The Business Spotlight Series

The Business Spotlight Series

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One of the world's largest local business education series! Bringing local leaders into the spotlight since 2021! This series is all about sharing the journeys of successful business owners like yourself and the challenges faced along the way. This is a perfect opportunity to learn from others and be inspired to start your own business!www.businessspotlightseries.com

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Mar 25, 2026

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INNOVATIVE WAYS TO OPTIMISE YOUR ENERGY MANAGEMENT | Somayeh Taheri and Ceri James | Business Spotlight 18.03.2024

Looking for innovative ways to financially optimise your energy management?  Wondering how you can coordinate local renewable energy supply with your consumption demands? And how can you monetise excess energy as a local energy generator?  If you're facing these challenges, you'll want to check out the latest Business Spotlight with Dr Somayeh Tehari, CEO and Founder of UrbanChain.  Specializing i...

FOCUSING ON CLIENT-CENTRICITY AND CREATIVITY | With Brett Phillips and Jayne Ramlakan | The Business Spotlight 18.03.2024

3 Deep is Australia's leading luxury branding and creative industry. Brett Phillips, the owner of a creative and branding agency, shared about his company's 28-year journey, focusing on super-premium to luxury brands.  Brett Phillips emphasized the importance of respecting the work and sacrifices of previous generations that have contributed to the company's success. He also highlighted the import...

DO IT, AND DON’T PUT TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON YOURSELF | With Alex Ludwig and Barrett McDonald | The Business Spotlight 18.03.2024

Pluragon IT INC Explore key insights on Alex’s hiring strategies, emphasizing the importance of personality fit while maintaining professional boundaries. Learn valuable tips on hiring for knowledge and the delicate balance between business and personal relationships. The key takeaway? 'Just do it, and don't overwhelm yourself.' Uncover practical advice for building successful teams in this concis...

MY SECRET TO LONG-LASTING SUCCESS IS … | With Emily Lugo and Karen Barnes | The Business Spotlight 18.03.2024

Meet Emily Lugo, owner of Computer Troubleshooters, a cybersecurity firm in Greensboro, NC. Even though she's owned this business for 18 years, market and technology shifts caused her to pivot in the last 2 years, and focus more on protecting her clients against hackers. She's even written a book about it. In this episode, Emily shares her secrets to long lasting success and shares the things she'...

OUR PLAN FOR EXPANSION | With Steven Carmody and Ron Maycock | The Business Spotlight 18.03.2024

Today we are joined by Steven Carmody - Managing Director of SCP Infrastructure - A leading civil engineering project management consultancy offering "cradle to grave" solutions for local schemes. Covering everything from feasibility studies to flood mapping, access and carbon footprints, SCP are well positioned to ensure every aspect of the project is mapped out to achieve the lowest environmenta...

YOU HAVE TO MAKE RISKY DECISIONS AS A BUSINESS OWNER | With Will Thomson and Kay Cote | The Business Spotlight 11.03.2024

Join Kay Cote, host of the Business Spotlight Podcast with Action Coach Central TX as she interviews Will Thomson Founder and President of Bulls eye Recruiting. In this episode Will shares about his business, Bulls Eye Recruiting and how he formed a company which thinks differently to build winning teams. Bulls Eye Recruiting looks deep into what makes a great fit for employer and employee. He foc...

OUR FOCUS IS ON ORGANIC AND CONTINUOUS GROWTH | With Paul Cobb and Devi Malavika | The Business Spotlight 11.03.2024

Join us for today’s Business Spotlight Interview with Paul Cobb from Rothera Bray! Rothera Bray attributes its growth to its commitment to making a difference, its focus on organic growth and creating a sense of belongingness within the team. Paul also speaks about the importance of making the most out of life and enjoying what you do. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Paul! #business #ent...

TO EXPAND OR NOT TO EXPAND? | With Carsten Staehr and Javier Peralta | The Business Spotlight 11.03.2024

 In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear Today from Carsten Staehr, Founder and CEO of Sobremesa Wine Bar, an oasis wine bar in Newcastle upon Tyne. Carsten, a Danish entrepreneur who came over to the UK many moons ago, is thriving running his exquisite wine bar business by bringing a piece of Spain and its sunshine to his customers in Newcastle upon Tyne. Carston shares his passion for buil...

MY ENTREPRENEURIAL EVOLUTION | With Dell Ann Upp and Linda Krei | The Business Spotlight 11.03.2024

Meet Dell Ann Upp, a true business Entrepreneur that has taken an art form and refined it with a business model to create a DIY studio, optimizing her operations to then expand by leveraging a consistent implementation in a new market after doing her market research. As a true entrepreneur, Dell Ann previously owned an event rental company, then focused on her family.  During that time, it was her...

GENUINITY IS KEY FOR OUR BUSINESS | With Christian Karim Khalil and Nate Woods | The Business Spotlight 11.03.2024

Karim Khalil is the Founder of Yaza Lebnah Karim is a second generation entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in various sectors, ranging from engineering to consulting, to trading. He has a diverse skillset and a passion for innovating. He is using that skillset to launch Yaza, a Lebnah brand that is poised to revolutionize the dip market in the US. Karim and the team at Yaza are committe...

THIS IS HOW YOU PROVE YOUR CONCEPT TO INVESTORS | With Grant Powell and Tanner O'Brien | The Business Spotlight 11.03.2024

Meet Grant Powell, the co-founder of Curios. Curios is a Web3 Technology company focused on democratizing ownership of digital assets for creators. WEB3 OWNERSHIP, ENGAGEMENT & UTILITY TOOLS. Easily create and sell NFTs. No coding required, setup in 5 minutes. Grant breaks down the value of the service they provide and how important the technology is for the future. In the conversation, Grant...

HOW TO DRIVE GROWTH AND MAXIMISE PROFITABILITY | Travis Stokes and Teresa Strong-Myrick | The Business Spotlight Series 11.03.2024

Neon Blue Is The Leading Firm Specializing In Effective Go-To-Market Strategies, Product Marketing, And Talent Optimization. Our Ronin Experts Are Committed To Delivering Customized Solutions That Drive Growth And Maximize Profitability.  https://neonblueconsulting.com/neon-s... #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessowner #businesstips #businesstipsforsuccess #podcasting #int...

THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING THE RIGHT TEAM | Jock Gardiner and Marc Hunter | The Business Spotlight 11.03.2024

"Achievable but ambitious goals." These words from the greatest football manager of all time is what has inspired Jock to be success. A fantastic interview with Jock Gardiner of Alba Equity and chairman of TMM Executive where he talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with the right team, how you manage them and how to overcome "dishonourable and dishonest behaviour" in business. #busin...

MY LEADERSHIP JOURNEY IN ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH | With Susan Greenfield and David Rivers | The Business Spotlight 04.03.2024

Baroness Susan Greenfield is a research neuroscientist and author based in Oxford. CEO and Founder of Neuro-Bio Ltd, Susan and her team are taking a disruptive approach to identifying the subset of cells vulnerable to Alzheimer's Disease (AD). In this interview, Susan talks through her inspirational story of becoming a highly regarded and successful leader in competitive and male-dominated environ...

THE ESSENCE OF EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP | With Bruno Combart and Reza Khodadoust | The Business Spotlight 04.03.2024

Bruno Combart is the Founder and Managing Director of Zeitgeist, an innovative marketing translation and transcreation for technology companies. With a mission to facilitate meaningful connections between prominent global B2B tech brands and audiences worldwide, Zeitgeist offers comprehensive solutions for multilingual campaigns. In the course of our conversation, Bruno sheds light on two pivotal...

ACCOUNTABILITY IS EVERYTHING | With Adam Skelly and Rob MacDonald | The Business Spotlight 04.03.2024

Had the pleasure of interviewing Adam Skelly from Warren Contracting Services NW Ltd, which was a great chat about how he has changed over the nine years he’s been running the business. How work/life balance is crucial and how accountability is vital in growing a business ensuring that work gets done and importantly learning from things don’t go to plan. #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #p...

OUR PLAN WITH A 6-YEAR-STRATEGY | With Simon Bennett and Martin Baillie | The Business Spotlight 04.03.2024

Simon Bennett is CEO of Vint-tro where he and his partners are “creating a go-to place for lifestyle services such as insurance, finance, holidays, tours, events and related products.” Founding and growing Vint-tro has been a natural progression for Simon, who has over 20 years’ experience as an entrepreneur, mainly following his passion for insurance and of course, classic English and Italian car...

HOW TO SUCCEED AS A BUSINESS OWNER | With Stephen Coulson and Ellis Bardsley | The Business Spotlight 04.03.2024

Stephen has built a scaled, multinational organisation employing several hundred people globally. Having created a scientifically relevant, unique product through his Phd Stephen set about creating a route to market through the British Military. Subsequently his organisation was 'span' out in to the private sector and has gone on to impact the world literally! Stephen rapidly reached Level 3 of Bu...

THE IMPORTANCE OF A SUPPORTING FAMILY | With Justin Rissmiller and Todd Rodden | The Business Spotlight 04.03.2024

In this Business Owner Spotlight interview, we hear from Justin Rissmiller, the owner of T&R Digital LLC. He covers the importance of daily work life and family balance! Check them out. #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessowner #businesstips #businesstipsforsuccess #podcasting #growth #businessgrowth #businesslessons #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusin...

HOW I BUILT MY COMPANY - A PLATFORM FOR CREATIVES | With James Carter and Mick Corrigan | The Business Spotlight 04.03.2024

James Carter is the owner of the recently launched Creative Flair which is a platform for artist, creatives, students and businesses to collaborate and share material by representing and monetising their creative portfolios. In just over 1 month, he has created 9,170 members/subscribers and is looking to achieve 50,000 by the end of this year. #business #entrepreneur #advise #advice #podcast #podc...

MY JOURNEY FROM EMPLOYEE TO BUSINESS OWNER | With Scott Hampshire-Jones and Simon Marshall | The Business Spotlight 04.03.2024

Scott Hampshire-Jones co-owner and Managing Director of BPL Property Care Homes who provides accommodation and support for young people aged 16-18.     Scott explains why he set up his own business having previously worked at a number of local authorities in the social work area, the challenges he has faced moving from being an employee to being an employer and his biggest learnings.

FIND SUCCESS BY DISCOVERING A GAP IN THE MARKET | With Philippe Almazani and Bert Weenink | The Business Spotlight 26.02.2024

In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Philippe Alamazani, the Founder and Managing Director of ChefnGuests about the gap in the market and what lead to the company’s success and how it has grown since 2028.  Philippe is in the business of providing their clients and their guests with a fine dining experience in the comfort of their own homes. With 60 approved chefs in their stable, th...

HAVE CLEAR VALUES AND MAINTAIN YOUR BUSINESS CULTURE | With Ryan Menzies and Brenda Hector | The Business Spotlight 26.02.2024

Ryan Menzies, Founder and Managing Director of Aberdeen-based engineering firm Apollo shares his business journey. He explains the importance of having clear values and maintaining the culture of the business as it grows. Apollo is on track to double the turnover in the next 3 years.

HOW TO BALANCE WORK AND FAMILY LIFE AS AN ENTREPRENEUR | Tips with Martina Cowen and Rob Andrew | The Business Spotlight 26.02.2024

From a Grandmother's gift to a hobby, passion and today a business. Martina Cowen from Martina Cowen's Nutritional Therapy shares her business journey and future plans to help clients enjoy #freedomfromcravings . Martina also shares her advice to those contemplating going into business alone and openly explains her own methods for balancing work and family life. Enjoy Martina's story and find out...

BUILD A BUSINESS WITH NO EXPERIENCE OR MONEY | With Harry Meer-Sipkoski and Gavin Bellamy | The Business Spotlight 26.02.2024

🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.businessspotlightseries.com Remarkable two young brothers early 20s bought a pizza business in the pandemic wit no money or experience and grown it to 45 staff in 3 years. #business #entrepreneur #advice #podcast #podcasts #businessowner #businesstips #businesstips...

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