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Release Date: 11/22/2021

Episode #388 - Elevating Adoption Practises - with Adefunke Larigo show art Episode #388 - Elevating Adoption Practises - with Adefunke Larigo

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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 I’m joined by  social entrepreneur Adefunke Larigo, founder of Agency Connection, a trailblazing organisation dedicated to recruiting diverse panel members for adoption and fostering assessments in the UK. Ade shares her journey, from shifting business models to overcome industry challenges, to launching a jobs board aimed...

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Episode #387 - Branding Brilliance: Scaling Start-ups - with Danny Matthews show art Episode #387 - Branding Brilliance: Scaling Start-ups - with Danny Matthews

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Join Granger Forson on ScaleUp Radio for an exhilarating dive into the entrepreneurial universe of Danny Matthews, the visionary behind Short Story Ventures.   In this episode, we explore Danny's unique approach to entrepreneurship. Learn why obsessing over problems rather than solutions can be a game-changer for your business.   Danny’s mantra of "validating the problem" has not only shaped his career but also the success of the start-ups he mentors. With a focus on branding, design, and strategic positioning, Danny ensures that each venture is not just a business, but a story...

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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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On this week’s episode of ScaleUp Radio, we hear from Matt Crump who is the owner and MD of Cloud Top Technology.

 

They are an IT support and services business, who specialise in the Microsoft 365 area. 

 

It’s still early days of the business, after setting up in July of 2020 but they have already made great moves into a pretty crowded market space.

 

The refreshing aspect of listening to Matt and the journey of his business, is the drive for it be different from the other businesses that are out there - but also be modern and forward-thinking whilst retaining a traditional business view of putting the people, the customers, at the heart of what they do.

 

As always, we cover a lot of ground, including:

 

 - The process of keeping up with an industry that is almost constantly changing and evolving.

 - How powerful networking can be in those early days.

 - Why working out the pricing for your services needs to be probably a little lower than you might think.

 - The importance of having routines for feedback and communication in place for when the team is working from home.

 

One of the more incredible aspects to Matt’s business story is that none of it was planned. A really fascinating conversation, with some real value - no matter where you are on your own scale up journey.

 

 

Matt can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/macrump

 

https://www.cloudtoptechnology.co.uk/

 

[email protected]

 

01299 887222 

 

 

The E Myth by Michael Gerber - https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-e-myth-revisited/michael-e-gerber/9780887307287

 

Eat That Frog by Brain Tracy - https://www.waterstones.com/book/eat-that-frog/brian-tracy/9781444765427

 

They Ask, You Answer by Marcus Sheridan - https://www.waterstones.com/book/they-ask-you-answer/marcus-sheridan/9781119610144

 

Think Smarter, Do Less, Get More by Andy Hemming - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Smarter-Less-More-Business/dp/1527273229

 

Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill - https://www.waterstones.com/book/think-and-grow-rich/napoleon-hill/9781785042416

 

Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/

 

Last Pass - https://www.lastpass.com/

 

Quickbooks - https://quickbooks.intuit.com/

 

Microsoft Teams - https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-teams

 

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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]