Small Business, Big Network

Tony Redondo is the found of Cosmos Currency Exchange. Cosmos offers a bespoke, pro-active relationship-based, bank account to bank account currency exchange service, for both private and corporate clients. They deal in over 35 currencies to and from over 50 countries around the globe, including the UK, USA, EU, Canada and Australia amongst many other locations. Being able to network around the wo...

An interview with Ladey Adey the author of Successful Business Networking Online. The original book was written in 2020 and Ladey has updated it for 2022 with new content and new contributors. The book is available as a hardback, paperback and e-book and launches on 19th January. For the first month the e-book is available to download for only £2.21! Available on Amazon.

A look back over some of the great guests I've had over the last year. If you're new to the podcast why not go back and have a listen to some these episodes that I've mentioned?

I am the founder of Kindred Business Networking Uk and Ireland . About me Barbara Ann Fitzpatrick: ▶ Has 30+ years of experience in the global corporate space leading teams ▶ Been at the coal face of Client Relationship Management & Business Development ▶ Successfully led and mentored global teams ▶ Had to re-invent herself in mid 50's following redundancy & loss of inc...

Stuart describes himself as a “frequently underwhelmed engineer lurking in the murky cybersecurity realm” and is Managing Director of The Armour Group of Companies who are a group of cybersecurity focused businesses. The group’s aim is to help “people” understand the threats relative to them so they can make accurate risk assessments and take the right steps to form their defences against the...

Matt Holmes is the World Record holder for the longest handshake between two people - you'll have to listen to the episode to find out how long it was! His company, not surprisingly is called 'Handshaking', but what is surprising is that it has no clients and doesn't sell any services. It's a very interesting concept and it all came about through networking.

Robin Hills is the director of Ei4Change - a training company specialising in Emotional Intelligence. Robin has used networking from the start to grow his business and Ei4Change is now active in over one hundred countries around the world. Networking has even led to him becoming a published author. Understanding ourselves and others through Emotional Intelligence will help us on our networking jou...

Phil Parker is the owner of Lycosa web services - a website design company based in Driffield. Phil is a member of a couple of very different networking groups, and he never refuses a 121 with anybody.

Jennifer Gilmour is a speaker and author on the topic of domestic abuse, joint owner of small business OuTFox, and also the founder of the Latte & Live network. Jen's meetings always start with an ice-breaker which makes her meetings fun and memorable, and members are encouraged to 'spill the tea' with each other!

Chris Jacobsen is the founder of Slice - a full service marketing agency based in Hull. Chris used networking as a way to get his business off the ground 6 years ago, and continues to network for his business today.

Jack Allen is the owner of Innate Creative Productions, a creative agency that produces radio adverts, videos etc. He is also one of the hosts of the Loose Dads podcast - four Dads talking about Dad stuff!

Hanah Rayner runs Sterling VA Services and is also the joint founder of Mix and Mingle networking. She's not a fan of pitching, so Mix and Mingle is more about having a chat!

Richard Askam is a multi-business entrepreneur and public speaker. He has worked with some big-name multinational companies and has some fascinating stories to share about networking, marketing and why speaking in public is not the same as public speaking.

Craig Chaytor was a chef for 16 years, but is now dedicating his life to developing his virtual reality product IMME (Imagine making Memories Everywhere). IMME is named after his daughter Imogen who has Williams Syndrome. This means that she easily experiences sensory overload and can find everyday things very difficult. The IMME virtual reality product is hugely beneficial for children like Imoge...

This is the story of how business cards became cool again. Pieter is the founder and CEO of  Mobilo , the smart business card where you tap your card on a phone and a link opens with your contact details. It's as simple as holding your card near a phone and then receiving contact information. Their patent-pending lead generation mode automatically shares and gathers contact details from...

Bev Thoroughgood runs Floresco Training, a training and coaching company that specialises in menopause awareness.

Lisa Townsend is a creativity and mindfulness coach who works with business owners to get them unstuck and moving. She describes herself as being an introvert who loves to network with complete strangers!

Leisa Pickles from Find Me the Leads helps food producers make connections to grow their businesses. During lockdown her work dried up overnight, so she used her skills and knowledge to create a local online network to help people shop local and find the things they needed.

Bjorn Bojen is the managing director of Orisel, a digital growth agency that helps businesses get more customers and clients through marketing online. Bjorn was shown how to network by one of my previous guests, Austen Hempstead, and he said that it took a mindset shift to make networking work for him. He also has a wonderful networking nightmare story to share....!

It's a solo episode from me today to tell you about a free webinar I'm running on Wednesday 15th Sept 2021. If you're a creative freelancer who would like to know more about networking I would love to see you there. Sign up here: zoh1ihnodv Following on from this I'll be running a whole course on business networking for creative people. Find out more here: https://www.businessnetworkingknowhow.com

John Hinchliffe is an internationally recognised award-winning digital learning expert with over 12 years in the field. He is Head of Talent at Jam Pan, The #1 On-Demand Digital Learning Marketplace, which connects the right expert freelancers and agencies with your digital learning needs. He also is the founder of the Global Learning and Development Community and was shortlisted for Covid Champio...

Hannah Thompson is the business manager at Heritage Lincolnshire, and the founder of the Development Partnership Network. She also runs a support group for people living with conditions such as ME and fibromyalgia. Pre-Covid Hannah was running a host of business showcase events, and during the pandemic she came up with an online event which she called 'Sofa Networking'. Hannah is full of enthusias...

A short and sweet episode from me, talking about how you don't necessarily need to be at a networking meeting to grow your network. There are opportunities everywhere - including on public transport! Find me at www.lizdrury.co.uk

Andrew Martin started off running a successful chain of florists. He is now a multi-business entrepreneur who also runs Success Networking - The Helping Hand to Grow your Business. Success Networking offers both face2face (Grantham, Lincs) and virtual networking meetings in a relaxed and friendly format.  For details of our upcoming events and to book go to  www.successnetworking.co.uk

Mark Webb is the MD of the E-Factor Group Ltd, based in Grimsby. The E-Factor Group is not only the largest commercial landlord in North East Lincolnshire, but a social enterprise company dedicated to providing meaningful professional, free support to help businesses survive and grow. Mark is also the dining force behind the Business Hive, which is a physical building, but also a community of over...