Welcome back to Halftime Huddle – the midweek moment where small business owners pause, reflect, and recharge. In this episode, host Mark Webb sits down with Mark Franklin, mindset strategist, business coach, and author of The Four Fears of Business Ownership, to explore how our inner hesitations shape our confidence, creativity, and success.Mark shares his journey from graphic designer to coach and author, and how understanding the four core fears—I’m not ready, I’m not good enough, I don’t have time, and what if I fail—can unlock personal and professional growth. This is a conversation about mindset, motivation, and learning to move forward with gentle confidence.Highlights from the Episode:✨ From Design to Mindset Coaching Mark reveals how a career in visual communication and creativity led him to discover the real magic behind motivation—helping people reconnect with their “why.”🔄 The Four Fears Framework Discover the four fears that hold so many business owners back and how to transform them from barriers into opportunities for growth.📣 Progress Over Perfection Why chasing “perfect” often prevents progress—and how learning to act, test, and adapt helps us move forward.💬 The Power of Connection How networking and finding your “tribe” can quiet the inner critic and help business owners stay focused, supported, and inspired.💡 Self-Reflection and Ongoing Learning Mark discusses the value of continued self-work, accountability, and learning from the very people he coaches.📚 Book Recommendation Life Will See You Now by Gavin Oates – a funny, uplifting reminder to make the most of the time we have and to live with more intention and joy.💬 Quotes to Remember:“You can’t destroy fear—you can only learn to work with it.”“It’s okay not to be where you planned to be today. Give yourself permission to adjust and keep moving.”“When you’re alone, the fears get louder. When you’re connected, they get quieter.”👥 About the Guest – Mark Franklin Mark Franklin is a mindset strategist, business coach, and author helping entrepreneurs and creative professionals overcome the four core fears that hold them back. Drawing on his background in graphic design and leadership development, he now works with individuals and teams to build clarity, confidence, and momentum. His gentle yet powerful approach helps business owners rediscover their purpose and reconnect with what truly drives them.Connect with Mark Franklin: 🌐 markfranklin.co.uk 🔗 LinkedIn: @markfranklinuk🎙 About Halftime Huddle Hosted by Mark Webb, Halftime Huddle is your weekly midweek motivation for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Each episode offers open conversations, practical insights, and real-world inspiration from people actively building and growing businesses every day.✅ If you enjoyed this episode: 🗣 Share it with a friend ⭐ Leave a review 🔔 Subscribe for more midweek conversations 📩 Reach out if you’d like to be a guest
