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080 How to build & run a start-up business Feb 16, 2018

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http://industryangel.com/080-build-a-business/

Alex is the Founder of award winning MI Supplies, 11th fastest growing UK workwear company in 2017. They have achieved record growth every year from 2007 to 2017 whilst working on building stronger foundations for the future. Their annual revenues are now at £2.4m (205% growth in 5 years).

Website www.misupplies.co.uk

Ian & Alex discuss;

School – now what?
Learning from early career experiences
The catalyst to found a company
What's the worst that could happen?
Those first clients
Building the supply chain
Covering many roles in the early days
Staffing levels and efficiencies
Operational versus Strategic
Advantages of a business coach
Business Planning
Spreading Risk
Breaking into new markets
Reviewing the competition

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079 Productivity with Dr Simon Raybould Feb 04, 2018

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Simon started out life as a researcher: his PhD looked at causes of childhood leukeamia, and his scientific training and background stays with him on anything he does - he's strong on empirical evidence and what's proven to be effective for 'normal' people. He's also worked as a fire-eater, a teacher, an author and a lighting designer for dance companies! His last book (Presentation Genius) became a top ten best seller. And yes, that is as cool as it sounds - walking into WHSmith and seeing that is definitely a buzz!

Ian & Simon discuss;

Air - ACT INFORM RESTORE
Our brain can only concentrate for 6 hours
Investing time to learn/document process
Restore yourself, hit the reset button
Checking emails and social media productively
Planning your schedule
Streamlining your day
Hassel/Benefit ratio
What does good enough look like
Get more done, have more fun

The links... The website The podcast Newsletter Facebook Community (closed, free group of like minded folk supporting)

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078 Tips for Winning with LinkedIn Advertising Jan 29, 2018

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AJ Wilcox is a long-time digital marketer who fell in love with the LinkedIn Ads platform back in 2011. Since then, he's scaled and managed among the world's most sophisticated accounts worldwide. In 2014, he founded B2Linked.com which specializes in LinkedIn Ads training, consulting, and account management.

Ian & AJ discuss;

Types of LinkedIn Ads – Search & Social
Sponsored Email
Spam Messaging
Facebook Ads
LinkedIn Pricing
Why Ads may not work
Ad Frequency
Filtering Audiences
Use of Video

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077 The Answer Within with Kyle Davies Jan 21, 2018

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Kyle Davies is a coach, author and trainer. He teaches people how to optimise their wellbeing, attain clarity of mind, and perform more effectively at work, home, and in life.

Kyle originally qualified as a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and is the creator of Energy-Flow Coaching™. Kyle began his career in management consulting before moving into healthcare. Along with colleagues, he pioneered a new approach for treating chronic fatigue and pain, anxiety, depression and other stress related symptoms - which is reflected in the recently published book, The Intelligent Body.

Kyle works with individuals and businesses with a focus on developing people from the inside out, helping them to gain a better and deeper understanding of themselves so they can tap into their own resilience, flow, and potentials.

Kyle facilitates transformations for those who are stuck, overwhelmed, lost or stressed and empowers them to experience greater personal freedom and a more rewarding experience of life.

His work offers a new understanding of the relationship between hidden stress in the body, emotional energy, and chronic health challenges.

Ian & Kyle discuss;

Ian's burn out experience
The power of inner thought
Anxiety
Depression
Medication
How you feel is important, embrace it

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076 - 2018 Update & Plans Jan 12, 2018

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Ian tells us his thoughts for 2018 and calls for your communication and goals for this year!

075 Christmas 2017 - Ian & Friends Dec 24, 2017

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Ian and friends share their thoughts for the Christmas holidays and the coming year ahead. We hear from :-

Ash Dykes
Dustin Matthews
Simon Raybould
Linda Smith
Sean Swarner
Shawn Anderson
Ted Rubin
Alexander Laurin

Have an amazing time with your loved ones and let's get back together in 2018 for further awesome guests and content to help you crush this year ahead.

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

074 Top 10 Mobile App Marketing Strategy Dec 16, 2017

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Andreas is the founder of Nibble Apps. The team is behind some of the best selling Food and Drink apps for iPhone and iPad. Their most recent success is the FitMenCook app, which became a number 1 Food and Drink app in 82 countries.

Beyond apps, Andreas is a believer in creating liveable cities and promotes cycling through LondonCyclist.co.uk

Ian and Andreas discuss:

Surveying/questioning customers to shape an app
Sharing ideas for customer feedback
Collaborating with partners with existing audiences
Outperforming Snoop Dog
iOS & Android strategies
Outsourcing development to Poland
Company structures and dynamics
Strategy for hitting the app store charts
Scale up
Future roadmap
Audience Questions

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073 The skinny on Angel Investors & Venture Capitalists Dec 08, 2017

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Doug has created tech companies with millions of visitors!

A retired investor and advisor, Doug gives us the skinny on Angel Investors & Venture Capitalists.

Ian and Doug discuss:

Angel investors strategy
Runways
Timescales for raising finance
What to do with that investment
Share amounts
Once you have the investment
Venture capitalists strategy
Diluting shares
Exit Strategies
To raise or not to raise

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Far North Sales & Marketing

072 How to find your perfect sales prospect Nov 30, 2017

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Jeff Koser is the spirited CEO and founder of Selling to Zebras, a sales tools Software company www.SellingtoZebras.com. Jeff is an award-winning co-author of Selling to Zebras, HOW to CLOSE 90% of the BUSINESS YOU PURSUE FASTER, MORE EASILY, and MORE PROFITABLY. In 2010, Jeff was recognized as one of the best sales authors of all time in Andrew Clancy's book, The Sales Gurus.

Ian and Jeff discuss:

Pinpointing your ideal customer
ERP Sales
Investing time into your project
The emotional buying process
Demonstrating the business benefit
Pivoting into software
An enjoyable buying experience
How sellers like to sell

Win a copy of Selling to Zebras in our Facebook group

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071 Always Be Testing | Tales from a Start-up Nov 20, 2017

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When it comes to business, Paul has seen and done it all. Well, almost... back in 2002, he set up creative design agency Urban River Creative swiftly moving with the digital age to offer clients innovative products and services to keep them at the top of their game. Paul will chat with Founder of Far North Ltd, South Tyneside's very own Ian Farrar as they discuss his early days in business and how he was very much self-taught in many aspects of business. Paul went on to successfully raise funding to develop his Gym Plan app and bring it to market - but it has not been without it's challenges! His breadth of experience in his own companies, and the support he received from mentors has helped Paul grow into the tech savvy entrepreneur who undoubtedly still has a lot to bring to the digital world.

Ian and Paul discuss:

Learning on the job
Being coached and mentored
Lean Startup
Raising Finance
Business in the North East UK
Challenges of building an app

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