Steve
- 6 days ago
- 1 min
Interview with Tim Ward, CEO of Opportuni
After a little break the Growth Strategy Podcast interviews are back, starting with Tim Ward 🚀 CEO of Opportuni. 🏆 Within the interview we will discuss Tim's career to date, but also discuss launching his first business, the opportunities within public sector contracts, raising VC capital and his latest venture Opportuni!!! 🤯🤩🥇 The interview will be LIVE at 4pm on Monday 19 April 2021 across LinkedIn LIVE, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook. ⭐️ The podcast will be shared shor
Steve
- Mar 15
- 1 min
Interview with business professional, radio host and author David Smallman
I recently had the pleasure of speaking to David Smallman - business professional, radio host and now author, with his latest book "Smallman - Making sense of Business" 🗣📈💡 Within the interview we will discuss David's career to date, but also delve into some of the concepts and life lessons from the book, the process of writing and publishing on Amazon, and the best advice he's ever had! 🏆 This Thursday I have the pleasure of speaking to David Smallman - extremely experi
Steve
- Feb 21
- 1 min
Don't leave yourself unhappy for too long, James Clinghan
Within the community we have some amazing people whose knowledge and insight can make a real difference to your business or career. 📈 🗣 From Episode 018 I spoke to James Clinghan from Asset Finance provider TBP - Trusted Business Partner 💸 Within the video James speaks on the need to not allow yourself to be unhappy for too long. Especially now, it is really important to talk and make the right decisions for you. 🤔 Thank you James for sharing your great advice. 🏆 Watch t
Steve
- Feb 7
- 1 min
Have self confidence, photographer Christopher Owens
Within the community we have some amazing people whose knowledge and insight can make a real difference to your business or career. 📈 🗣 From Episode 017 I spoke to Christopher Owens who is in my mind the best commercial portrait photographer in the North East 🙌🏻 📷 👀 Within the video Chris speaks on the need to have the self confidence that you're as good at what you do, as anyone else you deal with (at what they do). 🏆 Thank you Chris for sharing your great advice. Wat
Steve
- Jan 31
- 1 min
Surround yourself with good people. Nicky Jolley, HR2day
Within the community we have some amazing people whose knowledge and insight can make a real difference to your business or career. 📈 🗣 From Episode 016 I spoke with Nicky Jolley (Fellow FCIPD MA) from HR2day Limited UK 🙌🏻 Within the video Nicky speaks on the need to surround yourself with people who complement your strengths. Incredible advice from a lovely lady and an excellent business which delivers great value and service to its customers. 🏆 Find out more about HR2d
Steve
- Jan 20
- 1 min
Interview with Jeni Smith, Networking KnoWho
Kicking off 2021, on Tuesday I have the pleasure of speaking to Jeni Smith from Networking KnoWho. 🗣📈💡 Over the 40 mins we'll discuss setting up her own business, the magic of business networking, launching an online course on Udemy and the best advice she's ever had! 🤯 The interview will be LIVE at 3pm on Tuesday 26 January 2021 across LinkedIn LIVE, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook. The podcast will be shared shortly after on iTunes, Spotify and Google. 🎤 Link to watch: h
Steve
- Jan 17
- 1 min
Never ever give up! Paul Blake, Newcastle Eagles
Within the community we have some amazing people whose knowledge and insight can make a real difference to your business or career. 📈 Every Sunday I share clips from past guests containing real value from real people with real businesses you can trust. 🗣 From Episode 014 I spoke with Paul Blake from Newcastle Eagles 🏆 ⛹🏿🏀 Within the video Paul speaks on the need to never give up even when times get tough and also to be cautious of your costs and your financial management
Steve
- Jan 10
- 1 min
You don't need to sprint! Matt McGough, Ithica Films
Within the community we have some amazing people whose knowledge and insight can make a real difference to your business or career. 📈 Every Sunday I share clips from past guests containing real value from real people with real businesses you can trust. 🗣 From Episode 013 from 11 June 2020 I spoke with Matt McGough from Ithica Films 💬 🎬 🎥 Within the video Matt speaks on the need to take your time. You don't need to sprint. 🙌🏻 Incredible advice and something very releva
Steve
- Dec 9, 2020
- 1 min
Interview with Maf Smith
Tomorrow I have the pleasure of speaking to Maf Smith. Maf was formerly Deputy Chief Executive at RenewableUK, a Special Advisor to the House of Commons, and is now working on an exciting new project called WEST for the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership helping companies grow and diversify into the sector. 📈 🌊 💡 Within the interview Maf will be sharing his own career to date, including setting up his own business, before we discuss offshore wind and helping companies grow i
Steve
- Dec 8, 2020
- 1 min
Supporting offshore wind
Can I let you into a little secret? 🤫 Supporting the UK's position as the world leader in offshore wind, the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership recently launched something called the WEST programme to support companies growth into the sector. 📈 Working with an excellent team including Maf Smith, Isla Robb, Mike Newman, Rich Furniss, Lesley Black and Calum McCallum, I have been appointed as one of the expert consultants in this piece of work and we are already working hard sup
Steve
- Nov 30, 2020
- 1 min
Interview with Carl Swansbury from Ryecroft Glenton
This Tuesday I have the absolute pleasure to speak to Carl Swansbury FCA, Partner and Head of Corporate Finance at Ryecroft Glenton 💵💰📈 Within the interview Carl will be sharing his own story on getting into corporate finance, before we discuss lots of issues which are relevant to business owners (see below) before sharing the best advice he's ever had! 💡 Topics to discuss include: ∙ Securing the funding needed to develop and grow your business, be it in the form of equit
Steve
- Nov 26, 2020
- 1 min
Honest review of my first year in business
Today I had a great conversation with Peter Mckeone from Diablo Seasonings Ltd, exactly one year on from our first meeting, as two new business owners set off on a new adventure. 😄🙌🏻🌶 This is 100% honest content from two people who are each finding their way through launching a new business in 2020. The podcast is available across all popular channels from today. ✅ #livestream #podcast #businessstrategy #realpeople #realstories #startups #growthstrategyroadmap
Steve
- Nov 17, 2020
- 1 min
Interview with Jeroen Corthout, CEO at Salesflare
Many thanks to my guest Jeroen Corthout, CEO and Co-Founder of Salesflare 💻 🗄 Salesflare is the #1 simple CRM for small businesses selling B2B. Within full interview Jeroen shared his own story on pivoting from being an engineer to becoming a tech entrepreneur, setting up a global CRM business, how they learn, develop and promote their business, and the best advice he's ever had! 💡 The full video interview is available here: https://youtu.be/YnJ__tixQb4 The podcast is avai
Steve
- Nov 9, 2020
- 1 min
Alex Thompson Interview
On Tuesday I have the pleasure of speaking to Alex Thompson, Copywriter 🏆 Alex is a freelance copywriter based in the North East of England, and a top bloke. Within the interview Alex will be sharing his story about how he started out on his own, what is copywriting, why is it important, we'll discuss the challenges people face when they set up on their own and the best advice he's ever had! 💡 The interview will be LIVE at 3pm on Tuesday 10 November across LinkedIn LIVE, Tw
Steve
- Nov 8, 2020
- 1 min
Don't chase every opportunity!
Within the community we have some amazing people whose knowledge and insight can make a real difference to your business or career. 📈 Every Sunday I share clips from past guests containing real value from real people with real businesses you can trust. 🗣 From Episode 009 I spoke to former Marine and Military Commander turned Entrepreneur Chris Paton 🎖 Chris shared the advice from his Grandfather that when you have a shiny new hammer everything looks like a nail. In busines
Steve
- Oct 31, 2020
- 1 min
Interview: James Allen
On Tuesday I have the pleasure of speaking to North East entrepreneur James Allen 🏆 James is a health based tech entrepreneur with his business Chronic Insights. Within the interview James will share his story, but we'll also discuss starting and growing a tech business, building a community, the auto-immune condition ankylosing spondylitis, and the best advice he's ever had. 💡 The interview will be LIVE at 3pm on Tuesday 3 November across LinkedIn LIVE, Twitter, YouTube an
Steve
- Oct 25, 2020
- 1 min
Study the game! Professional Boxer, Joe Maphosa
Within the community we have some amazing people whose knowledge and insight can make a real difference to your business or career. 📈 Every Sunday I share clips from past guests containing real value from real people with real businesses you can trust. 🗣 From Episode 007 I spoke to Professional Boxer Joe Maphosa 🏆📈 In the video Joe speaks of advice he got from former World Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs on the need to study your game! 🥊 Find out more about Joe and
Steve
- Oct 24, 2020
- 1 min
Interview: Peter Hopwood
On Tuesday I have the pleasure of speaking to International Conference Host & Speaker Peter Hopwood 💬 🏆💰 Within the interview we'll be covering Peter's life and career to date, dealing with anxiety, building confidence, the international speaker circuit and the importance of raising profile in business. Peter is also dialing in from Croatia! 📈🇭🇷 The interview will be LIVE at 3pm on Tuesday 27 October across LinkedIn LIVE, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook. The podcast will
Steve
- Oct 11, 2020
- 1 min
The need to work hard, Martin Ferguson
Within the community we have some great people whose knowledge and insight can make a real difference to your business or career. 📈 Every Sunday I share clips from past guests containing real value from real people with real businesses you can trust. 🗣 From Episode 005 I spoke to entrepreneur Martin Ferguson who runs growing national business MJF Group. 🙌🏻 In the video Martin speaks about the need to work hard, stick in at school and always strive to achieve your goals.
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