{"podcast":{"title":"Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success","slug":"scale-her-up-female-business-stories-and-expert-tips-for-business-growth-and-success-1377057","podcast_index_feed_id":1377057,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/scale-her-up/","website_url":"https://Scaleherup.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/689a23c3-c9b8-4cd3-b6f3-1473fffd48f7/BAEoC8z0vwk9fr_1b51vInIP.png","author":"Brenda Hector","episode_count":169,"summary":"If you are a female business owner, self-employed freelancer, or girl boss who wants to build a successful business i.e. work less hours, make more money, and get better results from your staff, then this is the podcast for you. Hosted by Dr Brenda Hector MBA from ActionCOACH UK, this podcast provides relatable and accessible business advice and inspiration from successful businesswomen who have been there and done it before you. This podcast is where you can • hear female business stories • share business success • learn how to overcome business challenges • get advice for businesswomen aspiring to success • find out what needs to change • discover how we can bring about that business revolution Only 1 in 3 UK entrepreneurs are female. UK men are 5 times more likely than women to build a business of over £1million turnover If UK women matched UK men in starting and scaling businesses, it would add £250 billion to the UK economy (Alison Rose, The Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship 2018) As a woman in business, a business coach, and a business growth expert, Brenda’s mission is to help business owners grow their companies, achieve their goals and live the lifestyle of their dre…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T14:17:12.082386+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scale-her-up-female-business-stories-and-expert-tips-for-business-growth-and-success-1377057"},"episode":{"title":"The Entrepreneur vs. The Technician: Scaling Through Acquisition with Katie Backler","slug":"the-entrepreneur-vs-the-technician-scaling-through-acquisition-with-katie-backler","published_at":"2026-05-19T10:55:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scale-her-up-female-business-stories-and-expert-tips-for-business-growth-and-success-1377057/the-entrepreneur-vs-the-technician-scaling-through-acquisition-with-katie-backler","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scale-her-up-female-business-stories-and-expert-tips-for-business-growth-and-success-1377057","url":"https://scaleherup.com/episode/katie-backler-charles-white-property-acquisitions","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/363554b3-8cfa-44bc-9173-5dc637555a56.mp3","summary":"What is the difference between starting a career and buying a business? In this episode, Dr Brenda Hector sits down with Katie Backler , Managing Director of Charles White Limited , to explore her 25-year journey leading one of Scotland and Northern Ireland's premier residential property management firms. Katie shares the fascinating story of buying a fifth-generation family business in 2001 and intentionally stepping in as an owner rather than a technician . We trace the strategic evolution of the company, including expanding into Belfast, navigating the financing hurdles of an asset-light service company, and the tough decision to sell their core lettings division to achieve ultimate operational focus. Katie also dives into the realities of working alongside her husband, managing the deep psychological shifts of leadership change, and why her team recently took home the prestigious 2026 Managing Agent of the Year award. Key Takeaways: The E-Myth Approach: Why entering an industry without technical expertise can prevent you from getting bogged down in day-to-day operations. Acquisition Integration: The slow, deliberate process of blending cultures, teams, and ancient ledger systems. Financing Service Companies: How to secure funding when your business has zero physical assets to use as security. Mindset Reframing: Learning to separate your identity from business failure and accepting that success and struggle always coexist.","meta_description":"What is the difference between starting a career and buying a business? 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