Meet Liz Daniels from EquiTeam and discover the ins and outs of running a membership. Liz Daniels is a busy lady, she’s an equestrian coach, the co-founder of EquiTeam, founder of Custard PR, wife, mother and horse owner. In this week’s podcast interview Nicola speaks...
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Building a Business And A Brand – from frustrated therapist to CEO meet Laura Clinton from Equicantis
Today on the podcast I’m joined by Laura Clinton, the founder of Equicantis. Laura’s business journey is really interesting from working full time as a Equine Musculoskeletal Therapist to setting up Equicantis, which is a cloud-based web application that allows...
Discover your money type and release your money blocks
Money mindset is multifaceted, but so important for business growth. Our upbringing and cultural conditioning impacts our money beliefs and I'd love you to look at your relationship with money in a new light after listening. In today's episode I introduce the three...
Meet Lisa Ruthig from the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage
Today I am joined by Lisa Ruthig from NBCAAM, and we are chatting all about community, imposter syndrome and the need to raise standards across the industry to support more animals over the world. Lisa Ruthig is Past Chair of NBCAAM, the National Board of...
Meet Calli Charles from Vet Physio Phyle
Meet Calli Charles from Vet Physio Phyle in today’s podcast interview. Calli is an experienced veterinary physiotherapist, a rehab specialist, and her journey is one to learn from. Listen to discover how Calli started off with a blog, how getting her horse Meji and...
You Don’t Need More Time, You Just Need a Plan
In this episode, I’m sharing why feeling “too busy” often has less to do with hours in the day and more to do with the systems and structure in your business. If you’ve ever felt stuck on the hamster wheel, chasing your tail, or overwhelmed by all the ideas in your...
Chatting with Dr. Megan Kelly from Online Pet Health
Episode Overview: In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Megan Kelly, vet, rehab therapist, and founder of Online Pet Health and the Vet Rehab Summit. Megan shares the story behind how her desire to specialise and improve her own knowledge led to the creation of a global...
What it’s really like to run a business – the stuff that no-one tells you
When you picture running a successful business, what do you see? Long hours? A big team? Endless stress? In this short but powerful episode, I share what it actually looks like, and it’s probably not what you expect. Drawing on my own journey and the experiences of my...
Chatting with Phillippa Christie – About running multiple businesses and creating change in the equine industry
Episode Overview: In this episode, I’m joined by Philippa Christie, founder of Equine Partnership, bridle fitter, behaviour coach, and the force behind the Equine Academy. Philippa shares the story behind her work in equine education, her experience running multiple...
Chatting to Adele Shaw from The Willing Equine
Episode Overview: In this episode, I speak with Adele Shaw, founder of The Willing Equine. Adele shares how she began in competitive equestrian sports, her transition into behaviour-based training, and the turning points that shaped her business journey. We talk about...
Networking for Business Success
Episode Overview: In this episode, I talk about networking—what it actually is, why it matters, and how to make it work for you and your business. If the word “networking” makes you think of awkward events, elevator pitches, and being sold to by strangers, I hear you....
Stopping Looping Thoughts
Episode Overview: In this short, practical episode, I’m talking about looping thoughts, those recurring thought patterns that play on repeat and quietly chip away at your confidence. I walk you through what these looping thoughts are, why they matter, and a simple...
5 Ways to Welcome More Clients
Some equine / canine therapy businesses need more people to know about them and enquire about bookings; others need better conversions. Either way here’s 5 ways to welcome more clients, Be an expert and be memorable Be where your clients are Use other people’s...
9 Things I Wish I’d Done Sooner in Business (Our 8th Birthday Special)
Episode Overview: This bonus episode is a little different—because we’re celebrating eight years of NKC Equestrian Training. What began as one small first aid course posted from my phone has grown into a business that’s reached thousands of equine and canine...
5 Things to Avoid as A Newly Qualified Equine or Canine Therapist
Episode Overview: In this week’s episode, I’m sharing 5 of the most common mistakes I see newly qualified equine and canine therapists making—and more importantly, what to do instead. If you’ve recently completed your training and are in those early stages of getting...
The Power of Niching: Why Selling to Everyone Isn’t Helping Your Business
Episode Overview: This week on the podcast, I’m diving into a topic I’ve taught again and again over the years—because honestly, it’s that important: niching down. Whether you're just starting your equine or canine therapy business, or you've been in business for...
What Double Rugging Does to Your Horse’s Stride – with Melissa Troup
In this thought-provoking episode, Nicola interviews Melissa Troup, BHSI Instructor and McTimoney Animal Chiropractor, about her fascinating research on how layering turnout rugs can impact a horse’s stride length. If you’ve ever layered rugs to keep your horse cozy...
3 Buttons to Push in Your Business to Bring in New Clients and Sales
Episode Overview: In this episode, we’re breaking down the exact levers to pull when your equine or pet therapy business needs more visibility, more conversations, and—ultimately—more paying clients. Whether you’re stuck wondering how to get more leads, or unsure how...
Getting Started with Outsourcing: How to Grow Your Business Without Doing It All Yourself
In this episode, we're unpacking one of the biggest bottlenecks in small business growth: trying to do everything yourself. Whether you’re just getting started or deep into your business journey, the reality is — you can’t scale if you don’t start letting go. I’m...
5 Habits That Are Killing Your Business Progress
This week’s episode is a must-listen if you’ve been feeling stuck, circling the same mountain in your business year after year. We’re diving deep into the five sneaky habits that are stalling your progress — and what you can do to stop them in their tracks. Whether...
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