The Business Spotlight Series

Dr. Ahunna Freeman started Southside Discount Pharmacy 10 years ago with a mission to help her customers manage and prevent their health conditions. Today, she's navigating the complex health care and insurance systems through her independent pharmacy, focusing on personal attention, customer advocacy and education. As a small business owner, she's learned how to learn from failures, how to keep l...

Today we are joined by Paul Watson - Founder and Managing Director of Privilege Executive Cars, the largest executive private hire company in Leeds. Paul talks through a 19 year journey, starting with 1 vehicle to 26 and how his focus on providing the very best service to his clients has seen them overcome numerous challenges to be well placed for continued growth into the future.

During this brilliant interview, some of the answers had a common theme: people. Discover how Richard Knox the founder and CEO of Verlume tells us a lot about how having the right people around you can certainly make and improve a business, but more importantly, how we can learn from others. As a business owner, Richard has sought and taken advice from people and organizations, and after ten years...

Meet Entrepreneur Monique Farmer, an executive who worked many years with the Federal Government and Public School system, she then took her experience and launched her own Marketing, Communications and PR Firm. Learn how she transitioned from a fast-paced environment to create an intentional environment, "Family Flourishes so Joy Wins the Day", growing her Team with support and synergy, creating...

Alix Anopol is the owner of Alix Anopol Design, an Interior Design Company. Alix is a design-passionate, results-driven, detail-oriented individual with experience in residential interior design, commercial interior design, visual merchandising, marketing, sales, and customer service for the Luxury Home Furnishings industry. Alix shares her journey to starting her Interior Design business and some...

During the interview, Liam talks about how MTLL was able to use COVID to its advantage and the importance of addressing mental health issues across the community being a mental health first aider himself. #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessowner #businesstips #businesstipsforsuccess #podcasting #growth #businessgrowth #businesslessons #businesslesson #businessessentials #h...

In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Carlo Scaramuzza  MD at CSD Air Conditioning Ltd, who specialise in providing air conditioning for businesses, including servicing, repairs and installations. Carlo shares with us his secret to success, if you haven’t read the book “The Secret”, you should read it, it changed Carlo's life!  As he puts it, doing everything the right way no matter t...

Jeff Uphues is a senior executive and entrepreneur with deep experience in data center development, managed services, communications networks and cloud service marketplaces ranging from start-ups to Fortune 50 firms. As the CEO of DC BLOX, Jeff and his team are working to solve the problem of efficiently scaling the capacity of IT and network infrastructure in an industry of explosive growth. Conn...

Award-winning entrepreneur, top-rated professor, and innovative AI researcher, Dr. Jill Schiefelbein thrives at the intersections of communication, education, and technology. She’s partner and Chief Experience Officer at Render, a start-up specializing in producing hyper-realistic avatars and being a one-stop-shop for digital likeness creation and management. Jill is founder and president of The D...

Emily Rollins is the owner of Town Square North West Austin, an adult day care center specializing in care for adults with needs. Emily was inspired to open the business after facing challenges within her family when her father suffered a stroke and her and her siblings became responsible for his care. Emily recognized many families have faced similar challenges with little to no options for speci...

In this episode of Business Spotlight, we hear from Zac Elsts of HandledNow. HandledNow’s mission is to provide the best long term CDL job opportunities and other openings for trade jobs, to the most qualified professionals in the job market. Zac shares with how economic conditions shaped his original business model into what has become a very successful business. Zac talks about the importance of...

Dr Jyoti Roy, the founder of GreenEnco, a company focused on Risk Management & Optimization of Solar and Energy Storage Assets, sheds light on the inspiration behind his entrepreneurial journey. In this interview, he reveals how an unforeseen challenge transformed into a pivotal catalyst for the growth of his company. Jyoti also imparts his invaluable insights into fostering and maintaining a...

Reinventing herself after 25 years in teaching, Helen Davis turned to Sports Psychology, founding Think, Believe, Perform. Helen now works with athletes, businesses and individuals focussed on high performance mindsets, and is currently sport psychologist to the England Women’s Rugby team – The Red Roses. Helen also shares her insights around: -Cold water swims! -Moving out of your comfort zone -T...

A serial Entrepreneur is what Amanda is! She owns and runs several businesses as the CEO of her own group of businesses. Sonia Mamica, Amanda's Operations Director, is also a key part of this compelling interview. Sonia is a member of the key Leadership team members that is helping to deliver the expansion and success they are all striving for. What comes through in this interview, as well as visi...

Matt Cunliffe is the Managing Director of LRL Jobs, a recruitment specialist for all jobs, including temporary, within the mechanical, electrical, facilities management and construction sectors. They are growing too and looking to take their successful and proven recruitment process to other industries for the benefit of both their clients and candidates. #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #...

“The people that I work with inspire me every day” Had the pleasure of interviewing Steve Birdsall from Gaist in which we learn about how he has built a business from starting up on his own 15 years ago to one that now is not only reaching the UK market but is moving into international territories with the business that is in the road mapping industry.  He talks passionately about the importance o...

Interview is with Carter Click of Transformations Plus.  He shared how he had to pivot massively after losing his top client during the Covid pandemic.  He also discussed his best sources of new business and how he has been growing his team. #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessowner #businesstips #businesstipsforsuccess #podcasting #growth #businessgrowth #businesslessons #...

"TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More" Building a business is more than just being good at what you do it's about continued learning. Together Jen, Frances and Emily form Rockpool Creative a collaborative marketing agency. They are more than just a collection of talented people; they produce synergy and create an outcome that is greater than the simple sum of their individual skills. They explai...

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Grant Harrington, the founder of Ampersands Butter, joins us on this episode. Ampersands Butter holds a prestigious place in the culinary world, gracing the tables of numerous Michelin-starred restaurants across the UK. Grant shares his remarkable journey, from collaborating with culinary titan Gordon Ramsay to carving out a niche in the industry. Join us as we delve into the story behind Ampersan...

Griffin Resources is a Human Resources outsourcing firm that helps businesses with all aspects of HR. They customize what they do to each companies' needs. Their functions can include recruiting and hiring employees, administering benefits, handling payroll and taxes, and addressing employee relations issues. Griffin Resources services all types of businesses.  You'll also gain insights into how s...

Jitesh Halai, the CEO and founder of OneSC  tells Matt Donegan of his journey in developing a SaaS platform that promises to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry. Jitesh shares his journey from corporate boardroom to tech start up founder and explains how he’s planning on delivering the potential value for a company solving a clearly defined problem that could save $Bs globally for his custom...

Jen started her company in 2019 as her corporate America escape, because starting a business must be easy, right?    Founded in 2019, NEAT has served as a trusted Marketing, PR and Creative agency partner to over 280 startups and Fortune 500 brands. Our campaigns have reached millions of customers, increased website traffic, and boosted sales for our clients. We believe in the goodness of people,...

I did interview with Diana who is Founder and CEO at Dynamic Metrics Ltd, a scientific company. They  deliver the highest quality gait rehabilitation solution to the healthcare sector.  There is 15 years of R&D that has gone behind the product development and approval of accreditations. #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessowner #businesstips #businesstipsforsuccess #pod...

Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Astrid Straussner, the esteemed Founder and Managing Director of Polytech Africa. With over two decades of experience in engineering training and a master’s degree in science and technology, Astrid brings a wealth of expertise to the forefront. Polytech Africa stands as a beacon of excellence in the industry, closely aligned with various engineering an...