In Business Talks2 Podcast

In this episode we are talking to mother and son team Janette and Simon Town of Roots of Yggdrasil

Roots of Yggdrasil is a family run Community Interest Company (CIC) that aims to improve the health and well-being of deprived and rural communities. They are a non-profit organisation - although they like to call themselves Profits with Purpose -  that works alongside GP’s and companies to provide affordable access to exercise classes catered towards supporting those with pre-existing medical conditions and mental health issues.

Their physical health  services range from corrective exercise workshops focused around pain prevention to community led exercise classes offering more specialist treatments for chronic diseases such as arthritis and COPD.

Their corporate to community model ensures that they can provide high quality services to some of the most isolated regions on the Yorkshire coast.

Janette and Simon will be sharing their thoughts on running a business and working together as Mother and Son.

Things you will learn in this episode:-

• How the business came about
• The benefits of working in a business as mother and son
• How they handle difficult situations
• How working together has strengthened their relationship
• How they got their company name

And lots more, as we delve into the lives of this Mother and son duo, behind the business of Roots of Yggdrasil

You can connect with Janette and Simon on their website or connect with them on LinkedIn Simon  or Janette and you can also connect with them on Facebook. I'm sure they'd love to connect with you.

If you've enjoyed this podcast please share with your friends, we'd really appreciate it and if you'd like to know more about In Business,  check out our website Home | We Are In Business

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Credits:
Music by Sabelo2010 Pixabay.com

The views and opinions expressed by our guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast host, producer, or any affiliated parties. The podcast host and producer are not responsible for any claims, actions, or damages arising from the guest's participation in the podcast, including but not limited to any royalties, compensation, or financial benefits. 

This is our bonus episode, where we speak to one of our In Business networking members or another business owner on a particular subject in their area of expertise. Each week we ask our expert to focus on a particular topic, giving us their thoughts, ideas, tips and advice.
 
This week we have Lisa East of The Thinking Cap.

If you're a busy Managing Director / Marketing Director then you'll know all about the importance of social media within your business marketing strategy, but you just don't have the time to create meaningful content and stay relevant whilst staying ahead?

Get in touch with Lisa to see how together you can engage with your community, create meaningful connections, stay relevant and stay ahead.

Lisa can help in two ways with this;-

1. By planning your content and managing your socials for you, or
2. By setting up a bespoke training package and providing online tuition and support so you can manage your socials in-house.

What you will learn today are Lisa's thoughts and tips on the following:

• Creating a Plan and being prepared
• Plan time ahead
• looking at what's worked previously
• The different types of post
• Lisa's networking tip

And much more besides.
 
You can connect with Lisa as follows to find out more:-
Mobile:
Email:
Website:
LinkedIn:
Post:
Masterclass registration page:
I'm sure she'd love to connect with you.

If you've enjoyed this podcast please share with your friends and if you'd like to know more about In Business,  check out our website Home | We Are In Business

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If you'd like to attend one of our regular networking events, just click on the link to book your place, we'd love to see you.
 
Credits:
Music by Sabelo2010 Pixabay.com

The views and opinions expressed by our guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast host, producer, or any affiliated parties. The podcast host and producer are not responsible for any claims, actions, or damages arising from the guest's participation in the podcast, including but not limited to any royalties, compensation, or financial benefits. 

In this episode we are talking to husband and wife team Ruth and Justin of Choose Purple, an award winning website design agency.

Ruth and Justin  work with businesses across the UK helping them get more results from their website. 

Their team of passionate and experienced designers work with you to ensure that you receive the maximum return on your marketing investment. 

They want you to achieve your full business potential, which means more exposure, better results and greater impact through your website.

They offer:-

• Website design
• Graphic design and print
• Social media and online marketing
• SEO

Ruth and Justin will be sharing their thoughts on running a business and working together as husband and wife.

Things you will learn in this episode:-

• How the business came about
• Their vision for the business
• Their roles within the business
• How they handle difficult situations
• The purple cow story

And lots more, as we delve into the lives of this husband and wife duo, behind the business of Choose Purple.

You can connect with Ruth and Justin on LinkedIn or via their website, I'm sure they'd love to connect with you.

If you've enjoyed this podcast please share with your friends (if you haven't, don't tell anyone!) and if you'd like to know more about In Business,  check out our website Home | We Are In Business

Follow us on Instagram HERE

If you'd like to attend one of our regular networking events, just click on the link to book your place, we'd love to see you.

Credits:
Music by Sabelo2010 Pixabay.com

The views and opinions expressed by our guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast host, producer, or any affiliated parties. The podcast host and producer are not responsible for any claims, actions, or damages arising from the guest's participation in the podcast, including but not limited to any royalties, compensation, or financial benefits. 

This is our bonus episode, where we speak to one of our In Business networking members or another business owner on a particular subject in their area of expertise. Each week we ask our expert to focus on a particular topic, giving us their thoughts, ideas, tips and advice.
 
 This week we have Simon Darlaston of Sandler Training.

Sandler Training is the world leader in Sales Mastery. At it's simplest we work with business's to help them develop a way of selling that delivers results regardless of the state of the economy, inevitable team turnover, or time of year.

Typically, we engage with business, MD's and CEO's. They already have a good business, and are looking to go from good to great. In their mission to grow, they are having a few sales challenges which are preventing them from getting to the level they aspire to.
 

What you will learn today is Simon's thoughts and tips on the following:

• Salesperson, buyer and client relationships
• Setting the expectations
• Having an agenda for a meeting, that's client focussed
• Suggestions of what to say at the start of a meeting
• Simon's top tip on networking.

And much more besides.
 
 You can connect with  Simon on  LinkedIn , or via his website  or follow him on twitter. I'm sure he'd love to hear from you.

If you've enjoyed this podcast please share with your friends and if you'd like to know more about In Business,  check out our website Home | We Are In Business

Follow us on Instagram HERE.

If you'd like to attend one of our regular networking events, just click on the link to book your place, we'd love to see you.
 
Credits:
Music by Sabelo2010 Pixabay.com

The views and opinions expressed by our guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast host, producer, or any affiliated parties. The podcast host and producer are not responsible for any claims, actions, or damages arising from the guest's participation in the podcast, including but not limited to any royalties, compensation, or financial benefits. 

In this episode we are talking to business partners Michelle Cowan and Bren Adams of Justo software.

Michelle and Bren got together in 2018 with the idea of bringing software ideas to market, following idea that Michelle had for a new software product.

The product they created and developed is an app called social sendr. A social media app for very small business owners and sole traders, who struggle with finding the time or the inspiration and who really can't afford a social media manager.

The app provides users with ready made social media content, that you can schedule and post quickly and easily every day.  You're able to add, remove and edit any post in the app with just a few simple actions.

Things you will learn in this episode:-

• How the business came about
• The challenges they faced
• Finding the right developers
• How this new business partnership has evolved.

And lots more, as we delve into the lives of this business duo, behind the business of Justo Software

You can connect with Michelle and Bren on their website or connect with them on LinkedIn, Michelle or Bren  - I'm sure they'd love to connect with you.

If you've enjoyed this podcast please share with your friends (if you haven't, don't tell anyone!) and if you'd like to know more about In Business,  check out our website Home | We Are In Business

Follow us on Instagram HERE

If you'd like to attend one of our regular networking events, just click on the link to book your place, we'd love to see you.

Credits:
Music by Sabelo2010 Pixabay.com

The views and opinions expressed by our guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast host, producer, or any affiliated parties. The podcast host and producer are not responsible for any claims, actions, or damages arising from the guest's participation in the podcast, including but not limited to any royalties, compensation, or financial benefits. 

This is our bonus episode, where we speak to one of our In Business networking members or another business owner on a particular subject in their area of expertise. Each week we ask our expert to focus on a particular topic, giving us their thoughts, ideas, tips and advice.
 
 This week we have Karen Amos of Bright Bird Coaching and Training.
 
 Bright Bird Coaching and Training provides result-focussed professional development and coaching services within the business, education and VCSE sectors.
 
 Founded by Karen Amos, a Professional Executive Coach and Trainer, based within the Bradford District and working across the UK
 
 Bright Bird Coaching and Training, provide the following services

·        Interactive Training and Development

·        Professional Development & Leadership Development

·        Leadership, Middle Management & Development Coaching

·        Bespoke Programmes

What you will learn today is Karen's thoughts and tips on the following:

·        The G R O W model, a problem solving technique

·        How to use the 5 Why's

·        Karen's  networking tip

And much more besides.
 
 You can connect with  Karen on LinkedIn , or via her website,  or you can email her directly or follow her on twitter. I'm sure she'd love to hear from you.

Karen Amos - Bright Bird, Resources.

If you've enjoyed this podcast please share with your friends and if you'd like to know more about In Business,  check out our website Home | We Are In Business

Follow us on Instagram HERE.

If you'd like to attend one of our regular networking events, just click on the link to book your place, we'd love to see you.
 
Credits:
Music by Sabelo2010 Pixabay.com

The views and opinions expressed by our guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast host, producer, or any affiliated parties. The podcast host and producer are not responsible for any claims, actions, or damages arising from the guest's participation in the podcast, including but not limited to any royalties, compensation, or financial benefits. 

In this episode we are talking to business partners Simon Glenn & Chris Rabbit of Meeow online business networking.

This new, business networking platform, was launched in May 2020,  when Simon and Chris realised that the networking they had previously relied on to help generate leads for their businesses, (due to the pandemic) suddenly disappeared! 

Meeow offers the opportunity for four random people to meet on video for an hour of chat, whenever you want 24/7, 365 days of the year! It's a platform full of functionality and is designed specifically for networking, with the added benefit of having a ready-made audience for you to speak to.

Things you will learn in this episode:-

• How the business came about
• How they looked to secure funding
• Some of the difficulties they faced
• How this new business partnership has evolved.

And lots more, as we delve into the lives of this business duo, behind the business of Meeow

You can connect with Simon and Chris on their website or connect with them on LinkedIn, Simon or Chris  - I'm sure they'd love to connect with you.

If you've enjoyed this podcast please share with your friends (if you haven't, don't tell anyone!) and if you'd like to know more about In Business,  check out our website Home | We Are In Business

Follow us on Instagram HERE

If you'd like to attend one of our regular networking events, just click on the link to book your place, we'd love to see you.

Credits:
Music by Sabelo2010 Pixabay.com

The views and opinions expressed by our guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast host, producer, or any affiliated parties. The podcast host and producer are not responsible for any claims, actions, or damages arising from the guest's participation in the podcast, including but not limited to any royalties, compensation, or financial benefits. 

This is our bonus episode, where we speak to one of our In Business networking members or another business owner on a particular subject in their area of expertise. Each week we ask our expert to focus on a particular topic, giving us their thoughts, ideas, tips and advice.

This week we have our very own Ian Earl, of In Business, a networking and business support community, discussing his thoughts and a few tips on networking.

What you will learn today is Ian's thoughts and tips on the following:-

• Having a Strategy
• Identifying your ideal client or referral partner
• Having a client avatar
• The types of people/businesses who you might think about engaging with

And more besides.

You can connect with  Ian on LinkedIn, or via the In Business website below.

If you've enjoyed this podcast please share with your friends and if you'd like to know more about In Business,  check out our website Home | We Are In Business

Follow us on Instagram HERE.

If you'd like to attend one of our regular networking events, just click on the link to book your place, we'd love to see you.

Credits:
Music by Sabelo2010 Pixabay.com

The views and opinions expressed by our guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast host, producer, or any affiliated parties. The podcast host and producer are not responsible for any claims, actions, or damages arising from the guest's participation in the podcast, including but not limited to any royalties, compensation, or financial benefits. 

In this episode we are talking to husband and wife team Lisa and Adrian of LPD Associates

Lisa and Adrian are highly experienced in leadership, innovation and change management, they raise the effectiveness of individuals, teams and leaders while also improving the quality and balance in their lives.

They firmly belief that no-one should have a bad day at work and this is reflected in the way they work with every client: life and learning should contain a generous helping of fun!

Lisa and Adrian will be sharing their thoughts on running a business and working together as husband and wife.

Things you will learn in this episode:-

• How the business came about
• Their vision for the business
• Their roles within the business
• How they handle difficult situations
• How working together has strengthened their relationship
• What's great about the Christmas Party!

And lots more, as we delve into the lives of this husband and wife duo, behind the business of LPD Associates.

You can connect with Lisa and Adrian on LinkedIn or via their website,  I'm sure they'd love to connect with you.

If you've enjoyed this podcast please share with your friends (if you haven't, don't tell anyone!) and if you'd like to know more about In Business,  check out our website Home | We Are In Business

Follow us on Instagram HERE

If you'd like to attend one of our regular networking events, just click on the link to book your place, we'd love to see you.

Credits:
Music by Sabelo2010 Pixabay.com

The views and opinions expressed by our guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast host, producer, or any affiliated parties. The podcast host and producer are not responsible for any claims, actions, or damages arising from the guest's participation in the podcast, including but not limited to any royalties, compensation, or financial benefits. 

This is our bonus episode, where we speak to one of our In Business networking members or another business owner on a particular subject in their area of expertise. Each week we ask our expert to focus on a particular topic, giving us their thoughts, ideas, tips and advice.

This week we have Jeff Dunn of the Spencer Hayes Group.

Jeff is an Independent Commercial Insurance Broker - Business Insurance and Professional Indemnity Expert. He helps businesses to protect their people, their business and their vehicles.

What you will learn today is Jeff's thoughts and tips on the following:-

• The statistics around businesses and levels insurance
• People, Business & Assets
• How he questions perspective clients to learn more about their business and why
• The story of how he helped a clients business from going under
• Jeff's networking tip

And much more besides.

You can connect with  Jeff on Linkedin, or via his website,  or you can email him directly  or just give him a call. I'm sure he'd love to hear from you.

If you've enjoyed this podcast please share with your friends and if you'd like to know more about In Business,  check out our website Home | We Are In Business

Follow us on Instagram HERE.

If you'd like to attend one of our regular networking events, just click on the link to book your place, we'd love to see you.

Credits:
Music by Sabelo2010 Pixabay.com

The views and opinions expressed by our guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast host, producer, or any affiliated parties. The podcast host and producer are not responsible for any claims, actions, or damages arising from the guest's participation in the podcast, including but not limited to any royalties, compensation, or financial benefits.