Owning it. Business conversations

The brand new series of business conversations brought to you by Haines Watts aims to uncover the trials and tribulations of being a business owner, from the highs and the lows to everything in between.

S2, Ep.9 Nici Goldsmith, Haines Watts: Ahead of the game 06/17/2024

S2, Ep.9 Nici Goldsmith, Haines Watts: Ahead of the game In this episode, Lawson Muncaster is joined by Nici Goldsmith, Director at Haines Watts Midlands Tax Advisory, for a chat about education and ambition, the challenges involved with problem-solving, and the injustice of complexity. In this wide-ranging discussion we also gain insight into bitcoin and blockchain, capital gains tax, exit strategy, and Nici's charitable work. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/31770757

S2, Ep.8: Jess Shanahan, Jet Social: Setting boundaries. 06/03/2024

S2, Ep.8: Jess Shanahan, Jet Social: Setting boundaries. In this episode, Lawson Muncaster interviews Jess Shanahan, Founder and Director of Jet Social, a content marketing agency. As a client of Haines Watts, Jess shares her entrepreneurial journey since starting her business in 2012, emphasising the importance of setting personal boundaries, her passion for motorsport, and her expertise in transforming technical content and data into compelling narratives. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/31578742

S2, Ep.7: Graeme Miller, Haines Watts: Falling into tax 05/20/2024

S2, Ep.7: Graeme Miller, Haines Watts: Falling into tax In this episode Lawson meets Graeme Miller, Managing Partner at Haines Watts Scotland to discuss a wide variety of issues and his specialist subject – Tax. From rate disparities between UK nations, to creating a fairer society and the current state of the sector, Graeme covers it all. He also shares his advice for people considering entering the accountancy profession and how his career could all have been very different had he remained a professional footballer. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/31380747

S2, Ep.6 Spring Budget Special 2024 04/17/2024

S2, Ep.6 Spring Budget Special 2024 A special podcast episode on the Spring Budget 2024 brought to you from Soho Radio Studios, London. 'Owning it.' Podcast host Lawson Muncaster, Managing Director of City AM, was accompanied by wealth management advisors Nitin Khanna, Partner at Tilney for Haines Watts, Perdeep Asi, Financial Planner at Tilney for Haines Watts, and Shazin Tayub Director of Haines Watts Leicester to discuss the Chancellor’s announcement and share their thoughts. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/30355448

S2, Ep.5: Martin Gurney, Tax Partner, Haines Watts: Navigating Complexities. 12/12/2023

S2, Ep.5: Martin Gurney, Tax Partner, Haines Watts: Navigating Complexities. Host Lawson Muncaster, Managing Director of City AM interviews Martin Gurney, Partner from Haines Watts Swindon about how he helps businesses navigate complexities of tax, compliance, legislation and business in general. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/28989148

S2. Ep.4: Autumn Statement 2023 Special 11/28/2023

S2. Ep.4: Autumn Statement 2023 Special A special podcast episode on the Autumn Statement 2023 brought to you live on the day from Soho Radio Studios, London. 'Owning it.' Podcast host Lawson Muncaster, Managing Director of City AM, and Haines Watts partners Martin Gurney and Amilios (Moss) Costa share their reactions to the key points in the budget. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/28826798

S2, Ep.3: Lawson Muncaster, City AM: Meet the host. 11/20/2023

S2, Ep.3: Lawson Muncaster, City AM: Meet the host. Introducing 'Owning it.' Series 2 Podcast host, Lawson Muncaster, Managing Director of City AM. We turn the tables around on Lawson who is usually our podcast host, to find out about his career, his passions and building his own brand and empire in City AM. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/28718928

S2, Ep.2: Gavin Harris, SMS Environmental: The clarity of science 09/25/2023

S2, Ep.2: Gavin Harris, SMS Environmental: The clarity of science In this episode, Lawson meets Gavin Harris from SMS Environmental who discusses a range of issues from finding his way in early life to running and growing a successful business with over 200 employees. The conversation touches on the current business environment and challenges with resources and hiring in a competitive market. We find out how being sincere and honest can go along way and how business, and government, can learn a lot from a scientific way of thinking. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/28131470

S2, Ep.1: Andy Blenkinsop, Mediaworks: The rise of Chat GPT 08/24/2023

S2, Ep.1: Andy Blenkinsop, Mediaworks: The rise of Chat GPT In this opening episode of our second 'Owning it.' podcast series, new host Managing Director of City A.M. Lawson Muncaster talks to Andy Blenkinsop Chief Strategy Officer at Mediaworks Online Marketing, about technology advancements and the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Chat GPT. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/27592047

Bonus Episode: Wolfgang Buttress – Award Winning Artist: A hive mind 05/30/2023

Bonus Episode: Wolfgang Buttress – Award Winning Artist: A hive mind In this special episode we talk to Wolfgang Buttress about his journey from a Birmingham council estate to creating award winning art installations across the world. We find out how a complete change of scenery at a young age forged a passion for the natural world, which in turn led to a successful studio creating work inspired by nature and the environment. The parallels between art and business lead to thoughts on collaboration, persistence, and planning for the future. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/26798106

Ian Oswald The Works: Honesty works 04/21/2023

Ian Oswald The Works: Honesty works In this episode Damian talks to Ian Oswald about the importance of honesty, hard work and an optimistic attitude in building a successful business. We find out how the support of family gave Ian and his business partners the confidence to start up, and how being ahead of the curve helps them to remain successful. He talks us through their approach to developing both client and employee relationships and navigating a fast-moving and constantly evolving industry. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/26610732

Matthew Neale Haines Watts: Never broken 03/31/2023

Matthew Neale Haines Watts: Never broken In this episode Damian talks to Matthew Neale about the art of taking risks be it in business or on a motorcyle. We find out how he ‘accidentally’ became an accountant but went on to develop a determination and passion for the industry. He discusses challenging perceptions of accountancy and becoming a vital advisor to both clients and his own colleagues. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/26317746

Steve Watmough: Stay curious 02/24/2023

Steve Watmough: Stay curious In this episode Damian talks to Steve Watmough about IT advice, triathlons, helping child poverty and advising government. We find out how being continuously curious added to a passion for fairness have guided him through his business life, and led to becoming involved in a host of non exec roles. He talks of the parallels between elite sport and business and how they can be used to succeed. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/25951266

Tim Whitehead E.Tupling: Finding balance 12/19/2022

Tim Whitehead E.Tupling: Finding balance In this episode Damian talks to Tim Whitehead about joining the family business and turning what was just a job into a passion. We learn about mixing family with business and maintaining strong relationships under pressure. And, in what may be a familiar experience for many business owners, Tim explains how he developed the ability to let go of the things he was most passionate about to allow him to refocus on looking to the future. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/25373586

Nick Peacock Ascendant Recruitment: Relentless belief 12/08/2022

Nick Peacock Ascendant Recruitment: Relentless belief In this episode Damian talks to Nick Peacock about building a successful business with people literally at its heart. We learn how Nick overcame an early setback which could have disheartened many a new business, through a single-minded approach and sticking by his values. By valuing quality service and long-term relationships above simply profit, and investing in the right people, he has built a recruitment agency to be proud of. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/25267614

Gavin Sherratt Mashbo : The Power of wait 09/01/2022

Gavin Sherratt Mashbo : The Power of wait In this episode Damian talks to Gavin Sherratt about being brave and honest in both life and business, and the importance of simply listening and taking a moment to pause before acting. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/24237306

Mark Sapsford and Douglas Edmunds CapEQ: Emotionally invested 06/23/2022

Mark Sapsford and Douglas Edmunds CapEQ: Emotionally invested In this episode Damian talks to Mark Sapsford and Douglas Edmunds from CapEQ about their unique approach to helping businesses with mergers and acquisitions. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/23517065

Hannah Beaumont-Laurencia: Consciously ethical 05/10/2022

Hannah Beaumont-Laurencia: Consciously ethical In this episode Damian talks to Hannah Beaumont-Laurencia about turning a passion into both a successful business and a pioneering driver for change in the fashion industry. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/23064722

James Baly Now Comm: Pit stop to pole position 03/17/2022

James Baly Now Comm: Pit stop to pole position In this very candid interview, Damian Hughes talks to James Baly about his personal and professional life goals and achievements. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/22480274

Benjamin Foster-Rankine Zeal Global: Per Mare, Per Terram 02/22/2022

Benjamin Foster-Rankine Zeal Global: Per Mare, Per Terram In this episode Damian talks to Benjamin Foster-Rankine about his passion for the military and how he overcame adversity at a young age to create a successful business. Benjamin was focussed from an early age on a career in the Marines, but his time was cut short due to medical reasons. Undeterred he quickly set about turning his skillset and passion into a successful global maritime security business and explains how lessons from the military helped him succeed. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/22215998

Ian Baggett Adderstone Group: Game, set and match 01/31/2022

Ian Baggett Adderstone Group: Game, set and match In this very candid interview, Damian Hughes talks to Ian Baggett about his personal and professional life goals and achievements /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/21964898

Mark Thompson Ryder Architecture: Tough love 12/08/2021

Mark Thompson Ryder Architecture: Tough love In this very candid interview, Damian Hughes talks to Mark Thompson about his personal and professional life goals and achievements. /episode/index/show/haineswatts/id/21419147

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