Episode #434 - ScaleUp Club - Where Are You On Your Scaling Up Journey - with Jame James from Little Voices
Release Date: 11/27/2024
Episode #448 - It’s About Collaboration, Transparency & Passion - with Fiona Wylie
ScaleUp Radio
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
ScaleUp Radio
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
ScaleUp Radio
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
ScaleUp Radio
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...
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Episode #439 - Building A Successful Canine Online Presence, Which Isn’t To Be Sniffed At - with Stephnie Gribble from Canine Collection
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Hi there and welcome to another inspiring episode of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast designed to make navigating the ScaleUp journey a little easier by learning from the experiences of others. This week, I’m joined by Stephnie Gribble, founder and owner of Canine Collection, an innovative online dog store launched in January 2024. Stephnie has achieved remarkable growth in less than a year, combining eco-conscious values with an eye for modern marketing strategies. In this episode, we’ll dive into the fascinating story behind Canine Collection, explore the challenges Stephnie has...
info_outlineIn this ScaleUp Club Q&A episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent speaks with Jane James, the founder of Little Voices, a company she started 17 years ago to help children find confidence through drama and singing. What began as a single location has grown into a successful network of over 30 franchisees, positively impacting the lives of more than 100,000 children.
In this episode, Jane shares the pivotal moments and challenges she faced while scaling Little Voices and answers questions posed to her by members of our ScaleUp Club audience. Some of the key topics discussed include:
- The early vision behind Little Voices and its mission to empower children.
- How Jane had to 'get out of her own way' to allow her business to grow, which meant learning to trust and empower others.
- The franchising journey, from launching the first pilot to expanding the network to over 30 franchisees.
- The significant challenges posed by COVID-19 and how the business adapted to survive and thrive.
- Jane's evolution as a leader, including how understanding herself and her team better has contributed to the company's success.
This is an inspiring conversation for anyone considering franchising as a growth model or looking to build a resilient business that can navigate unforeseen challenges.
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