Winchester BID Podcasts

Welcome to the Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) podcast series 2. In the final episode of this series, Professor John Kind will be talking about the future of the high street, with Chris Bickle, a director at Savills with a focus on the licensed leisure sector, and Gavin White, an entrepreneur who runs creative agency We Are Shuffle and a property development business. They will be discussing how the high street is changing, how Winchester is doing currently and ways it could evolve, and suggestions for how the entrepreneurs of the future could approach a successful high street presence. We hope you enjoy it. Recorded in October 2021.

Welcome to the Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) podcast series 2. In this episode, Professor John Kind will be talking about the beauty sector with Ross Garcia and Sarah Wheeler of By Ross Garcia hair salon. They will be discussing ways of standing out whilst also taking a collaborate approach to working alongside other salons, the power of KPIs, and good team communication. We hope you enjoy it. Recorded in September 2021.

Welcome to the Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) podcast series 2. In this episode, Professor John Kind will be talking about hospitality with Mark and Eleanor Dodd of The Chesil Rectory and new venture Inn The Park. They will be discussing work in the sector, supporting young people and new talent, and the importance of teamwork and creating an excellent customer experience. We hope you enjoy it. Recorded in June 2021

Welcome to the Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) podcast series 2. In this episode, Professor John Kind will be talking about our new business magazine Kind Words, which aims to provide ideas, tips, techniques, information and inspiration to help you and your business do even better in the future. John will be discussing productivity, customer experience, leadership, teams and innovation. We hope you enjoy it. Recorded in May 2021

Welcome to the Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) podcast series 2. In this episode, Professor John Kind will be talking about retail, and he will be joined by Nick Ward of The Winchester Bed Company and Victoria Suffield of The Hambledon. They will be discussing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, thoughts on how to be a successful retailer, and the future of the high street. We hope you enjoy it. Recorded in April 2021

Welcome to the Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) podcast series 1. In this episode, we will be talking about employment in Winchester. We will be joined by Helen Floor, who is Director of 1-1 Recruitment. We will be discussing flexible working, and the change in the style and approach of recruitment. We hope you enjoy it. Recorded in June 2018

Welcome to the Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) podcast series 1. In this episode, we will be talking about the marketing and PR sector, and we are joined by two Winchester experts, Philip Tutt from 360 Integrated PR and Beverley Russell from Resourceful Marketing. We will be discussing challenges to the industry, reputation building and client retention. We hope you enjoy it. Recorded in June 2018

Welcome to the Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) podcast series 1. In this episode, we will be talking about legal services, and we are joined by Huw Miles, Partner at Paris Smith Solicitors. Among other things, we will be discussing how to choose the right legal firm and the different legal needs of start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and large corporate businesses. We hope you enjoy it. Recorded in June 2018

Welcome to the Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) podcast series 1. In this episode, we are talking about the design and creative sector, with Victoria Keyworth and Jake Sanders from Winchester-based agency Think Creative. Among other things, we will be talking about how design and creative services have changed within the last 10 years and some key considerations for start-ups. We hope you enjoy it. Recorded in June 2018.

Welcome to the Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) podcast series 1. In this episode, we are talking about architecture and commercial property. Joining us is Andy Ramus of AR Design Studio, and Joe Harvey, an independent property consultant. Among other things, we will be talking about commercial property in Winchester, architectural trends and developments within the city. We hope you enjoy it. Recorded in June 2018.