In this episode of Startup Breakdown, we unpack the chaos of desk lunches, tech glitches, and a wild discovery call where someone tried to ask Milly to "slip them some customers". We also check in on puppy Betty's brand-new haircut and her fearless first day at puppy daycare, Percy's sneaky kitchen counter ciabatta heist, and Caroline's DIY sofa table build.
In actual business content, we tackle a listener query on how small businesses can use AI to support and enhance their marketing without replacing the human thinking behind it. Caroline shares practical ways to leverage AI for data analytics, competitor research, and content repurposing, while Milly highlights how AI can help strip emotion from uncomfortable business communications, before we dive into a candid chat on guardrails, ethics, and data centres.
Who are your hosts? Milly: I'm a serial COO with an MBA from Imperial College London. I'm the ultimate cheerleader for early-stage companies and I've got the knowledge you need to take your brilliant ideas from the drawing board to the board room. I help companies across all industries build simple strategic frameworks to help them grow by focussing on the most important tasks without breaking the bank. If you’re looking for help to fight the overwhelm, communicate with your team, or raise money for your business give me a shout and we can have a free, no-strings Discovery Call over at www.payasyougocoo.com.
Caroline: I’m a marketing strategist and coach with a passion for making marketing simple, effective, and actually fun. I help entrepreneurs and small business owners cut through the noise, get crystal clear on their messaging, and create smarter strategies that actually move the needle. If you’re ready to build a marketing plan that feels good and gets results, you can work with me 1:1 through coaching or join the Smarter Marketing Club, my community packed with training, support, and real-world marketing know-how. Head over to carolinesumners.com to find out more and book a free Discovery Call.
This podcast is expertly edited by James Ede. You can check out his services at beheardproductions https://www.beheard.org.uk/
If you’re scaling your business or just surviving your latest breakdown, we’d love to hear from you, send us a message at [email protected].