Brand to Scale

How do you build a business that doesn't just grow, but lasts? 00:00 Introduction 01:07 From Corporate to CEO 08:33 The Power of Networking 13:26 Leading a Growing Business 20:55 Scaling with EOS 32:47 Organic Growth vs Acquisition 40:13 Life After CEO 44:54 Leadership Mindset 48:40 Tom's Next Chapter 51:31 The Future of Business 54:01 Tom's Formula for Success In this episode of the Brand to Scal...

What happens after you build and sell a successful retail business? In this episode of Brand to Scale, Jess sits down with Helen, a founder who grew and exited a major retail business, then rebuilt her career around supporting other women in business. Work with us. 00:00 Intro & Welcome 00:30 Growing Up in Family Business 03:20 From Property to Flying Tiger 09:50 Starting the Retail Venture 17...

From One-Man Band to £20M Business: Jay’s Scale Strategy What does it really take to scale from a one-man operation to a £20M tech business in under four years? In this episode of Brand to Scale, Jay Ball, CEO of Flotek , shares the real story behind building and exiting his first company, retiring at 35, then returning to build something even bigger. This is not overnight success. This is discipl...

Work with Alchemy - https://alchemybranding.studio/contact/ Welcome to Brand to Scale, where I explore the real stories behind visionary leaders who turn ambition into action. Today's guest has a truly unique journey from launching one of Wales' most successful independent brewery, now helping build the next new ventures. Join us for inspiration and a deep dive into entrepreneurship, exploring the...

From Vision to Values: Anthony on Building with Integrity In this episode of Brand to Scale , Jess speaks with Anthony Levy , a founder who has spent nearly two decades building a business with long-term thinking and values at its core. Anthony shares how his journey evolved from a commercially driven vision into one built on integrity, resilience, and purpose. This is a powerful conversation for...

From Consulting to Culture: Toby’s Leap into Leadership In this episode of Brand to Scale , Jess speaks with Toby Henry, a former consultant who made the leap into business ownership. Toby shares why he stepped away from the corporate world, how he bought a business, and what it really means to lead with people at the centre. This episode is full of real insights on leadership, building culture, a...

From Nudge to Next Level: Matt’s Leadership Rise In this episode of Brand to Scale , Jess speaks with Matt Webb – a thoughtful and experienced leader who shares the story of his rise to CEO. Matt's journey shows that leadership isn't always loud. Sometimes, it starts with a quiet nudge and builds through intentional growth. Matt reflects on the turning points that shaped his career – from his earl...

In this episode of Brand to Scale , Jess sits down with Richard Chapple, founder of The Growth Foundation. Richard has been at the heart of scaling some of the UK's most exciting brands. His experience spans names like Gymshark, The Hut Group and many others. This conversation covers more than marketing. Richard talks about clarity, storytelling, leadership, and getting the right people in the rig...

In this episode of Brand to Scale , Jess speaks with Sam Heighway, founder of The Business Fit. Sam shares how she moved from corporate roles to creating a business dedicated to real leadership and behaviour change. This is a conversation about more than HR policies. It is about building cultures where people talk openly, own their values and lead with purpose. Sam explains the practical side of l...

In this episode of Brand to Scale , Jess speaks with Emma, founder of Empro. Emma helps individuals and businesses communicate with clarity, confidence and impact. But this is not just a story about communication. It's about rebuilding identity, finding strength, and using personal experiences to fuel meaningful work. Emma opens up about the physical and emotional challenges that reshaped her path...

From Battlefield to Boardroom: Jay’s Mission to Rebuild and Lead In this powerful episode of Brand to Scale , Jess speaks with Jay, a former military leader who has transitioned into humanitarian work and business strategy. His story is honest, moving, and deeply relevant. Jay talks openly about the identity crisis he faced after leaving the military, the emotional weight of stepping out of unifor...

In this episode of Brand to Scale , host Jess sits down with Jyotendra, co-founder of Omind Technologies, to explore a truly extraordinary journey. From growing up in the hills of Manipur and launching a humble dumpling restaurant to becoming a leader in the world of generative AI and customer experience innovation, Jyotendra's story is full of resilience, curiosity, and strategic thinking. He sha...