Business Source

 If we only ever talk to people we know and like and that share our views, how do we ever truly learn.  So why not go left field?  I've chatted with a wide variety of people from all over the globe but this one i think is one I didn't see coming.  A fun and insightful look into the world of a junior racing driver and the successful career so far of Daniella Sutton. 

In true form of me wanting to chat with people from all walks of life, today I'm joined by a professional tennis coach that shares his experience out on the circuit and what life is like running a tennis coaching business. Edward Harwood also happens to be my personal tennis coach! 

 Alexander is someone that I know and trust to give us the truth about social media marketing, in particular, LinkedIn.  Alexander shares his journey with us and the things he's learned along the way. 

Claudine is a wonderfully inspiring woman that chose to make the leap from lawyer to entrepreneur in order to address challenges relating to gender and racial equality in the business world. She also shares her experience and fantastic insights relating to accelerator / incubator programs. Dive in and listen NOW!

Hold on to your hats, I've got one heck of a show for you this time, with one of the UK's leading entrepreneurs and business figures, Mr Alfie Best.    Most recently known for his very humble, sincere appearance on ITV's The Undercover Boss, which aired on the 5th August 2021. Alfie shares his no nonsense, respectful approach to how he does business, what's important to him and...

As a global business owner, I'm always keen to chat with people in other countries.  Often it can really bring a totally new perspective, new ways of thinking. Amy Siegfried is one heck of an inspirational person that has drive, determination and passion.  I thoroughly enjoyed hearing all about her amazing business, www. LastNightsGame.com  Let's get started!

If we always spoke with people who agreed with us, life would be... well...dull. Kevin Dixon of Boxxstep is very opinionated when it comes to sales, the sales process and what buyers expect from us.  We do share a lot of similar views, but we also have differing trains of thought on some areas. Dive IN and listen to us hammer it out.

Sometimes, feeling out of your comfort zone can be a positive thing, and this is one of those times. Tim is a VERY smart cookie, academically and professionally.  I wasn't sure i'd be able to raise my game and hold down a conversation with him... alas, I was quickly put at ease by Tim... testament to his very warm and welcoming nature. We talk about the brain, marketing and how the two t...

 Darren has a long history in the telecommunication industry, from starting out as an apprentice thrown in at the deep end, to now running a rapidly growing business of his own. I sit down with him to hear about the journey, challenges and the things he learned along the way that make him a fantastic leader. 

Serial Entrepreneur, business expert and all round fantastic guy, Rivers Corbet joins me on this episode of Business Source... or should i say 'Sauce', to discuss his journey that has seen him pivot his chef business into an online platform during the pandemic. Rivers oozes enthusiasm, experience and ideas, it was a genuine pleasure chatting with him.  I'm confident you'll take...

We recorded this one just before Christmas so please forgive the jumpers! Ian is a close friend of mine and has been an inspiration to me of late when it came to me taking time out for paternity leave. He shares his career journey with the BBC and others and how he was lucky enough to be able to take an extended paternity break to care for his two children and share the parental responsibilities w...

This weeks conversation is truthful, constructive and forward thinking.  How do WE as humans in the Sales world need to adapt ourselves and our approach to the modern buying environment?  (Like switching your TV from the old analogue signal to the digital feed). Tim Hughes give his wonderful insights, thoughts and opinions as well as some valuable tips to take away.

When our business is thriving and we begin to think about expanding into new countries/markets, we often fall foul to lots of local laws/regulations, we don't necessarily understand the hiring laws and quite frankly, we don't tend to have existing relationships in new territories. This is where Charles Smee and his team can help expedite things.

Roland Vanbuchin is an Entrepreneur, Author of the Dream Selling Business and CEO at VANX Digital. He lived in Russia, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Gaining experience in the go-to market strategies, digital selling actives and sales enablement in Fortune 100 companies like Dropbox Business, BMC Software and Oracle Corporation.  In 2020, Vanbuchin resigned from his post at the...

Michael's LISTEN, INNOVATE, GROW approach to Sales & marketing coaching really is standout and resonates with me a lot. His 'buyer centric' philosophy really makes you think about your sales process and whether you are actually connected to your customer or just doing it how you 'want' it to be. Michael is also a guest speaker and mentor, which he loves, but his passio...

This year has been the weirdest, most bizarre business period of my lifetime.  With that comes the need to review what you have, how you got there and just what the hell you're going to do in order to survive. Jon Simmonds shares his journey in business and how he had to think quickly about how to pivot his Social Media Marketing business. Even with a business geared towards modern marketing...

Finance is never a sexy subject, nor is it one we are comfortable talking about, particularly when things aren't going well.  Like they aren't for many businesses in 2020. It's reassuring to know that there are options available to make like a little easier.  Invoicing Factoring is one such option. Armand Roux of GRENKE shares their approach in supporting SMEs with cashflow challeng...

THAT is some title!  Albeit it's made up!  But it does make you wonder... why is he the UKs most hated sales trainer? To put it bluntly, as Benjamin does, it's because he tells you the things you don't always want to hear.  He makes you feel uncomfortable, makes you do things you don't want to be doing...but SHOULD be doing. We are all guilty from time to time of being complace...

When I was presented with the chance to chat with an International Bird Watching Tour Guide, naturally, as a CRM consultant, I said YES! I mean wow... how do our two worlds ever collide?  Through the power of relationships. You might think, what can other businesses learn from such an obscure industry?  But there lays the key point.  It's an industry... a big one.  One that relies heavily exc...

With all that's going on, staying focused in Sales is a real challenge.  It's affected every business globally, whether that be positively or negatively.  Some have had significant challenges due to being overloaded with orders/work, but for many, surviving has been difficult. So how do we as sales people remain motivated, focused and make the best use of our time? Janice shares her wisd...

As founder of MG Sales Performance, Mark shares some great advice on how to differentiate yourself in a sales commoditised  environment.  Meaning, it's unlikely you are selling something 'New' or 'Unique'... if you are, you're in the hot seat. Mark walks us through why he believes traditional training models don't work and how MG Sales Performance offers a fresh,...

For some, staying in a job just isn't cutting it for them.  They have this yearning to break free and go it alone.  To take that leap of faith... in themselves, to become an entrepreneur. There are MANY risks associated with starting a company, so many things to put in place before you can launch the business, where do you start, who do you trust, co-founders to consider and that scariest of...

Ian Moyse is more than just a senior leader in the tech world... He's a Sales Trainer, Coach, Digital Disrupter, Social Media Influencer and LinkedIn Legend. I sat down for a nice cosy fireside chat with him to hear the story of his business, how it was affected and how they pivoted. Ian also shares his views on 'selling' and how sales people should and can be adapting, pivoting and...

A subject that really is of interest to me is SECURITY.  Internet and device security to be specific. So when i was given the opportunity to sit and chat with Iain Cundy of Section 20 Solutions, I jumped at the chance. Iain has a VERY clear passion for ensuring that the world and EVERYTHING is secure, I actually don't think he'll stop until he's achieved that goal! In this episode y...

It's all too easy to fall into the pigeon hole of what society says we should be and the career path we should take. Not so for Bimbola Kila of Diamond Shine cleaning in Nigeria. Faced not only with starting a business in a challenging country, but also being a woman entrepreneur was something that wasn't considered 'normal'.  Bimbola faced adversity and went ahead with her goa...