Engaging People Pod

Engaging People Pod

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Engaging People Pod episodes

  • I Left The UK. Bet Everything On America | Ricky Blair

    In this episode of the Engaging People Pod, Ricky Blair discusses his journey from building a successful UK real estate business to pursuing his lifelong ambition of moving to America and starting a new chapter in business.

    Ricky shares why he went all-in on the American Dream, the challenges of moving to the US during Covid, and how his experience in entrepreneurship and real estate led him into business coaching and mentorship.

    The conversation also explores Ricky’s experience of building a business in the US, including the differences between the UK and American business cultures, understanding the US market, pricing services, building a network and knowing when to pivot your business.

    Ricky also opens up about the importance of mentorship, dealing with self-doubt and financial pressure, building a strong support network and creating the financial freedom to take risks. He discusses his growing mentorship platform, helping entrepreneurs build businesses, raising investment and the increasing importance of human connection in an AI-driven world.

    If you're interested in entrepreneurship, business growth, mentorship, moving to America, business strategy, financial planning, investing, personal development and building a business from scratch, this episode is well worth a listen.

    #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Mentorship #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneur #AmericanDream #BusinessStrategy #FinancialPlanning #Investing #EngagingPeoplePod #RickyBlair

    37 min
  • I Walked Away From a Multi-Million Pound Deal | Sedge Beswick

    In this episode of the Engaging People Pod, Sedge shares the story of building and scaling her own agency, from landing major clients including Nike and Instagram to growing a team and navigating the challenges of running a high-growth business.

    Sedge discusses the realities of entrepreneurship, including cash flow, client retention, hiring, managing growth and the importance of understanding your numbers. She also opens up about taking the business through a private equity process while simultaneously expanding into the US and navigating pregnancy and motherhood.
    The conversation explores why Sedge ultimately walked away from the original deal, stepped away from the business she had founded and eventually sold her remaining shares to create a clean break. She reflects on the lessons she learned from the experience, including backing yourself, understanding deal structures and knowing when something is no longer right for you.
    Sedge also talks about starting again, investing in new businesses, working as a strategic advisor and building a mentorship programme designed to give entrepreneurs the confidence to start, scale and grow their businesses.
    From entrepreneurship and business growth to private equity, business exits, investing, financial planning, leadership, mentorship and building a career around family, this episode offers an honest look at what happens before, during and after building a successful business.
    #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #PrivateEquity #BusinessExit #BusinessStrategy #Mentorship #Investing #Leadership #BusinessPodcast #FinancialPlanning #EngagingPeoplePod #Sedge

    56 min
  • Private Equity Came Calling. I Had One Decision To Make. | Raman Sehgal

    In this episode of the Engaging People Pod, Raman Sehgal discusses his journey from growing up in Newcastle to becoming a successful entrepreneur and building a global pharmaceutical marketing business.


    Raman shares how a chance opportunity in pharmaceutical marketing shaped his career, why specialising in a niche industry transformed his business, and how expanding into the US helped drive significant international growth.


    The conversation also explores Raman’s experience of selling a majority stake in his business to private equity, including knowing when the time was right to sell, business valuation, EBITDA, deal timing and the realities of preparing a company for an exit.


    Raman also opens up about life after selling a business, stepping away from the day-to-day running of a company, managing wealth, finding balance after years of entrepreneurship and deciding what comes next.


    If you're interested in entrepreneurship, business growth, private equity, business exits, international expansion, investing, wealth management and life after selling a business,


    This episode is well worth a listen.


    #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #PrivateEquity #BusinessExit #BusinessOwner #Investing #WealthManagement #Entrepreneur #EngagingPeoplePod #RamanSehgal

    1 hr 5 min
  • I Sold My Business. Nobody Warned Me About This. | James Bott

    In this episode of the Engaging People Pod, James Bott returns to discuss his journey from serial entrepreneur and business owner to investor and entrepreneur, and how his approach to business and risk has evolved.

    James shares what happened after exiting Jellyfish, why he chose to invest in fewer businesses more meaningfully, the lessons he has learned from startup investing, and why understanding risk, dilution and long-term returns is so important.
    He also reveals the story behind Boxbar, the self-serve drinks technology business transforming how customers buy drinks at major venues, arenas and events. From its early beginnings to working with some of the UK's biggest venues, James explains the opportunity, challenges and ambitions behind the business.
    The conversation also explores financial planning after a business exit, managing wealth, investing strategically, avoiding lifestyle inflation and the importance of working with trusted financial and professional advisers.
    If you're interested in entrepreneurship, startup investing, business exits, wealth management, financial planning, investment strategy and building a high-growth business, this episode is well worth a listen.
    #Entrepreneurship #Investing #Business #StartupInvesting #FinancialPlanning #BusinessExit #BoxBar #EngagingPeoplePod #JamesBott

    52 min
  • AI, the UK Economy & Why Two Things Can Be True at Once

    The Engaging People Podcast is back with a new video and audio format after a four-year break.

    In this relaunch episode, we explore AI and the future of work, the UK economy, the cost of living crisis, investment markets, wealth protection and the growing importance of financial planning.
    The episode also looks at the idea that two things can be true at once — from AI creating opportunities while disrupting jobs, to the world feeling more uncertain while some measures suggest it is becoming safer.
    Expect honest conversations about business, investing, wealth, technology, politics, society and the challenges facing the UK, with a focus on cutting through the noise and looking at things with a little more realism.
    The Engaging People Podcast is back and there is plenty to talk about.
    Like, subscribe and don't miss an episode.
    #EngagingPeople #EngagingPeoplePodcast #Podcast #PodcastUK #BusinessPodcast #FinancePodcast #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #UKEconomy #BritishEconomy

    15 min
  • 117 - Marc Obrart - Co-Founder of Fin-House
    On today's podcast I host Marc Obrart who is the Co-Founder of Fin-House. Marc talks us through his journey from becoming an accountant to working out that impacting businesses was more up his street. We take more of an in-depth look at what an outsourced FD can do and how Fin-House are evolving the model.

    You can find Marc on Linkedin @MarcObrart and you can find Fin-House online www.fin-house.co.uk

    Marc is available on email [email protected]

    As always please do leave us a rating or review on iTunes. If you have anyone you think would be a good guest please don't hesitate to introduce them.

    We love you comments feedback and suggestions - write to us - [email protected]

    Our twitter handles are @samsloma1 & @engage_FS

    Our Instagram handles are @samsloma & @engagefinancial

    42 min
  • Episode 116 - Lewis Hatchett - From Professional Cricket to Start up Founder

    Lewis Hatchett is an ex Professional Cricketer turned start-up Founder. He has overcome numerous challenges throughout his life, starting with being born with Poland Syndrome which is a condition where you don't have one pectoral muscle & two of the ribs surrounding your lungs.

    Hear how his father was told that Lewis would never play professional sport.

    Then having made it to the top level of the game, Lewis suffered a back injury that would ultimately force him to retire & re-evaluate his life. He has since founded Sport Yogi & is using his former experience to build a scalable Yogi app for athletes of all levels.

    Lewis recommends the following books

    The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters

    Legacy by James Kerr

    The Pressure Principle by Dave Alred.

    He also recommends the Rich Roll podcast & The Huberman Lab.

    You can find Lewis on all the socials @lewishatchett and you can also find Sport Yogi @sportyogi.

    His website is LewisHatchett.com and the business site is www.sportyogi.com

    You can listen to him on his very own podcast - Raising Your Game on iTunes.

    As always please do leave us a rating or review on iTunes. If you have anyone you think would be a good guest please don't hesitate to introduce them.

    We love you comments feedback and suggestions - write to us - [email protected]

    Our twitter handles are @samsloma1 & @engage_FS

    Our Instagram handles are @samsloma & @engagefinancial

    43 min
  • Episode 115 - The 7 minute pod with 4 core values for 2022

    In our final episode of 2021, Sam shares some ideas for 2022. Here are the details of our recommendations.

    Raising Fame Podcast.

    Rational Reminder Podcast.

    He discusses 4 core values for your life or business.

    1 - Deliver Massive Value

    2 - Be Intentional

    3 - Do what Works

    4 - Take Accountability

    We hope you've enjoyed this podcast and that you have a happy and healthy festive break. Here's to a great 2022.

    As always please do leave us a rating or review on iTunes. If you have anyone you think would be a good guest please don't hesitate to introduce them.

    We love you comments feedback and suggestions - write to us - [email protected]

    Our twitter handles are @samsloma1 & @engage_FS

    Our Instagram handles are @samsloma & @engagefinancial

    9 min
  • Episode 114 - Chatting all things crypto & NFT's with Josh Green of BetUp Media

    Josh Green is the founder of BetUp Media which is a marketing consultancy in the gaming/online gambling space.

    He is a long standing personal friend of mine and in this episode we discuss all things crypto & NFT's. We tried to make the conversation high level enough for people to understand what's going on in this world, what we are doing ourselves & some use cases for some of the digital assets people are buying.

    Please note nothing in this podcast is to be construed as Investment Advice. All opinions of mine & Josh's are our own opinions and not those of Engage Financial Services.

    You can find Josh on Linkedin @JoshGreen on twitter @greeno99 or @fruityslots.

    Our Instagram handles are @samsloma @engagefinancial, you can find me on Linkedin @SamSloma, on twitter @samsloma1 @Engage_FS

    We hope you enjoyed this conversation, please do leave us a rating or review. We love your comments feedback and suggestions, write to us [email protected]

    44 min

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This podcast interviews professional sports people and young entrepreneurs on the challenges they've faced on the rise to their success.