Tales Of An Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs will be sharing their stories about how life's unexpected events - have shaped them and then applied the learning to their buisness. We will discover how these life chaning events have helped them develop their unique talents to share with the world.
We all face tough times, and how we handle them can have a big impact on our lives and work.
As the saying goes, "the biggest growth often comes from the toughest times."
Join me as I dives into these life-changing moments and explores how these events molded the entrepreneurs' lives.
We'll learn how they got through these difficult times and used what they learnt to build their businesses.
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Episodes
16 episodes
Ep 7. Featuring Claire Taylor Foster - Reinventing career paths
In this episode I speak to Claire Taylor Foster, who shares her remarkable journey through various careers, including retail, advertising, therapy, and interior design, before establishing her successful copywriting business, Raspberry Fl...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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34:38
Featuring Stuart Wright - Multiple Business Owner turned Business Coach
My guest for this episode is Stuart Wright, a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach. Stuart shares his journey of starting and selling multiple businesses, the challenges he faced, and the crossroads moments that shaped his career. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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39:22
Featuring Sam Parker - from researcher to travel to pilates instructor and now a Thermomix advisor
In this episode I chat to Sam Parker, a Thermomix advisor, who shares her unique journey from consumer research to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Sam discusses life when she lived in Australia, her many freelance jobs, and how the pandemic...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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28:35
Featuring Matt Steadman - From skilled labourer to business owner ‘the use of your time is very important’.
In this episode I chat to Matt Steadman, Managing Director of Wharfedale Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Matt shares his journey from a cross road moment during his apprenticeship to building a successful business in the refrigeration indus...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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24:33
Featuring Clare Froggatt - Story telling in business through brand design.
Make A Brew and settle in to my chat with Clare Froggatt, Brand Designer at Make A Brew!Clare shares the inspiration behind her business name and why storytelling in branding is so important. She opens up about her recent personal challe...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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35:19
Featuring James Marriott - from radio to podcasting and the many crossroads he has faced.
In this episode Elaine speaks to James Marriott, a podcast strategist with a background in radio. James shares his journey from radio to podcasting, discussing pivotal moments that shaped his career, including his move from radio management ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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39:42
Featuring Nicky Pattinson - International motivational speaker chats the importance of identity.
In this first episode of season 3 Elaine speaks with renowned corporate speaker Nicky Pattinson. Nicky has lived a life filled with highs, lows, grief, loss and success and she explains how she has put all these experiences into practice.&nb...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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34:27
Russ Thompson - “You CAN do it”
Russ Thompson, a business consultant with RT Consulting, took a brave step to make big changes in his career, personal life and financial plans when a knock at the door was a pivotal moment to reset and move forward. Who was at the door a...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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28:03
Clare Ward - New Healthy Body
This podcast series is about people's stories and how they can be their superpower within a small business. Clare Wards life changing event brought about the idea for her business - New Healthy Body. Find out what happened, how she took a...
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25:19
Zoe Wadsworth - “If you fall down 7 times get back up 8”
When Zoe Wadsworth from Ask Zoe was faced with being left with 1 client when events and shows were cancelled at the start of lockdown Zoe had to embrace the challenge and changed the services her business could offer. Zoe offers some sound advi...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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20:12
Rory Finch - Break The Fear
As we continue our journey of discovering the many twists and turns life takes us and how they shape us then Rory Finch has a very inspiring story to tell. He comes across as a wise man on young shoulders. A difficult childhood has ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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22:56
Nicky Thomas - The Power of Your Business Network
As you know this series of the podcast is all about the support network you have around you, whether that is in business or your personal life, so this episodes guest is the perfect fit. Nicky Thomas from the Growth Community Network expl...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:45
Tales Of An Entrepreneur Trailer
Entrepreneurs will be sharing their stories about how life's unexpected events - have shaped them and helped them develop their unique talents to share with the world. We all face tough times, and how we handle them can have a big i...
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Season 3
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2:12
Jon Lawrence - Financial planning in case it all goes wrong
Jon shares a personal experience which led him to set up and pursue his career as a financial advisor. Not only does he share his story but he also gives lots of sound advice on how to plan should the worst happen. Season...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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28:05
Paul Kilroy - “What you know is not what you are” health and fitness coach
Based in Ireland Paul believes health, fitness and mindset go hand in hand and he shares many inspiring anecdotes which really make you sit up and think about your own lifestyle. He is a very motivating man and openly shares the struggles...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:16
Elaine Rotherham - That Life Changing Phone Call
In season 2 we are going to hear the stories of small business owners & entrepreneurs, not just what they do, but why they do it. Everyone has their story to tell, what twists and turns on this crazy rollercoaster we call life, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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35:04