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The World Is Our Oyster - Or It Will Be When We Become Debt Free!

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Release Date: 06/21/2021

Episode #381 - ScaleUp Club Spotlight Special - with Sam Fenton-Elstone show art Episode #381 - ScaleUp Club Spotlight Special - with Sam Fenton-Elstone

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Hi there and welcome back to another Spotlight Special episode of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. I’m Kevin Brent and Today we bring back  Sam Fenton-Elstone of Anything is Possible and put him in the spotlight at our ScaleUp Club and give other business owners the chance to ask Sam their questions.  AIP is  a company that has grown impressively to 70 people across several offices in just six years. Sam will share how...

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Episode #380 - Cultivating Cultures of Wellbeing: Becoming Curious about Me - with Fiona McKinnon show art Episode #380 - Cultivating Cultures of Wellbeing: Becoming Curious about Me - with Fiona McKinnon

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Welcome to another insightful episode of ScaleUp Radio! I'm Granger Forson, your host from BizSmart Gloucestershire, committed to guiding you through the complexities of scaling up your business with ease and joy. You can discover more about the journey to business joy at [www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk](http://www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk) or connect with me on LinkedIn.   Today, we dive into the inspiring journey of Fiona McKinnon, a visionary in the tech start-up world who transitioned from the brink of burnout to founding the Moment Company. Fiona shares her profound...

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Episode #379 - Tech, Toppings, and Triumph: A Recipe for Entrepreneurial Success - with Rachael Willoughby show art Episode #379 - Tech, Toppings, and Triumph: A Recipe for Entrepreneurial Success - with Rachael Willoughby

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Welcome back to another delicious slice of inspiration on ScaleUp Radio, where we feast on the success stories that warm the entrepreneurial soul. I'm your host, Granger Forson. You can find me nurturing the seeds of business joy at [www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk](http://www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk) or connecting the dots of opportunity on LinkedIn.   Today, we delve into the savoury journey of Rachael Willoughby, a maven in melding creative ingenuity with gustatory delight through her ventures, Square One Software and CasaGees Pizza Delivery.   Rachael's odyssey is a...

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Episode #378 - Mastering the work-life balance for my team - with Sophie Preston-Hall show art Episode #378 - Mastering the work-life balance for my team - with Sophie Preston-Hall

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Hi there and welcome back to another edition of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences.    I’m Kevin Brent and today we dive into the inspiring story of Sophie Preston-Hall, the dynamic founder of Catering Elite. With just £300 and a vision, Sophie transformed a simple idea into a leading specialist recruitment agency in the hospitality and catering industry.   Despite facing the daunting challenges of COVID-19, a £180k VAT...

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Episode #377 - Open Communication Creates Great Business Culture - with Logan Naidu show art Episode #377 - Open Communication Creates Great Business Culture - with Logan Naidu

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Hi there and welcome back to another edition of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. I’m Kevin Brent today I’m joined by Logan Naidu, the founder and Group CEO of Kernel Global. Logan takes us through his journey of scaling businesses, from his first recruitment firm to the success of Kernel Global, now a company with 250 staff across five offices. He shares invaluable lessons on the importance of assembling the right team, focusing on cash...

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Episode #376 - The Story of Ambitious Sustainability - with Alex Smith & Mike Penrose show art Episode #376 - The Story of Ambitious Sustainability - with Alex Smith & Mike Penrose

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Hi there and welcome back to another edition of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. I’m Kevin Brent and this week on the show I’m joined by Alex Smith and Mike Penrose, co-founders of The Sustainability Group. They'll share their journey with FuturePlus, a tool that's reshaping how companies approach sustainability, their strategic growth to $1M ARR, and their visionary path towards profitability and global impact. From overcoming VC...

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Episode #375 - Navigating the Seas of Sustainability and Luxury - with Ella Peters show art Episode #375 - Navigating the Seas of Sustainability and Luxury - with Ella Peters

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Hi there and welcome back to another edition of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. I’m Kevin Brent and today we’re joined by Ella Peters, the innovative mind behind Skylos Collective and Super Yacht Nanny. From yacht stewardess to a pioneer in sustainable luxury, Ella shares her story of merging ethical practices with luxury in the pet accessory market and revolutionising childcare in the yachting industry. With a focus on sustainable...

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Episode #374 - ScaleUp Spotlight Special - with Nick Wroe show art Episode #374 - ScaleUp Spotlight Special - with Nick Wroe

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Hi there and welcome back to another edition of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. Today Kevin Brent & Granger Forson brings you one of our monthly guest specials from ScaleUp Club, We're excited to introduce Nick Wroe, the driving force behind Platform81, an award-winning web, digital marketing, and design agency known for its remarkable growth and innovative client solutions. Starting during the 2008 recession, Nick and his team have...

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Episode #373 - Navigating the Digital Frontier - with Chris Tipping show art Episode #373 - Navigating the Digital Frontier - with Chris Tipping

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Hi there and welcome back to another edition of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. I’m Kevin Brent and today we're diving into the digital marketing world with Chris Tipping, founder of The DM Lab. From a one-man operation in rural Herefordshire to a globally recognised agency, Chris shares the journey of growing his business over 14 years. Discover the power of partnership, the milestones that marked The DM Lab's success, and Chris's...

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Episode #372 - Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Journey with Avinav Nigam show art Episode #372 - Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Journey with Avinav Nigam

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Hi there and welcome back to another edition of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. I’m Kevin Brent and today, we're thrilled to have Avinav Nigam, founder of TERN Group, share his remarkable journey from the rural landscapes of Japan to pioneering ventures across the globe. Avi enlightens us with his passion for solving complex problems, the importance of culture in scaling businesses, and his unique approach to leadership and team...

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On this week’s episode of ScaleUp Radio, we hear from Kerry Perkins who is the Financial Director of Optimec Metrology.

 

The company had experienced continual growth from their formation in 1979, but all of that was thrown a little bit in March of 2020 when the Chairman announced that he would be retiring.

 

What followed is a process that we’ve never really discussed on ScaleUp Radio - one of an asset purchase of a business. I promise you, it is a fascinating conversation.

 

Some of the aspects that we discuss are:

 

 - Where do you even start with an asset purchase of a business, when the boss resigns. How do you make it all go as smoothly as possible? 

  • The challenge of moving from being a work colleague - to the manager of, in some cases, your friends.
  • How do you work the growth of the business as a new owner, without rocking the boat too much with clients who loved the traditions of the old management?

 

Even though the industry that Optimec Metrology operates in is incredibly niche, the things that you’ll hear are pretty universal and could easily be applied to you or your company.

 

 

Kerry can be found here:

 

linkedin.com/in/kerry-perkins-0745031aa

 

https://www.optimecmetrology.com/

 

[email protected]

 

ScaleUp Radio cannot be held responsible for the content of third party websites

 

Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for.

 

You can get in touch with Kevin here:

[email protected]