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Release Date: 09/27/2021

Episode #386 - Content & Courage: My Entrepreneurial Reset - with Carla Prout show art Episode #386 - Content & Courage: My Entrepreneurial Reset - with Carla Prout

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Find me, Granger Forson, at [BizSmart Gloucestershire](http://www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk) or connect with me on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/). In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, we explore the captivating world of Carla Prout, the dynamic force behind Carla’s Captivating Content. Delve into her entrepreneurial journey, where flexibility and passion reign supreme. Carla’s story is not just about business growth but also about personal evolution, as she transitioned from leading a team back to thriving as a solo entrepreneur. Discover how challenges like team management and...

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Episode #385 - Navigating Business Transitions and Building a Product-Centric Empire - with Steven Borwell-Fox show art Episode #385 - Navigating Business Transitions and Building a Product-Centric Empire - with Steven Borwell-Fox

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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 In today’s episode, we’re joined by Steven Borwell-Fox, an entrepreneur who transitioned from running a service-based company to acquiring Telecetera, a product-focused business, in 2019. Steven will share his journey, detailing the strategic due diligence involved in the acquisition, the benefits of a holding company structure, and the...

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Episode #384 - From Journalism To Watches: One Man's Vision For A Legacy - with Seán Brickell show art Episode #384 - From Journalism To Watches: One Man's Vision For A Legacy - with Seán Brickell

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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 In today’s episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Seán, founder of the luxury watch brand Edward Christopher. Discover how Seán transitioned from a disillusioned journalist to a visionary entrepreneur, creating exquisite watches that do more than just tell time—they give back, donating 10% of profits to children's charities....

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Episode #383 - From Fashion Label to Thriving Production Agency - with Fazane Fox show art Episode #383 - From Fashion Label to Thriving Production Agency - with Fazane Fox

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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 remarkable journey of Fazane Fox, founder of Fazane Fox Production Agency. Fazane started with a passion for fashion, launching her own label 13 years ago, only to pivot to a full-service production agency supporting over 100 brands globally.   We’ll explore her transition from struggling with her...

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Episode #382 - Nurturing a Family Business into a Global Brand - with Meg Hawkins show art Episode #382 - Nurturing a Family Business into a Global Brand - with Meg Hawkins

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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   Meg Hawkins, founder of Meg Hawkins Art. Starting from her kitchen table, Meg has grown her passion for art into a flourishing global business. We’ll explore her journey from making handmade greeting cards to securing international licensing deals and launching a wide array of products....

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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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When he was younger, Steve Bradstock was quite sporty - but his father had other ideas.

 

He forced Steve to study computers at school. This, thankfully, turned into a real passion for him - and that’s how First Base Solutions, the company he now runs, came into being.

 

Of course, that isn’t the whole journey. There’s plenty of that during our conversation, including some great business challenges and lessons that Steve has encountered.

 

We also covered plenty of practical points, including

 

 - Think of it as a business, rather than as a service for local people. Change your mindset!

 - The problem that can arise from having too much business dedicated to one client.

 - How beneficial it can be to have the team all working in one place - something that’s become a real hot topic over the past few months.

 - Making sure that each customer is a ‘good fit’ for you.

 

Steve and First Base Solutions is a committed and clearly dedicated business owner. He has learnt from his mistakes, which he’s very honest about in this conversation, and it will be interesting to see where the future of the company lies - as you’ll hear, Steve has definitely got a scale up plan in mind!

 

 

Steve can be found here:

 

linkedin.com/in/stephen-bradstock-1bbb1812

 

01789 721746

 

[email protected]

 

http://www.first-base-solutions.com/

 

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Follow Mee - https://www.followmee.com/

 

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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]