Industry Angel Business Podcast

Saray Khumalo is an award-winning mountaineer, the first black African woman to Summit Everest and ski to the South Pole. She has over 18 years' experience as a business executive in eCommerce within the financial services industry. She is the founder of #Summitswithapurpose an initiative which she has used to raise over R1.8 million towards literacy and education.   Saray is a motivational speake...

Tim spent over 30 years in the Royal Marines, leaving in 2013 as a Major General. During his career in uniform, he led marines on operations in Northern Ireland, The Falkland Islands, West Africa, The Balkans, Afghanistan and Iraq as well as on peacekeeping duties under a UN mandate and was recognised twice for his leadership, being made an MBE in 1995 and OBE in 2003. He also fulfilled appointmen...

Covid-19 is an existential threat to Britain's theatres. They must survive with little to no income until audiences return. The Customs House was established in 1848 in South Shields The building comprises a theatre of 441 seats, a 145 seat studio, a gallery, a restaurant, a bar, a box-office and a community room that holds 100 people.  Ian talks to the Executive Director Ray Spencer and they cove...

Bryn joined Thames Valley Police in 1986 transferred to Northumbria Police end of 1988 and retired November 2014. During my time in the police I was involved in the International Police Association and elected to National Vice President in 2007. I met lots of other cops from around the world as a result.   He created House Of Ruhr after a German police colleague told him he dreamed of seeing a dri...

Having spent 10 years working in senior strategy roles across Government, including No.10 and Cabinet Office, Helen decided to retrain in her passion – nutrition – following the birth of her son in 2013. Deploying her skills in research, Helen discovered that parents struggled most to find healthy snacks for their kids. Combined with a knowledge of just how powerful cooking can be in forming happy...

Rob is known for being Disruptive. He has held 3 world records for public speaking & has authored 9 books including global best-seller 'Life Leverage'. Rob founded & co-owns the UK's largest & most Disruptive property education business & own/manages over 750 properties with his partner.   Ian & Rob speak about; Growing during lock-down Launching and scaling a company Having your own 'personal bra...

With the job title of 'No-nonsense Stress-Buster', Gillian Fortune has taught thousands of people how to tackle stress and handle the challenges of life and work in ways that are straightforward, practical and effective. She is Regional President of the North East Professional Speaking Association and a Professional Trainer of 'Stress Express' at Feel Good CIC. Gillian will give us two techniques...

John Devitt CEO Recovery4Life Recovery4 life is a specialist drug, alcohol and mental health service that provides testing, training and treatment to businesses across all sectors in the North East and further afield. An experienced leader, John has had a varied and successful career and has experience in working in a range of sectors and environments including, International Development (The Brit...

Adrienne specializes in transformational change around the world, focusing on the heart of business – the people.  Through international conference speaking, consulting, coaching and workshops she enables individuals and companies to focus on the heart of who they are and what matters most. Ian & Adrienne discuss; Don't be afraid to communicate with your leaders Think about a new way of working Le...

The Telephone Assassin is on a mission to get businesses talking again and stop people from hiding behind their emails and social media. Helping clients to get in front of more of their ideal customers and getting more business from their existing customers. Anthony has made calls for a huge range of business and when he found himself as the sales or marketing manager for 5 different companies all...

Ann English is a Visual Communications expert and solution focused business coach. As the founder of Create Intrigue and The Visual Marketing Academy, creator of the VisionMapping™ process, renowned for her VisualDoodle™ style and inventor of The Metrognomes. She brings over 30 years experience of successfully delivered projects from concept to completion. Ian and Ann Discuss; Transforming ideas i...

Michael Anderson is a former Inc. 5000 software entrepreneur from California who now teaches technology executives around the world how to scale their businesses, move up in their careers, and grow as people. Companies who call Michael to level-up their leaders include Microsoft, Uber, PWC, and Stanford University. The guys discuss; Needing to upskill as a leader The impact of 9/11 Finding your au...

As Commercial Director at North East Times, Martin looks to provide a voice for those who are influencing the local economy. North East Times is published monthly and presents the latest business news, views and advice alongside aspirational lifestyle content in a modern and accessible way. The magazine is distributed directly to over 4,000 prominent members of the North East business community wi...

Deborah McGargle is a startup lawyer. She is currently Chief Legal Officer and part of the founding team at London based Seedlegals, a SaaS platform in the #legaltech space which has successfully automated the fundraising process removing the need for human lawyers to be involved in the transaction. In additional to this role Deborah is also a non-executive director for a number of high growth tec...

Newcastle Startup Week founder and friend of the show Paul chats to Ian about the impact the lockdown has had.  He shares the new things he has began and also past loves he has revisited. They discuss; Online Start-Up Week Starting new hobbies and pastimes during the pandemic Being true to yourself After the pandemic is over Rethinking urban areas Business finance available during C-19 Support ava...

Ian chats with Colin Plews, we hear about; His original reason to fundraise for breast cancer awareness How he makes those amazing dresses himself Running in the dress and the weight The community of running fundraisers When Colin tripped over a dress and broke his toes in the London marathon! Whist on lock-down because of the Covid-19 pandemic,  Ian Farrar  wanted to create something special for...

Pascal started his career in 1994 in London working for a well known holiday company creating campaigns for TV, radio, newspapers and of course the Internet. Fast forward to now, Pascal is driving the digital skills agenda across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Pascal is also a video producer and he has successfully introduced many of the storytelling techniques used by filmmakers...

The DCI aims to nurture, challenge and develop ambitious, innovative entrepreneurs to help them build a scalable, investible business to create wealth and prosperity in County Durham. Ian speaks with Incubation Manager, Leon Howe. The guys discuss:- The differences and similarities within incubators and accelerators What do you look for in a business that wants to begin the incubator programme Coh...

Ian Farrar LIVE streamed a conversation from the UK with LA based Barney Waters. Barney is the President of K-Swiss, the American athletic shoe brand based in downtown Los Angeles. The interview discussed;- Offers as a result of the decline in retail during Covid-19 Seasonal stock Barneys carer path Changes of ownership Sporting brand ambassadors Dominance and the need for a niche Youth idols, mus...

Business owner Laura talks about building her fashion brand What About This. She discusses with Ian Farrar ;- Her Online Business Learnings Handling Customer Feedback Building a Fashion Brand Buying Stock An Engaging Online Community Male and Female Buying Behaviours Sustainable Fashion Whist on lock-down because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ian Farrar  wanted to create something special for the list...

Hosted by Ian Farrar .....the Head Zookeeper and the inventor of Celebrity Service will deliver a unique session on how to manage your team and thrill clients while under lockdown. Geoff Ramm and Nigel Risner are marketing royalty. Forbes described Geoff as "a game changer'. Nigel is "unequivocally the very best speaker I have ever engaged" – Paul Surridge, Sight Care Group. Geoff and Nigel have j...

Geoff Ramm closes the day with Ian and discusses his goal of creating one big project every year. This year it's book number four and more celebrity service! What's your project going to be during this lock-down, because now is the time. Whist on lock-down because of the Coronavirus pandemic, Ian Farrar  wanted to create something special for the listeners. Ian live streamed (Facebook, YouTube & T...

Business owner Carl talks about founding a company to work for yourself and then how you can quickly end up working for the business. Carl talks about entrepreneurship and what that truly means. The guys discuss the entrepreneurial mindset, the need to be aware of your wellbeing and how walking in nature with likeminded friends can help productivity and resilience. Whist on lock-down because of th...

Kate discusses her experience of wearing multiple hats within ITC Service Ltd. She talks about her transferable skills from her former career as a social worker. Kate also shares her tips for growing a supportive culture and a happy workforce. Whist on lock-down because of the Coronavirus pandemic,  Ian Farrar  wanted to create something special for the listeners. Ian live streamed (Facebook, YouT...

Nicola Jayne Little is the founder of North East based MINT Business Club.  NJL gives us an insight into the business club, its members and how they support one another. Whist on lock-down because of the Coronavirus pandemic,  Ian Farrar  wanted to create something special for the listeners. Ian live streamed (Facebook, YouTube & Twitter) for nine hours on the 1st April 2020 and interviewed 16 of...