Podcast Episodes

What's the story behind Berrys Jewellers? With Simon Walton, Managing Director

Season 4 Episode 89

Introducing Simon Walton, Managing Director of Berry's Jewellers. We discuss the history of Berry's, the challenges and advantages of running a family business and the expansion of their stores. Simo…

Published on 8 hours ago

The 'AI in music' success story - with Hazel Savage, Syntho

Season 4 Episode 88

Join us as we dive into the fascinating journey of Hazel Savage, a trailblazer in AI and music tech. Discover her unique insights on entrepreneurship, and her experiences in building and selling a su…

Published on 1 week ago

From Lockdown to Launchpad - JFDI; The Mexi Bean Express Story with Danielle Best

Season 4 Episode 86

Join us as we dive into the amazing journey of Danielle Best, founder of Mexi Bean Express. Discover how she navigates the challenges of balancing multiple business ventures, from launching a restaur…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Lead generation advice from a lead generation agency - Faresh Maisura, Blueberry Marketing Solutions

Season 4 Episode 87

Join Faresh Maisura as we explore the journey of launching a business post-employer administration, the significance of mentoring and the impact of business courses. Discover insights on lead generat…

Published on 2 weeks ago

The best way to network in Leeds with Gordon Bateman, Climb UK

Season 3 Episode 85

Listen to one the best connectors in the Leeds business eco-system; Gordon Bateman.

Gordon discusses his business background and a series of fortunate accidents that led to one of the biggest events o…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Interior design, Leeds United and aliens with Amanda Cook, Design Tonic

Season 3 Episode 84

Amanda Cook launched her business after a failed MBO followed by a discussion over a pint of Guinness.

Listen how she tells us about the importance of networking in the building of her business, how m…

Published on 3 months ago

From start up to M&S supplier to insolvency - Greg Fraser, Bottle Baking Co

Season 3 Episode 83

Running a business can often be compared to riding a rollercoaster. 

From small beginnings in his kitchen to £1m orders from M&S and winning awards to cashflow problems and crashing back down, today’s…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Running a £300m turnover business with Nick Howarth, Howarth Timber Group

Season 3 Episode 82

Today’s guest runs a 1000 staff, 45 location, £300m turnover business. AND he’s a 6th generation family owner.

Hear the fascinating story of Howarths Timber, the successes and failures of the business…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sixth form to £mm exited tech founder in 10 years - with Jordan Appleson, Founder, Hark

Season 3 Episode 81

Jordan Appleson left school to go into employment at 17. He then went on to found, and sell, one of the most successful Leeds tech businesses.

Listen as a chance conversation sparks a business idea, h…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

From banker to business owner to Charity Chair - Tracy Fletcher, Smart Works Leeds

Season 3 Episode 80

Today’s episode with Tracy Fletcher covers her time in banking and recruitment, with some great advice for YOU when YOU recruit staff, and then we discuss Smart Works Leeds where she is The Chair.

Lis…

Published on 4 months ago