Jane Middlehurst's guest appearances

Jane Middlehurst

She Means Business Show

Business of Architecture UK Podcast

Jill Stanton

Laura Robinson

Halley Gray

Emily Williams

Jess Catorc

Racheal Cook

Maggie Patterson

Jo Fairley

Michelle Warner

Bushra Azhar

Jenny Fenig

Megan Auman

Selena Soo

Niki Hutchison

Cailen Ascher

OwlTail

This week, I'm speaking with Jane Middlehurst, one of the founders of HomeNotes - a learning platform that teaches and helps people navigate the often complex and stressful process of home renovation. Jane is an Architect and RIBA client adviser who set up Poulsom Middlehurst in 2012, an architectural practice specialising in residential architecture, with her Co-Founder Amy Poulsom.  After both becoming parents at the same time, they took a step back from their practice and set up HomeNotes as a new venture where they are now using their experience as architects and practice owners to make the home renovation process less stressful, less risky, and more enjoyable for homeowners. In this episode, Jane tells us the story behind HomeNotes, how it started, the factors that compelled them to jump into this new venture, and how their desire to help clients through the process of home renovation developed into full-blown learning platform.  Jane also walks us through the client experience, why there's distrust in the process, and how HomeNotes aims to fill in these gaps and promote a smoother and more positive experience for both the homeowner and architect.   THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call Jane's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-middlehurst/ HomeNotes: https://homenotes.co/

This week, I'm speaking with Jane Middlehurst, one of the founders of HomeNotes - a learning platform that teaches and helps people navigate the often complex and stressful process of home renovation. Jane is an Architect and RIBA client adviser who set up Poulsom Middlehurst in 2012, an architectural practice specialising in residential architecture, with her Co-Founder Amy Poulsom.  After both becoming parents at the same time, they took a step back from their practice and set up HomeNotes as a new venture where they are now using their experience as architects and practice owners to make the home renovation process less stressful, less risky, and more enjoyable for homeowners. In this episode, Jane tells us the story behind HomeNotes, how it started, the factors that compelled them to jump into this new venture, and how their desire to help clients through the process of home renovation developed into full-blown learning platform.  Jane also walks us through the client experience, why there's distrust in the process, and how HomeNotes aims to fill in these gaps and promote a smoother and more positive experience for both the homeowner and architect. THIS WEEK'S RESOURCES Access your free training at <a href="http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/</a> If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at <a href="https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call</a> Jane's LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-middlehurst/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-middlehurst/</a> HomeNotes: <a href="https://homenotes.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://homenotes.co/</a>

157: From Residential Practice to Online Platform with Jane Middlehurst

If change has been happening all around you and you’ve been struggling or scared to pivot your business to keep up and grow, then you’re absolutely going to love this episode! In it I chat with one of our amazing members from the Members’ Club, Jane Middlehurst! Jane is the co-founder of HomeNotes, an online community that helps and supports people through their home renovation process. Along with her business partner Amy, Jane has been running her own architectural practice for over seven years. But after both founders having children and with Amy deciding to relocate to another country, they realised they needed to shake up the business model to fit their family lives and the fact that they were now going to run the business from different countries. That’s when Jane joined the Members’ Club, which she says opened her eyes to all sorts of learning and business strategies she never thought of before. Jane wanted to build a business that would make an impact, allow them to scale and share their message and services on a bigger scale, and that’s exactly what they are achieving with HomeNotes. In this podcast, Jane and I chat all about:  How Jane and Amy took the leap and started an architectural practice together seven years ago. How they have both juggled a thriving business, a growing family and unexpected changes. How the idea for HomeNotes came about and how they transitioned from having a traditional architectural practice to building an online business, a social media following and a membership site. The challenges they have faced throughout their journey over the past 18 months to build this online business, which they are launching very soon. The key social media platforms they have been focusing on to grow their audience and the way they’re using social media to develop their message and their strategy. How partnerships and collaborations have been playing a key part.  Jane’s top tip for success is:  The importance of self-belief, which she says is what will get you through all the hurdles, the ups and downs, and those times when you feel totally stuck. Having the belief that it’s possible for you is what keeps you going!  Find out more or connect with Jane Website: www.homenotes.co Instagram: @wearehomenotes

If change has been happening all around you and you’ve been struggling or scared to pivot your business to keep up and grow, then you’re absolutely going to love this episode! In it I chat with one of our amazing members from the Members’ Club, Jane Middlehurst! Jane is the co-founder of <a href="https://homenotes.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HomeNotes</a>, an online community that helps and supports people through their home renovation process. Along with her business partner Amy, Jane has been running her own architectural practice for over seven years. But after both founders having children and with Amy deciding to relocate to another country, they realised they needed to shake up the business model to fit their family lives and the fact that they were now going to run the business from different countries. That’s when Jane joined the Members’ Club, which she says opened her eyes to all sorts of learning and business strategies she never thought of before. Jane wanted to build a business that would make an impact, allow them to scale and share their message and services on a bigger scale, and that’s exactly what they are achieving with HomeNotes. In this podcast, Jane and I chat all about: <ul> <li>How Jane and Amy took the leap and started an architectural practice together seven years ago.</li> <li>How they have both juggled a thriving business, a growing family and unexpected changes.</li> <li>How the idea for HomeNotes came about and how they transitioned from having a traditional architectural practice to building an online business, a social media following and a membership site.</li> <li>The challenges they have faced throughout their journey over the past 18 months to build this online business, which they are launching very soon.</li> <li>The key social media platforms they have been focusing on to grow their audience and the way they’re using social media to develop their message and their strategy.</li> <li>How partnerships and collaborations have been playing a key part.</li> </ul> Jane’s top tip for success is: <ul> <li>The importance of self-belief, which she says is what will get you through all the hurdles, the ups and downs, and those times when you feel totally stuck. Having the belief that it’s possible for you is what keeps you going!</li> </ul> Find out more or connect with Jane Website: <a href="http://www.homenotes.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.homenotes.co</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wearehomenotes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wearehomenotes</a>

47: Learning to Pivot in Your Business With Jane Middlehurst - Success Stories

Episode 47: Pivoting In Your Business When Change Comes About With Jane Middlehurst - Success Stories