The Lazy CEO Podcast with Jane Lu

• Help My Small Business (Extended): Is Your Product Too Niche?

  This week’s extended Help My Small Business episode is packed with real talk and practical advice for product-based founders. Jane is joined by interior designer and business mentor Emma Blomfield to review Bek’s business, Luckies - the knickers that ditch the shame around discharge.Together, they unpack some of the most common (and costly) mistakes early-stage brands make - from building a website that doesn’t convert to relying on a product range that’s too niche to grow. Emma and Jane get honest about what makes a business actually investable, sharing tips on how to pitch for funding, what investors want to see, and why investing in your own business can sometimes be a smarter move than giving away equity too early.They also reflect on their own experiences starting out, including the tough lessons, mindset shifts, and business pivots that made the biggest difference. If you're a founder who’s hit a plateau, this episode will give you the insight (and reality check) you didn’t know you needed.Want your business featured on the pod?Send us a 30 to 90 second video telling us about your brand and how we can help. You might just be our next spotlight. Email your video to [email protected] with us:Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceoFollow Emma Blomfield: @emmablomfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Help My Small Business: When is the Right Time to Start Ads?

  In this Help My Small Business episode, Jane is joined by Tori Clapham and Chris Hole - founders of Peaches Pilates - to help out Nikolina, the founder of I See by Nikolina, an Australian-made fashion brand that blends style with spiritual connection.The big question on Nikolina’s mind? When is the right time to start running ads and investing in SEO?Tori and Chris break down how to know if your brand is ready to scale with paid ads, and what groundwork needs to be done first - think product, website, and conversion rates. From understanding your margins to refining your brand experience, this is a must-listen for anyone itching to hit "launch" on their digital marketing.Want your business featured on the pod?Send us a 30 to 90 second video telling us about your brand and how we can help. You might just be our next spotlight. Email your video to [email protected] with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcast Stay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Follow Tori on Instagram: @toriclapham Follow Chris on Instagram: @chrishole Follow Peaches Pilates: @peachespilates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• #109 Building a Community-First Business: How Tori Clapham and Chris Hole Keep Their Team Strong and Customers Loyal at Peaches Pilates

  This week on The Lazy CEO, we’re joined by Tori Clapham and Chris Hole, the husband-and-wife team behind Peaches Pilates, the mat-based Pilates brand shaking up the fitness world.In this episode, Tori and Chris dive deep into how building from their client community helps create loyal staff and reduce turnover. Tori opens up about the mindset shift she experienced as a mentor, learning to accept that staff will eventually outgrow the business, and why that’s a sign of good leadership. She also shares how becoming a mother shifted her priorities, giving her new perspective and setting clearer boundaries between herself and the business. As owners and franchisors, they talk honestly about being involved in everything and the challenge of learning to delegate more effectively. Together, they discuss the challenges and rewards of scaling a business as a married couple with two young kids, offering leadership lessons for thriving through fast growth rather than just surviving it.Connect with us:Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceoFollow Tori on Instagram: @toriclaphamFollow Chris on Instagram: @chrisholeFollow Peaches Pilates on Instagram: @peachespilates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• #108 Overworked and Overwhelmed? These 9 Habits Will Actually Help You Get Sh*t Done

  Feeling like you're doing everything and still getting nowhere? In this solo episode of The Lazy CEO, Jane shares 9 time-saving habits that actually help when you're overworked, overwhelmed, and barely keeping up. These habits are all about working smarter, not harder - because no one has time for burnout.Jane breaks down how she structures her day to avoid falling into reactive mode, the mindset shift that helped her stop glorifying being busy, and how she approaches her to-do list to get real results without the fluff. You'll hear how multitasking might be killing your focus and what to do instead, and the underrated trick that helps protect your time when everything feels urgent.Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastStay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Help My Small Business: How to Stand Out Online

  Ever feel like your product is great, but no one’s seeing it? You’re not alone.In this Help My Small Business episode, Jane is joined by James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid Travel, to help Tormina - founder of Lucie & Co, a sustainable pet accessories brand - figure out how to actually stand out online.From learning how to make Meta ads work without blowing your budget, to understanding how to increase your profit margin so you can afford to reinvest in growth, this episode is packed with real advice for small businesses trying to break through the noise.If you’d love your business featured on the podcast, send in a 30 to 90 second video telling us about your brand and how we can help. You might just be our next spotlight. Send your video to [email protected] with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcast Stay updated with our host, Jane Lu: @thelazyceo Follow James on LinkedIn: James Thornton Follow Intrepid Travel on Instagram: @intrepidtravel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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