Paul Daniels, Chairman, Involved Investors - Business Start-up Advice

Join our Chairman, Paul Daniels, as he imparts some of the lessons learned over his 60 years in business. These short insightful podcasts are designed for founders of start-ups and developing companies. Hear how Paul has successfully conceived, scaled-up and exited dozens of ventures over his career and through these recordings he hopes to be able to help steer the entrepreneurs of today on their own paths to success.

Nature, the ultimate inspiration - Business Start-up Advice Episode 17

Business is about fulfilling human needs and desires with novel solutions but the greatest provider of solutions is often overlooked. In Paul's latest podcast find out why he's now obsessed with biomimicry and it's wealth of opportunity.

05-21
12:25

Into the sunset? - Business Start-up Advice Episode 16

We've been on quite a journey in Paul's series on business start-up advice and all paths have led to this point - Exit. In this latest episode Paul explains how important it is to partner with the right experts, and why you aren't necessarily the best person to negotiate the sale of your business. So, whether you want to move on to pastures new or just sail off into the sunset hopefully Paul's thoughts and past experiences will help you maximise on your success and realise those...

04-20
17:47

Twelve Steps to Success - Business Start-up Advice Episode 15

In Paul's latest episode he talks about building your business and shares the 12 steps he believes need to be considered to achieve success.

04-01
17:47

The Key Word - Business Start-up Advice Episode 14

In Paul's latest episode he delves into the importance of leverage, one of words that gets right down to the essence of business. By understanding the meaning, you'll understand, in Paul's view, the real essence of free enterprise capitalism.

03-08
11:56

Pitching - Business Start-up Advice Episode 13

In this episode, Paul gives you an insight on what's important to get right when you're pitching. Above all else, investors are investing in you....your enthusiasm and passion will sell your business better than anything else to potential investors.

02-11
11:23

Business Plans, Resources & Other Things - Business Start-up Advice Episode 12

Join Paul for the latest in his series of Hints & Tips for entrepreneurs starting their very first business. This episode focusses on brand creation, business plans and the resources needed to start your journey to success.

02-01
13:25

Blending Hearts & Minds - Business Start-up Advice Episode 11

There have been some great partnerships in business, think Proctor & Gamble and Hewlett & Packard. We've all heard of them, but how about Larry Page & Sergey Brin the founders of Google? Whether you knew their names or not there's no doubting that these partnerships worked. In Paul's latest podcast he explains the importance of choosing the right partner and how this decision could have the greatest effect on your success.

01-11
14:47

Decide Your Mission - Business Start-up Advice Episode 10

In Paul's latest podcast he talks through the points you need to consider in order to start your own innovative business and the sectors that are 'hot' right now. Above all remember, all good businesses find and fulfil a need at profit.

12-17
14:45

Think before you leap! - Business Start-up Advice Episode 9

Having spent the last few episodes recounting stories and reminiscing over nearly 60 years in business, Paul Daniels, Chairman of Involved Investors changes tack in his latest episode. Having started 20+ businesses and invested in many many more, Paul now offers hints and tips on helping young entrepreneurs start their journey to success.

12-08
09:26

Selling RIP - Business Start-up Advice Episode 8

Can you learn how to sell from a book? Not really and in fact successful salesmen & saleswomen will tell you that it's not about 'selling things' it's about 'people wanting to buy from you'. In Paul's latest podcast he gives his thoughts on how selling has metamorphosed over his career and why it is now resting in peace.

11-10
15:58

Growing Oak trees without acorns - Business Start-up Advice Episode 7

Every start-up needs funding, right? Well, sometimes, but not always. In this episode, Paul recounts how he started his early-stage businesses without external funding support.

10-26
11:03

Is it just me? - Business Start-up Advice Episode 6

Personal reflections on how COVID-19 is affecting business

10-07
09:51

'Retail to E-tail to? What Next?' - Business Start-up Advice Episode 5

Join Paul Daniels once again to hear from his business past as he discusses the retail world, how it's been shaped over the past hundred years, and a brief insight on what's to come.

09-08
15:37

'Helicopters, Boiled Sweets & Little Piggies' - Business Start-up Advice Episode 4

This week, Paul teaches the art of pre-start-up phases. How to find an idea, how to think it through and how to test it. Join Paul as he recalls epic tales of his past to help you understand business.

08-25
17:22

'Business Piggybacks' - Business Start-up Advice Episode 3

Join Paul as he teaches invaluable business lessons through stories of his past. This time, we're learning how to make the most of other people's assets to help both us and them. How to capitalise on others' things.

08-17
15:46

'Diving For Pearls' - Business Start-up Advice Episode 2

Join Paul Daniels as he recites tales from his past, teaching crucial business skills. In this episode, we learn how to spot those golden people that love and nurture your business, who share your vision and do great things. Let's go diving for pearls together!

08-06
12:44

'COVID Equals Opportunity' - Business Start-up Advice Episode 1

What have shipping containers, car parks and the Citroën SM got in common? Find out with Paul Daniels in this inspiring and thought-provoking podcast.

07-27
18:50

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