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Episode 49: In this episode Brendan Gilbert (⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-gilbert-seo/ ⁠⁠) & Harry Evans ( ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-evans/ ⁠⁠) are joined by nobody! In today's episode you will learn: Why validation shouldn't be a metric of success Why your personal brand is cringe How to balance your head and gut feel How to build stronger relationships Brendan's b...

Episode 48: We're back with another topic deep dive. This time we're focusing on creativity and creative thinking for business. In this episode Harry Evans ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-evans/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/evans_digital⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) is joined by Hannah Brady a the founder of Brady Creative. In today's episode you will learn: The tools y...

Episode 47: Should you care about eCommerce SEO?We're back with another topic deep dive. This time we're focusing on a topic very close to our hearts and one that should be a priority for any eCommerce business owner. eCommerce SEO. In this episode Harry Evans ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-evans/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/evans_digital⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) is joine...

Episode 46: Learn how to start an eCommerce business in 2025. In this episode Harry Evans ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-evans/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/evans_digital⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) is joined by Dan Brooks the founder of BuyLawnTurf.co.uk. In today's episode Dan explains his eCommerce Blueprint from developing and validating an idea through to starting to build to no...

Episode 45: Our first topic deep dive. If you want to grow your business you need to watch this podcast. This is your ultimate guide to mastering email marketing and staying ahead of the curve in 2025. We'll uncover the secrets to building a high-converting email list, crafting irresistible campaigns, and maximising customer engagement. Why should business owners be investing in email marketin...

Episode 43: In this episode Brendan Gilbert (⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-gilbert-seo/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) & Harry Evans ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-evans/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/evans_digital⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) are joined by Charlie Beck the co-founder of Deliver1. Charlie and Deliver1 are a key client to TwelveTwentyFive and it's been pleasure working with them...

Episode 43: In this episode Brendan Gilbert (⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-gilbert-seo/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) & Harry Evans ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-evans/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/evans_digital⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) are joined by Val Hassall a leadership and business coach. In today's episode Val talks to us in detail about the StoryMasters Method® and how developing your b...

Episode 42: In this episode Brendan Gilbert (⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-gilbert-seo/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) is joined by Adrian Mcdonagh the co-founder of hireful the UK's most helpful recruitment technology company. In this episode you will learn: Why business owners often get their first hire wrong How to stay at the forefront of tends such as artificial intelligence (AI) How to know wh...

Episode 41: In this episode Brendan Gilbert (⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-gilbert-seo/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) is joined by Leo Harrison the founder of Chapter 2 agency. To talk about how he has built one of the fastest growing companies in the UK. Leo Harrison has built Chapter 2 into one of the fastest growing companies in the UK. Growing to £15 million in annual revenue in less than 6 years. To...

Episode 40: In this episode Brendan Gilbert (⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-gilbert-seo/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) & Harry Evans ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-evans/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/evans_digital⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) are joined by us! In today's episode we're talking about the 9 lessons we've learnt in our first 12 months of business. ---- SEO can help build your bus...

Episode 39: In this episode Brendan Gilbert (⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-gilbert-seo/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) & Harry Evans ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-evans/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/evans_digital⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) are joined by Camilla Rogers the founder of fifty50 coaching. Today, Camilla explains the mental fitness steps you need to take to be a high-performing founder, business...

Episode 38: In this episode Brendan Gilbert (⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-gilbert-seo/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) & Harry Evans ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-evans/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/evans_digital⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) are joined by Ray Saddiq the found of The Social Diary Today, Ray shares his blueprint of growing a personal brand starting from Zero. Expert to learn: - Which channels you sho...

Episode 37: In this episode Brendan Gilbert (⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-gilbert-seo/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) & Harry Evans ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-evans/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/evans_digital⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) are joined by Phill Rodgers, the founder of Alpaka.io. Today, expect to learn: How to build a SaaS company Why proximity is better than advice Why you should put trust over contracts...

Episode 36: In this episode Brendan Gilbert (⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-gilbert-seo/⁠⁠⁠ ) & Harry Evans ( ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-evans/⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/evans_digital⁠⁠⁠ ) are joined by Joe Gilbert, the founder of Red Giraffe. A full service marketing agency. Today, expect to learn: Why knowing your destination is so important How to use your brain - Joe&#39...

Episode 35: In this episode Brendan Gilbert (⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-gilbert-seo/⁠⁠ ) & Harry Evans ( ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-evans/⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/evans_digital⁠⁠ ) are joined by Claire Dalton, CEO of Not For Profit People & Director of Social Care People. In this episode Claire talks to us about the importance of investor relationships and how she had...

Episode 34: In this episode Brendan Gilbert (⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-gilbert-seo/⁠⁠ ) & Harry Evans ( ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-evans/ ⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/evans_digital⁠⁠ ) are joined by Joanne Bell, the founder and managing director of Bells Accountants. Joanne is a accountant, entrepreneur, property developer and multiple business owner. Joanne's accountancy...

Episode 33: In this episode Brendan Gilbert ( ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-gilbert-seo/⁠ ) & Harry Evans ( ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-evans/⁠ or ⁠https://twitter.com/evans_digital⁠ ) are joined by David Sikharulidze the founder of Mavis Technologies. David and his team are building life-changing smart glasses to support people with visual impairments. Having successfully exited a b...

Episode 32: In this episode Brendan Gilbert ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-gilbert-seo/ ) & Harry Evans ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-evans/ or https://twitter.com/evans_digital ) are joined by Erica Birtles & Ian Tomlin talking about their journeys of building a number of businesses including encanvas, Newton Day, Tomlin & Co and Universal Workforce Institute. We learn about...

Episode 30: It's been over 2 months since we launched season 2 of building but now we're back with season 2.1. In this episode Brendan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-gilbert-seo/) and Harry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-evans/) sit down to discuss everything that has happened in 2024 so far and what you can expect from Building season 2.1, including our plans to create a community f...

After a longer than planned break we're back with Season 2 of Building and we're in a brand new studio. This season we're focusing on great people who are building great businesses. Our first guest is Penni Pickering. Agency founder, Marketing Meetup Organiser and our Networking Mentor. ==== Connect with Penni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennipickering/ ==== Our website is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We're back with a solo ep and it's been a while! As we rapidly approach TwelveTwentyFive's half birthday, Brendan and I sit down to analyse where we're at and decide it's time to press the reset button. ==== Watch the Accountancy Growth Council sessions on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountancyGrowthCouncil ==== Our website is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twelvetwentyfi...

Amy Elliott is a force to be reckoned with. From apprentice to company founder in 4 years. Now finding herself fully booked for six months using only LinkedIn to build her pipeline. Amy has over 44,000 followers on LinkedIn and specialises in copywriting to help her clients grow their personal brand. So we thought, who better to learn from! ==== Connect with Amy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mouthy...

Phil Vallender is the Co-founder of Blend (The #1 HubSpot Website Agency). Phil joins us to share his insights into building an agency that has spanned more than a decade without the need for sales outreach by practicing what you preach. ==== Connect with Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philvallender/ ==== Our website is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twelvetwentyfive.io/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect...

Mike Jeavons is a copywriter, director and Youtube star. Mike has uploaded almost 1,000 videos on Youtube and gain over 140,000 subscribers. In today's episode we grill Mike to learn how to grow our podcast and his thoughts on AI as a copywriter. ==== Watch Mike: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeJeavons ==== Our website is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twelvetwentyfive.io/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect...

This week we have our old boss, Matt Beswick on the pod! Matt Beswick is a Digital Marketing OG. Matt has scaled Aira.net to over 40 people and is Strategy Director at Blush Digital. We had a bunch of questions we wanted to ask Matt and thought we'd make a podcast from it! In this episode we cover everything from Day 1 of Aira, to making the decision to step back, how to make sales, hiring on...