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Episode #407 - Keeping It Niche, Campers and Community - with Lindsay Berresford

Release Date: 07/01/2024

Episode #410 - ScaleUp Club - Marketing and ROI - with Mike Dunn

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 this Q&A episode of ScaleUp Radio recorded during our monthly ScaleUp Club meeting, we sit down with Mike Dunn of Excel TM Group, a leader in construction telemarketing. Mike shares their innovative approach to delivering quality leads and ROI, focusing on understanding client goals and prioritising quality over quantity. We'll...

Episode #409 - Building relationships and effective storytelling are vital for success - with Joe Seddon

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 Joe Seddon, founder and CEO of Zero Gravity. Joe shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with just £200 to build an MVP, leveraging storytelling to attract investors, and raising a £425k pre-seed round. He emphasises focusing on solving one key problem initially, building a strong culture, and...

Episode #408 - Bringing the Personal Touch to Estate Agency: A Journey - with Russell Walters

ScaleUp Radio

Hi there, I'm Granger Forson, and you can find me at www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk or on LinkedIn. On this episode of ScaleUp Radio, I'm thrilled to welcome Russell Walters, owner of RB Walters Estate Agents. Join us as we dive into Russell's inspiring journey and uncover the secrets behind his business's success. Russell brings 37 years of experience to the table, having started his career at just 16. With a commitment to exceptional personal service, RB Walters Estate Agents has redefined the standard in the industry. They focus on building genuine relationships with their...

Episode #407 - Keeping It Niche, Campers and Community - with Lindsay Berresford

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 Lindsay Berresford, the driving force behind a successful handmade camper van business, Quirky Campers. We explore their unique business model, the annual festival Camp Quirky, and their growth strategies. Lindsay shares their journey from a hobby to a thriving business, overcoming challenges, and the...

Episode #406 - ScaleUp Club - Constructing Your Competitive Advantage - with Adrian Burden

ScaleUp Radio

Welcome to ScaleUp Radio! In today's episode, we explore competitive advantage with Adrian Burden, a tech entrepreneur and author of Start to Exit. Adrian's diverse background spans materials science, venture capital, and anti-counterfeiting tech, leading to his current roles in innovation and blockchain SaaS. Key takeaways include: - Competitive advantage goes beyond a USP—it's about true differentiation. - Niching down and deeply understanding your sector creates an edge. - Protect your intellectual property with trademarks and cybersecurity. - Focus on quality and agility over cost for...

Episode #405 - A Seafood Story Of Struggles & Success - with Steven Thai

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 Steven Thai, founder of Ocean King, a business that started with a van selling prawns and grew into a 32,000 sq ft food distribution company. Steven shares his inspiring journey from being a Vietnamese refugee to leading a successful business. He discusses the importance of core values,...

Episode #404 - Psychological Safety - Panel Discussion

ScaleUp Radio

Hi there, and welcome back to another edition of Scale Up Radio, the podcast inspired by the entrepreneurial scale up 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, we bring you one of our panel discussion episodes, where we look at a particular aspect of scaling up and discuss it with our panel participants. This time, we dive into the crucial concept of psychological safety and its impact on teams and businesses. Psychological safety creates a trust-filled...

Episode #403 - Managing The Cultural Shift Between Academia & Business - with Mark Kotter

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 Mark Kotter, neurosurgeon, stem cell biologist, and CEO/founder of Bit Bio. Mark shares how Bit Bio is coding cells to become specific types for new cures and research tools. He discusses the major cultural shift from academia to business, focusing on teamwork, communication, and decision-making. As Bit Bio grew from a...

Episode #402 - ScaleUp Club - Discussing Psychological Safety In Our Businesses - with Fiona McKinnon

ScaleUp Radio

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 Fiona McKinnon from The Moment Company and put her in the spotlight at our ScaleUp Club and give other business owners the chance to ask Fiona their questions around our theme Psychological Safety. We Discover how to create a workplace where employees feel safe, heard, and appreciated. Fiona...

Episode #401 - Fashioning Success: One Woman’s Entrepreneurial Cotswold Fox Story - with Jemima Gray

ScaleUp Radio

Welcome back to ScaleUp Radio! I’m your host, Granger Forson. In this episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial fabric of Jemima Gray, the visionary behind Cotswold Fox Clothing. Discover Jemima's remarkable journey from a university assignment to establishing a blooming fashion brand. Learn how she leveraged a modest £300 to spark a thriving business, her savvy social media strategies that sold out products in minutes, and her courageous battle through a trademark dispute. Jemima's story is not just about clothes; it's about crafting a brand with resilience and sharp business acumen. For...

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I’m joined by Lindsay Berresford, the driving force behind a successful handmade camper van business, Quirky Campers.

We explore their unique business model, the annual festival Camp Quirky, and their growth strategies. Lindsay shares their journey from a hobby to a thriving business, overcoming challenges, and the importance of building a strong customer service team.

We also discuss balancing workload, maintaining core values, and the potential of employee ownership. Plus, Lindsay talks about her focus on self-development and invites listeners to learn more about Quirky Campers.

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Lindsay can be found here:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayberresford/

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Resources:

Spill - https://www.spill.chat/

Good Inside with Dr Becky - https://www.goodinside.com/podcast/

Brene Brown - Dare To Lead Podcast - https://brenebrown.com/podcast-show/dare-to-lead/

Rikki and Jimmy on Relationships - https://open.spotify.com/show/2zJhzw5W5kblckLNaQ0l0j

Canva - https://www.canva.com/en_gb/

Semrush SEO Optimisation - https://www.semrush.com/seo/

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