How to Spark Success

Grab your shot of marketing espresso energy!

My guest today, Bec Chappell, started Plum Marketing Solutions in 2020 with the goal of helping B2B business owners be the drivers of a strategic, stress free marketing in their business.

Her aim was to empower business owners to scale and grow with results based marketing for their unique business, no one sized fits all approach.

Prior to launching her own biz Bec clocked up 12+ years of experience in marketing departments both growing my career and leading the pack.

She's been called the branding gatekeeper, oddly data-focused, and an effervescent whiteboard lover. This is because of her obsession with brand integrity and growth, a fervent supporter of a high functioning CRM and of course the natural, honest and energetic way she delivers strategies.

With a little bit of grit and determination, she successfully changed the way business owners and corporates think about the fonts and colours team.

Her why is to remove the stress and overwhelm; and demonstrate that marketing strategies don't need to be over-complicated, over-budgeted or over fluffy, they need some humanity and consistency.

Her mission is to amplify brands, create clear strategies and magnify messaging.

Outside of Plum she is passionate about helping build people from Rock Bottom with tales of her own experiences and learnings.

She's also the host of the podcast show "Marketing Espresso" - Your easily digestible, quality shot of helpful marketing advice.

Amongst other things in this episode, we chat about:

• Surviving and thriving after workplace bullying
• Being lifted up by the entrepreneur community
• The huge change that entrepreneurship brings about for you

And many more things.

You can connect with Bec via:

@bec_chappell on IG - https://www.instagram.com/bec_chappell/

FB @chappellbec - https://www.facebook.com/chappellbec

LinkedIn – Rebecca Chappell- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-chappell-b003b130/

If you've been inspired and would like to find ways to lead better, launch your business idea, grow your business or increase your online presence, book in a call with me, Liz Hamlet (Podcast host, Coach, Speaker & Strategist) at https://www.sparksucceed.co.uk/ or connect with me on LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hamlet/

In this episode, I chat with Paul Avins, an award winning business coach known as one of the most sought after business growth experts in the UK today.

As CEO of Team Dynamics Global & partner in Contribution Compass (the No1 profiing tool for building high performing teams) - He helps entrepreneurs stop fire fighting and shift to new levels of scalable sales, team performance and passive profits.

Paul has built 3 companies and is the author of 5 business books, as well as being a keynote speaker.

In 2014 he suffered a life threatening Asthma attack that caused his heart to stop for almost 5 minutes – something that fuelled his desire to share strategies with entrepreneurs around the world.

Amongst other things in this episode, we chat about:

• How to survive and pay your bills
• How many entrepreneurs are trying to solve the wrong problem
• The skill of building a team
• Why a thirst for self development is key to your success

You can connect with Paul via:

• Websites - paulavins.com
• teamdynamics.com
• https://www.contributioncompass.co.uk/teams-report
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulavins/

If you've been inspired and would like to find ways to lead better, launch your business idea, grow your business or increase your online presence, book in a call with me, Liz Hamlet (Podcast host, Coach, Speaker & Strategist) at https://www.sparksucceed.co.uk/ or connect with me on LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hamlet/

In this episode, I'm joined by Bryan Clayton - CEO and co-founder of GreenPal – an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals – named the "Uber for lawn care" by Entrepreneur magazine.

With over 200,000 active completing thousands of transactions per day.

Before starting GreenPal Bryan Clayton founded Peachtree Inc. - one of the largest landscaping companies in the state of Tennessee growing it to over $10 million a year in annual revenue before it was acquired by Lusa holdings in 2013.

Bryan's interest and expertise are related to entrepreneurialism, small business growth, marketing and bootstrapping businesses from zero revenue to profitability and exit.

Amongst other things in this episode, we chat about:

• What worklife balance REALLY looks like when building two multi million dollar buinesses
• Success habits Bryan wouldn't do without
• How to build a winning team
• You're never too late - you've got to get in the game to win it!

You can connect with Bryan via:

• Website - https://www.yourgreenpal.com
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-clayton-a96b33214
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/bryanmclayton
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/bryanmclayton

If you've been inspired and would like to find ways to lead better, launch your business idea, grow your business or increase your online presence, book in a call with me, Liz Hamlet (Podcast host, Coach, Speaker & Strategist) at https://www.sparksucceed.co.uk/ or connect with me on LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hamlet/

Welcome to a special edition of How to Spark Success.

This is the 50th episode!

Can you believe it?

Here's a special "Spark Success short" of the top 3 things I've learnt about success from hosting this podcast with Global Leaders guests and stealing their success secrets.

If you've been inspired by the How to Spark Success podcast and would like to find ways to lead better, launch your business idea, grow your business or increase your online presence, book in a call with me, Liz Hamlet (Podcast host, Success Coach & Business Mentor) at https://www.sparksucceed.co.uk/ or connect with me on LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hamlet/

Increase the stakes of what is possible for you!

In this episode, I chat with Nick Cavuoto – 4 x Serial Entrepreneur, Host of the Mentoring Millions® Podcast and a dynamic business consultant for today's most influential brands. In addition to his accomplishments as a business consultant with Fortune 500 Companies like Verizon, Microsoft, and Paychex – Nick serves as an inspirational figure, activating the next generation of global leaders.

This chat will open up your mind to more conceptual approaches to leadership and influencing.

Amongst other things in this episode, we chat about:

• Why Nick is abandoning his calendar.
• Why opening your mind to your potential is key to your success.
• The importance of allowing yourself "white space" for creativity.
• Who you need to surround yourself with as an entrepreneur.
• The trick of writing "role profiles" and "CVs" for the different roles in your life
• How to make your unique imprint on the world.

You can connect with Nick via:

• Website https://www.nickcavuoto.com/about
• LinkedIn com/in/nickcavuoto

If you've been inspired and would like to find ways to lead better, launch your business idea, grow your business or increase your online presence, book in a call with me, Liz Hamlet (Podcast host, Coach, Speaker & Business Mentor) at https://www.sparksucceed.co.uk/ or connect with me on LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hamlet/

Dream as if it's already done!

In this episode, I'm joined by "Dream Transition Mentor" and host of the "Your Dream or Mine" podcast – the fantastic Laura Cruise.

Laura helps women transition into their dream business and to experience the freedom and flow they crave.

I loved this chat – we could have gone on for hours!

Amongst other things in this episode, we chat about:

• Why 1-1 coaching is gold dust
• The culture shock of moving from corporate to entrepreneurship
• Why being consistent is the secret sauce
• The importance of defining what success means to you personally
• How to build freedom and flexibility into your life

You can connect with Laura via:

• Podcast https://yourdreamormine.buzzsprout.com/1499314
• Website https://lauracruise.com/
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauracruisecoaching/
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thedreamtransitionmentor/

If you've been inspired and would like to find ways to lead better, launch your business idea, grow your business or increase your online presence, book in a call with me, Liz Hamlet (Podcast host, Coach, Speaker & Business Mentor) at https://www.sparksucceed.co.uk/ or connect with me on LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hamlet/

Let's get to work!

In this awesome episode, I'm joined by Andrew MacAskill - #LinkedIn Changemaker 2021, Job Search Expert and Career Coach and bestselling Author of Job Search Playbook.

This is a MUST LISTEN!

If you don't know of Andrew already – you SHOULD!

In this episode, we chat about all things #career and #job focused and throw around our thoughts on:

• Should we have launched our businesses earlier?
• When is the "right" time to launch?
• Talking to the "sofapreneurs" who have all the big ideas but fail to do anything about it.
• How Andrew has grown his LinkedIn following to 90k (and growing!)
• The importance of doubling down on what you're good at
• What does success mean anyway?

You can connect with Andrew via:

• Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-executive-career-jump-podcast-for-executive/id1505347191
• Website https://www.execcareerjump.com/
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobsearchcoach/
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andrewdmacaskill/

If you've been inspired and would like to find ways to lead better, launch your business idea, grow your business or increase your online presence, book in a call with me, Liz Hamlet (Podcast host, Coach, Speaker & Business Mentor) at https://www.sparksucceed.co.uk/ or connect with me on LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hamlet/

Do you forget to be human in your content?

If you've ever doubted whether you're focusing on the right things in your content, this is the episode for you.

I'm joined by Joshua B Lee - Nicknamed "The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn"

Joshua specialises in Engagement & Influencer Marketing. After building his career in online marketing with clients like MySpace and Google with advertising spends of over half a billion dollar.

He founded Standout Authority in 2014, so he can work with entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals like you to help you humanize your professional or company brand on LinkedIn.

In this episode, we chat about creating content and the one most impactful thing you can do – remembering to be human!

We find out more about what's been integral to Joshua's success – and share tips you can implement yourself.

You can connect with Joshua via:

• Website https://standoutauthority.com/
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuablee/
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thejoshuablee/

If you've been inspired and would like to find ways to lead better, launch your business idea, grow your business or increase your online presence, book in a call with me, Liz Hamlet (Podcast host, Coach, Speaker & Business Mentor) at https://www.sparksucceed.co.uk/ or connect with me on LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hamlet/

How open are you about your story?

If you've ever doubted the power of your brand story, then you've got to listen to this episode.

I'm joined by Vee Roberts - Multi award winning Brand & Marketing strategist, speaker, trainer, author and founder of Insight2Marketing. Vee helps clients feeling stuck or overwhelmed with how to brand or promote their businesses.

In this episode, we chat about the importance of sharing your story and how many "layers to peel".

We find out more about what's been integral to Vee's success – and share tips you can implement yourself.

You can connect with Vee via:

• Website https://www.insight2marketing.com/
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/insight2marketing/
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/insight2marketing/

If you've been inspired and would like to find ways to lead better, launch your business idea, grow your business or increase your online presence, book in a call with me, Liz Hamlet (Podcast host, Coach, Speaker & Business Mentor) at https://www.sparksucceed.co.uk/ or connect with me on LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hamlet/

Tried everything to win new clients but nothing's working?

You've got to listen to this episode.

I'm joined by Claire Sewell - Sales & Mindset Coach - After 20 years in sales, three years studying sales psychology, energy and how the mind works and a lifetime of observing human behaviour, Claire has found the missing link between consistent sales performance is understanding the four pillars of sales: Energetics - Psychology - Strategy and Process. When all these four powerhouses are connected, you become magnetic at sales because you have a grounded certainty in your potential, who you help (your 5* clients), your offer and the massive value you deliver to solve their problem and impact them. AND you learn the essence of selling and how to move your prospects through a sales call naturally and comfortably, without any awkwardness!

You can connect with Claire via her website https://swellcoach.co.uk/ or on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-sewell-sales-and-mindset-coach/

If you've been inspired and would like to find ways to lead better, launch your business idea, grow your business or increase your online presence, book in a call with me, Liz Hamlet (Podcast host, Coach, Speaker & Business Mentor) at https://www.sparksucceed.co.uk/ or connect with me on LinkedIn on https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hamlet/