Rephonic
Artwork for Working On It

Working On It

Brad Staines
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Positive Thinking
Mindset Coaching
Sales
Personal Transformation
Artificial Intelligence
Personal Branding
Customer Experience
Time Management
Business Growth
Self-Reflection
Vision
Service-Based Businesses
Burnout
Mindset
Goals
Nutrition
Motivational Speaking
Digital Workforce

What if growing your business didn’t mean sacrificing your time, your health, or your freedom? Working On It is the podcast for service-based founders who want to scale without burning out. Each episode brings you honest conversations with experts, operators, and mentors - the same kind of people who’ve helped shape successful businesses from the inside out. We dive into the systems, strategies, ... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes44Founded10 months ago
Number of ListenersCategories
CareersManagementBusiness

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Working On It

Latest Episodes

In this candid episode, Brad sits down with George McLennan, a former professional footballer turned founder of G Mac Gardens. After ten years in professional football, highlighted by a league title win with Cheltenham, injuries, performance anxiety,... more

In this gripping episode, Brad sits down with Jacob Lockwood, an energetic, patriotic, and fiercely determined former Coldstream Guard who transitioned out of the military just seven days prior after 16 years of service. Jacob shares the remarkable s... more

In this episode, accounting firm owner and entrepreneur John Holliday flips the script on traditional business advice by proving that scaling your company doesn't require massive upfront cash.

John shares his unconventional approach to "no money dow... more

In this inspiring episode, primary school founder turned elite leadership consultant Penny Ford shares the transformative power of choosing a growth mindset over the comfort zone.

Drawing from a career that began with shaping young minds and evolved... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Penny Ford
Founder of Brilliant Beyond Belief; former school founder and leader
Brilliant Beyond Belief
Episode: Leading Beyond Your Limits - with Penny Ford
Daidree Tofano
Executive voice and presence coach with a background in opera and genomics
Impact Voice Coaching
Episode: The Instrument Of Leadership: How To Unlock Your Voice's Power - with Daidree Tofano
Lee Russell
Founder of Minimal Viable Launch; AI expert
Minimal Viable Launch
Episode: The Moving Middle: Debunking AI Hype with Applied Innovation
Byron Munford
Health and performance coach, competitive weight lifter, founder of Lifestyle Revolution
Lifestyle Revolution
Episode: The Six Pillars of High Performance: Health, Mindset, and Resilience with Byron Munford
Brad Jones
Founder/CEO of Imperium Group (electricians and property services)
Imperium Group
Episode: From a VW Polo to a £10M Electrical Empire
Neil Tuson
Founder of Perfect Teams, personality profiling expert
Perfect Teams
Episode: Perfect Teams: Decoding the Psychology of Success with Neil Tuson
Michelle Ponto
Founder of Blue Gecko, former Emmy-nominated journalist, language architect
Blue Gecko
Episode: From Emmy-Nominated Journalist to Language Architect: Michelle Ponto's Global Journey
James Martin
Entrepreneur known as Dyslexic James; founder of James Martin Entrepreneur Conversations
James Martin Entrepreneur Conversations
Episode: From Dyslexic Dropout to Multimillion-Pound Empire: The James Martin Story
Tom Griffiths
CFO, fractional CFO offering financial guidance to SMEs
Self-employed / CFO services
Episode: Beyond the Bank Balance: Why Your Gut Might Be Tanking Your Profits

Host

Brad Sugar
Host of the show; co-host introducing and explaining the Trade Growth Club concept; appears across episodes in multiple capacities.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Great podcast for business owners!

    Thanks Brad. Loved your first episode with Gillian Palmer ✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jess White YogiTribe / Spark
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Great Podcast!

    All round great guy Brad Staines is the perfect host for this business based podcast.

    He knows the ups and downs of running a service-based business and as a result has attracted some fantastic guests. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keith West - Create your EDGE
    United Kingdom10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Quality mix of strategy, storytelling, and real-world examples.
Guests bring practical, actionable insights for growth and leadership.
Listeners get clear frameworks and actionable tips to apply immediately.
Host is thoughtful and knows the ups and downs of running a service-based business.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Secret to Radical Focus: Ditching Disparity for Discipline
Q: What framework does Byron suggest for adopting new health behaviors?
He recommends identifying the future self you want to become, mapping out that future, and habit-stacking actions so that each small step naturally leads to the next, reinforcing consistency and identity change.
The Secret to Radical Focus: Ditching Disparity for Discipline
Q: What role does sleep play in performance according to Byron?
Sleep quality directly affects memory, focus, energy, and decision-making, with practical steps like optimizing sleep duration, REM cycles, and circadian rhythm to improve daily performance.
The Secret to Radical Focus: Ditching Disparity for Discipline
Q: What is the main obstacle for busy founders when trying to improve health and focus?
The episode emphasizes time audits, intentional planning, and building habits that align with long-term goals rather than chasing quick fixes; it highlights structuring the day, limiting unnecessary scrolling, and using routines to create sustainable progress.
Leading Beyond Your Limits - with Penny Ford
Q: What role does AI play in your work and how do you implement it with teams?
AI is used to analyze data and support change readiness; the focus is on the people piece and ensuring teams are prepared to adopt AI through culture, processes, and a structured change framework.
Leading Beyond Your Limits - with Penny Ford
Q: How do you help leaders break through fear and limiting beliefs?
Identify the North Star, get into the right state with a morning ritual, and act as if you've already achieved the goal to rewire identity and behavior.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Working On It

What is Working On It about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show targets service-based founders who want to scale without sacrificing time, health, or freedom. Across episodes, listeners hear honest conversations with operators, mentors, and experts about building scalable systems, leadership, and productive habits that let a business run without the founder being constantly involved. Key themes include hiring and people strategy, cash flow and profitability for small firms, personal branding and marketing, community-driven growth (including a trades-focused network), and practical frameworks for leadership, planning, and exit readiness. Notable angles include a recurring emphasis on sustainable growth, the role of AI as a support tool, and the power of purpose-driven communities to unlock prof... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Working On It?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Working On It. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Working On It and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Working On It get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Working On It, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Working On It?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Working On It, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Working On It have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Working On It has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Working On It?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Working On It:

1. Entrepreneur Conversations
2. James Sinclair's Business Broadcast
3. Cars & Money
4. The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
5. The Rest Is Football

How many episodes of Working On It are there?

Working On It launched 10 months ago and published 44 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Working On It?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Working On It?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Working On It from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Working On It?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Working On It. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Working On It?

Recent guests on Working On It include:

1. Penny Ford
2. Daidree Tofano
3. Lee Russell
4. Byron Munford
5. Brad Jones
6. Neil Tuson
7. Michelle Ponto
8. James Martin

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days