A Cast of Entrepreneurs

Next up on A Cast of Entrepreneurs, we have three more incredible entrepreneurs sharing real insight into their lives and businesses.

Hosts Elaine Stroud, Chief Executive of The Entrepreneurs’ Forum, and Sally Cowling, Head of Marketing, are joined by:

Kimberley Turner, owner of games studio Double Eleven, one of the most exciting tech companies in the North East. Kim has grown Double Eleven with grit and determination. They’re now a muti-award winning games developer who bring massive franchises to new platforms and audiences across the globe, with over 300 employees and offices in the UK and Malaysia.

Sara Davies MBE, founder of Crafter’s Companion, Strictly Come Dancing star and serial investor, including being a Dragon on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den. After spotting a gap in the market that led to launching Crafter’s Companion, Sara has grown a global business and presented on TV shopping channels across the world. Sara is a brilliant champion of the North East, brimming with energy and passion to share her experiences.

Toby Bridges, Executive Chairman of NBT Group. Growing the business to multi-million-pound turnover, Toby led NBT Group to take a place on the North East’s 50 fastest growing companies list. Toby champions the benefits of collaboration and sharing knowledge, holding numerous roles in this capacity including growth board member on the North East Local Enterprise Partnership and Visiting Professor at Northumbria University.

This cast of entrepreneurs discuss everything from why they first stepped onto the entrepreneurial path, what it took to scale their businesses and the sacrifices they made along the way, the illusive work/life balance, and the importance of mentoring in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Connect with Kimberley: www.linkedin.com/in/kimtur8/

Connect with Sara: www.linkedin.com/in/sara-davies-mbe-7406854/

Connect with Toby: www.linkedin.com/in/tobybridges/

Settle in to hear another incredible cast of entrepreneurs sharing their honest insights about entrepreneurial life.

On the second episode of A Cast of Entrepreneurs, hosts Elaine Stroud, Chief Executive of The Entrepreneurs’ Forum, and Sally Cowling, Head of Marketing, are talking to:

Chris March, Chief Executive Officer at Allies Group, a full service, results driven marketing agency. Chris has extensive experience in media and publishing. He has helped to create some of the North’s most recognisable publications, including Luxe Magazine, Fenwick Magazine, and NE1 Magazine.

Sarah Thackray, Director at BeaconHouse Events, who deliver events through clever thinking, sustainable solutions, and exceptional customer service. Their events could be virtual, hybrid, or even outdoors, and include conferences, exhibitions, and awards ceremonies. Sarah’s vision is to drive a positive, lasting impact with every event.

And Paul Blake, Owner and Managing Director at Newcastle Eagles Basketball Club, who play in the British Basketball League. Paul’s expertise lies in the business of sport and managing sports events.

This cast of entrepreneurs look back to the early days of starting their businesses, through to the scale up process, and ahead to what the future holds. Listen to hear how they’ve dealt with imposter syndrome, built exceptional teams and supported their employees, and where they find inspiration to overcome their biggest challenges. You’ll also get some expert advice for stepping out on the entrepreneurial path.

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Get involved with The Entrepreneurs’ Forum: https://entrepreneursforum.net/ Connect with Chris: www.linkedin.com/in/chrismarchuk/

Connect with Sarah: www.linkedin.com/in/sarahthackray/

Connect with Paul: www.linkedin.com/in/paul-blake-06258219/

Welcome to our very first episode of A Cast of Entrepreneurs, brought to you by The Entrepreneurs’ Forum. We believe entrepreneurs have the power to inspire others by sharing their own stories. That’s why we’ve bought together an amazing cast of entrepreneurs to tell it as it is, giving you a real insight into what it’s like to be an entrepreneur.

Hosts Elaine Stroud, Chief Executive of The Entrepreneurs’ Forum, and Sally Cowling, Head of Marketing, are joined by our first cast taking to the stage:

Mike O’Brien, co-founder of Opencast, a highly skilled and fast growing technology consultancy business. Mike founded Opencast along with his co-founder Charlie Hoult in 2012. Mike is also a Board member of The Entrepreneurs’ Forum and our reigning Entrepreneur of the Year.

Sam Spoors founded her business Talentheads more recently in 2019. Talentheads are in-house recruitment strategists working alongside you to align your business strategy with your team.

Finally, last but not least, we have Jason Turner, founder of Data2Action, the data compliance, security and analysis specialists business which he set up in 2017. Listen to hear this cast of entrepreneurs discuss everything from challenges to triumphs, where they get their inspiration from, how they balance the pressures of running their own businesses, and even why entrepreneurs are like Tiggers!

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Get involved with The Entrepreneurs’ Forum: https://entrepreneursforum.net/

Connect with Sam: www.linkedin.com/in/spoorssam/

Connect with Jason: www.linkedin.com/in/jason-turner-5916695/

Connect with Mike: www.linkedin.com/in/mike-o-brien-5309035/

Hello and welcome to A Cast of Entrepreneurs, brought to you by the Entrepreneurs’ Forum.  

I’m Elaine Stroud, Chief Executive of the Entrepreneurs’ Forum, and together with Sally Cowling, our Head of Marketing, we’ve been talking to entrepreneurs from all over the North East about what it’s really like to be an entrepreneur. We’re getting the real insight into their lives and businesses.   

This series brings together a cast of 36 North East entrepreneurs. So fasten your seatbelt as we’re going on a roller coaster ride from basketball to crafting, from excavation to Atlantic rowing, from selling darts in the playground to 70th birthday celebrations.   

Join us as we talk to our resident entrepreneur of the year, Mike O’Brien from Opencast; Sara Davies MBE, crafting queen and TV dragon; Tim Wilks, owner of Lane 7, one of the Sunday Times fastest growing UK companies; and the youthful passion of startup entrepreneur Rosie Bath and her sustainable business Cera Cotton.   

These are conversations to inspire you and to energise you. Enjoy listening!

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