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Build like a BOSS

Build like a BOSS

By: Dani Louise Smith
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Building your business like a BOSS. This is the place where I dive in the unseen gap of building something with circumstances beyond the ordinary that most business spaces miss and how you can overcome barriers to business growth, even when life is unpredictable because of having a disability or caring for someone who does.

2026 Dani Louise Smith
Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • From Employee to Fully Booked Business Owner | Build Like a BOSS
    Jun 14 2026

    The conversation begins with an introduction and collaboration between Dani and Sam Rawlings, a Children's Creative Counselor. Sam shares her passion for creativity and discusses her transition from being employed to self-employment. The discussion also covers the challenges of navigating transition and the importance of structure. Sam reflects on her preparation for the transition and the gradual process of leaving her previous role. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the transition and the journey to self-employment. Sam Rawlings discusses her journey from part-time employment to self-employment, the expansion of her services and projects, pursuing personal passions, embracing creativity and personal growth, overcoming challenges and self-belief, and her professional and personal achievements.

    Takeaways

    • Passion for creativity and self-expression
    • Challenges and importance of structure in transition Transitioning to self-employment requires gradual acceptance of lower income.
    • Embracing creativity and personal growth leads to pursuing personal passions and professional achievements.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Collaboration
    • 08:10 Navigating Transition and Structure
    • 16:06 Preparation for Transition
    • 22:34 Transition to Self-Employment
    • 28:26 Pursuing Personal Passions
    • 33:45 Overcoming Challenges and Self-Belief

    Links to featured mentions:

    Connect with Sam https://www.sjrcounselling.com/

    Connect with Dani https://www.danilouisesmith.com

    Innovation Celebration https://www.danilouisesmith.com/ICevent

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    40 mins
  • Building A Business Around Real Life | Build like a BOSS
    Jun 7 2026

    Dani Louise Smith shares her journey of building successful businesses while navigating life's unpredictability. From starting a business at 21 to transitioning to a new venture, balancing multiple ventures, facing challenges, learning from failures, implementing strategies for success, and designing business around life, Dani's story offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs facing similar challenges.

    Takeaways

    • Navigating unpredictability in life and business
    • Designing business strategies around personal strengths and life circumstances

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Navigating Unpredictability
    • 07:02 Transitioning to a New Business
    • 13:05 Lessons from Failures
    • 22:55 Designing Business Around Life

    Lins to things mentioned:

    The BOSS Academy www.danilouisesmith.co.uk/boss-academy

    Connect with Dani

    www.danilouisesmith.co.uk/links

    Recorded and scheduled using Riverside.

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    29 mins
  • The Delegation Mistake Keeping You Stuck | Build like a BOSS Podcast
    Jun 21 2026

    The conversation delves into the challenges of delegation, the importance of leadership, and the role of systems and processes in effective delegation. It also highlights the impact of identity and fear on delegation, as well as the significance of self-efficacy in handling change and delegation. The conversation covers topics related to business delegation, learning systems, and the importance of understanding and controlling business assets. It also delves into the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, as well as the announcement of updated business packages and events.

    Takeaways

    • Delegation challenges stem from identity, fear, and lack of systems and processes.
    • Leadership and self-efficacy play a crucial role in effective delegation. Delegating tasks in business is essential for growth and efficiency
    • Understanding and controlling business assets is crucial for business owners
    • Entrepreneurship comes with its own set of challenges and rewards
    • Announcement of updated business packages and events

    Link mentions:

    Innovation Celebration event www.danilouisesmith.co.uk/ICevent

    Bolton Virtual Solutions https://www.instagram.com/bolton_virtual_solutions/

    Discover more www.danilouisesmith.co.uk/links

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    45 mins
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