Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen

Sometimes in the seriousness of business, we lose sight of why we started in the first place, so todays podcast is about bringing joy back into your business. Enjoy listening. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen

Having a bit of a change up on this podcast -  a new format - see what you think. Today I am talking about shattering your limiting beliefs and moving your business forward. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen

October is Breast Cancer awareness month and I thought it was highly appropriate to divert slightly from my usual Kindly Blunt chat to highlight this important subject. I know none of us want to think about cancer but the truth is, we all know someone that has been affected by the wrath of cancer.  I am also willing to bet that most people have a connection to someone who has had breast cancer.  Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST The link to amazon for my book  is   https://amzn.to/3M0go1Y

In todays episode I am going to be helping you reignite your drive and passion for your business. It can be easy as a business owner to lose your mojo but I am here to help you feel inspired, motivated and to enjoy your business. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen  

Hi and welcome to todays episode, where I am going to be calling out habits that waste time and reduce your productivity.  I am also going to be putting forward my ideas about why this happens and explore strategies and insights to help you get more done in less time.  Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST https://linktr.ee/HelenBullen  

Welcome to my Kindly Blunt podcast  I'm your host, Helen Bullen, and in today's episode, we're diving into the secrets of Business Success with a Twist of Humour and a Whole Lot of Awesome!  You know, they say laughter is contagious and I couldn't agree more! So, sprinkle some humour into your business, and watch it spread like wildfire. It's like a secret ingredient that boosts your morale, creativity, and overall happiness.  When was the last time you celebrated your victories, big or small? I mean, seriously, give yourself a virtual pat on the back right now! Celebrating your progress is vital for business success.     Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST The link to amazon for my book  is   https://amzn.to/3M0go1Y

Today I will be delving into the power of purpose and suggesting ways that can help you put your finger on the reason why you run your business so that you can make sure it is clear and correct.

Today I'm going to be talking about journalling. I want to share with you what I get out of journalling and why I think it will help you in your life and business. Journalling is a bit like marmite some people love it, some hate it, but how do you know unless you try it?       Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST The link to amazon for my book  is   https://amzn.to/3M0go1Y

In the beginning, when you set up your business it takes up a lot of your time. You may even miss out on family events or spending time with friends but how does it affect you and how does it affect your business. I will discuss with you my findings from setting up one of my businesses. Structuring your business to allow you to take time off, benefits you and your business. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST The link to amazon for my book  is   https://amzn.to/3M0go1Y  

I wasn't sure I was going to put this podcast out there or not, but felt it was something I wanted to share. It is about some feedback I received when talking about my book - "Agnes, Bea, Cancer and Me. When I receive feedback, good or bad, I usually stop and reflect on it and see what I can learn from it. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST The link to amazon for my book  is   https://amzn.to/3M0go1Y  

In todays podcast I am talking about what happens in life or business when things don't go as you want them to. How should we react and in fact how do we react? We all get curve balls thrown at us - no one is exempt. I am going to discuss what we can do when this happens and suggest some tips that I have found get me back on track. Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST  

Today I will be talking about stopping the panic. As a business owner or in life we can sometimes get into a panic. So much to do we don't know where to start. How can we find a way of coping and reducing that panic? Let me share some different ways I have learnt over my years in business.   Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST    

I like the true spirit of me. She is strong and brave and can achieve anything she wants. I believe you can achieve anything you want if you learn to commit. Whether I live for another three years or another thirty, I am going to make it count.   The link to amazon for my book  is   https://amzn.to/3M0go1Y  Email: Helen@helenbullen.com

In the last episode of my Kindly Blunt Podcast, I talked to you about my new book. Agnes, Bea, Cancer and Me and I am going to continue on from that. Early in my journey I decided that if I was going to have to go through this hell, I had to find a positive from it. So, I want to share advice and tips that I found useful and hope others will too, whether you are on your own cancer journey or supporting someone who is, maybe even just to add to your own personal knowledge.   The link to amazon for my book  is   https://amzn.to/3M0go1Y  Email: Helen@helenbullen.com

In this episode I want to talk to you about my new book Agnes, Bea, Cancer and Me It is about my life after receiving a cancer diagnosis, how I dealt with it and how my life was changed. It is for people who are on their own cancer journey, those that know someone who has cancer but I also think it is relevant for dealing with any of those curve balls life throws at us.    The link to amazon for my book  is   https://amzn.to/3M0go1Y   Email: Helen@helenbullen.com Here is the link for Lucas.  https://www.empirebuildersmasterclass.com/bundles/thinkific-course-builder?ref=487a7b        

Todays episode is about using the phrase 'I can' and really meaning it. what if you knew you could achieve anything you wanted to? My mantra is 'I can, I will, watch me!' What's yours?   Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST Currently there is a free mini course if you sign up for “Bullen Proof Your Marketing”   Link : https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/HappyBB   “Commit to Achieve Your Best In Life and Business” – online course   LINK: https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/commit-to-achieve   Email: Helen@helenbullen.com

This week I'm going to be talking about moaning - one of my pet hates. I want to inspire you to be more positive because moaning can erode away the success of your dreams. I'm going to show you the power of smiling.   Happy Builders List (my email list) Link: https://bit.ly/HBLIST Currently there is a free mini course if you sign up for “Bullen Proof Your Marketing”   Link : https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/HappyBB   “Commit to Achieve Your Best In Life and Business” – online course   LINK: https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/commit-to-achieve   Email: Helen@helenbullen.com  

Episode 4 Today I will be talking about choosing your experts wisely and researching them to make sure they fit with your goals. Taking advice because it suits your business and not because everyone else is doing it. Having confidence in yourself.     Happy Builders List (my email list) Currently there is a free mini course if you sign up for “Bullen Proof Your Marketing”   Link : https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/HappyBB   “Commit to Achieve Your Best In Life and Business” – online course   LINK: https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/commit-to-achieve   Email: Helen@helenbullen.com    

Episode 3 Do You Want It enough?   Today's question is ‘Do you want it enough? What am I referring to? Well two things really, your business and your personal life. Are they both living up to your dreams? Lots of questions but what are your answers? We all have dreams about how successful we want our business to be, otherwise we wouldn't have started it. Also our personal life, how we would like that to be.  So, one more question, are things going to plan? If not let me see if I can help? I am going to be talking about how, if you want it enough and are willing to make changes and adapt you can make both your business and your personal life all that you want them to be. I'll talk about what you can do to make your business more efficient, finding a routine that helps you move forward towards your goals. Goals are the difference between where you are now and where you want to be. Most importantly I will talk about starting to take action today, no procrastinating just start. Try a ten-minute task and see how you get on. I hope you enjoy listening to my Kindly Blunt' podcast.   Happy Builders List (my email list) Currently there is a free mini course if you sign up for “Bullen Proof Your Marketing”   Link : https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/HappyBB   “Commit to Achieve Your Best In Life and Business” – online course   LINK: https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/commit-to-achieve   Email: Helen@helenbullen.com    

  Show Notes Episode 2 Commit To Achieve  Today I am going to be talking about my ‘Commit to Achieve ‘ principles and New Year Resolutions. My philosophy for life and business is ‘You can achieve anything when you learn to commit'. This year, I would like you to commit to achieve your very best in life and in your business, the two things go together. Goals, targets and action taking are essential for your business as is being adaptable and open to change, but your health, wellbeing and having a great mindset is just as important if not more so. Knowing why you are running your business and having the knowledge on how to run it, will help to get rid of any limiting beliefs you might have. Allowing you to take effective action. Sit down, work out what you want and let's plan. Here's to a positive and successful 2023. I hope you enjoy listening to my Kindly Blunt' podcast.   Happy Builders List (my email list) Currently there is a free mini course if you sign up for “Bullen Proof Your Marketing” Link : https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/HappyBB “Commit to Achieve Your Best In Life and Business” – online course Mentored group starts 16th January.  (You can also buy this course without the mentoring anytime) LINK: https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/commit-to-achieve   Email: Helen@helenbullen.com  

  Show Notes Episode 1 I'm Back For those of you that have listened to my Kindly Blunt podcast previously you may have wondered where I suddenly disappeared to, so let me fill you in as to where I've been and what I've been doing. My life suddenly took a nosedive in 2021, when I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. So, my first request for 2023 is if you have a test to go to – go to it, don't put it off because it's at an inconvenience, or you don't have time – make time. You never know it may just save your life. Most of 2021 was changing and adapting my life and my business to allow me to incorporate all the additional baggage cancer brings into your life. Listen to this podcast to hear how I did that, alternatively you could read about it in my new book that is coming out in March this year, called Agnes, Bea, Cancer and Me. It was tough.  I was not motivated, I couldn't even rant, so felt I needed to take a break from this podcast. However, as I said at the beginning – I'm back, fully motivated and ready to rant when necessary.  I have so many topics I want to talk to you about and I hope you can join me. Thanks for listening I hope you enjoy it.   Happy Builders List (my email list) Currently there is a free mini course if you sign up for “Bullen Proof Your Marketing” Link : https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/HappyBB   “Commit to Achieve Your Best In Life and Business” – online course Mentored group starts 16th January.  (You can also buy this course without the mentoring anytime) LINK: https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/commit-to-achieve   Email: Helen@helenbullen.com  

Listen again to my Kindly Blunt Podcast about how to deal with the down days and what you can put in place to help you through. Make sure you listen to the end as I have an important announcement to make. Thank you so much for listening to my podcast it means a lot.

Don't make excuses, Care of Self is one of the most important things you can do for your business. One of my main principles is to move for at least ten minutes every day. Listen to this podcast from last year, it is just as valid today. Let me remind you why Care of Self is so important.

Sometimes it's really good to remember why you started your business and note how far you've come. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast, where I talk about when I started my business, the things I learnt on the way and what keeps me going.

One definition of 'focus' is 'to pay particular attention to'. Day by day you need to change your focus to what your business needs, be it selling, or social media, or marketing. Whatever you judge to be important. Listen to my 'Kindly Blunt' podcast and let me tell you why I think it can help your business.

There is an anonymous quote I like, which I paraphrase as, 'You are the sum of the five people you surround yourself with the most.' So we need to surround ourselves with cheerleaders people who have similar ideas, people who believe in us, rather than those who are dream breakers, radiators not drains. Listen to this repeat of my Kindly Blunt Podcast to find out what I mean by 'radiators and drains.

We build and grow our business and love what we're doing and believe it is set in stone forever, but the truth is, everything changes, our lives, our dreams and yes our businesses and we need to move forward with it. Listen to  my Kindly Blunt Podcast and hear my views on change and how to embrace it.

Excuses are not going to give you the results you want. You are going to have to take some effective actions. Check your reasons for not doing something are not excuses. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast for some hints and general advice.

You can't always change your mindset on the first try. Listen to my Kindly Blunt podcast and let me tell you how on this occasion it took me seven times. Let me share my hints and tips, sometimes it can be easier than you think

Are you living your best life, or are you wishing you had more? It may be your life or your business, you are not quite where you want to be. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and hear my thoughts on what to do about it.

This podcast covers things you may have heard before but sometimes you need to hear things more than once for them to settle in your mind. The topic this week is about being authentic, rocking up as you, embracing who you are and developing your own style. Don't try to be an echo of someone else.

I really enjoy making connections. Michelle Lederman has a great quote 'Building relationships is not about transactions it's about connections' Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast to hear examples of how I have made connections and the benefits of making them.

Change may be uncomfortable sometimes but if you allow yourself to try new things, you can move your business forward and become comfortable with the new ways. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and let me motivate you to find out what you are really capable of, as Emma says 'The sky won't fall in'  

This episode is one I covered last year but is always worth reviewing to ensure your business stays on the right track. Success is not measured by what others state as "success".  Success is your own definition.  Don't get pulled into what others define success should be.  Instead work out what you want from your life and business and go get it.

Confidence is a skill that can be learnt, which is such a relief, it means we can all learn it, whether it be for our business or our personal life. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and let me share with you, the tools I have used to become a confident business owner and how it can help you move your business forward.

Things never stay the same in your business or your life there is always change. Change is an active process not a passive one. Listen to my Kindly Blunt podcast and let me share my ideas on adapting to change rather than reacting.

Have you ever questioned whether you are strong enough to deal with what's coming at you whether in your personal life or your business? Well that's exactly what happened to me recently. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and let me tell you all about it.

Your business is unique to you so take advice if you need to but make your own choices, be authentic to you. Of course you need to sell, but you need to do it in a way that you feel comfortable and confident so that it sits well with your ethos, and your morals. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast for some tips and ideas that I gained from my experiences of setting up my businesses. 

Let me tell you a story. Like everyone else I sometimes have bad days but life has recently thrown me a huge curve ball. Listen to my Kindly Blunt podcast and let me tell you how I am dealing with it!

What eats into your confidence? Is it other peoples views or maybe it's comparisons you make with other people or what they are doing? So take action and listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast for tips and ideas as to what you can do.

Make every customer a VIP, over-serve, give them more than they expect. Connect with your current customers and your potential customers. Make them feel wanted and watch your profits change. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and let me know what action you have taken. I love to hear from you.

You can give as many excuses as you like but if you want to succeed, you are going to have to step up and take action. How often have you said 'I can't do that because..........?' You may think it's a valid reason but very often it's an excuse. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast as I talk about how to spot excuses and how to deal with them.

There are things you want to do along the way if you want goals to become a reality, otherwise they are just dreams.Listen to my Kindly Blunt podcast for tips and ideas on how to fill the void between dreams and completed goals.

There's always lots of questions around marketing your business. Why do you market it?  Who do you market to? What type of marketing do you use? Does marketing even work? These are only a few questions people ask me. Listen to this episode of my Kindly Blunt Podcast as I give you some answers, some insights and some tips on ways to market your business.

Do you want more for your business? Then let me help you, listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast for tips and ideas on how to achieve this goal.

Stop listening to all the noise around you, instead you need to do the work. Think logically about what you want in your business and then look for any gaps and research how you can fill them. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast for thoughts and tips on how you can do this

The best way to love a business is to love what you do and love the rewards it brings to you. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and let me share my thoughts on how to do it.

Today I am talking about some notes I left to myself on my phone while out running. One of them was about luck, which is a trigger phrase for me. How lucky are you? Let me share my thoughts on the subject.

Results come from taking action - no excuses. Don't concentrate on what you can't do, find a different way to continue taking action, one step at a time.

We all have competitors, be aware of them but keep it in perspective. Your main job is to focus on your own business not someone else's. Competition should only be seen as a learning tool.

Hiding yourself will never benefit your business. Listen to my Kindly Blunt Podcast and let me tell you how to become the 'go to expert'. Hone your skills and knowledge and be the best you can be.