Business Class

Welcome back to Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens.
In this week’s episode, Vicky is joined by Joel Conder, one half of the viral family YouTube channel Dad vs Girls, and founder of Desvu Clothing and We Are Sol tanning brand.

Joel opens up about feeling lost in his career and making the brave decision to leave his job to pursue content creation full time. What started as simply having fun with his family quickly turned into a YouTube channel that changed everything. After battling perfectionism and delaying his first upload, Joel finally posted his first video, and within just eight weeks the channel had taken off. After their fourth video went viral, Dad vs Girls became a full-time career.

He also shares the less-talked-about side of success, including the challenges of running multiple businesses with a laid-back management style and ADHD. Joel speaks honestly about how this approach initially led to issues with employees and moments where he considered walking away altogether. Through perseverance, he explains how implementing a few core structures transformed the logistics of his businesses and helped everything run more smoothly.

In addition, Joel discusses the powerful role of manifestation and journalling, and how these practices have had a profound impact on both his personal life and career.

This episode is packed with honest insights on content creation, entrepreneurship, mindset, and building sustainable businesses, making it a must-listen for creators, founders, and anyone considering turning passion into a career.
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Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens.

In this week’s episode, Vicky tackles one of the most common questions leaders and business owners ask themselves: how do I actually do it all? This conversation is all about productivity, especially for those who don’t fit the typical “hyper-organised” mould.

As a self-confessed Type B and naturally scatty person, Vicky has spent years learning how to work with her brain rather than against it. She shares the productivity systems, habits, and mindset shifts that have genuinely helped her get more done without burning out.

From practical tips you can implement immediately, to realistic ways of structuring your day, managing your energy, and staying focused when organisation doesn’t come naturally, this episode is designed to help you maximise your time and feel more in control of your workload.
If you’re a business owner, leader, or entrepreneur who wants to be more productive without forcing yourself into rigid routines that don’t suit you, this episode is a must-listen.
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Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens.

In this week’s episode, Vicky is joined by Benjy Leslie, founder and CEO of Connect Management and widely recognised as one of the UK’s most impressive young business leaders. Benjy represents over 150 creators and delivers influencer campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands, making him a leading voice in the creator economy.

Benjy shares how his journey into influencer management began during Covid, after noticing a close friend with over a million followers on TikTok and realising there was a huge opportunity to build a career around managing creators. From that moment, Connect Management was born.
In this conversation, Benjy opens up about his unconventional leadership style and why people skills are at the heart of everything he does. He talks about famously investing six figures into his team, offering generous bonuses, incentives, holidays, and even cars, and why giving back to his staff is a non-negotiable part of his business values.

Despite being told by others that his approach is “stupid” or unsustainable, Benjy explains how this leadership style has led to exceptional staff retention, a motivated team, and long-term business success. He also reflects on being business-minded from a young age and the lessons he’s learned while scaling a fast-growing company.

This episode is packed with insight on leadership, team culture, influencer marketing, and building a business that thrives by putting people first. A must-listen for entrepreneurs, founders, and anyone interested in modern business and leadership.
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Welcome back to Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens.

In this week’s episode, Vicky is joined by her sister and coworker, Lauren, as they sit down to tackle your listener dilemmas in a conversation packed with honest business insights and real-life lessons.

This episode even features a voice note from a loyal listener sharing a truly eye-opening and slightly terrifying story about working with a friend. It’s wild, relatable, and a must-listen for anyone considering mixing business with personal relationships.

Vicky and Lauren also open up about a difficult period last year when the business felt so tough that they seriously considered giving up. They share how they pushed through those challenges, why they’re so grateful they didn’t quit, and what those moments taught them about resilience, growth, and belief.

They discuss the realities of starting a business, the pressure of the early years, and why it’s okay to admit when things feel overwhelming. From trying to be a “cool boss” and learning the hard way why that approach can backfire, to understanding the difference between being kind and being nice, this episode explores the importance of leadership, boundaries, and having uncomfortable but necessary conversations.

If you’re navigating the ups and downs of running a business, managing people, or setting boundaries from the very beginning, this episode offers reassurance, perspective, and practical lessons you can learn from straight away.
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Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens.

In this week’s solo episode, Vicky dives deep into social media growth and how to turn your online presence into a powerful revenue stream. From the importance of consistency to understanding how algorithms, audience trust, and content strategy work together, Vicky breaks down exactly what it takes to grow on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and beyond.

With a combined following of around 200,000 followers, Vicky shares her real-world experience of how social media can open the door to brand deals, new income opportunities, and long-term business growth. She talks honestly about the mental barriers that stop people from showing up online, how to get over fear of judgment, and how to build the confidence to become visible in your niche.

This episode also covers practical advice on posting frequency, content creation, and finding the time to show up consistently, even when life and business get busy. Whether you want to become a content creator, grow a personal brand, or monetise your social media platforms, this episode is packed with tips you can start using straight away.

If you’re serious about building an audience, attracting brands, and making money through social media, this is a must-listen.
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