Episode #409 - Building relationships and effective storytelling are vital for success - with Joe Seddon
Release Date: 09/02/2024
Episode #426 - Turning A Nickname Into A Brand That Reflects Your Approach - with David Murray-Hundley from Pario Ventures
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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent is joined by David Murray-Hundley, better known as The Grumpy Entrepreneur. David brings his candid insights on entrepreneurship, investing, and the challenges of scaling businesses, particularly in the UK. With years of experience as a successful investor and entrepreneur, David has a wealth of knowledge to share about what it takes to grow a startup in today's climate. During the conversation, David reflects on the unique challenges within the UK startup ecosystem, especially when compared to the more growth-focused US. He stresses the importance...
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Episode #425 - Taking On The Challenge Of Empowering Team Leaders - with Jaipal Naidu from Perse Technology
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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent sits down with Jaipal Naidu, the co-founder of Perse Technology, a company at the forefront of energy and carbon data infrastructure. They explore how Perse is enabling businesses to reduce costs and comply with regulatory requirements through access to critical energy and carbon data. Jaipal shares insights into Perse’s recent Series A funding round and their ambitious plans to scale into new sectors, including finance emissions and embodied carbon. He discusses the unique challenges that arise as a company scales, particularly when...
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Episode #424 - How a structured approach to recruitment helps with growth - with Mark Crane from Evolution Risk Group
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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, host Kevin Brent sits down with Mark Crane, the founder of Evolution Risk Group and CEO of Coachd, to explore his entrepreneurial journey, dive deep into his sales strategies, and share insightful leadership lessons from his experience in building and scaling businesses. Mark is a dynamic leader who brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation, particularly around effective lead generation, hiring for startups, and leveraging technology to enhance business operations. Here are some key topics covered in the episode: Evolution Risk Group: Mark’s...
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Episode #423 - Scaling a Sports Academy with Passion and Purpose - with Reece Elbourn of Let's Leap Sports Academy
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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, we dive into the journey of Reece Elbourn, co-founder of Let's Leap Sports Academy, a business providing vital services like holiday camps, PE teachers, and wraparound care to schools across the UK. Since its inception in 2019, Let's Leap has grown from working with a single school to now partnering with over 30 schools nationally, employing more than 100 staff during peak periods. Reece takes us through the challenges of scaling a company in the education and sports industry, including: How they’ve built a rigorous hiring process to ensure quality staff...
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Episode #422 - Networking and Referral Marketing in the Digital Age - with Mike Adams of IntroStars
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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, we dive into the evolving world of networking and referral marketing with Mike Adams, the founder of IntroStars. IntroStars is a unique platform connecting business founders and sales professionals with key connectors in their industry. Mike shares valuable insights on how networking is shifting from a selling-driven activity to one focused on building genuine relationships, and he explains how referral marketing is moving beyond customer introductions to incentivizing external referrals. We also explore Mike's experiences during the hypergrowth phase at Zoom...
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Episode #421: Pouring a Greener Future: When in Rome Wine’s Mission for Sustainability - with Rob Malin
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of ScaleUp Radio! I’m Granger Forson, and in today’s episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rob Malin, CEO of When in Rome Wine, a company that’s shaking up the wine industry in the most eco-friendly way possible. Rob takes us through the remarkable journey of When in Rome, a business born out of a passion for both great Italian wine and environmental sustainability. Starting from humble beginnings at a Bath farmers market, When in Rome has grown into a significant player, now selling its innovative, low-carbon footprint wines across major...
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Episode #420: Efficiency, Automation, and the Four-Day Work Week: Insights from madeby Studio - with Sam Taylor & Matt Wheeler
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In this Q&A episode of ScaleUp Radio, Granger Forson sits down with Sam and Matt, the founders of Made by Studio, to discuss their inspiring journey towards implementing a four-day work week, without compromising on productivity or pay. They share their strategies for enhancing efficiency, building capacity, and managing waste within their business, all while maintaining a strong team culture. Key Takeaways: Data Tracking and Measurement: The importance of tracking and measuring data across all business elements. Sam and Matt emphasise that you can't improve what you don't measure. They...
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Episode #419: Leading by Example: How SupaFoot Is Walking the Talk on Values and Leadership - with Emma Price
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Hi, I’m Granger Forson, and you can find me at BizSmart Gloucestershire(www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk) or connect with me on LinkedIn(https://www.linkedin.com). In this exciting episode of ScaleUp Radio, we sit down with Emma Price, the dynamic founder of SupaFoot, a flourishing podiatry practice that’s taken a giant leap from a solo operation to a 9-person clinic over the past decade. Emma shares the inspiring story of how she was motivated by her mother’s career shift to start her own business, driven by a passion for helping people. SupaFoot has grown organically through an...
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Episode #418 - Scaling Sustainability: The CheekyPanda Journey - with Chris Forbes
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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, we are delighted to welcome Chris Forbes, the co-founder of CheekyPanda, a pioneering company in the bamboo tissue and hygiene products sector. Since its inception in 2016, CheekyPanda has grown from a visionary idea into a £15M revenue business with 35 employees and a presence in 10,000 UK stores. Join us as Chris shares the inspiring journey of CheekyPanda, highlighting the challenges, successes, and lessons learned along the way. The standout takeaway for me from this interview with Chris is his emphasis on resilience and adaptability as crucial factors...
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Episode #417 - Scaling with Simplicity: A Conversation with Steve Witt
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In this engaging episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent sits down with Steve Witt, co-founder of Not Just Travel, to explore the journey and growth of this unique travel franchise business. Founded in 2001, Not Just Travel has become one of the fastest-growing franchises in the UK, with a network of home-based travel consultants. Steve shares valuable insights into their business model, growth strategies, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Key Discussion Points: Business Model & Background: Not Just Travel offers personalised travel booking services through franchised home-based...
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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 hiring for values over skills. Joe's mission is to help students from low-income backgrounds access top universities and careers, breaking the link between socioeconomic status and opportunity.
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