Start Scale Succeed

I’m often asked how long it takes to start a product business and the answer is how long is a piece of string as there are so many variables at play.  These variables are something I discuss with TV fashion stylist turned Founder  Judy Gilroy creator of  home organisation brand @clossy who shares her journey of why after thinking about two other business previously she bit the bullet and started h...

Hands up if you remember the Barbie Launch extravaganza? I'd never seen anything like it and it made me look more at experiential marketing, what it was and how it works. Connecting with your consumers and creating a memorable experience is key to help building your brand. This week in the Start Scale Succeed podcast I dive more into that with my chat with Katie Peake founder of backlash creative...

It's never too late to start your business.  In this weeks episode of Start Scale Succeed, I chat with founder Karen Saul who started her ethical and sustainable brand brand Good Wash Day mid lockdown in her 50's. Good wash day is a organic cotton jersey towel ethically sourced to eliminate the frizz that standard towels can cause. Kind to all hair types. Karen shares about the twists and turns of...

From Barrister to Beauty brand to B-Corp This weeks episode of the start scale succeed podcast we are chatting all about becoming a B-corp with This is silk founder Sonal Keay who during her legal career began a side hustle focused on the benefits of silk in skincare based on her own skincare needs and problems which then flourished and became her main focus and business Sonal shares her start up...

Do you find selling easy? and are you using your socials to sell as much as you could. If you answered no to both of those questions then this episode is for you.  Today's episode is a must-listen for every small business owner and entrepreneur looking for sustainable strategies to boost client engagement and sales without the burnout.  Special guest Sara Dalrymple , a renowned sales trainer and m...

One of the challenges that a small business can be faced with is  when a larger retailer with bottomless pockets blatantly rips off your designs. This is one of the topics I'm talking to Cara the founder of snoozeshade  on ep 122 of Start Scale Succeed. Cara Sayer, founder of Snooze Shade,  shares  her gripping journey of battling corporate giants and protecting her invention. With her blend of pe...

In this episode, host Nicole Higgins sits down with Georgia Williams, founder of Ray of Social and Canva Queen, to discuss how to create content that captures attention and stands out from the competition. Georgia shares valuable tips on finding your unique voice, showcasing confidence, outsourcing tasks, and creating a content plan with a purpose. Whether you're starting fresh or in need of a con...

Building a business on your own can be tiring and overwhelming, as you have to wear many hats and juggle all the tasks. Experienced Make Up Artist Donna May Clitheroe founded Donna May London in 2017, creating embroidered make up bags. Rapid growth led Donna to partner with Sarah Spence, her website and brand designer. Together they have taken the business from strength to strength, expanding thei...

How can you boost your personal performance in business and life? Elevate yourself, and you will make better decisions, have more energy and more to give. Harvey Fairburn is the founder of Fairburn Fitness and a high-performance coach who specializes in helping business owners elevate their personal standards and improve their performance in their businesses.  His passion for this work stems from...

So many women I speak to follow a varied path before they start their business. And this week's guest also had a varied career before she set up her business. Jenni Retourné is the founder of independent, natural skincare brand, Willowberry. Join us as we dive deep into Jenni's journey of starting her own beauty brand, the challenges she faced, and the incredible success she has achieved. From for...

When should you consider working with a digital marketing agency? How can you ensure smooth growth and maximize returns on ad spending? How do you know what agency is the right fit for you?  For this week’s episode I am joined by Anna Frapwell, the founder of Neon Digital Clicks and an industry expert with 20 years of digital marketing experience. Anna shares her invaluable insights on when to con...

In this week’s episode we are diving into an alternative tool you can use to help you thrive in business, and manage stress.   I’m joined by Shauna Corr, an EFT (Emotional Freedom Therapy) expert. EFT is a relatively new therapy, but it is quickly gaining popularity due to its simplicity, effectiveness,  EFT combines Chinese acupuncture with modern talking therapy. Shauna helps people address thei...

This weeks episode I’m joined by Sallie King who started her business urbansize in 2015 leaving behind a career in law to establish her own business creating stylish furniture for small spaces.  Slowly, establishing her business through etsy, not on the high street and DTC, We are debunking the overnight success myth and focusing on real stories, real business , real life  Her innovative floating...

Want to smash your Q4 in your product business without feeling drained come January!  Lucy Haslam is the founder of children's lifestyle brand Acorn & Pip, a bricks and mortar store & cafe established in West Yorkshire with a thriving online presence.  Established over 5 years ago with the customer, mindfulness and authenticity at its core.  In this episode, Lucy shares her Q4 retail checklist so...

If you have been in business a few years now then you might be thinking should I rebrand? Or perhaps you started your brand on a shoe string and it doesn't really fit anymore with where you want to take the brand and your business. This weeks podcast episode with Aiza Cheung founder of Sudio Coya we chat about rebranding and signs that Your business may need a branding overhaul. Some of the areas...

Todays Guest Rebecca McCann Founder of Pro blo group and sleep london, her mantra is say yes and make it happen and grabs every opportunity. Rebecca was inspired by her love of a blow-dry and a broken hair brush.  With a vision to create a product range that was luxury yet affordable, Currently, Problogroup is in its ninth year and has achieved global recognition, selling in over 850 different cou...

Eimer Kelly from The Creative Handle, a social media marketing expert, will be sharing her insights on what's working on TikTok and how to make the most of the platform   Some of the topics shared on this weeks episode are    - Importance of authenticity on TikTok - The value of behind-the-scenes content on TikTok - How TikTok's less curated platform benefits small businesses - Adding value to Tik...

Financing your dream brand can sometimes feel like a mammoth task This weeks episode of start scale succeed I chat with Jeroo Doodhmal founder of a sustainable childrenswear footwear brand on how she secured over 400k of grant funding to develop her brand Pip and Henry. Jeroo shares her insights into where to find grants and how to apply, These are some of her top tips listen to episode 110 to fin...

Barbie has grossed $1billion dollars in the last 17 days   Unless you’ve been  living under a rock you’ll would’ve seen the marketing efforts from pink wrapped houses in the hollywood hills to clothing collaborations with Primark  But as a small business or a start up you won’t have the same kind of budgets to promote your brand or your launch.  But what can you do.  Today I’m joined by Steven Mof...

Finding the right suppliers is key to the success of your business. In this episode I talk through where to find suppliers. What questions you need to ask and what they will need from you. Are you a small business owner looking for tips on finding the right supplier and pricing your products? Look no further! We dive deep into the world of sourcing suppliers and calculating product prices. KEY TAK...

Scared of selling and feel uncomfortable asking for the sale? This week Fashion brand consultant Elizabeth Stile Joins me on the podcast to chat selling with ease and without feeling salesy Elizabeth, dives deep into the world of sales and provides valuable insights on how to effortlessly promote your business and connect with customers. One of the key takeaways from this episode is the importance...

Feel like you are banging your head against a brick wall trying to source factories to get your products manufactured? Todays Episode I chat with Kate Hills founder of Make it British whose mission is to keep British Manufacturing alive and helps connect entrepreneurs who want to make products in the uk with the factories that can produce We discuss the impact of Brexit on manufacturing, the rise...

How do you create a brand that connects so deeply with your customer? In today's episode, Nicole is joined by Sharon Keegan, the founder of fitness brand Peachylean, to discuss the remarkable journey and growth of the brand. They delve into the strategies behind creating a brand that deeply connects with customers, exploring Sharon's story, Dragons Den appearance, and the success of Peachylean. KE...

After selling her previous fashion brand, Nicki Hoyne launched her first collection of crossbody camera bags in October 2020 and she followed in 2021 with her footwear collection. Nicki has a wealth of experience in both the footwear and accessories industry, being nominated for multiple awards. That’s why she’s the perfect guest to join Nicole on this episode of Start Scale Succeed to share with...