Best Nigel Maine Podcasts (2024)

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388: Julia Donaldson and Elizabeth Proud 57:44

3h ago57:44

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Two tales of recording books today. Julia Donaldson works out how to make an audio version of a very visual book, and Elizabeth Proud talks about how audiobook narration has changed over the years. Plus we'll find some new books in the RNIB Library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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387: Sophie Gravia - Hot Girl Summer and the Glasgow Kiss Trilogy 57:45

7d ago57:45

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This week Robert Kirkwood chats to Sophie Gravia about her Glasgow Kiss trilogy and her new book Hot Girl Summer, and why she started writing while working as a nurse during the pandemic. Plus we find some new book in the RNIB Library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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386: Isabel Ashdown - One Girl, One Summer 57:45

3h ago57:45

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This week, Robert Kirkwood chats to Isabel Ashdown about her new book One Girl, One Summer which sees a return to Highcap in Dorset and a reappearance of DS Ali Samson. We also find some brand new audiobooks available from RNIB.By RNIB Connect Radio

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385: Narrator special with Adjoa Andoh, Martin Jarvis and Derek Jacobi 57:45

19d ago57:45

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Today's Read On features three very distinctive voices, Adjoa Andoh on being the voice of the Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Derek Jacobi on bringing characters to life off the page and we get a masterclass in narration from Martin Jarvis. All that plus some new books available in audio from RNIB.…

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384: Audio Describing Bridgerton with Liz Gutman 57:44

4d ago57:44

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The Bridgerton books are available from RNIB in accessible formats, but how do you make the TV version accessible? Robert Kirkwood takes a deep dive into the world of Audio Description with Liz Gutman, head Audio Description writer at IDC and finds out if writing 'that scene' make Liz feel like a romance novelist! And, as always, we find some new b…

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383: Kirsten Miller - Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books 57:44

1M ago57:44

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This week we chat to Kirsten Miller, author of The Change, about her new book, a gripping and deeply moving novel of bravery, friendship and standing up against censorship, Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books. Plus we find some new books in the RNIB library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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382: Jo Piazza - The Sicilian Inheritance & Blind Author and World Traveller, Tony Giles 57:45

18d ago57:45

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This week, bestselling author and award-winning journalist Jo Piazza, talks about a novel rooted in the author's own family history about a trip to Sicily, a disputed inheritance, and a family secret that some will kill to protect, plus Amelia Hilton chats to blind author and world traveller, Tony Giles. All that plus some new books in the RNIB Lib…

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381: Tasha Ghouri and Trish Sail 57:45

25d ago57:45

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In today's episode we hear from Love Island star and disability campaigner Tasha Ghouri about her novel, 'Hits Different' plus from Race Across the World we get some audiobook recommendations from Trish Sail. All that plus we listen to four brand new RNIB Talking Books.By RNIB Connect Radio

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380: Kirsty Logan, Xinran, Nigel Toon and Vivian French - Boswell Book Festival 57:45

2M ago57:45

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Recorded on location at the Boswell Book Festival, this week Kirsty Logan tells us about 'The Unfamiliar: A Queer Motherhood Memoir', journalist and author Xinran Xue uncovers 'The Book of Secrets: A Personal History of Betrayal in Red China', Nigel Toon tells us 'How AI thinks' and we end with Vivian French with 'Bibi and the Box of Fairy Tales!' …

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379: Patrick Grant, John Niven and Christian Lewis - Boswell Book Festival 57:45

1M ago57:45

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Three authors today who all recorded the audio versions of their books, Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant champions quality over consumption in his book 'Less', John Niven talks about his heart-breaking and sometimes hilarious memoir 'Oh, Brother' and Christian Lewis takes us around the UK coastline in 'Finding Hildasay'. Plus we find so…

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378: Donna Ashworth, Jackie Kay, Catherine Coldstream and Joseph Coelho - Boswell Book Festival 57:45

2M ago57:45

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More authors from the Boswell Book Festival this week including Catherine Coldstream on her book Cloistered: My Years As a Nun and two great but very different poetry collections with Jackie Kay's Mayday and Donna Ashworth's Wild Hope. Plus, away from the festival, we get the books of your life from Yoto Carnegie Medal Winner Joseph Coelho and find…

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377: Billy Kay, Len Pennie and Sir Alexander McCall Smith - Boswell Book Festival 57:45

3M ago57:45

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A show chiefly in the Scottish dialect this week as we head to the Boswell Book Festival to talk to writer, broadcaster and language activist Billy Kay about his book Born in Kyle; poet, Scots language and mental-health advocate Len Pennie reads us some Poyums and we hear from the prolific author and now Knight of the Realm, Sir Alexander McCall Sm…

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376: Nathanael Lessore and Sophie Cameron - Yoto Carnegie Medal Shortlist 57:45

3M ago57:45

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Our final two Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing Shortlisted authors join us this week, Nathanael Lessore with Steady For This and Sophie Cameron with Away with Words. Plus we discover some new books entering the Talking Books library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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375: Zillah Bethell, Tia Fisher and Nicola Davies - Yoto Carnegie Medal Shortlist 57:45

3M ago57:45

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More Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing shortlisted authors on the show this week. Zillah Bethell on The Song Walker, Tia Fisher on Crossing the Line and Nicola Davies talks about Choose Love. Plus some new books in the RNIB library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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Books on D-Day in the RNIB Library 7:29

3M ago7:29

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To commemorate D-Day we’ve taken a journey into the RNIB Library to listen to some great history books about the Normandy landings and beyond.By RNIB Connect Radio

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374: Hiba Noor Khan and Joseph Coelho - Yoto Carnegie Medal Shortlist 57:44

3M ago57:44

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In today's show we feature two authors on the shortlist for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing. Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho tells us how Greek myth inspired his book 'The Boy Lost in the Maze', and Hiba Noor Khan tells us the lesser known story of how the Great Mosque in Paris helped the Jewish community in World War Two in 'Safiyyah's War'…

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373: Roxie Key - The Deadly Spark 57:44

4M ago57:44

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On today's show we listen to the brand new thriller The Deadly Spark from debut novelist Roxie Key, plus following on from last week's climate chat we turn to non-fiction and Mark Lynas' book Our Final Warning. All that plus four brand new audiobooks available from the RNIB Library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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372: Greg Mosse - The Coming Darkness & The Coming Storm 57:44

4M ago57:44

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Today we take a deep dive into climate fiction with Greg Mosse and his books The Coming Darkness and The Coming Storm plus we find some brand new audio books that are also available from RNIB.By RNIB Connect Radio

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371: Elizabeth Acevedo, Tanya Landman, Geraldine McCaughrean and Ruta Sepetys 57:45

3M ago57:45

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As we start gearing up for this year's Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing, we listen back to four previous winners with four very different books ... Elizabeth Acevedo, Tanya Landman, Geraldine McCaughrean and Ruta Sepetys.By RNIB Connect Radio

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370: C. J. Tudor, Michael McGee and Sarah Bernstein 57:45

3M ago57:45

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In today's show we hear the Books of My Life from both Nero debut novel winner Michael Magee and Booker shortlisted Sarah Bernstein. We also chat to C.J. Tudor about the Gathering, The Drift and more, plus find new books in the RNIB library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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369: Lord Jeffrey Archer & Dr Lin Berwick MBE 57:44

4M ago57:44

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We interview Lord Jeffrey Archer as he records a special introduction to his book Traitors Gate exclusively for RNIB Talking Books, plus as her book 'Nobody Does it Better than Me: The Story of Alma' is recorded for the library, Robert Kirkwood chats to Dr Lin Berwick MBE.By RNIB Connect Radio

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368: Leeanne O'Donnell - Sparks of Bright Matter 57:44

5M ago57:44

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In today's show we talk to Leeanne O'Donnell about spirit and matter, love and lust, and reality and magic, all in her book Sparks of Bright Matter. We also look forward to the Boswell Book Festival with Gordon Turnbull and find new books in the RNIB Library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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367: Chioma Okereke - Water Baby & Percival Everett on The Trees: A Novel 57:44

4M ago57:44

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Read On this week features Chioma Okereke with her coming of age audio book Water Baby set in the floating slum of Makoko in Lagos. We hear about The Trees: A Novel by Percival Everett and find new books entering the RNIB Library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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366: Louise Hare - Harlem After Midnight 57:45

4M ago57:45

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In today's show we're re-joined by Louise Hare as she tells us about the sequel to Miss Aldridge Regrets, Harlem After Midnight. Plus we delve into the archive to talk to Sara Collins about The Confessions of Frannie Langton, and find some brand new audiobooks that are also available from RNIB Talking Books.…

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365: Neil Lancaster - The Devil You Know 57:45

5M ago57:45

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This week Robert Kirkwood talks to former military policeman and former Met Detective, Neil Lancaster about the latest DS Max Craigie Book, The Devil You Know and how his career influenced his writing. Plus we find some brand new books out now and entering the Talking Books library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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364: Music and Literature 57:44

5M ago57:44

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In today’s show we listen to some books about music and musicians. We chat to Beth and Ben of The Bookshop Band, talk to the author of Outlaw Blues, a 500 page biography of Bob Dylan and then get some book recommendations from former Never Mind the Buzzcocks team captain, Phill Jupitus. Plus we find some brand new gems in the Talking Books library.…

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363: Nero Book Awards 2024 57:45

6M ago57:45

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In today's show we feature all four category winners in the first ever Nero Book Awards, First up we listen to a clip from the Non-Fiction winning book Strong Female Character by Fern Brady We have a long chat with Michael Magee about his Debut Fiction winning book, Close to Home We listen to a clip from The Swifts by Beth Lincoln, the Children’s F…

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362: World Book Day 2024 57:44

5M ago57:44

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In today's show we celebrate World Book Day with Michael Morpurgo, Julia Donaldson, Betsy Griffin and find out about the free £1 from RNIB.By RNIB Connect Radio

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361: Becky Holmes - Keanu Reeves is Not In Love With You 57:44

6M ago57:44

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In today's show we dive into the murky world of romance fraud with Becky Holmes and her book Keanu Reeves is Not In Love With You which she narrated herself. Plus we find some brand new books in the Talking Books library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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360: Alex Leam - The First Man to Time Travel 57:45

7M ago57:45

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The First Man to Time Travel is the debut sci-fi comedy novel from Alex Leam. He tells Robert Kirkwood about the book, his inspirations and reading the audio version. Plus, staying in the sci-fi theme, we listen back to how Jeff Wayne turned War of the Worlds into a best selling album. All that plus some brand new books in the RNIB Library.…

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359: Alistair Lee - Australia's only blind voice over artist 57:45

6M ago57:45

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In today's show Alistair Lee, Australia’s only blind Voice Over Artist, talks to Amelia Hilton about his career so far. We also listen back to Keith Brymer Jones from The Great Pottery Throw Down talk about his book, Boy in A China Shop and find some new books in the RNIB Library. The picture is of King, Alistair Lee's guide dog.…

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358: Lynda Marron - Last Chance in Paris 57:44

7M ago57:44

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This week Lynda Marron chats to Robert Kirkwood about her book Last Chance in Paris, a funny, moving, above all life-affirming story of a make-or-break trip to Paris by an Irish couple following a tragedy. Plus we find some brand new audiobooks donated to the RNIB library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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357: Boswell Book Festival Special 57:45

7M ago57:45

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In today's show we re-visit some Boswell Book Festival favourites and chat to Frank Skinner, Denise Mina, Nigel Havers, Giles and Mary from Gogglebox and Winston Churchill's granddaughter, Emma Soames. Plus we find some brand new books in the RNIB Talking Books library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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356: Mari Hannah - The Longest Goodbye 57:45

7M ago57:45

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This week Mari Hannah joins Robert Kirkwood to talk about her brand new Kate Daniels thriller, The Longest Goodbye, a book she didn't want to write. Also among some new books entering the Talking Books library we find one written and read by Cliff Richard and one that goes behind the scene of the Disney plus show, Welcome to Wrexham.…

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355: Hester Musson - The Beholders 57:44

8M ago57:44

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This week Robert Kirkwood is joined by Hester Musson to discuss her gothic, historical debut thriller about power and corruption, The Beholders. Plus, as always, we find some new gems in the RNIB library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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354: Books of 2023 - Part 2 57:45

8M ago57:45

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Read On this week has more of the best interviews of 2023 with Joe Haddow, Charlotte Levin, Victoria Bennett, Carnegie Winner Manon Steffan Ros, and a round up of new books for JanuaryBy RNIB Connect Radio

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353: Books of 2023 - Part 1 57:46

8M ago57:46

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We listen back to some interviews from last year including Randee Dawn on Tune in Tomorrow, C.K. McDonnell on The Stranger Times, Catherine Simpson on One Body and hear from narrator Gabriel Woolf. Plus we find some brand new books for January.By RNIB Connect Radio

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352: Christmas Special 57:44

9M ago57:44

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On today's show we curl up with some Christmas TV, or at least the books that they came from. Julia Donaldson and Charlie Mackesy talk about turning very visual books into audiobooks, we hear about the science behind James Bond, and listen to books about both Doctor Who and Ghosts.By RNIB Connect Radio

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B2B Strategy 2024 & End of Year Show #12 1:15:05

9M ago1:15:05

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Probably the most significant show so far as we talk about what we've learned about B2B new business development during this year. We maintain, 'if you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got'. B2Bs have been misled to follow big tech and over the years new business development has been handed over to marketing, who have never…

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351: Rachel Greenlaw - One Christmas Morning 57:45

9M ago57:45

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Another festive book on The Audiobook Show, this week Rachel Greenlaw tells Robert Kirkwood about her groundhog day inspired novel, One Christmas Morning. We also dive into the history of fairy tales and find some new listens in the RNIB Talking Books library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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350: Peter Swanson - The Christmas Guest 57:45

9M ago57:45

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In today's show Robert Kirkwood talks to Peter Swanson about his festive novella The Christmas Guest, and how the murder mystery at Christmas genre is unique to Britain. We also listen back to Tony Hawk's tennis adventure in Moldova and find some new books in the RNIB Library, one of which is written by Judy Dench.…

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Getting On The Radar of B2B Prospects - #11 1:07:20

9M ago1:07:20

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If your prospects don’t know who you are or what you do, you’re finished! After decades in the trenches, and a massive amount of research and analysis, we have discovered and documented the strategy you need to communicate to your ideal prospects, keep them engaged and get their respect to the point of wanting to do business with you. If you’ve bee…

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Achieve B2B Sales Success: A Live Show Blueprint You Can Use - #10 1:07:07

9M ago1:07:07

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In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead in the B2B space demands innovative approaches to sales and marketing. One such groundbreaking strategy is the integration of live broadcast programs, akin to magazine-style shows, into your business development toolkit. This concept, while relatively new, is proving to be a game-changer…

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349: Science Special 57:47

9M ago57:47

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In today's show a round up of some of the best science writing we've had on the show including Stephen and Jane Hawking, Chris Lintott, Marcus du Sautoy and The Boy Who Played with Fire. Plus we find some new science books in the RNIB Library.By RNIB Connect Radio

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Paul Lynch wins the Booker 2023 5:03

10M ago5:03

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Winner of the Booker 2023, Paul Lynch. For the full interview head to episode 345.By RNIB Connect Radio

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Increasing Revenue - Live Q&A for B2B Tech, SaaS & Services - #09 1:18:57

10M ago1:18:57

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Ask your questions about new business development and prospect engagement on LinkedIn - or you can post/ask beforehand. Call: 0800 970 9751 Text: 07547 187383 Email: nigel@salesxchange.co.uk Chat: https://lnkd.in/eUH6aEWK This is an opportunity to get advice, help or ideas on direction when it comes to new business development for B2B technology, S…

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348: Booker Prize Winners Special 57:46

10M ago57:46

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In today's show we listen to some previous winners of the Booker, the youngest ever winner Eleanor Catton on The Luminaries, Marlon James on his winning book, A Brief History of Seven Killings plus last year's winner Shehan Karunatilaka with The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, Plus we listen to some brand new books available in the RNIB Library.…

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B2B Strategy For Getting New Business in 2023/4 and Beyond! - #08 1:12:05

10M ago1:12:05

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Missed Your Sales Target Again? Discover The Only Viable New Strategy For Getting New Business in 2023/4 and Beyond! How’s your pipeline? Are you on target? What do your next few months look like? Still waiting for leads? Is marketing ‘smashing’ their KPI’s? Do you feel like you’ve been shut down and silenced if you complain about their performance…

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347: Jonathan Escoffery - Booker Prize 2023 57:46

10M ago57:46

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In today's show we chat to Jonathan Escoffery about his debut novel, shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2023, If I Survive You. We also find some new books in the talking books library and discover why Google recently held a conference on accessible publishing.By RNIB Connect Radio

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The Quest to Systemise B2B Sales - The SalesXchange Story #07 1:30:04

10M ago1:30:04

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The most popular page on most business websites is the About Us page. The reason being, browsers, prospects, i.e., potential customers want to know who the people are who they might decide to buy from. This doesn’t mean it’s another opportunity to pitch the company. You already do that on your sales pages and throughout your website – I hope you do…

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