Episode #371 - Bridging Business And Community Through Events - with Holly Hull
Release Date: 04/01/2024
Episode #449 - Empowering Adult Learners Through Innovation - with Rafmary Baker
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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, we sit down with Rafmary Baker, founder of the Cambridge Business Online Centre. This award-winning educational enterprise is transforming the way adult learners, particularly those from hard-to-reach groups, access skills training and education. Rafmary shares her journey of building a business that not only helps individuals gain employment, start businesses, or pursue further education but also emphasizes the critical role of soft skills, digital literacy, and continuous learning in today's fast-paced world. We delve into: The innovative approaches...
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Episode #448 - It’s About Collaboration, Transparency & Passion - with Fiona Wylie
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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent speaks with Fiona Wylie, the CEO and founder of Brand Champions, a dynamic marketing consultancy with a unique team of ex-clients. Brand Champions positions itself as an extension of its clients’ marketing teams, providing bespoke marketing solutions across industries ranging from healthcare to restaurants, including big names like Pizza Express. Fiona shares the inspiring story of building a consultancy that not only delivers exceptional results but also maintains a laser focus on client satisfaction and team happiness – both exceeding 90%....
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Episode #447 - Transforming Leadership and Culture - with Tess Cope
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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent is joined by Tess Cope, the founder of The Transformation Agency, to explore her systemic coaching framework, leadership development strategies, and the scaling journey of her business. Tess shares her expertise in working with medium to large organisations to enhance leadership team dynamics and organisational culture. She also reveals how her coaching approach, HARNESS, helps leaders identify behavioural patterns and navigate complex transitions. Whether you're scaling a team, hiring new leaders, or trying to maintain your organisational culture...
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Episode #446 - From Startup to £8M in 3 Years: The Secret Sauce of Media Planning and Scaling - with Adam Hopkinson
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Hi there, I’m Granger Forson. You can find me at [www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk](http://www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk) or connect with me on LinkedIn. In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, I speak with Adam Hopkinson, founder of PASHN Media Agency. PASHN Media, founded in 2022, is a dynamic media planning and buying agency that connects brands with their ideal customers. Adam and his team specialize in the fashion, entertainment, and leisure sectors, catering to clients with advertising budgets of £1-1.5M per year. Within three years, Adam has grown PASHN to an impressive £8M...
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Episode #445 - Bringing Real Passion and Accessible, Smarter Data to Real Estate - with Sebastian Boncu
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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, we dive into the exciting world of geospatial AI and its transformative potential in real estate with Sebastian Boncu, the CEO and founder of Voolu. Sebastian shares how his company is using cutting-edge technology to make data analysis more accessible, smarter, and impactful for decision-making in real estate and beyond. We discuss: The Business and its Vision Voolu is developing a geospatial AI platform that aggregates various datasets, including real estate, census, and crime data, making it interrogable using natural language AI. Their goal? To refine...
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Episode #444 - High-Performance Teams and Non-Linear Leadership - with Tarek Jomaa
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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, host Kevin Brent dives into the fascinating intersection of motorsports and leadership with Dr. Tarek Jomaa. Dr. Jomaa’s journey from a PhD in vehicle dynamics and motorsports engineering to leadership training offers unique perspectives on building high-performance teams and scaling businesses. Dr. Jomaa introduces the 4C Model – Consolidation, Clarity, Consistency, and Collaboration – a framework that parallels the precision of motorsports to create and sustain high-performing teams. From understanding non-linear thinking in decision-making to...
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Episode #443 - From Burnout to Breakthrough: One Man's Fearless Business Journey - with Robin Waite
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Hi there! I’m Granger Forson, and you can find me at or connect with me on LinkedIn. This episode of ScaleUp Radio features the inspiring journey of Robin Waite, founder of Fearless Business, a coaching practice helping service-based businesses thrive. Robin’s story begins with running a successful web design and marketing agency for over a decade. Despite growing to 180 clients and generating nearly £250,000 in revenue, Robin faced burnout and made the courageous decision to close the business. What followed was a transformative shift into coaching, where Robin now empowers...
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Episode #442 - How Made Here With Love Brings Mental Health Awareness to Size-Inclusive Jewellery - with Chloe Roberts
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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, we sit down with Chloe Roberts, founder of Made Here With Love, a size-inclusive, custom gemstone jewellery brand that is making waves in the industry with its focus on mental health awareness and ethical practices. Chloe shares the inspiring journey behind Made Here With Love, a business she started just two years ago after transitioning from a career as a management accountant. From creating beautiful bracelets, rings, necklaces, and earrings that fit everyone, to donating 10% of all sales to the mental health charity MIND, Chloe’s story is one of passion,...
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Episode #441 - Scaling with Values and Vision – Creating a High-Performance Culture - with Steve Rawlingson from Samuel Knight Group
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In this special episode of ScaleUp Radio, we’re joined by Steve Rawlingson, a returning guest and the founder of Samuel Knight Group. With a remarkable scale-up journey under his belt, Steve shares insights on building a scalable team, maintaining a high-performance culture, and staying focused on strategic goals. Samuel Knight Group, a global recruitment company specialising in the renewable energy sector, has achieved impressive milestones, including £35 million in sales in 2023 and the potential to reach £1 billion+ within five years. From hiring strategies to leadership approaches,...
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Episode #440 - Ensuring Fairness In A Competitive World - with Jeremy Stern from PromoVeritas
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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent speaks with Jeremy Stern, the founder of PromoVeritas, a promotional compliance specialist that has grown from a one-person operation into a global leader with a team of 50 and operations spanning 88 countries. PromoVeritas ensures that promotions, competitions, and prize draws run by some of the world’s biggest brands—like Cadbury, Pringles, and Amazon—are legal, fair, and effective. Jeremy shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey, from founding the business 20 years ago after being fired from Sega to recently transitioning the...
info_outlineHi 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 we’re diving into the world of corporate events with Holly Hull, the dynamic founder of Corporate Peaks.
From a passion-driven lifestyle business to a trailblazer in the events industry, Corporate Peaks is redefining corporate gatherings with a blend of personalized experiences, community building, and corporate social responsibility through their new venture, CP Conferencing.
Holly shares her journey of growth, her commitment to listening and innovation, and her passion for creating unforgettable events that bring people together.
Join us as we explore how Corporate Peaks is not just planning events but crafting memorable experiences that connect and inspire.
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Get ready for a journey full of insights, inspiration, and the art of meaningful corporate events with Holly Hull.
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.
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Kevin's Latest Book Is Available!
Drawing on BizSmart’s own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up.
More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/
Holly can be found here:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatepeaksgroup/
Resources:
Gung-Ho, Raider! By Kathleen M Gomrick - https://www.waterstones.com/book/gung-ho-raider-the-philosophy-and-methods-of-brig-gen-evans-f-carlson-marine-corps-raider/kathleen-m-gomrick/9781288415564
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-night-circus/erin-morgenstern/9780099554790
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/