Best Ian & Tracey Podcasts (2024)

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Husband and Wife Team Rachel and Ciaran - ''Suddenly I was the business of the week, and I'd never done a Zoom call!'' 47:31

11d ago47:31

47:31

In this weeks episode we are talking to married business partners Rachel and Cairan Mc Kenna, of Woodhazel Consulting . In this episode, we really enjoyed our chat with this lovely couple all the way from Dublin, Ireland, Rachel and Ciaran, of Woodhazel Consulting. Listen as they share their story about working together as a married couple and succ…

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Episode 14. August 2024 24:01

13d ago24:01

24:01

There's BREAKING NEWS (gossip!) in the August episode of the podcast about one of Portishead most talked about issues! Plus we have the latest on the Portishead to Pill railway line, Clarence House celebrates it's 1st birthday with something special AND some great news for Cafe Lido fans ... So sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead! Powered by Paris…

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Friday Fix - Alan Pilkington ''There's so many businesses out there that get burnt by digital agences!'' 31:46

27d ago31:46

31:46

Hello and welcome to our bonus episode, the Friday Fix. Where we chat with either a member of our In Business networking community, or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics, providing you with th…

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Friday Fix - Dave Plunkett ''I help brands, identify, nurture and scale referral and partnership opportunities' 27:24

1M ago27:24

27:24

Hello and welcome to our bonus episode, the Friday Fix. Where we chat with either a member of our In Business networking community, or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics, providing you with th…

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Episode 13. July 2024 29:51

1M ago29:51

29:51

On July's podcast, the latest developments on the High Street and its great news for a local retailer, we look ahead to a busy month of summer events including the Portishead Summer Show and discover the origins of Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, one of our much-loved local attractions. So sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead! Powered by Parish Wharf Leisure …

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Friday Fix - Chelsea Talbot ''I facilitate between business and influencers'' 35:48

2M ago35:48

35:48

Hello and welcome to our bonus episode, the Friday Fix. Where we chat with either a member of our In Business networking community, or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics, providing you with th…

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Episode 12. June 2024 20:30

2M ago20:30

20:30

In the June episode of the podcast we do a deep dive into one of our beloved local businesses. Tracie Fry caught up with Yav and Alex to tell us the history of The Port in the precinct, from micro-brewery, survival through Covid, to the present and exciting plans for future. So sit back, relax and enjoy Portishead!…

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Friday Fix - Simon Treen '' I want to get a big sample of people (1,000) and I've given myself ten years to do it...''10years to do it 33:11

2M ago33:11

33:11

Hello and welcome to our bonus episode, the Friday Fix. Where we chat with either a member of our In Business networking community, or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics, providing you with th…

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Friday Fix - Sal Poyser '' The product idea was spurred by the litter picking we'd always done!'' 29:51

3M ago29:51

29:51

Hello and welcome to our bonus episode, the Friday Fix. Where we chat with either a member of our In Business networking community, or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics, providing you with th…

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Episode 11. May 2024 35:49

4M ago35:49

35:49

This month Downsy, Tracey and Tracie have the latest on Portishead parking charges, speak to Liz Ward from Parish Wharf Leisure Centre about her life and the latest charity challenge. Plus ... what is the 'Portishead Bermuda Triangle' ?!!! Sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead!By Ian Downs, Tracey Fowler and Tracie Fry.

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Husband and Wife Team Emily and Alan - ''We're really more about the people and fun and helping people achieve stuff'' 44:42

4M ago44:42

44:42

In this weeks episode we are talking to married business partners Emily and Alan Braithwaite, of Yellow Tuxedo . In this episode, we really enjoyed our chat with this lovely couple Emily and Alan, the founders of Yellow Tuxedo, online visibility specialists based in. They share their story of how they started their business, how they help their cli…

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Episode 10. April 2024 28:36

4M ago28:36

28:36

On Episode Number 10 - We discuss the proposed changes to parking in Portishead, why colour is important to your local business and chat to local author Chris Nott about his new book. Plus a full rundown of activities and events in Portishead in April. Sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead!

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Friday Fix - Dan Holland '' Disengaged employees are costing the UK economy around £70 Billion per year!'' 32:40

5M ago32:40

32:40

Hello and welcome to our bonus episode, the Friday Fix. Where we chat with either a member of our In Business networking community, or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics, providing you with th…

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Friday Fiz - Neil Roberts '' It's hard sometimes as a salesperson to let an opportunity go!' 24:05

5M ago24:05

24:05

Hello and welcome to our bonus episode, the Friday Fix. A bonus episode that will hopefully, help propel you or your business to new heights! As we chat with either a member of our In Business networking community, or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets,…

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Episode 9. March 2024 40:18

6M ago40:18

40:18

On Episode Number 9 - We talk potholes, boats and have a full round-up of what you can get up to over Easter here in Portishead! Plus our special guest Sarah Prichard tells us all about her amazing charity Be More Ben. Sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead!By Ian Downs, Tracey Fowler and Tracie Fry.

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Friday Fix - Matt Sturgess ''To my mind, the mind it's the most amazing piece of kit we've got'' 32:34

6M ago32:34

32:34

Hello and welcome to our bonus episode, the Friday Fix. A bonus episode that will hopefully, help propel you or your business to new heights! As we chat with either a member of our In Business networking community, or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets,…

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Friday Fix - Fliss Lee - '' Your customer journey is important because it creates the best brand experience for your audience'' 29:55

6M ago29:55

29:55

Prepare for a bonus episode that will propel you or your business to new heights! As we chat with either a member of our In Business networking community, or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics…

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Episode 8. February 2024 31:35

6M ago31:35

31:35

On Episode Number 8 - Downsy, Tracey and Tracie discuss the latest on the Portishead Railway project, plus there's ideas for Valentines Day in our town and our special guest is general manager of The Windmill Pub Chris Bosse who has some exciting news for the future of the pub. Sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead!…

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Husband and Wife Team Amy and Chris - ''I wouldn't say sleepless nights, it was sleepless weeks!'' 36:38

7M ago36:38

36:38

In this weeks episode we are talking to married business partners Amy and Chris Hall, of Littlebig Creative . In this episode, we talk to Amy and Chris, the founders of Littlebig Creative, a creative agency based in Harrogate. They share their story of how they started their business, how they help their clients with web design, branding, and digit…

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Episode 7. January 2024 35:54

7M ago35:54

35:54

On Episode Number 7 - We start 2024 with a look at New Year's resolutions including how to achieve your health and fitness goals with special guest Joe Chapman a personal trainer and class instructor from our new sponsor Parish Wharf Leisure Centre. There's also good news for football fans in Portishead and we ask the big question ... should the Po…

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Friday Fix -Chris Wison - '' What do I really want to do? Two words kept coming up servitude and health!'' 36:41

7M ago36:41

36:41

Prepare for a bonus episode that will propel you or your business to new heights! As we chat with either a member of our In Business networking community, or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics…

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Friday Fix -Trisha Hewitt - '' Think about how you show up online, your employer brand'' 26:08

8M ago26:08

26:08

Prepare for a bonus episode that will propel your business to new heights! We're chatting with either a member of our In Business networking group, or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics, provi…

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Episode 6. December 2023 33:40

9M ago33:40

33:40

On Episode Number 6 - The Festive special! Everything you need to know to make the most of the festive season in Portishead. We talk Christmas lights and the Posset Christmas market, share our tips on how to be stress free this Yuletide and our special guest is Campbell Grant the owner of Venga on the high street who shares his secrets for the perf…

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Business and life partners Team Mandy and Stephen - ''I was aprehensive at first and a bit out of my comfort zone...'' 32:49

9M ago32:49

32:49

In this weeks episode we are talking to life partners and business partners Mandy Wilson and Stephen of Cree Digital. Join us as we delve into their journey of building a business together as both life and business partners. Mandy and Stephen will be sharing their ups and downs, lessons learned, and the unique dynamics of working side by side. List…

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Episode 5. October/November 2023 35:46

10M ago35:46

35:46

On Episode Number 5 - We talk Fireworks, Remembrance Sunday and Christmas lights, plus there's a chat to Tanya Marriott about the Singing Children of Africa Party tour who paid Portishead a visit in October. Sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead!By Ian Downs, Tracey Fowler and Tracie Fry.

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Friday Fix - Alan Lazenby ''What's Your Number?'' 26:27

10M ago26:27

26:27

Prepare for a bonus episode that will propel your business to new heights! We're chatting with a member of our In Business networking group or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics, providing you…

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Friday Fix - Rachel Surtees ''70% of employees say that their manager is more impactful on their mental health than either a therapist or a doctor...'' 32:23

10M ago32:23

32:23

Prepare for a bonus episode that will propel your business to new heights! We're chatting with a member of our In Business networking group or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics, providing you…

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Friday Fix - Jamie Marshall ''There's never been a time like now where a small start up can compete with some of the bigger organisations'''' 32:41

11M ago32:41

32:41

Prepare for a bonus episode that will propel your business to new heights! We're chatting with a member of our In Business networking group or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics, providing you…

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Episode 4. September 2023 38:52

11M ago38:52

38:52

On Episode number 4 - Nicola Holland and Geoff Lucas from ArtPort talk about the up coming Portishead Arts Festival, we get an update on the latest happenings in the High Street and reveal some great news about Enjoy Portishead Magazine itself! Sit back, relax and Enjoy Portishead!By Ian Downs, Tracey Fowler and Tracie Fry.

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Friday Fix - Sam Hollis ''My business is in the UK, my clients are based in the UK, the only thing about my business that isn't in the UK is me!'' 32:40

12M ago32:40

32:40

Prepare for a bonus episode that will propel your business to new heights! We're chatting with a member of our In Business networking group or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics, providing you…

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Friday Fix - Vicky Poole ''Is your offer of £35 million, still on the table?'' 36:16

1y ago36:16

36:16

Prepare for a bonus episode that will propel your business to new heights! We're chatting with a member of our In Business networking group or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics, providing you…

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Friday Fix - Judy Parsons ''It was 2012 when I realised what a powerful platform LinkedIn is for business development!'' 31:35

1y ago31:35

31:35

Prepare for a bonus episode that will propel your business to new heights! We're chatting with a member of our In Business networking group or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics, providing you…

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Episode 3. July/August 2023 30:20

1y ago30:20

30:20

On Episode Number 3, we celebrate 160 years of The Portishead Summer Show and why the organisers need your help and look ahead to 'That'll Be The Day' one of the town's much loved live events. So sit back, relax and enjoy Portishead.By Ian Downs, Tracey Fowler and Tracie Fry.

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Husband and Wife Team Amelia and Graham - ''We face a lot of similar challenges... ''' 29:15

1y ago29:15

29:15

In this weeks episode we are talking to married business partners Amelia and Graham Pierrepoint , of Mr Pointer Copywriting. Join us as we delve into their fascinating journey of building a business together as both life and business partners. Amelia and Graham will be sharing their ups and downs, lessons learned, and the unique dynamics of working…

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Business Partners Jen & Nikki ''We exist to support small businesses with their marketing'' 43:33

1y ago43:33

43:33

In this weeks episode we are talking to business partners and best friends Nikki Wallis and Jen Whitfield of Tea & Marketing. Tea & Marketing is run by two tea-drinking, York-based marketers - Jen Whitfield and Nikki Wallis. Combining Jen’s strategy and digital marketing background and Nikki’s content and copywriting experience, Tea & Marketing off…

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Husband and Wife Team Pat and Regina - ''If were having a rough day we say can I have a 20 second hug?''' 40:26

1y ago40:26

40:26

In this weeks episode we are talking to married business partners Pat and Regina Schober, of Poetica Marketing. Listen as Regina and Pat share with us their experience of building a marketing and events business together as both life and business partners. Poetica Marketing was established in 2018 by Patrick Schober, who aimed to provide exceptiona…

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Episode 2. May/June 2023 34:12

1y ago34:12

34:12

On Episode two we talk to a local vicar who didn't believe in God, go behind the scenes with Portishead in Bloom and unbust the mystery of a phenomenon that occurs at 3pm on the 3rd of every month ... So sit back, relax and enjoy Portishead.By Ian Downs, Tracey Fowler and Tracie Fry.

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Friday Fix - James Hall, ''People are either scared of the attic or the basement, and I'm going to take you into the one you're most scared of!'' 24:07

1+ y ago24:07

24:07

Prepare for a bonus episode that will propel your business to new heights! We're chatting with a member of our In Business networking group or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise. Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics, providing you…

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Business Partners Matt and Sam ''We came up with an idea for a fish and chip shop called 'The Mad Batter'...'' 31:38

1+ y ago31:38

31:38

In this weeks episode we are talking to business partners Matt Wheeler and Sam Taylor , of Madeby.Studio. Listen as Sam Taylor and Matt Wheeler share with us their experience of building their business, Madeby.Studio Matt, Sam and their team develop forward-thinking brands and digital solutions for progressive businesses. They immerse ourselves int…

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Friday Fix - Victoria Brennan, ''I focuss on what I call the Inner Works'' - Improving Your Self Image 30:32

1+ y ago30:32

30:32

This is our bonus episode, where we speak to one of our In Business networking members or another business owner on a particular subject in their area of expertise. Each week we ask our expert to focus on a particular topic, giving us their thoughts, ideas, tips and advice. This week we have, Victoria Brennan of Victoria Brennan, Personal and Profe…

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Episode 1. Tracey and Tracie 19:36

1+ y ago19:36

19:36

On Episode one, what better way to kick off than with an indepth chat to both Tracey and Tracie about their hopes and aspirations for Enjoy Portishead magazine. So sit back, relax and enjoy Portishead ...By Ian Downs, Tracey Fowler and Tracie Fry.

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Husband and Wife Team Kelly and James - '' The business network for people that like people!'' 49:47

1+ y ago49:47

49:47

In this weeks episode we are talking to married business partners Kelly and James West, of TheONLE networking. Listen as Kelly and James share with us their experience of building a networking business together as both life and business partners. James met Kelly at a networking event in 2017. After getting married and setting up their web design bu…

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Friday Fix - Mark Jarvis, ''Which came first the Sales Pipeline or the Relationship Pipeline?'' - PART 2 31:19

1+ y ago31:19

31:19

This is PART 2 of our bonus episode, where we speak to one of our In Business networking members or another business owner on a particular subject in their area of expertise. Each week we ask our expert to focus on a particular topic, giving us their thoughts, ideas, tips and advice. In Part 2 this week we have Mark Jarvis – Business Mentor, Mark J…

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Enjoy Portishead Podcast Trailer 1:11

1+ y ago1:11

1:11

An introduction to the Enjoy Portishead Podcast coming soon ...By Ian Downs, Tracey Fowler and Tracie Fry.

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Friday Fix - Mark Jarvis, ''Which came first the Sales Pipeline or the Relationship Pipeline?'' - PART1 22:30

1+ y ago22:30

22:30

This is our bonus episode, where we speak to one of our In Business networking members or another business owner on a particular subject in their area of expertise. Each week we ask our expert to focus on a particular topic, giving us their thoughts, ideas, tips and advice. This week we have Mark Jarvis – Business Mentor, Mark Jarvis Academy for Sc…

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Friday Fix - James Robinson, ''There's always a positive outlook from asset finance'' 22:27

1+ y ago22:27

22:27

This is our bonus episode, where we speak to one of our In Business networking members or another business owner on a particular subject in their area of expertise. Each week we ask our expert to focus on a particular topic, giving us their thoughts, ideas, tips and advice. This week we have, James Robinson of Next Step Asset Finance. James is an i…

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Friday Fix - Sarah Johnston, ''It's really important to define your dream client avatar'' 26:18

1+ y ago26:18

26:18

This is our bonus episode, where we speak to one of our In Business networking members or another business owner on a particular subject in their area of expertise. Each week we ask our expert to focus on a particular topic, giving us their thoughts, ideas, tips and advice. This week we have, Sarah Johnston of Sarah Johnston Consultancy Ltd. Sarah …

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Husband and Wife Team Gina & Craig - '' There was some nuggets of advice in there but it was overwhelming!'' 36:59

1+ y ago36:59

36:59

In this weeks episode we are talking to married business partners Gina and Craig Jackson, of Write Here, Right Now Content Creators. Listen as Gina and Craig share with us their experience of building a business together as both life and business partners. Gina and Craig specialise in content writing for time-stretched startups and small businesses…

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Husband and Wife Team Claire & Anthony - ''It's like jumping off a cliff and growing wings on the way down!'' 37:22

2y ago37:22

37:22

In this weeks episode we are talking to married business partners Claire and Anthony Ackers. Listen as Claire and Ant share with us their experience of building a business together as both life and business partners. Claire Ackers is an Authenticity & Sales Mindset Coach, she helps values-led entrepreneurs and business owners to have massive busine…

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Friday Fix - Andrew Miller, ''The Journey of Business is the Journey of Self'' 29:49

2y ago29:49

29:49

This is our bonus episode, where we speak to one of our In Business networking members or another business owner on a particular subject in their area of expertise. Each week we ask our expert to focus on a particular topic, giving us their thoughts, ideas, tips and advice. This week we have, Andrew Miller the founder of Business Enjoyment. A busin…

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