What We Learned Running Our Businesses This Year | What One Thing Podcast

This episode is a little different.

As the year comes to a close, Hayley and Phil take time to reflect — honestly — on what the past year of running their businesses has really been like. Not the polished version. The real one.

They talk openly about the things that surprised them, the challenges they didn’t expect, and the lessons that only became clear once they slowed down enough to notice them.

This conversation explores:

• The gap between expectations and reality in business growth
• Why managing time, energy, and focus is an ongoing battle
• The emotional side of leadership and decision-making
• How peer support and collaboration changed their confidence and direction
• What visibility actually means — beyond just numbers
• What they’re proud of, what they’d change, and what they’re carrying into the year ahead

If you’re a business owner who feels like growth is less about big wins and more about learning, adjustment, and consistency — this episode is for you.

What One Thing Podcast – with Phil & Hayley

Each week, business owners share the one thing that made the biggest difference in their business journey — and hosts Phil (Affirm IT Services) and Hayley (Corbar Accounting) dive into the lessons, laughs, and lightbulb moments along the way.

If you’re a UK business owner looking for real stories and practical insights on growth, leadership, IT, and finance — this is the podcast for you!

Connect with the hosts

Phil Davenport | Affirm IT Services
LinkedIn
https://affirmit.co.uk/

Hayley Baxter | Corbar Accounting
LinkedIn
https://corbar.uk/

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