a refreshing answer. Lea started using LinkedIn in 2019 to find more clients for her transcription business. As a solo mum working long hours and struggling to make ends meet, she wanted to earn more money without sacrificing precious time with her son. What happened next changed everything. Within months, she had attracted over 100 inbound clients and built a growing audience by showing up and, eventually, letting her personality shine through. We had a brilliant chat about being yourself on LinkedIn, creating content that gets noticed and why you don't need to be the most polished person in the room to make an impact. Lea shares how humour, honesty and a willingness to stand out helped her build her personal brand, grow her businesses and teach others to use LinkedIn effectively. But there's another side to success, too. After building a thriving business, Lea realised she was travelling too much, working too hard and missing out on the family time that mattered most. She made the decision to step away from LinkedIn training at the end of 2024 and focus on The HoLT, choosing a business model that better suited the life she wanted. So, what exactly is The HoLT? Lea explains how this business community brings people together to learn from experts, share their skills and help each other through the challenges of running a business. We explore the importance of inclusion, shared values and having people in your corner who genuinely want you to succeed. If you're growing a business, trying to get more from LinkedIn or simply looking for a better balance between work and life, there's plenty here to take away. It's a great reminder that success isn't just about how much you earn. It's about building a business and a community that work for you. Timestamps 00:32 – Meet Lea Turner 04:07 – Getting started on LinkedIn 05:43 – Winning clients and growing an audience 07:43 – Why authenticity matters 09:59 – Creating memorable LinkedIn content 17:25 – Redefining success and protecting family time 20:50 – The story behind The HoLT 22:28 – The value of community and mutual support 24:18 – Inclusion, values and belonging 29:08 – Joining The HoLT 31:25 – Membership benefits and learning opportunities Guest contact details Lea Turner, Founder of The HoLT Email: lea@leaturner.co.uk (mailto:lea@leaturner.co.uk) Phone: 07540 238670 Website: https://www.the-holt.com/ (https://www.the-holt.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-turner/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-turner/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leaturnerholt/ (https://www.instagram.com/leaturnerholt/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theholtcommunity/ (https://www.instagram.com/theholtcommunity/) Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/34XYFw0LDuvqf7kTMvmAAC?si=36ecd3155000450c (https://open.spotify.com/show/34XYFw0LDuvqf7kTMvmAAC?si=36ecd3155000450c)

3. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Live & Linking Episode 118 with Mark Lee

   Stop Posting and Praying on LinkedIn with Mark Lee In this episode of Live & Linking, I'm joined by Mark Lee, business mentor for sole practitioner accountants and the man behind BookMarkLee. Mark has had quite a journey, from working as a children's party entertainer and magician to becoming a chartered accountant, tax adviser and mentor. These days, he helps sole practitioner accountants make life better for themselves and their practices. We have a great conversation about business growth, finding the right clients and why success doesn't always mean earning more money or building a bigger practice. We explore why having a clear focus in your business can help you attract more of the right people, rather than shutting opportunities down. Mark shares how he discovered the value of having a niche through his own experience as a children's entertainer, and why accountants and bookkeepers need to think carefully about who they want to work with. We also get into the challenges of marketing professional services, setting fair fees and recognising that being brilliant at your job doesn't automatically mean people will find you. Then we turn our attention to LinkedIn, where Mark shares insights from more than seven years of tracking his post performance. His findings challenge some of the usual advice about images, engagement and impressions. Of course, we couldn't talk about LinkedIn without getting into my Roast My Post feature! We discuss why so many people publish content and simply hope the right audience will see it. Mark explains why commenting thoughtfully on relevant people's posts can be far more valuable than posting and praying. We also talk about why viral numbers aren't necessarily useful if they're reaching the wrong people. If you're an accountant, bookkeeper, consultant or business owner who wants to build better relationships, attract the right clients and use LinkedIn more purposefully, there's plenty here to take away and put into practice. Timestamps 00:53 – Introducing Mark Lee 01:31 – Mark's journey into accountancy and mentoring 04:08 – Redefining what business growth means 09:10 – Finding your niche 17:38 – Roast My Post and LinkedIn engagement 20:12 – Seven years of LinkedIn post tracking 24:22 – Repurposing content 29:11 – Why posting and praying doesn't work 30:17 – Where to find Mark Guest contact details Email: mark@bookmarklee.co.uk (mailto:mark@bookmarklee.co.uk) Phone: 07769 692890 Website: www.BookMarkLee.co.uk (http://www.bookmarklee.co.uk/) LinkedIn: /bookmarklee Listen, subscribe and join the conversation. I'd love to hear what you think, so leave a comment with your biggest takeaway from the episode.

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