In the first episode of 2020 we chat to Claire Farren of Farren’s Executive Assistsnce. Claire chats with Oliver about how relationship marketing has helped her build the most trust, why it’s so important to separate yourself from your business, and why using the last 30 minutes of your day to plan tomorrow is one of the most effective things you can do.

In this final episode of 2019, Craig has the chance to sit down with IOD Director Jean Church mbe. Jean reflects on her 40 year career and offers wisdom and insight into the world of business, from the starting blocks, right up until today. Jean talks, at length, about her biggest risk and how it lead to implementing a full new graduate scheme, what she would’ve done differently if she was starting all over again, and the one mistake she made when she met Prince Charles.

In this penultimate episode of 2019 we chat to architect Richard Andrews. Craig gets an in-depth look at Richard’s goals and plans for the future as Richard highlights the importance of taking time out for yourself to recharge your batteries and get a different perspective on your work, about seeking advice from your family as they know you best, and setting yourself targets that drive you and your business.

In this episode of The Business Secret Podcast we chat to Lora Payne of LCVA (LC Virtual Assistant). In this episode Lora opens up about how she’s turned her love of helping people into her full time job, why she wants to change the face of remote working, and why it’s important to surround yourself with a network of support.

Episode 10 of The Business Secret Podcast sees Oliver chat to founder of Sitka Recruitment Ita McNeil Jones. Ita gets under the bonnet of Sitka in this candid and open chat with us. She tells us why she thinks being flexible with her team’s time is important, why it’s not always about making all the money, and what she thinks of sponsoring award events. You can listen to all episodes of The Business Secret Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and direct on our website www.penguinwealth.com.

In this episode of The Business Secret Podcast Tom chats to our youngest guest so far Dominic Bonaker. Dominic is the founder of Odyssey specialising in web based software. In this episode Tom and Dominic get under the bonnet of what it’s like to be a young business owner in today’s climate, the importance of presenting yourself to the right people so they see past the ‘young business owner’, why working with good businesses that hold the same values as you is important, and making the jump from working part time in a coffee shop to starting a business employing 4 people.

In this episode of The Business Secret Podcast, Gavin is joined by Jessica and David Morgan of design agency Jessica Draws. Jessica is open, upfront, honest, and hilarious (just check her tweets). Jessica and David delve into their thoughts on Work/Life balance and what made them made such a drastic change in their thinking. They also talk, in detail, about their mission to inject personality into all businesses they work with, their future plans to make Jessica Draws self-sufficient, and how important it was to them to get a mentor to skyrocket their vision and business.

In this episode of The Business Secret Podcast we chat to Stan Devonish of Devine Merchandising. Stan owns Devine with his wife Roshan and they currently supply merchandise to some of the biggest business in South Wales and beyond. In this episode Stan chats openly about his early relationship with networking, how working with a Financial Adviser has made all the difference, and the importance of celebrating a win no matter how big or small.

In this episode of The Business Secret Podcast, Tom chats to brand expert Marina of Apricity. Marina delves into why being yourself is the most important thing you can do as a business, and why being proud of what you do can make all the difference.

Kerry is the owner and founder of Cobalt HR, a HR business based in South Wales. Tom chats to Kerry about all things Cobalt HR, her plans for the future, what it means to her to be making a difference, and how employing people with the same values as you will make or break a business.