Beyond the Numbers with Bev Wakefield
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About This Podcast
Each week, you’ll be joined by Bev Wakefield as she shares straight-talking, practical advice to help you take control of your business finances. From cash flow to pricing, profit to planning, Bev breaks it all down with clarity and simplicity, so you can make confident decisions and build a business that truly works for you.
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Recent Episodes
S3E12 Build to Freedom, Not Just a Sale S03 E12
“I’ll sort that later.” “I’ll pay myself properly when things settle.” “One day I’ll sell, and that will be my pension.” In this final episode of the series, Bev shares the shift that changed…
S3E11 Grow on Your Terms S03 E11
More clients. More revenue. More staff. More pressure. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Bev challenges the idea that bigger automatically means better. She shares why most businesses don’t hit…
S3E10 From Cultural Pressure to Corporate Power | Lessons from Kavita Oberoi | S03 E10
What happens when you stop waiting to be promoted and start building your own table? In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Bev sits down with Kavita Oberoi OBE, founder of Oberoi Consulting and the…
S3E9 Find Your People And Don’t Go It Alone S03 E09
The 3am spirals. The weight of payroll. The quiet fear of getting it wrong. Entrepreneurship can feel lonely, even when you’re surrounded by people who love you. In this episode of Beyond the…
S3E8 From Operator to Owner, And Why It Changes Everything S03 E08
You can be busy all day and still not be building anything bigger. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Bev explores the identity shift that changes everything, moving from operator to owner. From…
S3E7 The Hard Lessons Behind a Successful Exit | Lessons from Matt Hay | S03 E07
Rapid growth looks impressive from the outside. It feels very different on the inside. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Bev sits down with Matt Hay, founder of Bulbshare, to talk about scaling…
S3E6 Systemise Before You Suffer (+ Let AI Help) S03 E06
If everything in your business lives in your head, no wonder you’re exhausted. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Bev shares why systems are not just efficiency tools, they are wellbeing tools.…
S3E5 Hire for Heart, Lead with Trust S03 E05
Why don’t my team care as much as I do? How do I find the right people? In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Bev shares what she would do differently if she started again, starting with hiring for…
S3E4 Leading 30 Years of Impact at YMCA Derbyshire | Lessons from Gillian Sewell | S03 E04
What does leadership really look like when lives depend on it? In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Bev sits down with Gillian Sewell, Chief Executive of YMCA Derbyshire, whose three decades of…
S3E3 I’d Charge Properly (From Day One) S03 E03
Pricing is where confidence wobbles and self-doubt creeps in. It is also where so many business owners quietly undercut themselves. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Bev shares what she would do…
S3E2 I’d Build Around Life, Not Fit Life Around Business S03 E02
When you start a business, it’s easy to tell yourself you’ll sort the balance later. Later, when things calm down. Later, when it’s successful enough. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Bev…
S3E1 Leadership Lessons From a Front Line Negotiator | Lessons from Nicky Perfect | S03 E01
We’re often taught that leadership is about control, authority, and having all the answers. But what if real leadership starts somewhere quieter, with self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the…
S2E14 What's One Thing You Learnt in 2025? (Live at Vibrant Supper Club) | Bonus Episode
In this live episode of Beyond the Numbers, Bev takes the podcast to the Vibrant Supper Club for an evening of food, conversation, and connection. Local business owners share what they’ve learned…
S2E13 Life Is Good When? (Live at Electric Daisy) | Bonus Episode
In this episode, we took the podcast on the road to ask business owners a simple question: “Life is good when…?” In this live episode of Beyond the Numbers, Bev dives into candid conversations that…
S2E12 Say Yes or Say No! Making Better Business Decisions S02 E12
Most business owners don’t fail from lack of opportunity. They fail from saying yes to too many of them. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Bev explores how to make decisions that create focus…
S2E11 How to Build Recurring Revenue Without Losing Your Soul S02 E11
The feast-and-famine cycle is exhausting. Chasing clients, starting every month at zero, and never knowing when the next payment will land. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Bev breaks down how…
S2E10 From Backpack Sales to Boardroom Strategy | Lessons from Scott Parsons S02 E10
Scaling a business isn’t just about ambition - it’s about grit, clarity, and knowing when to hold your nerve. In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Bev Wakefield speaks with Scott Parsons,…
S2E9 What’s the Exit Plan? (Even If You Don’t Want to Sell Yet) S02 E09
What happens to your business if you take three months off? If the answer makes you nervous, this episode is for you. Bev dives into what it really means to build a business that works without you at…
S2E8 The Happiness Threshold: Why More Money Isn’t Always the Answer S02 E08
You hit the big revenue goals. You buy the car, upgrade the office, hit those £10k months, and still feel exactly the same. If more money was supposed to bring happiness, why does it so often come…
S2E7 The Truth About Hustle Culture (and Finding a Better Way) | Lessons from Serena Humphrey S02 E07
We’re told that success is about pushing harder - longer hours, bigger goals, and never switching off. But what if the real win is building a business that gives you freedom, not burnout? In this…
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Beyond the Numbers with Bev Wakefield has published 41 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Business, Management.
Beyond the Numbers with Bev Wakefield is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 19m.
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