In this episode, Andrew sits down with Phil Birss – Co-founder and MD of Elephant Digital. Elephant Digital is a creative agency based in Liverpool delivering branding, website development and digital marketing services.

 

Episode Notes:

[01:06] Phil introduces himself and Elephant Digital.

[03:57] How does Phil juggle running a business, being a family man, and all the other projects he’s involved with?

[05:58] How Phil went from working in the marketing industry to setting up Elephant Digital.

[12:01] Did Phil jump straight in at the deep end or set Elephant Digital up as a side business first?

[13:21] What was Phil’s process and journey from the beginning to what Elephant Digital is today?

[16:17] In a highly competitive industry, how has Phil made Elephant Digital standout?

[18:21] Where does Phil spend most of his time in the business now?

[19:30] How does Phil find and hire staff?

[23:23] What did the early days of Elephant Digital look like and what was Phil focusing on during that time?

[26:26] Phil shares his biggest challenge to date.

[29:34] Where is Phil taking Elephant Digital next?

[31:54] Has Phil implemented anything in his life that has made a massive impact of improved his life?

[35:40] The difficult and mental challenges of running a business.

[38:14] Does Phil ever lose focus and how does he refocus?

[41:31] Phil shares his philosophy of not taking life too seriously and look after your own health.

 

Resources:

Headspace App - https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app

Calm App - https://www.calm.com/

 

Contact Details:

Name: Phil Birss - Managing Director

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.elephantdigital.co.uk/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/philbirss?lang=en-gb

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philbirss

Podcast: https://gingernut.podbean.com/

 

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In this episode, Andrew sits down with Dave Cottrell – Founder of Mindset by Dave. Dave is a mindset coach helping people live their lives in a way where they no longer just survive, but thrive.

Episode Notes:[00:43] Dave Cottrell introduces himself and his business.[06:06] We discuss whether people are becoming more open about mental health and mental ill-health, or whether it’s the times we live in that are causing an increase.[11:19] What does a mindset coach do and how does it work?[21:41] Dave tells us about his “A Life A Day” campaign, where Dave is trying to positively impact 365 people’s lives for FREE during the year.[30:49] How does Dave manage his own mindset and mental health running a business and while helping everyone else with their own?[33:55] We dive into Dave’s marketing strategies and tactics.[42:34] Dave tells us about his favourite book The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too) by Gretchin Rubin.[43:10] Who inspires Dave?

Resources:

Four Tendencies - Gretchen Rubin: https://gretchenrubin.com/books/

Contact Details:

Dave Cottrell

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.mindsetbydave.com

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindsetbydave?lang=en

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In this episode, Andrew sits down with Lee Hackett – CEO of Bluprint. Bluprint is a consultancy that specialises in marketing technology.

 

Episode Notes:

[00:33] Lee Hackett CEO of Bluprint introduces himself and tells us his journey.

[02:13] How Lee transitioned from professional footballer to business management.

[03:30] Lee tells us more about Bluprint and how the company started.

[05:50] What’s been Lee’s biggest challenge?

[07:54] What’s Lee’s mindset and driving force for wanting a global business?

[09:54] How does Lee manage culture in a global business with offices in different cities across the world?

[11:10] Digging into Lee’s mindset and how he thinks.

[15:06] Why Lee has kept Bluprint based in Liverpool?

[16:43] How does Bluprint market a complex business (marketing technology consultancy)?

[18:12] What does Lee do to switch off and step back from work?

[20:12] How did Lee develop his discipline?

[22:06] What podcasts and books does Lee consume?

[24:22] Who inspires Lee?

[25:48] What is Lee’s opinion on the future of the marketing?

 

Resources:

Joe Rogan Podcast – http://podcasts.joerogan.net/

Ray Dalio – https://www.principles.com/

 

Contact Details:

Lee Hackett – CEO of Bluprint

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://thisisbluprint.com/

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/leehackett

Twitter: https://twitter.com/leehackett_

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

 

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In this episode, Andrew sits down with Tom Money – founder of Improve and Consult. Improve and Consult was established to offer Lean Six Sigma services and HR/Recruitment best practice consulting as a single package.

Tom helps his clients improve their processes and performance of their teams by stripping out wasted time, effort and cost using Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC methodology.

Episode Notes:[01:07] Tom introduces himself and his business Improve and Consult.[02:40] Tom talks about work life blend as opposed to work life balance.[05:15] What Lean Six Sigma is (removing waste in processes and reducing variation in output).[11:00] Tom explains what a consultancy is and what a consultant does.[12:43] What makes a good consultant? Listen, listen and listen.[14:11] How do you handle the employees of clients who might be rattled by the presence of a consultant.[19:37] How does Tom manage both his clients and at the same time manage his own business.[20:50] Outsourcing business development and the sourcing of client contacts[21:52] Using drip mail campaigns to win new business (Prospect.io).[23:44] The importance of networking to learn new skills and ideas for your business.[24:58] Using HubSpot CRM to record new business activity and client engagement.[26:34] Tom explains his approach to business development in terms of volume.[27:56] How Tom is marketing Improve and Consult.[31:38] What’s been Tom’s biggest challenge to date and how did he overcome it?[34:21] Having a proof of concept before starting your business.[37:25] Having second thoughts about entrepreneurship and taking a job.[38:36] Strategies and tactics to calm start-up anxiety.[42:44] What does Tom do to turn off from his business.[47:02] Tom’s recommend book is 4 Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris.[50:29] Who is Tom’s biggest inspiration and why?Resources:

People Per Hour - https://www.peopleperhour.com/

Prospect.io - https://prospect.io/

HubSpot - https://www.hubspot.com/

Albert Invoice - https://www.getalbert.com/

The 4 Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris - https://fourhourworkweek.com/

Contact Details

Tom Money – Founder

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.improveandconsult.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/improve-and-consult/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommomoney?lang=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/improveandconsult/

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In this episode, Andrew sits down with Chris Hickey – co-founder of Mercury Hampton an executive recruitment and headhunting agency.

Episode Notes:

[00:45] Chris introduces himself and his story.[02:08] Why Chris setup Mercury Hampton.[08:07] Chris explains how he educates his clients on his recruitment methodology and way of working.[11:08] Andrew asks Chris which is was the most challenging, recruitment or working in the Royal Airforce.[13:47] How the Royal Airforce affected Chris’s mindset.[13:51] Chris explains how he became a top biller.[19:46] Andrew asks Chris what the transition was from being a top biller in a firm to opening up his own recruitment agency.[21:15] What was going through Chris’s mind when he set up Mercury Hampton.[22:47] Where Chris spends most of his time in Mercury Hampton.[24:41] What has been Chris’s biggest challenge today.[26:07] Chris shares his vision for the future.[27:37] How has Chris kept his individuality and his own personality in the recruitment world.[31:30] Artificial Intelligence in the recruitment industry.[33:37] How TED Talks has made a big impact on Chris’s life and business.[36:29] What skill does Chris believe has contributed the most to his success.[38:34] Chris tells us who is his biggest inspiration.[40:37] Chris shares his contact details for anyone who wants to contact him or Mercury Hampton.

Resources

TED Talks: https://www.ted.com/talks

Contact Details

Chris Hickey – Founder and Director

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://mercuryhampton.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hickey-mbior-5413431a/

Contact Number: 07414 107 708

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Amy Win – Creating an Award-Winning Social Enterprise That Runs Cookery Courses, Food Business Training and Catering | Ep #28

 

In this episode, Andrew sits down with Amy Win – founder of 4Lunch, an award-winning social enterprise that runs cookery courses, food business training and catering.

 

Episode Notes:

[00:48] Amy introduces herself and her story.

[02:04] Setting up a social enterprise.

[05:28] Finding help and getting a mentor.

[07:20] How 4Lunch operates as a social enterprise.

[09:23] How Amy has used 4Lunch to impact society and help people start their food businesses.

[13:19] Where Amy spends most of her time in 4Lunch.

[16:08] How Amy learnt to cook.

[19:11] Following passion over following the traditional career route.

[25:50] What strategies and tactics has Amy used to add structure to entrepreneurial life.

[30:14] Building a business around what works best for you and your sleeping patterns.

[36:24] Amy’s vision for 4Lunch.

[40:04] Will Amy start a YouTube cooking channel or bring out a cooking book?

[41:41] Creating Airbnb experiences (Social Impact Experiences)

[43:12] How Amy comes up with ideas for 4Lunch and then makes them happen.

[46:15] Starting a meditation course by Sam Harris.

[50:20] Recommended book: The War on Normal People: The Truth About America's Disappearing Jobs and Why Universal Basic Income Is Our Future by Andrew Yang.

[51:57] Who inspires Amy.

[55:06] Amy’s most valuable skill for her business is web development and SEO.

[56:43] Amy’s advice for anyone who is starting a business and feels overwhelmed.

[57:40] Contact details for any one who wants to reach out to Amy.

 

Resources

Waking Up - Sam Harris (podcast): https://samharris.org/podcast/

Waking Up with Sam Harris (Meditation App): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/waking-up-with-sam-harris/id1307736395?mt=8

The War on Normal People by Andrew Yang: https://www.amazon.co.uk/War-Normal-People-Disappearing-Universal/dp/0316414247

 

Contact Details

Amy Win – Founder

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://4lunch.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/amy-win-4lunch

Twitter: https://twitter.com/4lunchmcr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4Lunch/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4lunchmcr/

 

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In this episode, Andrew sits down with Jonathan Quinn – inventrepreneur, engineer, founder of Quinnovations Group and a Board Director of Wirral Chamber of Commerce.

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Contact Details

Jonathan Quinn – Founder

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-james-quinn-71642385/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonathanQuinn01

Website: https://quinnovations.co.uk/

 

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