Founder Life

In today's episode we chat with Darren Glanville.  Darren is no stranger to the accounting profession and has more than twenty years experience helping accounting practices develop digital strategies and processes to drive efficiencies and profitability. Having worked for some of the biggest software providers including Sage, CCH, and Xero, Darren now heads up the EMEA region for Fathom and is passionate about leveraging technology to drive better business outcomes. Darren is a keen rugby fan (Newcastle Falcons), a self confessed coffee-holic and tech geek, you can find Darren walking his dogs on the beach near his home in Northumberland in the early morning and most weekends.

An experienced public speaker, blog author and contributor, I have hosted hundreds of webinars and roundtables on various topics across the sector especially on advisory services. Keynotes and session presentations at industry events including Xerocon, Accountex and Digital Accountancy Show.

We chatted about Darren's journey and the evolution of the accountancy industry, Darren's approach to leadership, his coaching journey and building resilience & learning from mistakes.

CONNECT WITH DARREN

Twitter - https://twitter.com/dazglanville

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dazglanville/

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🎶 Music by the amazing Strike Productions

💙 Shout out to our sponsors Xero who we believe are THE best accounting software for small businesses. Check Xero out on their website 👉🏻 xero.com

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/founderlifepodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@founderlifepodcast

🤍 CONNECT WITH CHERYL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcherylsharp/

PPF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkpigfinancials/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylsharpfcca/

👩🏼‍💻 WORK WITH PINK PIG FINANCIALS

Get to know PPF: https://pinkpigfinancials.co.uk/

Get Started: https://pinkpigfinancials.co.uk/work-with-us/

💙 CONNECT WITH DANIEL

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielprosser5/

Email: [email protected]

💷WORK WITH PINK PIG FINANCIAL PLANNING

Website: https://pinkpigfinancials.co.uk/2022/05/06/pink-pig-financial-planning/

🎙️ SPEAKING, PODCAST OR MEDIA ENQUIRIES

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In today's episode we chat with Dave Snowling.  Dave has had 47 years’ experience within the building industry, mainly involved in the supply of joinery products. He was employed as an apprentice at 16 years old and stayed with the company for a total of 23 years of which the latter years were in senior managerial positions.  That company become the largest joinery manufacturer within the UK.  In 1999 Dave joined a small family owned joinery company, and helped grow the company, becoming the MD and a shareholder. 

In 2010 Dave started his own business as a consultant working for several different companies involved in wood processing.

We chat about the challenges he had transitioning from employment to being a business owner and effectively then being on his own.  As well as managing teams and people problems and how he challenged his team, giving them accountability to grow and move forward.  It really was an insightful chat, and the overarching theme of the conversation was the importance of communication and how this is the best tool in our toolbox as leaders.

CONNECT WITH DAVE

Contact with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-snowling-46091843/

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🎶 Music by the amazing Strike Productions

💙 Shout out to our sponsors Xero who we believe are THE best accounting software for small businesses. Check Xero out on their website 👉🏻 xero.com

➕ Please like and subscribe!!

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🎙️FOLLOW FOUNDER LIFE ON SOCIALS

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/founderlifepodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@founderlifepodcast

🤍 CONNECT WITH CHERYL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcherylsharp/

PPF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkpigfinancials/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylsharpfcca/

👩🏼‍💻 WORK WITH PINK PIG FINANCIALS

Get to know PPF: https://pinkpigfinancials.co.uk/

Get Started: https://pinkpigfinancials.co.uk/work-with-us/

💙 CONNECT WITH DANIEL

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielprosser5/

Email: [email protected]

💷WORK WITH PINK PIG FINANCIAL PLANNING

Website: https://pinkpigfinancials.co.uk/2022/05/06/pink-pig-financial-planning/

🎙️ SPEAKING, PODCAST OR MEDIA ENQUIRIES

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In today's episode we chat with Matt Roberts, who runs a recruitment agency called Matthew Olivers.  He is not that stereotypical recruitment agent that springs to mind when you say recruitment - quite the opposite!

We talked about Matt's transition from employee to business owner, the current talent shortage (and what employers can do to stand out in a crowded market), the adoption of flexible working and work from home, Matt's take on leadership - managing teams with respect and trust 🙌🏻, as well as what success means to Matt.

The book Dan mentions in the episode (and Matt and wrote down!!) is: Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life https://amzn.eu/d/3LWNtZa  (We have no affiliation with the author - just a recommendation from one business owner to another 😊)

CONNECT WITH MATT

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matthewolivers/

Website: https://matthewolivers.com/

Email: [email protected]

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🎶 Music by the amazing Strike Productions

💙 Shout out to our sponsors Xero who we believe are THE best accounting software for small businesses. Check Xero out on their website 👉🏻 xero.com

➕ Please like and subscribe!!

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🎙️FOLLOW FOUNDER LIFE ON SOCIALS

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/founderlifepodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@founderlifepodcast

🤍 CONNECT WITH CHERYL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcherylsharp/

PPF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkpigfinancials/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylsharpfcca/

👩🏼‍💻 WORK WITH PINK PIG FINANCIALS

Get to know PPF: https://pinkpigfinancials.co.uk/

Get Started: https://pinkpigfinancials.co.uk/work-with-us/

💙 CONNECT WITH DANIEL

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielprosser5/

Email: [email protected]

💷WORK WITH PINK PIG FINANCIAL PLANNING

Website: https://pinkpigfinancials.co.uk/2022/05/06/pink-pig-financial-planning/

🎙️ SPEAKING, PODCAST OR MEDIA ENQUIRIES

Please email on [email protected]

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In today's episode we chat with Alex Von Schirmeister, MD UK & EMEA of Xero.  We chatted about Alex's varied career before joining Xero, his reason's for joining Xero and managing teams.  We also chatted about Alex's love of wine, travelling for work (and wine!), and his passion for small business.

We also touched on Alex's recent visit to the House of Commons to launch Xero's report on late payments and their suggestions for tackling the issue - along with a follow up from the day.

Check out the episode to hear it all!

CONNECT WITH ALEX

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-von-schirmeister-045375/

🎶 Music by the amazing Strike Productions

💙 Shout out to our sponsors Xero who we believe are THE best accounting software for small businesses. Check Xero out on their website 👉🏻 xero.com

➕ Please like and subscribe!!

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🎙️FOLLOW FOUNDER LIFE ON SOCIALS

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/founderlifepodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@founderlifepodcast

🤍 CONNECT WITH CHERYL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcherylsharp/

PPF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkpigfinancials/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylsharpfcca/

👩🏼‍💻 WORK WITH PINK PIG FINANCIALS

Get to know PPF: https://pinkpigfinancials.co.uk/

Get Started: https://pinkpigfinancials.co.uk/work-with-us/

💙 CONNECT WITH DANIEL

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielprosser5/

Email: [email protected]

💷WORK WITH PINK PIG FINANCIAL PLANNING

Website: https://pinkpigfinancials.co.uk/2022/05/06/pink-pig-financial-planning/

🎙️ SPEAKING, PODCAST OR MEDIA ENQUIRIES

Please email on [email protected]

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In today's episode we speak to James Wilkinson - a corporate and commercial lawyer, who routinely advises clients on M&A transactions, capital fundraisings, shareholder agreements and general commercial arrangements.

We spoke about James' journey from making major life decisions at 16 to giving up a well paid Corporate London role to move out, take a pay cut and spend more time with his wife and children.  Really ensuring that work fits around family life and giving a good balance of family and work.  Valuing time over money - you can always make more money, but you can't make more time!

We also chatted about the joys of the 5am club and what sets you up for the day, working with a team, how as business owners we put so much pressure on ourselves, reframing the bad stuff and revisiting what success means to James, and so much more!

CONTACT JAMES:

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Shout out to our sponsors Xero who we believe are THE best accounting software for small businesses. One of the features we love is their invoicing - it makes it so easy to get your invoices out to your customers to get paid!  Check Xero out on their website - xero.com

In this episode we spoke to James Sharp (Cheryl's husband) about his varied career and journey to becoming a business owner.  There were tears, there was laughter, and a real good natter!

James started his working life serving in the Iraq conflict in 2003 and spent five years as a Submariner in the Royal Navy.  During this time he received the Iraq war medal and Nato medal for his role in protecting the shores during the Athens Olympics in 2004.

After leaving the Royal Navy James went on to a 12 year career in customer service management on the railways, managing multiple teams of 60+ and overseeing the day to day operations of his region.

James is forever decorating at home, and absolutely loves seeing the difference something simple like a fresh coat of paint, a different colour, or even a feature wall can make to a room.  James left the railway to help Cheryl build her business using his team and HR skills to set up one arm of the business, but after perfecting his skills whilst making over their own home (more than once!) and helping a few friends the decorating bug got stronger and stronger, and his company Pink Pig Decorating was born! 

During the episode we talked about James' journey and all his learnings that he has brought into his business.

Hi, 👋🏻 I’m Daniel, and I’m a Financial Planner who wants to teach business owners, businesses and their families the skill of managing their finances in a thoughtful, proactive and purposeful way. I am a diploma qualified Financial Planner and an Entrepreneur.

I have over a decade of experience working for both large banks and small financial advisory practices -sitting on investment committees, training people and advising clients. Aiming to make sure people and businesses get the advice and education they deserve about money.

My success is down to approaching finance in a simple yet highly effective way – personalised,  empathetic, relatable and non-judgemental. Offering services ranging from financial planning,  cashflow modelling and a healthy money mindset and behaviours that match the individual and/or business.

When not in the office, you can find me with my family. When able, I support charities in fundraising. This has led me to doing some amazing things like sky-diving and trekking 26 miles along  Hadrian’s Wall in just under 8 hours. I also enjoy keeping fit and can be found at the gym regularly.

Connect with me on LinkedIn or email me on [email protected]

For our first two episodes we've interviewed each other so you can get to know us a little better 😊

So first up, 👋🏻 I’m Cheryl, I’m the founder of Pink Pig Financials, a lifestyle-focused firm of Accountants in the UK. It’s got to be one of the scariest but most rewarding things I have ever done - I launched Pink Pig to build a more flexible life around my family, and I believe all business owners can work towards their ideal lifestyle from day one of setting up a business. A domestic abuse survivor , I am deeply passionate about providing the support and confidence I wish I’d had to people taking their first steps into business. 

Connect with me on Instagram or my YouTube - @iamcherylsharp or on LinkedIn!

A little teaser of why we started the Founder Life podcast and what's to come!

Welcome on our journey :)