Welcome to the Better Happy Business Culture Podcast! This show is for purpose driven business owners and leaders in growing businesses who want to develop a culture that is great for their team, clients, business and selves. Learn directly from award winning culture and strategy consultation Better Happy Founder, Mike Jones, as he shares his insights and experiences.
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Do you get to the end of the year and feel like although you and your team have been busy, you didn't really move the needle? That's more common than you think and in this episode I explain why and how to fix it.Work with us - HereAbout - Mike
Business owners hate managing... but they need teams. Here's how to get your team to perform WITHOUT managing them. Work with us - HereAbout - Mike
Your team's capable, motivated, and busy - but progress has stalled. In this episode, we unpack a live case study of a business that broke free from uncertainty by admitting they didn't have the right strategy and finding the expert support they needed to win.Mike LinkedIn
Drowning in todo's isn't good for you, your business or your culture - learn how to fix this common issue and finally feel on top of everything with the 4D method.MiPa Executive Assistant ServiceCapacity Planner
Struggling to get your team focused and performing at their best? In this guest episode, Steven Puri shares how to harness flow state to boost productivity without burnout, using practical tools like time-boxing, chronotypes, and distraction-proof systems. Learn how to create the conditions for deep, meaningful work in your business. Connect with Steven at https://www.thesukha.co/.
Feeling down in the dumps about your business? Here's how you can get back up. Systemise your business to work without you in 90 days.
If you're stuck, constantly spinning your wheels but feeling like you're getting nowhere, listen to this episode. Proactivity PlannerSystemise your business in 90 days.
You need three levers to scale your business beyond owner dependency. You're probably only using two.Systemise your business in 90 days.
Most businesses are stuck in reactivity. This is how to get out of that cycle. Systemise your business in 90 days.
Description: Tired of asking your senior team to deliver - only to wait weeks for mediocre results? In this episode, We introduce the Minimum Viable Plan (MVP), a simple process that overcomes psychological barriers and ensures your leaders actually deliver.
You can spend thousands on surveys, perks, and team lunches- but if the strategy is wrong, your people still won't perform. In this episode, Mike Jones shares the 3 levers that actually unlock motivation and performance in small business teams. www.the-fractional-integrators.com
Start asking this one question and your business will go from stressful to enjoyable. Free resources for business ownersWork With Us
The solution to your team and business not relying on you? Systems!But... Your team aren't motivated by the systems you're putting in place. In fact they seem to hate or ignore them. Let's find out how to fix that so your team actually enjoy and stick to the systems you need them to. Free resources for business ownersWork With Us
You didn't start your business to become everyone's safety net- but that's exactly where many owners end up. In this episode, we explore why constantly putting your team, clients, and business ahead of yourself leads to burnout, bottlenecks, and blurred boundaries - and how being “sensibly selfish” is the key to building a business that truly works.Free resources for business ownersWork With Us
Visionary energy can spark bold ideas and big goals - but it can also derail your team and stall progress if it's not grounded. In this episode, we unpack how unfiltered visionary drive can create stress, confusion, and chaos - and what to do instead to lead with clarity and momentum.Free resources for business ownersWork With Us
If you want to be happy in business you need 5 things.If you're not enjoying your business what's the point in having it? Most business owners are unhappy - here are the five pillars you need to be one of the happy ones.Free resources for business ownersWork With Us
Are you spending most of your time in operations? That's bad...It's easy to spend most of your time improving your product/service or responding to client concerns... but this will also screw your business. Here's why, and how to fix it.Free resources for business ownersWork With Us
Could you leave for 90 days? Most business owners take little to no holiday. In this episode I share the three things we did that enabled one of our clients to go backpacking with his wife for 90 days.Free resources for business ownersWork With Us
Why Is It All Going Wrong!?Nobody starts a business looking forward to the day when the team are stressed, customers aren't happy and there's no profit. But it's a normal stage of business and this is why.Free resources for business ownersWork With Us
Team not doing what you ask them too? Get your team to do EXACTLY what you need them to do, every time - with the MATCH model.Free resources for business ownersWork With Us
Is being too nice holding your business back?In this episode, we explore how avoiding conflict leads to poor culture, burnout, and a business that traps you - and what to do instead.Free resources for business ownersWork With Us
Tired of hiring people who just create more work?In this episode, we break down why this happens - and how to fix it with a simple 5-step process. Learn how to set clear expectations, reduce frustration, and finally build a team that actually lightens your load.
Feel stuck in the very business you created for freedom? You're not alone and in todays episode you'll learn exactly why this happens and how to fix it. Feeling stuck in your business isn't a sign it's broken, it's a sign that you need to progress it to the next level. Resources: https://www.the-fractional-integrators.com/Mikejones.livehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-jones3/
We've rebranded – and here's why.The Better Happy Business Owner podcast is now 100% focused on you, the business owner.No fluff, no corporate jargon - just real, honest conversations to help you grow your business without sacrificing your health, happiness, or freedom.If you're tired of generic advice and want to build a business that actually works for you, not the other way around - you're in the right place.This episode shares the mission, the shift, and what's coming next. Let's flip the script on business ownership - for good.www.the-fractional-integrators.comwww.mikejones.livehttps://www.youtube.com/@BetterHappyWithMike
Most business owners have had a bad experience with partnership... but in todays episode we discover how the right partnership can completely transform your life and business. Founders of 'The 6 Figure Book Keeper' Zoe Whitman and Jo Wood talk us through their wild ride of struggling in business to being sponsored by Xero and being able to employ their partners after they decided to partner up. These two are a masterclass on how to align a purpose and powerfully partner with others. An essential listen for all small business owners. Connect with Zoe and Jo: Zoe LinkedIn Jo LinkedIn The 6 Figure Book Keeper Website
In this episode we delve into the often-overlooked barriers holding business owners back. Discover why knowing what to do isn't enough and learn how to tackle the internal challenges that prevent you from taking action. Connect With Me LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube Apply to join the Better Happy Business Club - Here
Join us as we sit down with Deborah Edwards, owner of Harlands Accountants and a seasoned business finance coach. Deborah shares her expert insights on how small business owners can develop a healthy relationship with their finances, enabling them and their businesses to thrive without burnout. Tune in for practical advice on mastering your business finances and achieving sustainable growth. Deborahs Links: Deborah LinkedIn Raised Up Financial Coaching Instagram Raised Up Finance Website Harlands Accountancy Practice
In this episode, Mike Jones discusses the essential tasks for leadership and management teams. Drawing from his recent work with a small business's leadership team, Mike highlights the importance of focusing on two critical areas: motivating the team and ensuring effective systems and tools are in place. By addressing these key aspects, leaders can streamline operations and enhance team performance. Tune in to learn practical strategies for transitioning from operational roles to leadership positions and how to empower your team for better results. Connect With Me LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube Apply to join the Better Happy Business Club - Here
One of the hardest things in business is removing yourself from the day to day. In this episode we share three key systems that make that transition feel painless. Feel like you and your team are constantly busy but not making progress? Let's get clear on why that is and what you can do about it. Connect With Me LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube Apply to join the Better Happy Business Club - Here
Forget choosing a green energy supplier for a moment, turns out the most impactful thing you can do to reduce your businesses carbon emissions is... In this Episode Mother Tree founder Dan Sherrard-Smith takes us through how to actually make your business more green, and benefit from doing so. Connect with Dan LinkedIn - Website
Feel like you and your team are constantly busy but not making progress? Let's get clear on why that is and what you can do about it. Free Tools: Proactivity Planner - Here Connect With Me LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube Apply to join the Better Happy Business Club - Here
Sustainability is high on many peoples agenda but what if you could actively improve the profitability of your business by prioritising it? That's what we're talking about today in our guest episode with Jasper Steinhausen. Jaspers Details and Free Gifts - Here
Us small business owners start our businesses for freedom, but we often end up feeling trapped by those very businesses. Let's get clear on why that happens and how to avoid or get yourself out of it. Free Tools: Strategy Map - Here Connect With Me LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube Apply to join the Better Happy Business Club - Here
A burnout business owner is no use to anyone. But burnout is a real challenge for business owners. In this episode I'll share with you how i've learnt to prevent it happening and the tools that help me achieve this. Watch the video - Here Free Tools: Strategy Map - Here Cadence Calendar - Here Proactivity Planner - Here _________ Connect With Me LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube | Better Happy Investment opportunities: MikeJones.Live
If everyone in your business doesn't have KPIs that's holding your business and culture back. In this episode we'll discuss why you need them and how to make integrating them seamless. Connect With Me LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube | Better Happy Investment opportunities: MikeJones.Live
Up to 80% of small business are stuck in their businesses just getting by - in this episode we get clear on exactly why that is and four simple steps for fixing it. You can watch this episode here Connect With Me LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube | Better Happy Investment opportunities: MikeJones.Live
You jump into business ownership to live life on your own terms... but you feel more busy and stressed than before. Perhaps you start telling yourself it would be easier to go back to having a job. In this episode we explore why business owners go through this and how to fix it. Connect With Me LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube | Better Happy Investment opportunities: MikeJones.Live
Have you got an exit plan for your small business? Have you got a plan for selling it? If there's one thing that's guaranteed it's that you will one day leave your business. Being intentional about that means you can do it on your own terms. Not having a plan means you will end up feeling stuck and possibly having to close your business down. In this episode we'll go why small business owners struggle to sell and how to change that in your business. Connect With Me LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube | Better Happy Investment opportunities: MikeJones.Live
The data shows that most businesses are more hard work than enjoyment for everyone from the owner to the employee. In this short episode we look at why that is and some simple steps to fix it. Referenced tools: Strategy Map Proactivity Planner Connect With Us LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube | Better Happy
Knowing the basics of how the human mind works can help you function better as a leader and get more from your people. In this episode we go through some of the common ways the human mind gets in the way and how to move yourself and others forward. Want to find out more or enquire about our programs? Sign up to the Better Happy Business Club Free Weekly Newsletter
Bounce from setting tons of goals to struggling to a feeling of confusion and overwhelm? Struggle to get your people to buy into your business goals? In this episode we'll go through why that is, why the struggle is so common and how you can fix it with magic of zone 3. Want to find out more or enquire about our programs? Sign up to the Better Happy Business Club Free Weekly Newsletter
As your business grows and you develop a leadership team the way in which you need to lead changes. In this episode we'll cover the common challenges with leadership and how to get it right through the VACS model. Want to find out more or enquire about our programs? Sign up to the Better Happy Business Club Free Weekly Newsletter
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