Best Brett Cowell Podcasts (2024)

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The business behind the UK farming sector with Guy Singh Watson 20:11

4M ago20:11

20:11

In the latest edition of 'In Conversation: The Business Matters podcast,' join host Richard Alvin as he delves deep into the intricacies of the UK organic farming sector with none other than Guy Singh Watson, the visionary founder of Riverford Farm. In this captivating episode, listeners will gain invaluable insights into the challenges and opportu…

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How university innovation hubs are bringing support for startups 19:05

8M ago19:05

19:05

Richard Alvin sits down with Gareth Scargill from University of Leeds’, Nexus and we thank episode sponsor M&S Corporate Gifts, for more information Visit ⁠marksandspencerforbusiness.com⁠ Now innovation hubs are stepping in to help startups overcome their challenges. One of these pioneering resources is University of Leeds’, Nexus. Here, expert aca…

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Lounges.tv: The new creator-first streaming platform backed by Simon Cowell 20:43

8M ago20:43

20:43

Richard Alvin sits down with the co-founders of new streaming platform lounges.tv Scott Green & Craig Gardner. Lounges.tv, showcases exclusive content of rising content creators and gives a new chance for their talent to be noticed and most importantly, to be more quickly financially rewarded. The content creator industry has never been bigger. Wit…

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Redeployable: Transitioning Veterans from the forces to fulfilling new roles in business 18:28

8M ago18:28

18:28

Richard Alvin sits down with Ben Read, founder of Redeployable and we thank episode sponsor M&S Corporate Gifts, for more information Visit marksandspencerforbusiness.com Redeployable is a platform aimed at simplifying the challenging journey out of the military and into new, fulfilling careers. As a former British Army Sergeant himself, Read could…

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EP29 - Mo Sanders Pro Skater, Entrepreneur and Creative 26:06

9M ago26:06

26:06

Mo Sanders - Pro Skater, Entrepreneur and Creative. We talk rollerskating, music, community, and much more! Find the shownotes at https://www.totallifecomplete.com/blog/bcs-ep29-mo-sandersWatch the video version:https://vimeo.com/870907114By Brett Cowell

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T Levels and their benefits: with Daniel Brett, and James and John Lack 17:35

11M ago17:35

17:35

This week we delve into the world of training and employment schemes, skills, careers and future of work opportunities as we’re joined by Daniel Brett, Vice Chair of the T Level Ambassador Network, and brothers, John and James Lack, who have both studied T Levels in different skills areas. Our guests take us through what T Levels are, with John and…

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EP28 - Kelly Schwarze. Filmmaker, Entrepreneur, Author. 40:18

1+ y ago40:18

40:18

"Pay yourself first. Invest in your creativity every day." We talk micro budget filmmaking, empathy in creative leadership, be a big fish in a small pond. See video of the full chat on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/811577258By Brett Cowell

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EP27 - Damon K Clark Artist, Composer, Vocal Coach 39:29

2y ago39:29

39:29

"Music has been the parent, the lover, the nurturer". In this episode I speak with Artist, Composer, and Vocal Coach Damon K Clark about music, cults and cooking. And why you can do it in Dallas!By Brett Cowell

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Tevin Tobun on growing your business by empowering your staff 29:04

3y ago29:04

29:04

Richard Alvin is joined by, award-winning entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of cutting edge logistics company GV Group, Tevin Tobun. Tevin's company is behind a number of brands that offer logistics services to the food service sector. The firm works in both the commercial and public fields and its clients include hotel groups, restaurants, cont…

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Colin Bell on the Governments Peer to Peer networking initiative 16:58

3+ y ago16:58

16:58

Colin Bell, business growth director of the North East Local Area Partnerships joins Managing Editor Richard Alvin to talk about the Governments Peer to Peer networking initiative.By Business Matters

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EP26 - Jess Garland Artist, Educator, Activist 32:27

3+ y ago32:27

32:27

We talk harp, activism, representation and inspiration. And goddesses. Conversation between Jess Garland and Brett Cowell, recorded outdoors live at Fair Park Dallas, TX. December 2020.Visit Jess at:https://www.jessstrings.com/By Brett Cowell

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Marcus Cauchi: How to maximise the sales your business achieves 41:38

3+ y ago41:38

41:38

Founder of Laughs Last and author of Making Sales Channels Work plus Fractional Sales Officer for tech start-ups Marcus joins us to talk about how to boost your businesses sales'.By Business Matters

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Phil Storey: Founder of pioneering website maintenance app Glow 22:57

4y ago22:57

22:57

We are joined today by Phil Storey, a Leeds-based tech entrepreneur who has launched a pioneering app designed to highlight the importance of website maintenance and power digital growth. Storey, a website developer with almost a decade of experience developed multi-functional app Glow to streamline the processes involved with website maintenance a…

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Peter Ryding: Award winning CEO mentor and Founder of VIC 44:40

4y ago44:40

44:40

Peter Ryding, award winning CEO mentor and Founder of VIC (AI e-coaching interactive software for employees) talks to Richard Alvin about how to navigate through the current business environment.By Business Matters

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Emma Robinson: Founder of Red Diamond Recruitment 15:30

4y ago15:30

15:30

Emma Robinson, co-founder of Huddersfield based Red Diamond Recruitment joins Managing Editor Richard Alvin to talk about how Covid-19 has changed the global recruitment process and why many employers have really embraced diversity to grow their businesses.By Business Matters

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Karen Emanuel: CEO of Key Production and winner of the NatWest Everywoman Award 32:23

4y ago32:23

32:23

Karen Emanuel, CEO of Key Production, and winner of the NatWest Everywoman Award in 2018 tells us how her business, and the music production business has fared during the Lockdown and what advice she would give to fellow entrepreneurs on how to cope. Plus as Karen started Key 30 years ago after being made redundant during a recession with £2,000 re…

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Brad Burton: Founder of 4Networking & the UK's No.1 motivational business speaker 24:13

4y ago24:13

24:13

Brad Burton joins Managing Editor Richard Alvin to tell us about what happened when, the face-to-face business networking company he founded, 4Networking came to a shuddering halt when the Coronavirus lock-down hit and they had to create 4online or have their 14 year old die. As Brad is also the UK's No.1 motivational business speaker, working with…

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Gareth Smyth: CEO of business brokerage, Hilton Smyth 28:34

4y ago28:34

28:34

Gareth Smyth runs business brokerage, Hilton Smyth, which was ranked number one in the UK for volume of businesses sold in the first quarter of 2020. He talks to Richard Alvin, Managing Editor about how to value, sell or buy a small and medium sized business. Gareth also explains that businesses that have survived the Coronavirus pandemic are most …

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Jeff Kelisky: CEO of online investment platform Seedrs 27:53

4y ago27:53

27:53

Jeff Kelisky is CEO of, leading online investment platform, Seedrs he joins Managing Editor Richard Alvin to talk about how SMEs and smaller companies can gain investment from other entrepreneurs and the investor community and trade shares as easy as trading as a public company.By Business Matters

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Barney Wragg: co-founder and CEO of robotics firm Karakuri 29:10

4y ago29:10

29:10

Barney Wragg, co-founder and CEO of robotics firm Karakuri talks to Business Matters managing editor Richard Alvin about how his company is bringing the fourth industrial revolution to the food-to-go industry. Barney talks about how food retailers and restaurants are having to rethink how technology can be deployed alongside the chefs and staff to …

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Charlie Mullins OBE: Founder & Chairman of Pimlico Plumbers 26:46

4y ago26:46

26:46

Charlie Mullins OBE, the founder and chairman of Pimlico Plumbers and former Channel 4 secret millionaire, joins us to talk about how to survive and thrive during the COVID 19 crisis and he also gives us his thoughts on the Mayor of London Sadique Khan's increase of the congestion charge.By Business Matters

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Mark Wright: Apprentice winner & founder of Climb Online 24:56

4y ago24:56

24:56

Mark Wright, the 2014 winner off the Apprentice and founder of digital marketing agency Climb Online gives us his advice or boosting your business online and tells us what it's like to have Lord Sugar as a business partner during a lockdown.By Business Matters

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Trailer for our new podcast series 0:56

4y ago0:56

0:56

The trailer for our new podcast where Richard Alvin, our managing editor, will be speaking to some of the UKs highest profile entrepreneurs. From TV Dragons’ to some of the most inspirational founders in business today. Richard will also be speaking to specialists in every field imaginable to get you advice on: marketing, social media, HR, legal pr…

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EP25 - Willie Baronet Artist, Educator 30:32

6y ago30:32

30:32

"Be nice to yourself. See the humanity in others, and create something". Fascinating conversation with Artist and Educator. Willie Baronet, covering art, homelessness and masculinity.By Brett Cowell

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EP24 - Erica Felicella Extreme Performance Artist 47:43

6+ y ago47:43

47:43

"Travelling without moving". We talk about creativity, fear, space, performance art and happy accidents. This interview was originally a live video performance. To see the video, go to: https://www.totallifecomplete.com/, www.tlcpod.com, https://www.facebook.com/tlcomplete/ or Total Life Complete channel on YouTube.…

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EP23 - Season Two Intro Episode 3:18

6+ y ago3:18

3:18

Life is a creative-spiritual endeavor. Hear the intro to Season 2 of the podcast.Visit the podcast page at:https://www.totallifecomplete.com/podcastBy Brett Cowell

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EP22 - Season One Wrap Episode 22:07

6+ y ago22:07

22:07

Finally, the Season 1 Wrap. Not what you expect, an experiential summary of everything that happened inside and outside the podcast. Hear about Identity, Different Truths and Beautiful Consciousness. For the transcript visit www.tlcpod.comBy Brett Cowell

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EP21 - Kate Siamro Record Store Girl, Reporter and Canadian 1:20:38

6+ y ago1:20:38

1:20:38

"I feel people over-complicate life. Just do what makes you happy." We talk about music, curation, being a romantic, nostalgia, doing stuff for others, travel, visual identity and Adam Ant. This episode was also live video streamed, see the full version and follow us at: https://www.facebook.com/tlcomplete/ find the links and show notes at: http://…

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EP20 - Suzanne Smith Founder & CEO Social Impact Architects 1:32:04

6+ y ago1:32:04

1:32:04

“There’s a bigger picture that we’re fighting towards, which is about creating light for everybody." We talk about Social Entrepreneurship, Meaning, Radical Self-Care, Growth. Pulling Others Up and Community.Visit the podcast page at: http://www.tlcpod.comBy Brett Cowell

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EP19 - Jennifer Wester Skater Artist Happy Person 2:31:48

7y ago2:31:48

2:31:48

"Maybe this is how I can get people to fly." The Artistic identity and professional skating. Welding. The power of conversation. The quest to share the sights and sounds of "flying", that skaters experience, with an audience. Burning Man. Art Confessional. Yale. Texas Rangers. The Stretchberry bush. Detailed to-do lists. Coffee.…

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EP18 - Javier Garcia del Moral Engineer, Bookshop Owner, Experience Inspector 1:03:17

7y ago1:03:17

1:03:17

"You can really enjoy life with very few things and have a very intense way of living". We talk about The Wild Detectives bookshop, places wheres ideas are shared and culture is made, the need for patience in working out who you are. Photo credit: Elliott Munoz.By Brett Cowell

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EP17 - Jacqueline Twillie Eliminating the Gender Wage Gap 40:32

7y ago40:32

40:32

"Eliminating the gender wage gap". We talk about salary negotiation tips, work-life balance, Atlanta vs Dallas and how you can like Victoria's Secret and want human equality too.By Brett Cowell

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EP16 - Brett Cowell interview about Total Life Complete 20:17

7y ago20:17

20:17

"Try to make what you're truly passionate about part of your life each week". In this first in-between episode I answer the same questions that I normally ask guests on the show: covering The Good Life, leaving a corporate job to start a business, a near death experience, a vision of a kinder, fairer and more equitable world, and what's in store fo…

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EP15 - Chad Houser Executive Director and Chef Cafe Momentum 53:41

7y ago53:41

53:41

"That's like putting a band-aid on a waterfall" Chad Houser, Executive Director and Chef at Cafe Momentum talks, about creating hope and a future for ex-offenders by teaching them work and life skills. We also talk about what makes a good chef and whether sleep is overrated.By Brett Cowell

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EP14 - Rawlins Gilliland Artist Adventurer Part 2 1:58:29

7y ago1:58:29

1:58:29

"Follow a path of genuinely caring about people different from you". In Part 2 we delve into NPR, (social) media, reasoned debate, dealing with tragedy, and Dallas.By Brett Cowell

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EP13 - Rawlins Gilliland Artist Adventurer Part 1 58:09

7y ago58:09

58:09

"I saw something other people might not have, I acted on it". Artist and Adventurer Rawlins Gilliland on a poet's approach to life, seeing things differently, being 97% authentic, world travel, almost being murdered several times, and an appreciation of people and beauty. Part 1 of 2.By Brett Cowell

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EP12 - Kat and Brent Thompson Texas Ale Project 41:59

7y ago41:59

41:59

"Be stubborn, be passionate, be smart." Conversation with Kat and Brent Thompson Co-founders of Texas Ale Project. We talk about Beer, Fire Ants, Food, Cycling and Giving back to Veterans.By Brett Cowell

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EP11 Shawn Scott - CEO Hack My Future, Tech Founder and Activist 1:05:22

7y ago1:05:22

1:05:22

"We’re all in this game together. None of us win by watching someone else lose." Shawn Scott CEO Hack My Future, Tech Founder and Activist. We talk about the importance of learning STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Mathematics)in preparing for whatever the future holds, solving diversity issues in a diverse way, bricklaying robots and flying cars.…

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EP10 - DJ Louisiana Red Blues DJ, Entertainment Business, Public Radio 1:07:03

7y ago1:07:03

1:07:03

"Find something that you love to do and put your heart in it, and it’ll take care of you and your family." Blues and Soul, what makes a good DJ, Public Radio, Second Chances, Being a good parent and why "lying and cheating" is such a popular song topic in the Blues.By Brett Cowell

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EP9 - Kasi Zieminski Nonprofit Marketer, Lifelong Learner, Mental Health Advocate 1:00:33

7y ago1:00:33

1:00:33

"The best of times and the worst of times. Knowing that she’d be proud." Touching conversation with Kasi about her journey from the world of Advertising to a more meaningful career, plants, pets, how suicide has touched her family, and how she's now trying to help lead others out of the darkness.By Brett Cowell

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EP8 - Cone Johnson Art Philanthropy, Experience Design, Painter 54:01

7y ago54:01

54:01

"Don’t be shy. Don't be timid. If you want to go help…just go and do it!". Conversation on street philanthropy, Art Conspiracy, painting, creativity vs artistry, user experience and having the same name as a punk record.By Brett Cowell

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EP7 - Dustin Blocker Vinyl Record Plant Owner, Artist, Musician 36:50

7y ago36:50

36:50

"I just started as some rock singer in a rock band, then I was some kind of label guy, and now I manufacture with the only new machines in the world. It's amazing what can happen if you just stay at one thing and try get as good as you can every day at it." Conversation with Dustin Blocker Chief Creative Officer at Hand Drawn Pressing and Hand Draw…

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EP6 - Justin Nygren Co-founder, Art Event Producer, Relational Architect 1:17:04

7y ago1:17:04

1:17:04

"If no door that you knock on opens, well then you build a door". Great conversation covering the co-working movement, what makes a good community, accelerated serendipity...and sauerkraut!By Brett Cowell

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EP5 - Dr Karl Krayer "Your only job security is your ability to learn" 1:07:05

7y ago1:07:05

1:07:05

"Your only job security is your ability to learn". Dr Karl Krayer: Author, Speaker, Consultant.Find the podcast page at: https://www.totallifecomplete.com/podcastBy Brett Cowell

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EP4 - Theresa Pham Beverage Entrepreneur Social Impact 47:56

7y ago47:56

47:56

A wide ranging conversation on (Holy) Kombucha, Health, Startups, Social Impact, Tackling Human Trafficking and Entrepreneurship.By Brett Cowell

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EP3 - Randy Mayeux Speaker, Leadership Trainer and Business Book Guru 56:34

7y ago56:34

56:34

Can a book change your life? Randy Mayeux, co-founder of First Friday Book Synopsis shares his views on leadership, social justice...and books.By Brett Cowell

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EP2 - Kenneth Duane Actor Photographer Filmmaker 33:22

7y ago33:22

33:22

"Fate brought me back to my happiness". Actor, Photographer and Filmmaker Kenneth Duane discusses his life journey, acting, self-expression, knowing and loving oneself and his healthy mind and body toolkit. See show notes and join the mailing list at: http://www.totallifecomplete.com/#sign-upBy Brett Cowell

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EP1 - Thomas Riccio Dead White Zombies 1:22:57

7y ago1:22:57

1:22:57

"When I die, I want the sky to miss me". Thomas Riccio: Professor, Experimental Performance Group Founder, World Traveller on performance and life.By Brett Cowell