Episode #384 - From Journalism To Watches: One Man's Vision For A Legacy - with Seán Brickell
Release Date: 05/01/2024
Episode #391 - Beyond the Blueprint: An Entrepreneurial Journey with innovation - with Phil Staunton
ScaleUp Radio
Hello and welcome back to ScaleUp Radio! I'm your host, Granger Forson, and today we're diving into the innovative world of Phil Staunton, the founder of D2M Innovation. You can always catch up with me at [www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk](http://www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk) or find me on LinkedIn. In this episode, Phil shares his fascinating journey from starting D2M Innovation in his back bedroom to scaling up and then intentionally sizing down to better align with his passion for creative work. Phil discusses the challenges of finding the right team and the pivotal decisions...
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Episode #390 - Astrology, Ambitions and Relationships: A story of rebuilding and resilience - with Gavin Prime
ScaleUp 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 exploring the stars with Gavin Prime, founder of Inzodiac, an innovative app that leverages astrology for not just dating, but also forging lasting friendships and business connections. We'll uncover the journey from a simple idea sparked by dating dilemmas to overcoming major hurdles like development setbacks and personal...
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Episode #389 - Empowering Legacy with Technology - with Fraser Stewart
ScaleUp 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 Fraser Stewart, co-founder of Lyfeguard, a fintech startup transforming how we manage our financial, document, and digital legacies. Discover the journey from a personal hardship to the creation of an end-to-end life management platform. Learn about Lyfeguard's evolution from a consumer MVP to a vital tool for...
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Episode #388 - Elevating Adoption Practises - with Adefunke Larigo
ScaleUp 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 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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ScaleUp Radio
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Episode #386 - Content & Courage: My Entrepreneurial Reset - with Carla Prout
ScaleUp Radio
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
ScaleUp 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 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
ScaleUp 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 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
ScaleUp 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 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
ScaleUp 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 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....
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.
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.
We'll dive into the challenges of pricing and marketing a new luxury brand in a crowded market, the lessons learned from a failed partnership, and Seán's strategies for success.
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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.
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