Scaling a business can feel like a rollercoaster - and Startup Breakdown is here to ride it with you. Hosted by Caroline, a marketing strategist and Milly, a strategy and operations expert, this podcast combines real-world business advice with the hilarious and messy reality of running a startup.
With decades of practical experience, more than a few war wounds, and hundreds of millions of pounds raised between them, Milly and Caroline bring you the insights you need to grow your business - without losing your mind. Expect practical tips, candid stories, and plenty of laughs.
In this episode of Startup Breakdown, we share a big update: after nearly two years and 87 episodes, we are taking a well-deserved pause for the rest of the year! So as to not disappoint we go out in style with more dog and TV chat. And with Milly's new AI "Chief of Staff" highlighting the true time investment behind producing the show, we dive into evaluating strategic purpose in business, avoiding burnout, and stepping back to plan a stronger comeback in the New Year.
Who are your hosts? Milly: I'm a serial COO with an MBA from Imperial College London. I'm the ultimate cheerleader for early-stage companies and I've got the knowledge you need to take your brilliant ideas from the drawing board to the board room. I help companies across all industries build simple strategic frameworks to help them grow by focussing on the most important tasks without breaking the bank. If you’re looking for help to fight the overwhelm, communicate with your team, or raise money for your business give me a shout and we can have a free, no-strings Discovery Call over at payasyougocoo.com.
Caroline: I’m a marketing strategist and coach with a passion for making marketing simple, effective, and actually fun. I help entrepreneurs and small business owners cut through the noise, get crystal clear on their messaging, and create smarter strategies that actually move the needle. If you’re ready to build a marketing plan that feels good and gets results, you can work with me 1:1 through coaching or join the Smarter Marketing Club, my community packed with training, support, and real-world marketing know-how. Head over to carolinesumners.com to find out more.
This podcast is expertly edited by James Ede. You can check out his services at beheardproductions. If you’re scaling your business or just surviving your latest breakdown, we’d love to hear from you, send us a message at startup.breakdown.podcast@gmail.com.
22 Oct 2026
Startup Breakdown Episode 86: Dull Is Good
In this episode of Startup Breakdown, we catch up on Caroline's Zoe gut-health reset, bathroom renovations and Percy's shampoo-stealing antics, puppy Betty's morning sock heist, and the hilarious drama of the strict dog trainer getting fired. It is basically a puppy podcast at this point!
In the business segment, we tackle a listener query on whether email marketing is still worth it, exploring why bad emails fail, how to nurture direct subscriber relationships, and why embracing "dull" consistent execution is the true secret to long-term growth.
Who are your hosts? Milly: I'm a serial COO with an MBA from Imperial College London. I'm the ultimate cheerleader for early-stage companies and I've got the knowledge you need to take your brilliant ideas from the drawing board to the board room. I help companies across all industries build simple strategic frameworks to help them grow by focussing on the most important tasks without breaking the bank. If you’re looking for help to fight the overwhelm, communicate with your team, or raise money for your business give me a shout and we can have a free, no-strings Discovery Call over at payasyougocoo.com.
Caroline: I’m a marketing strategist and coach with a passion for making marketing simple, effective, and actually fun. I help entrepreneurs and small business owners cut through the noise, get crystal clear on their messaging, and create smarter strategies that actually move the needle. If you’re ready to build a marketing plan that feels good and gets results, you can work with me 1:1 through coaching or join the Smarter Marketing Club, my community packed with training, support, and real-world marketing know-how. Head over to carolinesumners.com to find out more.
This podcast is expertly edited by James Ede. You can check out his services at beheardproductions.
If you’re scaling your business or just surviving your latest breakdown, we’d love to hear from you, send us a message at startup.breakdown.podcast@gmail.com.
15 Oct 2026
Startup Breakdown Episode 85: Turns out Siegfried Sassoon isn't a haridresser
In this episode of Startup Breakdown, we catch up on Caroline's holiday, Milly's accidental flu jab at the local pharmacy, and why puppy Betty is officially banned from the office after an unmentionable incident. In the business questions, we tackle a listener query on how to finish Q4 strong without suffering from a Q1 hangover or starting the new year with empty pipelines and process debt.
Who are your hosts? Milly: I'm a serial COO with an MBA from Imperial College London. I'm the ultimate cheerleader for early-stage companies and I've got the knowledge you need to take your brilliant ideas from the drawing board to the board room. I help companies across all industries build simple strategic frameworks to help them grow by focussing on the most important tasks without breaking the bank. If you’re looking for help to fight the overwhelm, communicate with your team, or raise money for your business give me a shout and we can have a free, no-strings Discovery Call over at payasyougocoo.com
Caroline: I’m a marketing strategist and coach with a passion for making marketing simple, effective, and actually fun. I help entrepreneurs and small business owners cut through the noise, get crystal clear on their messaging, and create smarter strategies that actually move the needle. If you’re ready to build a marketing plan that feels good and gets results, you can work with me 1:1 through coaching or join the Smarter Marketing Club, my community packed with training, support, and real-world marketing know-how. Head over to carolinsumners.com to find out more
This podcast is expertly edited by James Ede. You can check out his services at beheardproductions. If you’re scaling your business or just surviving your latest breakdown, we’d love to hear from you, send us a message at startup.breakdown.podcast@gmail.com.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
34
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
0
Host of Startup Breakdown?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
