Founders Anonymous Impact and FixSpec

In this special Christmas episode: It's the second part of our look at selling and buying - what does your sales pitch feel like to your prospects? What is bundling, and how can it ramp up your profits? 
Plus: The wait is over - we finally open our Secret Santa gifts; David uses the word 'reductivist'; and Chris does a song.
Got a story? Question for the show? Get in touch: podcast@impactbiz.co.uk, or via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
"Why doesn't your pitch cut through? Why don't they buy?"

"You've got to keep really, really focused on outcomes."

"Few things chill my soul more than 'your present is homemade'."

"No, you're not being controversial, you're being a moron."

Founders Anonymous is an Impact and FixSpec production.

In this episode: We dive into the murky waters of sales pitches, and how you package up your services. What makes you different? And how do you actually get your prospects excited about what you do?
Plus: David finds a tweet he likes; Chris gets excited about TikTok; and we get presents. Lots of presents.
Got a story? Question for the show? Get in touch: podcast@impactbiz.co.uk, or via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
"There's a reason salesmen don't start by telling you your clothes are shit."
"How do we stop positioning ourselves as a replacement?"

"It's difficult to believe, but I don't have a personal trainer."

Founders Anonymous is an Impact and FixSpec production.

In this episode: Chris speaks to recruitment superstar Sasha Jaypalan of Grace May People about what the recruitment sector looks like in a post-pandemic world - and how businesses can define their values, find the right people, and get the most out of their recruitment agency.
We'll be back with our usual discussion format next week - don't forget to send us your Secret Santa suggestions directly to David or Chris via Twitter. Find out more about Grace May People via their website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Got a story? Question for the show? Get in touch: podcast@impactbiz.co.uk, or via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

"Candidates are looking for more than just a salary now."

"As companies - do we actually live and breathe our values?"

"Salary, benefits, and pensions aren't the factors that make employees stay long-term."

Founders Anonymous is an Impact and FixSpec production.

In this episode: it's the fourth and final look at productivity, tasks, and motivation in our mini-series - and this week, we're tackling the thorny issue of motivation and mindset. How do you get stuff done when your brain is telling you to do something - anything - else instead? How do you get yourself fired up and productive?
Plus: can TikTok make you a millionaire? Why doesn't David trust horses? And we share our favourite coffee shop in all of London.
Secret Santa Suggestions: contact David and Chris directly on Twitter with your ideas...
Got a story? Question for the show? Get in touch: podcast@impactbiz.co.uk
"I think I'm quite like a horse."
"If you don't enjoy what you do, then it's just drudge work."

"Surely to god SOMEONE must enjoy tax returns."

"There's nothing I hate more than fun."

Founders Anonymous is an Impact and FixSpec production.

In this episode: part three in our mini-series on everything to do with time, tasks, and productivity, with a deep-dive into that big question - how do you know if you're wasting your time? What does it mean to fritter your energy and resources away? And how can you make the most of the time you have?
Plus: Chris calls David a dick; David buys a picture of a cucumber; and we say something lovely about you. That's right, you - you lovely listener, you.
Got a story? Question for the show? Get in touch: podcast@impactbiz.co.uk
"Oh god, no, I'm the worst person in the world"

"Everything just feels SLOW in a big organisation"

"My life is just a series of notification sounds"

"Are you wasting your life??"

Founders Anonymous is an Impact and FixSpec production.

In this episode: we continue our theme on time, tasks, and productivity, with a deep-dive into personal productivity. How do you keep on top of all your tasks? Is there really a shiny-new-tool that can help you manage your time? And how do you actually get stuff done?
Plus: Chris goes to a musical; and David starts a fight.
Got a story? Question for the show? Get in touch: podcast@impactbiz.co.uk
"I've never even heard of Squid Game"

"I'm pretty much a recovering stress-head"

"We think 'if I just get this new tool, it'll fix everything' - but it's b*llocks"

"If you want to pick a fight, then pick a fight"

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Founders Anonymous is an Impact and FixSpec production.