In this week’s episode of Focus on the Fun Stuff, I talk to Tom Almas—a former punk rocker turned entrepreneur who’s redefining the flexible workspace industry across the UK.

Tom founded Wizu Workspace eight years ago and grew it from a start-up to an impressive £8 million business with a team of 55. But he didn’t just stop at business success; he’s also raising two sons with his wife and navigating the constant challenge of balancing work and family life.

In this episode, we dive into:

1. Tom’s unique approach to time management that keeps him focused on the things that truly matter—at home and at work

2. How he uses a powerful mental image involving “big rocks” to prioritise his non-negotiables, like family time, health, and key business goals

3. His game-changing exercise for entrepreneurs: If you only had four hours a month to work on your business, what would you focus on?

Tom’s story will inspire anyone who feels torn between professional success and a fulfilling personal life. His perspective on “what am I becoming in the process?” will encourage you to think differently about your own priorities.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or just someone searching for that elusive work-life balance, this episode is packed with real-life insights to help you thrive.

You can connect with Tom here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomalmas/

https://wizuworkspace.com/locations/

Useful links:

Service Innovation Award - FlexSA (article):

https://www.flexsa.co.uk/news-post/service-innovation-award-goes-to-wizu-workspace

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Emma Mills sits down with entrepreneur Adam Kara, founder of Coaching Culture and Learning Heroes for an exciting conversation about how he scaled and exited his business for 8 figures inside 3 years.

Adams, known for his no nonsense, straight talking approach to building and selling businesses and he shares invaluable lessons from his entrepreneurial journey.

In Adam’s episode, you’ll discover:

· The back-to-front way to look at your business if you ever want to sell it

· How to shift your mindset to build a business that’ll attract buyers

· The common misconceptions loads of us have about when it comes to working out the value of our businesses

· And how shedding one decent revenue stream actually kickstarted the REAL growth Adam’s business needed before selling


This episode is packed with wisdom on how to build a business that’s built to sell and Adam’s big hairy goal to be a billionaire 💥💵


You can connect with Adam here:
https://www.facebook.com/AdamKaraOfficial/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamkara1/

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Emma sits down with Mike Jones the founder of "Better Happy," to discuss the journey of running a successful business without sacrificing your personal well-being.

Mike shares his journey from military service to owning a CrossFit gym, and eventually establishing "Better Happy," a company dedicated to fostering healthier work environments. They dive deep into the core topics of crafting a sustainable business strategy, the emerging importance of cultural engagement in the workplace, and the complex dynamics of effective leadership.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

🔍 The Importance of Strategy: Mike emphasises how a well-crafted business strategy can fulfill both personal and financial goals.

🤝 Engagement & Culture: Discover why creating a motivating and fulfilling work culture is more crucial than ever.

👥 Leadership Dynamics: Uncover the common missteps business owners make when assuming their leadership team thinks like them.

🌿 Health & Performance: Learn about a framework that can help you manage long-term strategy for sustainable success.

✨ Overcoming Burnout: Mike’s journey from burnout to creating a balanced work-life system.

Don't miss out on the engaging stories, valuable lessons, and practical tips for business owners feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or in need of a fresh perspective. 🎧

Connect with Mike:

My site and free weekly newsletter for business owners/leaders and managers: www.mikejones.live

Offer for Focus on the Fun stuff listeners: Better Happy have a new course - Better Happy Business Systems, which is free for listeners in exchange for feedback and or sharing of their wins from implementation.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-jones3/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@BetterHappyWithMike

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