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.

Links and business mentoring support

➝ Book a discovery call with Paul:

https://www.paulculshaw.com/contact/

➝ Get instant access to 10 Secrets To Growing A Business.

A free, 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

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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

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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.

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

In this episode, Paul Culshaw and Tracey Parnell discuss a reality every entrepreneur faces: mistakes, setbacks, and things not going to plan.

We explore how to shift your perspective when challenges come up, and why the way you respond to setbacks will shape not only your business but your mindset too.

Because here’s the truth: there’s no such thing as failure, only learning.

We’ll be sharing three key takeaways to help you reframe mistakes as stepping stones, so you can keep moving forward with resilience, clarity, and confidence.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

➝ Why mistakes are part of the process and not the end of the story.

➝ How to reflect on setbacks without getting stuck in them.

➝ The mindset shift that separates those who give up from those who grow.

➝ Our own stories of things going wrong and what we learned from them.

Links mentioned in this episode:

➝ Book a free call with Paul.

https://www.paulculshaw.com/contact/

➝ Get your free accelerator guide: 10 Secrets to Growing a Business

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

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

We’re so glad you’re here. See you next time on Aspiring Entrepreneur.

Welcome to the very first episode of Aspiring Entrepreneur — the podcast for early-stage business builders who want to grow something meaningful, aligned, and true to who they are.

In this episode, Paul Culshaw and Tracey Parnell open up a real conversation about what it actually takes to break away from the 9–5 and step into business on your own terms.

Whether you’ve made the leap or you’re still sitting on the edge of it, you’ll walk away with three powerful takeaways to help you move forward with more confidence, direction, and resilience.

We’re not here for hustle hype or overnight success stories, just grounded advice to help you build a business you actually want to run.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

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   Three things that will save you years of frustration and save you money.

  
  

  What's needed to navigate doubts and second-guessing when you’re just starting out.

  
  

  What early-stage entrepreneurs really need to focus on (it’s probably not what you think!)

  
  

  Links mentioned in this episode:

  
  

  Free starter guide: 10 Secrets to Growing a Business

  
  

  Paul’s website for business training and mentoring: paulculshaw.com

  
  Work with Paul : Book a call

  
  

  If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show and leave a quick review, it really helps us reach more aspiring entrepreneurs just like you.

  
  

  See you next time.