The Business Lockdown Podcast

Welcome to episode 78 of the Business Lockdown. We are once again joined by the incredible Matt Dass of Springfield Solutions and EON Visual Media. Matt & James discuss how much the digital landscape has changed due to the pandemic, with Matt giving us some great insight as to how his business’s pivoted at the pandemic right through to the current day and beyond. We learn how a successful entrepreneur like Matt divides his time to ensure business development and continual growth. Matt shares his passions for human behaviour and the positive impact that technology and innovation can impact that to ensure that new ways of working can provide great results for an organisation and the people working within it. Change can be hard for many, particularly in large global brands who seem to have a scarcity mindset when it comes to disrupting the norm, Matt and his innovative team have great skills in showing and paving the way for positive business change with some global giants! Matt shares insight into how his companies develop innovative packaging products with more flexible young start-up businesses. A by-product of doing so provides an opportunity to showcase these case studies to larger brands, giving opportunity to digitally disrupt various industries across the board. This allows a more interactive consumer experience and means the customer journey is hugely improved and more immersive to bring them up to date with the digital age. Hear how Springfield Solutions and EON Visual Media are growing and accelerating over the next 3-6 months. A testament to not only their strength globally, but also their innovative strategy and positive disruptive drive! View Matt’s platform’s below: Websites www.eonmedia.com www.springfieldsolutions.co.uk Twitter @eonmedia @SpringfieldSols Facebook /SpringfieldSolutions /eonvisualmedia LinkedIn /springfield-solutions /eon-media Instgram /eonvisualmedia /springfield_solutions

Welcome to episode 77 of the Business Lockdown. Today Phil & James are joined by The Round Table panel: Jonathan Leafe, a Business Coach, mentor and marketing expert, Dean Booty, a multiple business owner and host of the Motivated Entrepreneur Podcast and last but by no means least Dean Grimshawe, host of the Work In Progress Podcast, and Warrior Mindset Coach, as we discuss the Netflix series ‘Losers’. The series dives into the worlds of golf with Jean Van de Velde, learns of Surya Bonaly’s struggles in the world of figure skating, Pat Ryan shares his story of defeat in the 1985 Canadian Championship that lead to his strategy changing the sport forever. Aliy Zirkle shares her sled dog mushing turmoil, Michael Bentt world boxing champion tells of his knockout loss that helped him find his true passion, Mauro Prosperi shares a gruelling story of endurance running turned into a tale of survival, playground hoops legend Jack Ryan shares his failures in basketball due to lack of discipline and a bad attitude and we learn of the bizarre story of Torquay United’s saviour, in the form of a police dog.  Join us as we discuss the ways in which each episode approaches failures and draw upon how each episode portrays the lessons learned from each failing and explore the positives taken from failure, often finding there are more to be found during these times over those of winning. We often find in life that it is after our lowest points there comes a win and these stories, as told by the individuals that experiences failure themselves, share their lessons learned whilst partaking in the sports they love.  We draw upon our own experiences with failure and falling short of winning, sharing how this has perhaps carried with us throughout life and the decisions that have been influenced as a result.  View our panels platforms below: Dean Booty Website: www.podcasting.co.uk  Twitter: @deano3622 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dean-Booty-103078134692827/ Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StorMoreHull/ Linkedin - /deanbooty Dean Grimshaw Website: www.deangrimshawe.com Twitter: @deangrimshawe    Instagram: @dg_workinprogresspodcast   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deangrimshawefitness  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deangrimshawe/ Jonathan Leafe Website: www.leafe.co.uk LinkedIn: Jonathan Leafe Twitter: @Jonathan Leafe Reach Phil & James via email: hello@wearepinq.com

Welcome to episode 76 of the Business Lockdown.  Today we are joined by the incredible James Sinclair, an incredibly passionate entrepreneur who has experienced great successes as a result of years of hard work and dedication to his passions.   James tells us of how his journey into business and the world of entertainment began in his teenage years when he decided to follow his childhood dreams of owning visitor attractions, zoos and theme parks and developed his own entertainments agency. He shares with us how he grew his business empire to allow him to develop higher entry level companies to deplete the competition and fulfil his dreams.  With an incredibly positive and forward-thinking mindset, James shares with us how he has pivoted his businesses throughout the pandemic, hitting barriers and overcoming them with a strategic and logical approach.   It is very clear how much of a high value James places upon the people around him, his approach to the way in which he offers his senior team a large amount of flexibility has fostered an amazing network of talent members who contribute to the success of his empire. Listen as James shares how this system of trust and flexibility has benefitted the companies and his team mutually, so much so that throughout 2020 during the pandemic they turned over a six figure sum, you can watch the documentary on how this was achieved here: https://youtu.be/gqDgsmFJsvg.  For any entrepreneur or business minded people with a drive and determination to succeed through passion and strategy, looking for some high energy inspiration and great actionable tips!   View James’ platforms below:  Website: https://jamessinclair.net/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesSinclairEntrepreneur  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jamessinclair/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesjimbosinclair  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamessinclairpartyman/  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/james-sinclairs-business-broadcast-podcast/id1495894637

Today we are joined by Greg Merrilees, founder and director of Studio 1 Design, based in Australia.  Our topic for this month is ‘How to Survive 2021: Opportunity in an Uncertain World’. Greg has so much value to share based on this, from disclosing how he has continued to ensure business longevity by being proactive with reaching out to his clients when the pandemic hit ensuring they were pivoting in the right way, discussing the various different types of focus and how that effects strategy plans.  Greg shares with us his formula for growth and how he is approaching his overall business strategy for the year ahead, giving some highly effective actionable tips as to how to break that down. When working with clients or indeed in your own business, remaining in a strategy focused arena can be tough! Greg shares his tips on how to keep yourself or your clients on your toes and remaining proactive in developing your growth strategy.  There is always room for growth and areas that you can identify to work on when you take a deep dive into your current strategies, Greg has some incredible suggestions as to how you can alter strategic plans to work for you in the current environment and beyond. Listen out for Greg’s great examples of some large businesses that have pivoted multiple times and have succeeded hugely! Finally, if you’re currently reviewing your website and looking to take it to the next level, Greg gifts us with some crystal-clear actionable changes you can quickly make to ensure you have your website full optimised to convert.  View Greg’s Platforms below: Socials    Studio1Design.com Twitter.com/Studio1_Web Instagram.com/Studio1WebDesign Facebook.com/GregMerrilees Facebook.com/Studio1WebDesign Read Gregs blog on ‘How Your Small Business Can Thrive In a Changing World: https://studio1design.com/how-your-small-business-can-thrive-in-a-changing-world

Welcome to episode 74 of the Business Lockdown. This week’s guest is Michelle Shenton of Lion Heart Yoga in Hull. Michelle, like many has been on the battle front with her business for the last 10 months like many, fighting to ensure survival.  Focusing on our topic for February of ‘How to Survive 2021: Opportunity in an Uncertain World’ when Michelle approached James through a mutual friend for help with a video for social advertising, it was soon realised that there was a better way to ensure continual growth for Michelle. She shared the results of her dedication into breath work in recent months, having been contacted by the NHS to produce training and presentations within the field. It became abundantly clear that this former police officer turned Yogi has a strong unique niche to attract an audience for a podcast.  James discusses with Michelle the path that initial conversation has taken her down and how she is now preparing to grow her business as a result of her hard work. Hearing how Michelle worked on perfecting her skillset and network around breath work throughout lockdown and hear how James helps her to shape and mould the next pathway her business will take by delving into a brand new super niche area of expertise, learning how the path of the podcast can really help you reach new heights with a specific niche and target audience. Take a listen to hear how often avenues less commonly considered can be explored to bring new life and invigorating energy to your business, especially in times of struggle when the future may seem a concern. Often to turn things around we can find that stepping out of our comfort zones is where the magic happens.

Welcome to episode 73 of the Business Lockdown. This special bonus episode brings together some incredible minds in the world of health, wellness and fitness.  Joining us we have David Mankel of Mankel over Matter, a personal trainer and mental wellness advocate, Gemma Gibson of Honu Health Coaching, focusing on habit change and removing chemicals from our diets. Gemma has over 20 years-experience in the fitness industry. Jack Burton, of Fit24 and the brand new Fit24 Coolhands gym both in Hull City centre and Michelle Vodden, of Retox Retreat – Yoga & Mindfulness and business owner at The Mumpreneur Movement.  Our group discuss their proudest moments in their fields, share how 2021 is shaping up for them so far and their plans going forward as well as imparting some great actionable tips you can implement to help you remain consistent when making positive changes in your life, plus so much more. This special episode wonderfully rounds up our collective endeavours to start the year on a positive note and gives us many tips to carry forward into February and beyond. View our guests platforms below: David Mankel: Visit David’s Website at www.mankelovermatter.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mankelovermatter Instagram: mankelovermatter Email: info@mankelovermatter.com Gemma Gibson: Website: https://www.honuhealthcoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Honu-Health-Coaching-110507430308314 Instagram: @honuhealthcoaching Email: honuhealth@outlook.com  Jack Burton: Website:  https://fit24.co.uk/ Instagram: @Jack_burton92 @fit24hull @ssa.sportuk @coolhands_fit24 Facebook: Fit24 Hull Michelle Vodden: Website: www.michellevodden.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retoxsundayretreat/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/459597217562129/  Instagram: @michelle_vodden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-vodden/

Welcome to episode 72 of the Business Lockdown.  This week’s guest is Justin Atherton, a peak performance consultant, an ex-SWAT team breacher and former detective who is currently a police officer in the USA based in Houston, Texas. In today’s episode Justin shares his career journey with us, giving us some insight into how his life’s work has led him to become a peak performance coach. He gives us some incredible insight into how we can discover our ‘why’ and purpose in life, to help us ensure we are following the right path.  With Justin’s line of work comes a degree of great discipline, we are fortunate enough to have a world class morning routine shared with us to inspire us to operate at maximum efficiency no matter what our day entails. He also discusses effective goal setting and how we can approach not achieving a target we may set ourselves within that.  This episode is perfectly timed for us reaching the end of January when it’s possible that some of us may be wavering or struggling slightly in our attempts to make positive changes. Take a listen and share with us which of Justin’s tip you’ll be implementing to keep yourself on track! View Justin’s Platform’s below: Confidence Unchained Website: ConfidenceUnchained.com Confidence Unchained Summit: Summit.ConfidenceUnchained.com Email: Justin.Atherton@ConfidenceUnchained.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/confidenceunchained/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustinWAtherton/  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/actions-and-limits/id1475838012

Welcome to episode 71 of the Business Lockdown. Today we are joined by Gavin Cook and Jackson White. An incredibly dynamic duo who between them have many success stories. Together they created the Motivated Martial Artists podcast which has become so successful they are now producing a book of the same name, sharing inspiring interviews with some of the world’s most inspirational martial artists. They also co-founded TMMA Live, a martial arts virtual lesson platform. Gavin is also a Taekwondo instructor and owns Train Taekwondo Schools, a property investor and runs Skills Connect. Jackson is a specialist in Taekwondo, telecommunications, business and marketing. In today’s episode, Gavin and Jackson share their joint and individual business journeys, the lessons they have learnt along the way and the incredible successes they have as a result of their determination and discipline. They share how they have streamlined their processes to ensure efficiency enabling them to create more time to work on their other business plans in order to achieve their short, mid and long-term goals. If you are looking for inspiration to help you to make sure the year ahead is productive and disciplined when it comes to your business, this episode is a must to take some awe-inspiring motivation from. View Gavin and Jackson's platforms below: Train Taekwondo Schools Website: www.traintaekwondo.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/ttsouth/ TMMA Websites: www.TMMA.media www.tmma.live Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TMMA.LIVE.BE.HERE.NOW LinkedIn: Jackson White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackson-white-45a4b340/ Gavin Cook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-cook-406a144a/ The Motivated Martial Artists Podcast Website: https://themotivatedmartialartists.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TMMA.MEDIA/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6TUr3tlCuew3AeEEgYfwu5 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-motivated.../id1473027682 Google Podcasts -https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c... YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiI_1HgYOR6GIZDAnP25DPg

Today we celebrate episode 70 of the Business Lockdown!  Join us for this very special episode as team PINQ reflect upon 2020, sharing some of our most poignant moments, trials, tribulations and all that falls in between. Get to know the team behind the podcast and gain some further insight into what makes us tick, our passions and more. Last year was a challenge for many, us included at times. We share our vulnerabilities with you today in the hope that you can take solace in the fact that you weren’t alone in your feelings of the last 12 months and share our top tips for carrying some of our strongest coping mechanisms into 2021 and beyond, to help you ensure a strong start to your New Year, no matter what it may bring.  View team PINQ’s platforms here: Website: www.wearepinq.com Facebook: WeArePINQ Instragram: @wearepinq Twitter: TheBusinessLD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearepinq  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzCfPjTWjbJ2RgA1fIsF1KA  The Business Lockdown Podcast Facebook Page: @TheBusinessLD Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TheBusinessLockdownFacebookGroup   Instagram: @thebusinessld Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBusinessLD     YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1PgwaAyJDRsbPR_uBwYrHw/featured   Anchor : https://bit.ly/TheBusinessLockdownAnchor   Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/BusinessLockdownApplePodcast   Spotify: https://bit.ly/TheBusinessLockdownSpotify  Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/TheBusinessLockdownSoundcloud

Welcome to episode 69 of the Business Lockdown. Today’s guest is multiple business owner Matt Stait, a multiple blackbelts world champion gold medallist and two times Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee. This former bouncer and close service bodyguard turned Amazon best-selling author has an awe-inspiring journey to share.    Matt’s drive and determination is somewhat infectious to say the least, with a zest for self-achievement and a can-do attitude, we can take inspiration from Matt’s mentality and attitude towards achieving his dreams and aspirations.    With an astounding ability to pivot and turn his hand to achieving all he sets his mind to and more, we learn of Matt’s successful quest and rightfully his proudest moment in walking away from the protection of a salaried income, to paving his career into the roaring successes he builds upon daily. A journey we can become invigoratingly energised from to help steer our own goals and inspirations in the directions we desire for 2021 and beyond.   View Matt’s Platforms here:   Websites:   http://modernsamurai.online/www.authentikly.com  https://www.martial-arts-market.com/can-the-karate-kid-do-karate/    Socials:   Facebook  - https://www.facebook.com/matt.stait.5TikTok  - https://www.tiktok.com/@modernsamuraima?lang=enLinkedIn  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-stait/ YouTube Matt Stait:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyc3H_Bi_DyG7VuMfQFCjQYouTube  Modern Samurai: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6XV7UTm-uaGg-LZ4vwjAA?view_as=subscriber  For speaking or workshop opportunities: e-mail: matt@msma.academy

Today James and Phil are joined by four individuals, who are each in their own rights’, phenomenal leaders and coaches. Meet Martin Johnson, CEO of Trans2Performance, specialising in coaching and performance psychology, Jonathan Leafe, a Business Coach and mentor and marketing expert, Dean Booty, a multiple business owner and host of the Motivated Entrepreneur Podcast and last but by no means least Dean Grimshaw, host of the Work In Progress Podcast, and Warrior Mindset Coach.  As the latest Round Table session commences, our guests and hosts discuss the 2020 released Netflix series, The Playbook: A Coach’s Rules for Life follows five sports coaching legends as they share their philosophies and rules around their sports, teams and lives. The series features legends such as Serena Williams’ coach Patrick Mouratoglou, former Chelsea Football Club and current Tottenham Hotspurs manager Jose Mourinho and the NBA stalwart Doc Rivers, who’s episode kicks off the series with an awe-inspiring approach to life. Join us as our group share their thoughts around the series, their favourite moments and parts that have either inspired, resonated with or repulsed them! As business leaders, it is not often that we are given a space in which such positive energy, reflection and inspiring stories can be shared in so many ways as you will watch and hear unfold today, we guarantee that you will come away from today’s episode feeling uplifted, empowered and inspired by the ripple effect of energy these guests have created whilst discussing this incredibly motivating Netflix series.

Welcome to Episode 67 of The Business Lockdown. We are joined at the Round Table by Phil Pond. A Round table is a form of academic discussion. Participants agree on a specific topic to discuss and debate. This time, we look at the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma. Are we destined for our lives to be taken over by tech or can we salvage what’s left of human connection? In an age of tech domination, Zoom as a daily tool, Facebook as our means of social engagement and Google as our main source of knowledge, it is safe to say that tech is now an essential part of our biology. Phil Pond, as a trends forecaster, uses technology against itself in his search for the truth, and tells us that the current state of the news and how we get the news is fundamentally flawed; if our hosts searched the same term, they would get three versions of the truth. Phil Pond maintains that surely there can only be one version of the truth – but even this notion is called into question by the use of tracking and big data by companies like Google, Amazon and Facebook. Join our discussion and let us know your thoughts as we digest this issue together – are we addicted to social media? Are you addicted to your phone? And, perhaps most importantly of all, Co-host James Ash asks: “Are We F*cked?” Let us know in the comments if you’ve watched the programme. We’d love to hear your thoughts - View Phil’s platforms below: Scarlet Opus: www.scarletopus.com Facebook: @ScarletOpus Insta - @scarlet_opus instagram.com/scarlet_opus/ Twitter -@scarletopus twitter.com/scarletopus View “The Social Dilemma” Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci0&ab_channel=Netflix

Welcome to Episode 66 of The Business Lockdown.  We are today joined by a true creative at a time when the creative industry has been somewhat destroyed by lockdown. Kerri Layton is a jazz singer, and the founder and director of Dixiebird records, a collective of musicians focusing on jazz, organising events and live music.  Coronavirus means the effective end of live events and weddings This could not come at a worse time for Kerri, as she celebrated her first part of profit – she tells us how she lost ‘every single penny’, and had to take time out to regroup mentally and come back stronger than ever. We discuss how COVID has affected the creative and events industry and Kerri’s business, and how a year of extreme adversity ended with the singer unable to sing, or even talk. What happens when you are denied your greatest passion in life? For Kerri it meant she was mute over Christmas and had to use other methods to communicate. Kerri looks to the future to maintain hope: once we’re over the coronavirus pandemic, it’s back to the roaring twenties and Kerri tells us that human interaction will feel better than ever. We can come back from this, but only by mutual support and gratitude; it is through the power of one another that we can become stronger together. View Kerri’s platforms below:  Winter Wedding Package link  - https://www.dixiebirdrecords.com/winter-wedding-micro-offer-1 Dixiebird Records main website link - https://www.dixiebirdrecords.com/ Facebook - Dixiebird Recordse Insta - https://www.instagram.com/dixiebirdrecords/ Kerri Layton Insta - https://www.instagram.com/kerrilaytonmusic/ Kerri Layton Facebook - Kerri Layton Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/album/2sU4AA4YZTVgaBbvBoLw6x YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WS8Xk1Dhbdd8t3RbIhvAQ? Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/kerri-layton

Welcome to episode 65 of The Business Lockdown.  We are today joined by photographer, returning guest and great friend Andy Crozier.  Since his appearance on episode 22 of The Business Lockdown, A lot has changed not only for Andy but for the whole world as we navigate the collective struggle of the Coronavirus pandemic.  Andy continued to pivot as his area of expertise, wedding photography, has been put on hold and describes the way he’s changed business model with the purchase of a ‘business in a box’. Reflecting on the act of pivoting, we question whether or not the pandemic has inspired radical changes to the estate industry with the emphasis on virtual tours, and if these changes are actually outdated – with the technology we have, it's hard to see why these changes were not seen earlier.  Andy decided to take a step back and visited a yoga retreat in Turkey; in a time of resurfacing panic and uncertainty, finding the pieces to the puzzle of calmness is essential to wellbeing and mindset.  View Andy Crozier’s platforms below: www.insightphotographers.co.uk
 www.insightours.co.uk FB - https://www.facebook.com/InsightPhotographers/ Insta - https://www.instagram.com/insight_photographers/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-crozier-b164077/

Adversity can actually be a positive force for action; overcoming adversity shapes us into the people we are today.  There are few people who are as familiar with this statement as Kawan Glover. Kawan survived a stroke and three brain surgeries, but Kawan’s story does not end there. Kawan uses his story to massively inspire others and sees his experience as a tool to help others achieve victory.  After studying business at university, Kawan looked to his own experience to become a “testimony” that “will inspire others to take hold of themselves”. Uniting others with his individual pain, this incredible young man turns adversity into victory.  We discuss a number of topics with Kawan, such as what Kawan understands as his “why”, his inspiring and heartfelt journey that completely changed his life at just 20 years old, and the magic of human connection – something that we all desire in these strange and turbulent times.  We can take inspiration from Kawan, safe in the knowledge that through the strength of each other, we will overcome the darkest time in our life with one commonality: each other.  View Kawan’s Platforms below:  Facebook: www.Facebook.com/OvercomeAdversityWithKawan Instagram: www.Instagram.com/kawanglover - @kawanglover Twitter: www.Twitter.com/kawan_glover - @kawan_glover LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/kawanaglover Overcomeadversitytoday@gmail.com

Welcome to Episode 63 of The Business Lockdown.  Stage fright is something we are all familiar with; the pre-show nerves where you tell yourself that everything that can go wrong will. The dreaded walk onto stage and that stuck, shocked ‘deer in the headlights’ panic which sends you straight into self-doubt. Steve Trister works from within to destroy this feeling.  Steve is an acclaimed public speaking, presentation and communication skills trainer who gives business owners, CEO’s and other senior figures the confidence they need to deliver powerful speeches. His proudest moments include training a person to open to 9,000 people in the audience live and nearly 100,000 online in Vegas and much more.  Although Steve plays a massive part in these speeches, he is more focused on the delivery of the speech rather than its content; the ‘craft of the performance’ is Steve’s passion, and he uses his experience as a former actor to develop and shape this craft. We discuss The Ego and it’s damaging properties and how to avoid this by assessing and destroying it with evidence, Steve’s personal experiences as a coach and the deeper side of communication – the importance of mindset and looking further within to communicate ideas effectively to the outside world.  View Steve Trister’s platforms below:  Website - www.stevetrister.com  Online Course - www.thespeakingrevolution.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetrister/ Twitter -  https://www.twitter.com/stevetrister  Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/steventrister

Welcome to Episode 62 of The Business Lockdown.  We are today joined by life coach Dean Grimshawe, who examines the mind with a critical eye. His approach to mindset is one of resilience, maintaining that we are already aware of what we want in life – and under lockdown, it is what we need that is more important.  This development, once realised, will help you achieve your goals.  Dean maintains that many people don’t realise they can achieve what they want, by simply realising what they want in life is easily achievable. Once we figure out our goals and how to get there, all we need to do is create a plan and follow it!  View Dean’s platforms below:  Website - www.deangrimshawe.com Twitter - @deangrimshawe    Instagram - @dg_workinprogresspodcast   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/deangrimshawefitness

Welcome to Episode 61 of The Business Lockdown.  Through the power of community and coworking, Tyrone Curran is destroying the barriers of convention with his project The Crosby Collective.  The Crosby Collective is a coworking space in Scunthorpe, but Tyrone is not concerned with geography; he is instead rewriting the rules of labour by transcending the office, creating a space for creativity to flow – choosing creativity as the main purpose of this space means that creatives will flourish, changing the way we can look at the concept of the office space and removing the constraints that many find blocks their creativity in an office environment. We discuss how this project came to be, and the importance of community and how Tyrone’s ideas will be manifested in the Crosby Collective.  View Tyrone’s platforms below:  Website -  www.thecrosbycollective.com Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/_thecrosbycollective_/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecrosbycollective https://www.facebook.com/OasisHubHendersonAvenue Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyrone-curran-20a92450/

Welcome to episode 60 of The Business Lockdown.  We are today joined by Angela Morgan of SeaMorgens, a conscious entrepreneur who is driven to save the planet, who created a Swimwear brand that uses recycled materials and non-plastic packaging.  Angela used lockdown to learn; she is proud of how much she focused on her business over lockdown and discovered the complexity of marketing. She is particularly interested in SEO and the back end of business, where as her sister is more focused on the front of house elements – this balance has lead to a powerful dynamic in her business.  We discuss Angela’s newfound skills, such as advertising and marketing, her new brand and it's growth and much more in our conversation with Angela, a rising expert who has a lot to give!  View Angela’s platforms below:  SeaMogens  Facebook - facebook.com/Seamorgen Instagram - instagram.com/seamorgens/ Pintrest - pinterest.co.uk/SeaMorgens/ Shop – www.seamorgens.com Email - seamorgens@gmail.com

Welcome to Episode 59 of The Business Lockdown. Jack Burton is the owner of Fit24, a 24 hour gym in the heart of Hull. The health and fitness industry is one Jack, as an expert and business owner, knows has been forgotten by the government; we discuss the implications of a world left behind by the government and what this entails, and develop a behind the scenes picture of business post-lockdown.  As lockdown is eased, we can now look back at our collective struggle and begin to find answers to our multitude of questions. We may not get them all, but we can start to rebuild together. Hearing Jack’s story will inspire us all to keep on pushing; use the past to push you forward and get you through, as Jack puts it, the “assault course” that is life.  View Jack’s platforms below:  www.fit24.co.uk Instagram –  @Jack_burton92 @fit24hull @ssa.sportuk Facebook –  Fit24 Hull