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On the Leeds Business podcast I chat to inspiring, fascinating and super-impressive Leeds Business Owners, lifting the lid on their own unique personal business journeys; the ups, the downs, the successes and the failures and their own secret sauce. We also get a unique ‘how to…’ from each guest, to assist you on your own business journey. In addition we speak the city’s movers and shakers, and specialists on everything business related. I’ll be speaking to Founders who have sold their busin ...
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Are you the owner of a Plumbing, Electrical, or similar service business and looking to increase your profits and regain your freedom? If you answered yes to any of the above then follow/subscribe now, this is the podcast for you! Presented by Tony Fraser-Jones and Phil Smith from Profitable Tradie. We dive into what it takes to build a profitable trades business that gives you the time and freedom you deserve. We touch on topics like... - How to hire decent tradespeople. - What to do when c ...
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Welcome to Grow My Business or Sell It, the podcast that helps entrepreneurs in three ways – how to grow your business in the most cost effective way, how to sell it for as much money as possible and how to invest the proceeds of all that hard work. Whichever stage you’re at, listen up because I guarantee you’ll take something valuable from every episode.
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Flip Your Script is a podcast about life’s critical turning points and how people find the inspiration and motivation to move forward and rewrite their unique stories. The show is hosted by Kristi Piehl, who flipped her script from an Emmy-winning journalist to a successful entrepreneur (Media Minefield) and speaker.
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Welcome to Real Estate Underground, your go-to podcast for aspiring and seasoned multifamily real estate investors looking to elevate their game. Join us as we delve deep into the world of multifamily investments and syndications, unearthing the secrets, strategies, and insider knowledge that can help you build wealth through real estate. We bring you candid weekly conversations with some of the industry's most experienced and successful multifamily investors, operators, and syndicators. We ...
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Welcome to Changing the Conversation: The people in insurance. Join us as we delve into the dynamic intersection of diversity, culture, and technological innovations within the insurance industry. Listen in as Host, Sarah Myerscough, Chief Ideas Officer at Macaii, sits down to talk with trailblazers, thought leaders, and innovators who are reshaping the very fabric of insurance. Here, we bring you stories that not only redefine the narrative but also offer a fresh perspective on the evolving ...
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Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel ODB reunites with Craig Fraser from Air Syndicate / Craig Fraser Studios hitting up What's new? Pop culture Auto Graphics and Customizing publication Mini truckin Working for Daniel's Woodland in California + so much more! Note: episode 358 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard…
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This week we speak to Dean Hartley and hear all about some of the darker sides of business; the threat of VCs kicking you out of your own business, being caught in the 2008 RBS GRG scandal and what happens when you’re at strategic loggerheads with your fellow board members, and the personal low point of exiting a business. INTRODUCING DEAN HARTLEY …
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After a 10 hour shift on the tools you come home for some quality family time. For about 90 minutes... You then head to the desktop to finish up some estimates, quotes & payroll. Bedtime rolls around sometime after 11 when you find your partner is already out. Unlike her though you toss and turn. It’s hard to sleep with all the stress you’re carryi…
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Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel ODB & The Mayor recap Mini Nats 30 including their Top 10 things they loved about Southeast Mini Truckin' Nationals aka Mini Nats! Note: episode 357 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took + Mini Nats artwork! RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss yo…
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This week's guest is Jonathan Straight, founder and former-CEO of recycling solutions company Straight plc. Jonathan tells us how the business came about, the journey to becoming a plc, the crisis caused by over-trading and then the eventual sale of the company. And he discuss the important question, 'what do you wear after selling your business?' …
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Do you HATE when employees make avoidable mistakes? Nobody’s perfect but employees can take a profitable job and screw it up big time. Mistakes in business can be a death sentence. But business owners like you and I can also make mistakes. The difference is our mistakes tend to be a lot more expensive. An apprentice might do a poor job which costs …
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Welcome to The Real Estate Underground Show #118! Join us on The Real Estate Underground Show as we welcome Justin Bosak of RE/MAX Revolution for an insightful exploration of land development and real estate investment strategies! In this episode, you'll learn: Unearthing hidden gems: Learn to assess undeveloped land and spot the potential hiding i…
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We are very pleased to be speaking with Gary Burke, Founder of Rabbits From Hats, about the distinction between transformation and change, and how businesses can smoothly implement transformation projects. In conversation with Sarah Myerscough, Gary highlights the importance of adopting a ‘horizontal view’ of change if transformation projects are t…
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This week I’m delighted to have Apprentice winner and North Studio owner, Rachel Woolford as my guest. Rachel explains all about launching her boutique gym just weeks before lockdown and the stress it caused her, reveals the secrets from behind the scenes of The Apprentice, tells us all about her time on the show and shares what it's been like sinc…
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You’ve just finished an excruciating 12-hour day on the tools. It seems that every day for the last year or so has been like this. And you’re not sure when this will end and when life will get better. You get back home and your wife asks, “hey honey, how was your day?” And you say the same thing you say everyday: “It was good... How was yours?” Cur…
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Welcome to The Real Estate Underground Show #117! In this episode, we're joined by the one and only Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority. Buckle up for a transformative journey as Jay cracks the code on real estate success, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to thrive in this dynamic market. Here's what you'll gain from this episode…
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What are ‘fronting’ and ‘hybrid fronting’? How do they differ? And what unique opportunities can these solutions afford MGAs and the wider UK insurance market? In this episode of Changing the Conversation, we are thrilled to be speaking with Paul Jewell, CEO of Bridgehaven Insurance, the first hybrid ‘fronter’ in the UK. At the forefront of this al…
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Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour had a childhood dream of being a police officer on horseback, a dream that evolved into becoming America's first Black female combat pilot. She served two tours in Iraq, piloting an attack helicopter and now travels the country as a speaker and consultant. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, FlyGirl share…
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This week’s guests are Marshall Frieze and Simon Williams who, for only three weeks a year, run a speciality pop-up shop. Hear why they do it, the unique challenges they face, how Covid turned EVERYTHING on it’s head and what the key is to the shop’s continued year-on-year improvement. INTRODUCING SIMON WILLIAMS & MARSHALL FRIEZE Simon Williams is …
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Have you ever heard the phrase, “trim the sails”? It’s one of the most important phrases in business. It originates from sailing, where reducing weight and drag creates more speed. In business it relates to trimming the fat off a business which has become too bloated to grow. It’s too easy to grow quickly only to find yourself with a business which…
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Welcome to The Real Estate Underground Show #116! In this episode, we sit down with the insightful Ben Fraser, Chief Investment Officer of Aspen Funds. Join us as Ben dives deep into the world of real estate investing, sharing strategies and knowledge to empower you to navigate the market with confidence, regardless of your experience level. What Y…
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In this episode of the Changing the Conversation, we are thrilled to be speaking with Phil Denman, Co-Founder and CEO of four-section MGA, Capacity Insights! In conversation with Macaii’s Sarah Myerscough, Phil explains his philosophy for establishing partnerships with experts external to the insurance industry, and how these can help us to keep ap…
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Starts at 00.45 This week’s guest is Fiona Conor, Managing Director of Trust Electrical Heating. Fiona tells us all about her amazing & varied route to becoming a business owner, the ups and downs of registering a patent, the huge importance of brand, the need for a business coach to vomit on…. and how to stop your ‘leaky bucket’ and increase your …
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“I’m scared of losing my business”. That’s something we hear from business owners TOO OFTEN. And it’s often because of a fear that the work is going to dry up. One day you’re moving into a nice new house and the next you can’t afford the mortgage. But what if we told you this sort of thing doesn’t just come out of nowhere. If you know what you’re l…
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Welcome to The Real Estate Underground Show #115! In this episode, we take a journey with Clint Harris, a former high-pressure medical salesman turned real estate investor. This isn't your typical get-rich-quick scheme. Clint dives deep into his personal transformation, revealing the steps he took to transition from single-family homes to dominatin…
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Welcome to Changing the Conversation: The people in insurance. The brand new, reimagined evolution of The Insurance Broker’s Podcast, brought to you by Macaii Ltd! In this podcast episode, insurance veteran Bryan Falchuk discusses the need for a fundamental reassessment in the insurance sector amidst changing external dynamics like climate change a…
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Welcome to Changing the Conversation: The people in insurance. The brand new, reimagined evolution of The Insurance Broker’s Podcast, brought to you by Macaii Ltd! In light of the wide array of changes across insurance we have observed recently, we are shifting the direction of the podcast to speak to those in the industry who are doing things diff…
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Phil Catudal was diagnosed with leukemia as a child and lost his father to cancer when he was 12 years old. Both experiences significantly impacted his life and shaped his wellness journey. Phil is now a celebrity personal trainer with a philosophy centered on accountability, education and dedication. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi…
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Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel ODB & The Mayor intro episode 356 covering the Top 10 things you MUST know about Southeast Mini Truckin' Nationals aka Mini Nats! Note: episode 356 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took + Mini Nats artwork! RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you…
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This week we speak to green banking start-up, Tred. Peter & will discuss where the idea of a green bank account came from, the secret tip that worked for improving their network connections, how the first round of testing changed the business strategy, the positives and negatives of a wait list and what it feels like to secure £1m of funding. We al…
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NO. Not the word you want to hear when tendering for a job. We’re not all silky salesmen. So we all know that hearing the N word is part of business ownership. But as you’ve probably heard about negotiation, no doesn’t mean no. Whether someone has outright rejected your quote or is bartering with you to get a better deal... There are certain things…
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Welcome to The Real Estate Underground Show #114! Today, we're excited to feature Phil Brooks from Raw Funds, offering insights into his remarkable journey from warehouse supervisor to real estate tycoon. In this enlightening episode, we'll explore: From Logistics to Real Estate: The pivotal moments that led Phil to transition from a high-pressure …
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Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel ODB & The Mayor intro episode 355 covering scene updates & MORE ODB calls Joey Whitby to talk Forbidden Fantasy 2024 & MORE ODB interviews title guest Matt "Yacht Rock" Hodgson discussing How he got involved in the scene Progression through various mini trucks including his cove…
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This week’s episode is slightly different as we meet one of the Leeds business community’s most well-known faces, Colin Glass OBE. Colin shares his expertise on a variety of business topics including what makes a great business founder, funding options available for businesses, what is a NED and why you might need one, what sweat investment is and,…
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The money side of business is hard. For many it’s downright confusing. Way too many trades business owners stare at their numbers without having a clue what they really mean. Too many business owners aren’t taught about things like pricing, cashflow and profit maximizing until after they’ve already started the business. So they only really pick it …
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Welcome to The Real Estate Underground Show #113! This episode of The Real Estate Underground Show is not your typical investment story. It's a roadmap to success for anyone looking to break into the exciting world of multifamily real estate. Join us as we welcome Jenn and Stacy Conkey, a powerhouse duo with over two decades of experience. They'll …
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A life-threatening car accident changed Jenn Drummond’s outlook on life. She knew she was given a second chance and started prioritizing personal fulfillment and embracing experiences. Jenn broke a Guinness World Record by becoming the first woman to climb the Seven Second Summits. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Jenn emphasi…
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This week we speak to Nigel Botterill, Founder of Entrepreneurs Circle. Nigel tells us why bootstrapping is the WRONG way to run a business, how incompetence launched his most successful business, the day he found £500k missing from his business bank account and the bedroom business that went multi-million pound in months. He also gives a 'how to' …
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Business has been uncertain over the last few years. 2020: Covid 2021: Lockdowns 2022: Inflation 2023: Interest Rate Spikes And now in 2024 the forecast is for depression and a decline in the construction industry. If you think that things are going to get any better soon, you’re sadly mistaken. We’re in a time where businesses die. And it’s only t…
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Welcome to The Real Estate Underground Show #112! In this episode, we chat with Dave Foster, a successful 1031 exchange investor. Dave's story, from his first property purchase to his current financially free lifestyle built on smart property swaps, is both inspiring and informative. Dave shares his expertise on: Building Wealth Through Real Estate…
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Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel ODB intros episode 354 covering RAD scene updates & MORE ODB interviews 2 RAD movie tie-ins including Devon from RAD Racing Movie Cars Bill Allen who starred in 'RAD' as Cru Jones Note: episode 354 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images RIP Mark “Papa Smurf”…
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In this week’s episode we talk to Alistair Maiden, founder of legal tech company, Syke. Hear business tales and learnings from the legendary Ken Morrison, Alistair’s eureka moment for the business, how the business grew to an eventual multi-million pound sale in the US plus the hard changes that needed to take place after sale. Plus, what’s it like…
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Here’s one thing that all trades businesses have in common. If they lost their biggest client they would struggle to keep the employees busy. It’s more important than ever to be on your clients’ backs about giving you more work. Because the research shows that when you stop communicating with your clients... They start dishing out work to your comp…
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Welcome to The Real Estate Underground Show #111! Today, we're thrilled to feature Dan Lewkowicz from Encore Real Estate Investment Services. Join us as we delve into the world of net lease investment sales and uncover the secrets to success in this specialized niche. In this enlightening episode, Dan shares: Exploring Triple Net Lease Investments:…
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Carol Han Pyle is a former fashion and beauty editor at Elle and now the founder of a luxury fragrance and candle brand. NETTE combines inspiration from her childhood with her passion for clean ingredients and a desire for a safe home following fertility struggles. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Carol shares her journey from…
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In this week’s episode we speak to local property developer and interior designer, Christine Yorath. Christine talks us through her property career, plus how she started a skincare business when returning from Vancouver, the almost accidental launch of a successful property letting business and teaches us how to avoid getting stabbed in the back in…
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Have you ever put your mind to something but not achieved it? Most of us have. But you’d be surprised the amount of business owners who didn’t achieve their goals because they simply gave up. And the reason is because change is hard. Us humans like to keep things within our comfort zone. But you left your comfort zone to start your business. So you…
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