Radio Show

I interviewed Alan Stevens, Creator & Host of the #WeTogether initiative and The Campfire Project. His expertise is in showing us how we can read people to build successful relationships, negotiations, improve teams and staff loyalty, and close deals faster. Amongst other things, he expands on micro-expressions and how we can benefit from learning to pick up on them and read them accurately.

After starting her career in professional kitchens, Alexlouise began investing in property and in personal development courses, before retiring from catering at 32. We discussed how she helps others to live their dreams of financial freedom and fulfilment, and how she loves seeing the transformation in people’s lives, and the joint ventures that make possible things that an individual couldn’t achieve alone.

Wyldecrest Parks has 75 residential mobile home parks, seven holiday mobile home parks, and a golf course in Hertfordshire, along with a 50% share in 15 sites in the US. He was recently featured in the Sunday Times UK rich list. Alfie talked about the importance of reinvesting in the business, effective leadership being key to organisational success, and why he believes in having an ‘always say yes’ policy.

A training company with a difference, iManage Performance works with organisations to change people for good, focusing on blended learning (combining face-to-face and online learning). We discussed topics like how to successfully manage remote teams, creating high functioning teams, the impact of flexibility at work on people’s lifestyle, and the silver linings that can come out of difficult times.

Carrie Bedingfield is the founder of OneFish TwoFish and 50th Generation. She is also a TEDx speaker and the creator of The Lead Generation Machine and LoMo. She shared her thoughts on increasing productivity through effective time management, how to manage multiple businesses, the importance of business relationships and how you know when it is time to let your business go.

We explored the extraordinary story behind how David got his town, Cardigan in Wales, making jeans again, with the launch of his successful business, Hiut Denim. We delved into his thoughts around how storytelling can make a huge difference to a business and brand, the power of being purpose-driven, and how having a clear purpose and culture makes the business focused and strong.

This second time of interviewing David, he shares his inspirational story, which started on the far edge of West Wales, on an old farm. In 2007, the idea for The DO Lectures began, as a space for the world’s ‘DOers’ to feed their dreams. He talks about the belief, the struggles, and the resilience involved in developing one of the most unique and exclusive events around, the power of purpose-driven brands, and lots more besides.

After being diagnosed as a coeliac and realising the limitation of gluten-free products on the market, Emma decided to dedicate her life to making gluten-free options commonplace, to help more people live a happy and healthy life. We explored her extraordinary story and discussed topics like why it is so important to understand the needs, wants and demands of your customers and the importance of innovation.

We talked about how this Australia-based business provides a unique lead generation service globally, driven by the need for a human connection in this digital age. Providing bespoke and creative cards, wax sealed and written by real people, they help businesses stand out in the sea of sameness. In his past life, Greg founded and ran a successful adventure-based outdoor learning business.

Not only is Guy a respected Chair for Entrepreneurial Services for Smith and Williamson; but he’s rowing the Atlantic for The Entrepreneur Ship, in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge in December 2021 and attempting to break the record for the oldest pair (combined age) ever to row any ocean. It was interesting hearing all about his and his rowing partner’s thorough preparations for their epic voyage.

It was fantastic to interview Guy Rigby again. He can now add World Record holder to his already impressive resume of author, entrepreneurial accountant and respected adviser to founders of businesses. Guy and his fellow rower, David Murray, completed the challenging feat of rowing the 3,000 miles from the Canaries to Antigua over 53 days, making them the oldest pair ever to row any ocean to date.

John has more than 35 years’ professional experience and is a widely published and respected landscape designer, lecturing on his work both in the UK and abroad. We discussed the growth and the success of his company, including why trust is important for your business and your brand, the benefits of understanding the difference between B2B and B2C and the importance of customer satisfaction for business valuation.

Julian is an author and an international speaker who has been invited to do five TED talks on aspects of sound and communication. We discussed ‘the business of sound’, his TED talks and the 100 million views they have garnered. We also talked about the challenges of offering a product/service that people don’t know they need, and the difference between having faith in one’s business and knowing it’ll succeed.

Juliet is a brilliant and inspiring leader who, through her passionate story, revealed the secret that made Grenade the world's fastest-growing nutrition brand. We talked about the importance of branding and how you should nurture the culture of your business, the key role of distribution channels, the positive and negative effects of investors, and why you need to surround yourself with the right people.

Storytime magazine, since its impactful launch in 2014, continues to be the UK’s leading and most dynamic children’s magazine. Lulu has extensive expertise in children’s literacy, along with a passion for collaboration and language. She shared her ambitions of growing the digital side of the magazine and of becoming a leader in inclusivity, as well as being a strong presence in education.

Nick is a co-founder of TerraDat, a Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence, and a photographer. During this interview, we discussed how TerraDat Geophysics started, its 28 years of steady growth by innovating and staying agile, sticking to what you’re good at, why it’s important to sometimes say ‘no’ to new business, and the value of honesty when it comes to ensuring repeat business.

Interviewing Nick Russill for the 2nd time, we focused on Snow-Forecast.com, a business he co-founded over 25 years ago. Now one of the internet’s most widely-used specialist weather websites, along with its sister websites it serves a global audience of over 50 million users each year. Nick is passionate about using his voice to help people become more aware of ways to reduce their environmental impact and to acknowledge climate change.

Paulina is a serial entrepreneur, investor, keynote speaker, writer, and burlesque performer. We discussed Paulina’s novel Holacracy based organisation, GrantTree, which has arranged over £200m in equity-free R&D funding from the government, to help SMEs. We also talked about the highs and lows of investing in small tech businesses, and how burlesque and business personas can complement each other.

Peter Backman, is a leading expert on the structure and dynamics of the foodservice sector, and its supply chain in the UK and across Europe. During this interview, Peter talked about his remarkable life, what it takes to go from zero to hero in business, his advice to young entrepreneurs, his philosophy behind his book, called ‘Restaurants Also Serve Food’, and his thoughts on the future of the hospitality industry.

Mrs Buckét is a commercial cleaning company delivering commercial cleaning services and facilities to a range of businesses, helping them maintain a high standard of hygiene in their workplaces. During the interview we discussed how Rachael started her business at the tender age of 18, and how it has developed and grown into an award-winning, multi-million pound company.

Richmond is a pioneer in his attitude to pain management. We talked about how he applies his extensive experience in nursing, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, coaching and neuroscience to help individuals manage and improve chronic pain, embracing people’s strengths and the potential to improve their lives. He runs his business from the heart, prioritising his clients’ wellbeing over his balance sheet.

Spencer and his team have worked with over 1,000 creative, tech and innovation agencies over the past 10 years. We discussed how they help agencies overcome growth challenges to create successful outcomes for their businesses. He is also an author and, as Co-Founder of Agencynomics, the community that supports agencies of today and the future, he helps steer them in making the right business decisions.