The NXTGEN Show

From starting Essential Print Services over eight years ago, Yvonne has gone on to not just build a well-known, highly regarded and successful local business as a solo-entrepreneur, but also notch up an incredible number of outstanding achievements and accolades along the way…

Not just a devoted and passionate business owner, Yvonne is a UK Small Business Champion who has been invited to Downing Street twice in recognition of her entrepreneurship. She’s a non-executive board member of Marketing Derby, regularly features in the Derby Telegraph Inspirational 250, has been featured in Forbes Magazine, is the founder of the Derby Hub and has made the shortlist in the 2019 Great British Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards (winner yet to be announced) – and that’s just to name a few!

In this candid and refreshingly open interview, Yvonne shares the truth about what it’s really like to start and run your own business in a jam-packed interview that covers a lot of ground – from her experience of being thrown into the role of a business owner and dealing with the challenges that come with it, to making business fun and knowing which opportunities are worthy of your time.

I thoroughly enjoyed this deep and wide-ranging conversation with a truly inspirational and entrepreneurial business woman and I know that you’ll feel the same way too.

So, sit back, relax, click play and get ready for The Truth About Business...

I'm going to kick-start this series with a short but sweet first episode. 

This show is a brief introduction to who I am and why I made it my mission to bring you brilliant interviews with inspirational business champions and entrepreneurs to help you stay inspired, motivated and fast-track your business growth.

If you're already in business or one day aspire to be your own boss, this series will be a must listen as I bring to your the truth about business, from the business men and women who are out there in the trenches, making big things happen right now!

I hope you enjoy the first show and I look forward to you joining me on what is no doubt going to be an exciting journey!

This episode marks the first in a series of interviews with real-life business champions and entrepreneurs. My mission is to share the experiences, failures, triumphs, habits and tactics of those who have really been there, done that and have the scars to prove it so that you, the audience, can fast-track your own business success.

This isn’t business theory...

This is real-life business from those entrepreneurs who are out there right now in the trenches, making it happen.

I couldn’t have picked a better guest for our first episode and I’ve been really excited to get this one uploaded.

The next 60 minutes (give or take a few) are absolutely jam-packed with business experience, wisdom and a few home truths that might be hard to hear, but is the reality of being a business owner.

And that’s what this series is all about – hearing how it really is from those who are living it right now.

So, I’m delighted to bring to you a fantastic interview with Mr Mark Averill.

After having started out in the automotive industry with the likes of Toyota and BMW, Mark has an amazing real-life story of what can happen when you pursue your dreams and give it everything you’ve got. 

From being employed, to a self-employed photographer to co-founding 'AV IT Media, a Derby based, media powerhouse that is literally taking the industry by storm - this is one you are not going to want to miss. 

You’ll discover the huge power of regular networking and how to do it effectively, you’ll hear about the sacrifices Mark has had to make to build his media empire because it hasn't been easy, AND also what it really takes to be successful as your own boss because let's face it - it just isn't for everyone.

And there's so much more, this really was a great interview with tons of great advice, tips and inspiration.

Get ready for The Truth About Business....!