Sniffing Out The Bullsh*t

S2 E22: Values BS: Everyone Has Them… Until It Costs Them

Everyone says they have values in business. Very few actually stick to them. In this episode, I break down the reality behind “values” - where they came from, why they’ve become such a big thing in modern business, and why most founders abandon them the moment they’re tested. We get into the psychology behind it too - from cognitive dissonance to loss aversion - and why it’s actually predictable that people compromise what they believe in under pressure. I also share my own experience of letting the wrong people into my business, knowing they didn’t align, and the impact that had - not just on the work, but on me. Because this isn’t just about principles. It’s about what you tolerate… and what that’s quietly turning your business into. If you’ve ever felt like your business doesn’t quite reflect who you are anymore - this one’s for you.

S2 E21: Personal Interlude: Why I Never Told Anyone I Was A Chess Master

For most of my life, I hid the fact that I was an International Chess Master. Not from the chess world… but from everyone else. Friends. Colleagues. Even people I dated. Growing up, chess wasn’t exactly the cool thing to do. It came with stereotypes, teasing, and the assumption that if you played seriously, you must be a bit of a dork. So for years, I kept it quiet and played it down. Ironically, inside the chess world I didn’t feel impressive either. When you’re surrounded by Grandmasters and elite players, it’s easy to feel like you’re just… average. Yet statistically, the reality is very different. In this personal interlude, I talk about the strange journey of hiding something that was actually one of my greatest strengths, the cultural shift that changed how people see chess, and why I’ve finally learned to embrace it. Sometimes the thing you spend years trying to hide… ends up becoming the most powerful part of your story.

S2 E20: Hiring BS: Why Adding People Makes Your Business Worse

Everyone says hiring means you’re “scaling.” More people. More growth. More legitimacy. But what if adding staff is the fastest way to drain your cash, multiply chaos, and wreck your margins? In this episode, Sabrina breaks down the real cost of hiring in the UK - from payroll and pensions to employment law risks - and why premature growth is one of the biggest reasons businesses fail. If you’ve ever felt pressure to “grow the team” just because everyone else is doing it… this one might save you a lot of money (and stress). Let’s sniff out the Hiring BS.

S2 E19: Busy is Good BS - Being Busy is NOT Productivity

You worked all week. Your calendar was full. Your to-do list was endless. You were busy from morning to night. So why does your business feel exactly the same? In this episode of Sniffing Out the Bullsht*, we’re unpacking the biggest lie entrepreneurs tell themselves about productivity - and why being busy might be the very thing keeping you stuck. If you’ve ever ended a week exhausted but unsure what actually helped drive the business forward… this one’s for you. Because busyness isn’t business.

S2 E18: Positioning BS: Why You Think You Have a Marketing Problem (But You Don’t)

“We just need better marketing.” It’s the default diagnosis for almost every struggling business. Low leads? Marketing. Poor conversions? Marketing. Slow growth? Definitely marketing. But what if that’s the wrong problem entirely? In this episode, I break down why founders keep fixing the visible issue… while missing the structural one underneath. If marketing always feels harder than it should, this might change the way you think about your business completely.