Business Growth Secrets

After working 25 years as a professional chef in hotels and restaurants, Omar Meziane got bored of cooking and even thought about quitting. Being considered as a great chef, Omar found his way back and was presented with an opportunity that led to many more. Omar decided to put himself out of his comfort zone and take massive risks as an attempt to achieve success. In this episode, Omar talks with...

If you believe that a side hustle and passion project can branch out on its own as a full-time business, then this episode is for you. Our guest for this episode is a multi-hyphenated boss lady, Elizabeth Ogabi. She's a podcast host, entrepreneur, author, business owner and founder of two women-focused businesses: 1) For Working Ladies, a digital platform to support women who want to start their o...

In our Birmingham leg of the recently concluded The Business Machine Business Coaching Event, Big Business Events Founder Adam Stott and Big Business Events head coach Ross Temple answered questions from participants who attended the 3-day event. Business owners took turns in asking the hard and real questions that can make or break any business—from turning online advertising into profit, finding...

Learning how to dance at an early age, Neil Jones went on to make dancing his career. Determined to become the World Champion, Neil had to persevere and make sacrifices which helped develop his attitude and mentality that later became beneficial to his success. Approaching what others may call the "finish line", Neil managed to cross over a different avenue in dancing and even started a business a...

After retiring as a professional Rugby player and being in the field for 12 years, Ollie Phillips went on to run his own business and worked as a Director of PwC. Transitioning from the sport of Rugby to corporate, Ollie struggled to navigate the new lifestyle for the first couple of years, which eventually made him go through a life-changing switch in mindset. Having the gift of high emotional in...

After a tragic experience as a mother and going through the difficulties of child feeding, Annabel Karmel MBE found meaning in her life, realizing she wanted to work with children. Wanting to give a legacy, Annabel published the first book that marked the start of her career. Determined to learn all about baby and toddler nutrition, Annabel remained persistent and did everything that, initially, n...

Growing up in New York and immersed with the rap culture and culture, Paul C. Brunson understood how his favorite hip-hop artists do business at an early age. While building his business portfolio and working for his charity, Paul C. Brunson came across an idea that seems crazy for people around him, matchmaking. Fueled by his desire to be different, he pursued the art of matchmaking that would pu...

Tim Campbell MBE's career wasn't as explosive before appearing in The Apprentice's first season. However, what's impressive is that his passion to help people was already there even before, working with the London Underground. His passion brought him into working with PM Boris Johnson, then Mayor of the City of London, in helping small businesses stand up on their own after The Apprentice. Tim was...

Starting her career in sales, Joanna Swash became CEO of Moneypenny to bring its growth to its full potential. Joanna knows what needs to be done and that is getting into the perspective of their clients and giving service that's unique to each of their clients. In this episode, Joanna Swash talks about her journey into becoming Moneypenny's CEO as well as tips on small business owners. Moneypenny...

The desire for gain should be bigger than your fear. That's how James Constantinou sums up his journey to becoming the star of Channel 4's "Posh Pawn". A self-confessed journeyman, James went from selling cars to traveling overseas and importing products back to the UK to try and make a name for himself. However, James found his niche in the lending business and eventually in the pawn brokerage in...

Quitting school may not be beneficial to everybody unless, perhaps, you're Charlie Mullins OBE. Started dreaming about becoming a plumber at an early age, Charles Mullins OBE had the drive and competitiveness to create one of the most recognized brands in the UK. While he admits, jokingly, that quitting school much later was a regret, his common sense and hard work paid off. In this very light and...

Tourism can be a lifeblood especially if the town is in the countryside. It can provide income not only for the business owners, but for it's people as well. This is the guiding principle being employed by Dominic Hare, CEO of Blenheim Palace, wherein growing the business is as important as giving back to the surrounding community especially amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. As a landed property, Blen...

Creating content is the 'thing' in recent years because of different platforms that encourage people to do it. However, creating great and authentic content is not for everyone but our guest today managed to do just that. Starting slowly in the beginning, Chef Ben Ebbrell's desire to create simple and easy-to-cook foods for students has recently picked up steady growth. Sorted Food, a happy accide...

A young lad with enormous determination, it was not having the fear of taking risks that gave our guest in this episode the edge in the hairstyling business. Phil Smith, started in the business franchising his first Toni & Guy Salon at the age of 23 armed with a lot of courage and a couple of bank loans. Through the years, what made Phil successful is his ability to see opportunities and create me...

Left school at 15 and battled cancer. Who would've thought that Nicole Sealy would be able to juggle motherhood and her businesses on her way to success? Having a natural talent for being her own boss and not working for other people, Nicole was able to start her business and earn money at the age of 19. In this episode, Adam Stott talks with Nicole Sealy about her humble beginnings, maintaining h...

Aging, for most of us, is definitely not the most exciting time because honestly, who wants to grow old? Sue Cassidy, a survivor and thriver, lives her life aging backwards while helping other people make a living out of social media marketing. Sue Cassidy started a career in the Music Industry by writing songs for Tina Turner, Olivia Newton-John, and other famous artists and getting a Grammy nomi...

A well-known and seasoned media personality, Kaye Adams gained fame in being a part of the ITV talk show, Loose Women and The Circle. Kaye has also been part of various TV shows with BBC. She has a book called STILL HOT! which features 42 true menopause stories. Kaye is also a BBC Scotland Radio Talk Show host named after her, The Kaye Adams Show. In this episode, Adam Stott and Kaye Adams talk ab...

Driven by his company's mission to improve children's relationship with healthy foods, Mark Cuddigan's primary strategy is to develop products and services according to children's point of view. Mark, an executive of a company that helps a lot of people, is guided by the principle that helping other people is what ultimately gives fulfillment at work. In this episode, Adam Stott and Mark Cuddigan...

Fueled by the desire of creating an organization to help entrepreneurs, startups, an Unreasonable Group was born. Daniel Epstein, one of Fortune Magazine's World's 50 Greatest Leaders alongside the likes of Tim Cook & Bill Gates, he's banking on entrepreneurs and the community he's built to, slowly but surely, change the world. In the second part of another incredible episode, Adam Stott and Danie...

Fueled by the desire of creating an organization to help entrepreneurs, startups, an Unreasonable Group was born. Daniel Epstein, one of Fortune Magazine's World's 50 Greatest Leaders alongside the likes of Tim Cook & Bill Gates, he's banking on entrepreneurs and the community he's built to, slowly but surely, change the world. In the first part of another incredible episode, Adam Stott and Daniel...

Dr. Cath Bishop is an experienced speaker and author who draws on her careers as an Olympic rower, a senior diplomat specialising in conflict stabilisation and now a business coach, to bring insights into the mindset, behaviours and culture that underpin high performance and effective leadership. In the second part of Adam Stott's interview with Dr. Cath Bishop, they talk about the stark differenc...

Dr. Cath Bishop is an experienced speaker and author who draws on her careers as an Olympic rower, a senior diplomat specialising in conflict stabilisation and now a business coach, to bring insights into the mindset, behaviours and culture that underpin high performance and effective leadership. Discover the path that Dr. Cath Bishop took in figuring out the definition of success and improving on...

Being bold and audacious is a mantra, a lifestyle if you will, for Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones if you ask him how he got to where he is now. This is where we pick up from the last episode as he continues to tell his inspiring story on overcoming tremendous challenges he faced in his colorful career. Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, a self-confessed street fighter, developed resilience from his tough but humble...

Having the courage to dream is an essential factor in a businessman's success. Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, a self-confessed classic right-brainer, once dreamt and he fulfilled it through his laser-focused dedication to his craft and his passion. Fueled by his family's financial problems, he relentlessly worked his way into television relentlessly to achieve his dream of owning a farm. Presently, he is...

Ruari Faibairns' journey to an alcohol-free lifestyle didn't come easy because of peer pressure and being programmed to drinking alcoholic drinks his whole life. Discover how Ruari made it through the toughest time in his life while juggling his time as an oil broker and business owner of One Year No Beer. In this episode, Adam Stott asks Ruari Fairbairns the questions from you, the listeners, and...