Best Adrian Barker Podcasts (2024)

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Mastering Digital Transformation For Successful Business Change | S6, Ep 7 with Wendy Isaacs 59:14

9h ago59:14

59:14

Looking to lead a successful digital transformation in today’s fast-paced world? In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Wendy Isaacs, Executive Director of Commerce and Experience Delivery at Valtech. Wendy's journey—from the early days of CompuServe to steering modern digital strategies—provides invaluable lessons for navigating change i…

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Unlocking Customer Loyalty: Strategies for Boosting Retention and Profitability | S6, Ep6 - Sam Panzer 51:01

7d ago51:01

51:01

Discover how to maximise customer loyalty and boost profitability with expert insights from Sam Panzer, Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One. In the latest episode of The FODcast, Sam shares his career journey from retail marketing to industry strategy, offering actionable advice on how brands can leverage loyalty programmes, gamification, an…

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The Role of Fractional CTOs and CIOs in Modern Commerce | FODcast Bonus Episode with Simon Lascelles 29:30

16d ago29:30

29:30

Unlock the secrets of successful digital transformation and discover how fractional technology leadership is reshaping mid-market businesses. Join Simon Lascelles, Managing Partner of Business Technology Leaders, for an insightful conversation on the growing popularity of fractional CTO/CIO roles. In our latest chat for The FODcast, Simon helps to …

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Can Omni-Channel Strategies and AI Integration Transform Customer Engagement in Retail? | S6, Ep5 - Simon Suarez 54:16

29d ago54:16

54:16

What are the secrets to revolutionising digital commerce in today’s fast-paced retail landscape? In Episode 5 of the current season of the FODcast, we welcome Simon Suarez, Director of Enterprise Architecture at AbsoluteLabs, who shares his extensive insights into omni-channel strategies and customer engagement. With decades of experience spanning …

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Redefining Executive Roles for Agility and Growth | FODcast Bonus Episode with Michael Barker 36:11

1M ago36:11

36:11

In our latest BONUS FODcast short, we’re joined by Michael Barker, a leader in fractional executive hiring, to explore why mid-market companies are moving towards fractional roles over full-time hires for C-level expertise. Michael shares how companies are increasingly tapping into specialised talent for agility and flexibility in the fast-paced di…

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Modernising Clarks for Tomorrow's Retail Landscape | S6, Ep4 - Meriel Neighbour 47:21

2M ago47:21

47:21

What are the future-proof strategies every retailer needs to adopt? For Episode 4 of the current season of the FODcast, we were joined by multi-award-winning digital commerce leader, Meriel Neighbour, Head of Global Digital Product Delivery and Transformation at Clarks who shared with us the transformational journey of the iconic footwear brand. Wi…

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The Increasing Rise of Fractional Hiring | FODcast Bonus Episode with Adrian Wakefield 33:21

2M ago33:21

33:21

In the second of our FODcast ‘shorts’ with CEO, Tim Roedel, we’re excited to bring you another great discussion on the rising trend of fractional hiring with Adrian Wakefield, Co-Founder of The Digital WoW Group. With over 35 years of experience in delivering technology and digital transformations, Adrian's journey spans from manufacturing and oper…

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The Digital Future of Fitness at PureGym | S6, Ep3 - Lee Pentecost 38:17

2M ago38:17

38:17

Ever wondered how a gym chain can expand from one country to multiple regions using the power of technology? Join us as we sit down for Episode 3 of Season 6 with Lee Pentecost, experienced Tech Leader and currently Group Head of Architecture at PureGym. You’ll hear about Lee’s own career path, from crafting websites in the late '90s to his current…

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Is Fractional Hiring the Key to Composable Success? | FODcast Bonus Episode with Gareth Nutt 26:55

3M ago26:55

26:55

In the first of our FODcast ‘shorts’ with CEO, Tim Roedel, we’re excited to bring you a great discussion on the rising trend of fractional hiring with highly experienced Digital Leader, and Fractional CTO, Gareth Nutt. In our chat with Gareth, we explore the rise of fractional executive leadership in digital transformation projects, and in particul…

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Digital Transformations: Why It Always Comes Back To 'The Why' | S6, Ep2 - Stuart Barker 48:46

3M ago48:46

48:46

Episode 2 of Season 6 is here – and features an insightful conversation on all things ‘digital transformation’ with well-known Digital Leader, Stuart Barker - Technology Enablement & Advisory Practice Lead at International business and technology consultancy, Slalom. With over 25 years of experience in both retail and consulting roles, there are fe…

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Building a Business within E-Commerce | S6, Ep1 - Nathan Lomax 51:58

4M ago51:58

51:58

Welcome to Season 6 of The FODcast by Simply Commerce. This season, we're diving deep into three pivotal areas shaping the future of digital commerce: navigating digital transformation, building a successful eCommerce business, and the innovations driving the sector forward. In our first episode, we chat with Nathan Lomax, co-founder of Quickfire D…

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The FODcast Season 5 | Episode 9 - Season Wrap Up 9:57

5M ago9:57

9:57

In this final episode of Season 5, our host and Director of Client Engagement, James Hodges looks back on the conversations we've had with our guests from across the sector on the continued topic of Composable. This short wrap-up looks at some of the key insights shared with our guests; the challenges faced with real-world examples, mistakes and le…

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The FODcast Season 5 | Episode 8 with Kelly Goetsch 55:20

5M ago55:20

55:20

We are excited to present the finale of Season 5 of our podcast -and our first repeat guest as we welcome back Kelly Goetsch, Chief Strategy Officer at commercetools. With nearly 8 years at commercetools, Kelly transitioned from Chief Product Officer a couple of years ago to his current strategic role – the first of its kind for the cloud-based hea…

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The FODcast Season 5 | Episode 7 with Mikko Mantila 47:25

7M ago47:25

47:25

Welcome to Episode 7 of The FOD: The Future Of All Things Digital - the podcast designed to bring you the latest hot topics and trending discussions across the wider world of eCommerce. In this penultimate episode of Season 5, we were delighted to welcome seasoned digital leader, Mikko Mantila , Co-Founder and CEO of IONA - an award-winning agency …

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The FODcast Season 5 | Episode 6 with Rex Bigger 42:08

7M ago42:08

42:08

Seasoned professional Rex Bigger joined the composable conversation for this episode - the sixth of Season 5. With over 25 years working in the tech and IT sector following a first-class degree in Astrophysics from UCL, Rex has a vast amount of experience with a varied career that has seen him work as a Senior Java Developer for the likes of MTV an…

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The FODcast Season 5 | Episode 5 with Craig Smith & Rico Adler 48:16

8M ago48:16

48:16

Welcome to Episode 5, Season 5 of The FOD: The Future Of All Things Digital - the podcast designed to bring to you the latest hot topics and trending discussions across the wider world of eCommerce. Something a bit different for Episode 5 as we welcome TWO guests to join the conversation about Composable – digital and eCommerce experts Craig Smith …

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The FODcast Season 5 | Episode 4 with Gert van Vliet 55:04

9M ago55:04

55:04

Welcome to Episode 4, Season 5 of The FOD: The Future Of All Things Digital - the podcast designed to bring to you the latest hot topics and trending discussions across the wider world of eCommerce. In this fourth episode we were delighted to welcome digital expert, Gert van Vliet to the ongoing Composable conversation. Gert has many decades of exp…

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The FODcast Season 5 | Episode 3 with Dom Selvon 55:55

10M ago55:55

55:55

Welcome to Episode 3, Season 5 of The FOD: The Future Of All Things Digital - the podcast designed to bring to you the latest hot topics and trending discussions across the wider world of eCommerce. In this third episode we welcome seasoned technology leader, Dom Selvon, to the ongoing discussion on all things Composable. Dom has many decades of ex…

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The FODcast Season 5 | Episode 1 with Michiel Tielemans 40:27

11M ago40:27

40:27

We are BACK with a new season of the Simply Commerce podcast, the show that brings you the latest insights into the future of digital commerce. After a welcome response to Season 4, episodes in this Season continue to have a primary focus on all things Composable. And, while this isn't a new topic per se, it is undoubtedly still a popular one with …

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The FODcast Season 5 | Episode 2 with Tomas A Krag 55:27

11M ago55:27

55:27

Welcome to Episode 2, Season 5 of The FOD: The Future Of All Things Digital - the podcast designed to bring to you the latest hot topics and trending discussions across the wider world of eCommerce. For the second episode of the season, we were delighted to welcome experienced digital leader, Tomas A. Krag to join the discussion on all things Compo…

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Therapy Session with Dr George Pt.1 28:46

11M ago28:46

28:46

At last weeks live AET event in London, George held an open surgery where members of the AET community came to chat with him about their collections and the stories behind the watches. Part Two to follow next week, Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.…

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Community Choice Awards Part 2 32:14

11M ago32:14

32:14

Continuing to look at the trios' favourite watches & brands of the year before the AET Community Choice Awards at their event on December 13th. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/By George Bamford, Andrew McUtchen, Adrian Barker

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The Community Choice Awards Part 1 33:06

11M ago33:06

33:06

With less than a month left of 2023, the guys launch the AET Community Choice Awards and discuss some of their favourite and not so favourite watches of the year. We'd like you to vote for YOUR choices so get involved at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3QQ559T Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEff…

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The FODcast Season 4 | BONUS Episode 8 with Dave Hardiman 38:50

12M ago38:50

38:50

We are delighted to present to you a BONUS episode for Season 4 of our podcast; The FOD, where we chatted in depth with former Head of Software Development at Wiggle, David Hardiman. In our chat with David, we learn more about the retailer’s move to Composable which started in earnest back in 2020 – a move necessitated by an outdated e-commerce inf…

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Dubai Watch Week review 33:19

12M ago33:19

33:19

Fresh from Dubai Watch Week, the guys discuss their highlights of the event. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/By George Bamford, Andrew McUtchen, Adrian Barker

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The Kindness Episode 29:39

12M ago29:39

29:39

November 13th saw World Kindness Day, so the trio decided to discuss community and acts of kindness within the watch industry. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/By George Bamford, Andrew McUtchen, Adrian Barker

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Ep. 7 - From Retro to Rage 14:48

12M ago14:48

14:48

NOTE: Apologies for the terrible sound in this (mercifully short) episode. One of the co-hosts forgot to switch off his webcam mic and promptly recorded the whole episode. We don't believe in publicly shaming said co-host, but it wasn't Adam.By Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson

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Behind the Manufacturer's Curtain 36:27

12M ago36:27

36:27

Fresh from a visit to the Bremont headquarters, Andrew discusses with George and Adrian the topic of seeing the magic of the brands at close hand. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/By George Bamford, Andrew McUtchen, Adrian Barker

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New Releases 35:14

1y ago35:14

35:14

With George back, the guys discuss some of their picks amongst the brand-new watch releases. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/By George Bamford, Andrew McUtchen, Adrian Barker

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When do we know when pull the trigger on a new watch? 37:39

1y ago37:39

37:39

With George still away, Marcus returns in this episode, where the trio discusses how and when you know when the right time is to pull that trigger on a new watch purchase. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/…

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What is it about Tudor and Marcus Flack? 33:53

1y ago33:53

33:53

With George being away, Adrian and Andrew are joined by AET's Marcus and they discuss why Tudor has Marcus firmly in their grip. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/By George Bamford, Andrew McUtchen, Adrian Barker

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Team Ikuzawa 23:31

1y ago23:31

23:31

George recently returned from Japan following the launch of the TAG HEUER CARRERA TEAM IKUZAWA BY BAMFORD watch. Listen as Andrew, George, and Adrian discuss the trip, watch tourism, and the launch itself. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/…

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The FODcast Season 4 | Episode 7 - Season Wrap Up 8:36

1y ago8:36

8:36

In this final episode of Season 4, our host and Director of Client Engagement, James Hodges looks back on the conversations we've had with our guests from across the sector on the hot topic of Composable. This short wrap-up looks at some of the key insights shared with our guests; the challenges faced with real-world examples, mistakes and learning…

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Nomos 28:16

1y ago28:16

28:16

Andrew recently visited Nomos in Glashütte and recounts the trip to Adrian and George. They also discuss service watches and a sex therapist. As you do. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/By George Bamford, Andrew McUtchen, Adrian Barker

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Blancpain - The Debrief 38:20

1y ago38:20

38:20

So now the hype is settling down, how has the Blancpain X Swatch collab landed? What has this meant for the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 3 launch? Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/By George Bamford, Andrew McUtchen, Adrian Barker

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Subscriber Q&A 3 29:10

1y ago29:10

29:10

Having been chastised by subscriber Rod in an earlier podcast, we think we're getting better at these Q&As now so a huge thank you to all the subscribers who sent in their questions! Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/…

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Ep. 6 - '80s Ad Nauseam 2:01:54

1y ago2:01:54

2:01:54

In this episode, Adam and Keith seek to list the most irritating TV adverts of the 1980s. For more information and tickets to their live event in Birmingham (14th Oct 23), just follow the following link - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/inchgate-publishing/meet-the-time-travellers/2023-10-14/19:00/t-mozavyn…

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Blancpain x Swatch - post launch thoughts 31:14

1y ago31:14

31:14

The event has been and gone. Did the real-life hype match the pre-hype predictions? With Adrian back amongst it all this week, hear what the guys thought. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/By George Bamford, Andrew McUtchen, Adrian Barker

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Back To The Future with Blancpain X Swatch 39:30

1y ago39:30

39:30

Saturday saw the release of the Blancpain X Swatch. Will it emulate the same hype as the Omega MoonSwatch? With Adrian away in far flung fields, Andrew & George are joined by a very special guest co-host, the brilliant Andrew Morgan from Watchfinder. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime htt…

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Will we buy Rolex off the shelf again? 33:56

1y ago33:56

33:56

Imagining a world where Rolex comes back to retail is what Andrew, Adrian and George discuss in this latest episode. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/By George Bamford, Andrew McUtchen, Adrian Barker

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Ep. 5 - Salt & Vinegar on That? 1:46:23

1y ago1:46:23

1:46:23

In this episode, Adam and Keith aim to list the quirkiest items found on the traditional chip shop menu. Listener discretion is advised, particularly if you enjoy the occasional saveloy.By Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson

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Rolex buys Bucherer - what does this mean? 32:16

1y ago32:16

32:16

The big news this week was the Rolex purchase of Bucherer. What does this mean for the rest of the luxury watch brands and indeed for Rolex themselves? Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/By George Bamford, Andrew McUtchen, Adrian Barker

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Buying Vintage Watches 29:49

1y ago29:49

29:49

Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/By George Bamford, Andrew McUtchen, Adrian Barker

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The FODcast Season 4 | Episode 6 with Felix Alonso - embracing the customisation capability that comes with Composable 43:59

1y ago43:59

43:59

Here is the SIXTH Episode of Season FOUR of the Simply Commerce podcast, the show that brings you the latest insights into the future of digital commerce. Our guest for the latest episode is Felix Alonso, Systems Architect at leading cycling clothing brand, Rapha. In our chat for the FOD, Felix talks to us about the move to Composable which started…

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The FODcast Season 4 | Episode 5 with Alexander Ives - breaking up a self-built monolithic system 44:27

1y ago44:27

44:27

We're now FIVE episodes into Season FOUR of the Simply Commerce podcast, the show that brings you the latest insights into the future of digital commerce. Our guest for the fifth episode is Alexander Ives, Director of Enterprise Systems at leading British clothing brand, Boden. In our chat for the FOD, Alex talks to us about the digital transformat…

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Subscriber Q&A Part 2: Semi-disaster! 30:42

1y ago30:42

30:42

This Q&A part 2 is because we like to talk and you guys like the ask deep questions, so doing a single Q&A episode wasn't possible. However, in this episode, we cover more questions! Cheers, AET Team Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/…

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Watches in Movies - do we care? 28:11

1+ y ago28:11

28:11

George, Andrew and Adrian talk about watches in the new Barbie and Oppenheimer movies. Does it have an impact if a watch is seen in a movie? Do we actually care about which watches are in movies? Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/…

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Ep. 4 - Retail Fail 2:00:42

1+ y ago2:00:42

2:00:42

In this episode, Adam and Keith aim to list the big retail names of the past that crashed and burned.By Adam Eccles & Keith A Pearson

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Subscriber Q&A - July 2023 27:17

1+ y ago27:17

27:17

Hi, Effers! In this episode, Andrew, Adrian and George answer your questions. Well, not many as we like to talk! You guys asked a lot of questions, so we are going to sprinkle these across the coming weeks. Cheers, AET. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.ef…

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Threads - what this new social media means for watches 27:38

1+ y ago27:38

27:38

Andrew, George and Adrian discuss social media and the watch community and if Instagram's new Threads is good or bad. Stay in touch with us at: https://abouteffingtime.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@AboutEffingTime https://www.instagram.com/about.effing.time/By George Bamford, Andrew McUtchen, Adrian Barker

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