Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/diary-of-an-entrepreneur The Diary of an Entrepreneur is an open, honest, and transparent account of my fight to grow a business from the ground up. I'm 10+ years into this journey and only in the last few years have things really started to take off. In each episode, you will hear an open account of the fires I'm having to put out, the teething issues of a fast-growing business, the good stuff, and all other aspects of the day-to-day running of a business - through the eyes of its CEO and Founder, Danny Lacey. Related websites: https://www.stadamedia.co.uk https://www.dannylacey.business (c) Danny Lacey 2020 22ff10e5-e94b-555c-9702-68ee3de14dff no Diary of an Entrepreneur Trailer en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:35:28 +0100 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:53:24 +0000 http://www.dannylacey.business https://img.transistor.fm/_wFqkc4R6bQOpV7VUiCJuo3fpjtzIHp-3lDzI2wS9OQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE1NTI0LzE2MDM4/MTA4ODEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg http://www.dannylacey.business episodic Danny Lacey The Diary of an Entrepreneur is an open, honest, and transparent account of my fight to grow a business from the ground up. I'm 10+ years into this journey and only in the last few years have things really started to take off. In each episode, you will hear an open account of the fires I'm having to put out, the teething issues of a fast-growing business, the good stuff, and all other aspects of the day-to-day running of a business - through the eyes of its CEO and Founder, Danny Lacey. Related websites: https://www.stadamedia.co.uk https://www.dannylacey.business The Diary of an Entrepreneur is an open, honest, and transparent account of my fight to grow a business from the ground up. business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner Danny Lacey dannylacey@stadamedia.co.uk No No 24 24 EP024 From struggling to thriving: 3 changes that turned business around overnight full 14974d9f-c237-4d5d-bf3e-900507cb9596 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/24 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 712 Sometimes you have to make changes in your business to have a big impact on growth. In this episode, I share three of the biggest changes we have made over the years that moved the needle for the business. Sometimes you have to make changes in your business to have a big impact on growth. In this episode, I share three of the biggest changes we have made over the years that moved the needle for the business. business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 23 23 EP023 How expanding services resulted in record growth full 152248ea-3304-4e9d-b225-e2f328e17197 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/23 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 610 You need to do everything you can to build relationships with your clients. Offering them more value is at the top of that list of things to develop. In this episode, I share how expanding our services resulted in record growth for the business. You need to do everything you can to build relationships with your clients. Offering them more value is at the top of that list of things to develop. In this episode, I share how expanding our services resulted in record growth for the business. business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 22 22 EP022 My business mentor reveals 3 secrets to CEO improvement full cb73257e-64c3-48fd-af07-c9cedd50e939 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/22 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 1010 This episode provides invaluable advice from my long-term business mentor on three areas that CEOs can improve in. With a focus on practical solutions, it is an essential listen for any aspiring CEO looking to take their business to the next level. This episode provides invaluable advice from my long-term business mentor on three areas that CEOs can improve in. With a focus on practical solutions, it is an essential listen for any aspiring CEO looking to take their business to the next level. business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 21 21 EP021 You need a business mentor to help accelerate your success full 983801ab-2a90-4ff2-81a0-15e79ab95312 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/21 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 1214 You need a business mentor capable of propelling you to the next level of success! With their wealth of knowledge and experience, they can provide invaluable insight that will help you reach your goals faster. In this episode, my business mentor John Morgan joins me to share his thoughts on why all business owners need a good mentor. You need a business mentor capable of propelling you to the next level of success! With their wealth of knowledge and experience, they can provide invaluable insight that will help you reach your goals faster. In this episode, my business mentor John Morg business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 20 20 EP020 Creating strong internal communications and why it matters full 32145e12-ac2d-4a49-83c0-dd31de466f94 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/20 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:47:00 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 1007 Communicating with your team is more important than ever before. In this episode, I talk about how easy it is to make just a few simple changes and the massive benefits it can bring to your team and business. Communicating with your team is more important than ever before. In this episode, I talk about how easy it is to make just a few simple changes and the massive benefits it can bring to your team and business. business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 19 19 EP019 I'm not your friend the hard truth of owning a business full 81eb9611-223a-4e00-9368-3ac1de5d873f https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/19 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:05:43 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 595 Owning a business is an incredibly lonely place. All we want is to be everyone's friend. Truth is, you are nobody's friend. Owning a business is an incredibly lonely place. All we want is to be everyone's friend. Truth is, you are nobody's friend. business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 18 18 EP018 Finance - most of us will make terrible decisions and here's the fall out full adcdfa8e-aaa0-4223-9b16-0ffb6f09aa7f https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/18 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:30:01 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 683 We're talking about finances and how making the wrong decisions can have a disastrous effect on the growth of your business. We're talking about finances and how making the wrong decisions can have a disastrous effect on the growth of your business. business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 17 17 EP017 Operations - set up your systems and processes immediately full 666112f6-43fa-4203-91af-453fb9f073f9 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/17 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:43:19 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 810 Let's look at systems and processes in business and the importance of having them in place as soon as you possibly can. It will save you time and money down the line. It could be the difference between achieving your goals and objectives, and not. Let's look at systems and processes in business and the importance of having them in place as soon as you possibly can. It will save you time and money down the line. It could be the difference between achieving your goals and objectives, and not. business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 16 16 EP016 Marketing & Sales - finding your first client full 00f15982-c9fd-4895-aa3f-4576cefd2bd0 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/16 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:35:51 +0100 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 1095 In this episode, it's all about finding your very first client. You have a great idea, you're ready to shout about it - but, you're freaking out at the thought of having to find that first paying customer. What to do? I have some experiences to share on this very subject. In this episode, it's all about finding your very first client. You have a great idea, you're ready to shout about it - but, you're freaking out at the thought of having to find that first paying customer. What to do? I have some experiences to share on t business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 15 15 EP015 - Business Plan full 407e35f3-444f-47b1-8eef-757de5a34c75 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/15 Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:39:08 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 1253 You MUST have a business plan say all business mentors, coaches, experts, banks and other organisations. I agree, but not the old and outdated business plan templates that go on forever. In this episode, I open up and share my own process for creating a more bespoke business plan for Stada Media. You MUST have a business plan say all business mentors, coaches, experts, banks and other organisations. I agree, but not the old and outdated business plan templates that go on forever. In this episode, I open up and share my own process for creating a m business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 14 14 EP014 - Growing pains full b22d117e-62e4-4f20-9bc2-062c5ead6e64 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/14 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:08:12 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 1055 We are back after a 12-month break. It's been a hectic year of growth for the business and I'm excited to share all of that experience and knowledge in the coming episodes. So, what have we been up to over the last 12-months? We are back after a 12-month break. It's been a hectic year of growth for the business and I'm excited to share all of that experience and knowledge in the coming episodes. So, what have we been up to over the last 12-months? business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur No 13 13 EP013 - The emotional side of growing a business full f2fc3033-3e87-4df7-b962-d07da59466f8 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/13 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:47:05 +0100 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 1543 Running a business can be a very lonely place and can play havoc with your emotions. In this episode, I share my personal experiences of having to deal with the emotional and mental health side of growing a business and the lessons I have learned. I also share some tactics for dealing with heightened emotions that enables me to make better decisions. Running a business can be a very lonely place and can play havoc with your emotions. In this episode, I share my personal experiences of having to deal with the emotional and mental health side of growing a business and the lessons I have learned. I also business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 12 12 EP012 - Debt full cc9c4174-a36b-4ab4-86ca-59763fe788d8 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/12 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:46:42 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 1638 Debt, most businesses will experience debt at some point (if not all the time) and in this episode, I talk about my experiences of dealing with debt in my business. Debt, most businesses will experience debt at some point (if not all the time) and in this episode, I talk about my experiences of dealing with debt in my business. business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 11 11 EP011 - You're fired full 489168cf-1724-4140-8d20-0d4c568af742 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/11 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:17:31 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 1636 In this episode, I talk about how important it is to fire yourself as quickly as you can. As well as the importance of timing when it comes to hiring and firing other people in your business. In this episode, I talk about how important it is to fire yourself as quickly as you can. As well as the importance of timing when it comes to hiring and firing other people in your business. business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 10 10 EP010 - Patience and momentum full 31573142-1d3a-42a0-a80e-b090f775b418 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/10 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:16:51 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 1705 In this episode, I share just how important patience and momentum is in growing a business. In this episode, I share just how important patience and momentum is in growing a business. business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 9 9 EP009 - Team formation, collaboration and dealing with mental health during difficult times full 723faa9a-49f8-4639-9512-2a1e9b6001cb https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/9 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:35:42 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 1346 In this first episode of 2021, I share my methods on managing and growing a team and it all boils down to a Football analogy, and it just works. I also share how difficult it was for me to let go and allow others in on the business during the early days and just how important collaboration is for growing a successful business. Then there's the mental health aspect of working with your team and clients. In this first episode of 2021, I share my methods on managing and growing a team and it all boils down to a Football analogy, and it just works. I also share how difficult it was for me to let go and allow others in on the business during the early days a business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 8 8 EP008 – The good, the bad and the unpredictability of running a media business full 587e3c76-38a4-42d5-a19a-825d1bca659f https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/8 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:20:27 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 2062 In this episode, I talk about the good, the bad and the unpredictability of running a business from the ground up. Sharing my experiences of spending 90% of my time putting our fires and 10% enjoying the wins in business. The effect it can have on your body, mind, finances and relationships. In this episode, I talk about the good, the bad and the unpredictability of running a business from the ground up. Sharing my experiences of spending 90% of my time putting our fires and 10% enjoying the wins in business. The effect it can have on your bo business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 7 7 EP007 – The biggest challenges of growing and leading a team full 8c5e6803-d384-4e71-afb5-206a9d5ca771 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/7 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:04:39 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 2353 In this episode, I spill the beans on growing and leading a team. Sharing my experiences of finding new talent and the whole recruitment process. Dealing with many different personalities, hiring and firing and the difference a good versus bad hire can have on the business. In this episode, I spill the beans on growing and leading a team. Sharing my experiences of finding new talent and the whole recruitment process. Dealing with many different personalities, hiring and firing and the difference a good versus bad hire can ha business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 6 6 EP006 – Trying to be all things to all people too quickly and paying the price full 71a95703-b7b2-4e3b-913b-2cff620d4e41 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/6 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:07:33 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 1579 In this episode, I share my experiences of attempting to grow a whole new side of the business that left me having to take a few giant steps backwards to regain focus and get us back on track. A good example of the consequences of trying to grow too quickly. In this episode, I share my experiences of attempting to grow a whole new side of the business that left me having to take a few giant steps backwards to regain focus and get us back on track. A good example of the consequences of trying to grow too quick business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No Diary of an Entrepreneur Trailer trailer 7782a25c-59fd-4be2-9f04-25210bab82b7 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/episodes/diary-of-an-entrepreneur-trailer Wed, 25 Nov 2020 16:19:53 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 67 What you can expect in each episode of the Diary of an Entrepreneur. Join me on my business journey! What you can expect in each episode of the Diary of an Entrepreneur. Join me on my business journey! business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 5 5 EP005 - Increasing productivity and knowing your operating system full 0de3e3aa-a5e9-4185-96c0-44e7b7eb75b6 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/5 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:20:38 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 2587 Staying focussed and organised has been one of my biggest challenges in business. Until I figured out my Operating System. In this episode I breakdown how I am able to remain focussed and move the needle for the business each week and how I deal with procrastination. I go into great detail in what makes up my operating system - including important documents, tools, and other resources. Staying focussed and organised has been one of my biggest challenges in business. Until I figured out my Operating System. In this episode I breakdown how I am able to remain focussed and move the needle for the business each week and how I deal with proc business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 4 4 EP004 - A few successful methods I've used for finding new clients over the years full b1c23116-1209-4e14-9142-7bf22c7fbd49 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/4 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:57:36 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 2483 In this episode, I share some of my experiences for acquiring new clients and generating new revenue for the business, including almost doubling our revenue one year. I talk about our company sales pipeline and why it's important to set targets for your sales efforts. You will also hear two methods I used for acquiring several of the companies biggest clients, without spending a penny. In this episode, I share some of my experiences for acquiring new clients and generating new revenue for the business, including almost doubling our revenue one year. I talk about our company sales pipeline and why it's important to set targets for your s business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 3 3 EP003 - My darkest moments in business and almost losing everything full 96ac8cb8-7adb-49a4-a409-3dba194b3183 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/3 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 15:53:26 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 2676 In this episode, I share my darkest moments in business. The truly testing times that most business owners go through but many wouldn't dream of sharing publicly. I go into great detail on the struggles with cash flow and mounting debt, having to make redundancies, and the knock-on effect the stress and anxiety had on my mental health. Here's a link to my YouTube channel for the episodes of Diary of an Entrepreneur - https://youtu.be/mCSsZzFvQQQ In this episode, I share my darkest moments in business. The truly testing times that most business owners go through but many wouldn't dream of sharing publicly. I go into great detail on the struggles with cash flow and mounting debt, having to make red business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 2 2 EP002 - First client, first staff member, first six-figure client full e96fd4c6-73d7-4ea6-8443-b4cdfbebfc1f https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/2 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 16:57:46 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 2485 I have very clear memories of winning my first client for Stada Media, and the process I put myself through to acquire that client - which ended up being a well known national brand. I also share my experiences of hiring staff, including the steep learning curve after hiring my first member of staff and going from working in my spare room to an actual office. There's also that game-changing moment of us winning a six-figure contract to help set-up a TV channel on Sky TV for one of our clients and all within six-months. I have very clear memories of winning my first client for Stada Media, and the process I put myself through to acquire that client - which ended up being a well known national brand. I also share my experiences of hiring staff, including the steep learnin business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No 1 1 EP001 - Let's start at the beginning and setting up my first business full b3c04135-2553-4179-95df-cb4df8636f76 https://dannylacey.transistor.fm/1 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:02:06 +0000 Danny Lacey Danny Lacey 1748 I'm in the thick of growing a business from the ground up with the goal of achieving £10million in revenue in the near future. The Diary of an Entrepreneur is my pledge to share everything about this journey - the good, the bad, and everything in between. I wanted to start by looking back at where my journey began and my attempts to set up business in my teens and the important lessons learned. Welcome to the first episode of the Diary of an Entrepreneur. I wanted to start by setting the scene and a little back story on how I got to where I am today. In this first episode, I share my experiences of setting up (and failing with) two businesses while I was in my teens. My relentless pursuit of a career in radio and just how much all of these experiences have had a positive impact on me in later life. I'm in the thick of growing a business from the ground up with the goal of achieving £10million in revenue in the near future. The Diary of an Entrepreneur is my pledge to share everything about this journey - the good, the bad, and everything in between. business, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business owner No