Richard Pilmore - RLTP Accountants
Inside Derby Podcast
In this episode of the Inside Derby Podcast, James is joined by Richard Pilmore of RLTP Accountants. They discuss Richard's career journey so far, including why the apprenticeship route suited him well and the potential benefits to others by doing the same, right through to launching and then growing his own accountancy business.
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Lauren Benton - Pat a Cake
Inside Derby Podcast
In this episode, James is joined by Lauren Benton from Pat a Cake. We talk about Lauren's previous experiences including setting up and running a charity, through to baking at home with her children which led to professional baking and opening a shop. We then talk about the circumstances and decision to pivot and focus on wholesale business and the future ahead.
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Jennifer Wyman & Nikki Webster - Bridge the Gap CIC
Inside Derby Podcast
In this episode, James is joined by the brilliant duo Jennifer Wyman and Nikki Webster from Bridge the Gap Mental Health CIC. We learn about their previous experiences prior to Bridge the Gap which also contributed to them starting out, getting started and Nikki joining Jennifer, right through to the progress and current position including the current services that they offer! Check out them and their resources and services at:
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Beshlie Donaldson
Inside Derby Podcast
In this episode of the Inside Derby podcast, James is joined by executive coach Beshlie Donaldson. We learn all about her career so far including employed roles in recruitment, to executive search and having her own business before then talking about the recent changes that have occured and led her to setting up her coaching business.
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Laura Howard - The Contented Workplace Company
Inside Derby Podcast
In this episode of the Inside Derby Podcast, James is joined by Laura Howard from the Contented Workplace Company. We learn about Laura's career so far including 14 enjoyable years at the Chamber of Commerce, then deciding to study a masters programme whilst juggling childcare, to then starting her own business. We talk about her current business where the values of curiosity and questioning amongst the leadership help other businesses to create better workplaces and work days.
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Paul Doughty
Inside Derby Podcast
Welcome to another episode of the Inside Derby podcast. In this episode I am joined by Paul from Gentlemen’s Scrub Club. Firstly we talk his about his career so far, and why it actually makes sense that he would then launch a business in men’s skincare. We then move on to talk about all aspects of planning, launching and running the business so far including: Where the idea came from How they developed the product and packaging (and why it was important to have an ethical and sustainable approach) Some of issues that they have overcome How they launched and what they have been doing Their...
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Laura Burton
Inside Derby Podcast
Welcome to this episode of the Inside Derby podcast. In this episode I am joined by Laura Burton - Women’s Entrepreneurship and Wealth Champion/Business Coach. We talk about her career so far including her experiences in corporate roles whilst also wanting to start and build businesses, to starting a business with her partner and then moving on to her current role coaching new and early stage entrepreneur’s through the first few years of setting up and running businesses as well as talking about her future plans.
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Natalie Bamford
Inside Derby Podcast
Welcome to another episode of the Inside Derby podcast. In this episode I am joined by Natalie Bamford, CEO of Colleague Box. We recap on how Colleague Box got started and Natalie’s working life prior to that, before moving onto what has been happening over the past few years including how the business has grown and evolved. We talk new ideas and ventures, what it is like working together with her husband and balancing home with work. Finally we talk about working with other local businesses and community projects to find a way to give back.
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Adam Bamford & James Wallis
Inside Derby Podcast
In this episode I'm joined again by Adam Bamford from Colleague Box. In a role reversal he's going to be the one asking James the questions as the host!
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Simon Bucknell
Inside Derby Podcast
In this episode it is great to be joined by Simon Bucknell, one of the co-founders of EMBS. During the episode we talk about Simon’s career so far, from falling into recruitment to seeing that change over his time. We then get to talk about all things recruitment and employees including: How he is currently seeing things within his businesses specialist areas of recruitment (technology, property and engineering), How the role has changed to being as much about consultancy with employers as actually finding suitable potential candidates for positions, What an ‘Employment Value...
info_outlineWe talk about Lizzie's career journey so far as well as the events which changed directions for her a few times, the area of work that she is interested in and the work that she does, as well as plans for the future.