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At 21 years old, my business went bankrupt - fast forward 10 years later, and I built a 7-figure business in just 12 months, all off the back of my personal brand. And I'm not alone. In this podcast, I peer behind the curtain of some of the biggest personal brands - and entrepreneurs of today. We rift on their challenges, their failures, their lessons and wins... and I know you'll get as much value from listening to these conversations as I had from having them.
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Welcome visionary leaders, marketers, founders, and entrepreneurs! Oana Leonte is a seasoned marketer with a track record at Disney, Warner, Nickelodeon, and PUMA, and is inviting you to explore the world of meaningful, people-centric brand stories. Join us on this journey to uncover the future of unmatched branding and positioning, scaling your business, and making a profound impact. Our guests, whether famous or under-the-radar, share their processes, failures, lessons, and actionable stra ...
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The Business Buying Strategies Podcast comes from The Dealmaker's Academy, the world's leading training on buying and selling businesses - without risking your own money! Each week we talk to leading experts, discuss business buying strategies, offer hints and tips and cover the essential skills you will need to buy and sell businesses effectively.
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A Podcast hosted by me - Tarek - who's paying 9 GRAND a year to go to University but has no idea what he wants to do with his life!? So... I decided to start a Podcast (since that's what everyone's doing these days) and sit down with guests from around the world to hear more about their stories, in the hopes that I can figure out what I want to do with my life!? So, if you want to listen to a podcast with some CRAZY guests with even CRAZIER stories, you've come to the right place all without ...
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Want to BOOST your personal brand for less than the price of a coffee a day? Check out the new GET KLOWT platform to unleash the potential of your personal brand. This week I am joined by Stef Sword Williams - Founder and Author of F*ck Being Humble, which has sold over 10,000 copies along In this episode, Stef shares how her experiences early on i…
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Building a personal brand can be daunting, particularly in a corporate setting where fear of judgment often looms large. Join me as I chat with Amelia Sordell, the founder of Klowt, The Personal Branding Agency. Amelia sheds light on her incredible journey and the impact that personal branding can have on someone's life and career. Her story is a t…
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In this episode of Branded Moments, I reflect on my conversation with Ash Dykes - an explorer, extreme athlete, motivational speaker and 3x World First Record Holder. Ash and I discuss how he went about planning his most incredible challenge attempt with an extremely limited budget, something that we drew comparisons to the world of business with. …
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In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, we return for the second part of our 2024 round-up. In this episode, we hear more business buying success stories from our Mastermind clients, personal brand expert Amelia Sordell offers practical tips for building your personal brand and attracting more business buying opportunities and M&A lawyer Joh…
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This week I am looking back at a conversation I had with Elfried Samba - the CEO of Butterfly 3ffect, a leading social media agency focused on connecting brands to culture and delivering industry-leading marketing. In this episode, Elfried shares how he revolutionised Gymshark's online presence, playing a pivotal role in growing its fitness communi…
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In this episode of Branded Moments, I reflect on my conversation with Ayesha Perry-Iqbal, a passionate speaker and women's rights advocate. Ayesha and I discuss the importance of joining the right social media conversations and avoiding ones that are best left alone. If you want to watch my full episode with Tova, you can listen to it on all podcas…
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In this compilation episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan takes us through various key insights and practical tips for acquiring businesses without risking personal capital. The episode features highlights from a recent talk about the buy and build strategy given at the Marbella retreat, emphasising the importance of getting acquisition f…
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This week I am joined by some of my awesome team at Klowt - Danielle Mimoni (Marketing Manager), Dan Shale (Copywriter) and Sophie Binns (Social Media Manager)! In this episode, the team shares tips and tricks for growing a strong personal brand in 2024, the importance of employer branding, how controversy can be a strategic tool in your marketing,…
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In this episode of Branded Moments, I reflect on my conversation with Tova Leigh - the employment lawyer turned social media influencer, activist and comedian. Vicky and I discuss what Feminism really means, why people are misunderstanding the term, and how men can support the cause for women's equality. If you want to watch my full episode with To…
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Exciting Updates: New Website, Free Business Buying Toolkit, and Upcoming Events. In this episode, Jonathan shares exciting updates from The Dealmakers Academy, including a brand new website and a free Business Buying Toolkit - packed with 17 valuable resources. Jonathan explains the importance of the toolkit for anyone interested in buying a busin…
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This week I am joined by Jonny Sitton - Founder and CEO at My 1st Years - Europe’s largest personalised gifting company. In this episode, Jonny shares how he went from finding e-commerce success with an eBay store in his university bedroom to running Europe's largest personalised gifting company which produces up to 15,000 items a day! We discuss t…
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In this episode of Branded Moments, I reflect on my conversation with Steven Bartlett's newest business partner - Ben Gallagher of Luxe Collective Fashion. Ben shares how he used TikTok and Instagram to blow up his business and shares the exact social media strategy that can be used by any business in any industry. Since we sat down to have this co…
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In this episode of Business Buying Strategies Jonathan sits continues his conversation with Steve, a mastermind member who built a £7 million empire through strategic acquisitions without using his own cash. They discuss the detailed process of what happens after purchasing a business, including the first 100 days of ownership, brand integration, f…
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Can creativity and innovation coexist with relentlessefficiency? Kevin Bethune is the author of "ReimaginingDesign" and the visionary founder of dreams • design + life, a think-tank that delivers design & innovation services using a human-centered approach. In this episode, we discuss the importance of human-centered design in solving business prob…
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This week I am joined by Sedge Beswick - Advisor, Public Speaker, Mentor, and Founder of SEEN Connects. In this episode, Sedge shares her journey with SEEN Connects and how she went from leading the first "social" teams at Red Bull and ASOS, to founding one of the first-ever influencer and social marketing agencies. Sedge has been a friend of mine …
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In this episode of Branded Moments, I reflect on my conversation with Vicky Banham - the Founder of Antler Social, an award-winning creator, curator and champion of short-form TikTok content. Vicky shares the lessons she learned before starting her own agency, the importance of seeking mentorship, and the power of having influence in a world where …
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This week I am joined by Charlie Jardine - the Founder of EO Charging, who power some of the world’s largest businesses and fleet operators. In this episode, Charlie shares his reasons for starting EO Charging, the second stage of starting a business, work-life balance as an entrepreneur, and the importance of knowing what you bring to your own bus…
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In this episode of Branded Moments, I look back at my conversation with DRock - the man behind the rise of Gary Vaynerchuk and his immense growth across social media. DRock shares how the idea of filming Gary's entire day came about, the power of repurposing content, and how to take one piece of content and use it hundreds and thousands of times. I…
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In this week's episode of the podcast, Jonathan talks with Steve, a listener who was inspired by the podcast to join the mastermind program focused on buying businesses successfully without risking personal capital. Steve shares his journey of making several acquisitions and the strategic decisions behind them, including stories of both successful …
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How do you turn personal experiences into valuable stories worth sharing? Mark Leruste is the CEO of Storycast®, International Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Business Author of Glow in the Dark and Award-Winning Host of The Unconventionalists Podcast. In this episode, Oana and Mark talk about why sharing your story matters, leadership and vulnerabili…
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This week I am on my own talking about all things personal branding, specifically why you as an employer need to encourage your team to build their personal brands. In this episode, I delve into how personal branding can work hand-in-hand to accelerate your company's brand, optimising your marketing strategy, and the secret to batch-creating conten…
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In this episode of Branded Moments, I look back at my conversation with Sharon Gaffka - the social media influencer with over half a million followers, who went from being a Love Island contestant to political lobbyist and aspiring MP. Sharon shares the importance of making mistakes in your career and how she strategically chose to appear on Love I…
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This episode of Business Buying Strategies features Neville Wright, an accomplished entrepreneur who shares his journey from starting as a window cleaner to selling his business, Kiddicare, for 70 million pounds cash. Neville discusses the motivations behind his entrepreneurial spirit, influenced by his father's regrets and his own early experience…
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This week I am joined by Matt Ford - the co-founder and CEO of CoLab X - who thrive on creating meaningful partnerships between brands and creators. In this episode, Matt shared how he started his career at 35 years old, playing a crucial role in the monumental growth of UNILAD, revolutionising the TV industry with Channel 4 and the BBC, and what t…
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In this episode of Branded Moments, I look back at my conversation with Daniel Murray - Founder of The Marketing Millenials, a community with over a million followers and 100,000+ newsletter subscribers. Daniel shares his thoughts on cancel culture on social media and how he deals with negative comments under his posts online, which have received m…
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In our episode of Business Buying Strategies, discover why it pays to invest in building a personal brand on LinkedIn if you want to grow your network, increase your deal flow and attract opportunities. This week’s episode features personal branding expert and Klout agency founder, Amelia Sordell who shares her expertise on personal brand-building …
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Can you still build authentic brands in the social media era? Isaac Martin is the Director of Video & Creative Innovation at Flight Story, one of the most innovative marketing agencies out there, founded by none other than Steven Bartlett. In this episode, Isaac and Oana chat about how brands need to keep themselves at the forefront of what's possi…
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This week I am joined by Kathryn E. Strachan - the Founder and CEO of Copy House, a global, award-winning content marketing agency for fast-growing tech brands. In this episode, Kathryn discussed her unorthodox journey into marketing from a degree in English Literature to working with some of the biggest tech companies in the world. She shares her …
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In this episode of Branded Moments, I look back at my conversation with Sophie Miller - the Director of Pretty Little Marketer, a community of over 300,000 marketers from across the world. Sophie and I discuss the double standards that women face in the workplace and on social media, along with how the growth of platforms looking to support women e…
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In this episode of 'Business Buying Strategies,' Jonathan Jay introduces Vicki Espin, who discusses overcoming imposter syndrome, particularly for new business buyers worried about their lack of experience. Vicki emphasises that impostor syndrome affects everyone at different stages of life and offers insights on the roots of these feelings and pra…
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This week I am joined by Rachael Higgins - the Founder of Because Of Marketing, a marketing media brand focused on informing and inspiring individuals with the latest marketing campaigns worldwide. In this episode, Rachael shares why she started Because Of Marketing in 2020, how she's managed to grow a community of over 250,000 people across social…
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In this week’s episode of the podcast, we feature highlights from peak performance coach Nigel Risner’s presentation at our last Dealmakers Retreat on how to get deals done and negotiate with vendors. During the presentation, Nigel delivers a masterclass on why some people are more effective than others in a negotiation, how to connect with and und…
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In this episode of Branded Moments, I look back at my conversation with Dominic McGregor - co-founder of Social Chain and former business partner to Steven Bartlett. Dom shares the importance of looking after your own and your team's mental wellbeing and what he did to ensure that his team always felt that they could come to him for support, to hel…
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Do you measure your social media campaigns beyond the typical shares and likes? Joris De Bruyne is the CEO of EyeSee, one of the fastest growing behavioral insights companies in the world, based in New York, London, Paris, Gent/Antwerp, Belgrade, Mexico City and Singapore. In this episode, Joris and Oana discuss topics such as, customer-centric str…
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This week I am joined by...no one! I've been asked a few times to record another solo podcast episode and this one is all about confidence. In this episode, I discuss my journey into becoming more confident, practical tips on how to increase your confidence, the power of manifestation, and more! At the end of the episode my Producer, Ollie, even th…
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In the latest episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, Jonathan Jay reveals the psychology of the buyer and seller during any negotiation for the acquisition of a business. Business acquisition negotiations are primarily a psychological game, with the party who has more information carrying an advantage. Understanding how the vendor think…
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In this episode of Branded Moments, I look back at my conversation with Marc Diaper - the PT-turned-CEO of London's best gym, Gymbox! Marc discusses how he analyses his team to constantly maintain high performance and why you should be okay with letting employees go. He also shares how he was headhunted from his own business to join Gymbox and "stu…
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This week I am joined by Katie Street - the Founder of Street Agency, who are on a mission to revolutionise B2B marketing. In this episode, we discuss the importance of therapy and the impacts of childhood trauma, the power of manifestation in business, how we can tackle sexism in the workplace, and how Katie turned her life around when she lost ev…
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In the latest episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, business growth expert Andy Hemming explains the importance of vision, values and culture in a business in achieving business success post-acquisition. Andy discusses strategies for creating a positive culture that attracts quality employees and sustains growth. The episode covers pra…
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