SuperConnector Show | Business Interviews & Founder Stories

SuperConnector Show | Business Interviews & Founder Stories

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SuperConnector Show | Business Interviews & Founder Stories episodes

  • The value of accountants & setting clear goals with Graeme Tennick (Tennick Accountants)
    In this episode, Graeme Tennick (Founder & Chief Impact Officer, Tennick Accountants) talks to Paul Lancaster about why he started out in business, why the accounting profession is dying & what accountants can do about it! He also explains the importance of having clear professional & personal goals, the pros & cons of the North East of England as a place to do business versus other regions & the benefits of attending in-person events (like PLATFORM + UK Startup & Scaleup Week). Find out more about Graeme & his team at https://tennick.co.uk

    In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com
    1 hr 3 min
  • How to create a thriving culture in business with Ivan Hollingsworth (Centric Consultants)
    In this video, Ivan Hollingsworth talks to Paul (Lancaster) about how he helps individuals, teams & organisations to thrive. And how in a highly complex & challenging world the need for person-centred coaching, mentoring & learning & development has never been more important.

    In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com
    55 min
  • The value of coaching & mentoring with Paul Lancaster (PLATFORM | UK Startup & Scaleup Week)
    In this short episode, Paul talks about how he has personally benefited from coaching & mentoring over the years, explains how his '5 Star Focus' programme (1-2-1 coaching / mentoring for business owners & leaders) works, what the 'PLATFORM Premium' mastermind group sessions he runs with Neil Stephenson are all about, who they are for & how you can get involved. Find out more about the '5 Star Focus' programme at https://ukstartupweek.com/5starfocus/ & 'PLATFORM Premium' at https://ukstartupweek.com/platformpremium/

    In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com
    14 min
  • The importance of good communication & storytelling with Alfie Joey aka The #SpeakEasyGuy
    After co-hosting & keynoting at our UK Startup & Scaleup Week festival in Sunderland in June 2025, Alfie Joey joins Paul Lancaster for this episode of his 'SuperConnector Show' podcast to discuss what it takes to be a great speaker & the importance of good communication & storytelling in business. Follow Alfie on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/alfie-speakeasyguy-joey/ & Instagram at www.instagram.com/speakeasyguyalfiejoey/ for more great tips & advice!

    In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com
    1 hr
  • Why Sunderland is such a great place to grow a business with John Forth (North East BIC & IS THIS YOU?)
    In this episode, John Forth (Business Adviser, Mentor & Coach for the North East BIC & IS THIS YOU?) talks to Paul Lancaster about why Sunderland (& the wider North East of England) is such a great place to start & grow a business, the power of networking & collaboration & how coaching & mentoring can help you achieve the success you want in your personal & professional life.

    In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com
    1 hr 14 min
  • The power of networking & positivity with Okare Shaba (Founder, Padocare)
    In this episode, Okare Shaba (Founder, Padocare) shares his entrepreneurial journey which began in Nigeria & moved to Sunderland in the North East of England where he is now building a HealthTech platform that helps organisations in the care industry streamline operations, save time & money. He also discusses with Paul the power of networking online & offline, how to use LinkedIn effectively, the importance of focus & pursuing your dreams. Find out more at https://padocare.com

    In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com
    57 min
  • Building FreeAgent ('the UK's #1 bookkeeping software for small businesses') with Roan Lavery
    In this video, Roan Lavery (CEO, FreeAgent) shares insights on how he & his co-founders started & scaled the Edinburgh-based company to be the UK’s #1 bookkeeping software for small businesses. He also talks about SaaS / tech product development, marketing, funding, investment, building a team, leadership, AI, the Edinburgh / Scottish tech ecosystem & FreeAgent’s future growth strategy. Find out more & try FreeAgent software for free at https://bit.ly/SWFreeAgent

    In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com
    50 min
  • How to unlock a 7 figure revenue stream with your own tech product with Mark Renney (Wubbleyou)
    Mark Renney (Managing Director, Wubbleyou) & Paul Lancaster (Founder, UK Startup Week | PLATFORM) discuss how & why you might want to productise your services to grow your business, how to save time & speed up processes through automation, AI & much more. You can also sign up for a free, 2hr 'Productisation Workshop' with Mark at https://bit.ly/WubbleyouProductisationWorkshop

    In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com
    40 min
  • Pivoting in business (& life) with Michael Owen & Paul Lancaster
    In this epic 2hr conversation originally recorded for our Startup Week ONLINE event in May 2020, Michael Owen (Mychael.co.uk / Always Wear Red / 50odd.co.uk) & Paul Lancaster (Newcastle Startup Week / TRYBES) discuss why, when & how to pivot in business or in life (plus lots of other interesting thoughts on creativity, marketing & branding).

    In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com
    2 hr 6 min
  • Discussing 'Feck Perfuction' with Christina Lord (Authentic Action Coaching)
    In this interview, Christina Lord (http://www.authenticactioncoaching.com) & Paul Lancaster discuss 'Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life' by James Victore - a brilliant book that encourages you to 'trust your weirdness, do the work & be the best self you can be.' They also share their own thoughts on embracing your creativity & playfulness & finding your purpose in business & in life. (Read the reviews & / or buy the book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3g6oJxN).

    In addition to being Host of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Paul Lancaster is Founder, Event Producer and Host of the popular, monthly PLATFORM events and 5-day UK Startup and Scaleup Week festivals. He is also Coach and Mentor for busy entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who want to focus and be more productive. Find out more at https://platformevents.ai & https://ukstartupweek.com
    1 hr 16 min

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Hosted by Paul Lancaster, the SuperConnector Show features candid interviews with some of the most interesting entrepreneurs, startup and scaleup founders, business leaders, creators and authors in…