If you're on the startup battlefield, Startup Stories brings you news from the next trench. Startup Founder Adam Callow talks to founders and gets their first-hand stories, BS free and with actionable insight for entrepreneurs. Fail tales, growth hacks, lessons learned and the moments that changed everything - that's why you need to get Startup Stories.
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Click here to support mine and Sam's new podcast Infraction by Subscribing, Rating & Reviewing. Business on a Beanbag episode description: How hard actually is it to own a business? Join your hosts Adam Baskill and Tom Bates as they dive into the vibrant business mind of Adam Callow CCO of The Growth Foundation. Adam C has a wealth of experience st…
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The Unseen Beauty of Scaling Back with Sam Wilcox
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Episode Overview: In this engaging episode, Adam catches up with Sam Wilcox. Beyond the warmth and casual banter lies a profound conversation about personal growth, business reevaluation, and the quest for simplicity. Sam shares his rollercoaster journey through the entrepreneurial landscape, from expanding a business to embracing minimalism in wor…
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Measure what matters with John Doerr- well worth your time: https://youtu.be/L4N1q4RNi9I?si=Dosg0NSL1dxxmcRM Great episode of My First Million to: https://youtu.be/rcEXzUMd-rg *AI powered Show Notes Below* When I realised that my calendar was more of a chaotic collage than a roadmap to my aspirations, I knew it was time for a change. Enter the pers…
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Reflections after dinner last night with 'The Network'
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AI Powered show notes: (00:00) Community Networking Dinner Reflections This chapter finds me reflecting on the value of community and connection after a network dinner, despite a restless night on the couch due to my son's minor injury. I explore the importance of finding your tribe and the energy that comes from being surrounded by like-minded ind…
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"I haven't seen my family in 2 years and 6 months." Last week, as I wrapped up my final meeting in Dubai, a casual taxi ride back to the hotel turned into one of the most memorable and reflective moments of my trip. The driver greeted me with a warm smile that immediately drew me into conversation. It turns out even in Dubai I can't hide my lack of…
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"Should I explore content marketing?" - Listener Question
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AI Driven Chapters & Show Notes Below Content Marketing for Removals and Storage This chapter addresses whether a traditional removals and storage company should venture into content marketing or stick to its established methods. I share insights on the effectiveness of content marketing for generating brand trust and discuss the AIDA framework—Att…
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8 Podcast recommendations post here. 7 Book recommendations post here. Three takeaways from this podcast with Paul 1️⃣ Hard Work 2️⃣ Helicopter View 3️⃣ Fairness I had an absolute blast with this one, especially in the post pod conversation where there's a good chance our dad's met (and given the wheeler dealer nature of them both, one likely owed …
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Reflections on a Year of Building, Branding, and Balancing [TN001]
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Join The Network by going to thenetwork.adamcallow.com (working on buying a better domain 😊). (00:00) Reflections on 2023 (07:30) Managing Sales Teams and Culture Diversity (12:00) Business and Work-Life Balance Lessons (24:33) Struggling With Focus and Prioritisation (34:07) Building Influence in Your Industry (41:22) Building Personal and Corpora…
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Join The Network by visiting thenetwork.adamcallow.com (I tried to get a better domain but after 30m gave up 😊).
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Military experience. Your competitive advantage [TRWTG Podcast]
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*** This episode was recorded for 'The right way to grow' podcast *** In this episode we're joined by Ben, Founder of Redeployable, a company on a mission to make military experience your competitive advantage. Ben shares his story of moving from military service to entrepreneurship and technology. As a military veteran himself, he highlights the…
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TN000: Hiring Challenges | Personal Branding | Rising Interest Rates | Instagram's Threads
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** We take a transcript of the show and get AI to write our show notes - let us know what you think of them ** Welcome to another insightful episode of our podcast, where we dove into a plethora of topics, each as intriguing as the last. Topic 1: Navigating Hiring Challenges in Practical Industries Tommy kicked off the discussion by shedding light …
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Paying someone more than myself - Listener Question | Ep. 440
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This podcast shares the highs, the lows and all the learnings from running a small business... and now, what it's like leaving that business and starting a new chapter.In this episode we get into: Should I pay someone more than me in my own business How to think about taking risks on hiring What's the future of the podcast Any questions or just wan…
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This podcast shares the highs, the lows and all the learnings from running a small business... and now, what it's like leaving that business and starting a new chapter.In this episode we get into: Importance of getting our your own way Adam being rocky Reframing Expert Trades Any questions or just want to say hi, email us on harrison@experttrades.c…
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Starting something new. One way to think about - Listener Question | Ep. 438
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This podcast shares the highs, the lows and all the learnings from running a small business... and now, what it's like leaving that business and starting a new chapter.In this episode we get into: A listener wants to start a new business and shares their thinking One way to think about your personal goals and what you're optimising for Any question…
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Being on brand | Starting a community - Listener Question | Ep. 437
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This podcast shares the highs, the lows and all the learnings from running a small business... and now, what it's like leaving that business and starting a new chapter.In this episode we get into: Moving from being an entrepreneur to employee and navigating a different brand How to start recruiting for a community - listener question Any questions …
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Join The Network | Family to Team | Accountancy as a tool - Listener Question | Ep. 436
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This podcast shares the highs, the lows and all the learnings from running a small business... and now, what it's like leaving that business and starting a new chapter.In this episode we get into: What 'The Network' is, how often we plan to meet and how to get involved Getting the most out of your accountant How we moved from a 'family' culture to …
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Setting 5 year goals - Listener Question | Ep. 435
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This podcast shares the highs, the lows and all the learnings from running a small business... and now, what it's like leaving that business and starting a new chapter.In this episode we get into: How to set five year goals in the business How to get value from a PA / EA Any questions or just want to say hi, email us on harrison@experttrades.com. D…
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This podcast shares the highs, the lows and all the learnings from running a small business... and now, what it's like leaving that business and starting a new chapter.In this episode we get into: How budgets and team structure has changed Pitching process has changed - here's how Balancing the transition Any questions or just want to say hi, email…
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Toughest question yet and some coaching on collaborating with the competition | Ep. 433
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This podcast shares the highs, the lows and all the learnings from running a small business... and now, what it's like leaving that business and starting a new chapter.In this episode we get into: Key learnings from going from CEO to Chairman How to empower a team How to tackle collaborating with your competition Any questions or just want to say h…
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We had a plan. We didn't stick to it - Starting a business in 2023 (Kind of) | Ep. 432
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The goal of this show was to bring some actionable ideas to the podcast to help aspiring founders looking to start something in 2023.Well there are definitely some gems in the episode, but you've got to ho digging to find them We end up sharing ideas on: The recession Cost of living crisis Crypto Winter and Web3 Tech AI and the impact of ChatGPT on…
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I Quit. Goodbye Harrison | Startup Diary 431
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After nearly two long years of not being on the mic’s, yes, we’re back and boy are we excited. In this episode we share everything that’s gone on since 15th Feb 2021 (the last time we were on the mics together.)Topics covered: Impacts of covid Breaking up with investors Rebranding Closing down a key service Rebuilding the business Leaving the day t…
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Big milestone, quick update 😊 | Startup Diary 430
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"I just had to jump on the mic and share this with you as soo many of you have been around since episode one. Wishing you all the hapiness, health and success in the world. Email me 😄" - Adam Callow
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A few thoughts on bringing in a leadership team | Startup Diary 429
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A solo show today from Adam sharing some thoughts on how he has bought on a Director into the business, key learnings and next steps to continue building out the leadership team in Expert Trades.
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Rock, Paper, Scissors | Startup Diary 429
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In todays show we jump on the mics and discuss what's going on in each of our business worlds right now. Amazon links to the gear we use to podcast: Zoom H6 Handy Recorder: https://amzn.to/2Jp14uA Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone: https://amzn.to/2UqvDq1 Adjustable Mic stands: https://amzn.to/2wNODFI Simple Pop filters: https://a…
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People before profits | Startup Diary 428
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We're back at it for 2021 feeling energised after the break and diving straight in to a hot topic! We take a look at and discuss Adam's approach to hiring people into the business. Join our Network of likeminded entrepreneurs, get involved in the discussions and help support the show: nbs.fm/network Have a question you want answering on the show? E…
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