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Every entrepreneur, business owner and businessperson has a back story. Join us as we chat with inspiring individuals and successful business owners who tell us theirs. We uncover the events that got them to where they are today - the triumphs, and of course, the bumps along the way.
We’re a passionate bunch of cloud accountants from the North East, Co-founders of Blu Sky, Dave and Jon, have been through the business growth journey themselves. From their converted pub of an office, they put the world to rights over a virtual pint (or non-alcoholic beverage of choice!)
We’re a passionate bunch of cloud accountants from the North East, Co-founders of Blu Sky, Dave and Jon, have been through the business growth journey themselves. From their converted pub of an office, they put the world to rights over a virtual pint (or non-alcoholic beverage of choice!)
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We're joined by Ride the Tide Founders Tom Hebden and Jodie Pepper who tell us why they left their corporate jobs to start building their personal growth and wellness business. You'll hear us cover several important topics including workplace wellbeing, tackling stress, personal growth, dealing with conflict and finding your purpose.
We’re joined by fractional CFO and best-selling author Andy Cristin. You’ll hear us discuss a whole range of topics including how being niche can help you be profitable and saleable, accountability, remaining focused, the importance of having a good mentor and a sounding board. You’ll also hear our top tips for setting up a successful business, and everything you should expect when you exit it.
We're joined by Square One Law’s Gill Hunter. We chat through Gill’s career, from studying geography, to becoming one of the North East’s first tech lawyers. Together we cover tackling challenges and fearlessness, the need for prioritising team well-being, and creating an inclusive culture within the professional services industry.
We're joined by founder and CEO of Just Williams, Jessica
Williams. In this episode you’ll hear us discuss a whole range of topics including, sales psychology, building relationships, B Corp certification, emotional intelligence and business leadership. We also cover high performing teams, grit, resilience, physical and mental fitness.
We're joined by strategy and sustainability expert Katrina Appleyard of Appleshed Consulting. This episode covers ESG and implementing a strategy, the B Corp process and building a better future. Together we cover the importance of making better decisions now to help future generations. Along with why climate education and a hands on approach will shape future connections with the planet and the need to protect it.
We’re joined by co-founder and executive chairman of The Disruption House, Rupert Bull. Within this episode you’ll hear about all things environment, social and governance (ESG). Rupert talks us through the importance of sustainability, challenges to business owners and the small steps you can take to make a difference. We also discuss why sustainability is so important for both market and talent access, alongside your values and internal communication.
We’re joined by Chief Executive of Entrepreneurs Forum, Elaine Stroud. You’ll hear us discuss several topics including: creating a supportive, diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial community, creating engaging content, scaling up and sustainable enterprises. We also cover the North East vs New Zealand, keeping your energy levels high, the importance of embracing a growth mindset and trying new things in order to be the best version of yourself.
We’re joined by founder and director of Beaconhouse Events, Sarah
Thackray. In this episode we cover all aspects of events planning and management including organising sustainable events. You’ll hear us discuss varying topics including: reducing your carbon footprint, having a supportive team around you, learning as you go, maintaining a positive mindset, giving back to the community and so much more.
We're joined by Mark Bryant, founder of Media Partnership and Film Hero. Hear how Mark got into media, from working in radio, to starting his own award-winning business. We discuss the excitement of starting your own business, but the culture shock, imposer syndrome and isolation that comes with it. You'll hear us cover, being a specialist instead of a generalist, networking events and how they've changed, building relationships and sharing valuable content on social media. We also chat through the importance of client personas and how they can help you connect with potential customers. Along with the difference between and need for hero, hub, help, hook and hold content.
We’re joined by Stasher CEO and co-founder Jacob Wedderburn-Day. We chat through Jacob’s journey and what it takes to develop an idea into a venture-backed company with a global presence. You’ll hear us discuss how the simplest idea is often the most successful, turning adversity into an opportunity, being recognised in Forbes 30 under 30 and the importance of focusing on the customer. Along with what it’s like to run a podcast, travel and of course Charlton Athletic.
We’re joined by Tristan Watson, co-founder of Field Trip Supplies and Chairman of Ignite Accelerator. Tristan talks us through his journey as an entrepreneur, accelerators and adventure. You’ll hear us discuss a health scare that led to a brilliant new business idea, the thrill of gaining your pilots license, the value of accelerators and why you should always start a business that you’re passionate about.
We’re joined by CEO and founder of Car Credible, Jae Chalfin.
You’ll hear us cover what life is like as a repeat entrepreneur and the
importance of getting the right people onboard. How Jae started out as a shipbroker and explored many career paths before embracing his entrepreneurial background. We also discuss the highs and lows of launching a start-up and why you don’t need to be supremely passionate to launch your own business.
We’re joined by CEO of Hedgehog Lab’s Sarat Pediredla. You’ll
hear Sarat reflect on his journey, from starting out with a small team and big ideas, to being a global consultancy with over 120 employees and becoming a mentor others. We also cover the story behind the company name, raising multiple rounds of investment, the essential skills entrepreneurs need, being a young arrogant entrepreneur and making mistakes, building a strong network of
advisors, maintaining your culture, and better managing your time.
We’re joined by Co-founder and COO of RideTandem, a tech for
good transport company focused on smart commuting shuttles outside of big cities. You’ll hear how RideTandem enables more than £3m in wages for passengers around the world. Along with why when starting out as founders, it’s important to leave egos at the door, everyone has to muck in and do the unglamorous to maintain a high velocity. You’ll also hear us cover the power of business
incubators, risk-taking as an entrepreneur and learning from mistakes, keeping a work life balance and the value of having a close knit business community to help with self-reflection and advice through shared experiences.
Billy Webber has returned! In this episode we cover business growth and all things funding. You’ll hear all about XR Therapeutics recent investment journey, the never-ending questions, challenges and setbacks. Along with what it’s really like to work with venture capitalists and how it differs from working with angel investors. You’ll also hear us discuss avoiding burn out, creating new job roles and the value of asking your existing team for input, workplace culture and making sure you stay true to your vision.
We're joined by renowned finance coach Oliver Deacon. Oli talks us through his journey, from working at Microsoft, finding his Ikigai and travelling back to the UK to become a finance coach. We discuss the importance of a growth mindset, how to be successful, what it's like to launch a business on your own, OKR's, finding time for continuous improvement and so much more.
We’re joined by co-founder of Vida Creative, Ellen Hedley, who quit her job and started the business from the back of a camper van while travelling around Europe. You’ll hear us discuss why you should stay true to yourself, hiring based on culture and what it’s really like to work with your partner. She also tells us about her experiences on a business accelerator when first starting out, her love of music festivals and the benefits of personality tests.
We’re joined by Managing Director of Sigma7's Intelligence Fusion platform, Michael McCabe. You’ll hear how Mike’s life changed from door security to working for the Saudi royal family. We cover Mike’s roles over the years from joining the army as an intelligence analyst, to becoming a tech start-up founder. You’ll also hear how Mike succeeded by applying the foundations of what he learned in military intelligence into the private sector. Alongside what it’s like to exit your business, resilience amongst the North East population and the importance of never giving up.
Find out about Jo’s journey over the years, having worn many hats including designer, developer, start-up co-founder and now CEO of Ignite Accelerator. We discuss starting your own business and why, with the right approach, it might lead you somewhere you could never have imagined. Jo talks us through how the accelerator works, the process behind creating a cohort, including weighing up if people will support each other well. You’ll hear all about mentorship, making mistakes, learning from them and the value in creating good, honest relationships. You’ll also hear about Historical European Martial Arts and why you should definitely try it.
We're joined by Paula Harrison, director of Layers Studio and Co-founder of Biblio Limited. You'll hear us discuss why the best decisions should scare you a little bit. Why you shouldn’t stay in a job just because you’re comfortable, comfort doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be better somewhere else. How Paula knew that she needed a more sociable job and took steps to make a change. The value of the people in your business, keeping them happy, supported and helping them progress. What it's like to be a home bird, pushing yourself to move away, and what happens when it all pays off. Doing door to door charity work, what you’ll encounter and learn, including understanding body language and mirroring behaviour. Along with why you should always take time to focus on the positives each day.
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