In this episode, Steve sits down with his daughter, Grace, and things get real (and really funny)! From how her job in social work changed her perspective on life, to the way a strong goal helped her bounce back after her accident! They also chat about what it's like working in the family business during the highs and the lows!

00:00 Intro

01:23 Before Grace joined the business & her job in social work

09:05 Moving on and joining the family business

11:50 Grace’s entrepreneurial spirit

14:00 Fragility of life and Grace’s injury

20:18 Anxiety

24:05 Quickfire questions

35:22 Unorthodox Tip of the Week

37:44 Outro

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In this episode of An Unorthodox CEO, Steve opens up about the highs and lows of riding the business rollercoaster. Discover how he takes time to recharge after being in fight mode, the power of walking and how it helps him clear his mind! Plus, listen for our 5th Unorthodox Tip of the Week!

00:00 Intro

01:36 What is the business rollercoaster & Steve’s experiences of it

08:50 Fight or Flight

14:35 Rest and recharge

18:42 Quickfire questions

24:30 Unorthodox Tip of the Week

26:30 Outro 

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In this episode, meet John, our Operations Director! Find out all about when and why he joined the business, plus find out his top business cost-saving tips since the new budget and what it's like working with your family!

00:00 Intro

1:30 Early life and why John joined Sussex Beds 

4:35 John's progression in the business 

11:22 Working with your wife

13:40 Cost saving due to the budget, ideas & opening new stores

17:57 Quickfire questions

26:27 Unorthodox Tip of the Week

29:34 Outro and next week's episode

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In this episode, we find out if culture is everything, where Steve got his inspiration for the Sussex Beds culture and why culture is important for our team and our customers! Listen to his culture plans for the year and his unorthodox tip of the week from listener Liz!

00:00 Intro & what actually is culture

12:57 Culture vs Strategy - how do you find the balance

15:59 What is a rock, and Steve’s rocks for the year

22:15 Steve’s inspiration for the Sussex Beds culture

27:11 Quickfire Culture Questions

31:30 Unorthodox tip of the week (this week from Liz)

34:51 Outro and next week's episode

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Find out exactly what life was like for Josh growing up, why he ended up joining the family business and what it's really like working with your dad and your closest family! Listen as Josh and Steve talk about who is the most competitive, their funniest moments and how they get through the tough times together.

00:00 - Intro

03:15 - Before Josh joined the business

15:56 - Life working with family & dealing with emotions

22:34 - Living in the shadows

28:59 - Josh's motivations & their toughest business times

34:07 - Favourite times from working in the business

39:03 - Quickfire question time

45:20 - Unorthodox tip of the week

47:20 - Summary & Follow Us

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