Scott explains how the combined skills and personalities of himself and his brother Ashley have been fundamental to their highly successful business partnership from which they established and developed Thorpe Eco Ltd.

We hear how traditional apprenticeships as plumbers and heating engineers provided the solid foundation onto which they are constantly adding specialist skills, enabling them to cover everything from maintenance of the most basic domestic boilers to the design and installation of complex commercial systems, incorporating the latest ecologically optimised equipment.

Our conversation makes it self evident that old fashioned approaches to personal customer service and value for money combined with the partners passion and enthusiasm for their chosen profession are key factors in the rapid positive progress of their company.

And we cover the inevitable juggle of self-employed work/life balance and how Scott winds-down on the rare occasion he manages to switch off from business.

www.thorpeeco.co.uk

www.facebook.com/ThorpeEco

www.instagram.com/thorpeecoltd

www.twitter.com/thorpeeco

In Episode 5 we get down to business with Paula Richardson as we discuss her career in health and fitness spanning 35 years.

Progressing from working in gymnasiums and health centres, she made the decision to apply her vast resource of skills and experience to becoming totally independent as she established PR Active Fitness.

Paula now offers classes, coaching and consultation around every aspect of physical well-being.

We  hear how about the consistent positive correlation she has found between increases in the health of the body and the mind, and her holistic approach to her work.

And how the current pandemic catalysed the decision to expand her business on-line, which after a steep learning curve has become a huge success.

www.facebook.com/practivefitnesshowden

[email protected]

We hear how a dance lesson at the age of 11 had a profound effect on Sam, which she recalls in detail. 

From that point it was inevitable that dance would be central and integral to her life, her career and even her relationships.

She explains how her family and friends have been critical to the evolution and success of Butterfly Dance Studios.

We talk about the inevitable impact the pandemic has had on business and how been forced to slow down has shifted some perspectives. 

And we get a sense of her enormous energy and enthusiasm for the plans and ideas that will be going into the next chapter of Butterfly Dance Studios.

www.butterflydancestudios.com

www.facebook.com/butterflydancestudios

[email protected]

Today, we talk to the founder of The MNA group and during our conversation get an insight into why a down-to earth approach with a wealth of experience and a long term perspective has resulted in the most successful year so far for the business.

Mark explains the enormity and complexity of Health & Safety legislation and we get an overview of how this has to be interpreted, optimised and balanced with a common sense approach for it to be applied effectively to the individual requirements of each business and project.

Mark explains why communication, relationships and flexibility are key within his business as he works alongside his fellow Directors and team members to service an extensive and diverse range of clients throughout the UK.

And he promises that one day, before long, he'll address that work/life balance thing........

www.mnagrouplimited.com

www.facebook.com/MNAGroup

I talk to Jennifer Read about her life and career in music and how music  is actually in her genes. We find out what goes into the three music  based businesses she founded in Goole and how they quickly built from modest beginings to become an established part of many peoples lives. We  discuss the effect the Covid pandemic has had on the arts and live music and how her businesses are all set and ready to take off, even bigger and better, as soon as the goverment gives the green light.

www.yorkshiresingingcourses.co.uk

www.readswarblers.co.uk

www.facebook.com/readswarblers

I co-host Episode 2 with Jennifer Read as we talk to Rachael about the path that lead her to establishing and developing Goole Sports Therapy  into the thriving business that has become part of the fabric of the community in Goole today. 

We hear about the specific challenges she has  had to overcome, how she balances work, social and family life and her optimism for the future.

www.goolesportstherapy.com

www.facebook.com/rachgoolesportstherapy

www.twitter.com/gooletherapy

I invite you to listen to my brand new series of podcasts, with the first guest interview due  any day now.....