Скачать или смотреть Realities of Startup Life: Lessons Learned from a £500K First Year with Emma & Louise, Esto Search

In this episode, I'm joined by Emma and Louise from Esto Search. They share their £500k first-year success, the challenges they faced, and key lessons learned about branding, client relationships, and staying true to their values.

You can connect with them both here:
  / emma-lowman-9823884b  
  / louise-garrison-120a67166  

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome
1:36 - Highlight Reel: £506k in Billings, 75% Female Placements
3:22 - The Story Behind the Name: Esther Search
7:45 - Self-Funding the Business with £5k
11:05 - Point of Difference: Authenticity and Personal Branding
16:08 - How Personal Branding Led to the First Placement
20:30 - Challenges and Self-Doubt in the First Year
26:44 - Dealing with Client Respect Issues
30:14 - Overcoming the Limiting Belief of Being a Small Agency
33:52 - Saying No to Business to Uphold Values
37:02 - Improving Job Briefing Processes
42:19 - Niche and Market Approach: Holistic Recruitment
45:57 - Matching People Based on Company Culture
52:12 - Tech Stack and Business Operations: Keeping it Minimal
53:38 - Questioning the Need for Expensive Tools
58:01 - Invoice Chasing and Payment Management
1:00:25 - Business Growth and Lifestyle Considerations
1:02:38 - Prioritizing Work-Life Balance and Well-being
1:07:34 - Considerations for AI and Outsourcing
1:13:14 - Health, Wellness, and Work-Life Blend: Avoiding Burnout
1:16:24 - Blending Work and Personal Life Successfully
1:18:47 - Conclusion: Recap of Key Lessons and Insights

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