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April 08How to Win at GEO in 2026: The 5-Step Framework to Get AI to Recommend Your Business Ep82
What if the next unfair advantage in business wasn’t more budget, more people, or more content, but understanding how AI decides who to recommend?
In this episode, Oliver Bruce breaks down the five-step framework behind GEO: Generative Engine Optimisation, the new discipline helping businesses show up in answers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Claude and other AI search tools.
Search is changing fast. Traditional traffic is getting squeezed, AI-generated answers are becoming the new front door, and the brands that move early will have a serious advantage. The opportunity is that the rules are still new, so founders and smaller businesses can compete on a far more level playing field.
Oliver shares how to restructure your content so AI can understand it, how to create original material that makes your business uncopiable, how to make sure AI crawlers can actually access your website, and how to build credibility across the wider internet. He also explains why freshness matters more than volume, and why maintaining a small number of strong assets can outperform a huge bank of outdated content.
If you want your business to be recommended when people ask AI tools who to trust in your space, this episode is a practical place to start.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What GEO is and why it matters in 2026
Why traditional search is shrinking as AI search grows
How to structure content so AI can cite and surface it
Why original insights, data and case studies matter more than generic content
How to check whether your website is accessible to AI crawlers
How to grow your brand’s citation surface area across podcasts, Reddit, YouTube and PR
Why updating strong content regularly beats publishing more and more
Key takeaway:
The brands that win in the next era of search will be the ones AI can find, trust, cite and keep seeing.
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26 min
April 02Increase Ecom Conversions and SQLs for B2C and B2B Businesses. Ep 81
This episode explores how to create higher-quality leads, improve landing page performance, reduce hesitation in the buying journey and build flows that are easier to scale. Oliver also touches on ICP clarity, pre-qualifying prospects through ad creative, simplifying forms, and creating a customer journey that feels obvious from first click to final action.
Oliver Bruce breaks down why broad messaging, generic websites and cluttered customer journeys quietly kill conversion, and why the real unlock is building focused ads and landing pages that speak to one audience, one problem and one promise.
Key topics covered:
How to generate better quality leads
Why landing pages convert better than homepages
Improving ecommerce and service business conversion
How to reduce friction in the customer journey
The importance of ICP clarity in paid media
Pre-qualifying leads before they reach your website
Building landing pages that match ad intent
Why simplicity drives more sales and enquiries
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16 min
March 31How to Scale a DTC Business on a Shoestring Budget: The COPPER Framework. Ep 80
If you are trying to grow a direct-to-consumer business with limited cash, this episode is a practical blueprint for doing exactly that.
Oliver Bruce breaks down the COPPER Framework a simple but powerful growth model for founders who have already built the product, launched the Shopify store and now need traction without burning through budget. It is honest, actionable and built for real-world operators, not theory.
The framework is straightforward:
Capture. Organic. Paid. Performance. Educate. Repeat.

Key topics covered:
How to scale a DTC business on a small budget
The COPPER Framework for ecommerce growth
Organic social content strategy for product brands
When to use paid ads and how to test creatively
Conversion rate optimisation for Shopify stores
Why landing pages outperform generic product pages
How to use retention and email flows to drive repeat revenue
Building a scalable consumer brand without outside funding
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13 min
March 26 Scaling Meta ads for any business. Ep 79
In this episode, Oliver breaks down the realities of scaling Meta ads, when to push harder, when to pull back, and how to avoid the costly mistakes many founders make (including his own).
Oliver dives into how to identify winning creative, refine your CTA, and choose the right attribution window, all while protecting your budget and managing burn effectively. Expect practical, actionable insights you can apply immediately.
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18 min
May 22, 2025 S6 Ep78: Louise Hill, Founder GoHenry - Success Is In The Mind
Louise Hill is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of GoHenry, a groundbreaking financial education app and prepaid debit card designed to empower kids and teens with essential money skills. Launched in 2012 after Louise spotted a gap in children’s understanding of digital spending, GoHenry now supports over 2 million users across the UK, US, and Europe.

With a background in e-commerce and operations at major retailers like John Lewis and Debenhams, Louise brought a wealth of experience to the fintech space. Under her leadership, GoHenry has pioneered youth financial literacy, raised millions through record-breaking crowdfunding, and recently merged with U.S. fintech Acorns to expand its global footprint.

Louise is a vocal advocate for practical, early-stage financial education and continues to shape the conversation around money management for the next generation.

1 hr 7 min
April 24, 2025S6 Ep77: Lucas London, Co-founder Lick - Success Is In The Mind
In this episode, we sit down with Lucas London, the dynamic founder and CEO of Lick, the brand that’s shaking up the outdated world of home decor and paint. From launching during a pandemic to building a purpose-driven business that champions sustainability and customer empowerment, Lucas shares the bold vision behind Lick’s rise—and what it takes to disrupt a centuries-old industry.

We dive into his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of scaling a DTC brand in a traditional market, and how Lick is using community, content, and color to inspire a new generation of decorators. Whether you’re a startup founder, a design lover, or just curious about the business of brand-building, this episode is packed with insights, lessons, and a splash of creativity.

🎧 Tune in to hear:
How Lucas turned frustration into innovation

Why sustainability isn’t just a buzzword at Lick

The power of branding in transforming a boring category

What’s next for one of the UK’s fastest-growing home brands
51 min
April 02, 2025 S6 Ep76: Tugce Bulut, Co-founder EloquentAI - Success Is In The Mind
Tugce Bulut is a distinguished entrepreneur and data expert, renowned for her contributions to the fields of artificial intelligence and consumer intelligence. She is the co-founder and CEO of Eloquent AI, a company dedicated to advancing AI technologies to revolutionise human-computer interactions.
Prior to her role at Eloquent AI, Bulut founded Streetbees in 2015, serving as its CEO. Streetbees is a global intelligence platform that analyzes real-life moments from users worldwide to provide deep insights into human behavior, surpassing traditional survey methodologies.
Bulut's academic background includes a Master's degree from the University of Cambridge, where she specialised in poverty alleviation and global living standards. Before venturing into entrepreneurship, she spent six years as a strategy consultant, advising technology and consumer companies on accelerating growth in international markets.

Under her leadership, Streetbees expanded its user base to over 3.5 million individuals across 189 countries, enabling brands to access rich, real-time consumer insights. The platform's innovative approach attracted significant investment, including a £30 million Series B round led by Lakestar in October 2020.

56 min
March 19, 2025S6 Ep75: Sokratis Papafloratos, Founder of Numan.com - Success Is In The Mind
In this episode, we sit down with Sokratis Papafloratos, a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor renowned for his significant contributions to the tech and digital health sectors.

Sokratis's journey began with an academic foundation in electronic engineering from the University of York, followed by a master's in information processing from King's College London. He commenced his career at Vodafone Group, focusing on strategy and business integration.

His entrepreneurial ventures include:
TrustedPlaces: Co-founded in 2006, this local reviews platform achieved profitability and was later acquired by Yell Group, where Sokratis served as Head of Social Products, steering post-acquisition strategy and product innovation.

Togethera: Launched in 2013, Togethera was a private sharing app for families, reflecting Sokratis's commitment to creating platforms that foster personal connections.

In 2018, Sokratis founded Numan, a digital health clinic for men, aiming to provide accessible medical treatments and knowledge. Under his leadership, Numan has empowered over 400,000 individuals to take control of their well-being, offering services that address various aspects of men's health.

Beyond his ventures, Sokratis is an active angel investor, backing innovative companies like Calm, the world's first mental health unicorn. His career is marked by a commitment to innovation, a focus on destigmatising health issues, and a vision to use technology for social good.

Join us as we delve into Sokratis's experiences, exploring his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges he's overcome, and his insights into the evolving landscape of digital health and technology.
1 hr 7 min
March 12, 2025 S6 Ep74: James Griffith, Co-Founder of Mous - Success Is In The Mind
James Griffith, CEO and co-founder of Mous—a tech accessories brand renowned for its innovative approach to product design. Founded in 2014, Mous emerged from a desire to revolutionise the tech accessories market by offering products that seamlessly blend functionality, performance, and style. Under James's leadership, the company has grown exponentially, captivating a global audience with its commitment to quality and innovation.
James's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to excellence have been instrumental in Mous's success. His vision has led to the development of products that not only protect but also enhance the user experience, setting new standards in the industry. Beyond his professional achievements, James is an avid watersports enthusiast, often sharing his passion for kitesurfing and other aquatic adventures.

In this conversation, we explore James's path from the inception of Mous to its current status as a leader in tech accessories. We discuss the challenges faced, the innovations introduced, and the lessons learned along the way.

1 hr 7 min
March 05, 2025 S6 Ep73: George Taylor, Founder of Frive - Success Is In The Mind
George Taylor is the visionary founder and CEO of Frive, formerly known as Lions Prep, the UK's leading chef-cooked meal plan service. Established in December 2016, Frive has delivered over seven million meals, evolving from a brand initially catering to gym-goers and fitness enthusiasts to one that appeals to a broader audience seeking convenient, nutritious meal options.
Under George's leadership, Frive underwent a significant rebranding in 2024, collaborating with creative agency Among Equals to transform its identity. The rebrand aimed to position Frive as a mainstream ready-to-eat meal brand, moving beyond its original fitness-focused image. The new name, an abbreviation of 'food to thrive,' reflects the company's commitment to providing meals that promote well-being and convenience.
Frive's subscription-based service offers flexible meal plans, ranging from three to six days per week, with prices starting at £35. The microwaveable meals are crafted from real, whole foods, free from ultra-processed ingredients and artificial additives, aligning with George's mission to inspire busy individuals to eat well and live better.
George's innovative approach and dedication have positioned Frive as a leader in the UK's meal delivery industry, continually adapting to meet the evolving needs of health-conscious consumers.

1 hr 13 min

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