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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...
info_outline Episode #380 - Cultivating Cultures of Wellbeing: Becoming Curious about Me - with Fiona McKinnonScaleUp Radio
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...
info_outline Episode #379 - Tech, Toppings, and Triumph: A Recipe for Entrepreneurial Success - with Rachael WilloughbyScaleUp Radio
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...
info_outline Episode #378 - Mastering the work-life balance for my team - with Sophie Preston-HallScaleUp Radio
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...
info_outline Episode #377 - Open Communication Creates Great Business Culture - with Logan NaiduScaleUp Radio
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...
info_outline Episode #376 - The Story of Ambitious Sustainability - with Alex Smith & Mike PenroseScaleUp Radio
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...
info_outline Episode #375 - Navigating the Seas of Sustainability and Luxury - with Ella PetersScaleUp Radio
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...
info_outline Episode #374 - ScaleUp Spotlight Special - with Nick WroeScaleUp Radio
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...
info_outline Episode #373 - Navigating the Digital Frontier - with Chris TippingScaleUp Radio
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...
info_outline Episode #372 - Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Journey with Avinav NigamScaleUp Radio
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...
info_outlineOn this episode of ScaleUp Radio, we have a new presentation and discussion taken from a recent ScaleUp Club meeting.
If you’ve been listening to ScaleUp Radio for a while, then you’ll know that we look at different themes with these presentations, and you’ll find the links to a couple of previous themes here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/scaleupradio/Scaling_Up_Challenges.mp3
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/scaleupradio/Recurring_Revenue.mp3
This month’s theme is Understanding Differences.
That doesn’t necessarily refer to the wider issues of understanding others in society, but understanding the differences that can occur a little closer to home - within your own business.
Our recent research into the challenges owner managers face when scaling up shows that as we scale, people challenges become the most prevalent – for example getting staff to take responsibility in the way that we would like as business owners – yet only 4% of the reported performance indicators are to do with people. Understanding the different priorities and motivations within our teams is the foundation of building cohesive teams.
You’ll also hear reference to business tools within this episode - you can get access to them by emailing [email protected]
There’s plenty of value in this episode, as always, including:
- The benefit of knowing where you are, and where your team are, when it comes to the vision of the business.
- The process of learning how to be a leader and a manager in your own business, using the tools that we talk about in the presentation
- Realising that you have a company culture - even if you are a solo business owner
You’ll also hear from two business owners, who will talk about their own experiences of Understanding Differences within their own businesses.
We have:
Helen Bower - Adder Bookkeeping - linkedin.com/in/helen-bower-38593023
Stu Avis - Audacious Creative - linkedin.com/in/stu-avis
Also, at the end of the episode, there is a panel discussion, looking at Understanding Differences within our own businesses.
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