The Growth Strategy Podcast with Steve Pugh

When you’ve been the Managing Director of Lehman Brothers, how did you get there but also what do you do next? In the next Growth Strategy Podcast we will be speaking to Chris Heminway about his journey, but also his latest adventure creating a new Clean Tech business called Time To ACT, involving our very own Steve Pugh. Join us for an exciting podcast sharing an interesting yet relatable journey with a man looking to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges!  Join us LIVE Thursday 18 Nov at 4pm (UK Time) across LinkedIn LIVE, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Twitch, with the podcast being shared shortly after on iTunes, Google Play and Spotify  Our mission is making business education accessible. Join us! 01:23 - Introduction 9:492 - Early days at school and getting into finance 11:51 - Are entrepreneurs rebellious? 14:52 - The current state of financial services 19:58 - Time to Act | Innovating the CV space, starting clean tech start-ups 31:58 - The team that is changing the face of renewables and tech sector 37:03 - Best advice 44:28 - Outro The Roadmap alternative MBA is a CPD certified training course which provides the real world skills to grow a business, aimed at organisations of less than 250 people.  SMEs account for 99% of the business population and the challenges smaller businesses face are different. In smaller businesses people are often asked to perform multiple roles, some of which they're not trained to do and to create high performing teams you need to teach these skills. This course teaches the skills required to grow a business so that your team can add more value, aid their personal development, progress their careers or (for entrepreneurs) to launch and grow their businesses. We also do this at a price point which is affordable, using clear language and explanations, delivered in video, print and live stream classroom sessions, empowering people who don't have access to traditional business education. For established businesses this course will help you drive your business forward. It will improve your team’s real world grounding in leadership, management, marketing and sales. For entrepreneurs this will help you improve your strategy, increase sales and gain a competitive advantage over competitors. For career professionals the skills taught on this course will support your personal development giving you confidence to make the next step in your career. Find out more about the Roadmap MBA here : https://www.roadmapmba.com/ #podcast #strategy #leadership #business #entrepreneurship #RoadmapMBA #sales #personaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #education #training #livestream #MBA

Sophie is CEO of MOJA social, Non Exec Director of Social Allies Chair of Smart Works Newcastle and much more ... ️️️️️ Sophie shares her own story and also giving insight on launching a business, leadership, writing a book, her TEDx talk, gaining an MBE and so much more ... 📈 Within the interviews we try and share the stories of people looking to make positive change in the world. 🌍🙏🏻 The Growth Strategy Podcast was broadcast on Thursday 1 June 2023 (3pm UK time) on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, Instagram and YouTube ... or catch up on the Roadmap MBA YouTube channel, iTunes, Spotify and Google. ---- We believe that it shouldn't matter where you grow up or what your financial background is on deciding if you can access information to help you build a better life for yourself. We are the UK startup bringing FREE business education to the world. Our mission is making business education accessible for 5 billion people. The Roadmap alternative MBA is a CPD certified training course which provides the real world skills to grow a business, aimed at organisations of less than 250 people. SMEs account for 99% of the business population and the challenges smaller businesses face are different. In smaller businesses people are often asked to perform multiple roles, some of which they're not trained to do and to create high performing teams you need to teach these skills. This course teaches the skills required to grow a business so that your team can add more value, aid their personal development, progress their careers or (for entrepreneurs) to launch and grow their businesses. We also do this at a price point which is affordable, using clear language and explanations, delivered in video, print and live stream classroom sessions, empowering people who don't have access to traditional business education. For established businesses this course will help you drive your business forward. It will improve your team’s real world grounding in leadership, management, marketing and sales. For entrepreneurs this will help you improve your strategy, increase sales and gain a competitive advantage over competitors. For career professionals the skills taught on this course will support your personal development giving you confidence to make the next step in your career. Find out more about the Roadmap MBA here : https://www.roadmapmba.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoadmapMBA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/roadmapmba/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoadmapMBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StevePughRoadmapMBA #MBA #business #entrepreneurship #strategy #leadership #podcast #RoadmapMBA #sales #personaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #education #training #livestream #altMBA #Learn #Tips #success #growth #Free #freeeducation #stevepugh

Today on the podcast I had the pleasure to speak to Susie who shared her journey, including her passions for people, personal development and learning. 📈  The interview was broadcast live on Monday 10th Oct 4pm (U.K. time) on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, or catch up on the Roadmap MBA YouTube channel, iTunes, Spotify and Google.   Susie a genuine thank you for your time and catch up soon! 🙌🏻  hashtag#podcast hashtag#livestream hashtag#business hashtag#entrepreneurship hashtag#leadership hashtag#RoadmapMBA hashtag#education hashtag#training hashtag#learninganddevelopment hashtag#NLP

Today on the podcast we spoke to James Hayward-Browne.  James shared his journey, plus dropped knowledge on anything you want to know about SEO / search / marketing / launching a brand new agency Bottled Imagination with Luke Cope and Katy Powell, plus much much more!!   The interview will be broadcast live on Monday 26th Sept 4pm (U.K. time) on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, or catch up on the Roadmap MBA YouTube channel, iTunes, Spotify or Google. #podcast #livestream #business #strategy #entrepreneurship #leadership #MBA #RoadmapMBA #education #training #alternativeMBA #personaldevelopment #EdTech #startup #marketing #marketingagency #PR 

Today on the podcast I had the pleasure to speak to one of the big dogs in the content creation game Luke Cope.  Luke is going to share his own journey, talking about business and getting into #marketing and #social, what separates a brilliant agency from an average one, how to use research to come up with ideas, and also his dreams and ambitions for the future.   The interview was broadcast live Monday 5th Sept 4pm (U.K. time). Watch live on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, or catch up on the Roadmap MBA YouTube channel, iTunes, Spotify or Google.   NOT ONE TO MISS!   #podcast #livestream #business #strategy #entrepreneurship #leadership #MBA #RoadmapMBA #education #training #alternativeMBA #personaldevelopment #EdTech #startup

Today on the podcast I have the genuine pleasure to speak to one of the top entrepreneurs in the region Charlie Hoult.  Chair of Dynamo North East, Co-Chair of Opencast Software, Managing Director of HyHubs, Founder of Futureheads Recruitment, plus much much more! Within the interview Charlie is going to share his own journey, talking about business and several topics he is passionate on. For anyone interested in business, tech, property or #entrepreneurship it's not one to miss. The interview was broadcast live Monday 8th August 4pm (U.K. time). Watch live on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, or catch up on the Roadmap MBA YouTube channel, iTunes, Spotify or Google. 🎧 #podcast #livestream #business #strategy #entrepreneurship #leadership #MBA #RoadmapMBA #education #training #alternativeMBA #personaldevelopment #EdTech #startup

On Monday on the podcast Steve had the pleasure to catch up with long time friend, all round good man and London based photographer Jes Abiola. Within the full interview Jes shared his own journey, talking about mentoring young people and about balancing his passions with his full time job. It was a real pleasure to catch up someone who I have known for a long time and who is just a special human being. The interview was broadcast live Monday 25th July 4pm (U.K. time). Watch The Growth Strategy Podcast live on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, or catch up on the Roadmap MBA YouTube channel, iTunes, Spotify or Google. 🎧 Jes thank you for your time it was a pleasure!! #podcast #livestream #business #strategy #entrepreneurship #leadership #MBA #RoadmapMBA #sales #education #training #alternativeMBA #personaldevelopment #EdTech #startup

Earlier in the week on the podcast I had the real pleasure to speak to Gary Giles, Founder of OGEL and contestant on Dragon's Den!  Gary was very honest and candid in sharing his journey, talking about the inspiration for launching a business and the change they want to make in the world, the challenges and sacrifices which come with entrepreneurship, and then the real secrets for pitching on Dragons Den and what's it really like behind the scenes! ** who knew the entire set is polystyrene and filmed in a TV studio ** The interview was broadcast live on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, and you can catch up on the Roadmap MBA YouTube channel, iTunes, Spotify or Google.  GARY A GENUINE THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND SHARING YOUR STORY!  The link to watch the full interview is in the comments. #podcast #livestream #business #strategy #entrepreneurship #leadership #MBA #RoadmapMBA #sales #education #training #alternativeMBA #personaldevelopment #dragonsden

On Monday I had the pleasure of speaking to businessman, philanthropist and Elected Mayor of Middlesbrough Andy Preston. Andy was incredibly humble in his message, as he shared his early years on not enjoying school, to finding success through working hard and getting into finance, to upon returning to the North East seeing the opportunity to help others and the creation of two charities CEO Sleepout UK and the MIDDLESBROUGH AND TEESSIDE PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION, before sharing what inspired him to go into public service to try and make a difference.  What struck me from the conversation was meeting an incredibly passionate man who shares the same values of working hard and giving back, and someone who definitely wants to leave the world in a better place than he found it.   Andy thank you so much for your time!    TIMECODES:  00:00 - Start of broadcast 2:07 - Introduction 5:34 - Introduction to Andy 7:58 - Early life in school 10:58 - Going to university  12:31 - Getting a job in finance 25:58 - Setting up a charity and sparking an interest in politics 35:54 - Running for elected Mayor  47:03 - Best advice 51:51 - What is ahead for our society, and raising money for charities    The Growth Strategy Podcast was LIVE on all platforms Monday 28th March 4pm (U.K. time). Catch up on the Roadmap MBA YouTube channel, iTunes, Spotify or Google.   #podcast #livestream #business #philanthropy #publicservice #inspiration #middlesbrough #teesside

Earlier in the week I had the pleasure of speaking to Chloë Clover who shared her journey from school to launching the incredibly successful Wander Films, overcoming challenges, and what it felt like being voted in the Forbes 30 under 30. In her incredible full length interview Chloë goes into great detail on why she's so passionate and it's well worth a watch! The Growth Strategy Podcast was broadcast LIVE on all streaming platforms Monday 28th Feb, 4pm, with the podcast being now available on iTunes, Google Play and Spotify 🎧 The Roadmap alternative MBA is a CPD certified training course which provides the real world skills to grow a business, aimed at organisations of less than 250 people.  SMEs account for 99% of the business population and the challenges smaller businesses face are different. In smaller businesses people are often asked to perform multiple roles, some of which they're not trained to do and to create high performing teams you need to teach these skills.   This course teaches the skills required to grow a business so that your team can add more value, aid their personal development, progress their careers or (for entrepreneurs) to launch and grow their businesses.  We also do this at a price point which is affordable, using clear language and explanations, delivered in video, print and live stream classroom sessions, empowering people who don't have access to traditional business education.   For established businesses this course will help you drive your business forward. It will improve your team’s real world grounding in leadership, management, marketing and sales.  For entrepreneurs this will help you improve your strategy, increase sales and gain a competitive advantage over competitors.  For career professionals the skills taught on this course will support your personal development giving you confidence to make the next step in your career.   Find out more about the Roadmap MBA here: https://www.roadmapmba.com/  #podcast #livestream #business #strategy #personaldevelopment #entrepreneurship #leadership #MBA #RoadmapMBA #sales #education #training #interview

Earlier in the week I had the pleasure of speaking to Douglas Dinwiddie who was incredibly honest in sharing his journey, from school, to launching businesses, overcoming challenges, and now his attitude on life. Really worth a watch! Top Man!  This was recorded LIVE across LinkedIn LIVE, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Twitch, Monday 14th Feb at 4pm (UK Time) with the podcast being shared shortly after on iTunes, Google Play and Spotify    TIMECODES: 00:36 - Introduction 7:08 - Getting into podcasting 13:38 - Early life and school 22:30 - The first 2 years of building a business 35:22 - Getting into property 41:34 - How a simple initiative saved a life 47:13 - Best advice   #podcast #livestream #business #strategy #personaldevelopment #entrepreneurship #leadership #MBA #RoadmapMBA #sales #education #training #interview

Today we had the pleasure of speaking to Scott Wilson-Laing from WL Distillery! Scott sharing his own story on launching the business, sharing insight on setting up the North East of England based gin distillery, but also creating a brand and the challenges faced bringing a new product to market. This was recorded LIVE across LinkedIn LIVE, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Twitch, Monday 7th Feb at 4pm (UK Time) with the podcast being shared shortly after on iTunes, Google Play and Spotify  TIMECODES: 0:40 - Introduction 4:45 - What is WL Distillery 10:21 - What made you want to setup your own business? 12:34 - Making the jump into launching a business 16:40 - Creating the brand 19:34 - Getting your brand out there with more passion than budget 24:18 - The unexpected challenges and effort of starting a business 29:37 - Tracking competitions 31:03 - Best advice 33:17 - The highs and lows of being in control of your own destiny   #personaldevelopment #podcast #livestream #business #strategy #entrepreneurship #leadership #MBA #RoadmapMBA #sales #education #training

Earlier in the week I had the pleasure of speaking to Francesca Brownless from Brownless Cleaning Specialists Ltd 🙌🏻   Within the interview Francesca shared her own incredible story,  discussing hard work, passion and overcoming adversity, with lots of thought provoking comments on important issues including launching a business, but also homelessness and depression. 📈❤️🧹   The interview was live across LinkedIn LIVE, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Twitch, with the podcast being shared on iTunes, Google Play and Spotify.   Perhaps one of the favourite interviews I've ever done.  #podcast #livestream #business #strategy #entrepreneurship #personaldevelopment #leadership #MBA #RoadmapMBA #sales #education #training Roadmap MBA

Becoming a pro-gamer and creating a living off YouTube is now no different to people singing in bars and clubs 20 years ago. The major difference is the ability to hit billions of people if you get good!   In this slightly different interview for the Roadmap MBA, I speak to David Winter about his own journey in creating Affinity, which David is evolving into a genuine business opportunity far beyond gaming, into a whole business built around experience streaming. 🙌🏻   David is also a drummer and videographer, and discusses building his business around his passions. 🥁 📹 💻   Join us for an interesting story of when you know school isn't for you and how to find your way in a new creative field!   Find our more about Winter Media here: https://wintermediagroup.co.uk/ Find our more about Affinity Racing here: www.facebook.com/AffinityRacingFB Affinity Racing YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSCugCO5pYb5K7QORy7X_w  ----------------------------------------   The Roadmap alternative MBA is a CPD certified training course which provides the real world skills to grow a business, aimed at organisations of less than 250 people.   SMEs account for 99% of the business population and the challenges smaller businesses face are different. In smaller businesses people are often asked to perform multiple roles, some of which they're not trained to do and to create high performing teams you need to teach these skills.  This course teaches the skills required to grow a business so that your team can add more value, aid their personal development, progress their careers or (for entrepreneurs) to launch and grow their businesses.  We also do this at a price point which is affordable, using clear language and explanations, delivered in video, print and live stream classroom sessions, empowering people who don't have access to traditional business education.  For established businesses this course will help you drive your business forward. It will improve your team’s real world grounding in leadership, management, marketing and sales.  For entrepreneurs this will help you improve your strategy, increase sales and gain a competitive advantage over competitors.  For career professionals the skills taught on this course will support your personal development giving you confidence to make the next step in your career.  Find out more about the Roadmap MBA here : https://www.roadmapmba.com/ #MBA #business #entrepreneurship #strategy #leadership #podcast #RoadmapMBA #sales #personaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #education #training #livestream

I recently had the opportunity to have an interview with Inclusion & Belonging Specialist, Joanne Lockwood from See Change Happen. In the extremely honest interview Joanne spoke about her own trans journey, her advice for anyone else, what it was like to appear on Gogglebox and also advice for creating inclusive workplaces. Joanne thanks for your time and complete honesty on your experience. 🙌🏻  Find out more about See Change Happen here: https://seechangehappen.co.uk/    #transgender #inclusion #diversity #mytransjourney The Roadmap alternative MBA is a CPD certified training course which provides the real world skills to grow a business, aimed at organisations of less than 250 people.   SMEs account for 99% of the business population and the challenges smaller businesses face are different. In smaller businesses people are often asked to perform multiple roles, some of which they're not trained to do and to create high performing teams you need to teach these skills.   This course teaches the skills required to grow a business so that your team can add more value, aid their personal development, progress their careers or (for entrepreneurs) to launch and grow their businesses.  We also do this at a price point which is affordable, using clear language and explanations, delivered in video, print and live stream classroom sessions, empowering people who don't have access to traditional business education.   For established businesses this course will help you drive your business forward. It will improve your team’s real world grounding in leadership, management, marketing and sales.  For entrepreneurs this will help you improve your strategy, increase sales and gain a competitive advantage over competitors.  For career professionals the skills taught on this course will support your personal development giving you confidence to make the next step in your career.   Find out more about the Roadmap MBA here : https://www.roadmapmba.com/   #MBA #business #entrepreneurship #strategy #leadership #podcast #RoadmapMBA #sales #personaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #education #training #livestream