The Stirling Business Podcast

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Ollie Jones: Director of Juniper Property Services

2026-09-1527:22

In this episode of the Stirling Business Podcast, host Neil Munday sits down with Ollie Jones, Director of Juniper Property Services and Juniper Rentals, to talk about his journey into the property industry and how he went from property investor to managing a portfolio of more than 90 short-term rental properties. Ollie shares how his journey started with his own experiences in property, including a memorable period “living in a cupboard” during the Edinburgh Fringe, before recognising an op...

Iain Whitely: Founder & Director of Meraki & An Darna

2026-09-0821:42

In this episode of the Stirling Business Podcast, we’re joined by Iain Whitely, founder and director of Meraki Bars and An Darna Restaurant, to hear the story behind some of Stirling’s most exciting hospitality ventures. From studying sound engineering to building a growing hospitality business in the heart of the city, Iain shares the journey that led him to Meraki and An Darna, the ideas behind each concept and what it takes to create venues that people genuinely want to return to. We cha...

Alex Sorlei: Building a successful Pizzeria in Stirling

2026-09-0128:27

In this episode of the Stirling Business Podcast, host Neil Munday sits down with Alex Sorlei, Co-Founder and Director of Piotsa, to talk about his journey from Italy to Stirling and how his passion for authentic Neapolitan pizza grew into a successful business. Alex shares how a late-night craving during his university days sparked a 3am idea that would eventually lead to the opening of his first pizzeria on Friars Street. With no previous business experience, he learned as he went, navigat...

Mairead Hume: The Secret to Building a Global Luxury Brand in Stirling

2026-08-2527:42

What happens when a love of golf meets one of Scotland’s most iconic heritage fabrics? In this episode of the Stirling Business Podcast, host Neil Munday sits down with Stirling born entrepreneur Mairead Hume, founder of the Mairead Hume Harris Tweed Golf Collection, to explore how a simple idea grew into an international business. Mairead shares her journey from a career in international travel and luxury golf tours to discovering the craftsmanship and tradition behind Harris Tweed. What be...

Steve Jelfs: How Defibrillators Save Lives In Workplaces And Communities

2026-07-2920:28

Someone collapses, a crowd forms, and the most common response is to freeze. That hesitation is exactly what resuscitation specialist Steve Jelfs wants to change, and he joins us in the studio to explain how defibrillation and CPR really work when seconds matter. We talk through what an AED (automated external defibrillator) actually does, why it is designed for non-medical people, and how the voice prompts guide you from calling 999 to starting chest compressions and delivering a shoc...

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