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Trevor Merriden of Merriborn Media covers all the subjects that help put every entrepreneur and leader on the fast track to business confidence. Every entrepreneurial journey has challenges and most of them revolve around mindset and approach. How do you navigate those challenges? We will help you find the answers.
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On this week's episode, I’m delighted to be joined by the brilliant Solomon Thimothy - Co-Founder and CEO of OneIMS – Integrated Marketing Solutions and Clickx. He’s helped businesses increase their revenue using his 10X Framework and is also an expert in lead generation and customer acquisition. In this episode, Solomon’s passion is clear through his positivity and energy. He shares many valuable lessons including:•The importance of experimenting. •The power of going local.•Why sacred days to focus on one thing are essential. •Being disciplined in what you do. •Risking a lot to make a lot. •Being comfortable with not making it. Solomon Thimothy:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/solomonthimothyOneIMS: https://www.oneims.com/Clickx: https://www.clickx.io/Trevor:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
As entrepreneurs, it’s essential to have resilience but until we face certain challenges, we often don’t recognise how resilient we truly are. Joining us this week is someone who’s resilience shines through – the brilliant Kelly Gilmour-Grassam, Founder and Director of Making You Content. Kelly had a passion for writing from an early age and rather than going straight into a job working with others, she decided to set up her own business. In this episode, Kelly shares the incredible journey of starting Making You Content at only 21 years old, what’s contributed to its success over the last 10 years and the lessons she’s learnt on the way. Kelly also discusses:•Why you can’t ‘copy and paste’ yourself when recruiting others. •The importance of staying curious and being agile. •Being able to think on your feet. •Why you need to be resilient. •The value of a good support network both personally and professionally.•Why running a business can be hard, but also remembering it’s a privilege. Kelly Gilmour-Grassam:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kellygilmourgrassamWebsite: www.makingyoucontent.co.ukEmail: kelly@makingyoucontent.comTrevor:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
On today’s episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Mark Goyder, Founder of Tomorrow’s Company – “a not-for-profit think tank that exists to inspire and enable business to be a force for good.”In this episode, Mark details his early career, particularly the four people who inspired him during this time. He also shares the story of how Tomorrow’s Company came to be and how the company has evolved over the years. Mark also discusses: •Why failure is a great teacher and can be a great door opener. •Why the concept of stewardship is absolutely vital when considering how to regulate a business. •The importance of building up reserves. •Why both internal and external partnerships are essential. I learnt a lot from hearing Mark’s journey and I’m certain that if you listen to the episode, you will too. Mark:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-goyder-72713827Tomorrow’s Company: https://www.tomorrowscompany.com/ Website: https://markgoyder.com/Trevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
Today’s guests are Adam Twidell and Carol Cork – co-founders of Private Fly, a hugely successful aviation business that grew and grew until it was acquired a few years ago. In this episode, they share their entrepreneurial journey of Private Fly as well as all the work they’ve done since deciding to sell the business. They also discuss:•Why you need to believe in what you do.•The importance of taking risks and being all in. •Why you must have focus and know your key performance indicators (KPI).•The value of hiring and building a team early and recognising you can’t do everything yourself. •Why you should empower your team to help make decisions. •The power of telling everyone your story. •Why risking everything might not actually be risking everything. •The freedom of starting a business in the first place. Adam and Carol are both incredibly positive people and after listening to their story, it’s easy to see why they’ve had such success!Trevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
Our last episode of the year is now live and features the fantastic Chris Parke – Co-Founder of Talking Talent. In this episode, Chris shares some brilliant insights, including:👏 The importance of purpose.📈 Using data to build a business case.👍 Making more good decisions than bad.📆 Spending enough time on planning.😊 Why you need to surround yourself with good people.📞 The more conversations you have, the more clarity you get.Chris Parke:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chris-parkeEmail: chris@talking-talent.comTalking Talent: https://talking-talent.com/ Trevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
On today’s episode, I am joined by the fantastic Kim Ades – President of Frame of Mind Coaching and Journal Engine Software and CEO of The Journal That Talks Back. Kim’s career has been one full of variety – there’s not many interviews in which you fit a psychology degree, a balloon business, then a software entrepreneur. Because of this variety, Kim offers a lot of great insights throughout the episode, including:How your thinking impacts your actions and inactions.Why listening to yourself is one of the greatest formats of self-awareness. The importance of working on your mindset.The impact of journaling in the coaching process. Kim Ades:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kimades Frame of Mind Coaching: https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/ Journal Engine Software: https://www.journalengine.com/The Journal That Talks Back: https://www.thejournalthattalksback.com/ Trevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
Welcome to our latest episode of The Merri-Cast podcast!We’ve covered so many subjects that every entrepreneur has faced on their business journey and now that we’re close to 40 episodes of the podcast, we’ve listened back and noticed some issues come up time and again. One of these is the subject of authenticity. So, we thought we’d make this week’s episode a little different - a mini Merri-Cast if you like, on this particular subject. In the episode, you’ll hear from previous guests Terri Vincent, Zoe Walters, Joel Blake, Andrew Armes and Marie-France Samba who have all shared valuable insights and wisdom on why#authenticity is so important.
On this week’s episode of The Merri-Cast Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Jane Sunley –Co-founder of Hendrick & Hyde and a best-selling business author. Jane previously had a thriving career in hospitality. However, since turning to entrepreneurship, she has founded and co-founded four hugely successful businesses including Purple Cubed and Talent Toolbox. In this episode, Jane discusses the power of mentoring, seeing the job through, why you need a business plan, and the importance of ethics. She also shares her top motivators as an entrepreneur and what makes you an authentic business. Jane’s career speaks for itself and continues to go from strength-to-strength. I learnt some truly valuable business lessons from this conversation and I’m certain you will too!Jane Sunley:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jane-sunley-purplecubed-founderEmail: jane@purplecubed.comHendrick & Hyde: https://www.hendrickandhyde.com/Book: Purple Your People Book: The People Formula Book: It's Never Ok to Kiss the Interviewer Trevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
Having a career structure and plan is the driving force behind many people’s success. However, for my next guest on The Merri-Cast, having a largely instinctive career is what’s helped them the most. This week, I’m joined by the insightful Lucy McCarraher – Author, Keynote Speaker, Book Mentor & Publisher, and Founder of Rethink Press and The Business Book Awards. Lucy’s career has been largely unplanned but one full of inspiration. In this episode, she discusses doing what you love, why partnerships are vital, and using books to build your business. She also shares the importance of learning as you go and being inspired to a give a voice to others. Lucy’s story is proof that a planned career isn’t the only way to see success, it’s pursuing your passion and doing what inspires you. Lucy McCarraher:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lucymccarraherEmail: lucy@rethinkpress.comRethink Press: rethinkpress.com Business Book Awards: https://www.businessbookawards.co.uk/ The Real Secret Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Real-Secret-universe-hasnt-delivered/dp/1907498397 Trevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
On this week's episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Rachel Turner. Rachel began her career as a music industry entrepreneur but over the last 20 years, has been a successful coach and leadership advisor. She is the Founder of ‘Achieve Unlimited’ and Co-Founder of VC Talent Lab “which aims to put leadership talent development at the heart of the VC ecosystem”.Rachel is also author of the #1 best-selling book ‘The Founder’s Survival Guide’ which was recently shortlisted for a Business Book Award.In this episode, Rachel discusses hanging out with the winners, and the balance between fear and aspiration. She also shares the importance of knowing how to manage, being self-aware, and networking as a start-up entrepreneur. Rachel:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/achieveunlimitedEmail: rachel@vctalentlab.comVC Talent Lab: vctalentlab.com/Achieve Unlimited: achieveunlimited.com/The Founder's Survival Guide: https://www.thefounderssurvivalguide.com/ Trevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
On today's episode, I'm joined by Lisa Michaels - CEO of ‘Lisa Michaels’, GeniusU Mentor, and Real Estate Investor. Lisa’s career speaks for itself with over 30 years of “soul-filled business and leadership experience”, an author of several books, 20+ years as an accelerated learning workshop facilitator, and more. Her first successful business experience was the owner of a 500+ pupil ballet school and since then, her career has continued to grow. In this episode, Lisa discusses the importance of starting and finishing projects on time and the perils of boredom. She also shares why entrepreneur is a skillset that you must continually practice and how the forces of nature help the creation of your business. Lisa:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisamichaels-author-mentor Email: info@lisa-michaels.com Website: https://www.lisa-michaels.com/ Trevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
This week, I am joined by Felicity Cowie – Founder of Cowiecom, Business Consultant, International Communications Trainer, Author, and an award-winning former BBC, ITV, and Panorama journalist. As a former journalist turned entrepreneur myself, I could resonate with a lot of what Felicity had to say and I’m sure you will as well. In this episode, Felicity discusses 6 questions that can work for businesses as well as journalists, the art of forgiving yourself, and why confusion can be a good thing to feel in business if you handle it properly. She also shared the interesting journey of writing her latest book 'Exposure: Insider Secrets to make your business a go-to authority for journalists’ - which was recently nominated at The Business Book Awards! Felicity:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/felicitycowie Email: felicity@cowiecom.comTwitter: FelicityCowieWebsite: https://www.cowiecom.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Exposure-business-go-authority-journalists/dp/1788603397 Trevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerriden Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/ Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
Entrepreneur or not, it’s important to know the value in what you do and for our latest guest on ‘The Merri-Cast’, it’s no different.Joining me today is the fantastic Jude Jennison – Founder of Leaders by Nature, Founder of AskOpus Ltd, Coach, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host. In this episode, Jude discusses:Having a thirst for knowledge at a young ageLooking for value in what you doBeing led by your intuitionHaving a solution that’s fit for purposeDealing with doubtGiving things a go. Jude: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/judejennisonEmail: jude@judejennison.com Website: https://www.judejennison.com'Innovating Humanity' Podcast: https://www.leadershipacademy.online/podcasts/innovating-humanity'Leading through Uncertainty' Podcast - https://www.leadershipacademy.online/podcasts/leading-through-uncertaintyTrevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerriden Merriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/ Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
Being connected to your purpose and your ‘why’ is important for any entrepreneur and for my brilliant guest Zoe Walters, it’s absolutely integral. Zoe is the Founder & CEO of The OutPlacers, a self-employed Coach & Consultant at ‘Zig Zag Consulting Ltd’, and Founder & Head Coach of ‘The Coach House Club’. In this episode, Zoe discusses knowing yourself well enough that your intuition is your GPS, discerning what’s truly right for you and trusting yourself implicitly. She also explains why comprehension is one of her top values and why her decisions will never be made in money again. So, whether you’re just starting your business or your 20 years down the road, this episode is full of important lessons and inspiration that you won’t want to miss. Zoe:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zoewaltersThe OutPlacers: https://www.theoutplacers.com/Website: https://www.zoewalters.com/Email: zoe@zoewalters.com Trevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerridenMerriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
Today, I am joined by the brilliant Bob Quick - CEO of Blue Light Global Solutions and Executive Director of Global Secure Accreditation. Previously, Bob had a hugely successful 30+year career as a detective in the police force. In this episode, he discusses:Being resilient to disappointmentThe two vital qualities you need as an entrepreneurLearning from your mistakesWhy you need people around you who challenge youBeing prepared to try different thingsHow following your vision and pursuing it, even if it's wrong, will help you find the right answer.Bob:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robert-bob-quickBlue Light Global Solutions: https://uk-bgs.com/Global Secure Accreditation: https://www.gsaccreditation.com/ Trevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerridenMerriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
On today's episode, I am joined by the insightful Andrew Armes – Cultural Architect, Coach, and Leadership Development Expert and Founder of The Purposeful Practice Ltd. Previously, Andrew was a self-employed Leadership Development Consultant, Head of Talent Acquisition at 'Roche', and also co-founded The Spring Project. In this episode, he discusses: A life changing experience Inner needs vs purposeApplying entrepreneurial principle within larger organisationsEmbracing your identity and who you truly areThe importance of knowing why you do what you doAsking for helpUnhelpful humilityAndrew:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrewarmes Email: andrew@emeiconsulting.comTrevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerridenMerriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
After a short break, The Merri-Cast podcast is back and I’m thrilled that my next guest is the brilliant David Mellor – Founder of David Mellor Publishing.David has had a fantastic career. Previously, he was Director of David Mellor Mentoring for 14 years, Director of Azure Partners limited for over 15 years, and also has 25 years’ experience in commercial and investment banking. He has also published “The Crew to Captain” series of books focusing on the different stages in a business life journey.In this episode, he explains:Why he’s a relationship guy and not a deal makerThe darkest time of his lifeIdentifying ‘wrong’uns’What gave him his entrepreneurial buzzOne of the biggest lessons he learnt early on in his careerDavid:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidwmellorBooks: https://www.davidmellorpublishing.co.uk/ Email: david@davidmellorpublishing.co.ukTrevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerridenMerriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
On today’s episode, I am joined by Mac Attram – World-Class Business Trainer & Coach, #1 International Bestselling Author, International Speaker, and Founder & CEO of MindSpace Coaching. This episode is filled with incredible wisdom and advice from Mac. He discusses passion vs purpose, why you can’t improve what you don’t measure, and why your business and success can only grow to the extent that you grow. He also shares his lowest point and how the experience helped him realise what does and doesn’t work in business. Mac:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/macattramMindSpace Coaching: https://www.macattram.com/MindSpace-CoachingEmail: mac@attram.netTrevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerridenMerriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
On today's episode, I am joined by Steve Jack - Owner and Managing Director of Gem Cable Solutions. Over the course of his career, Steve has been no stranger to taking risks – whether it’s moving to London with £50 in his pocket, spending his redundancy money on toys to open a toy shop, or putting himself outside his comfort zone. In this episode, he discusses having an engineering mindset, taking a risk, and letting go. Steve also shares why self-belief is important and making decisions for the greater good. Steve:LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/steve-jack-2981642 Gem Cable Solutions: https://www.gemcable.co.uk/Email: steve.jack@gemcable.co.ukTrevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerridenMerriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
Knowing where you fit in and where you don’t is difficult, but according to our upcoming guest on The Merri-Cast, it’s an essential part of your entrepreneurial journey. On today's episode, I’m joined by Peter Winick – founder and CEO of @Thought Leadership Leverage. A self-confessed information junkie, Peter constantly wants to learn more and has always felt like an entrepreneur at heart - from washing cars as a young kid, to starting his first real corporation at the age of 22, before starting @Thought Leadership Leverage almost 15 years ago. Peter lives his entrepreneurial life to the full and in this upcoming episode, Peter discusses his entrepreneurial roots. He also explains the importance of having your mission, vision, and values aligned when you have a business partner, why there’s never been a better and easier time to launch anything, plus much more. Peter:LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/peterwinickTwitter: https://twitter.com/PeterWinickThought Leadership Leverage: https://thoughtleadershipleverage.com/Podcast: Thought Leadership LeverageTrevor:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrevorMerridenMerriborn Media: https://merribornmedia.co.uk/Email: trevor.merriden@merribornmedia.co.uk
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