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  • The Business of English Wine - How far has it really come?

    Indulge your senses and escape to the interesting business world of English Sparkling Wine, courtesy of our resident wine expert and OBS member, Bex Fisher of Hattingley Valley.


    Join us as we uncork the secrets behind this award winning vineyard and we learn more about the story, the strategy, the process, and the magic that makes this producer a partner of choice for British Airways and Waitrose.



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    25 min
  • What did you want to be when you grew up?

    Does anyone actually live up to their childhood ambitions?


    Did you want to drive a tractor and are now a farmer? Did you love lego and now work in construction? Did you once dress up Barbie dolls and are now a stylist to the stars?


    A fun episode where we hear from Old Bond Store members, Bex Fisher, Chris Schutrups, Graham Bell, Mikaela Jubb, Lee Harris, Ross Breckenridge, Jess Flemming, and Richard Allen about what they wanted to be when they grew up.


    Plus we hear from Membership Manager, Sara Merriman on what is happening at OBS in October.

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    19 min
  • How do you close a business?

    There's lots to think about when it comes to exiting your business, so when should it become part of the decision-making process and what should you have in place before closing the door or selling up?

     

    Joining host, Zoe Hanson is member and serial investor, Darren Jacobs, CEO of TOCA Group, and member and growth advisor, Steve Jones, Managing Director of Skills for Business Training.

     

    Plus, we hear OBS Membership Manager Sara Merriman on what is an exceptionally busy month of events in September at Old Bond Store.

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    24 min
  • Why you should push yourself?

    Henri Ghijben believes every entrepreneur should push themselves to speak up, but why is this important? Is failure part of success and you can't have one without the other?


    He learnt the hard way and brings his honest and open story to OBS Radio, with host, Zoe Hanson asking some tough and thought provoking questions.


    Plus we hear from Membership Manager Sara Merriman on the exciting things happening at Old Bond Store in August.

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    25 min
  • What's the buzz about AI and how can I use it?
    Everyone's talking about it, everyone's using it, or so it seems. AI could affect our businesses and our lives in a big way, so how can you use it effectively? We talk to OBS member Nathan James, Founder and Owner of Peach Loves Digital and get his take on the difference between artificial and real intelligence.

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    27 min
  • How to tackle difficult Conversations

    As business owners we have tricky conversations from time to time with people within our organisation. Many of us remember difficult situations where we did our upmost to please the people involved as well as trying to do what is best for the company.

     


    But how do you decide how to deal with it, and can you really keep everyone happy?

     


    Joining OBS Radio host, Zoe Hanson to tackling this interesting subject are Old Bond Store members Adam Myers, Head of HR Consulting at Stellamar & Ross Breckenridge, Managing Director of Breckenridge, the Growth Agency.



    Plus we hear from Membership Manager, Sara Merriman on what is happening at Old Bond Store in April.

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    31 min
  • Do I really need financial advice? Is it not just for the super rich?

    For many the creation of wealth is the key driver to starting and building a successful business. But once we create it what do we do with it? How do we protect our hard earned cash? How important are 3rd parties to support you? Is external advice valuable?


    OBS host, Zoe Hanson talks to members, Shaun Ramazannezhad of McMillan Wealth Consultants and member, Alex Baines of Leverworks, as we tackle a taboo subject and enjoy some industry tips and advice. Plus we hear from membership Manager Sara Merriman about what is happening in March at Old Bond Store.

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    26 min
  • As business owners, should we be looking after ourselves better?

    Most business owners put their work before their health, and while it is tough trying to juggle all the balls at once , should our physical and mental health be a prioirty and will it ensure a better chance of success for our business? We dive into this interesting subject with Old Bond Store Members and health fanatics Richard Allen, Sam Griffiths and Jessica Fleming, hosted as always by the amazing Zoe Hanson.


    Plus we hear from membership manager Sara Merriman on the exciting thnings happening at Old Bond Store in February.

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    27 min
  • What was the craziest business idea you ever had?

    So here is a bit of fun to start the year!


    They say no idea is a bad idea, but is that really true? OBS Radio host, Zoe Hanson speaks to Old Bond Store members about their most "Out There" business light bulb moments, but did they actually work?


    Plus we hear from Membership Manager, Sara Merriman on whats happening in January.

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    21 min
  • How do you systemise growth? With Members Frederike Harms & Hannah Wallis.

    Can processes help growth? Should you set the systems up when you start the business or further down the line? How often should you review your systems? OBS Host Zoe Hanson is joined by OBS Members, Operations Architect, Frederike Harms and Hannah Wallis, Management Consultant from Hantec Systems to answer these questions.


    Plus we hear from Membership Manager, Sara Merriman on whats happening at Old Bond Store during the festive seaon of December.

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    22 min

About OBS Radio

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Hosted by the wonderful Zoe Hanson, OBS Radio is a monthly podcast created behind the big wooden doors of Old Bond Store in Southampton, where we discuss entrepreneurial spirit, innovation,…