This episode of the Business Wisdom Show podcast features mortgage brokers Ceri and Sarah Evans of Ramu Mortgages, the 2023 Business of the Year in South Wales. They discuss their journey of building their business, focusing on complicated applications of self-employed and limited company directors in the mortgage market.
Ceri and Sarah dive into the risks they have taken, the mistakes they have made and overcome, how networking changed their business and built long-lasting friendships and they give advice for people just starting out on their business journey.

Get in touch with Ceri & Sarah: https://remoo.co.uk/

Episode Sponsors:
SIARP
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BizSpace
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www.bizspace.co.uk

This Podcast is a Production of:

Zokit Business Hubs - the leading network and resource for owners, directors and entrepreneurs. https://zokit.co.uk/

B-Scene Media - The award-winning media production company specialising in creating video and audio content to help businesses and brands be seen and connect with their customers. https://www.bscene.media/

Lead Producers: Neil J Lloyd and Jake Weller

Boost your business wisdom with critical insights from time management guru Mandy Healey and master networker James Thomas. Mandy shares hard-won strategies honed from her senior leadership roles to overcome procrastination and distraction. Learn how to prioritize important tasks, avoid the high costs of context switching, and continually improve your systems, even if you think you have things covered. James unpacks the keys to successful networking - going beyond transactions to foster genuine mutually beneficial relationships. Discover how to set clear goals, understand ideal connections, facilitate warm introductions, lead with value and keep your messaging crisp. Whether you're looking to build an unstoppable daily routine or accelerate your growth through strategic alliances, this episode has easy-to-implement tips to maximize your productivity, strategic relationships and ultimately your business success. Tune in now to start achieving your goals!

Mandy Healey - Aspiration Station: https://aspirationstation.co.uk/
James Thomas - Utility Warehouse: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thomas-822074232/

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Cwrt Coworking
Flexible office space, coworking, business support and a growing community for entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups and growing businesses in Llanishen. An inspiring space to work and connect with other like-minded people.
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This Podcast is a Production of:

Zokit Business Hubs - the leading network and resource for owners, directors and entrepreneurs. https://zokit.co.uk/

B-Scene Media - The award-winning media production company specialising in creating video and audio content to help businesses and brands be seen and connect with their customers. https://www.bscene.media/

Lead Producers: Neil J Lloyd and Jake Weller

In this episode of The Business Wisdom Show, host Neil J Lloyd interviews branding expert Caroline Smith of Smudged about strategies for developing a strong brand. They discuss how brands represent a company's identity and values. Caroline emphasizes knowing your target audience and speaking their language. She explains when rebranding is needed versus just refreshing a brand. Caroline shares examples of big brands doing it right like Disney and Coca-Cola. She advises small businesses to audit their brand performance and consider getting an outside perspective. Overall, an insightful discussion about brand purpose, evolution, and connecting with your customers.

Smudged: https://wearesmudged.com/

Episode Sponsors:
SIARP
IT Support & Cyber Security that makes business owners happy
https://siarp.uk/

BizSpace
Tailored office and workspace solutions for UK businesses - from small start-ups to large enterprises
www.bizspace.co.uk

This Podcast is a Production of:

Zokit Business Hubs - the leading network and resource for owners, directors and entrepreneurs. https://zokit.co.uk/

B-Scene Media - The award-winning media production company specialising in creating video and audio content to help businesses and brands be seen and connect with their customers. https://www.bscene.media/

Lead Producers: Neil J Lloyd and Jake Weller

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This Podcast is a Production of:

Zokit Business Hubs - the leading network and resource for owners, directors and entrepreneurs. https://zokit.co.uk/

B-Scene Media - The award-winning media production company specialising in creating video and audio content to help businesses and brands be seen and connect with their customers. https://www.bscene.media/

Lead Producers: Neil J Lloyd and Jake Weller