Industry Angel Business Podcast

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148 Q & A with three business founders Feb 11, 2020

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As part of a one day Grow Your Business event that Ian facilitated we brought out the audio equipment and captured the thoughts of three entrepreneurs that were there to speak to the delegates.

We discussed;

What drove you to found your business
What motivates you
How did you come up with your company name
People within the business
Having robust processes
Working hours
Family support
Common Mistakes
Business Planning
Finance & Cash Flow
Scaling up
Becoming an employee
Mindset
Company Culture

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147 Explorer and Extreme Athlete, Ash Dykes Feb 02, 2020

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Can you remember the Explorer/Extreme Athlete from Episode 29 who walked across Mongolia, Madagascar?

Well he's fresh back from traversing the entire length of the Yangtze River in China on foot, a worlds first that took him a year to complete welcome back to the industry Angel, Ash Dykes!!!

The guys cover;

Getting to the source of the Yangtze
Crew members abandoning due to weather and conditions
Two years in the planning
An interactive expedition with schools and the public
Loneliness along the way, mental strength
Physical training
Carrying kit for capturing video and audio content
Guinness world of records requirements
Keeping the body ticking over with light training
Running out of food rations
Eating with nomads
Speaking the language
The guides play a huge part of the expedition
Protecting yourself from bears!
Typical daily routine
Keeping a low profile in certain regions
The documentary
The finish and a storm arrives
The impact since mission completion

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146 Level Up Your Business & Career Jan 25, 2020

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In the first Episode of 2020 Ian talks about how mastermind groups can help take your business to the next level through support and accountability.

Ian's 10 reasons to mastermind;

Outside perspective
Anytime anywhere
Community
Networking
Collaborations
Promotion
Support
Strategy
Experience
Accountability

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145 Christmas 2019 - Ian & Friends Dec 23, 2019

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Ian and friends share their thoughts for the Christmas holidays and the coming year ahead.

Ian also encourages you to celebrate your wins this year and record what you are thankful for as 2020 progresses.

We are joined by past guests;

Caspar Craven
Matthew Turner
Linda Smith
Mugzy
Shawn Anderson
Ted Rubin

Make this a fantastic Christmas with your loved ones, recharge and let's get back together in a new decade with a plan to seize it and win!

Much love, Ian.

Leave Ian a Christmas present and review the show. It means a lot!

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145 Christmas 2019 - Ian & Friends Dec 23, 2019

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Ian and friends share their thoughts for the Christmas holidays and the coming year ahead.

Ian also encourages you to celebrate your wins this year and record what you are thankful for as 2020 progresses.

We are joined by past guests;

Caspar Craven
Matthew Turner
Linda Smith
Mugzy
Shawn Anderson
Ted Rubin

Make this a fantastic Christmas with your loved ones, recharge and let's get back together in a new decade with a plan to seize it and win!

Much love, Ian.

Leave Ian a Christmas present and review the show. It means a lot!

http://industryangel.com/

144 Q&A with the author of the Vera & Shetland novels Ann Cleeves Dec 14, 2019

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Part 2 of 2

Ian Farrar LIVE streams from the Live Theatre Newcastle with NE14.TV and chats with one of the most accomplished mystery writers of our time Ann Cleeves.

Now it's the audience's turn to ask the questions.

143 Ian chats LIVE with mystery writer Ann Cleeves Dec 13, 2019

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Part 1 of 2

Ian Farrar LIVE streams from the Live Theatre Newcastle with NE14.TV and chats with one of the most accomplished mystery writers of our time Ann Cleeves.

Ian and Ann Discuss

The Early years
The importance of libraries
The tipping point for Ann
The Process of writing a book
How the location influences Ann's books
The formation of characters
The community and their stories trigger ideas
Brenda Blethyn and Vera
Shetland and living on Fair Isle
Matthew Venn

Look out for Part II soon (Ep 144) when Ann takes questions from the Newcastle audience

142 LIVE Fireside Chat with Glyn Davison Dec 08, 2019

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@Ian_Farrar chats with the Managing Director of Harlands Accountants, Glyn Davison.

Team Angel gatecrash the Apres Ski themed Harlands Christmas party and host a fireside chat.

The guys discuss;

Working at a world class level
Building a Routine
Creating a great culture and a work/life balance
Training and Mentoring
Technology
Being an early adopter

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141 BONUS How to Get Featured on Podcasts Nov 26, 2019

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So, you want to get featured on a podcast. Follow this 20 point method and you'll slide straight through the gates.

The priority of the podcast host is their audience. If you'd like to address this audience, you're going to have to reassure the host that you won't jeopardise what they have worked extremely hard to create and nurture
When contacting the host avoid selling yourself on how great you are. They don't care. Tell the host why you would like to be on their show, why the audience would enjoy hearing from you, what previous episodes you have enjoyed and what you like about the hosts approach
Describe what topics you can talk on and suggest a set of questions that the host could ask you
Use a targeted approach rather than a scattergun. Emailing twenty hosts talking about yourself will get you one opportunity. Contact ten hosts using point two's approach and you'll see a much better return
If outsourcing this to a PR company, send them this list. This is your brand, don't damage it with a scattergun
Be extremely flexible with your availability and confirm time zones
Do not see this as an opportunity to advertise your value proposition, you are on the show to discuss a topic that the audience is interested in
Look to add value. Leave the audience with some key takeaways and something they can implement following the episode
Ask the host if it's OK at the end of the interview to share information about your product/service/book/course etc. Twenty-eight minutes of great content and two minutes about you, is a fair trade off
Have fun. Think Edutainment
Ask the host if there is anything you shouldn't say, such as cursing
Supply the host with your bio, photograph, company logo and social channels
Post interview, thank the host and ask "Is there anything I can help you with?"
Suggest guests that may also be a fit and if possible, help to connect them
Review the show on the various podcast players and share the episode via your social media channels
Continue to look out for your hosts content and support via social media. Create a lasting relationship and you may be asked back
Recommend the show to your friends and colleagues
Ask for the HTML code so you can embed the podcast player on your blog
Link to the podcast website, it's good for their SEO
Share this list and help hosts, guests and listeners enjoy a great experience

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140 The Anti Hustle Nov 22, 2019

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Ian chat's with returning guest Matthew Turner.

Matthew discusses his new book Beyond the Pale. A business parable written for today's fast-paced millennial stuck in hustle-mode.

Set in a similar style to Paulo Coelho's 'The Alchemist', Matthew has written this book to trigger the ever-growing market of those turning their back on traditional employment, and getting lost in the online hustle and grind that's fueling burnout, stress and mental health issues amongst this talented generation.

It's written for those who have already read dozens of Business, How to and Self Help Books, and are beginning to question how helpful they are.

Beyond The Pale not only offers insight and inspiration, but an escape into a fictional story so your mind can finally switch-off and escape the hustle and grind.

The guys chat about;