The Business Spotlight Series

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Chloe Myers, the visionary founder of The Be Plan and a dynamic mom of two boys! In this episode, Chloe shares her incredible 9-year journey of building a business dedicated to transforming health and well-being. Chloe opens up about: Her mission to simplify nutrition with clinically-backed solutions. How she stands out in the crowded health industry by l...

You ask Janine Kelbach of WriteRN why she started her business and she’ll tell you what she was doing at that time was not fitting the life she wanted.  Janine’s WHY is simple yet elegant, Kids, Family, Flexibility.  Spending years working for someone else, on the schedule they dictated, as a Labor & Delivery nurse was not fitting what Janine wanted for herself.  So, she did something about it...

Meet Moreland McDiarmid, business owner and entrepreneur who bought Capital Services Solutions and has built a nationwide group.  And the underlying theme - do your best, and do the best for everyone around you.  Operating in an area of tight margins and cut-throat tenders, he has led them to become the first SME Living Wage Employer headquartered in Scotland.  For a lesson in creating aligned bus...

In this episode of The Business Spotlight Series, your host Kay Cote sits down with Kirt McGhee, the visionary CEO and founder of Pura Vito Bioplastics. Dive into Kirt's entrepreneurial journey and discover the innovative strides his company is making with 100% bio-based, compostable drinking straws. Hear the inspiring story behind Pura Vito’s creation, the challenges of combating greenwashing, an...

From Engineer, to home care professional, to franchisor, meet Melody Ford who is creating a home care brand to deliver personalised care to people in their own homes.  What has she learned - get the right people to help you do the things you are less good at! You can get in touch with Melody Ford here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melody-fo... 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our...

Most important is people brought in and surround yourself with. Have solid base of modernize approach enable to help us with other brands. Let people work with freedom. You can get in touch with Neal Dodd here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-dodd... 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.b...

Join Heather Frierson on the Business Spotlight Series as she hosts an enlightening conversation with Eden founders, CEO Jonathan Appel, and Chief Technology Officer Rob Auchincloss. In this engaging episode, Jonathan and Rob discuss their innovative company, Eden. With a focus on reverse-engineering Mother Nature's processes, Eden has developed a groundbreaking technology that transforms waste in...

Steve Hoban is the CEO of Suresite Group who have focused on payment systems and health & safety within UK forecourts and who are progressing into a "one stop shop" in this sector with additional uses like air, car wash and vending which is also growing further into other usage occasions and markets. So the future looks very bright not withstanding the challenges this will bring. You can get i...

Nick Comer is the CEO of Rosetta Brands, a business that specialises in representing a full service supply chain for Grocery brands on Amazon, reducing cost, maximising sales and visibility in the most efficient no hassle way. You can get in touch with Nick here on LinkedIn:   / nickcomer4  🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today vi...

Audere Communications is an audio and video content marketing agency providing end-to-end strategy and production. They create outstanding content and campaigns for leading global brands across a variety of industry sectors, including finance, energy, professional services, sustainability, and not-for-profit. You can get in touch with Russell here on LinkedIn:   / russellgoldsmith  🔔 Want your bu...

At Dor 2 Dor, our wealth of experience in the industry is second to none and spans over 30+ years. We specialise in door to door leaflet distribution of flyers and brochures for use of advertising businesses and authorities. We pride ourselves with the flexibility to tailor our professional services to meet every client’s requirements and are well placed to support your leaflet campaigns whether t...

At Intelligent Membrane's, we offer liquid membranes from our five-star protection of windows and surfaces using biodegradable natural latex, liquid waterproofing membranes that prevents the passage of water and other liquids through a building membrane, to our world famous liquid applied airtight vapour controls. Intelligent Membrane’s coatings are used to protect a range of materials, not only i...

In this Business Spotlight, we hear from  John Cox, Managing Director at Cox & Co. The stockbrokers  for bricks & mortar! John tells us the difficult decisions he had to make when he realised some family members were not aligned with his vision of the business.  Full of passion and totally committed to take the business to the next level building a strong brand, John shares his story.  For...

Meet Carlos Sanchez, a Cincinnati based entrepreneur in the roofing industry whose commitment to supporting the community reaches for the sky. Carlos founded Continental Roof Co in 2009 after years working in construction and trades.  He had a deep desire to own a business that also served the community which Continental has done in many ways including sponsoring youth sports, funding mission trip...

In this Business Spotlight, we hear from Jim Panton, Managing Director at Panton McLeod Ltd, the people who protect and improve water quality! From being in the army to being asked by his father to help him run the family business, Jim jumped into the deep without industry or business experience. He claims he was too naïve to realise what it takes to build a business. Building on what his father s...

Sher Shah is the Manging Director of Accrington Surgical Instrument Suppliers Ltd who supply medical devices, surgical tools and procedure packs into hospitals and clinics in the UK. You can get in touch with Sher Shah here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shershah0... 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:...

Unlocking Intuitive and Energetic Power in Business with Aude Firmin | Business Spotlight with Alida Niehaus In this episode of Business Spotlight, Alida Niehaus sits down with Aude Firmin, a trailblazer in energy and intuitive coaching for both individuals and corporations. Aude shares her incredible journey from working with global brands like Microsoft and Gucci to creating a thriving business...

In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, we feature John McGucken who has been with Fern Software for nearly a decade. Starting as a project manager, John has grown organically into his role, helping transform Fern from a local business into a global leader in the financial services market that offers a fully integrated suite of financial solutions and cutting-edge AI products. John’s jou...

In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, we’re thrilled to feature Declan Holmes, founder and managing director of Nightcap Event Group. Established in 2013 as a mobile cocktail bar, Nightcap has flourished into a multifaceted enterprise that spans bespoke private cocktail events, festival bars, corporate functions and a thriving hospitality staff agency employing over 150 people. Declan’...

For 21+ years, Steven Spurlock has balanced broadcasting and business—because who says you have to pick just one? He’s worked on everything from NFL broadcasts to corporate events, managing labor, productions, and contracts with unions, vendors, and attorneys. Recently, he’s dove deeper into payroll, building on my experience designing data systems for payroll processes. Now he helps businesses si...

Join Simon Marshall as he interviews Jon Reed, Managing Director and shareholder of Amron Architectural, a specialist in creative metal solutions for architects and interior designers. Jon shares his inspiring journey and discusses the challenges of transitioning from employee to employer, managing staff effectively, and aligning team roles with the company’s vision. The conversation also explores...

In this business spotlight interview we hear from Lynn Daniel, Founder and CEO of The Daniel Group.  Lynn shares insights on how The Daniel Group helps deliver exceptional experiences that drive growth and customer loyalty.  We talk about how shaping the Customer Experience (CX) results in sustainable business growth through better referrals and improved retention.  Lynn offers insights on leaders...

Welcome to the Business Spotlight Series with your host, Kay Cote! In this insightful episode, Kay sits down with Ricky Mehra, the visionary Managing Director of My Law Matters. Ricky shares his inspiring journey from aeronautical engineering to pioneering a client-focused, tech-driven law firm during the pandemic.   Discover how Ricky turned challenges into triumphs, created jobs in uncertain tim...

In this episode of the Business Spotlight Podcast, Heather Frierson interviews Macon Stokes, the CEO of Amplifier, a 3rd party e-commerce logistics provider. Macon shares Amplifier’s innovative approach to e-commerce logistics, focusing on maintaining customer relationships while outsourcing logistics, and details their new system set to launch in 2025. He explains how Amplifier manages inventory,...

In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, we shine a light on Barry Gray, a business owner whose journey spans Architecture, Childcare and Sports Recovery & Wellbeing. Through years of navigating diverse industries, Barry has learned the importance of valuing the people around you and building strong management teams. He emphasises the power of steady growth, resilience and pushing bou...