GraftCast

Will Locke's solopreneurship journey reveals the profound evolution of his professional life, marked by significant challenges and transformative experiences. Initially embarking on this path alongside partners, he ultimately embraced the solitary nature of entrepreneurship, driven by a vision to create a unique fitness business that prioritizes community and individual results. Throughout our dis...

Marcus Trofimov's entrepreneurial journey serves as a compelling narrative of ambition and resilience, illustrating his transition from working within the composites industry to establishing his own enterprise, Silverstone Composites. Early on, Marcus recognized the potential for greater fulfillment and success beyond the confines of traditional employment, prompting a profound inquiry into the fi...

The primary focus of our discussion today revolves around the entrepreneurial journey of Doriel Alley, who is making significant strides in the realm of artificial intelligence. Throughout our conversation, Doriel elucidates her extensive knowledge and experiences within the AI industry, highlighting the innovative businesses she has established. We delve into the nuances of entrepreneurship, exam...

🎙️ Going with the Flow.. | Liam the Sign Guy on Viral Growth & Cleanfluencing 🌟In this episode of GraftCast, we sit down with Liam the Sign Guy, a rising star known for his rapid social media growth and authentic presence as a cleanfluencer. From DIY signage to deep dives into personal branding, Liam opens up about his unexpected journey through the digital world, what it takes to build a loy...

🎙️ From BBC to Reboxed: Nishil Solanki on Reinvention, Startups & Scaling with Soul | GraftCastIn this episode of GraftCast, we sit down with Nishil Solanki, the dynamic force behind brand and operations at Reboxed, a company on a mission to rehome 100 million devices by 2030. Nish shares his incredible journey from producing content at the BBC and ITV to taking the leap into startup life, hel...

🎙️ Welcome to GraftCast! In this episode, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Renata Fernandes – Brazilian-born creative force and Art Director at Silverstone Circuit & Escapade Silverstone, Founder of Sleeping with Art, and Five Star Trilogy. Often dubbed “The Voice of Art in Motorsport,” Renata has redefined how creativity and motorsport coexist. We explore her professional journe...

Episode Title: Building Futures – Simon Wray on Engineering, Innovation & Entrepreneurship In this episode of GraftCast , we sit down with Simon Wray — a dynamic entrepreneur whose journey spans engineering consultancy, property development, and cutting-edge renewable energy solutions. From his early days as a Subject Matter Expert at Network Rail to founding SWC Engineering and SPI Renewables...

'For People & for Planet' In the second episode of GraftCast Start and Scale, hosted by Hugo Austin, we chat to Charlie Harris who, after travelling the world has started his own sustainability consultancy business, Green Pillar. This is our first chat with Charlie, and just like our other guest, we hope to catch-up with him later down the line. We talk early entrepreneurial life, sust...

In this episode, we sit down with Will Thomas, the dynamic entrepreneur behind Proximity Recruitment, a thriving marketing recruitment agency with offices in both the UK and the US. With over seven years of experience running his own business and nearly a decade learning the ropes in the industry, Will shares his journey from the early days of his career to expanding his brand across the Atlantic....

In this episode, we sit down with Andy Axtell, a successful entrepreneur and franchise owner who has mastered the art of web development. Andy opens up about his journey from the traditional 9-5 grind to owning his own franchise, sharing the challenges and rewards of this transition. As a serial networker, Andy dives into the importance of building strong connections in the business world and how...

Join us on our first episode of our new series GraftCast Start & Scale, where we meet entrepreneurs at the beginning of their journey's and grow with them by checking back in further down the line. In this episode, Jack Hales talks about how he left his job as a Fireman to pursue his video making passion behind the camera with his own business, OSS Media...

In the debut episode of GraftCast, we sit down with Jerry Taylor, whose promising rugby career was abruptly ended by a devastating leg injury. Undeterred, Jerry pivoted from the sports world to the business arena, where he has since flourished as an entrepreneur. Join us as Jerry shares his inspiring story of overcoming adversity, the lessons he's learned along the way, and his insights into t...

The wait is nearly over... On GraftCast, hosted by Hugo Austin, we delve into the minds of some the the biggest names in business. This week we spoke to Jerry Taylor about his transition from professional sport to the business world and now entrepreneurship.