The Smart Connector

Jane invited chartered construction manager and multiple business owner, Richard Stone, onto the Smart Connector Podcast to share his 40+ years of experience in building teams to successfully deliver exceptional results and win multiple industry awards, within the property industry. With over 50,000 property refurbishments completed, Richard enables the Property Investors he supports to achieve th...

Host Jane invited Brian Mayne to explore the power of empowerment techniques and how they can help you achieve your goals, both in business and life. Brian, a renowned motivational speaker and author, shares his expertise in this area and provides valuable insights on how to tap into your inner strength to overcome challenges and achieve success.  He discusses his life journey and how he discovere...

Jane invited technology executive and investor, Kurt Davis to the Smart Connector podcast to discuss what a Lighthouse deal is and how you can use it to gain a competitive advantage and get your startup to be taken seriously by huge companies.  Kurt has over two decades of experience building tech startups throughout Silicon Valley, Europe, and Asia.  From 2008-2017, he worked with a startup calle...

Most companies think that branding is about marketing, advertising, and messaging. It's not. Jane interviews David Brier on how he became Google's #1-ranked rebranding expert and why purpose driven business are more impactful than profit driven business.  David is the founder and CEO of DBD International, Ltd, which is a consultancy that builds brands for clients around the world. Over the course...

In the latest episode, Jane interview Stacey Brown Randall as they discuss how the Smart Connector podcast listeners can generate referrals within their business without manipulating, incentivising or even asking. Jane and Stacey cover how to make referrals work without having to fall into profit and time wasting traps as well as the objections people often have and how to overcome them.  Stacey B...

This is an interview with Jane from Dr Steve Day’s Systemize Your Success podcast ( www.systemizeyoursuccess.com ) - where she spoke about how consultants and b2b experts can build a powerful, unique brand, that attracts a limitless flow of ideal clients, investors or business partners - without having to spend hours a day on social media, or chasing people who don’t value your worth.  As an entre...

David is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience. Across his 30 years experience in a range of sectors and roles, David realised that there is a strong correlation between success when an individual is closest aligned between his personal vision and values, and the vision and values of the organisation they serve. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an envir...

Jane brought Bloomberg featured financial market trader, Lewis Crompton, to the Smart Connector podcast to dispel the myths around Forex trading. In the episode, Lewis shared how he became a forex expert, why trading gets such a bad reputation and the fundamental principles that lewis thinks anyone who wishes to begin Forex trading should follow.  Lewis has traded for just shy of 10 years now and...

Jane brought Allison onto the Smart Connector podcast for her unique insights about hiring and scaling law firms, and her personal and business growth story. Allison took Williams Law Group from start-up to a multi-million dollar business in 3 and a half years, and with Law Firm Mentor, she aims to teach other lawyers and business owners how to do the same by systemizing their operations, growing...

Jane welcomed THINK Network Founder, Gary Doherty to the Smart Connector podcast to share his thoughts on how to become a global emerging thought leader in any field.  In the episode, Jane and Gary discuss his TED talks; including how he got the opportunity, what inspired him to do the talk and the impact it has had on his career.  They also spoke about Gary hosting the first ever TEDx Derry Londo...

Jane welcomed Nick onto the Smart Connector Podcast to share the importance of technology in driving forward processes and businesses today. In the episode, Nick shares how the nature of consulting has changed because of technology, and the importance of using technology within your business to maximise your chance of success.  Nick Foy is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Evangelist of Silverdale Techn...

Jane brought certified HR professional, Heenie Turner onto the show to share how businesses can get their best results through managing people in the right way, and spotting when people are working out - and when they're not!  Jane and Heenie discuss what businesses can do to overcome the challenges caused remote working, common problems business owners can expect from their employees, and how org...

On this week’s episode, Jane interviews virtual event strategist, Liam Austin. Jane invited Liam to the Smart Connector Podcast to show how a virtual summit can a huge win for your business. Liam has launched over 15 virtual summits, dozens of quick workshops, and many more online events, hosting over 400 speakers whilst educating 100,000+ business owners through his programs. Online conferencing...

In this week's episode, Jane welcomes Matthew to the Smart Connector podcast, as he helps skilled professionals to confidently articulate what they do, resulting in a client paying them what they are truly worth.  Matthew's goal is to bridge the gap between a struggling dream and a thriving business. In this episode, Jane and Matthew discuss why introverts have an advantage in sales, networking, p...

Jane is delighted to introduce one of her clients, Keith Wright, to the Smart Connector podcast to talk about his journey in the UK construction industry. From a humble start, they look at how he worked his way into leadership roles, before founding his highly successful procurement consulting business, K Wright Consulting. With 30 years experience in commercial leadership roles, Keith helps busin...

Jane interviews banking whistleblower and diversity and inclusion champion Ian Clarke on his story from being the only banker ever to public call out racism in one of the world’s largest bank, to founding his business, Delight Consulting.  Jane invited 10-times award winning Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Author and Social Justice advocate, Ian, to the Smart Connector Podcast to share his story of...

Jane interviewed the author of ‘Crypto Wars: Faked Deaths, Missing Billions and Industry Disruption’, Eric Stanford on her award-winning book, why people are drawn to cryptocurrency and the dark side of crypto investing.    Erica is the Founder of the Crypto Curry Club, the UK's number 1 rated networking and educational event for crypto, blockchain and FinTech.   Her book Crypto Wars reveals some...

One of Jane’s clients, Kier Adair is an International brand photographer who is passionate about the power of a high impact visual presence.  In this episode, Jane and Kier discuss the power of visual branding to elevate your visibility and results on social media. They examine various tips and tricks you can use to help your visual brand stand out from the rest, and discuss Kier’s experience of p...

Dr. Kara Tan Bhala is the President and Founder of Seven Pillars Institute for Global Finance and Ethics, USA, the world’s only independent think tank for research, education, and promotion of financial ethics. She has nearly 30 years of experience in global finance, much of which was gained through working on Wall Street. She has been a sell-side equity analyst, a sell-side equity sales person, a...

In this fascinating interview, Andy speaks to Jane about his passion for networking and the importance of connecting with people. He also discussed how networking has changed since the pandemic and why ‘Instagram lifestyle’ is damaging and isolating business relationships. Author, Speaker, Mentor, Trainer and Podcast Host, Andy Lopata, is a professional relationships and networking strategist, wit...

In this fascinating episode, Emma speaks about how business owners can reach 'runaway growth zone' using crucial growth initiatives. Emma is a high-level strategic, partnership, and team-building expert who, over the past 20 years, and has worked with major global brands, and developed hi-tech partnerships between businesses including BT and Microsoft, Apple, Hewlett Packard, and also Amazon and G...

In this fascinating episode, Jane and Martin discuss how to build a relationship between the community and a brand and why this is so important in our current climate of social media marketing. Martin shares some of the biggest challenges he has had to overcome and how he has done so, going on to achieve a number of exits, £40m in investment and £100m in revenue in the last 10 years.  Martin Adams...

Jane interviews consultant and CEO, Tim Redmond, on how he became an expert in business growth after a long and successful career at PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Tim grew a software company from 2 to 400 employees then sold it to Intuit Inc, and today helps thousands of business owners gain time and financial freedom.  Tim is also an author and speaker throughout the world whose leadership philosophies...

Jane interviewed one of her mentees, Luke Willcock on his incredible achievement of acquiring a £1.35M commercial conversion using private investor funds.  In this episode, Jane and Luke discuss how to approach investors, experiences with business partners and what Luke has learnt from his first property development project, guided by Jane.  Luke is one of Jane’s mentees and works closely with her...

In this fascinating episode focussing on the practice and discipline of marketing, Jane talks to entrepreneur, speaker, and business success strategist, Lucas Root.  Lucas speaks on what it takes to be be a great consultant, as well as how to bring a sense of community back into our businesses, and why he believes that community is key to creating a strong brand that executes well. Lucas has over...