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187 Saray Khumalo | Award-Winning Mountaineer Aug 17, 2020

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Saray Khumalo is an award-winning mountaineer, the first black African woman to Summit Everest and ski to the South Pole. She has over 18 years' experience as a business executive in eCommerce within the financial services industry. She is the founder of #Summitswithapurpose an initiative which she has used to raise over R1.8 million towards literacy and education.

Saray is a motivational speaker and transformational coach who uses her journey as a mountaineer and executive to nudge coachable individuals and teams into peak performance. She believes that the sky is not the limit and we should therefore all aim higher than the sky in everything as we change the narrative for the next generation. She is on a quest to complete the Explorer Grand Slam, a challenge that has only been completed by 67 people around the world.

Ian & Saray talk about;

Training to be a part of the Explorers Grand Slam
The journey to summit Everest
Founding 'Summits with a purpose'
Saray's charity work for education
Opening library's for children in South Africa
Her Everest experience
Skiing the South Pole
Balancing work life with being a mother & an adventurer

Ian live streamed (Facebook, YouTube & Twitter) for two hours on the 24th July 2020 and interviewed 3 of speakers back to back!

We have edited those videos and created bonus podcast episodes.

The original videos can be watched again on the respective social media platforms.

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Podcast Sponsors;- Far North Sales & Marketing Carpeway

186 - SubSea Craft | Advanced Maritime Technology Aug 10, 2020

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Tim spent over 30 years in the Royal Marines, leaving in 2013 as a Major General. During his career in uniform, he led marines on operations in Northern Ireland, The Falkland Islands, West Africa, The Balkans, Afghanistan and Iraq as well as on peacekeeping duties under a UN mandate and was recognised twice for his leadership, being made an MBE in 1995 and OBE in 2003. He also fulfilled appointments in policy and operational requirements within the joint community, and served overseas in both The Netherlands and in the British Embassy, Washington DC. Latterly, he spent over 5 years in the John Lewis Partnership, characterised by leading significant change in a highly volatile and very fast-moving sector in roles spanning from front-line retail, through eCommerce to the distribution network. Tim has extensive experience in successfully leading teams to deliver against challenging requirements.

Ian & Tim speak about;

Spending 30 years in the forces to going into business
The Victa Craft
New technology behind the project
Working with people globally & understanding their cultures
The success of their marketing
Preparing for the build of the Victa
How the Victa is different to similar technology
Launching an innovative product

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Podcast Sponsors;- Far North Sales & Marketing Carpeway The Forge Communications

185 Ray Spencer | Will The Show Go On? Aug 06, 2020

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Covid-19 is an existential threat to Britain's theatres. They must survive with little to no income until audiences return.

The Customs House was established in 1848 in South Shields The building comprises a theatre of 441 seats, a 145 seat studio, a gallery, a restaurant, a bar, a box-office and a community room that holds 100 people.

Ian talks to the Executive Director Ray Spencer and they cover;

Welcoming people back into the workplace
Return of the pantomimes
Winning the Great British Panto award
Anxiety and our brain's reaction to change
Switching off and feeling positive
Being able to see family again

Whist on lock-down because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ian Farrar wanted to create something special for the listeners.

Ian live streamed (Facebook, YouTube & Twitter) for three hours on the 19th June 2020 and interviewed 6 of his friends back to back!

We have edited those videos and created bonus podcast episodes.

The original videos can be watched again on the respective social media platforms.

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Podcast Sponsors;- Far North Sales & Marketing Carpeway

189 Bryn Jones | How to Launch a Drinks Product Jul 23, 2020

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Bryn joined Thames Valley Police in 1986 transferred to Northumbria Police end of 1988 and retired November 2014. During my time in the police I was involved in the International Police Association and elected to National Vice President in 2007. I met lots of other cops from around the world as a result.

He created House Of Ruhr after a German police colleague told him he dreamed of seeing a drink made at his family distillery in the Ruhr Valley behind served in a bar in Newcastle. That dream is now fulfilled when he launched their own range of gins recently.

Ian & Bryn discuss;

The story of House of Ruhr
Problems with importing alcohol
Beginning sales & marketing
Being a retired cop
The heritage of the gin
Thoughts on launching new drink products
Importance of networking and having connections

Ian live streamed (Facebook, YouTube & Twitter) for two hours on the 24th July 2020 and interviewed 3 of speakers back to back!

We have edited those videos and created bonus podcast episodes.

The original videos can be watched again on the respective social media platforms.

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Podcast Sponsors;- Far North Sales & Marketing Carpeway MrFarrar.com

182 Helen Burgess | Launching a Subscription Box Business Jul 23, 2020

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Having spent 10 years working in senior strategy roles across Government, including No.10 and Cabinet Office, Helen decided to retrain in her passion – nutrition – following the birth of her son in 2013.

Deploying her skills in research, Helen discovered that parents struggled most to find healthy snacks for their kids. Combined with a knowledge of just how powerful cooking can be in forming happy family memories, the idea for Little Cooks Co was born. A recipe box that gave time-poor parents everything they needed to cook something yummy with their children, and which also utilised Helen's nutritional training to enhance and not hinder health.

Ian & Helen discuss;

Working for the government
Importance of nutrition
The story of Little cooks
Small businesses supporting one another
Why organic food is better for you
Benefiting the environment
Living a happier, healthier life
The importance of eating 'real food'
Government approach to obesity
The rollercoaster of being an entrepreneur

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Podcast Sponsors;- Far North Sales & Marketing Carpeway

181 Rob Moore | The Disruptive Entrepreneur Jul 23, 2020

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Rob is known for being Disruptive. He has held 3 world records for public speaking & has authored 9 books including global best-seller 'Life Leverage'. Rob founded & co-owns the UK's largest & most Disruptive property education business & own/manages over 750 properties with his partner.

Ian & Rob speak about;

Growing during lock-down
Launching and scaling a company
Having your own 'personal brand' as well as a business
Advice from billionaires
Interviewing Katie Hopkins
5 common Traits of billionaires
Everyone being equal and not a hierarchy
Prioritising tasks
Risk Taking
Relationship with money
Launching a foundation

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Podcast Sponsors;- Far North Sales & Marketing Carpeway

184 Gillian Fortune | How to Feel In Control Jul 17, 2020

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With the job title of 'No-nonsense Stress-Buster', Gillian Fortune has taught thousands of people how to tackle stress and handle the challenges of life and work in ways that are straightforward, practical and effective.

She is Regional President of the North East Professional Speaking Association and a Professional Trainer of 'Stress Express' at Feel Good CIC.

Gillian will give us two techniques to 'be in control' that are simple to use with immediate benefits that can be used time and again at work or at home.

Ian & Gillian talk about;

How online meeting software has benefited lockdown
Not going back to the old ways of working
Adapting to change and the fear of the unknown
Anxiety and our brains reaction to change
How to get out of your 'stress response mode'
The uncertainty of going back to work
How to trick your brain into believing you're calm

Whist on lock-down because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ian Farrar wanted to create something special for the listeners.

Ian live streamed (Facebook, YouTube & Twitter) for three hours on the 19th June 2020 and interviewed 6 of his friends back to back!

We have edited those videos and created bonus podcast episodes.

The original videos can be watched again on the respective social media platforms.

Industry Angel Twitter

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Podcast Sponsors;- Far North Sales & Marketing Carpeway

183 John Devitt | How to Respond to a Change in the Marketplace Jul 17, 2020

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John Devitt CEO Recovery4Life

Recovery4 life is a specialist drug, alcohol and mental health service that provides testing, training and treatment to businesses across all sectors in the North East and further afield.

An experienced leader, John has had a varied and successful career and has experience in working in a range of sectors and environments including, International Development (The British Council), Enterprise (PNE Group) and Substance Misuse and Primary Care (Counted4). Most recently he has been supporting businesses with Covid-19 testing with profits from tests going into the 20/20 fund to support essential community services working with vulnerable people.

He is passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives and the wider community and strongly believes in the importance of personal enterprise.

Ian & John discuss;

Working with essential services in preparation for post-lockdown
Addiction issues
Mental Health
The fear of returning to work
Testing of Covid-19
The importance of remembering and reinforcing procedures
Putting a plan in place for the return to work

Whist on lock-down because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ian Farrar wanted to create something special for the listeners.

Ian live streamed (Facebook, YouTube & Twitter) for three hours on the 19th June 2020 and interviewed 6 of his friends back to back!

We have edited those videos and created bonus podcast episodes.

The original videos can be watched again on the respective social media platforms.

Industry Angel Twitter

Industry Angel Website

Podcast Sponsors;- Far North Sales & Marketing Carpeway

180 Adrienne Gibson | Transforming with Heart Jul 17, 2020

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Adrienne specializes in transformational change around the world, focusing on the heart of business – the people.

Through international conference speaking, consulting, coaching and workshops she enables individuals and companies to focus on the heart of who they are and what matters most.

Ian & Adrienne discuss;

Don't be afraid to communicate with your leaders
Think about a new way of working
Leadership superpowers
Boosting employee engagement
The changes to our workplace
What can we take from this experience?
Connecting to your teams on a heart level
Employee advocacy on social media

Whist on lock-down because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ian Farrar wanted to create something special for the listeners.

Ian live streamed (Facebook, YouTube & Twitter) for three hours on the 19th June 2020 and interviewed 6 of his friends back to back!

We have edited those videos and created bonus podcast episodes.

The original videos can be watched again on the respective social media platforms.

Industry Angel Twitter

Industry Angel Website

Podcast Sponsors;- Far North Sales & Marketing Carpeway

178 Anthony Stears | The Telephone Assassin Jul 06, 2020

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The Telephone Assassin is on a mission to get businesses talking again and stop people from hiding behind their emails and social media. Helping clients to get in front of more of their ideal customers and getting more business from their existing customers. Anthony has made calls for a huge range of business and when he found himself as the sales or marketing manager for 5 different companies all at the same time, he realised that his growing waiting list of clients needed to be serviced too. After working closely with an NLP master trainer he was able to teach people to "fish for themselves" as he started to really understand the power of his communication style, so combined with the structure he had developed, Anthony began to run a Telemarketing Masterclass.

Ian & Anthony discuss;