Episode 12.5: My Business Pain & Season 1 Round-Up | Chris Lubas
### BONUS EPISODE ALERT ### After the last episode of season 1, I decided to share a bit of my own advice about running a business along with a round-up of what stood out for me across the episodes. Look at it as a Graham Norton-style end of series show, but shorter and with no repeats! In this episode I talk about: How I got through the biggest pain in running my business last yearThe importance of the people around youThe top 3 things I learned from the show so farThe most profound quote ...
11 Sept 2026
Episode 12: Going solo doesn't mean going it alone | with Sarah Townsend | Founder of Sarah Townsend Editorial
How can you maintain the energy to run your business for nearly 30 years? In our final episode of the series, freelance & copywriting expert and award-winning author, Sarah Townsend, tells us exactly how. Sarah has been freelance since 1999 and quite literally wrote the book on surviving the ups and downs that come with working for yourself. In this episode we talk about: How Sarah accidentally found her way into marketing and copywriting.Why going solo doesn't mean you have to go ...
10 Sept 2026
Episode 11: I'm the biggest problem in my business | with Lisa Catto | Founder of the Business Catalyst
What happens if the biggest blockade in your business...is you? In this episode, queen of automation and serial business owner, Lisa Catto explains what happens when you get out of the way of your business. Lisa is a hugely experienced marketer with unbelievable levels of experience building and running businesses. She's the owner of the brilliant Business Catalyst where she designs and optimises automated customer journeys. In this episode we talk about: How Lisa went from running a rave at...
30 Jul 2026
Episode 10: If Marketing isn't hard work, what's the point?
Do customers actually value inefficiency over quick service & products? In this episode, host of the UK's number 1 marketing podcast Nudge and behavioural science expert, Phill Agnew talks about how detrimental our obsession with efficiency can be. Phill is a walking encyclopedia of marketing & behavioural psychology and draws on some of the most mind blowing research to make his points. He does it his own expertly engaging way that's impossible not to get engrossed in. In this...
16 Jul 2026
Episode 9: Being kinder to myself isn't a luxury anymore | with Katie Moss | CEO of Otium Concierge
What's it like being a mum and a successful business owner? In this week's episode, CEO of Otium Concierge, Katie Moss, opens up about some the shocking crap women have to go through to get to the top in business. This is a frank and honest discussion that really highlights how far we've still got to go for equality in the workplace and is an incredibly important episode in the series. In this episode we talk about: The toxicity that still exists in some workplacesHow Katie managed shocking h...
2 Jul 2026
Episode 8: Nothing Happens Outside of a Conversation | with Zara-Dee Hannay | Visibility Coach
How do you go about making yourself and your business more visible? In this episode, I speak to freelance visibility coach, the "lovely" Zara-Dee Hannay. Zara helps freelancers get paid to do what they love. She's an expert in getting you seen and giving you the confidence to get the work you can truly be proud of. She also happens to be a trained actor! In this episode we talk about: How to utilise your network (even if you're just starting out)Making sure you tell everyone what you do...
18 Jun 2026
Episode 7: It got attention, it started conversations & it raised £10k | with Terry Rosoman | Founder of Rokman
How far would you go to get people to pay attention to your business? In this week's episode, podcaster, marketer & founder of Rokman, Terry Rosoman talks about the incredible challenge he completed that not only raised £10k for Movember, but gave him one of the most insane world records around (*spoiler alert* it's a touch cheeky!). A combination of mental and physical strength and an eye for capturing attention helped him raise awareness of his brand (helping men's mental health) while ...
4 Jun 2026
Episode 6: The Hardest Bit is Getting Known | with Mel Barfield | Copywriter & founder of Indie Business Club
How do you build your (*buzzword alert*) personal brand? In this episode I speak to the person I've titled "Queen of popupability", the brilliant Mel Barfield. Mel is an award-winning copywriter, speaker & facilitator, Linkedin aficionado & founder of the excellent Indie Business Club podcast. She also recently became a managing partner in the copywriting agency 'Copy or Die'. But her #1 superpower is knowing how to be seen in all the right places. In this episode we talk about: What ...
21 May 2026
Episode 5: There Is No Amount Of Money Worth That Suffering | with Jimmi Nicholls | MD of CADE Media
Sometimes the best thing you can learn in business is knowing when to stop. In this episode, I speak to my good friend of a couple of decades - Jimmi Nicholls. Jimmi is now MD of media production company CADE Media but before that, he sold his company Attacus Cycling which nearly pushed him to the edge. His company's podcast, 'The Wild Ones', has almost 400k subscribers & featured on the Netflix series 'Tour de France: Unchained'. He's run 2 successful companies & spent his formativ...
7 May 2026
Episode 4: Running A Business Is Like Acceptable Gambling | with Sophie Cross | Founder of Freelancer Magazine
You've got to be comfortable with taking risks to run a successful business. In this episode, I speak with the founder of my favourite magazine (Freelancer Magazine) Sophie Cross about all the fun and games of creating a magazine. Sophie is a marketer, event organiser, course creator and speaker as well as creating and running the magazine. She's built an awesome freelance community and even finds time to DJ on the side...sort of! In this episode we talk about: Spinning the plates of busine...
23 Apr 2026
Episode 3: Why Am I Doing This? | with Gus Bhandal | Founder of M-Guru
Why on earth are you running a business...? With all the stress & pain it can bring, we've all asked ourselves exactly that question. In this episode, I speak to Linkedin expert & marketing guru, Gus Bhandal about how you make sure you know your why to get the best out of your business. Gus is a very witty speaker who oozes experience & chocolate orange in equal measure! In this episode we talk about: Gus's journey from Marketer to Pub landlord to Linkedin Guru.Why it's so importa...
9 Apr 2026
Episode 1: I Must've Quit 1000 Times - I Just Never Said it Out Loud | with Rob Ingram - Ingram Wealth
In this episode I'm joined by principal of Ingram Wealth, Rob Ingram. We talk about getting through personal pain while you're running your business & how many times you might've thought about quitting (probably to stack shelves in [insert local supermarket here]!). We discuss: - what wealth really means (spoiler alert - it's NOT about money!) - why young people should care about wealth management - who holds you accountable when you're your own boss - how to deal with personal pain while...
9 Apr 2026
Episode 2: I'm Exactly Where I'm Meant To Be | with Laura Hayter | Laura Hayter Coaching
In episode 2, I speak to the truly fascinating mindset & visibility coach, Laura Hayter. After working as a coach in physical health, Laura pivoted to help entrepreneurs & business owners learn how to get out of their own way to operate at their full potential. Laura articulates what she does & why it's relevant to business owners so well in this episode. There's tonnes of valuable takeaways in this one! In this episode we talk about: That inner critic in your headWhy good enough ...
27 Mar 2026
An Intro to No Pain No Business w/Chris Lubas
Welcome to this introductory episode of No Pain No Business. I'm your host - Chris Lubas & I'll be explaining what he podcast is all about & why you should be excited about what's coming over the next few weeks. If you're an entrepreneur, freelancer or SME owner that's just starting our or stuck in a bit of a rut, this is the podcast for you. Each week, guests will cover the struggles, turning points and hard fought lessons it takes to build something that truly matters. And if ...
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