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Why most business strategies fail - and how to avoid these mistakes (376)

It's all good making a strategy, but how do you ensure it isn't a waste of time? In last weeks episode (listen here [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gyGugZ7caZxg0R0tM03Cs?si=e7427eb765bd407e]), I shared exactly how I overhaul a business strategy - today let's get into the detail of why most strategies fail, and how to set yours up for suvcess. As someone who has helped over 500 clients 1:1 I've seen the right (and wrong) way to create growth. Listen to this episode to feel less alone if you've made these mistakes in the past, and also learn how to never make the same mistakes again. Click here [https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/workshop-strategy] to sign up to my free workshop on May 14th where I'm showing you the exact process I follow to audit and realign a business strategy - all whilst getting a backstage tour of my own strategy for 2026! _____ Connect with me - Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alice_benham] | Website [https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-benham/] | Weekly Emails [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f1eda30db64af0028980f71]

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Click here [https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/workshop-strategy] to sign up to my free workshop on May 14th where I'm showing you the exact process I follow to audit and realign a business strategy - all whilst getting a backstage tour of my own strategy for 2026! _____ Connect with me - Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alice_benham] | Website [https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-benham/] | Weekly Emails [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f1eda30db64af0028980f71]

How I overhauled my business strategy and treated myself like a client (375)

After having a little bit of a crisis post returning from travelling last month (listen to that episode here [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FeacxLkyWVBbR4iW48DoD?si=ENMIVGyAS3yBzbvhqGtBOw]), I thought it was the right time to overhaul my business and treat myself like a client for a few days. In this episode I speak about the steps I took before I began, including the practical things that helped me along the way and most importantly share an insight into the business strategy that I am taking moving forward. Click here [https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/workshop-strategy] to sign up to my free workshop on May 14th where I'm showing you the exact process I follow to audit and realign a business strategy - all whilst getting a backstage tour of my own strategy for 2026! _____ Connect with me - Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alice_benham] | Website [https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-benham/] | Weekly Emails [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f1eda30db64af0028980f71]

How I overhauled my business strategy and treated myself like a client (375)

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If I started over in business, these are the 6 things I'd do ... (374)

What would you do if you had to start your business all over again? In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what I'd do if I had to start my business from scratch. No audience, no clients, no shortcuts, just the six things that would be non-negotiable in starting over. In this episode, I'm sharing the practical steps I'd focus on and the mistakes I'd avoid. If you're starting fresh or thinking about your next move, this episode will give you a clear roadmap. Click here [https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/blog#masterclasses] to watch my free masterclass on 3 habits to help unlock your growth _____ Connect with me - Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alice_benham] | Website [https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-benham/] | Weekly Emails [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f1eda30db64af0028980f71]