Real Startup Stories

Welcome to Episode 4 of Business Diaries - Real Startup Stories.

My second EVER solo episode… and yes, it went slightly better.

This one is honest. It’s reflective. And it’s bigger than business.

In this episode I cover:

• A recap of our first two guests and their start up stories

• Why taking the first step towards your dreams changes everything

• The real story behind how this podcast started

• A TikTok Shop recap

• My long-term vision for this podcast

• And why I genuinely want to help people who are struggling

This isn’t about overnight success. It’s about momentum. It’s about starting before you feel ready. It’s about building something that gives you options.

Because no parent should feel stressed about affording their child’s birthday. No one should feel stuck with no way out.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, short on money, or unsure where to start, this episode is for you.

You don’t need the perfect plan. You don’t need all the answers. You just need to start.

New episodes every Sunday at 6PM

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Comment the stories you want to hear and I’ll make it happen

Let’s grow together.

Follow my journey:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realstartupstories.podcast?igsh=ODEzdHc2ejlqb2Z0 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesbusinessdiaries?_r=1&_t=ZN-93kHkrHcZok

Listening on the go

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1875759986

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Business enquiries: [email protected]

Welcome to Episode 3 of Business Diaries – Real Startup Stories.

This week I’m joined by Thomas Pearson - a creator who’s built his social channels to nearly half a million followers after 10 years of trial, error, pivots and persistence. From experimenting with different content styles to finally finding his lane reporting on UK current affairs, government decisions and global headlines.

He talks about things, but hes not a journalist

In this episode we cover:

-The 10-year journey before things landed

-Quitting the job and going all in on content

-Dealing with internet trolls and public recognition

-Managing the pressure of feeding the algorithm

-The best times to be posting on instagram and tiktok

-Being invited to 10 Downing Street and what happened behind the scenes

If you’re thinking about starting on social media, this episode is for you and shows you how quickly things can take off

A journey he never expected to explode the way it did, but proof that consistency compounds.

New episodes every Sunday at 6PM

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Comment the stories you want to hear and I’ll make it happen

Let’s grow together.

Follow Thomas’ journey:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thomasrpearson?igsh=M2p1bmd6cm9kMTQ=

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thomasrpearson?_r=1&_t=ZN-948gQiEGPYM

YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thomasrpearson?si=bFHm3J3-8wr4pyJf

Follow my journey:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realstartupstories.podcast?igsh=ODEzdHc2ejlqb2Z0 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesbusinessdiaries?_r=1&_t=ZN-93kHkrHcZok

Subscribe to my Youtube - https://youtube.com/@real.startup.stories?si=mwbTb6Ss9x9w1DSd

Business enquiries: [email protected]

Welcome to Episode 2 of Business Diaries - Real Startup Stories.

Joined by Jordan, the founder of PETH, who’s on a mission to build the UK’s biggest towel brand while cleaning the world’s beaches of plastic bottles. From starting just 3 years ago to now selling over 100,000 products, Jordan has faced scams, navigated manufacturing in China, expanded into new countries, and launched a wholesale line… all as a one-man band.

In this episode, we dive into the highs, lows, struggles, and future plans of a REAL startup. Jordan shares the full story of how he built a global brand from scratch, learning everything he knows through the power of YouTube. The snowball effect that propelled his growth, and the lessons learned along the way.

A real startup story like no other.

If he can do it, why can’t you?

Follow the journey as we explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of entrepreneurship and taking the first step towards chasing your dreams.

Like I’ve said before, I’m still learning and progressing in my own journey and it’s beautiful you get to experience it with me. This episode went so much better than the first, but yes… I am aware Jordan is out of focus for the couple minutes.

- New episodes every Sunday at 6pm

- Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one

- Comment stories you want to hear and I’ll make it happen

-Lets grow together

Follow Jordan’s journey:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/peth.store?igsh=bG02YnA2YjNxcnpl

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@peth.store?_r=1&_t=ZN-93wpgwwqCH8

Website - www.pethstore.co.uk

Follow my journey:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realstartupstories.podcast?igsh=ODEzdHc2ejlqb2Z0 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesbusinessdiaries?_r=1&_t=ZN-93kHkrHcZok

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@real.startup.stories

Listening on the go Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rXVvO9UWOJiZPJvMv4pDi?si=TDlvmwUwTkuMTpQ9TI1Ysw

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1875759986

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/93c3acec-9da3-47c4-8ab3-baaeef44a983/business-diaries---real-startup-stories

Business enquiries: [email protected]

Welcome to the very first episode of Business Diaries – Real Startup Stories. In this episode, I talk about why I decided to launch this podcast, how I want to help aspiring business owners, share some personal stories, and what you can expect from future episodes… and yes, I choked (hard). I got to the point where I wanted to delete this episode and reshoot it. But I decided against it, because that’s exactly what this podcast is about. The start. The messy beginning. The part where you grit your teeth and push through. The start isn't all sunshine and rainbows, but perfection isn’t the goal. Taking the first step is the goal. Letting momentum carry you forward. You’re watching, in real time, someone who thought they could walk into a podcast studio and nail it first try… then learning, growing, and building confidence episode by episode. And maybe one day we’ll all look back and laugh together. You know that thing... The thing you just can’t get out of your head? That business. That YouTube channel. That TikTok account. That fitness journey. That change in your life That step you want to take but haven’t made yet. That’s what this podcast is here for. Real conversations with real people about the real moves they made, so you can make yours. And trust me, it isn't as scary as you'd think. - New episodes every Sunday at 6pm - Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one - Comment stories you want to hear and I’ll make it happen -Lets grow together Follow the journey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realstartupstories.podcast?igsh=ODEzdHc2ejlqb2Z0 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesbusinessdiaries?_r=1&_t=ZN-93kHkrHcZok Listen on Spotify: Apple Podcasts: Business enquiries: [email protected]

Who am I and what is this?

More importantly, how do I plan on helping you

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