ASK JT

ASK JT

Hosted by: Justin Turner

Straight-talking advice for UK small business owners. Hosted by Justin Turner an accountant, author, lecturer and founder of AskJT. This podcast delivers no-fluff insights on business, tax and finance and business...

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Why Motivation Won’t Save Your Business

A client asked me recently: “Justin, how do you stay so motivated?” Here’s the truth: I don’t. Some days I’m tired, some days I’m low on energy. But after 20 years of running businesses — from my accountancy firm, to...
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Hiring Your First Employee - The Brutal Truth for Small Business Owners

Every small business reaches the point where you ask: should I hire? In this episode, I share the honest truth about taking on your first employee, why most of us are bad managers at the start, and how to avoid the...
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How to Sell More Without Feeling Like a Salesperson

If you’re great at what you do but struggle to turn enquiries into clients — this episode is for you. Justin shares the exact sales engine he built inside his accountancy firm that now closes 86% of leads, without...
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5 Marketing Mistakes That Are Costing You Customers (and How to Fix Them)

Every week, I see small business owners wasting thousands on marketing that will never work — and the worst part? The mistakes are completely avoidable. In this episode, I share the 5 most common marketing mistakes I...
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Tech vs. Human: How to Grow a Business in the Digital Age with Dave Rogers

In this episode of the AskJT Podcast, I’m joined once again by business coach, TEDx speaker, and author Dave Rogers for a deep dive into how technology is reshaping the way small businesses operate and where the human...
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The Secret to Wealth Most Business Owners Miss: Scale of Capital Explained

Most self-employed people in the UK have no pension savings at all. And it's no surprise — the early days of saving feel painfully slow. But what if you knew exactly when the magic starts? In this episode, Justin...
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The Smart Move: Electric Vehicles in Company Car Schemes

In this episode of the AskJT podcast, Justin Turner dives into why electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming company car schemes and how business owners can make the most of it. Learn how EVs create massive tax...
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My Voice Is My Password”: How I Used an AI Clone to Access My Bank Account

This week, Justin shares a story that sounds like it’s straight out of a Black Mirror episode, but it really happened. On the day he paid off his mortgage, Justin decided to test HSBC’s voice recognition security...
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How Small Business Owners Can Stay Resilient in Tough Economic Times with Dave Rogers

In this episode of the AskJT podcast, I’m joined by TEDx speaker, business coach and author Dave Rogers to unpack the very real challenges facing small business owners in today’s economic climate and what to do about...
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How I’d Launch a Business in One Week (Even If It’s Not Mine)

When my tenant gave up on her dream of opening a florist shop, I didn’t chase rent or walk away. I offered her £3,000, three months' rent-free, a free accountancy service, and my help in opening the business within...
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Grow Your Business — But Know When to Stop

In this episode of the AskJT podcast, Justin reflects on two decades of building businesses and asks the honest question every small business owner should consider: how much is enough? He shares why growing to a team...
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Making Tax Digital for Landlords – What You Need to Know Before 2026

If you’re a landlord earning over £30,000 a year from rental income, there’s a big change coming and many property owners still haven’t heard of it. From April 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax becomes...
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