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In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Michael Fiedel of PolicyFly. Michael has been in the insurance industry for over 15 years. PolicyFly represents a market disrupting, unique approach to communications within the insurance industry! The challenge he shares in this spotlight interview is one of educating his customer base on a new ap…
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HOW TO MAKE THE OHIO FAST 50 LIST | With Peter Bell and Rick Plasket | The Business Spotlight
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In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Peter Bell of Bell Tree Productions. Peter launched the business over 10 years ago with a vision to respect people and support their causes. He recently made the Columbus, Ohio “Fast 50” list and has a steady history of growth. In fact, Peter shares his story of “juggling” his growth with cashflow …
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HOW TO FIND THE BALANCE IN GROWTH | With David Bullivant and Rick Plasket | The Business Spotlight
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In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from David Bullivant of Yellow Weld. David has been in the metal forming business for over 5 years. Yellow Weld represents a “human touch” to an otherwise cold feeling market place. The challenge he shares in this spotlight interview is one of balancing production rate with sales growth and team trainin…
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THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO GROW A SUCCESSFUL LOCAL BUSINESS | With Ben Hannan and Kay Cote | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of The Business Spotlight Series, host Kay Cote sits down with Ben Hannan, founder and CEO of Hannan Brothers Backyards. Ben shares his journey into entrepreneurship, discussing how he transitioned his construction business from California to Texas and the unique challenges he faced along the way. Discover how Hannan’s commitment to…
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FIND THE CONFIDENCE, COURAGE, AND SELF ESTEEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL | With Brian Wright and Javier Peralta | Business Spotlight
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In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Brian Wright MD of FBD Consultancy. Your business will grow as much as you grow. The importance of investing in oneself to grow your vision and business. A number of great books for personal and business growth are mentioned in this interview. For more information visit: https://www.fbdconsultancy.…
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YOU CAN LEARN ANY SKILL WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE | With Anna White and Javier Peralta | The Business Spotlight
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In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Anna White, Owner & Founder ScotlandShop.com. Anna started her business in the countryside in the middle of nowhere as an online shop. She then ventured into the big wild world and set up her first brick and mortar shop in Edinburgh in 2017. Then in 2022 she crossed the pond to set up another shop …
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HOW WE SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED OUR BUSINESS | With Daniel Victor and Warren Fiihr | The Business Spotlight
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Meet Daniel Victor, creator of Sips Hydration! I interviewed Daniel about the success of his business, including how to work with a partner, how to keep your head up in a start-up, and how to make lamps that dispense water! Daniel shared great insight on hiring the right people and building up a business with the goal of exit in mind. Thank you, Da…
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IS YOUR POTENTIAL ON "FULL"? | With Daren Douglas and Scott MacMeans | The Business Spotlight
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Is Your Potential on “FULL”? If you ask Daren Douglas the answer is most definitely YES!. Let’s be honest, nobody likes going to the gas station. Not one of us enjoys standing there in the bitter cold or blistering heat and pumping gas. Now, think about how easy your life will be if you could have a full tank of gas without having to go to the gas …
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HOW TO OVERCOME BUSINESS STRESSES | With Evan Schroeder and Rick Plasket | The Business Spotlight
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In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Evan Schroeder of Combat CSP. Evan launched the business about 3.5 years ago and has a steady history of growth. As a young business owner, he has learned to cope with the stresses on ownership and found solutions to the impact it was having on his health. Some great advice shared here, as well as …
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THE MAIN THING IS THE MAIN THING | With Austen Smith and Scott MacMeans | The Business Spotlight
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Austen Smith from Liquid Liner says it best, keep it simple and measure what makes the business run. Learn what makes the business run – Where do you get the most revenue? Where can you eliminate unnecessary expenses? How do you maximize your customer’s experience? Keep the main thing, the main thing!! Liquid Liner has created a culture that embrac…
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DON'T UNDERPRICE AND UNDERCUT YOURSELF | With Tyler Davis and Todd Rodden | The Business Spotlight
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Meet Tyler Davis (CPA), owner of Davis Accounting & Tax based in Sidney Ohio. Tyler founded the firm after several years of broad accounting and financial leadership roles. They specialize in freeing the business accounting activities from the business while presenting the ownership with a clearer picture of their financials, which is often a key s…
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After a career in the staffing industry, Jake Sydnor founded StaffingKey a year ago to assist US hospital systems in solving their nursing staffing challenges. They specialize in placing highly trained nurses from Canada with full time roles within the US to help address the nursing shortage across the US. He shares the importance of finding the ke…
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CLIENT SUCCESS DOESN'T ALWAYS TRANSLATE TO TEAM MANAGEMENT | Hayden Bloomfield and Alida Niehaus | Business Spotlight
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In this inspiring episode of Business Spotlight, we sit down with Hayden, founder of Pink Panda Productions, to hear his unconventional journey into business. Hayden’s first venture was a garden maintenance company that he started simply because he couldn’t find a job. With no background in business, he dove headfirst into learning how to manage a …
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MY SECRET TO LAUNCHING A SUCCESSFUL STARTUP | With Robbie Allen and Craig Wipperman | The Business Spotlight
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Our guest on the Business Spotlight today is Robbie Allen. Robbie is CEO at US Heart and Vascular in Franklin, TN. Great conversation with a serial entrepreneur in Healthcare who is now putting all his skills toward providing a variety of support services to cardiovascular physicians practices. He founded one of the first Telehealth companies back …
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LEADING WITH PURPOSE AND VALUE-DRIVEN BEHAVIOUR | With Pip Cannons and Mike Moss | The Business Spotlight
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In this insightful interview, Pip, CEO of Community Catalysts, shares valuable perspectives on leading with purpose and value-driven behavior. Community Catalysts is a CIC (Community Interest Company) made up of a passionate team of professionals dedicated to people-centered social care and health. Pip delves into how their core values, creativity,…
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HOW TO NAVIGATE FINANCIAL ROADBLOCKS | With Rob Vlach and Craig Wipperman | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of The Business Spotlight, Craig Wipperman sits down with Rob Vlach, founder of Clarity Capital, to dive into his journey of building a financial solutions firm focused on supporting small business owners. Rob shares valuable insights from his experience at Caterpillar, his strategies for overcoming challenges like the 2008 financia…
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ALWAYS REMAIN AUTHENTIC IN BUSINESS | With Dan Cassara and Heather Frierson | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of the Business Spotlight Podcast, Heather Frierson chats with Dan Cassara, the founder and CEO of Core Group, a national network of property damage restoration companies. Operating across all 50 states, Core Group caters to insurance carriers and business owners, focusing on elevating the customer experience during traumatic situat…
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LEARN HOW TO DELEGATE AND LEAD FOR SUCCESS | With Cody Ley and Mike Ronchetti | The Business Spotlight
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Cody Ley’s mission with Hemp 4 Humanity in Three Rivers, Michigan is to build sustainable, community-driven change with a circular economy. His focus? Affordable, non-toxic, energy-efficient housing made from eco-friendly materials like Hempcrete. Ley’s passion for environmental science and tackling the plastic problem led him to discover hemp—a pl…
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MY CLIENTS KNOW THEY WILL GET A CONSISTENT PRODUCT EVERY TIME | With Aaron Swan and Rupert Hine | The Business Spotlight
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For most people the idea of building a manufacturing house that can turn its hand to anything would be overwhelming. Not so for Aaron Swan - he has created Neotec to do just that, taking his skills at turning designs into manufacturing processes, and adding the quality systems so that his clients know they will get a consistent product every time. …
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BUILDING A BUSINESS WITH PURPOSE | With Andrew Winterburn and Mike Moss | The Business Spotlight
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Get ready for an inspiring conversation with Andrew Winterburn, a seasoned expert with over 35 years in the B2B events industry. In this interview, Andrew shares the story behind his latest passion project, Yorkshire Z'Own — a venture dedicated to showcasing and supporting the best of Yorkshire. Discover how Andrew's extensive experience has shaped…
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MY COMMITMENT TO GROWTH, MATURITY, AND RESILIENCE | With John Harkin and Peter Magee | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of Business Spotlight, we feature John Harkin, founder of Alchemy. Established in 2018, Alchemy supports the digitisation of global insurance industries and has quickly gained recognition for its impactful work in Northern Ireland and beyond. With extensive experience consulting for major companies, including Apple, John has leverag…
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"TONOW" BECAUSE TOMORROW IS TOO LATE ! | With Rachelle Yarnell and Scott MacMeans | The Business Spotlight
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Rachelle Yarnell is a girl from a small town in northeast Ohio with big dreams. She started her career as a stylist, built clientele, developed relationships, and has established a strong business across multiple local salon locations and education & training programs across the globe. She wears many hats, and she is the one that decides what hat s…
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STAY RESILIENT AND ADAPT TO INDUSTRY CHANGES | With Andy McLoughlin and Kay Cote | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of The Business Spotlight Series, host Kay Cote sits down with Andy McLoughlin, Managing Director of Intermediate Technology Transport Limited. Andy shares his inspiring journey from Liverpool to leading an innovative consultancy focused on transport infrastructure in developing countries. Learn about the pivotal moment when Andy an…
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PERSEVERANCE, INNOVATION & A DRIVE TO IMPROVE LIVES | With Lynn Fischer and Heather Frierson | The Business Spotlight
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Join Heather Frierson on the Business Spotlight Podcast as she engages in a compelling conversation with Lynn Fischer, the founder and COO of KMAK Capital. Lynn shares her remarkable career journey, which began in the corporate world with top-tier marketing companies like Gallo Family Wines and Dreyer's Ice Cream. Transitioning into the wine indust…
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HOW I BUILT A RESILIENT BUSINESS | With John Doyle and Scott Millar | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of Business Spotlight, we feature John Doyle, the owner and managing director of John J Doyle, a nearly century-old family business. Under John’s leadership, the company has diversified into both commercial chimney flue systems and retail fireplaces, serving a range of sectors from offices, schools and data centres. Having navigated…
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THIS IS THE CULTURE TO CREATE | With Alex Sanders and Craig Wipperman | The Business Spotlight
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Our guest on the Business Spotlight today is Alex Sanders, the newly appointed CEO of Pinnacle Construction Partners. Alex shares his insights on his transition from real estate developer to leading a construction firm. Alex talks about the relationships he values and attributes his success to them. You’ll hear about his thoughts on Pinnacle's go t…
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HOW WE HAVE GROWN TO WORK WITH MAJOR GROUPS GLOBALLY | With Ciaran Conroy and Peter Magee | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of Business Spotlight, Peter interviews Ciaran Conroy, founder of Lloyd & Cowan Veterinary Recruitment, a company dedicated to connecting veterinary surgeons and nurses with job opportunities worldwide. Ciaran began his career in IT recruitment, but his farming background and conversations with veterinarians about industry shortages…
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THE IMPORTANCE OF EMPATHETIC LEADERSHIP | With Ali MacFarlane and Scott Millar | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of Business Spotlight, Scott sits down with Ali MacFarlane, the Founder and CEO of Sugar Rush, a full-service software and app development agency with offices in Belfast and London. With over 21 years in the industry, Ali has led Sugar Rush in creating custom digital solutions, specialising in tailoring products that align with each…
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GET EXPERIENCE AND MAKE CONTACTS FOR SUCCESS! | With Sam Fletcher and Mick Corrigan | The Business Spotlight
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Sam Fletcher is the Managing Director of 21 Digital, a full service in-house results oriented business growth digital agency. They are currently celebrating 21 years in business and are looking to expand nationally from their very solid northern base. They have also set up a very successful academy for young aspiring digital professionals to start …
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LEARN ABOUT THE TRIAL AND ERROR IN FORMING A TEAM | With Luke Richards and Kay Cote | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of The Business Spotlight Series, host Kay Cote chats with Luke Richards, founder and director of Black Cat Entertainment, to explore the journey of building a successful indie game studio. Luke shares how his love for games, storytelling, and creativity led him to form Black Cat, initially with friends who shared a similar passion.…
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CREATING A UNIQUE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE | With David Trett and Craig Wipperman | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of the Business Spotlight, David Trett shares his journey from college basketball and professional golf to owning Red Bicycle Coffee in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He discusses the challenges of maintaining consistency in customer offerings and the importance of creating a unique customer experience in a competitive market. David c…
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BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU DO AND DON'T GIVE UP | With Joe Lind and Todd Rodden | The Business Spotlight
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Joe Lind is the CEO and a Co-founder of Dinergy Wealth Management, a Cincinnati based financial services firm that focuses on providing a personal touch and service to financial planning, investment management and finding insurance solutions. Joe founded the firm in 2015 after an impressive career in the credit union space both as a technology prov…
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HOW WE HELP IMPROVE SEVERAL BUSINESSES | With Bob Partridge and Mike Moss | The Business Spotlight
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In this interview, we sit down with Bob Partridge, the founder of Training Progress, a powerful training and document management platform designed to help businesses streamline their operations and boost performance. Originally created to replace the inefficiencies of clipboards, pens, and paper, Training Progress has evolved into a comprehensive t…
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HAVE THE RIGHT MINDSET AND THE DESIRE TO CHANGE | With Raul Torres and Dona Kapmeyer | The Business Spotlight
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Raul gave insights on the challenges of running a CPA firm and how he overcame those challenges in order to scale his business. Having the right mindset, the desire to change and learning what was needed to scale his business. When he thanks about success, the first person he thinks of is Jesus Christ. Phone (361) 854-0822 https://www.raultorrescpa…
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ADAPTABILITY AND CUSTOMER FEEDBACK | With Deneil Marie Quinn-Kamm and Craig Wipperman | The Business Spotlight
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Our guest on the Business Spotlight today is Marie Quinn-Kamm, founder of Q-Up. Marie shared her transition from a 20-year career in higher education to launching her own business, inspired by her sister's success in fashion styling. Marie shares the challenges she incurred that she attributes to inadequate market testing that prompted her to pivot…
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IT IS NOT TOO RISKY TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS | With Keith McCabe Mick Corrigan | The Business Spotlight
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Keith McCabe is Director at AVAM Solutions, who are a procurement consultancy business, working on behalf of a wide variety of clients to save them money and solve their commercial problems. You can get in touch with Keith here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/interim-p... 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? …
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WHY IT'S TOUGH TO START A BUSINESS | With Jeffrey Wiberg and Ted Schmidt | The Business Spotlight
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You can get in touch with Jeffrey here on LinkedIn: 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness…
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USE THIS APPROACH TO CLIENT SERVICES | With Jeremy Lamb and Craig Wipperman | The Business Spotlight
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In this episode of the Business Spotlight, Craig Wipperman chats with Jeremy Lamb about his entrepreneurial journey and the growth of the Backlight Group. Jeremy shares how his company transitioned from tiny home construction to a digital marketing agency, now serving 30-40 clients with a growing sales team. They discuss the importance of ethical p…
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In this Business Spotlight, we have the pleasure of hearing from Greg Law, co-owner, with his wife Katy, of Sweet Dreams Furniture and Mattress. It's quickly apparent the gratitude he has for each of their parents and the influence of each has had on their entrepreneurial journey. One of the keys to success he shares is the way they intentionally p…
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You can get in touch with Ruben Pina Jr here on LinkedIn: / ruben-pina-jr-2107756 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businesse…
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In this Business Spotlight episode, host Ted Schmidt interviews Chad Clay from Real Frequency, who shares his journey of expanding his business’s marketing approach beyond referrals and word-of-mouth. Chad discusses the importance of diversifying marketing techniques to include traditional strategies, allowing for greater reach and brand visibility…
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LEVERAGING THE EXPERTISE TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON SOCIETY | With Michael Xie and Heather Frierson | The Business Spotlight
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Join Heather Frierson on the Business Spotlight Podcast as she interviews Michael Xia, founder and CEO of PHD Energy. In this insightful episode, Michael shares his extensive background in battery technology, including his 30 years of academic and professional experience and his work with Professor John Goodenough, the father of the Lithium Ion Bat…
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HOW I CAME UP WITH A DIFFERENT ROUTE TO MARKET | With Mike Gaunt and Tim Roberts | The Business Spotlight
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This is such a great story. And it's about the crreation of childrens stories by Mike Gaunt and his team. It's suberb! Mike can't get a publishing deal which is madness. So he's come up with a different route to market. Enjoy! Turmali is a perfect mystical world, set high in the sky and is made up of seven lands. The lands are connected by Rainbow …
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THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND MENTORSHIP | With Nathan Donham and Heather Frierson | The Business Spotlight
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Join Heather Frierson on the Business Spotlight Podcast as she sits down with Nate Donham, founder and CEO of Freedom Atlantic. In this episode, Heather and Nate dive into the compelling journey of a retired special operations officer who transitioned from the military to entrepreneurship. Nate shares his story of building Freedom Atlantic, a compa…
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FOSTER A CULTURE OF OWNERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY | With Lee Sadd and Simon Marshall | The Business Spotlight
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Join Simon Marshall as he interviews Lee Sadd, Co-owner and Managing Director of Safety & Management Solutions, a leading health and safety consultancy and training provider in Kent. Lee shares his journey from joining the family business in 2008 to expanding its services and becoming Managing Director. They discuss the importance of collaboration,…
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DISCOVER THE POTENTIAL FOR ENORMOUS GROWTH | With Keith O'Neill and Tom O'Kelly | The Business Spotlight
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I recently had the pleasure of interviewing @Keith O'Neill from Novus Diagnostics https://novus-dx.com/ - Keith and his team are developing a novel platform technology to diagnose infections faster than currently possible, initially targeting acute hospital settings. Addressing the significant global issue of sepsis which kills about 11 million peo…
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I MOTIVATE THE TEAM TO THINK CREATIVELY | With Katie Dennis and Mike Moss | The Business Spotlight
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Discover the inspiring story behind Dennis Distribution, a family business with roots that trace back generations. Founded by Katie's great-great-grandfather with just a horse and cart, the company has grown into a successful operation with a fleet of vehicles serving diverse customers. In this video, Katie shares valuable insights gained from her …
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THE IMPORTANCE OF HIRING HONEST AND TRANSPARENT EMPLOYEES | With Lon Gibby and Ted Schmidt | The Business Spotlight
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In this insightful interview, we sit down with Lon Gibby from Giddy Media Group as he opens up about the challenges he's faced while growing his business. From navigating the complexities of expanding to international clients to the critical importance of hiring honest and transparent employees, Lon shares valuable lessons learned over the years. Y…
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THE EVOLUTION OF OUR MARKETING STRATEGY | With Luna Aziz, Joe Feehan, and Heather Frierson | The Business Spotlight
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Join Heather on The Business Spotlight Podcast as she dives into an inspiring conversation with Luna and Joe Feehan, the dynamic founders of Legendairy Milk. In this episode, Heather introduces Luna as the founder and CEO, and Joe as the COO, as they share their remarkable journey from personal breastfeeding challenges to building a thriving busine…
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Recently I had the opportunity to interview @Craig Mulhall, the co-founder of https://powercutclothing.com/ - providing a range of high quality branded athletic and everyday wear available online and through retail outlets such as Dunnes Stores where Powercut has concession shops. With ambition to grow into a global brand, Craig highlights their un…
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