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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent is joined by Helen Bower, founder of Adder Bookkeeping, a practice she built from a solo venture to a thriving 8-person business over the course of two decades. Recently, Helen sold the business to Fresh Financials Group and now works part-time, having achieved her goal of a better work-life balance.

Helen's journey is a fantastic case study in growing a service-based business with purpose, resilience, and a bit of creativity. What began as a way to balance work and family life gradually evolved into a scalable, systemised business with a strong team culture and a focus on delivering value through strategic financial insight.

Together, Kevin and Helen cover three key areas:

1. The Business Journey – From solo bookkeeper to team-based practice offering high-value, tech-enabled financial services.
2. Scaling Challenges – Including team management, leadership transition, and the emotional and practical considerations of selling a business.
3. Quickfire Questions – Helen shares her perspectives, advice for other founders, and her experience with the ScaleUp Challenges.

You'll hear how Helen embraced technology and cloud-based systems early on, how she built a positive team culture through gamification and creativity, and why recurring revenue and financial metrics were central to her growth strategy. She also shares candidly about the challenges of staff management, getting pulled back into day-to-day operations, and the importance of planning for exit early.

Make sure you don't miss any future episodes by subscribing to ScaleUp Radio wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.

For now, continue listening for the full story from Helen.

Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for.

If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here:

https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/kevin

You can get in touch with Kevin & Granger here:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Kevin's Latest Book Is Available!

Drawing on BizSmart's own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up.

More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/

Helen can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenbowerbookkeepingpractice

https://www.adderbookkeeping.co.uk/

https://www.freshfinancials.com/

[email protected] (Put ScaleUp Radio and FAO Alex in the Subject line)

Resources:

Diary of a CEO podcast - https://stevenbartlett.com/doac/

The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-e-myth-revisited-why-most-small-businesses-don-t-work-and-what-to-do-about-it-michael-e-gerber/82114?ean=9780887307287&next=t

The 33 Laws of Business & Life by Steven Bartlett - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-second-book-by-steven-bartlett-keep-it-to-yourself-steven-bartlett/7257436?ean=9781529146523&next=t

Engager - https://engager.app/

Microsoft Teams - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software

James Ashford - https://jamesashford.com/

In this special ScaleUp Club Q&A session, we welcomed back two familiar faces – Ross Latta, co-founder of MacroFin, and Adam Johnson, representing 3RP. I originally interviewed Ross and his Macrofin co-founder Stephen. Since then, both Macrofin and 3RP, once competitors in the NetSuite ERP space, have recently been acquired by Cooper Parry – a bold move that's opened up new opportunities and strategic directions for each.

What followed was an insightful, honest conversation around leadership transitions, cultural integration, and navigating the delicate balance between entrepreneurial freedom and corporate structure.

Key Takeaways:

• Merging Without Losing Identity: Although MacroFin and 3RP now sit under the Cooper Parry umbrella, both retain operational autonomy – a deliberate move to preserve their distinct cultures and strengths.
• Constructive Conflict Fuels Growth: Encouraging debate, challenging ideas, and psychological safety are central to how both teams make decisions and innovate.
• Leadership Evolution: With access to more experienced leadership, Ross and Stephen have been able to shift focus toward strategic growth and people development.
• Bold Moves Enabled: Financial backing from Cooper Parry has allowed both businesses to think bigger, act bolder, and invest in long-term impact.

Standout Quote: "We've built a culture where everyone can challenge decisions — because it's not about being right, it's about getting it right." – Ross Latta

Make sure you don't miss any future episodes by subscribing to ScaleUp Radio wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.

For now, continue listening for the full story from Ross and Adam.

Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for.

If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here:

https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/kevin

You can get in touch with Kevin & Granger here:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Kevin's Latest Book Is Available!

Drawing on BizSmart's own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up.

More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/

Ross can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-latta-macrofin

Adam can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamtjohnson

This week on ScaleUp Radio, we explore two different but equally powerful approaches to scaling a business. One focuses on building a community that challenges social perceptions, while the other focuses on guiding people through change and transformation.

Tariq Kazemi, Co-founder and CEO of Bldbro, shares how his passion project became a £3 million skincare brand built around confidence and authenticity. What started as an online community for bald men has become a movement that celebrates individuality and self-acceptance.

Uzma Aitqad, Founder of Magna People Change Consulting, helps organisations navigate digital and cultural change by focusing on people, not just process. With a background in engineering and a master's in organisational change management, she brings a unique perspective to how leaders can make transformation stick.

Together, they explore the balance between purpose and people – showing that successful scaling depends on both.

Meet the Guests

Tariq Kazemi – The Community Builder Bldbro was founded to change the narrative around baldness. Tariq and his two co-founders built a brand rooted in authenticity and confidence. Guided by the belief that healthy conflict leads to better decisions, the trio created a business culture that encourages open debate and collective ownership. From choosing sustainable aluminium packaging over cheaper plastic to learning sophisticated growth metrics such as Lifetime Value and Customer Acquisition Cost, Tariq's story is one of purpose meeting performance.

Uzma Aitqad – The Change Catalyst Uzma founded Magna People Change Consulting to address one of the biggest causes of failure in transformation: people and culture. She believes 70% of change initiatives fail because organisations focus on systems, not adoption. Her approach combines practical frameworks with empathy, helping leaders move from "doers" to influencers who inspire engagement. For Uzma, success means ensuring every change is understood, embraced and sustained.

Key Lessons for Business Owners

• Mission before product – purpose drives growth.
• Culture determines success – people need to believe in the vision.
• Healthy conflict creates better decisions.
• Adoption is the measure of real change.
• Structure and consistency enable sustainable scale.

Community or Culture – The Real Advantage

Tariq demonstrates how authenticity and purpose can build powerful customer loyalty. Uzma shows that without internal engagement, even the best strategy will struggle to succeed. Their journeys highlight that scaling a business is about balance – between external brand identity and internal leadership strength.

Final Thoughts

Tariq and Uzma remind us that scaling is both a mindset and a mission. Success is not just about what you build, but who grows with you along the way.

🎙️ This episode was created with artificial intelligence as part of our ScaleUp Radio.

Listen and Learn More

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📅 Book a call with Kevin Brent to discuss your scaling journey: https://c.bizsmart.co.uk/widget/bookings/kb-30

In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, we sit down with Tariq Kazemi, co-founder and CEO of Bldbro, the game-changing skincare brand designed specifically for bald men. What started as an Instagram community aimed at shifting the stigma around hair loss has now evolved into an award-winning business that's turning heads in the grooming industry.

Tariq shares the incredible journey of building Bldbro—from a soft launch that sold out in months to reaching £3 million in revenue in just 365 days, with over 3,000 active subscribers and ambitious international plans. With a strong focus on community, quality, and brand mission, Bldbro isn't just creating products—it's changing perceptions.

This conversation is packed with insights and inspiration and is structured in three key parts:

1. The Business & the Journey – Tariq discusses the origins of Bldbro, their unique hero product (Bldbro Daily, a matte moisturising gel with SPF), and how they've scaled so rapidly.
2. Challenges of Scaling – We explore the tension between product development and customer feedback, the impact of fast growth, and lessons from their fundraising journey—including closing a £1 million seed round.
3. Quickfire Round – A light-hearted look at Tariq's personal views on leadership, inspiration, and what's next.

Key Highlights:

• Achieved 800% growth in 2023, and on track for 400% in 2024
• Awarded the Men's Health Grooming Award, Telegraph Recommended, and West Midlands Startup of the Year
• Building a team culture rooted in healthy conflict, shared mission, and remote collaboration
• Marketing success driven by Instagram community, word-of-mouth, and bold campaigns across Meta ads, national radio, and more

The one key thing Tariq shared that really resonated was this: "We're not just creating skincare—we're building confidence and community for bald men everywhere."

Make sure you don't miss any future episodes by subscribing to ScaleUp Radio wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.

For now, continue listening for the full story from Tariq.

Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for.

If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here:

https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/kevin

You can get in touch with Kevin & Granger here:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Kevin's Latest Book Is Available!

Drawing on BizSmart's own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up.

More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/

Tariq can be found d here:

https://www.instagram.com/bld.bro/

https://bldbro.com/

Resources:

Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/shantaram-now-a-major-apple-tv-series-starring-charlie-hunnam-gregory-david-roberts/d08a35c26ee7e86f?ean=9780349117546&next=t

Excel - https://excel.cloud.microsoft/en-gb/

Notion - https://www.notion.com/

Conjura - https://www.conjura.com/

Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/

In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, we dive into one of the most underestimated – and most essential – elements of successful business growth: change management.

Our guest, Uzma Aitqad, brings over 25 years of experience in the corporate world and a deep understanding of organisational change. As the founder of Magna People Change Consulting, she now helps SMEs navigate complex digital transformations by focusing on people, not just process.

The episode unfolds in three parts:

1. Uzma's journey from electronics engineering to change consultancy, and the founding of Magna.
2. Her practical insights into scaling challenges, the human barriers to change, and why 70% of change initiatives fail.
3. A rapid-fire round covering Uzma's favourite resources, leadership tips, and more.

The one key thing:

Successful change is not about technology – it's about people. If your team isn't on board, the transformation won't stick.

Whether you're an SME founder struggling to let go of control, or a leader trying to build agility into your team, this episode is full of practical strategies to help you scale with confidence.

Make sure you don't miss any future episodes by subscribing to ScaleUp Radio wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.

For now, continue listening for the full story from Uzma.

Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for.

If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here:

https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/kevin

You can get in touch with Kevin & Granger here:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Kevin's Latest Book Is Available!

Drawing on BizSmart's own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up.

More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/

Uzma can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/uzma-aitqad/

https://www.magnapeoplechange.com/

Resources:

People-centric Organisational Change By Julie Hodges - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/people-centric-organizational-change-engaging-employees-with-business-transformation-professor-julie-hodges/df2a1743f3b4d71c?ean=9781398612556&next=t

Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/atomic-habits-the-life-changing-million-copy-1-bestseller-james-clear/2458373?ean=9781847941831&next=t&next=t

Transformation Talk Podcast - https://samforget.com/podcast/

Manus AI - https://manus.im/

Perplexity - https://www.perplexity.ai/

Napkin AI - https://www.napkin.ai/

This week on ScaleUp Radio, two business leaders share how very different journeys can lead to the same goal: building a company that thrives beyond its founder.

Dan Boardman-Weston, CEO of BRI Wealth Management, grew up in the family firm and became one of the youngest CEOs in the financial sector. His story shows how credibility, structure and culture form the foundation for long-term success.

Paul Miller, founder of Cornish Accounting Solutions, built his business after a life-changing illness reminded him what matters most. He reshaped his accountancy practice around relationships, trust and purpose.

Together, they ask a vital question: is business success defined by ambition and structure, or by compassion and legacy?

Meet the Guests

Dan Boardman-Weston – The Driven Successor Dan joined BRI at 18 and became CEO in his late 20s. Determined to earn respect on his own merits, he focused his first years on getting the right people, processes and culture in place before scaling. He believes in training and empowering staff, saying the key to growth is putting the right people in the right roles. His goal is clear: to grow BRI's £700 million in client assets while staying true to a culture built on trust and service.

Paul Miller – The Relationship Builder Paul founded Cornish Accounting Solutions in 1994 after "drifting" into accountancy. Surviving meningococcal septicaemia forced him to cut 80-hour weeks and refocus on what truly mattered. He built a business rooted in empathy and long-term relationships, often calling himself a "consigliere" who listens first and advises second. By focusing on fewer, better-fit clients, Paul increased profit and restored balance to his life.

Key Lessons for Business Owners

• Work on the business, not in it. Both leaders highlight the need for systems and time to think strategically.
• Invest in people. Training and trust turn staff into the engine of growth.
• Choose the right clients. Profit and calm come from quality, not quantity.
• Plan before you expand. Sustainable scale begins with internal stability.
• Prioritise well-being. Health and perspective matter as much as ambition.

Legacy or Leadership – The Real Difference

Dan's success comes from structure and discipline. His focus is on building a scalable company where performance and culture grow together.

Paul's success comes from reflection and empathy. His focus is on relationships, community and leaving a lasting impact.

Both show that leadership is not about being indispensable. It is about creating a business that can thrive without you.

Insights from the ScaleUp Challenge Report

BizSmart's ScaleUp Challenge research reveals that only 7% of UK SMEs have a truly scalable model, while 49% say their business would suffer if they stepped away for three months. SmartBoard® members who strengthen people and planning foundations achieve on average 31.6% headcount growth and 43% turnover growth within three years.

Final Thoughts

True success is measured not just in numbers but in people and purpose. Dan and Paul remind us that growth is about balance — between drive and discipline, profit and passion, leadership and life.

Listen and Learn More

🎧 Listen to the full interviews on ScaleUp Radio: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/scaleupradio

📅 Book a call with Kevin Brent to discuss your scaling journey: https://c.bizsmart.co.uk/widget/bookings/kb-30

This episode was created using Artifical Intelligence

In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, we welcome Paul Miller, the founder of Cornish Accounting Solutions, who shares his unique journey in the world of accounting and business. With over 40 years of experience, Paul is not your typical accountant; he is an author, a coach, and a passionate advocate for family businesses.

Paul takes us through his early days in the field, detailing how he transitioned from a traditional accounting role to building a thriving practice that prioritises relationships over mere numbers. He emphasises the importance of communication and emotional intelligence in fostering strong client connections, believing that understanding clients' needs is crucial for success.

As he reflects on the evolution of the accounting industry, Paul highlights the impact of technology and the necessity for accountants to adapt by offering more value-added services. He discusses the challenges family businesses face and the significance of leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

- The importance of soft skills in business and accounting

- How to effectively transition from a technician to a business owner

- Strategies for building lasting client relationships

- The unique challenges faced by family businesses

- Insights on letting go and empowering the next generation

Join us for an insightful conversation that explores the intersection of accounting, family values, and long-term success. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from Paul's wealth of experience!

Make sure you subscribe to ScaleUp Radio to keep up with our latest episodes and insights into scaling your business.

For now, let's dive into the journey of Paul Miller and discover the lessons he has learned along the way.

Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for.

If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here:

https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/kevin

You can get in touch with Kevin & Granger here:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Kevin's Latest Book Is Available!

Drawing on BizSmart's own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up.

More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/

Paul can be found here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmiller-cas/

[email protected]

Resources:

Building a Legacy by Paul Miller - https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Building_a_Legacy.html?id=Mrar0AEACAAJ&redir_esc=y

Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/never-split-the-difference-negotiating-as-if-your-life-depended-on-it-chris-voss/3692653?ean=9781847941497&next=t

Diary of a CEO podcast - https://stevenbartlett.com/doac/

Xero - https://www.xero.com/

In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent is joined by Dan Boardman-Weston, the CEO of BRI Wealth Management – a financial planning and investment management firm overseeing £700 million in assets for around 1,200 clients.

Dan's journey is nothing short of remarkable. He joined BRI at just 18, took on various investment roles, and, after completing an MBA at 24, became one of the youngest CEOs in the sector at 28/29. Now, he's steering the company through an ambitious growth phase, with sights set on hitting £1 billion in AUM within two years, and potentially doubling that within five.

This conversation is packed with valuable insights, and it's structured into three parts:

1. Understanding the Business: Dan explains what sets BRI apart – blending the expertise of a large firm with the personalised service of a boutique one. He shares their "no-dickhead" policy, the importance of team training, and how 75% of new business comes through client referrals.
2. Scaling Challenges & Strategy: From managing rapid change across people, processes, and proposition, to integrating acquisitions smoothly with a 98% client retention rate, Dan offers a transparent view of what it really takes to scale. He also shares how he's learning to let go of the day-to-day and focus more on strategy.
3. Quickfire Wrap-Up: Dan gives practical advice for business owners, emphasising the compounding power of early financial planning, staying diversified, and being bold in trying new approaches.

The standout message? "Be bold. Try new things. Don't be afraid of failure."

Make sure you don't miss any future episodes by subscribing to ScaleUp Radio wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.

For now, continue listening for the full story from Dan.

Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for.

If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here:

https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/kevin

You can get in touch with Kevin & Granger here:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Kevin's Latest Book Is Available!

Drawing on BizSmart's own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up.

More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/

Dan can be found here:

https://brigroup.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-boardman-weston/

Resources:

ChatGPT - https://chatgpt.com/

This week on ScaleUp Radio we hear from two founders whose journeys couldn't be more different, yet both offer powerful lessons for business owners.

On one side, Tom Hill, founder of Collina MEP, who took a bold leap from corporate life to build a boutique mechanical and electrical consultancy rooted in trust and long-term client relationships. On the other, Sarah Turner, founder of Little Beau Sheep, who turned redundancy and creativity into a flourishing craft-based brand that champions British wool and has captured the imagination of customers worldwide.

Their stories challenge us to ask: does scaling come from decisive strategic leaps, or from organic growth and resourceful problem-solving?

Meet the Guests

Tom Hill – The Calculated Risk-Taker

• Left a senior regional director role to start his own consultancy almost overnight.
• Built Collina MEP as a boutique alternative to big firms, where every client feels their project matters most.
• Learned the hard way about over-promising, describing his first two years as "lonely and tiring."
• Broke free from the founder's trap by hiring permanent staff, which he calls "the best decision I ever made."
• Obsessed with culture, recruiting for personality and fit before skills to ensure a close-knit, approachable team.

Sarah Turner – The Creative Industry Ambassador

• Discovered felting after redundancy and turned a personal solution into Little Beau Sheep.
• First Etsy sale led to her post office staff becoming her first customer base.
• Defines her brand around provenance, proudly using 100% British wool to support farmers.
• Scaling turning point came when a BBC Countryfile feature left her swamped, leading to outsourcing fulfilment.
• Now a Freeman of the City of London, she has literally driven sheep across London Bridge to promote her industry.
• Her long-term ambition is to make a tangible impact on the price of British wool for UK farmers.

Key Lessons for Entrepreneurs

• Find Your Niche – Both founders thrived by creating a premium brand identity that avoided competing on price.
• Delegate to Grow – Tom built a team, Sarah outsourced fulfilment. Different routes, same outcome: freeing the founder.
• Culture is Everything – Tom proves people and personality drive service-based success.
• Champion a Cause – Sarah shows how aligning business with passion can build loyalty and influence an entire industry.

Leaps vs. Organic Growth – The Big Difference

Tom's journey is a story of calculated risk, structure, and culture, creating a consultancy that competes with giants by feeling boutique and personal. Sarah's is one of creative discovery, resilience, and industry advocacy, proving that passion and purpose can turn a craft into a brand with real impact.

This echoes findings from the BizSmart ScaleUp Challenge Report:

• 43% of ScaleUp businesses doubled turnover within three years, but only by moving beyond founder dependency.
• 31.6% headcount growth among SmartBoard® members shows the importance of building teams and systems to support scale.

Final Thoughts

Scaling a business is not about choosing between a leap or organic growth. It is about knowing when to take decisive action, when to let go, and how to build something bigger than yourself.

Listen and Learn More

🎧 Listen to the full interviews on ScaleUp Radio: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/scaleupradio

📅 Book a call with Kevin Brent to discuss your scaling journey: https://c.bizsmart.co.uk/widget/bookings/kb-30

This episode was created using Artifrical Intelligence

In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent sits down with Sarah Turner, the founder of Little Beau Sheep – a business that's giving British wool a brand-new lease of life.

Sarah shares how she transitioned from corporate life into crafting sheep-inspired laundry and body care products, all enriched with lanolin and made from 100% British wool. What started as a creative hobby after becoming a mum quickly turned into a growing business with both consumer and trade success.

Now based in Ilkley in the old International Wool Secretariat building, Sarah and her small team are on a mission to not only scale their operations, but also raise awareness of wool's incredible versatility and help bring greater value to UK sheep farmers.

What You'll Learn in This Episode How a handmade craft project turned into a thriving retail and wholesale brand The challenges of scaling a purpose-driven, product-based business Creative PR and marketing strategies that punch above their weight The untapped potential of British wool in modern life The balancing act between business growth and personal satisfaction

Make sure you don't miss any future episodes by subscribing to ScaleUp Radio wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.

For now, continue listening for the full story from Sarah.

Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for.

If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here:

https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/kevin

You can get in touch with Kevin & Granger here:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Kevin's Latest Book Is Available!

Drawing on BizSmart's own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up.

More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/

Sarah can be found here:

https://www.littlebeausheep.com/

https://www.facebook.com/littlebeausheep/

https://www.instagram.com/littlebeausheep/

[email protected]

Resources:

The Diary of a CEO podcast - https://stevenbartlett.com/doac/

Audible - https://www.audible.co.uk/

Xero - https://www.xero.com/uk/login/

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