The West Midlands Business Podcast

How many times in the modern business world have you had questions around GDPR? It all sounds like a bit of a minefield right? Well in today's episode we bring you... not just clarity... but how you can harness GDRP systems in your business so that your company stays safe, and also can become more profitable. Today's guest is the West Midlands 'Data Queen' herself, Una Brown. Una has been a busine...

Have you ever wanted to become more influential? What would happen if you could have a conversation with someone and know exactly what words to say next based on their behaviour? What if you could have a conversation with a sales prospect and know that you could guide to a win/win outcome? What if you could talk to a potential employee and know that they were perfect for the role you need them for...

Is your business working for you, or are you working for it? Have a think about that for a second... This week is 'National Work Life Week'. So in support of national work life week this week's episode discusses how business owners can get more out of life AND have a successful business that continues to grow... even without them having to be there. In this episode, top UK business coaches Lewis H...

People do more business with people they know, like, and trust. In this weeks episode, we interview the man of networking himself Peter Higgs. Pete is the BNI area director for Black Country, Birmingham, and the West Midlands. In this episode, Pete shares with us his background of leading teams in his corporate career and how skills of leadership and effective communication has led him to be THE t...

What does the "new normal" have install for your business and your success? In this episode of the Black Country Business Podcast, top UK business coaches Lewis Haydon and Andy Hemming discuss the impact COVID19 has had on business owners. The "new normal" currently has a lot of talk across organisations. But why go back to "normal"? Many business owners have had to survive and grow through COVID1...

Ever wondered why some companies just seem to stand out and dominate their market place? In this episode top UK business coaches Lewis Haydon and Andy Hemming discuss how great companies make an impact.  In this episode you will learn how you can transform your business from good to great by building a organisational culture that will leave an ever lasting impression on all your clients—and g...

What would you differently if you were start your business again? This is the question we ask to Digital Marketing expert Steve Hooper in today's episode. Steve Hooper is our guest today on the Black Country Business Podcast. Steve is the owner of Site Geeks, a digital marketing company here in the Black Country. In the episode, business coaches Lewis Haydon and Andy Hemming ask Steve questions ar...

There has never been a more critical time for business managers, leaders, and coaches to step up! With the change that has being going on in the world, businesses need managers, leaders, and coaches to drive the business through times of COVID19 and uncertainty. The question is... which role is more critical?  As a business owner, should you be focusing on coaching, managing or leading? &nbsp...

How much money is your business leaving on the table because your marketing and sales process is not where it could be? When we think about getting more sales in our business, most people (and experts) would jump straight into talking about marketing to new prospects. It has been shown that 80% of new marketing doesn't work. So is there a better way to think about marketing? Are you missing a tric...

Ever wondered what takes a business from GOOD to GREAT? In this episode we help business owners in and around the Black Country and West Midlands area with implementing one key thing that will really help their company become more engaged, get more clients, and become more profitable. One thing all GREAT companies have in common is a superb vision. But why is having a vision in your business so im...