Welcome back to Aspiring Entrepreneur, the podcast for new and early-stage business owners who want to grow something meaningful, stay connected to their “why”, and build a business that feels right for them.

In this episode, Paul Culshaw and Tracey Parnell dig into a challenge every entrepreneur faces: how to tell the difference between a real opportunity and a shiny distraction.

The truth is, when you’re building a business, opportunities come at you from every angle, new ideas, new tools, new offers. But not every path is the right one for you.

So how do you know which clues to follow and which ones to leave behind?

Paul and Tracey share their key takeaways, personal stories, and practical advice to help you stay focused, make better decisions, and move your business forward without getting pulled in too many directions.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

➝ Why staying connected to your bigger vision matters when evaluating opportunities.
➝ How to pause, assess, and decide without rushing.
➝ The role of strategy, self-belief, and support systems in staying on track.
➝ Real stories of distractions we’ve faced and lessons learned.

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Welcome back to Aspiring Entrepreneur, the podcast for new and early-stage business owners. In this episode, Paul Culshaw and Tracey Parnell explore the idea of balance. It's something many new entrepreneurs struggle with, especially in the early stages when the business feels all-consuming.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of working non-stop and putting everything else on hold. But if you don’t make space for your personal life, your family, your friends, and crucially, your own self-care, you won’t be able to sustain your energy or show up for your business in the way you want to.

Paul and Tracey share their key takeaways, personal insights, and practical ways to start creating a business that fits into your life, not the other way around.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

➝ Why balance isn’t about perfection, it’s about intention.
➝ The role of strategy in creating space for your personal life.
➝ Why looking after yourself is the most important business decision you’ll make.
➝ Lessons from our own journeys of working too much, burning out, and coming back stronger.

Links mentioned in this episode:

➝ Get in touch to discuss your business needs with Paul:

https://site.paulculshaw.withtbsc.com/get-in-touch

➝ Download 10 Secrets To Growing A Business: An easy-to-follow guide designed to give you clear, actionable steps to help you move forward with confidence and clarity. https://bit.ly/10-biz-secrets

If you found this episode helpful, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s on the same journey.

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Welcome back to Aspiring Entrepreneur, the podcast for new and early-stage business owners who want to grow something meaningful, stay connected to their “why”, and build a business that feels right for them.

In this episode, Paul Culshaw and Tracey Parnell explore an important question many entrepreneurs face: Should you go it alone, or is it time to start building a team?

Entrepreneurship can be exciting, but it can also feel lonely, especially when you’re working from home and wearing all the hats.

Some people thrive in their own space and prefer to keep things simple. Others have a strategy to gradually bring in support and grow a team.

Paul and Tracey share their key takeaways, lessons from their own business journeys, and practical ideas to help you figure out which path feels right for you.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

➝ The pros and cons of going solo versus building a team.
➝ How to know when it might be time to get help or delegate.
➝ Why your goals and working style matter when choosing your path.
➝ Real stories and lessons from the early stages of business

Links mentioned in this episode:

➝ Get in touch and book a discovery call with Paul:

https://site.paulculshaw.withtbsc.com/get-in-touch

➝ Download 10 Secrets To Growing A Business. An easy-to-follow guide designed to give you clear, actionable steps to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.

https://bit.ly/10-biz-secrets

If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s building their own business too.

We’ll see you next time on Aspiring Entrepreneur.