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Take The Plunge

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Take The Plunge. A series focused on the steps people go through to quit their jobs and start their own businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Swoop

Category

Business

Podcast website

taketheplunge.sounder.fm

Latest episode

Mar 3, 2026

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Episodes

Orchid Black - Jim Barnish 14.09.2021

Founder & Managing Partner of Orchid Black, Jim Barnish tells us about his story from being a part of his family business to having his own successful company.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talent Crunch - Ross Summers 24.08.2021

Ross Summers, Founder and CEO of Talent Crunch tells us about his opinion of the traditional recruitment model and what the future looks like for Talent Crunch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soho Juice Co - Johnny Barnes 10.08.2021

Founder of Soho Juice Co, Johnny Barnes tells us about his journey from working in Soho, starting a lip care company to developing an award-winning juice company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sk|in - Ben Barter 27.07.2021

Co-founder of Sk|in, Ben Barter tells us about his journey from using furlough to reflect on his career to then starting his new, unique company with co-founder Flinty Bane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alyve - Sam Price 13.07.2021

Sam Price, Founder and CEO of Alyve talks to us about his personal journey with nutrition, the benefits he experienced and the process of turning it into a successful business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nú Infusions - Conor Meehan 29.06.2021

Founder of Nú Infusions, Conor Meehan talks us through his journey of discovering guayusa tea, its benefits, launching an online store and creating new products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Focused for Business - Hatty Fawcett 15.06.2021

Founder of Focused for Business, Hatty Fawcett talks us through her journey of being a marketeer working for startups to starting her own business to help businesses raise equity.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

White Bear Studio - Dave Endersen 01.06.2021

Dave Endersen, Director and Partner at White Bear studio tells us all about his journey so far and the step he took in joining his wife, Kelly, full time at White Bear in 2019.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Futrli - Hannah Dawson 18.05.2021

Hannah Dawson, Founder and CEO of Futrli talks us through her journey from owning a pub and ending up with a £40K VAT bill, to starting up Futrli to help ensure mistakes like this don't happen to other business owners.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nimble Babies - Von Sy 04.05.2021

Von Sy, Founder and CEO of Nimble babies discusses the journey of starting his company including his Dragons Den appearance and getting his products into large UK supermarkets.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journolink - Peter Ibbetson 20.04.2021

Peter Ibbetson, Founder and Director of Journolink joins us for the first episode of season 2. Listen to hear all about his journey in PR and the growth of Journolink.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Influencer - Ben Jeffries 16.03.2021

CEO and Co-Founder of Influencer, Ben Jeffries tell us how the idea of Influencer came about, their investement journey and the importance of culture.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tribu Hair - Glen Brophy 09.03.2021

Founder of Tribu Hair, Glen Brophy tells us about his journey of opening his hair salon just meer months before Covid, the struggles of finding property and the importance of customer service.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Foodomnia - Mark Murphy 02.03.2021

Mark Murphy, Founder and CEO of Foodomnia tells us about the growth of 3 brands and concepts, developing with the food delivery world and his journey so far.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novus Altair - Adnan Niazi 23.02.2021

This week we are joined by Adnan Niazi, Director and CEO of Novus Altair. He tells us all about how London 2012 pushed him to start his business and how they have helped on the frontline during Covid-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Country & Townhouse - Jeremy Isaac 16.02.2021

For the next episode of the Take The Plunge Podcast Jeremy Isaac, Co-Founder of Country & Townhouse tells us all about the development of the magazine, doing never done before high end advertising and adjusting to the growth of digital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bunsen - Finn Gleeson 09.02.2021

Finn Gleeson, Co-Founder of Bunsen, a popular Irish burger chain, talks about his journey of growing one to eight restaurants and adapting to the growth of working with delivery partners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Infinite Management - Sam Patterson & Monica Gartner 02.02.2021

Founders of Infinite Management, Sam Patterson and Monica Gartner tell us all about the accidental start of Infinite, what they've learnt so far and how they manage to juggle a long-distance relationship and running a business together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just Work - Joanna Wilson 26.01.2021

Joanna Wilson, Founder of Just Work tells us the story behind starting her business, her struggles with finding a business bank account, and her hopes for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wild Youth - Conor O'Donohoe 19.01.2021

For the next episode of the Take The Plunge Podcast Conor O'Donohoe, songwriter and musician of Wild Youth! He talks about his journey in music so far and life as a musician during COVID. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arts Thread - Alex Brownless 12.01.2021

Alex Brownless, Co-Founder of Arts Thread tells us the story behind his career in the art world, his advice for the next generation, and his success over the last 11 and a half years.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sons - Will Kennedy and Adrian Gilbane 05.01.2021

Will Kennedy and Adrian Gilbane, Founders of Sons hair loss treatment talk about the story behind starting their business and their experience so far!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bubbles Bakery - Immy Ray 29.12.2020

The fourth installment of the Take The Plunge podcast features Immy, Founder of Bubbles Bakery. The episode covers the story behind Bubbles Bakery and Immy's journey so far from creating a business in lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital Works Agency - Eimear McManus 22.12.2020

The third installment of the Take The Plunge podcast features Eimear McManus, Director of Digital Works Agency (DWA). The episode covers Eimear's fascinating story from starting her career with just a desk in her room in Limerick to being named one of Irelands 30 under 30 through bringing brands to life!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eiza Murphy 15.12.2020

Irish Singer-Songwriter, Eiza murphy reflects on her journey so far in the music industry what she hopes to do next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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