Dear Unexpected Entrepreneurs

We met with Jan Carlyle to discuss three lessons that she has learnt while starting Autumn Live.

AutumnLive is passionate about Technology, Education, Equality and Inspiration.  They deliver this through strategic events, programmes and marketing campaigns, specialising in the tech, digital and creative sectors.

Listen to hear Jan's wisdom about marketing, ROI and mentorship.

Pete and Rachel Heslop, our company directors, share the Steadfast story, starting with our small beginnings, growing into the team and client work you see today.

Steadfast Collective are a team of passionate creatives focusing on creating content-driven digital platforms and applications. We have a team of five, permanent, talented individuals in our Southampton office, alongside a small team of regular contractors who work alongside us on many of our projects.

Pete and Rachel share three key lessons they have learnt along the way...

This week I had the chance to speak to Shelly Frame of Etch. Shelly is Group Commercial Director responsible for strategising growth plans, keeping an eye on the finances, and keeping the company in check.

The Etch Group is a collection of user design, customer experience, product and web development companies, which include Big Radical Ltd. They work across the Auto, Airlines, Health, Hospitality, Financial and Entertainment industries.

Etch has a team of around 80 talented individuals across three offices in London, Southampton, and Cape Town.

We asked Shelly what three lessons she had learnt whilst starting up Etch several years ago and along the way.

This week I had the chance to speak to Ashley Baxter. Ashley is currently building Jack, business insurance on a first name basis. She is also Director of Brokers Direct. Ashley likes video games, photography, and her dog, Indie. She is based in Glasgow, Scotland.

We asked Ashley what three Lessons she had learned while starting With Jack,

Throughout May we are meeting with business owners from all over the UK to discuss three lessons they have learned while starting a business.

Why three lessons? I’m glad you asked! At Steadfast Collective it’s our third birthday so we’re celebrating by meeting with some entrepreneurs who inspire us.

This week I had the chance to speak to James Mitchell. James runs M3 productions, a UK-based theatrical production company and technical theatre design, support, and hire.

James is a creative entrepreneur who can find his way around any limitation. We discuss everything from cash flow to getting over the fear of making mistakes.