The Executive Edge

Episode 124

Released April 13, 2023

William Buist is a business mentor who has been working with small business owners for over 20 years to help them build better businesses. He believes that the key to building a successful business is intentional mastery, which is a journey of constant learning and improvement.

On the show, William discusses the five stages he has identified to the journey of intentional mastery – explore, hone, practice, expert, and mastery – and a range of business strategies that help entrepreneurs build better businesses.

Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn * YouTube * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall

Episode 124

Released April 6, 2023

This week's guest is Brandi Molitor

Brandi started off as a health and wellness advocate and educator before transitioning into the world of business. She has been an executive level business and health coach for two decades. She mentors high-achieving leaders helping them to fall back in love with their businesses and lives.

On the show, Brandi discusses the signicance of being courageous in work and life – and doing what you really want to.

Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn * YouTube * Twitter Podcast editing & production by Jon Buscall - www.jonbuscall.com

Episode 123

Released March 30, 2023

This week's guest is St John Craner

As Managing Director of Agrarian, St John trains rural companies on how to generate more qualified leads and close more sales using proven tools and techniques, systems, and strategies

On this week's show we discuss St John's belief that "psychology is a sales superpower if you master it well."

St John unpacks how important it is to understand a buyer's brain and discusses how salespeople can come off as self-serving and what you as an entrepreneur can do to overcome this.

Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn * YouTube * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall

Episode 122

Released March 23, 2023

This week's guest is Mickie Kennedy

Mickie is an experienced podcast guest, bringing a positive, matter-of-fact style on a range of subjects including, PR, Marketing and more.

Mickie created eReleases 20+ years ago to give small businesses access to the media and to a national newswire. eReleases helps small businesses, start-ups, and authors get website traffic and better-quality customers through coverage in the media. They write and distribute press releases to journalists, trade publications, and key industry influencers. This increases the visibility and credibility of your business, while bringing you more revenue from your dream clients.

Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn * YouTube * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall

Episode 121 

Released March 16, 2023

This week's guest is Ashley Quinto Powell. Ashley is a sales and revenue consultant. She's also a keynote and TEDX speaker, author, and start-up founder.  She is a self-professed champion of mums, and a relentless supporter of entrepreneurs.

Ashley is passionate about Women in business "having it all without doing it all."  

On the show, she discusses the idea of the cultural expectation women have of doing everything and how this often leads to women taking on a lot more. They do this both physically and mentally.

Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 120 

Released March 9, 2023

This week's guest is Tom Schwab.

Tom runs Interview Valet, a platform that matches businesses with the right podcasts so they can turn listeners into customers.  Interview Valet is the most trusted partner in the industry and the leader in Podcast Interview Marketing (PIM). They help businesses leverage targeted podcast interviews to talk directly to ideal customers. Podcast guest appearances are a cost-effective, fast, and scalable way to reach a business’s ideal prospects.

The show looks at the power of podcasting and the way it can drive interest in your business and services. 

Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 119

Released March 2, 2023

Welcome to episode 119 with guest Evan Tzivanakis

Evan is an award winning accredited executive coach, L&D specialist, management consultant, and online visiting lecturer at the EU Business School, in Switzerland.

On the show, we discuss how team building is often misunderstood by leaders and that in fact it is often not the team that needs to bond with each other, but the leader needing to bond with each member.

Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 118

Released February 23, 2023

This week's guest is Julian Roberts.

Julian is an Executive Leadership Coach with a background in commercial and sales.  He is passionate about people, resiliency, and business. Julian has worked with a number of multinational corporations such as Heinz, Yoplait, and Johnson & Johnson, as well as for family-owned businesses.

On this week's show we discuss the power and significance of purpose and how this benefits both team resilience and individual resilience.

Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 117

Released February 16, 2023

This episode is recorded by me because it's a topic which is very close to my heart. Anyone listening who has ever struggled with their weight, would be able to understand what a really difficult process it can be.

The episode is based on a book I have been listening to called 'Why we eat too much' by Dr Andrew Jenkinson. it's an absolutely excellent book which he encourages you to listen to from beginning to end. 

Visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall 

Episode 116

Released February 9, 2023 

Maria Bryceland is a corporate culture and leadership coach based in Manchester. She has experience across several sectors and industries, including B2B and B2C, at executive and board level.  Maria is passionate about supporting businesses to transform their culture and helping leaders to thrive.

Maria believes that extraordinary cultures drive sustainable growth.  Building an extraordinary culture in your business will drive productivity, profitability and, ultimately, further your success.

To learn more, visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn  * YouTube  * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall