Different Hats Podcast (Sam Thomas)

In this latest episode we talk to Michael Gietzen, MD of Identity, one of the UK’s most successful event agencies. According to Forbes magazine he is an entrepreneur of note and he has featured in the Telegraph LDC most ambitious leaders.

He is International Speaker, Industry Spokesperson, Awards Judge, Sunday Times Fast Track 100 ranked, C&IT Conference & Incentive Travel Awards A-Lister and in October last year was presented with Queen’s Award for enterprise in international trade.

For me this guest really cultivates what this podcast is all about, true entrepreneurship. He took over the family business in 2009 and has grown it over the past 12 years to £100 Million company. He talks about ambition, culture, tenacity, resilience, what is was like running an events company during the pandemic and his journey to running one of the UK's largest independent owned agencies and reaching £100 Million turnover.

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Ryan has played a significant role within the Sussex Business Community for the past 20 years and is an award winning entrepreneur and business owner.

The list of awards and honours is a tribute to his success and the amazing work he has done within the Sussex business community. Winner of “Outstanding Brightonian of the Year” at the 2011 Sussex Business Awards and honoured in the inaugural 2018 “Brighton Power 100” to name but a few. In this podcast episode we find out about his journey, mindset and leadership qualities, how he steered a children's charity through a global pandemic and why he decided to launch an events company during Covid-19.

In this packed episode Ryan offers some great insights on how to create a winning culture within your team by leading from the front, as well as some key takeaways - 'Don't be afraid to fail and always listen to your guy'.

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Lara Squires is the Founder of Consortium - More Than Marketing. A specialist marketing and business development consultancy working specifically in the professional services sector. Having worked in professional services for over 15 years Lara has seen that many firms do not have the time or expertise to deal with marketing and growing their business. Consortium offer a bespoke approach for each client and can deal with all marketing for them on a retained basis or work on a project basis.

In this insightful episode Lara talks about her business journey and the importance of sharing the good with the bad. Her true openness and honesty is so refreshing to hear, from losing 75% of clients during the start of lockdown to showing amazing resilience to bounce back and have amazing growth over the last 7 months to grow to a team of 9. This is a truly honest, inspiring episode and hope you enjoy listening.

(Plus anyone thinking of starting a business and after some advice, just buy Lara a cup of coffee and cake she'll be happy to help).

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Camille Pierson is an award winning entrepreneur, after working for many years in a corporate environment in 2014 she launched the Float Spa in Hove. After discovering the benefits of floating through a personal trauma which made her see how important it was for people to look after themselves and made her want to dedicate herself to helping them.

Since launching the Float Spa it has grown exponentially and she has also launched a business float training academy hosting workshops and courses. She continues to help 100,000 people to create positive healthy habits, one tiny step at a time.

In this episode Camille discusses her own battles with depression and mental health, the challenges the last 18 months have thrown at her and her amazing resilient mindset to pivot the business and bounce back even stronger than before. A truly honest and brilliant episode from one of Sussex's most inspirational business women.

Read more about the Float Spa CLICK HERE

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This next episode of the County Business TALKS Podcast, we are joined by CEO, Business Lawyer & Founder of Acumen Business Law & Acumen People Solicitors and a Multi Award Winning Entrepreneur.

She is the author of the Freedom Revolution and was described brilliantly by ” (Christina Ewbank, President, Chamber of Commerce, Eastbourne)

“Put energy, passion, determination and vision, add a pinch of fizz and put in a little bottle. Shake well and you would have a perfect recipe for Penina Shepherd"

This episode is packed with so many great insights and takeaways as we discuss Penina's business journey, why she started Acumen in 2007 with a newborn third child and a life threatening illness. Penina describes her passion for making a difference in the legal industry and her clear revolutionary, innovative vision to test the status quo and change the way a traditional law firm was run. She decided not to participate in the recession in 2008 and grew the business and the Acumen tribe with a strong culture that runs throughout the Brighton and Gatwick offices.

Penina describes how to overcome the fear that paralyses us, thrive on our passion, love what we do, enjoy financial success and be free, allowing purpose to be the ultimate driver in your business.

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My guest on the podcast this week is a business owner, mentor, coach, keynote speaker and investor, Ryan Andrews. He bought his first business in 2001 and learnt many lessons along the way, he now wants to share with other business owners, to allow them to create a business that works for them.

Ryan likes to help Business Owners that suffer from imposter syndrome or have low self esteem or lack of self belief as these are challenges he has had to overcome along the way. He shares his journey and his own challenges with self belief and self esteem.

An honest open conversation from a business coach that has actually run his own business and experienced the issues many entrepreneurs are up against, from creating a culture and getting your team to share a vision.

We delve deep into his relationship with failure, also how he has created a winning culture and the framework he developed that he passes onto his clients. Creating a safe space, accountability, trust, autonomy, inclusiveness, measurable and empathy are some of the traits he shares. A great episode with lots of great advice and takeaways.

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Find out more about Ryan Andrews - https://www.rabusinessperformance.com/

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To recognise World Mental Health Day we recorded a special episode of the County Business Clubs Sussex Podcast with the inspiring Yaron Engler.

The episode discusses many of the issues surrounding mental health and the importance of communication, understanding and excepting our emotions.

A key point is that there is still a narrative within society, especially amongst men that vulnerability is seen as weakness and this has to change.

As business owners and entrepreneurs, the world can sometimes be a lonely place, therefore it is so important to reach out and speak to people, be more open, honest and authentic amongst our peers.. as the quote says "I'm strong enough to be weak".

I shared my personal journey with mental health that I haven't spoken about previously and I hope when you hear the episode that it will inspire others to share their stories, to communicate openly and start to change the narrative of the past.

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Paul Britton is the Owner, Director and a Solicitor at, Britton and Time Solicitors. Britton and Time is a law firm based in central London and Brighton which focuses on a multitude of legal areas.

Before creating Britton and Time, Paul worked in another central London law firm and also in business development roles in his early 20's. Paul has worked for a number of high profile individuals and companies that gave him a firm grounding in business and the legal profession.

Not only is Paul a brilliant solicitor but an incredibly inspirational businessmen with a true entrepreneurial spirit. In this fantastic episode we discuss his business journey, the rapid growth of Britton & Time in the last 18 months, creating a culture and a place where people want to work. Some amazing nuggets of advice, being open to identify opportunities and my favourite quote about enjoying the journey you are on 'when the music plays, don't forget to dance'.

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My amazing guest this week is the brilliant Laurence Sprey, founder of Ashtons. He has had a successful career as a pioneering and entrepreneurial pharmacist for over 40 years. He founded Ashtons Late Night Pharmacy before going on to start Ashtons Hospital Pharmacy Services which he exited via a management buy out in March 2020.

At the time of the sale the business was responsible for providing pharmacy services to 70% of independent mental health hospitals in the UK. During his career he also pioneered the late night pharmacy concept, from Ashtons in Seven Dials, was awarded the Millennium Award for Innovation by Tony Blair for his development of easy to use blister pack for patients and he was the first to bring US style "closed shop pharmacies" to the UK.

He also developed and launched the successful medicine management and e-prescribing software that puts his former business at the forefront of the medtech revolution. Since exiting the business he has continued to seek opportunities in the local business community.

In this brilliant episode we discuss the culture he created at Ashtons, his emphasis on always saying thank you, to his staff for their hard work and his clients for their business. A true entrepreneur in every sense of the word, from selling reject ties at school to growing Ashtons into a multi million pound business. We discuss his journey over the last 40 years, the sacrifices he has made but the importance of enjoying the journey. A man that loves business, who has been there, bought the T-shirt and sold it.. A truly inspiring episode from an inspirational businessmen.

Watch the episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Kef0bl7Hk3g

Connect with Laurence Sprey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurence-sprey-44391413/

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Kathy Caton is the Founder and Managing Director of Brighton's first distillery, making the multiple award-winning Brighton Gin. She is also an Award-winning freelance broadcaster, presenter and speaker with a broad range of experience varying from roles at BBC (Radio 4, BBC Sussex & BBC Surrey, World Service) to working with small independent production companies, and on one-off projects and commissions. She also produces and presents the drinks-focused podcast The Sipping Forecast.

In this episode we discuss Kathy's journey from a lightbulb moment to creating Brighton and Hove's first distillery, to distributing Brighton Gin globally. The challenges she faced over the past 18 months and throughout her 11 years of running Brighton Gin, the many successes, the family culture she has created and her clear passion for Brighton, culture and community and how she is on a mission to take the Spirit of Brighton to the world! A truly brilliant story from a truly inspiring entrepreneur.

You can watch the episode on YouTube CLICK HERE

Find out more about Brighton Gin CLICK HERE

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Jack Maddalena is one of Sussex's most exciting tech entrepreneurs. He is driven, strategic, and people-focused as an innovator.

After four years of R&D, he co-founded Naurt after recognising visible errors in the existing location technology industry and the limited solutions available to solve these errors. Naurt emerged from a genuine drive to help businesses solve their location tracking errors and optimise their location software. Above all, Naurt’s mission is to transform how people use location technology in their everyday lives from tracking a meal ordered on their smartphone to riding an e-scooter in a bustling city.

In this episode we go back to his entrepreneurial roots, where at school he realised there were quite large margins in popcorn, so he bought a popcorn machine and starting selling it. From there to Forbes magazine and everything in between, we discuss the sacrifices he has made at a young age and how he is on a journey to help millions of businesses find their way.

Learn more about Naurt: Read our Recent Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidprosser/2021/10/19/naurt-promises-to-help-millions-of-businessses-find-their-way/?sh=6da37ccb3523

Visit Official Website: https://www.naurt.com/

Watch ‘Growing Naurt’ YouTube Docuseries: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCESoeulfM-4EjI3Si0wEWQQ

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We welcome Freddie St. George MBE, to the podcast this week. A businessmen who is an experienced, hands-on Managing Director operating within the franchising sector.

In the episode we hear a truly incredible story from a humble man, with core family values at the heart of his business culture and amazing charity initiative that is the Italian Job. An annual fundraising driving event which takes Minis, old and new, across Europe to Italy and back once a year. He is a Mini nut, and since 1990, the Italian Job has been responsible for raising in excess of £2.9M for children's charities. A quite incredible achievement.

He also heads up Mojo Publishing, the franchisor of Raring2go! magazines and websites. They are known as the The Go To Guide For You and Your Child, and are a network of amazing local magazines and websites that helps local families have fun!

He is known for his exuberance, passion and enthusiasm, all of which he injects into Raring2go! and their amazing people. He is focused and driven to guiding Raring2go! To grow and develop into an exemplary franchise system.

I am a strong believer that in life we meet people that have an instant impact on us, and you click with them straight away. Freddie, for me, has been one of those people and I urge you to listen to this fascinating episode filled with true passion and valuable insights.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Vd31y1JWvYo

Find out about The Italian Job - https://www.italianjob.com

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My guest on the Podcast this week is Paige Collins, founder of Warren House Accountants. Many people, myself included have described her as extremely brave and inspirational for many reasons and when listening to this powerful episode you will know why.

She has worked in the accountancy industry for over 30 years, working with a diverse mix of clients both corporate and individuals.

She started at Hartley Fowler as a trainee accountant in 1982 working her way up through the ranks to Managing Partner in June 2005-Dec 2020.

In January 2021 embracing changes in both her personal life and work life she started her own firm Warren House Accountants, a practise based in Mid Sussex, trying to do things differently.

Paige talks openly throughout the episode about her transition and how being kind, being brave and being bold has helped her to change her life. We discuss in detail the culture she is creating at Warren House Accountants and her thoughts and views around how we measure a companies success based on 'emotional profit', as well as encouraging her team of financial engineers to be business and people curious.

This was personally for me a truly emotional episode and packed with so many great insights, I urge you to please give this a listen as today she is happy to share her story with us...

'You can not change history, you can only influence the future'.

You can watch the episode on YouTube Click Here - https://youtu.be/_pDsSUbRKPk

Connect with Paige Collins - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-collins-fca-33ba624/

Find our about Warren House Accountants - https://www.whagroup.co.uk

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‘After a horrendous battle with drugs, a brutal car crash, loads of failed businesses, an assault, an arrest, a lost court case, and whole shed load of other life affirming crazy before finally getting it all right, Lee shows you exactly how to learn from his mistakes to get you to the turbocharged, 2.0 version of yourself quicksmart.’

~ Lee Bridges, from the Book Do Shit, Get Shit Done.

Lee Bridges is a former touring musician, a recovered drug addict, a college lecturer, an Amazon best selling author, he runs a NFP organisation for young adults focusing on mental health also covering mindset, entrepreneurship, business acumen and health, and was featured on BBC1.

After running his previous business for 7 years, Beach Music LLP he lost it overnight due to Covid. Since then he has bounced back to start his new business Reform Financial and today he tells his story..

Lee's vulnerability, openness and honesty, sharing a dark period of his life as a drug addict is truly inspiring. The lessons he has learnt from his challenges and failures has armed him with a wealth of knowledge that he shares in this episode and some truly valuable insights.

Find out more about Lee Bridges: https://www.leebridges.co.uk

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uOhHGZnI4Zo

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My guest on the podcast this week Jon Trigg, a digital professional with a track record in starting up and growing businesses. Over the past 20 years he has helped companies grow in turnover from £400k to £3m per year.

In 2002 he Founded and grew his business Silent Manager, that he started in the back of his bedroom and he ran for over 12 years to become a global provider with 2 offices in Brighton (UK) and one in Sydney (Australia), before in May 2016, after recognising the growing need outside the major cities for decent, innovative and creative workspaces, he founded Freedom Works, a collaborative, flexible co-working space. Within less than 6 years they have grown to 9 sites now across the South East with plans to continue growth this year and he and the team are on a mission to become the 1st Co-working space on the moon..

In this episode Jon discusses with true openness and honesty how he lost his family, his house and his business in the same year, but with his sheer determination and an attitude to never give up, he shows how he went on to start Freedom works and create a winning culture by building a collaborative community. How he changed his leadership style from being a 'Boss' to being a true leader.. How him and his team are all on the Freedom Works bus and he wants it to take it as far as he can, with as many people on board as possible.

With many challenges, up and downs along the way, both in business and his personal life, this is a story of an incredible business journey, from a truly inspirational, brilliant businessmen and one that actually maybe just getting ready for lift off.

Find out more about Freedom Works - https://www.freedomworks.space

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rGAtUWI6U54

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My guest on the podcast this week is Jeremy Jacobs. A shining example of someone who has built successful businesses from nothing.

He started a bakery in his parents' kitchen, ran it for 13 years, and scaled it to a nationally recognised food manufacturing operation with clients such as Virgin Atlantic. Before the global pandemic the business was moving in the right direction with continuous growth, then March 2022 the rug was pulled from underneath and took the tough decision 18 months later to close the business.

I have followed his journey for some time and have been completely blown away by his openness and honesty, to share his story, which over the last couple of years has clearly been a tough time. He is completely transparent about the pain points and difficulties of running a business and this episode is everything I had hoped it would be.. Raw, emotional and a truly honest account of his journey of discovery, failure, success and everything in between.

Today he joins me to share the full story, and with it hopes to help inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and business owners to have a life they love, not end up hating.

To find out more about Jeremy Jacobs ➡️ https://jeremyjacobs.co.uk

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/O7bA9btmw2o

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I am delighted to welcome for the first time, Two guests to the podcast this week. The inspirational Alice Reeves and Sophie Turton.

In 2017 My guests co-founded The Joyful – a brand development and digital marketing agency for businesses that want to make an impact, challenge the status quo, launch positive and purposeful marketing campaigns, and build communities for their customers.

They are passionate about helping purpose-driven brands grow, and supporting impact-driven entrepreneurs, as well as promoting a culture of flexibility, well-being and conscious working in the digital sector.

As a business they stand for Joy, Authenticity, Courage, Impact. 

I met them both at a business expo last year and we discussed their business journey and some of the tough times they faced, like many especially through the pandemic. After that conversation I have been so excited to have them both as guests on the podcast and share their journey with our listeners and after listening to the episode you will know why.

In this incredible episode we talked about neurodiversity, gender, culture and delve deep into Alice's struggle with her own mental health. We talked about what running a business looked like during a pandemic, the benefits and struggles of having a business partner, amongst many other topics in this truly open, honest conversation. It was clear to me from the interview that these two incredible business leaders are truly having an impact on those around them, clients, team members and the wider business community by running a business and living their lives in accordance with their values.

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/pK_ZFjX0Tfw

To find out more about The Joyful Click Here ➡️ https://wearethejoyful.com

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My guest on the podcast this week is co-founder of Castle Construction, Rebecca Blott.

She is passionate about raising professional standards in an industry that quite frankly has a bit of a poor reputation.

Castle Construction excel at delivering beautiful projects for domestic clients, partnering with them throughout the whole process and working in a collaborative way. Across both the domestic and commercial sectors they have a reputation for delivering on time and budget.

After joining other inspiring women on the front cover of SBT in March I have got to know Rebecca and love her raw honesty and authenticity and was so excited to have her on as a guest. In this episode Rebecca talks openly about the struggles of homeschooling during lockdown, her unwavering passion to make a difference in the construction industry by changing the narrative and raising professional standards, not only for clients but for trades men and women working in the industry. The values of the company are ones that align with her and the family business and underpin all they do...

✅ Quality,

✅ Transparency,

✅ Integrity

✅ Respect.

These values that are clear to see throughout the conversation. This is a truly a fantastic episode from a truly inspiring business women and hope she continues to use her superpowers to continue making a difference.

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/LVgpFIlAp80

Find out more about Castle Construction ➡️ https://www.castle-construction.co.uk

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My guest on the podcast this week is Sara Osterholzer, an impact entrepreneur, Good Business Optimist and Mentor, who is truly making a difference in the world.

She is on a mission to demystify what good business practices and models look like so that purpose-driven entrepreneurs can start businesses that the world needs, now more than ever. She co-founded The Good Business Club to accelerate businesses that have a purpose beyond profit by creating a space to collaborate, learn from and work with other like-minded business owners.

Getting to know her over the past year and working with her has been amazing and she is a true inspiration to me and many others more than she realises. I was so excited to have this conversation with her and when you listen to the episode you'll know why. We talk about what it means to be 'A Good Business', we delve deep into Sara's struggles with social anxiety as she share's her story openly of how she struggled to be around people, even family, to hosting events in front of 150 people. We talk collaboration, community, work life balance, motorbikes amongst many other great topics, but mainly how this incredible entrepreneur is truly making an impact and contributing to the world in so many ways.

To find out more about Sara Click Here ➡️ https://saraosterholzer.com

Watch the episode on YouTube Click Here ➡️ https://youtu.be/GiXJPjQFFpo

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My guest on the podcast this week is a partner at accountancy firm Carpenter Box, Sam Uwins, but he is not just your average accountant.

He become the youngest partner in the firm aged just 27, during that time set up Star Box, a side arm of Carpenter Box that looks after the financial affairs of some of the biggest influencers, vloggers, gamers and YouTube sensations in the UK, representing over 400 clients, including KSI, The Sidemen, FR Freestylers, Patricia Bright and many more. He also in 2021 founded Arcade Media, a Management and ventures company for elite creators.

In this fascinating episode, Sam talks about his passion for business at a young age and how finding his niche and spotting an opportunity has helped shape his career. He talks about some of the challenges he has faced over the past 10 years, after losing one of his biggest clients, as well as some of his career highlights. Sam imparts some great advice for any listeners looking to break into the fast passed world of being a social media influencer, some of the pitfalls, the importance of consistency and not focusing too much on the amount of views, likes and followers. What I loved about this interview from someone I have known on and off the football pitch for the last decade, was despite his fantastic journey and success, at 30 years of age he is extremely humble and shows amazing self awareness, after recently becoming a father we discuss how important it is for him to create a healthy work life balance and what future success looks like.

To watch the episode on YouTube Click Here - https://youtu.be/7_yoZUWv1hk

To Find out more about - Carpenter Box Click Here - https://www.carpenterbox.com

To Find out more about Star Box Click Here - https://www.starbox.co.uk

To Find out more about - Arcade Media Click Here - https://www.arcade.media

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My guest on the podcast this week is the CEO of Cloud9 Insight – Carlene Jackson. She was recently part of Sussex Business Times IWD special cover feature and was Shortlisted 'Woman of the Year’ category in the Women In IT national awards 2021.

She is passionate about people development, personal and company success and all that makes for a positive world. She loves to help innovate strategies involving people, technology and culture to accelerate business growth.

She has a clear passion to support the awareness of success that engagement with Apprentices can bring to a growing business. She believes it is important to invest in the new generation of talent coming into the tech industry and what better way than to support them at the very start of their career to shape their ambition, values and expectations.

In this amazing episode we talk a lot about the phenomenal 'one team' company culture she has created at Cloud 9 insight, a subject I always find fascinating. We discuss how Carlene is pathing the way for the next generation of entrepreneurs and empowering more women to get into the tech industry, and how every business can play their part in gender equality. She is a truly inspirational role model and the episode is packed with so many great insights from such an innovative entrepreneur. You will not want to miss this episode.

Watch the. episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/1QgYL-bDN0c

To find out more about Cloud9 Insight ➡️. https://www.cloud9insight.com

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My guest on the podcast this week is the CEO of Ridgeview Wine Estate, Tamara Roberts.

Since taking over from her father as CEO in 2013 she has grown Ridgeview into a globally acclaimed producer, she is on the board of Wine & Spirits Trade Association, Wines GB, she was awarded Sussex Businessperson of the Year in 2019 and the only English producer to be awarded the prestigious title of President of the International Wine and Spirit Association in 2020. Ridgeview are Responsible for putting English sparkling wines on the global stage, and has been awarded multiple international awards and accolades. Changing minds and hearts on the perception of English sparkling wine, Ridgeview have helped pave the way for this thriving industry.

In this fascinating episode we delve deep into one of the toughest periods in Tamara's life after her father passed, her brother was taken ill and the bank withdrew their support, her mindset around that time and how she got through it. To helping grow Ridgeview, to gain global recognition. We talk about some of the pro and cons of running a family business, the amazing strong family culture that runs throughout the entire team at Ridgeview, work life balance and her take on happiness. The episode is packed with so many great insights from this Sussex Business Women of the year 2019, a truly brilliant business women and an inspiration to the Sussex community.

'Life is for celebrating'

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/IaNPc0xIaOI

Find out about Ridgeview Here ➡️ https://www.ridgeview.co.uk

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This week I welcome two guests to the podcast. They are the Co-founders of Tech Start up Prsnt, Omid Moallemi and David Parr, who have recently appeared in Forbes magazine and were finalist in the FSB Awards for best Start Up.

Prsnt has built partnerships with more than 100 household brands – everyone from Starbucks to Marks & Spencer. If you want to send someone a present from one of those brands, you open the Prsnt app, choose your gift and press send. The recipient receives the gift instantly, in the form of a QR code they can cash in to get the gift, either online or in person. It might be anything from a cup of coffee to a new t-shirt.

This brilliant episode delves deep into the founders 'Why' behind launching the app and the true power of emotional value (EV). We discuss how they truly believe that people are more altruistic and kind, and they are on a mission to change the social fabric of how people gift in the future. As a tech start up they share some valuable insights into the funding process and some of the challenges and pitfalls along the way, as well as what success looks like for them. These two creative minds, in my opinion have created an incredible app and business, and are certainly on track to Change the world, one gift at a time..

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/0q4Neir_aQs

To find out more about Prsnt ➡️ https://prsnt.co.uk

To download the app Click Here ➡️ https://prsnt.co.uk/download/?_branch_match_id=1026267627312249256&utm_source=Social&utm_campaign=Social&utm_medium=marketing&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLyjKKy7RSywo0MvJzMvWz8rPzAMATo5oXRsAAAA%3D

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My guest on the podcast this week is the inspirational Jo Baldwin Trott. Since leaving the police force in 2003, she has become a consultant, mentor, coach, keynote speaker, international best selling author and publisher. She has worked with A list celebrities, TV stars and award winning coaches and has been described as a combination of a coach, therapist, business expert and healer.

This is one of the most powerful episodes I have recorded so far. Jo shares in depth some of her near death experiences whilst in the police force and why she had to leave after 9 years. We discuss the lessons she has learned throughout her journey and how she believes everyone is equal.

Through her own experiences and spiritual clarity, she now helps her clients to find their own truth and seek true happiness, helping them find answers to the biggest questions; your what, why and how, and believes success is to be felt deeply, not simply viewed objectively. We delve into what is 'Empty Success Syndrome' and how she asks her clients and the listeners,

'What feeling are you really seeking?'

We go deep into how we can engage with our heart consciousness and find our truth, presence, richness and ultimately fulfilment...

As the Beatles said 'All you need is love' ❤️

To watch the episode on YouTube Click Here ➡️ https://youtu.be/xmPkean0oPI

To find out more about Jo Click Here ➡️ https://www.jobaldwintrott.com

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My guest on the podcast this week is with the brilliant Gareth Dimelow, Co-Founder of Inside Stories, and I couldn't think of a better way to round off Series 2!

Gareth is used to bridging the gap between knowledge and creative expression, he has a varied background that blends copywriting and creative direction, with strategic guidance and consultative comms planning.

Having spent most of his career in large agency networks, working with many of the world’s most recognizable brands, he focuses on developing robust insights and engaging solutions that unlock the story at the heart of every opportunity.

In this absolutely gripping episode, Gareth shares his knowledge discussing the true art of story telling, and the human love of stories. He explains how you can find your 'why'? The importance of getting your story straight before you tell the rest of the world and ensuring it is Meaningful, Memorable and Moving. This episode is packed with so many great insights you will want to grab a pen and pad and take some notes....

I started this podcast as I believe every business owner has a story to tell, and I wanted to create a platform for our peers to share their stories and inspire those that listen. Those that follow me on social media or came to our most recent member meet up will know that we recently went through a process with the brilliant Inside Stories to define our business narrative at County Business Clubs. As I mentioned in my testimonial it was truly one of the most magical experiences I have had in my entrepreneurial journey and would encourage any business whether you are 100 years old or just starting out to speak with my guest this week and allow them to help define your story. It really is a game changer..

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/n2NPM4oIsjQ

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And that's a wrap. Series 2 has been a truly amazing with 18 incredible guests over 16 episodes. I have learnt so much from these inspirational leaders and can not thank them enough for the openness and raw honesty during some truly insightful conversations.

Key Takeaways:

🎙 Life is a journey not a destination (Enjoy the journey)

🎙 Culture and people are key to success

🎙 Don't be afraid to fail

🎙 Success should not be measured on the size of your bank balance

🎙 Emotional Profit over Financial profit = True fulfilment

🎙 Honesty and authenticity in all that we do - Live a life true to yourself

🎙 Find your why and your purpose

🎙 All you need is love

These are just the tip of the iceberg of a series packed with inspirational stories. If you haven't listened to the podcast yet, check out this overview and go back and listen to the episodes.

Everyone has a story to tell... Thanks for listening 🎧

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/QI5LvXNNuQI

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My Guest on the podcast this week is the founder and International Creative Director of leading British hair brand, Electric Mark Woolley.

Electric is one of the beauty industry’s most celebrated hair brands, encompassing award winning salons, an ethical products line, global education, a photographic and film studio, a shared workspace for leading creatives in central London, and its farm & headquarters right here in the Sussex countryside.

The Electric brand continues to grow, absorbing my guests down-to-earth nature, and accessible style, as well as reflecting his energy, drive and vision.

His work regularly appears in leading publications across the globe. He is frequently used as an expert on trends and industry topics and is a regular contributor on global television.

When I started my business Journey in Brighton our two salons were 2 mins round the corner from each other, but inside were pretty much worlds apart. Since starting the podcast I have been dying to have this conversation with him, and it was certainly worth the wait. We delve into Mark's mindset, drive and determination from a young age and owning his first salon at 21. The ability to back himself from as young as 18, doing session work and saying yes to opportunities presented to him. The biggest question was around culture and how he created such a winning culture in a competitive industry from which he has grown a global brand. I could have genuinely continued the conversation for hours and this has to be up there with my favourite episodes yet..

Everyone has a story to tell.. Happy listening

Watch the Episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/YYEgwpEAFWg

Find out more about Electric ➡️ https://www.electric-hair.com/

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My Guest on the podcast this week is Mike Monk. He has had a business career spanning over three decades.

He has been a franchisee and franchisor, running Monk Marketing for many years. He set up the Brighton & Hove Business Expo 6 years ago and Advantage Business Mentoring in 2020. With over 35+ years in Sales & Marketing, working with many companies and running his own businesses, as well as helping others to start theirs.

In this episode Mike speaks honestly about the time he lost it all in the late 80's, but showed an amazing sense of resilience to bounce back and start again. He explains the importance of sales in any business and making that last call... 'To Never Give Up'... I met Mike when I first started networking in Brighton over 10 years ago and have been proud media partners with the Brighton & Hove Business Show since I took over SBT in 2017. He is a great businessmen with a wealth of Knowledge and someone I am lucky enough to also call a friend. This episode is packed with so many great insights from a man that has truly been there and got the T-shirt... and then sold it as well!

You Can watch the episode on YouTube Click Here ➡️ https://youtu.be/qJnHcGlcyAA

To find out more about how Mike can help your business Click HERE ➡️ https://advantagebusinessmentoring.co.uk

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My Guest on the podcast this week is Jessica Freeman, she has over 25 years experience in HR and started her own company in 2014. She is also a coach at Dorking Ladies Rugby as well as a community coach for Harlequins Rugby Club and played Rugby at a very high standard. 

We met at a business expo last year and starting talking about her upbringing and education, and how a rugby career and career in HR was not necessarily what was expected of her.. Since then I have been excited to have this conversation with her and share her story.. 

In this brilliant episode Jessica talks about the impact on her, of her mum passing away when she was just 7 years old. She describes that how after her private education she chose a path that wasn't expected of her but created a life where she achieved her 'having it all'. We delve into Jess's Rugby career and the amazing lessons that sport has taught her and how she has taken so many of those skills into business, because as she states - Sir Clive Woodward said:

There is no difference between business and sport - it's delivering results through people'

It was a brilliant conversation with such varied insights from the world of HR, sport and life in general.

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening!

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/Uvqs4qxal2A

To find out more about Jessica Freeman HR ➡️ https://jessicafreemanhr.com

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After a week when the England Women's national team made it to the Euro 2022 Semi Final we have a Euro 2022 Podcast special this week as for the first time I welcome two guests from different organisations, but with a shared mission and vision!

I am joined by Karen Dobres, Director of Lewes FC and Jo Child, Founder of Co-Women. We recorded this episode two days prior to the Lionesses Euro 2022 quarter final clash with Spain at the Amex. This highlights how far the women’s game has come, but still a long way from achieving equality within the game. These two inspirational women have recently joined forces to work together and push for further ways to strive for equality in sport and business.

This episode release could not have been timed better, as the England Women's team await their semi final clash v Sweden on Tuesday 26th July 2022. With the lack of media coverage of the Women's achievements it is clear that despite how far the women's game has come we are still a million miles away from equality. In this brilliant episode, we discuss equality in the game as well in business. We delve into the challenges these two brilliant women have faced along their journey, imposter syndrome, joy for well-being, neurodiversity, sex positivity for women in business and much more. It is a truly inspiring episode and one that will open a lot of discussion points I am sure as these game changers strive for a more equal society.

To watch on YouTube Click Here ➡️ https://youtu.be/dCF6s_oLNb8

To find out about Lewes FC ➡️ https://lewesfc.com

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My guest this week is Sam Murphy, MD of award-winning brokerage - Mortgage Medics who help people buy and refinance property as efficiently as possible.

Sam is a strong advocate for Diversity & Inclusion within the LGBTQIA+ community and ahead of Brighton pride in August, I was truly honoured to have this conversation with him.

In this amazing episode Sam shares his story, from starting a business at 23, some of the challenges he has faced along the way and how there is always a learning point. From a fraudulent business partner to how being a gay man in business has been a superpower. We discuss culture and how from day one Sam's primary goal is to look after people and treat them with respect. A fascinating point was around work life balance and the unhealthy narrative that to be successful you have to work 16 hour days on 4-5 hours sleep. Sam is living proof that is not the case, as he mentions we all go through periods of graft as he has, but it's far more important to be consistent and he has consistently grown a successful business over 15 years, and happiness is where we find true success.

"Success to me, is me being happy, the people around me being happy and the people in the business being happy"

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/3bDLq4A8ohA

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My Guest on the podcast this week is Ed Chinn, Associate Director at EY Breakthrough Incentives. He has had a variety of marketing roles, worked on an airline and ran his own video production company for over 6 years with his brother.

He left the business in 2020 to start a new career at EY and during lock down was diagnosed with ADHD, today he shares his story, challenges and experiences throughout his journey.

In this amazing episode, Ed drops the bomb early about his recent ADHD diagnosis and shares some of the challenges he has faced. It was fascinating to listen to the variety of experiences he has had from working on an airline to following his love for motor racing. He discussed some highs and lows of running a business with his brother and how building relationships and always being open to an opportunity has led him to his current career, where he feels he can have a real impact, especially when it comes to sustainability and the planet, something he is clearly passionate about.

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/Jp42FWUkzE4

To find out more about EY Breakthrough Incentives Click Here ➡️ https://www.ey.com/en_uk/tax/ey-breakthrough-incentives

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My guest on the podcast this week is Tom Hooper, someone I have only met a few months ago but have been inspired by his journey. He has been described as a force of nature, someone that is motivated, determined, focused and a larger-than-life character.. Getting to know him and following him on social media I know he has had his own personal struggles with mental health and we both share a passion to change the narrative out there, especially amongst men that vulnerability is a sign of weakness.

I believe everyone has a story to tell and sometimes the lessons we learn in the harsh reality of life can be applied in business as well, such as resilience, determination and a positive mindset. With the podcast I have always asked my guests to come with an open mind and be as honest and authentic as possible. During this conversation Tom did just that. He shared his story from growing up in an orphanage, getting involved in drugs and alcohol, being arrested too overdosing, but ultimately making a choice to use the negative situations in his life as fuel to motivate him and start a new chapter.

At the time of recording this episode he was due to launch his new business, but has since been thrown a new curve ball and circumstances have changed, we therefore had to cut some elements of the episode out. After listening to his journey and what he has been through, this is just another challenge that I know he will face head on and will bounce back to start a new faze of his life and write the next chapter.

This is one of the most raw, brutally honest episodes`I have recorded and I am grateful to Tom for sharing his story so openly. This hopefully will inspire others that are maybe feeling in a dark place or going through a difficult period, to hopefully they find the strength to reach out and ask for support in whatever form that may be, and realise that we do have a choice.

To watch the episode on YouTube Click Here ➡️ https://youtu.be/IeyC7sZqf7Y

To find out more about Tom Hooper Click Here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hooper/

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My Guest on the podcast this week is Fiona Anderson. She has been helping entrepreneurs to kick start and launch their businesses for many years. After a long career as a relationship and business development director with Royal Bank of Scotland she spent 2 of those years involved in setting up and managing an entrepreneurial accelerator working with over 1,000 entrepreneurs at all stages of growth from pre-revenue to high growth and scale businesses. The accelerator  helped generate around £12m of turnover and £7m of Investment.

Through management of the key partnerships with University of Sussex and Brighton university the accelerator created internship opportunities and generated over 300 jobs within Brighton. 

After moving back to Cape Town where she grew up in 2018 for a few years, in October 2020 she returned to the UK, and the Sussex Business community is lucky to have her back. 

This brilliant episode is a fascinating story from someone that has been entrenched with the Entrepreneurial community for many years. Fiona discusses what it was like growing up in South Africa during the apartheid before coming to the UK to start a career in banking. Then during the launch of entrepreneurial spark she supported thousands of start ups and entrepreneurs as we find out some of the key traits she looked for throughout the initiative. We delve deep into a tough period for Fiona when she returned to South Africa in 2018, a move that didn't work out and she hit an extremely low point in her journey. But through resilience and a strong network, that she had built up right here in Sussex, she returned to Brighton and is looking once again to support entrepreneurs and start ups with her new role at Plus X. 

To find out more about Fiona Anderson Click Here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-anderson-uk/

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James Dempster is the Founder and Managing Director at the full service creative agency, Fox & Bear. Fox&Bear is a rebrand of Cobb Digital and Spoken, bringing together expertise in digital marketing, public relations, strategy, design, branding and data insight. They create fully realised brands and develop and execute integrated marketing strategies.

In this truly inspiring, open and honest interview with an incredible business owner, James discusses the inspiration behind the name of Fox & Bear, his journey from being told by his RE teacher he would be in prison or dead by the time he was 25, to growing an agency of 3 to over 20 over the past few years, to being diagnosed with Aspergers as well as the ups and downs of the last 18 months. We finish with some great advice, be prepared to fail and don't beat yourself up if you do, be resilient, resourceful and driven. Enjoy!

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This week I was joined by my co-host, SBT Sports Editor Laurence Elphick for our Sports edition of the podcast. We had the great pleasure of chatting with the inspirational Aneela Rose, founder of Rose Media Group and GB Powerlifting gold medalist.

Aneela, from Burgess Hill, has been running her own successful PR agency for 18 years. However her sporting journey began after the London 2012 Olympics when she was inspired to start throwing the javelin again after a 25 year break, but after repeated shoulder injuries she was advised to take up strength training to help her shoulder. Her coach quickly realised that she was ‘freakishly strong’ and encouraged her to enter a powerlifting competition. She switched from spear throwing to lifting heavy weights and the rest is now history!

In this truly amazing episode we hear from this incredible women about her sporting journey from starting out in powerlifting to winning a gold medal at the British Powerlifting Finals in May 2018, at the Bodypower Expo, NEC Birmingham. We discuss some of the challenges she has faced along the way, in both her business and her sporting life, how she manages to juggle between family life, running a successful PR agency and being a team GB powerlifting-powerhouse. Her laser focus, grit and determination to achieve her goals is truly inspiring and this amazing episode is one not to be missed..

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/dkRK28MNgJc

Find out more about Aneela Rose ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneelarose/

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My Guest on the podcast this week is Marc Convey, former MD of 23D and Co-Founder at Thrive Now, a collective movement connecting a community of people who desire to create a better world by being better, happier humans.

Marc's story is truly inspiring, he talks about how his life changed at 14 when he suffered severe burns in an accident in Ireland, how he nearly died twice and how that first day back in school after the accident was the one of toughest of his life. Yet his determination and positive attitude to make the most of life took him on a journey into the world of poker to starting his own business 23D in 2017. Then during Covid after losing nearly 90% of planned revenue in a week he had to once again adapt and pivot. As he has learned so many times in life, opportunities can present themselves in even the bleakest of circumstances.

Fast forward to 2022 and on a journey of self discovery Marc decided to step away from 23D and is now in a place where after 30 years since the accident he feels he has got everything he needed back from life, to finally even up the score with what the universe had thrown at him at 14, and he is ready to truly ThriveNow.

This is truly one of the most inspirational episodes I have recorded and I thank Marc for sharing his story with me.

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/H4JVRYwaE94

Find out more about Marc Convey ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-convey/

Find out more about ThriveNow ➡️ https://www.thrive-now.org

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My Guest on the podcast this week is Lyndsey Clay, a Qualified Coach, Networking Champion and Social Concierge, who is passionate about connecting people through supporting local businesses to create lasting personal and professional relationships, right here in Brighton & Hove.

Lyndsey's fascinating journey into entrepreneurship started during lockdown, but this is not just a story about business, as Lyndsey shares her personal journey through infertility, miscarriage, IVF and divorce, and how her experiences over the last few years have impacted her sense of self and of belonging. 

Lyndsey shared how during some dark times, her road to recovery started by listening to others' stories, realising she was not alone, and in March 2017 she started a blog on Instagram promoting her newfound ethos with the motto:

 "when you don’t fit the blueprint, break the mould". 

For me her story highlights that when life does not go according to plan, if you have enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards life and embrace it, you can change direction and find true happiness. She has started something extremely special with Connected Brighton as she builds her community, and I wish her continued success. 

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/Brtw4hBuT-E

Find out more about Connected Brighton ➡️ https://www.connectedbrighton.com/

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My Guest on the podcast this week is Chris Goodman, Co-Founder & Director of Focus Group, a UK Comms & IT business. Employing over 800 staff across 9 offices, Focus Group delivers innovative solutions to over 30,000 businesses, and has annual revenue in excess of £130m. 

For two decades his leadership experience in the IT and telecoms sector covers everything from the development of effective sales teams, cohesive people and culture strategies and robust financial analysis, together with having led and completed numerous M&A and private equity transactions.

He remains deeply committed to ensuring Focus Group has a positive and sustainable impact on those in and around our community, leading on agendas such as employee wellbeing and business culture. 

Despite such huge success over the past two decades, it has come with sacrifices, along with his on battle with mental health. Today on World Mental Health Day, he shares his story with us in this truly open and honest conversation. To share a quote from his blog, 'It's good to squawk'

On 6th March 2020 I reached the top of the ladder...only to find it was leaning up against the wrong wall!

Chris shares how during his life he had followed the script, worked hard, built a multi-million pound business but after realising his dreams and achieving financial freedom he felt unfulfilled, because he'd failed to invest in the most precious commodity...himself!

This is a truly eye opening episode that will resonate and hopefully have a great impact on many people on a journey of self discovery, as it did on me.

Chris is a truly inspirational business leader and one I learnt so much from during this episode. He recently founded the Focus Foundation, a charity designed to connect the Focus Group community of employees, customers and industry partners in order to make a positive impact on people’s lives. By Chris also sharing his story, he is doing just that.

Everyone had a story to tell... Happy Listening

Watch the Episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/EMPngHvf-SA

Read Chris's Blog Here ➡️ https://www.mysquawk.co.uk/post/where-does-your-ladder-lead

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A year ago I was lucky enough to have the inspirational Jo Myles on the podcast. During the conversation we spoke about her career in the creative industry, with the likes of Alexander McQueen, a buyer for Laura Ashley and Warehouse managing large teams and £40 million pound budgets. Her company 3 Blonde Bears that she founded in 2007 won numerous awards and after Winning the make awards in 2012 and being selected by Lord Young & Sir Terry Healy to be a founding member of Enterprise 250 and in 2013 saw Joanna being recognised as one of the most creative founders in the UK.

Jo talks about her journey through the ups and downs of running 3 Blonde Bears, her battle with Cancer, food markets, Baking, how her passion for Art saved her and led her on a new path. Her amazing can do attitude and Moto JFDI. We also discussed the idea and concept of the Sussex Contemporary art exhibition. Fast forward to this year and her and her partner Jason are in their second week of the amazing Art Exhibition at the i360. The Sussex Contemporary free-to-visit exhibition that specifically showcases the county's creativity. All art is chosen by a selection panel of leading experts. The art is available for sale with a percentage of the proceeds going to Table Talk Foundation. As Jo states in the interview JFDI... Just F*****G Do it... and she has done just that and made this idea become a reality.

This is a truly inspiring episode from one of the most inspirational people I have had the pleasure of meeting.

The episode is also now on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/ELJtsD-pjfU

You can find our more about the Sussex Contemporary Here ➡️ https://www.thesussexcontemporary.co.uk/

Connect with Jo Myles Here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-myles-artist/

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My guest on the podcast this week is Ricky Whiting an SEO expert, an author, Studio Director and founder of Itty Bitty.co.uk. He also was in an advert for the flagship Nintendo Mario Bros Game. He was the first person to play the game in the UK and the adverts were used in Europe with over 1.3 million views.

Ricky is one of the most positive, enthusiastic, energetic people I have had on the podcast. He discusses how at a young age he lost his best friend and he made a promise to himself and Russ that he would not take life for granted and have a positive outlook. That mindset helped him to start and build his own businesses. Him and his wife started their company Itty Bitty, an online baby boutique business when he left his previous employment, his wife Kate was made redundant and they had just started a young family. He refers to this period as 'The Wall', as they needed to generate an income to put food on the table and Since opening their doors for business, Itty Bitty has managed to tap into this gap and carve out its own space online with an unrivalled range of styles for babies and kids up to 16 years old.

In this brilliant episode Ricky talks about how they have grown to over 100,000 followers on social media and how he helps other businesses now with their marketing and SEO from the knowledge and expertise they have gained through Itty Bitty. As he says the proof is in the pudding with what we have created from scratch and he shares some great hints and tips with us, the 3 Ps, People - Profit. - Process and how important it is too put people first. He also talks of his desire to stay as far away from 'The Wall' as possible and his vision for future Rick. It is a truly inspiring, uplifting episode packed with energy, enthusiasm and some great takeaways.

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/OrhLhVHBYiE

To find out more about Itty Bitty ➡️ https://www.ittybitty.co.uk

To connect with Ricky Whiting ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricky-whiting/

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In the first of these bonus episode releases from the 24 hour podcast challenge, I speak with Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Plus X, Mat Hunter. Mat aims to build the infrastructure for innovators and entrepreneurs that will help to grow great companies, provide productive and stimulating employment for diversely talented people and drive economic growth across the UK.

Mat has worked for more than 25 years in the world of human centred innovation. Formerly Partner at global design innovation agency IDEO, and Chief Design Officer of the UK Design Council, he brings a wealth of experience in supporting startups, scaleups and corporate innovation teams, dealing with issues of health, the environment, employment and other pressing innovation challenges, as well as engaging with academia and government.

In this fascinating episode Mat talks about:

💥 Building an innovative community

💥 Understanding the problem you are trying to solve

💥 People's attitude towards innovative collaboration

Are you making painkillers or vitamins? ~ Mat Hunter

He discusses in depth the nuance behind really solving the pain points of a problem and asking the question, are you making something that is like a vitamin, a nice to have, or a painkiller and really solving a problem that will have a major impact? Mat's clear passion for entrepreneurship and innovation was a genuine joy to talk about and the perfect way to kick off the 24 hour podcast challenge.

Mat's rule for living a fulfilled life:

💥 Get fired up by what fires you up and do what you love...

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/6ufK__uLvNI

Connect with Mat Hunter ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathunter/

Find out about Plus X ➡️ https://plusx.space/

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In this weeks podcast we hear from the amazing Jack 'The Lad' Hayes. Head of programme delivery at The LoveLocalJobs Foundation CIC, an ambassador for Rivervale leasing and a Breakfast show host MORE radio. This was only the second episode of the 24 hour podcast and I could have talked to Jack for 24 hours. He spoke so openly, honestly and with genuine authenticity it was truly inspirational and powerful, this episode blew me away.

In this fascinating episode Jack talks about:

💥 A painful and difficult period in his life

💥 How at a cross roads at 29, he grabbed an opportunity that changed his life

💥 The belief he has that where you have come from has nothing to do with where you can go.

💥 How he is helping to inspire young people through the Dare to Dream Programme

"The greatest currency you'll ever own is the way you treat other people"

He discusses some of the challenges he has faced in his life from being bullied in school to the period in his life from 2019 to 2020 where he left the Breakfast show after 15 years, lost a dear friend, his beloved mum passed away and had to witness his dad suffer a heart attack just a week after losing his soulmate. His wife had pneumonia and his eldest son collapsed and was rushed to hospital. It was a really powerful conversation and I am so grateful to Jack for sharing this with me. He talks passionately about the importance of surrounding yourself with good people and how being kind, humble and a good person is ultimately our most valuable currency. You can tell how much he loves his role being part of the LLJ Foundation and how they are changing young peoples lives and giving them the belief to Dare to Dream.

Jack's rule for living a fulfilled life:

💥 Choose the people that you let into your life carefully..

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/59hk5SC_R9s

Find out more about the Love Local Jobs Foundation ➡️ https://www.lovelocaljobsfoundation.com/

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In this weeks podcast for the first time I interview three guests, brothers, Andy, Chris and Steve Tugwell from TSS Facilities. They all joined their family business, started by their dad Denis Tugwell and business partner James Walker in 1971, at different stages over the last 40 years, and have taken a refrigeration company to a full service facilities management company. A business with 51 years of history that has been built on strong family values from the start. 

In this brilliant episode we discuss the company values that has helped to build the foundation of a strong company culture. Some key traits that stood out for me about these three brilliant individuals, aligned with many of my own core values and just one of the reasons I loved recording this episode.

💥 Respect

💥 Accountability 

💥 Trust 

💥 Integrity 

We chat about some of the challenges they faced running a business over so many years, including a tough period in the late 90's when the business lost a large client and were facing CCJ's, bailiffs knocking at the door regularly, robbing Peter to pay Paul to just survive. But as Andy stated this was where the family showed their strength, this is when they were at their best and closing the business wasn't an option, they came together to not only survive but thrive and grow the company to over 50 staff and this year are nominated for the Sussex Business Award, Large Company of the year. This is an episode not to miss.

Andy's rule for living a fulfilled life:

💥 Do the right thing and be able to sleep at night

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

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My guest on the podcast this week is CEO of Brighton Fringe Julian Caddy.  A creative and entrepreneurial cultural leader, working for 25 years across the UK and worldwide. He is passionate about widening access to the arts for both artists and audiences. He leads the central administration and management of England’s largest annual arts festival (750 events in 130 venues, with 380,000 attendances in 2022).

This is a truly fascinating episode and an insight into the struggles the events industry have faced since the pandemic but especially Brighton Fringe and even more so now. Julian also shares his clear passion and love for the arts and why Fringe as a platform is something that as a society and a community we need in our city.

'Nothing can really replace the transient joy that you experience, of sitting down, or standing up. You know, beer in hand, or not, and watching the lights go up'

When listening to this episode, allow yourself to think back to lockdown when there was a time when we wondered if we would ever be at another gig, comedy show, live performance, theatre experience and how much that was missed. As the above quote says nothing can replace that experience and its is so important that we support the arts and events industry as much as possible as we don't always realise what we have got until its gone. This is such a powerful, insightful episode from a truly inspirational CEO.

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

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I am delighted to share a bonus episode this week from one of Sussex's true entrepreneurs, CEO of the Creative Group and Creative Pod, Matt Turner. After starting his first company at just 21, over the past two decades he has grown his business into an award winning, multi million pound agency, he has owned a football club, Crawley Town FC and is also an investor. His brilliant entrepreneurial way thinking has allowed him to continually grow, creating new ideas and spotting opportunities, as he states in his blueprint, 'when others turn left, I turn right'

In this fascinating episode Matt talks about:

💥 The importance of removing toxic people from your life

💥 Creating a winning culture

💥 Never being afraid to fail..

"As long as you try, what's the worst that can happen"

Matt talks about how he lost 80% of his business over night during the economic crisis in 2008 and how his self belief and taking a holiday turned it all around. His openness, honesty and straight talking is so refreshing as well as inspiring. We discuss how his mantra has become 'No Dickheads' and has the sign on the wall in his office, a mantra he lives by in business and in his personal life, as he explains removing toxic people from your life will benefit your mental health, your bank balance and your all round well being. He discusses how doubling down during the pandemic helped him to quadruple his business over the past two years and just one of the reason he has been nominated for Business Person of the Year at the Sussex Business Awards. This is an absolute must listen to episode

Matt's rule for living a fulfilled life:

💥 You've got to laugh more, life is to short.... (I certainly laughed a lot throughout this episode)

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

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In this weeks episode I talk to the amazing Marcella Whittingdale. Whether reporting live from Afghanistan or bagging a big name celebrity exclusive, her career is consistently exciting and varied.

As well as working for some of Britain’s biggest broadcasters on TV as a studio presenter (BBC, GMTV, ITV) Marcella is also an experienced radio presenter, with the ability to turn her hand to any story. During her time at GMTV she built up a fantastic catalogue of entertainment reports and features from backstage tantrums courtesy of fashion A-lister Kate Moss to special interviews with the likes of Miley Cyrus, Lilly Allen and Bette Midler.

We discussed various topics:

💥 Her time in Afghanistan

💥 Red carpet interviews

💥 Homeschooling

💥 Why empathy is a key attribute for an interviewer

'The limo isn't coming, so you need to get on that bus, and get as far as you can on that first bus, then get on the next bus, and eventually you'll get there. And that's the way to do it'

This was personally a truly amazing episode for me. From someone that truly loves chatting to people, to have a conversation with Marcella about her amazing career and the incredible people she has interviewed was truly fascinating. From the scary moments in Afghanistan to the red carpet and everything in between she has heard some amazing stories from an eclectic array of people. We discussed her passion for Greek and Italian culture, what it was like homeschooling as well as delving into the true art of being a good interviewer, to listen and be empathetic. Marcella also shares my philosophy that, Everyone has a story to tell... this is hers. Happy Listening 🎧

💥 Marcella's rule for living a fulfilled life:

Don't put yourself to the bottom of the list.

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In this weeks bonus podcast episode I speak with the inspirational Carole Gilling-Smith, CEO and Founder of the Agora Clinic in Hove, the largest Fertility Clinic in Sussex offering both NHS and privately funded treatment. The Agora has the highest HFEA published Live Birth IVF success rates across both London and the South East and was awarded Best Customer Service at the 2019 Sussex Business Awards.

She founded the Agora in 2007 which is in the heart of Brighton, and she strove to ensure the Agora embraced the diverse needs of the local community and led the way nationally in developing a bespoke programs of care to enable all those in the LGBT+ community achieve their dreams of starting a family.

Carole is passionate about fertility education and believes that all patients should have a clear understanding of their diagnosis and treatment options before they embark on treatment. She also strives to dispel fertility myths and taboos and regularly speaks to adolescents and young adults about the plethora of reproductive possibilities that a young person growing up in the 21st century should be aware of.

We discussed various topics:

💥 How she became an obstetrician and gynaecologist against the odds

💥 How she set up a programme for HIV Positive Men so they could start a family

💥 Tackling the stigma associated with HIV

💥 How 1-6 couples struggle to conceive

This was personally a really emotional and powerful episode for me. Kelly and I conceived the twins through IVF at the Agora clinic, and I can say with first hand experience that they genuinely make miracles happen, and give people hope where there isn't any hope. After a first failed round I still remember them picking us back up and telling us it would be ok. and it was and our dreams come true. We talk about the culture that Carole has created within the clinic, how she handpicks her staff and how at every touch point the level of care and support is truly phenomenal, especially with couples potentially less fortunate than us. We discuss her charity work, along with her support of Rockinghorse, the Agora also support Camerons Orphanage. Carole's knowledge along with her genuine innate empathy and attention to the level of care that is provided by everyone at the Agora is remarkable. She is one of the most wonderful, inspirational women I have had the pleasure of meeting and someone that is making miracles happen and changing peoples lives. This is a truly wonderful, powerful episode and hope you enjoy it.

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

💥 Carole's podcast recommendation:

Dare to Lead - Brene Brown

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My guest this week is Dan Wade, New Practice Development Manager at WPA Healthcare Practice PLC and Co-Founder and Trustee at Table Talk Foundation. In 2015 and 2016 he was a finalist for the British Franchisee of the Year awards two years running, which put him in the top 15 franchise owngers in the UK where there are circa 45,000 franchise owners including brands like McDonalds, Vodafone, Subway, Dynorod to name a few. He is someone with a positive mindset and extremely strong work ethic and what he has achieved in business and now the charity sector is truly inspiring.

We discuss in this episode:

💥 How Dan developed a strong work ethic

💥 What his time in Hospitality taught him

💥 Starting a business at 19

💥 Why he founded a charity at 35, to support the hospitality industry and tackle childhood obesity

Dan talks about his earlier years working in kitchens, the banter, borderline bullying, but an amazing experience that taught him about the power of team work, to develop a thick skin and enhance his admirable strong work ethic. We discuss the lessons he learnt from that experience and playing sport that he took into business, starting his first franchise at just 19 years old and what it has been like growing a successful franchise over the past 16 years. Dan goes on to talk about why he decided to launch The Table Talk Foundation that supports an industry close to his heart as well as tackling the issues around childhood obesity. At 35 years old, he has achieved so much but continues to strive, thrive and make a real impact.. This is a fantastic episode from a truly inspiring businessmen.

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy listening 🎧

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This weeks bonus episode of the podcast is with the one and only Entrepreneur Roger Woodall (Dodge). Owner Bournemouth 7s Festival™️ & Event Crowd™️, Host Eventful Entrepreneur Podcast™️, Co Host Harry Redknapp Show™️ and a judge at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards™️

He has been an entrepreneur for as long as he can remember and for me is the perfect example of a true entrepreneur. Over the past 25 years has built many businesses and brands, and events has been his world. He has created, owned & promoted - 1,500 Live Music Events, 15 Sport & Music Festivals, Selling over 1+ Million tickets.

In this amazing episode we delve into:

💥 What life was like growing up, always making money from as young as 10

💥 What it was like to lose £1,000,000 during the pandemic

💥 Finding opportunities during adversity

💥 The importance of persistence, perseverance and resilience

This was a truly fascinating episode, I was blown away by Dodge's mindset, drive and self belief, to always find an opportunity even during extremely testing times. He discusses his love for business and always finding opportunities, whether that be at 10 years old on the door getting people into a nightclub to running festivals for over 30,000 attendees. It was a genuine privilege to have such an insightful conversation with someone that truly epitomises the word 'Entrepreneur', I think if you looked up the word in the dictionary there would be a picture of 'Dodge' Woodall right there.

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

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My guest this week former Sussex Cricketer, Lewis Hatchett. Founder of Sport Yogi, performance mindset & mindfulness coach for athletes, podcast host, yogi and student.

From achieving one of the most defiant careers in first-class cricket to it ending overnight. Lewis story began when his dream ended. Through the pain and uncertainty came a new understanding of what happens when you put everything on what you do and forget the power of the human being you want to be.

Through practice and introspection immerged a new perceptive built on mindfulness with a driven athlete mindset.

This was episode 6 of the 24 hour podcast and I could have honestly talked to Lewis for the full 24 hours, he shared:

💥 His drive, focus and determination from a young age to achieve his dream

💥 Achieving his dream against the odds

💥 The pain he suffered when that dream came to an abrupt end at just 25

💥 His search for who he really is

This is a brilliant episode with some great insights into the mindset of an incredible athlete, but ultimately an incredible human being. Lewis took me on an inspirational journey through the podcast discussing his drive and focus from a young age and the eutrophic moment of signing a contract with Sussex CCC and achieving his child hood dream. Then the devastation of that dream coming to an end at just 25 years old, but using his tool box of skills that he has learnt throughout his life and career to go on a journey of self discovery and ultimately ask himself that all important question.... Who am I? There are so many fantastic takeaways from this episode, especially the 'Human Knowing, Human Doing' exercise that I'll advise you all to give it a try..

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

Lewis's one rule for living a fulfilled life:

💥 'Be relentlessly, relentlessly your authentic self'

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My guest this week is CEO of Rockinghorse Children's Charity, Donna Holland. Donna is responsible for the smooth running of Rockinghorse: ensuring that the strategy and plans meet the needs of children, young people and their families, and for ensuring that the charity can continue to support sick and disabled children across Sussex in the future. She has been in the charity sector for two decades working with a number of large and small charities and playing her part in having an impact and making a real difference.

This was the final episode of the 24 hour podcast and I could think of a better way to finish than with the CEO of the charity the event was raising money for. It was such an honour to interview Donna for the final episode. We talked about life growing up and her intrinsic desire to have a career with purpose and to really make a difference. She shared stories of her various roles within the charity sector working for large national charities including the 'Missing People' and how she was on call as the media person when Madeline McCann went missing. We delve into what life was like running a charity during a global pandemic and how she is creating a real team culture within Rockinghorse, where everyone plays their part. It was a fascinating conversation and a real insight into the mindset of someone who genuinely wants to make a difference, having an impact and helping to change peoples lives, as she says 'What makes her happy is there is a big job to be done and she has a small part to play and will play her part until the big job is done'

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

Donna's one rule for living a fulfilled life:

💥 'Do something that is bigger than you'

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Welcome to the final episode of 2022 and of series 3. And I could not think of a better way to round things off than with Rob Starr, CEO and founder of SEICO Group and Chairman of the Starr Trust Charity. Rob has swum the English channel, completed an Iron Man and at the start of this year in SBT we covered the beginning of his journey to complete 52 Olympic Triathlons in 2022. On 30th November, he completed his 52nd Triathlon in less than a year raising over £100,000 for the charity. I have it said it in many posts this year, that in life we meet people that have a true impact on us and inspire us, there is not many people I have met in my life who have had as much of an impact on me or inspired me more than Rob.

This is a truly amazing episode packed with incredible insights. Rob takes us on a journey from leaving school with one O Level and being told he would be lucky if he would clear rubbish for a living, but on the other side he had his dad telling him 'You can do anything you want son and I believe in you' which highlights the power of having someone believe in you from a young age. This gave Rob the self belief to leave school, find a job and start his own business in his early 20's, and with his 'can do' attitude towards life he has been running the business for over 31 years. He tells us about the ups and downs of this journey with true openness, honesty and how he felt that 25 out of the 31 years he could have lost the business. We delve into the profound effect that losing his dad and best friend 16 years ago had on him and ultimately what led him to starting the Starr Trust with a £20,000 bank loan. We discuss Rob's many challenges including his channel swim and this years epic 52 Olympic Triathlons in 48 weeks that he completed on 30th November 2020.

Getting to know Rob has been one of the highlights of my year and once you listen to this episode you will get a glimpse of why and the mindset behind this inspirational, unique individual.

Rob's one rule for living a fulfilled life:

💥 'Be the best you can be'

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy listening 🎧

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That as they say is a wrap.. Series 3 is complete with 16 truly amazing conversations with 16 brilliant guests.

This series has been a real game changer for me. I am on a mission to try and change the narrative around how success is measured and that someone's success especially in business, should not be measured purely a financial metric. I tried to delve deep into what makes these exceptional individuals tick, many of who are very financially successful, but the overriding message is that ultimately we are all searching for fulfilment and contentment, and money and financial success although provides us with potential opportunities and the ability to buy more stuff, it doesn't give us purpose and certainly not fulfilment.

As we navigate through this crazy journey of life and I continue to learn from the amazing stories that people share with me on the podcast as well as my own expirences, I am continually reminded by everyone, that although it is a cliche and we all know I love a cliche, life is a journey and not a destination, getting up everyday and doing your best, whatever that looks like to you, enjoying the process and being present in the moment, that is the key to true success, happiness and fulfilment.

When listening to these episodes please ask yourself, how do you measure your success?

For me Charlie Macksey described it brilliantly in the book 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse'.

What do you think success is?' 'To love said the mole' ❤️

I would like to thank all my amazing 16 guests, Mark Wooley, Mike Monk, Jessica Freeman, Karen Dobres, Jo Child, Sam Murphy, Ed Chinn, Tom Hooper, Fiona Anderson, Marc Convey, Lindsey Clay, Chris Goodman, Ricky Whiting, Andy, Steve, Chris Tugwell, Julian Caddy, Dan Wade and Rob Starr. I am so grateful for your time, your openness, honesty and sharing your inspirational stories and journeys with me and our listeners.

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

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I am delighted to share episode 11 of the 24 hour podcast this week with former Brighton & Hove Albion captain and Scottish International Gordon Greer. After watching Gordon lead the BHAFC team out at the Amex many times, especially that iconic first league game at the Amex v Doncaster Rovers, what Brighton fan could forget that. It was a real honour to chat with him about his career and now life after football.

We discussed a variety of topics:

💥 Career Highlights

💥 Leadership

💥 Strong Work Ethic and Resilience

💥 Life after football

It was a fascinating conversation as he spoke about walking out for the first time playing for his country and how it wasn't just for him, but his family and friends he grew up with. What it was like playing under Gus Poyet and his time at Brighton. Knowing Gordon for a few years now and watching him play many times, he is someone with an exceptional work ethic and a leader both on and off the pitch, as he still demonstrates today by supporting the next generation of players and sharing his experiences, in his role with BHAFC as pathway development manager. This is a cracking episode and a must listen for any football and especially Brighton fans.

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

💥 'The worst thing you could ever say to me is I didn't work hard enough'

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This weeks episode is from the live show of the 24 hour podcast with the founder of the Tiny Box Company and Dragon Slayer, Rachel Watkyn. Rachel's incredible story is one of resilience, determination and overcoming huge amounts of adversity and trauma to never give up.

We discuss:

💥 Her traumatic childhood

💥 Overcoming severe illness

💥 Being diagnosed with Cancer twice

💥 Winning investment on Dragons Den

💥 Building a multi million pound company

Listening to some of the horrific experiences life has thrown at Rachel, it really helps to gain some perspective on where you are right now, and if you are facing challenges remember 'You always have a choice'. Ultimately a choice about how we face those challenges and the path and mindset we choose to take. She explains what it was like to hit rock bottom, but as long as you have hope you can get through anything. Her incredible story can not fail to inspire you...

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

💥 'That is one of the gifts of life if you like, that at whatever point when you think, you know life's not great, you've got a choice'

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This weeks episode is from the 24 hour podcast with special guest Steven Edwards. Steven is best known for winning the 6th series of MasterChef: The Professionals in 2013 becoming one of the youngest ever winners of the competition at the age of 26.

Double Michelin starred chef Michel Roux Jnr. commented: "His food is lovely. He makes food that is great to eat, expertly cooked, presented with a certain elegance, clean lines, and it works — fault-free."

We discuss:

💥 Where his passion for hospitality and food comes from

💥 What his favourite dish is

💥 The challenges he faced during the pandemic

💥 The power of positivity

As a real foodie this was personally a real highlight for me, a brilliant conversation with someone that you can tell has a real passion for the industry, and providing a magical service and experience for all those that visit Etch and Steven Edwards at the Bingham. He also gives us an insight into what is next for this talented chef.. An absolute must listen for any foodie or people in hospitality.

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

💥 'I think positivity is my biggest thing, I always try and put a positive spin on it'

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This weeks episode is from the 24 hour podcast with the inspirational Austin Okolo. Austin is an Award-winning serial entrepreneur, the Co-founder & CEO of The Gen Z Club, founder of readingwithaustin.com and Borntostandoutldn.com.

He is an individual that has always thought he stood out and has recently learned to embrace his differences and what made him unique. He learnt that those differences were his strengths. He is now on a mission to help other people stand out through his premium fashion brand borntostandoutldn.com.

He has also co founded another company called ‘The Gen Z Club’ which has brought together over 2000 gen z’s through motivating and engaging networking events. Since launching in August 2021 he has a reach of 500,000 and the Gen Z Club have hosted over 14 events in 4 different cities and have also helped leading corporations such as Barclays UK effectively target Gen Z. Finally reading with Austin is a book club he started in early 2022 which is a monthly subscription business that helps people improve their lives through books!

Some key takeaways:

💥 Failing Fast Failing Forward

💥 Encouraging Independent Thought

💥 Being Curious and Adventurous

💥 Be the best you can be

For someone so young Austin blew me away with his wisdom, knowledge and insights into the world of business but ultimately life in general. A grounded, humble yet curious and ambition individual who certainly became my teacher during this episode. We discuss how he started a fashion brand whilst studying for a degree, his thoughts around the hustle culture narrative as well as his passion for wanting to learn and be curious. Austin is shinning example of what can be achieved if you put your mind to it and a real credit to the Gen Z generation, he is certainly one to watch now, as well as in the future.

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

💥 'To have real impact on the world we need to encourage independent thought'

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/tnX5OrnyK1A

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This week's episode is from the 24 hour podcast with the amazing Leigh Otterson Walter, an entrepreneur, community builder and truly wonderful, inspirational human being.

In this episode we discuss:

💥 Her traumatic childhood in South Africa

💥 Parenthood

💥 How Covid destroyed her travel business

💥 What it takes to build a value driven community

This was a truly wonderful conversation with a wonderful human being. Leigh shared openly about her traumatic childhood and what it was like growing up in a neglected family environment and why she left home at 16 and moved to England on her own at just 19. We discuss the joys and struggles of parenthood, and how through a need to seek support from other mum's she built a community of nearly 20,000 Mum's and Dad's in Worthing. She talks about how Covid destroyed her travel business that she had grown for 9 years, and the feeling of shame, failure and mixture of emotions she felt when she had to close it in 2021. For me her definition of success encapsulates why she is such an amazing, inspirational woman and why I loved this conversation so much, as I am sure you will.

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

💥 'You can be as successful as you want, whatever that looks like for you, you can make all the money in the world if that's what motivates you, but at the end of your life when you have nothing, all you have is love, and all you have is the relationships with the people in your life that you've built over that time and all the money in the world is not going to help you at that point'

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/lHwJglQSw2c

You can find out more about Leigh Otterson Walter here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-ottersonwalter/

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This week's episode is from the 24 hour podcast with the Brighton & Hove Albion legend Will Buckley. Every Brighton & Hove Albion FC fan remembers that epic first competitive game at the Amex with Will's late winner against Doncaster, we relive that moment along with other highlights from his amazing career and tap into the mindset of what it takes to achieve high performance.

In this episode we discuss:

💥 His time at Brighton

💥 What it takes to be a high performing athlete 

💥 Leadership 

💥 The importance of Hard Work

This was a fascinating conversation as Will talked about playing football growing up and his pure love of the game. We discuss what it was like playing under Gus Poyet and what true leadership looks like, knowing and understanding how to get the best out of each player. This relates so much to the business world and not just in sport, as a leader if you can know and understand the individuals in your team, you can motivate, inspire and get the best performance from them. Will talks about his time at Brighton and the amazing buzz in the city during that period and those first seasons at the Amex, as well as what he is up to now and life after football as he helps to support and inspire the next generation of players as an FA Registered Intermediary and Owner of WEB Sports Management. One of the major key takeaways for me though was Will's mindset and the ability to focus on 'what I am doing right now' and 'how do I get better at this', that along with a strong work ethic is ultimately how we have achieve high performance.

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

💥 "I think if you want to get anywhere in life, you've got to give 100%, they're the main skill sets that you see from every top player that I played with, hard work, that's just number one"

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/I0scuDqZ2Qg

You can find out more about Will Buckley here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-buckley-ab316b1b4/

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This week's episode is from the 24 hour podcast with Jon Saunders. Jon has had a long career in the hospitality industry, running, managing and owning bars. Now with a wealth of knowledge he is empowering hospitality business leaders to transform soft skills from a team liability into a formidable asset through high-energy facilitated training sessions. He has also completed two Iron Man challenges and is someone that will just Crack On with life.

In this episode we discuss:

💥 His early career at Tiger Tiger

💥 Running his own bars in Wales

💥 How he lost it all

💥 How with a positive mindset he bounced back..

Jon is one of the most positive people I have ever met, his energy and enthusiasm is simply infectious. In the episode we delve deep into how tough it was to close one of his bars and how he lost nearly everything on the back of it. We discuss the difficult conversations he had to have with his wife at the time and after he closed the doors how the reality kicked in. He goes onto to talk about how he has rebuilt his life and the lessons he has learnt throughout his journey and how he is ready to go again, using his wealth of knowledge to help support and train leaders in the hospitality industry..

Everyone has a story to tell... Happy Listening 🎧

💥 "My mantra in life is always gonna be crack on mate, and that's why I say to all your listeners is get on with it, you got something to do today, just get on with it, get a plan get it going and CRACK ON!"

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/FAQ6mwDWD2g

You can find out more about Jon Saunders here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-saunders-crackoncoaching/

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🖤 "Don't take anything for granted" 🖤

On 31st January 2023 I recorded an episode of the podcast with CEO of Rivervale Cars Ltd my good friend Vince Pemberton. On every episode I always ask my guests who has inspired them throughout their journey. During the whole of this episode it was clear that Vince’s Dad, Alex Pemberton had been that person for him, not only as a father, but a friend, business partner and confidant. Unfortunately since recording the episode, Alex sadly passed away earlier this month, my thoughts are with Vince and his family at this time, for me this is a reminder as you’ll hear and as Alex would often say to Vince, “Don’t take anything for granted”.

This trailer is a tribute to the late Alex Pemberton. 

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This is the 50th Episode of the County Business TALKS podcast and the start of series 4. To kick off this series I was honoured and privileged to welcome the one and only Sally Gunnell OBE; the Essex Girl who captured the hearts of a nation. She remains the only woman ever to hold four major track titles concurrently – with Gold medals in the Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth games.

Following her retirement from international athletics, she developed a new career as a television presenter and inspirational speaker and has written four books on fitness, health, self-fulfilment, and wellbeing.

This was such an honour to have this conversation as Sally shared her inspirational story, we discussed what life was like growing up on the farm in Essex and her early athletics career at Essex ladies. We delve into that glance in 1991 in the final of the World Championships that cost her the gold medal, her mindset around then and how she bounced back, focusing on her mindset and using the power of visualisation to achieve her dream, as a year later in Barcelona 1992 she was standing on the podium as Olympic Champion. We talk about teamwork, even in individual sport and how important it was to surround herself with a great team to help her achieve her goals. Sally discussed the later part of her athletics career and her struggles with injury, to life after athletics as a business woman and sharing the lessons she has learnt through her journey around resilience and visualisation to achieve high performance not only in business but in life, and inspiring others with her incredible story.

I could not have thought of a better way to celebrate my 50th episode and kick off Series 4 💥

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/heuJS6CUgDg

Find out more about Sally Gunnell here ➡️ https://www.sallygunnell.com/

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This weeks special guest is CEO of Rivervale Cars Ltd Vince Pemberton. He has been in the motor trade and Sussex business community for nearly three decades and today he shares his journey with us. Two weeks ago we released a tribute from this episode to Vince's father Alex Pemberton who sadly passed away recently.

This is a brilliant episode from someone that was told by his careers officer he would never get a job, no one would employ him and wouldn't amount to anything, but proved that through being a good person, working hard and building relationships just how wrong they were. We talk about Vince's early career and the lessons he learnt from cold calling, to his first role at Rivervale to starting Eagle Oak Vehicles ltd with his dad. Vince tells me how he has never sold anything to anyone, he simply helps people buy what they want including some well known names such as Tony Cascarino, Teddy Sheringham and Bradley Walsh to name a few. We delve into the strong culture at Rivervale that has helped the company continue to grow from strength to strength over the years despite many challenges all businesses have faced recently, but how the people in the business are what really make it what it is, and how the values of former Chairman, the late Tommy Sopwith are still above the door as you come into the building... 'Do it the right way, do it the Rivervale way'.

There are so many great takeaways from this brilliant CEO and entrepreneur, you can tell his passion for the industry and Rivervale as a company. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did...

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/rzKG8LF3_Y0

Find out more about Vince Pemberton here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vince-pemberton-a0978517/

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Welcome to this weeks episode of the podcast with very special guest Monty Munford. Monty is a keynote speaker on technology, speaking at more than 200 global events... He has interviewed and conducted fireside chats with names such as Kim Kardashian, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Steve Wozniak (twice), and more at the world's best tech events. 

He was previously a weekly tech columnist for Forbes in New York, the Telegraph in the UK and has contributed to the FT, MIT Tech Review, Mashable, Wired, Newsweek, TechCrunch, The Guardian, The Independent, Times of India and many more. He continues to write regularly for the BBC and The Economist and a weekly column on finance for City AM.

He has appeared in two Bollywood movies as an actor, and over the past decade has worked as a strategist with 25 companies and created an accumulated value of $1.2 billion through Series A-D funding and exits. 

I had the pleasure of meeting Monty recently and he is genuinely one of the most intriguing, interesting, charismatic and inspirational person I have had the pleasure of chatting to on the podcast. I man with endless stories of incredible life experiences, seeing the world, meeting amazing people, experiencing different cultures and interviewing some of the most iconic people on the planet. We talk about travel, writing his first novel, crypto currency, interviewing Steve Wozniak, his divorce and how the next chapter of his life starts with writing his next book that has been 25 years in the making. This is a truly fascinating episode that I know you'll love listening to as much as I did recording it. The biggest takeaway for me was his reference to time being our most valuable commodity and what we should do to live a fulfilled life.

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/18YjKj8DX7E

Find out more about Monty Munford here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/montymunford/

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My guest on the podcast this week is an Olympic Silver Medalist and the voice of British diving Leon Taylor. Leon is also a Speaker, Executive coach, Mentor, Author, Co-founder Adeki Performance and BBC Commentator. 

Leon's passion for everything he does has helped him achieve sustained success at the highest level. A 20 year career in a demanding sport is a notable feat in itself. But his breakthrough successes brought diving to the attention of the British public.

Training in the pre-lottery funding era in a minority sport had its challenges. Yet at the Athens Olympics of 2004, Leon and his diving partner Peter Waterfield, managed to secure Britain's first medal in the sport for 44 years. An honour which led to new investment in the sport and the development of a new crop of British talent.

This is a truly amazing episode as we look back at Leon's childhood and how he was labelled a problem child from a young age but found his outlet through physical movement and activity. From 6 years old he had a dream of going to the Olympics and he shares his inspiring story of how he got there. We talk about his bouts of depression and struggles with mental health, and delve into the mindset of what helped him return from injury to eventually stand on the podium in 2004 Olympic Games and realise his dreams. Leon shares insights into how him and diving partner Peter Waterfield were able to tap into their unconscious mind and achieve a state of flow that saw them win an Olympic Silver medal and Britains first diving medal in 44 years. There are so many amazing takeaways that anyone listening can take into their business or life to help achieve their dreams and tap into their potential. Leon is an incredible human being and this is an episode and conversation I will never forget.

💥 'We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing'

Everyone has a story to tell...

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Find out more about Leon Taylor here ➡️ https://leontaylor.co.uk/about.html

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My guest on the podcast this week is the founder of Dad La Soul, Dan Flanagan. An entrepreneurial, curious and creative thinker with a relentless passion and commitment for increasing the understanding of how social impact research, reporting, storytelling and commercially-focused strategies can work together hand-in-hand. 

He is an award-winning and respected thought leader in the men's mental health and fatherhood field. His work has been showcased by The All-Party Parliamentary Committee on the Future of Fatherhood, The Department of Media, Culture and Sport, The Guardian, BBC World Service, Radio 4, Huffington Post, and ITV.

This is such a powerful episode as Dan's openess and honesty truly highlights the importance of why we need to ask for help when we are struggling with our mental health. He shares how growing up his mum had a breakdown, his parents split up and the impact this had on him. He goes on to talk about his own mental health issues, a dark time where after challenges in his business he felt like a failure, that he had let his family down and how his son giving him chicken pox forced him to stop, and was a turning point for him reassess what was important and was ultimately the catalyst for him launching Dad La Soul and building a community and support network for Dad's around the world. With suicide the largest killer for men under 45, with 96 men taking their own lives per week in the UK a truly staggering statistic and one that needs to change. It can only change if together we break the stigma attached to mental health and show, as Dan has done that asking for help, being vulnerable and talking openly to people about our struggles is not a sign of weakness, but shows immense bravery and strength. Dan has started a Dad's revolution and one that is truly needed, this is his story.

"God forbid I put my hand up and asked for help, it just wasn't in my DNA"

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/GB5--35nEU4

Find out more about Dan Flanagan and Dad La Soul here ➡️ https://www.dadlasoul.com/

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My guest on the podcast this week is Lucy Tarrant a Solicitor with over 28 years legal experience and Managing Director at Cognitive Law Limited, she is past President of the Sussex Law Society and someone who has been on a mission to create a place where solicitors could work to live and not live to work. 

In this brilliant episode Lucy talks about how she was a witness in a magistrates court for a road traffic accident and how the prosecuting barrister had inspired her and ignited something inside her to follow a career in the legal profession. She describes her unorthodox path to becoming a solicitor through, hard work and continued determination before working her way to partner in a large regional law firm. However reaching this status had not given Lucy the work life balance that she wanted and as a single parent decided to create a modern law firm that challenged the status quo and championed choice, in 2014 with business partner Stuart Gillespie, Cognitive Law was born. Lucy was adamant that she wanted to create a firm 'where solicitors can work to live not live to work, borne from a deep-seated belief that having a passion for the law doesn't mean sitting at a desk in an office all day, every day; or compromising peoples personal lives'. We discuss some of the challenges she has faced over the past 9 years and despite some of the pressures of growing the firm to five head office staff and 15 solicitors all whom work remotely and flexibly, and how she has maintained her own work life balance, continuing to advocate passionately for giving solicitors their lives back and creating an alternative place to practice the law. This episode is a great example of someone that wanted to do things her way and do things differently, so created her own business that would do just that.

"I just wanted to see justice being done"

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/OiG888oZqA0

Find out more about Lucy Tarrant here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucytarrant/

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My guest on the podcast this week is the owner of Cobb PR, Tim Cobb. Tim has been an influential and inspirational figure within the Sussex business community for nearly 3 decades. I was fortunate enough to meet him at the start of my business journey in Sussex when he came in for a traditional wet shave at the salon, some 11 years ago to help me launch the shave academy. I was grateful for his support then as much as I am today.

This is an inspiring story of someone that had two dreams, to work in Fleet Street and work for himself. Tim shares his journey of how he got to Fleet Street and started his own PR Agency that has been running for nearly 30 years, both dreams achieved, whilst maintaining his core values. We discuss some of the challenges he has faced over the past 30 years of running a business as well as his personal battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He talks openly about a dark period after his initial diagnosis, but how a shift in attitude and mindset and with support from people around him, he tackles the battle with positivity and continues to inspire those around him. Tim is a business leader with the utmost integrity and someone who I and many others in the business community admire and respect.

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/uejmfJKSDWc

Find out more about Tim Cobb click here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-cobb-5671b94/

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My guest on the Podcast this week is Matt Garman, Creator and CEO of Sales Enabla. He is Sales Enablement Expert with in a variety of sales related businesses spanning three decades, he is Speaker, Mentor, Non Exec Director, Ironman, Channel Swimmer and most recently to add to the repertoire he has just rowed the Atlantic Ocean. 

I recorded this episode of the podcast with him which was two hours long and in all honesty I was literally blown away but his openness, honesty, vulnerability and inspirational story. Matt talks about life growing up as a middle child and his pursuit to prove he could be a success, not only to himself but those around him especially his dad. He shares how at 16 it was suggested that he leave home and forge his own path as the academic route was not for him. After growing and selling successful businesses and completing numerous challenges such as Iron man and swimming the channel, we delve into the mindset of how this incredible indivdual prepares for and achieves such amazing feats, including the struggles and mental challenges he faced whilst rowing the Atlantic, and the impact the challenge had on him and his family. Finally he talks about some of the lessons he has learnt along the way, his need to no longer prove anything to anyone and his current journey to live a less complicated life. This episode will literally blow you away as it has me, its is truly epic.

"Judge yourself against the person you were yesterday not who someone else is today"

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/geDx8wmigqo

Find out more about Matt Garman click here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-garman-2807794/

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My guest this week is CEO of Brighton Dome and Festival Andrew Comben. Andrew is a prominent figure in the arts and culture scene in Brighton, UK. He has been the Chief Executive of Brighton Dome and Festivals for the past 15 years. During his tenure, he oversaw the transformation of the historic Brighton Dome venue and helped establish Brighton as a leading cultural destination. Under Andrew's leadership, Brighton Dome underwent a major refurbishment, which included the restoration of the Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre, as well as the creation of a new restaurant and bar. This not only modernized the venue but also helped to attract a wider range of performers and events.

This was a fascinating conversation from an incredible leader. We talk about life growing up for Andrew as a gay child in the 70' and 80's and how music, arts and culture helped him find his place. We take a look at his 15 year tenure as CEO of the Dome and festival, the positive impact arts and culture have on Brighton and how he navigated through the challenges of the pandemic. Throughout the whole conversation Andrew's passion for the industry and his role as CEO is clear as we discuss the culture he has created at the Dome, the power of partnerships and community that the festival has established in the city and a look at what is in store for this years festival with guest director Nabihah Iqbal. This is brilliant conversation and insight into the world of arts and culture and Andrew's instrumental role in developing the Brighton Festival into one of the UK's leading arts festivals.

Andrew's rule for living a fulfilled life:

"Optimism and have faith in people'

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/6k46zJTkUkY

Find out more about Brighton Festival click here ➡️ https://brightonfestival.org/

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In this weeks bonus episode we talk with the amazing Mo Kanjilal. Co-Creator @ Watch This Sp_ce - helping people to walk the talk to create diverse, inclusive teams, she is NED, Trustee, Conference Speaker, podcast host, Writer and Mentor.

When we recorded this episode during the 24 hour podcast Mo's energy and enthusiasm was infectious at hour 21. She shares her incredible story from growing up as the only brown family in town in East Anglia to leading global sales teams in a FTSE 250 company, to co-creating Watch This Sp_ce during the global pandemic and its incredible growth over the past three years. We talk about what it means to really create a diverse and inclusive culture and some top tips for companies to consider. What is clear from this conversation though, is as much as we are moving towards a more inclusive society, there is still so far to go.

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/0XSTquW2xk8

Find out more about Mo Kanjilal click here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mokanjilal/

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My guest on the podcast this week is someone that has been an inspirational and influential figure within the Sussex Business Community for many years, he is the Managing Director at the Grand Brighton and Richmond Hill Hotels, Andrew Mosley.

This is a truly brilliant episode packed with passion, inspiration, insights, humour and a lot more. We take a look back and Andrew's life growing up and how an experience in a restaurant at a young age played with his emotions and ignited a passion in him that led to a lifelong career in hospitality. We discuss what it was like running Brighton's most iconic hotel during the global pandemic, the culture he has helped to create at both the Grand and Richmond hill hotels, as well as sharing a couple of stories about some well known public figures, the Ricky Gervais story is pure gold. The main takeaway though is clear throughout the entire episode and that is Andrew's clear passion and love for hospitality. He is someone from a young age that followed his passion, was focused, genuinely loves what he does and why he has no regrets.

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/D9Tl5GNh6Yg

Find out more about Andrew Mosley click here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-mosley-41177123/

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In this weeks bonus episode we talk with the inspirational Sarah Hurst. The founder and also Aesthetic Therapist at Sarah Hurst Skin Clinic in Brighton. She is also the Co-author of the best selling book Beauty and the Best.

This is a truly inspirational story of resilience and power of a positive mindset. Sarah takes us on her entrepreneurial journey that started from a young age and built up her skin clinic with a strong team around her to create a thriving business. How she survived and thrived during the pandemic as well as her raw openness and honesty about how she lost her sister to breast cancer and her own battle with ovarian cancer. How she raised over £5000 for charity from her head shave to how she climbed Mount Snowdon during a round of chemotherapy. This is a truly incredible story of resilience and self belief and an episode you will not want to miss.

What's the choice? The choices are to lie in the gutter or look at the stars'

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/3ZQPjXc0N40

Find out more about Sarah Hurst click here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hurst-the-skin-expert/

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⚠️ Warning ⚠️ This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We do talk about suicide, which we know can be distressing.

This week's episode of the podcast we talk to a truly inspirational entrepreneur, Rob Goddard, as I am joined on this special episode by my co-host, the wonderful Jo Baldwin Trott. Rob is an investor, author, mentor, board advisor and someone that has grown and sold many businesses, but on his journey has faced some tough times that he shares in his book 'Suicide to Success' and today will share with us.

When I started this podcast I wanted to create a space to have truly authentic, open and honest conversations about the entrepreneurial journey, the up's, down's and everything else in between. I have been fortunate enough that my guests have gone deep and shared their highest highs and lowest lows, none more so than Rob Goddard. Rob's inspiring story takes us to a place in his life where he ran away from his problems in the UK, he lost his job, marriage, was in debt and found himself at the top of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai where he had planned to end his life, only a locked fire exit stopped him. Rob discusses his mindset around this time and how a conversation and reaching out to a good friend Alex and asking for help, allowed him to make some changes and rebuild his life. Rob has gone on to build and sell many successful businesses but with clarity and purpose. We talk about success and what that looks like to him now, and the two most important things in life, your health and relationships. With suicide still the biggest killer in men under 45 in the UK, this is why we need to have these conversations and change the narrative that vulnerability and asking for help is brave and sign of strength, NOT weakness. There are so many incredible takeaways from this episode that I would need to write a book to cover them all. I am so grateful to Rob for being such an amazing guest as well as my incredible co-host Jo for helping me record one of the most powerful episodes of the podcast yet..

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/SS3d31NALZk

Find out more about Rob Goddard click here ➡️ https://robgoddard.co.uk/

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This week's episode of the podcast we talk to the amazing, Romy Alford. She is an award winning film producer that she received whilst at university, has had an Ofsted outstanding career in education with continually nationally beating results in Media Studies, a burlesque dancing, single mother to two children and the founder of the Black Market a business she has dreamt of since she was 18.

Whenever I start an episode I am keen to find out about my guests life growing up and how that has shaped who they are today. In this episode we went really deep as Romy opened up about her toxic family environment, how she never really fitted in and how that shaped her dream to create the Black Market. The company where she is making a positive change to help create a community based on ethical entertainment. This is a really powerful, inspiring episode and proof that despite our backgrounds we can achieve our goals and dreams if we believe in ourselves.

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/tgFpK6sdDqw

Find out more about Romy Alford click here ➡️ https://www.theblackmarketbrighton.com/

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This week's episode of the podcast we talk to BranDad himself, Bill Wallsgrove. A brand strategy consultant with decades of experience from working on global brands, to running his own agency to now as a consultant supporting many individuals and businesses to discover their brand identity.

Bill's knowledge is incredible as we discuss the history of branding and how a brand is so much more than just a logo or a product. As he states "A brand is what people say about you when you're not in the room". Bill talks about how his creative journey started from a young age, through to working on some of the biggest brands on the planet. He also shares some insights into running his own agency, his successes and failures that have led him to a place now as a branding consultant in Brighton where he has truly found his Ikigai.

To find your Ikigai, ask yourself...

What are you good at?

What do you love doing?

What does the world need?

What can you be rewarded for?

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/vSYxdhaXW-c

To connect with Bill Wallsgrove click here ➡️ https://brandad.co.uk/

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This week's episode of the podcast we talk to husband and wife team Jo and Dave Blood, founders of Posture People and love your workspace, experts in ergonomic chairs, sit to stand workstations and accessories such as an ergonomic mouse or an ergonomic keyboards.

In this captivating episode, join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of a husband and wife team, who both were not from entrepreneurial backgrounds or initial ambitions to run their own business, but together have grown Posture People over the past 21 years to the success it is today. Discover the challenges they faced, from almost going bankrupt in 2010 to being hit hard by the pandemic, losing 90% of their business overnight. "Try selling office furniture to people when no one are in their offices" ~ Dave Blood

They tell the story of how they survived and then thrived since the pandemic, what they learnt from the challenges they have faced and how at the heart of their business success is the strong family culture they have cultivated. There is some great advice for other couples looking to go into business and how they are on a mission to help businesses big and small to create spaces where their staff are happier, healthier and more productive. Tune in to be inspired by their story and gain insights into the world of ergonomic furniture.

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/71L-8v2ttsQ

To find out more about Posture People click here ➡️ https://posturepeople.co.uk/about-us/

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COUNTY BUSINESS SPORTS PODCAST - Loz (stato) and Sam team up with Brighton & Hove Albion legend, Kerry Mayo to discuss how his experience of football has helped him succeed in the business world.

We’re joined by Seagulls legend Kerry Mayo to find out how it all began with Peacehaven Pirates to making his Albion debut against Carlisle... from how the game was won in the tunnel, to how playing under fourteen Managers has enabled him to take his experiences of football into business and how he balances life and work to ensure quality time with the family - you just have to put your arm round him and tell him he’s doing alright!

Watch the Episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/31oRNrfSFLg

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This month Loz and Sam chat with the Chief Executive of Active Sussex and former Basketball International Sadie Mason MBE who is also the current Captain of the GB Master's Women's team. We find out about her love of the 2nd largest participation sport in the world and how she sees her involvement in the future, what her MBE means to her, and how she's helped to increase physical activity within Sussex.

Episode Highlights

🏀 Her Basketball Career

🏀 Playing for GB Masters

🏀 Her MBE

🏀 Being CEO of Active Sussex

🏀 And Gnarles Barkley 🤔

This is a truly fascinating episode from one of Sussex's truly inspirational sportswomen... Plus Stato's knowledge is questionable...

The County Business SPORTS Podcast Sponsored by James Ross Jewellers, family Jewellers for generations ➡️ https://jamesrossjewellers.co.uk

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On this months COUNTY BUSINESS SPORTS PODCAST - Loz (stato) and Sam team up with Sussex Cricket legend, Tony Cottey to discuss what life was like growing up in Port Eynon, playing professional football for Swansea to signing on, winning a championship with Glamorgan, playing cricket with Viv Richards, playing for Sussex and being in another championship winning team to moving into a Business Relationship role at the club and finally starting his on ice cream business. What an amazing journey and one that Cotts shares in detail, the ups and downs of professional sport and despite his phenomenal career and success only rated himself a 5.5 -6 out of ten and believed he could have achieved more. It was truly fascinating delving a little into his mind set, that combined with some great stories about a game of spoof, playing basketball with Robbie Williams (and Loz's Sid the Shark story) this makes for a gripping and entertaining episode.

Watch the Episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/y_nry5pI3gE

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My guest on the podcast this week is Managing Director of Rubix VT, Nick Poyner. Nick is a highly experienced professional within the telecoms industry and someone that has been helping people and businesses connect for over 20 years. But this is not an episode about a telecoms company.

This is a story of resilience, self belief, following your dreams and never giving up. Nick talks about a difficult childhood and as a family how they sometimes struggled to put food on the table, after his Mum and Dad separated when he was just 15, Nick had to step up as the eldest of four and be the father figure to his siblings. Nick shares his journey through two businesses that didn't work out due to partnering with the wrong people, but the lessons he learned from these experiences that he took into setting up Rubix VT. After launching on 1st September 2020 during a pandemic from his home office, Nick shares how he grew rapidly to 23 staff, acquired another business within a few months and in his words... "Go Big or go home". The rapid growth of Rubix VT is a testament to Nick's incredible work ethic, self belief and culture he has created within the Rubix family. This is an inspirational episode and one not to miss.

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/ORhrOb2O5Bs

To find out more about Rubix VT click here ➡️ https://www.rubixvt.com/about/

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My guest on the podcast this week is Kyriakos Baxevanis. He is an entrepreneur that spins more plates than me. He is the Co-founder & Managing Director at Little Jasmine Therapies Ltd, Axiom Brighton Limited, The Right People Ltd and the founder of the fabulous Greek Restaurant in Hove, Nostos. 

This is a story of what can truly be achieved with self belief, drive and developing a growth mindset. Kyriakos shares his story about life growing up in Greece, the impact of his parents separation at age 9 as well as his decision to go to Canada with his father at age 12 for two and half years. Leaving family and everything he knew to move to a country where he couldn't speak the language, was bullied, faced racism and yet at a young age began to develop skills of resilience and develop a growth mindset that would help to shape his life. He had a dark time in his life when back in Greece he separated from his partner, lost his best friend, lost his job, lost his house and hit rock bottom. Then after making a choice to change his life and create a different path, he came to the UK, slept on his friends floor in Brighton and began to rebuild his life. From working on a chicken counter, whilst doing an MBA, Kyriakos finally got a dream job at American Express and had begun to turn his life around. But this was just the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey.. Some huge takeaways and highlight for me from this inspirational episode:

✅ Lifelong Learning

✅ Develop a growth mindset Be resilient

✅ Be consistent

✅ Enhance your community

✅ Be Kind

"Be Kind, kindness carries the day, kindness will make you happy"

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/tyY9VvwqXh0

To find out more about Kyriakos Baxevanis click here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyriakosbaxevanis/

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We round off series 4 this week in style as I catch up with a very good friend of mine and the founder of Authentic Resilience Gary Peters. He is an award winning entrepreneur, winning numerous awards including  Entrepreneur of the year, businessman of the year and greatest contribution to the community, plus the founder of several award winning talent driven organisations including love local jobs.com, love local jobs foundation and ICP Search.  

I met Gary many years ago when I first came to Brighton with the salon. He did a talk at the Amex at a networking event and spoke about his journey and how in life we often need a helping hand, someone to give us a leg up, believe in us and create opportunities as someone had done for him. Well over the past decade he has without a doubt been one of those people for me, who has had a profound impact and influence on my life.

I have been fortunate enough to learn so much from Gary over the past 10 years and this episode is packed with so many great insights not just into business but life as well. Gary's talks about life growing up surrounded by unconditional love which gave him the confidence and self belief to grab life's opportunities, knowing that everything will be alright. This is a truly raw and honest conversation as Gary shares about the tough times, the punches, the falls, the failures, including a failed MBO that had a huge impact on him and the company, but has helped to build resilience and get him where he is today, .. We delve into the culture he has created and how he is now ready to take on the second part of his life.

I am so grateful to my good friend for being so honest and open with me.. To quote a movie - "You are my ambassador of Quan mate"

It only took me 4 series, 66 episodes and a 24 hour podcast to get him on, but it was well worth the wait. If you listen to any podcast this week, make sure it's this one.

"The grass is always greenest where you water it the most"

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/630vEen2kT4

To find out more about Gary Peters click here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/garypeters/

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And that as they say is a wrap… Series 4 has come to an end and what a series it has been.. 

I recorded my 50th episode to kick off the series with the Olympic champion Sally Gunnell, which was pretty epic.. As she touched on how we need to believe in the process, but that you’ve got to know what that process is… 

I also had diving silver medallist Leon Taylor on the podcast.. Absolutely fascinating discussing his mindset and visualisation that got him on the podium in 2004.. I am also this Wednesday talking with him at the business leaders breakfast for the Baton of Hope UK suicide prevention and suicide awareness initiative.  

There is such a need for this as my conversation with Dad La Souls Dan Flannagan highlighted, with suicide being the biggest killer in men under 45 in the UK.. That is a staggering statistic that needs to change and will only change if … MEN START TALKING more… 

Rob Goddard’s episode is a perfect example of this as we went deep as Rob shared with me and my co-host for this episode Jo Baldwin, how he went from nearly throwing himself off the Burge Khalifa to asking for help.. For me it's so important to change the narrative that asking for help isn’t giving up, it’s refusing to give up .. It is not a sign of weakness but of strength and bravery.. Hopefully initiatives like the Baton of Hope will help to change this.. 

I have had the privilege of having so many incredible conversations in this series and below are some key messages I have taken away:

↗️ Believe in the process, but know what that process is

↗️ A person's success should not be measured by their bank balance 

↗️ Go Big or Go Home

↗️ It’s the mindset you need to equip yourself in order to make it in this life

↗️ Give more than you take

↗️ Never take anything for granted

What has been so magical about this series, as my guests have shared their incredible life stories with me, is that the podcast has developed into more than just a business podcast and what we can learn from people's life stories is amazing.. 

I have some really exciting plans for Series 5 and can not wait to share them with you. 

Just wanted to say a huge thanks to our sponsors for series 4 – Plus X, Preston Insurance Brokers, Creative Pod and EMC Corporate Finance as well as our brilliant producers my good friend Martin Leppard, H2 Productions and of course all of you for continuing to listen and support the podcast, it really does mean the world to me..

Finally I’ll leave you with this quote from our final episode of Series 4 and one of my all time favourite episodes with my good friend Gary Peters ~

“Life’s a game of snakes and ladders, you will throw a 6 and occasionally throw a 1, but the game keeps going, just enjoy the ride"

Everyone has a story to tell... Thanks for listening

Watch the episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/zOFYR0kts9c

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This week we have a special bonus episode with the County Business TALKS Live Podcast Show from the amazing Soho House, with very special guest Omar Lyefook MBE.

In April 2023 I had the honour of chatting with a music icon with a career spanning 4 decades, a ‘signature’ hit tune that led on to eight solo albums

; collaborations with some of the biggest names in pop music history Stevie Wonder, Leon Ware, Erykah Badu; to name a few]; a catalogue of side-projects more extensive than many artists’ entire working lifetimes; a one-man stage show; and an MBE pinned to his chest by King Charles.

In this fascinating conversation Omar shares his story from life growing up and where his love of music first started to releasing his first album. He shares his incredible friendship and collaboration with music royalty Stevie Wonder and takes us through the many highlights of his career as well as the inspiration behind his music and the classic tune 'There's nothing like this'. We talk about some of the challenges he faced in his career along with the prejudice he faced within the industry. What was clear from the entire conversation was Omar's pure love of music and how thankful he is everyday for the career he has and leaves us with some great advice:

"Life is short so you have got to live it properly"

Everyone has a story to tell and 'there's nothing like this' one

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/JFx12EhO-Ac

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This week we have a bonus episode from the 24 hour podcast with James Greenfield, the CEO and Co-Founder of branding agency Koto. With 100 designers and strategists across five studios in Berlin, London, Los Angeles, New York and Sydney. The team work with industries impacting the present and startups changing our future including Airbnb, Netflix and Uber.

In this fascinating conversation James takes us through his journey from working at some of London’s leading studios, for the world’s biggest brands to starting Koto 8 years ago and growing it into a global agency. He talks about some of the challenges early on to winning Coca-Cola as a client as well as giving some great insights into what it takes to create an amazing brand. A real key takeaway for me was around the incredible culture James and the team have created at Koto, coming up with their core values early on and taking that into the five studios as they have grown. One of James's key messages really resonated with me about growing your network:

"Don't think about your network as something your growing with an outcome in mind, just keep on making connections cause they will drive things"

Finally James's incredible growth mindset:

"I always live with one foot in presence and one foot in tomorrow, cause the foot in tomorrow drives me not to be overly comfortable in the present"

This is an incredible episode about the world of branding and growing an agency, as well as so many key insights into business.

"Humans are about being together and ultimately our work is about connecting people to ideas, making them believe in those ideas and then using those ideas to drive change"

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/7i5uAp2ZsRg

Find out more about James Greenfield click here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-greenfield-74416921/

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My guest on the podcast this week is Managing Director of 365 Employment Law Solicitors, Alex Jones. Specialising in all aspects of Employment Law, Alex is a specialist Employment Solicitor, who advises both employers and employees on the complex issues in Employment Law. With his extensive experience he has specialised in Employment Law for nearly 20 years.

In this episode Alex talks us through his journey and how employment law has changed over the years. We discuss the impact Covid 19 had on the workplace and how starting his business in late 2019 enabled him to be able to help businesses navigate through the tricky waters of the pandemic with furlough and the constant changes during that period. Alex highlights the importance in good communication when it comes to employment law on both sides from employer and employee. He also shares the importance in business of having a strong network around you and how growing your connections is the perfect catalyst to further your career and build your business.

"Build your network, get your connections, academics will get you so far but one you start in any professional area your career develops through contacts"

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/vzXSVZmKbr8

Find out more about Alex Jones click here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-jones-63612a8/

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My guest from the 24 hour podcast this week is Sonny Cutting an entrepreneur and founder of Network Xpress Ltd, the brand which powers the Sussex Business Show, The Tiger's Pen, The Directors' Hub and the Entrepreneurs Blog UK, and founded in Sussex. Sonny has grown into a well-known innovator and disruptor for businesses in the local region, bringing new ideas and concepts to tradeshows and events alike. The tradeshow service offers game focused business expos with a range of themes which have captured people’s imagination with golf, tennis, ten pin and football themes.

In this great episode Sonny talks about his transformation from BT into an Entrepreneur, but learning the hard way. He talks about the failure of his first business and the lessons he learnt from that experience. He delves into the challenges he faced during the pandemic losing 97% of his income overnight. but bouncing back and now flourishing, as he continues to grow the Network Express ltd offering. With the multiple businesses Sonny wears many different hats but also finds the time to look after his wife who suffers with MS and be a father to his twins. This is a real honest insight into the life of an entrepreneur and one you will not want to miss.

"Live with gratitude, be thankful for what you have in this life, that's it" ~ Sonny Cutting

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/PW5QXRAw4Jc

Find out more about Sonny Cutting click here ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnycutting/

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My guest from the 24 hour podcast this week is Tom Freyberg, Founder & Creative Content Director specialising in water, circular economy & climate-tech. He is a Video storyteller, Podcaster, Speaker & Moderator that founded Atlantean Media in 2018.

This was a brilliant episode that we recorded during the 24 hour podcast while Tom was in Sydney airport waiting to catch a flight. Tom shared his story about his career as a B2B journalist to when in 2018 the company he was working for got taken over and there were talks of redundancy. This was the catalyst for Tom to take the leap and from his kitchen table launch his own business Atlantean Media, which is a global digital content creation company for the environmental engineering industries, specialising in water. He talked about the early stages of growing the business, the impact that the pandemic had just two years after launching and how the business did not just survive but thrive. As a fellow podcast host we talk podcasting and our love for the medium. This episode is a strong reminder that if you are thinking of starting a business or going out on your own that there will be many people that doubt you and often air on the side of caution, but if you believe in yourself and as Tom quotes:

"Instead of thinking about what could go wrong, think about what could go right" ~ Tom Freyberg

Everyone has a story to tell...

Watch the episode on YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/ud9BbKhwKp8

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My guest from the 24 hour podcast this week is our very own podcast producer, founder of H2 Productions, the one and only Martin Leppard. When Martin was at school his teacher said to him.

"You'll never make a career out of playing with speakers and lights"

Now after over two decades of working in events and "playing with speakers and light", after founding H2 Productions, Martin and his team have produced everything from a one man band at the Prince of Wales Pub to 30,000 people on Brighton Seafront with Fat Boy Slim, from festivals to GQ fashion week at Elton Johns house as well as producing some amazing podcasts, including this one. We recorded this episode while Martin was thousands of miles away yet still instructing his team on the production of the 24 hour podcast. We talked about his mindset around March 2020 when he saw his pipeline of work just fall off a cliff, but how he not only survived but has thrived coming out of the pandemic and continued to grow the business. We delve deep into what is really behind the glitz and glamour of events and get a real life behind the scenes insight into what really goes on.

Not only is this a great episode and insight into the events industry but on a personal note, getting to know Martin and work with him over the past year, I can say first hand what a complete professional he is and a joy to work with. He has not only become a business associate but a good friend as well and I look forward to working with him and the team more in the years ahead as we continue to grow the podcast.

Everyone has a story to tell...

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My Guest this week was our headline speaker at the live event of the 24 hour podcast. Giles Palmer, the Founder of Brandwatch a digital consumer intelligence company.  A company he started from scratch in 2006 and has grown over the past 15 years to £100 million revenue with over 500 staff, with offices globally.  In 2021 they sold to Cision for $450 Million to continue with its ambitions for large scale growth. This is a truly amazing Sussex Success story and was honoured to have Giles on.

This was a true highlight for me to have the opportunity to have this conversation with Giles during the 24 hour podcast challenge. We talked about his early entrepreneurial ventures with his first business that despite raising £1.5 million in funding, he had to close down and lost £25,000. Giles describes how this had lit the entrepreneurial spark in him and how he finally in 2006 came to start Brandwatch, where he grew into a global company. He gives an insight into the importance of building a strong culture as well as so many key takeaways for anyone looking to start a business. I absolutely loved this conversation and below are some of my key takeaways:

⭕️ You need to have insane amounts of optimism and resilience 🧢

🟥 If you don't dream it, it won't happen 🧢

🔺 Take one step at a time, keep going and it's amazing how far you can go 🧢

Everyone has a story to tell...

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This week we have a bonus episode with Rob Duce, CEO at Outside The Box Events LLC & Chief Executive Officer for "Theatre by QE2".

Rob a formally a qualified Chartered Accountant with Touche Ross talks about how is entrepreneurial spirit was ignited at a young age, selling lemonade and other items outside his house. He spoke about the death of his his father in 1985 during his A-Levels and how this shaped his life to try and make the most of every day, an ethos he has lived his life by. He has built up small business from scratch and sold to listed plc and now living in Dubai runs a small but beautifully formed company, specialising in after dinner events and black tie events. His advice and ethos is simple... Carpe Diem, Seize the day,

⭕️ There is a piece of cake for everyone 🧢

🟥 Life is short you should try and make people happy and smile 🧢

🔺 Carpe Diem, Seize the Day 🧢

Everyone has a story to tell...

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How much can you really learn in 24 hours? It turns out quite a lot. Check out the highlights from the 24 hour podcast challenge I hosted on 13th-14th October 2022.

🧢 "Get fired up by what fires you up and do what you love" ~ Mat Hunter

🧢 "The greatest currency you'll ever own is the way you treat other people" ~ Jack 'The Lad' Hayes

🧢 "Build your network, get your connections, academics will get you so far but one you start in any professional area your career develops through contacts" ~ Alex Jones

🧢 "If you are resilient, and you are consistent and you are persistent and you are constantly out there trying to make your business model work, just keep at it" ~ Dodge Woodall

🧢 "I think if you want to get anywhere in life, you've got to give 100%, they're the main skill sets that you see from every top player that I played with, hard work, that's just number one" ~ Will Buckley

🧢 "Be relentlessly, relentlessly your authentic self" ~ Lewis Hatchett

🧢 "To have real impact on the world we need to encourage independent thought" ~ Austin Okolo

🧢 "The worst thing you can lose is hope, as long as there is hope you can get through anything" ~ Rachel Watkyn 

🧢 "Take one step at a time, keep going and it's amazing how far you can go" ~ Giles Palmer

🧢 "You've got to laugh more, life is to short" ~ Matt Turner

🧢 "Be in the moment and enjoy what you do" ~ Gordon Greer

🧢 "You can be as successful as you want, whatever that looks like for you, you can make all the money in the world if that's what motivates you, but at the end of your life when you have nothing, all you have is love, and all you have is the relationships with the people in your life that you've built over that time and all the money in the world is not going to help you at that point' ~ Leigh Otterson-Walter

🧢 "I think positivity is my biggest thing, I always try and put a positive spin on it' ~ Steven Edwards

🧢 "We can find inspiration in the most unlikely places" ~ Martin Leppard

🧢 "Live with gratitude, be thankful for what you have in this life, that's it" ~ Sonny Cutting

🧢 "Carpe Diem, Seize the Day" ~ Rob Duce

🧢 "Instead of thinking about what could go wrong, think about what could go right" ~ Tom Freyberg

🧢 "My mantra in life is always gonna be crack on mate, and that's why I say to all your listeners is get on with it, you got something to do today, just get on with it, get a plan get it going and CRACK ON!" ~ Jon Saunders

🧢 "Don't think about your network as something your growing with an outcome in mind, just keep on making connections cause they will drive things" ~ James Greenfield

🧢 "What's the choice? The choices are to lie in the gutter or look at the stars" ~ Sarah Hurst 

🧢 "Find balance and surround yourself with positive people in all you do" ~ Mo Kanjilal

🧢 "Don't put yourself to the bottom of the list" ~ Marcella Whittingdale

🧢 "Get up in the morning and pledge to make every second, every minute, every hour count" ~ Carole Gilling-Smith

🧢 "Do something that is bigger than you" ~ Donna Holland

Everyone has a story to tell...

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This week ahead of the first episode release of the Newley branded Different Hats podcast I wanted to introduce the podcast, explain the change and some of the principles and purpose behind it. I couldn't do this alone so am joined by my good friend and co founder of Inside Stories the brilliant Gareth Dimelow.

The podcast has evolved into something so much more than I had ever imagined, it is where I believe I have found my true Ikigai and therefore wanted to give it its own identity, hence the rebrand. In this episode we discussed:

⭕️ What we can learn from listening to peoples stories

🟥 What is Multiple Persona Disorder?

🔺 How we can measure Success

My mission with the podcast is clear, I want to help the world to see success differently so that a persons success is not measured by their financial status. This podcast is for entrepreneurs who feel like they have to be all things to all people, Different Hats is a storytelling champion that liberates business owners from their multiple persona disorder. Unlike other podcasters, Different Hats helps the world see success differently by evolving beyond the performative side of entrepreneurialism and helping people build the business they want out of the business they’ve got and achieve true happiness and fulfilment. I hope you will join me on the journey.

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Welcome to the launch of Series 5 of the podcast and I could not think of a better guest than the one and only 'Dodge', Paul Rogers. He has worn many different hats throughout his career from commodities trader to professional footballer, commercial manager at BHAFC to business consultant. He is one of the most connected men in Sussex and someone I am lucky to call a close friend.

This was such a fascinating conversation about Dodge's story from growing up and learning the importance of a strong work ethic and taking that into every part of his career. We discuss his early years as a city trader to getting the call from Sheffield United Manager Dave Bassett. We talk about imposter syndrome when at 26 you sign a professional football contract, the next minute you're playing against John Barnes and Jamie Redknapp and watching yourself on Match of the Day, but how he learnt to adapt and adapt quickly. We delve into his time after football as commercial manager at BHAFC to leaving the club after 18 years prior to them being promoted to the premier league. He shares some great stories from his amazing football career and some of the lessons he has learnt on the way that has held him in good stead in life and in business.

Three Key lessons:

⭕️ Develop a strong work ethic

🟥 Learn to adapt and adapt quickly

🔺 Always be moving forward

This really is an episode you will not want to miss.

"You can't change the past, that's happened, you just need to keep moving forward"

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This week I welcome the inspirational retail entrepreneur Emma Draper to the podcast. She is the current Sussex and Surrey Business women of the year and someone that has grown her retail store Velvet in Hove into a multimillion pound business.

I met Emma earlier this year and was quite literally blown away by her story. Her positivity, energy and optimism is infectious, if you view the Velvet instagram page you will get a glimpse of what she has created and why it is her happy place.

During this fascinating conversation we talk about life growing up and being surrounded by entrepreneurial parents, and how getting the gift from them of being able to talk to people become her superpower in business and in life. We discuss some of the challenges she has faced both in business and her personal life over the past two decades, through recession, a global pandemic, illness and divorce, and how in 2015 she changed every aspect of the business to grow it into the huge success it is today. We delve into the culture she has created, empowering her team and those around her to try things, make mistakes, learn and develop. The culture isn't just restricted to her team, but flows through every aspect of the business to all the customers, suppliers and everyone that is part of Velvet family and that is why it is her happy place, and as she says "Velvet literally runs through my veins".

Three Key lessons:

⭕️ The importance of a strong work ethic

🟥 Look after people and your customers and they'll look after you

🔺 Without our health we have nothing

This really is an incredible and inspirational episode.

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 Warning: Viewer Discretion Advised  

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If you have concerns about the content or its potential impact, please seek support from a trusted friend, family member, or professional.

This week I welcome the truly inspiring Perry Power to the podcast. Ranking up over 60M video views and 300k followers on social media, Perry Power raises awareness of intrafamilial child sexual abuse and inspires survivors to break their silence. Perry is a philanthropist, writer, speaker, and coach, with a passion for telling stories that need to be told. Perry's latest book, Breaking The Silence, reached the #1 spot on Amazon for Sexual Abuse and Mental Health. I was joined on this very special episode by my co-host the wonderful Jo Baldwin.

I first heard Perry talk at the Acumen business convention and was blown away by his story, but having the opportunity to go a little deeper was so powerful and inspiring, he is a truly remarkable young man. I went into this episode with some assumptions as to how Perry would answer certain questions, especially our Life in 60 seconds questions, but what was clear from this incredible individual was that what happened to him as a child does not define him, his drive, vision, self belief and self awareness was simply inspiring to see. We do talk about when he was abused and the strength he showed to speak out about it and how breaking his silence has helped so many others around the world do the same.

Three Key lessons:

⭕️ Do not let a situation or incident define who you are

🟥 Have self belief and be unavailable for any other option

🔺Have a vision and do not derail from that path, take the hits and keep moving forward

This a truly powerful, incredible and inspirational episode and I loved his definition of success.

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If you have been affected by any of the content during this interview you can reach out to any of the below:

Connect with Perry Power - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamperrypower/

Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org

My Black Dog - https://www.myblackdog.co/mental-health-charity

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 Warning: Viewer Discretion Advised  

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This week I welcome motor racing sensation Jade Goodwin to the podcast. From Karting to Fiesta's she is an unbelievable talent on the circuit and at just 24 she has already won the F100 British Open Championship, x 3 FA 95 Vicechamp 2020/21/23 and many more.

We start Jade's story from when she first found her love for motor racing at the age of 10 and how the sport she loves has given her so much. However in her personal life Jade has been through an incredible ordeal, she shares with me a traumatic period of her life when she was sexually abused at age just 15. How she kept it quiet for so long before breaking her silence only a few years ago. In this episode she speaks openly, honestly and vulnerably about her abuse and how difficult that period was, affecting her mental health and taking her to some dark places. But she talks about how motor racing helped her in her darkest hour and how she has come out the other side fighting. Her bravery, resilience, self awareness and humility are simply awe inspiring and I was truly blown away by this incredible young woman and her powerful story, as I know anyone listening to this episode will be.

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Statistics state that 1-2 people will get diagnosed with Cancer in the UK. In 2019 nearly 400,000 people were diagnosed with cancer, one of those people is my guest this week, the incredible Marcos Jarvis. He is a Dad, husband, storyteller, bespoke builder, ultra athlete, runner and Cancer survivor. This is a story of resilience, self belief and never giving up.. 

In this powerful episode Marcos shares with us and talks about the day him and his wife were given the devastating news that he has stage 4 incurable cancer and given a matter of weeks to live. With the thought that he would not make it to his son's 5th birthday, Marcos went on a journey to change all aspects of his life and face cancer head on. Through diet, exercise, extreme hot and cold water therapy, with support from his wife and the Wolo Foundation along with the most incredible mindset, Marcos did just that and beat cancer. He went from running just a few hundred meters to ultra marathons, running thousands of miles and completing a full marathon during chemo therapy. He fully embraced the Wim Hoff method and is now trained as a Wim Hoff instructor. Marcos also shares how he has taken full responsibility for his own cancer. This is one of the most powerful, emotional episode's I have recorded and with so many incredible takeaways for anyone in a tough place, showing what can be achieved when you have a strong why, a powerful mindset, self belief and the ability to never give up. Four years on I am delighted to share that Marcos is now cancer free.

"Your dreams are what you make it, and if you're willing to put in the hard work you will receive your dreams"

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