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Episode #333 - From Vision to Virtual Reality: The Future of Online Shopping with 3D and AR - with Damian & James from ElevationX Studios

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Release Date: 01/03/2024

Episode #513 - ScaleUp Club - Sales In, Sales Out – How to Build Funnels That Work - Mark Day

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In this ScaleUp VIP Club session, we focused on the crucial topic of building high-performing sales funnels – and cutting through the noise to make your marketing really work. We kicked off with our new monthly segment, the AI Pulse, delivered by Paul Rhodes. Paul shared actionable insights on building an “AI Brain” – using custom GPTs to extract knowledge from the founder’s head, reduce team dependency, and supercharge productivity. A standout quote: "AI is not about replacing humans, it's about humans with AI versus humans without." Paul highlighted how combining good documentation...

Episode #512 - ScaleUp Club - Leading with Specialism, Integrity and Authenticity in Recruitment - with Kelly Cartwright

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This episode of ScaleUp Radio brings a fresh twist – a live Q&A from one of our ScaleUp Club sessions, featuring returning guest Kelly Cartwright, founder of Core Recruiter Ltd. Kelly joined us to share honest, down-to-earth insights on building a values-driven, specialist recruitment agency in the highly competitive construction sector. Kelly first appeared on ScaleUp Radio to share her business journey – and this time, she’s back to dive deeper into the practical realities of scaling, culture-fit hiring, navigating economic cycles, and maintaining a human touch in an often...

Episode #511 - Democratising Data Science for Agencies – with Matias Carpio

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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent is joined by Matias Carpio, co-founder of Onlyscience – a soon-to-launch SaaS platform on a mission to make advanced marketing analytics accessible to agencies of all sizes. Onlyscience is building an AI-powered analytics tool that enables marketing agencies to quantify and optimise campaign performance – all without needing a technical background. The platform, which includes a storytelling layer for actionable insights, aims to help agencies move beyond spreadsheets and guesswork with a simplified yet powerful solution. Though the business is...

Episode #510 - From Kitchen Experiments to Award-Winning Curry Kits - with Aliza Ratnayaka

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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, host Kevin Brent sits down with Aliza Ratnayaka, co-founder of Little Big Flavour Kits — a business that grew from humble beginnings during the pandemic into a multi-award-winning food brand bringing authentic Sri Lankan curry kits to UK kitchens. Aliza shares how she transformed packaging spices for friends into a niche, sustainable product sourced directly from Sri Lankan farmers, including a long-standing partnership with SDS Spice, a family-run cinnamon plantation. Along the way, she’s tackled the challenges of educating customers on Sri Lankan...

Episode #509 - Pixels with Purpose: Building a Purpose-Driven Creative Collective - with Wes Henstock

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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent is joined by Wes Henstock, founder of Confid3ntial – a purpose-led design and brand strategy agency with a global reach and a truly distinctive structure. Launched in 2006 after an unexpected layoff, Confid3ntial began as a white-label service provider for creative agencies. It has since evolved into a remote-first collective of creatives, united by the mission of delivering "pixels with purpose" – where branding is driven by meaning, not just aesthetics. In their conversation, Wes shares his views on how purpose should infuse every part of a...

Episode #508 - ScaleUp Club - Turning Customer Service into a Strategic Growth Lever - with Logan Naidu

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This month’s special edition of ScaleUp Radio is a deep dive into what it really means to make customer service a powerful driver of business growth. Recorded live at our monthly ScaleUp Club session, we welcome back Logan Naidu, founder of Kernel Groups and a previous guest on the podcast, for an exclusive Q&A. Logan shares powerful insights from his journey scaling a business that’s not just growing in numbers but creating real impact in the market — particularly through customer service excellence. His firm, Kernel Groups, operates with over 280 employees across the globe and is...

Episode #507 - From a £10 Startup to Strategic Growth: The Orange Notebook Journey - with Corina Calugaru and Alina Stancu

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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent is joined by Corina Calugaru and Alina Stancu, the dynamic duo behind The Orange Notebook – a business that started during the pandemic with just £10 in the bank and a whole lot of passion. From a modest marketing agency, it has evolved into a strategy-led consultancy offering business coaching, outsourced marketing, and rebranding services. We delve into how they turned an idea sketched in an orange notebook into a thriving business, and the insights they’ve gained helping other entrepreneurs scale. The conversation is structured in three...

Episode #506 - Evolving From Handmade Gifts To A Successful Wellness & Lifestyle Brand - with Edith Peterhegyi

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On this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent is joined by Edith Peterhegyi, the creative force behind Eden Collection, a rapidly growing wellness and lifestyle brand that began as a lockdown hobby and is now a thriving business offering beautifully crafted, all-natural products. From Buzz Bombs to shower mists, facial oils, and home fragrances, Eden Collection has built a loyal customer base through a combination of aesthetic excellence, product quality, and uplifting hidden messages. But this isn’t just a story of pretty packaging—Edith shares the realities of scaling a product-based...

Episode #505 - Disrupting Home Services: How WarmZilla Is Scaling with Tech, Branding, and Bold Ambition - with Matthew Powell

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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent speaks with Matthew Powell, the founder of WarmZilla – a fast-growing disruptor in the UK home services market. From boilers to EV chargers and air conditioning, WarmZilla has built a 24/7 online platform that delivers next-day installations across the nation. Over just two and a half years, Matthew scaled the business to multi-million pound revenues, all without external funding - and they are now in their 7th year. But now, with an eye on £50 million turnover within five years, he’s exploring new frontiers – from international...

Episode #504 - Finding A Competitive Advantage In An AI World - with Sameer Rahman

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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent is joined by Sameer Rahman, the CEO of Datamonet – a consultancy helping organisations build data and AI strategies that drive commercial value. With a background in data science and years of experience across sectors, Sameer shares his insights into how small and medium businesses can get smarter with data without needing to become tech giants. Sameer founded Datamonet to tackle a problem he saw time and again – decision-makers who were data-rich but insight-poor. Through tailored consulting, from “power hours” to deep-dive strategy...

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Hello and welcome back to ScaleUp Radio! I'm Granger Forson, you can connect with me for more intriguing business insights at www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk or join our discussions on LinkedIn. Today we're venturing into the futuristic realm of e-commerce, where 3D modelling and augmented reality (AR) are reshaping how we shop online. In this episode, we're diving deep with Jay Campbell and Damian Krzyzanowski, the innovative minds behind ElevationX Studios.

Imagine a world where you can visualise and interact with products in your home before you buy them. That's the reality ElevationX Studios is creating. Jay and Damian, blending their unique backgrounds and experiences, have launched a company that uses 3D visualisations and AR enhancements to revolutionise e-commerce. From furniture to lighting, they're enhancing customer confidence and reducing product returns, all while navigating the exciting challenges of a start-up.

ElevationX Studios began as a conversation between friends and quickly turned into an entrepreneurial venture. Jay and Damian spotted a gap in the marketplace and seized the opportunity, developing a service offering that stands out in the competitive world of e-commerce. Their journey from prototyping on Damian's brand to establishing a business model with transparent pricing and AI-generated models illustrates the power of innovation and strategic planning.

Join us as we unravel the masterclass in start-ups that Jay and Damian have to offer. They share their insights on managing cash flow, focusing on revenue generation Now, and leveraging past experiences to build a formidable team. It's an episode filled with lessons on experimentation, learning from failures, and developing cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems in e-commerce.

So, tune in for an inspiring journey into the world of ElevationX Studios, where the future of online shopping is being redefined through 3D modelling and augmented reality.

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Resources:

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