Today’s episode is a masterclass in taking the leap. We’re joined by Michael Howard who talks about leaving the golden handcuffs of a highflying corporate career to do his own thing. Some really good insights on growing a business, and in many ways an industry, what it takes to get something off the ground and all the usual jokes and nonsense. Hope you enjoy it….

You can find Sam on socials at @SamJonesMCR

Produced by Sally Rutter

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Dogs4Rescue: https://dogs4rescue.co.uk/

Radio Presenter. Athlete. The Provider of our fact of the week… Hattie Pearson is here.

From the weirdest entry point into a career in radio imaginable to her current role at Kisstory we track her career including accidentally becoming a sponsored athlete, having more hobbies than any other human being alive and THAT viral radio competition. I hope you enjoy it…

You can find Sam on socials at @SamJonesMCR

Produced by Sally Rutter

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Dogs4Rescue: https://dogs4rescue.co.uk/

Emma Billington is the founder of Dogs4Rescue, the UK’s first kennel free dog rescue. A lot of people say they would like to run an animal sanctuary when they retire, well Emma didn’t wait for retirement…

In this episode we discuss how a chance meeting with a dog changed her life, the steps taken to open the rescue and how you can help. I hope you enjoy it…

You can find Sam on socials at @SamJonesMCR

Produced by Sally Rutter

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Dogs4Rescue: https://dogs4rescue.co.uk/

The world's first applied futurist, 'the low-budget Tony Stark', and all-round good-guy, Tom Cheesewright, arrives on the pod to talk us through his career, including the book that set him on his career path, spending lockdown building cars with his daughters, and working for NASA. Sam also has to eat his words about this not being a real job. We hope you enjoy it....

You can find Sam on socials at @SamJonesMCR

Produced by Sally Rutter

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Dogs4Rescue: ⁠https://dogs4rescue.co.uk/

I met David Nolan when he was my University Lecturer. If I questioned something he was saying, he would ask me how many Royal Television Awards I have (it's 0) and then tell me how many he has (it's 5)... Since then, he's had a huge influence over my career.

He's a multi-award author, journalist, filmmaker and radio producer and loves an all-you-can-eat buffet. In this episode, we discuss how luck has been on his side throughout the different sections of his career and there's some belting stories about being a young reporter in dangerous and exciting times, annoying Morrissey, and trusting your gut.

David is in the process of launching Cult Manchester and you should check it out: https://www.instagram.com/cult_manchester/

You can find Sam on socials at @SamJonesMCR

Produced by Sally Rutter

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Dogs4Rescue: https://dogs4rescue.co.uk/

Thom Hetherington is a leading voice in the UK food and drink and arts and culture industries. In this episode, we talk about his varied career from starting out as a marine biologist, launching Restaurant Magazine and the 50 Best Restaurants in the World, to struggling through a financial crisis and eventually exiting his business. He also mentions his hometown of Glossop unprompted 782 times...

Listen wherever you find your podcasts.

You can find Sam on socials at @SamJonesMCR

Produced by Sally Rutter

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Dogs4Rescue: https://dogs4rescue.co.uk/

Dawn Goddard is the CEO and Founder of Deus Management. An experienced and in-demand publicist, representing Alisha Lehmann, Danny Simpson and ‘Tiny’ Tim Bradbury amongst others.

In this episode, we talk about her unconventional entry into the industry, what a good publicist does and how businesses and individuals should handle a crisis. I hope you enjoy it…

You can find Sam on socials at @SamJonesMCR

Produced by Sally Rutter

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Dogs4Rescue: https://dogs4rescue.co.uk/

Paul Cheetham-Karcz is the founder of Sedulo. In this episode, we discuss Sedulo's growth from an accountancy practice into the behemoth they are today. Also included is a look at Paul's humble beginnings, 'the best work experience ever', and an in-depth look at how the company has grown. We also discuss the incredible work that Paul and the Sedulo team do with the Sedulo Foundation. I hope you enjoy it…

You can find Sam on socials at @SamJonesMCR

Produced by Sally Rutter

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This week’s episode starts in Zimbabwe and leads us to growing one of the fastest growing businesses in the UK. Ross Green is the CEO of Embryo and the person most dedicated to sales that I know. This episode talks through his sales strategies, growing his business and coping with tragedy…

You can find Sam on socials at @SamJonesMCR

Produced by Sally Rutter

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Chatting with Cherubs: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chattingwithcherubs/⁠

Dogs4Rescue: ⁠https://dogs4rescue.co.uk/⁠

In this episode, I'm very fortunate to be joined by one of my favourite comedians, the brilliant Hannah Platt. We track Hannah's career from initially getting into burlesque, to planning to write jokes for others to say on stage, to how she made the leap to performing.

You can find Sam on socials at @SamJonesMCR

Produced by Sally Rutter

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Chatting with Cherubs: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chattingwithcherubs/⁠

Dogs4Rescue: ⁠https://dogs4rescue.co.uk/⁠