Business Growth Execution

In the 22nd episode of the Growth Execution Podcast Season 4, we're joined by Simon Nolan, Director of Mark’s Mushrooms.

Mark’s Mushrooms is based in the north of England where the weather is perfect for fungi growth. Simon and his colleagues farm and deliver high quality mushrooms to high quality restaurants, shops and online, and he wants everyone to know about - and enjoy - tasty, exotic and wild mushrooms.

Here, Simon spoke about being involved in the whole business during a startup, what surprised him the most when he started the business, the impact of the pandemic, and more.

In this week's episode, we're joined by Marta Pereira, Founder of Little Playaroos.

Marta’s business is a babywearing consultancy with an amazing selection of carriers, slings & accessories - as well as  wooden toys which will delight and inspire children.

Here, Marta talked about the importance of doing your homework, setting up a business on a pandemic, the best advice given to her, and more.

On this week's episode, we're joined by Mike Duxbury, Founder of Inclusive Farm.

Mike lost his sight completely when he was only 6 years old. However against all odds, he knew that he wanted a life and career in farming. Whilst being realistic in knowing that he would have some limitations, he was determined to find out how he could attain his goal.

Here, he spoke about diversity, why he started his business, going through the hard yards, and more.

In this week's episode, we're joined by Emily & Mark Watson, Founders of Reach Out Caring.

Emily & Mark’s organisation is a farm / work based proficiencies Centre for adults with learning disabilities that aims to provide a safe, quality day centre that young adults can go and enjoy activities that they may struggle to get involved with else where. Check out their website: reachoutcaring.com

Here they spoke about how they set up their organisation, not doing anything in anger, their most surprising experience, and more.

This week, we're joined by Brad Dibben, Co-Founder of My Vegan Hamper.

Brad’s business, My Vegan Hamper, promises to offer only the absolute best vegan food products available on the UK market, so they can represent veganism to the highest standard to those who might be new to plant-based eating. Check out their website: myveganhamper.co.uk

In this episode, he spoke about the impact of the pandemic, the most surprising thing when he started his business, and more.

This week, our guest on the Growth Execution Podcast is Liam Longley, Co-Founder of Cotswold Wears.

Based in the rural beauty of its namesake UK area, Cotswold Wears is a fresh and ambitious business committed to both the quality of their products and service, and also to doing their part for the natural world. Check out their website: cotswoldwears.com

In this episode, he spoke about empathy and putting yourself in the shoes of your customers, what drove him to start a business, and more

This week's guest on the 16th episode of the Growth Execution Podcast Season 4 is Sarah Hills, Founder of Carpe Omnia Training.

Sarah is a passionate and driven trainer, consultant and coach specialising in change and leadership. Visit her website: carpeomniatraining.com

Here, she spoke about change, leadership, learning when to put your hands up, and more.

This week's guest is Raghav Agarwal, Co-Founder of FireUp Cookware.

Raghav is a young entrepreneur, from a family with three generations of cookware manufacturing experience. He met his Co-Founder, Tom, who’s an Engineering Science Professor at Oxford University and discovered they shared the same passion for innovation and cooking.

Here, he spoke about cookware inovation, persistence, impact of the pandemic, and more.

This week's guest on the 14th episode of the Growth Execution Podcast Season 4 is Shelley Farnham, founder of Complex Connexions.

Shelley’s son is diagnosed as ADHD and Autistic. For many years, she felt confused, isolated and overwhelmed by a lack of information and professional support. This led to her son’s mental wellbeing - and that of the rest of the family - suffer.

Here, she spoke about connections, neurodivergent parenting, how the pandemic opened new possibilites for her organisation, and more.

Lea Salomone and George Gros, Founders of Louis & Co Maison, joined Mal McCallion in the 13th episode of the Growth Execution Podcast Season 4.

One evening at the end of year 2020 with the pandemic going on and with a 6-month old baby, Louis, Lea and George talked about what the future holds for them. That night, Louis & Co Maison was born with the aim to create a brand that encapsulates what they are about: the love of giving, hosting and enjoying life. Check out their website: louisandcomaison.com

In this conversation, Lea and George talked with Mal about customer service journey, the impact of the pandemic, their most surprising experience, and more.