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Changing Business Culture with Becky Ray Jan 22, 2024

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Hi – I’m Becky Ray, CEO and High Performing Cultures Consultant at Culture Kick!

I’m an engineer, turned H&S Professional turned Culture Change expert and I love nothing more than bringing my experience and expertise into businesses to help enlighten them on how they can improve their culture where their people feel excited to show up to work and performance can skyrocket as a result.

At Culture Kick we partner with Leaders to empower them to create High Performing Cultures. We do this through our unique High Performing Cultures framework which sits nicely within our unique Culture Kick Culture Cake. We bring this Culture Cake to life in your business with you through Training, Workshops, Coaching and Consulting.

You can find me at: www.culturekick.co.uk

www.linkedin.com/in/becky-ray-culturekick

https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-kick-ltd

This episode is sponsored by MAGIC MIND - the daily shot that can help you with focus and concentration. Find out more at https://www.magicmind.com and until the end of January if you purchase a 3 month subscription you can get a month free if you use this link: https://www.magicmind.com/JANsbbn

AND if you use the code SBBN20 you'll get another 20% off!

Running a Business Network Abroad Jan 15, 2024

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What do you need when you move cities, countries or start a new business? You need a network.

After a corporate career in 2 of the 5 largest UK banks Julie Taylor moved to The Netherlands in 2018 as a trailing spouse. Now on her second business, Buzz Business Networking a B2B network of English-speaking businesses that have monthly in person meet ups in Leiden and Rotterdam and online.

Her community are likeminded, English-speaking business owners that are curious to make connections.

With a background in project management, she also supports business owners with Accountability coaching to keep them on track. She also provides social media management and LinkedIn writing.

Julie is Queen Bee of #TheHive that has an extensive network, if she doesn’t have the answer, someone in her network will.

Social Media Handles

LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julietaylorbuzz/

LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-business-networking

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzz_networking/

Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/BuzzBusinessNetworking

This episode is sponsored by MAGIC MIND - the daily shot that can help you with productivity and concentration. Find out more at https://www.magicmind.com and until the end of January if you purchase a 3 month subscription you can get a month free if you use this link: https://www.magicmind.com/JANsbbn

AND if you use the code SBBN20 you'll get another 20% off!

Networking got my business off the ground Jan 08, 2024

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With over 29,000 hours of practical marketing experience, Lenny has worked in the marketing and design industry for over 18 years for several European corporate companies. The Covid pandemic presented an opportunity to move away from employed work and into the arena of self-employment. Three years later, Lenny is the founder and director of Marketing Outsource Limited, an on-demand marketing service providing marketing tools, skills and experience but without the ongoing costs and responsibilities of full-time employees.

Links:

Website - https://marketingoutsource.co.uk/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennywood/

Calendly - https://calendly.com/marketingoutsource/1-2-1-meeting

Networking used to be a chore.... Jan 01, 2024

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Alison Carter is a life coach who helps people who are dealing with change in their lives - often a career change in midlife.

Her background is in retail as a buyer for Selfridges and later John Lewis. When she used to network for her employer she found it something of a chore, but now she's doing it for herself she finds it inspiring and energising!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisoncartercoaching/

Investing in Stocks and in Networking! Dec 25, 2023

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Elizabeth Pearson is the founder of Simple Successful Stocks. As a financial educator she helps women who want to understand money and get it working for them by investing, yet struggle to know where to start and who to trust. She gives them the knowledge and confidence to invest in the stock market themselves and take charge of their financial future. Making is all simple, sparkly and sustainable!

Elizabeth gives talks, runs investing taster classes and offers training to individuals and groups to become successful investors themselves.

Please click HERE for a FREE guide:

GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUNDS! 7 Simple and Sparkly Steps to Start Investing

https://www.simplesuccessfulstocks.co.uk/complimentary-investing-guide/

Find Elizabeth on:https://www.simplesuccessfulstocks.co.uk/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabeth--pearson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplesuccessfulstocks/

or by email: elizabeth@simplesuccessfulstocks.co.uk

Growing a Trade Exchange Through Networking Dec 18, 2023

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John has spent 3 decades in the digital trade credit space beginning when it was analogue ! He has experience with household brands like Coco-cola, MLC Life, Lend Lease and Microsoft but feels most at home in the SME [ small to medium sized ] business sector. He has led sales teams and built and sold 2 eight figure businesses including a trade sale and IPO.

He has been an industry leader with the International Reciprocal Trade Association since 1989 serving terms on the education and ethics committees . He was also founding president of the Australasian chapter and was recently awarded “ Legend “ status for services to the industry.

John is currently CEO and founder of BBXUK recognised globally as the largest player in the sector with operations in 13 counties.

He is Australian by birth and holds duel passports with the UK Interests include travel and sport and he spent 14 years on the ECB cricket umpires “ D “ list panel In addition to his many accomplishments,

John is also a best-selling author. His book, "Business Blunders and Bloody Great Ideas," tells the fascinating story of why only 52% of businesses survive despite the owner's best efforts not to, while the rest fail! With his extensive experience in the digital trade credit space and his success in building and selling two eight-figure businesses, John brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his writing. His book is a must-read for anyone looking to start their own business or improve their chances of success. Through his book, John shares his insights into the common mistakes that business owners make and offers practical advice on how to avoid them. He also highlights the importance of having a great idea and the courage to pursue it, even in the face of failure. Overall, John's book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to succeed in the business world, and it is a testament to his expertise, dedication, and passion for helping others.

His keynotes are always hard hitting tell it as it is as only an Aussie can and promises the audience at least one take away that can be immediately implemented into any business.

https://www.nuggetstore.co.uk/products/business-blunders-and-bloody-great-ideas

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-attridge/

Chocolate Brownies Will Make You Memorable! Dec 11, 2023

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Justin Nelson started in Real Estate at 16 years old as an Inside Sales Agent and Marketing Director for a Real Estate company based in Denver, CO. At 19 he pursued his Real Estate License and within 3 years had taken over the team which led him to launching his own Real Estate coaching company.

3 years ago Justin launched Sphere Rocket VA to help both Real Estate agents and businesses in all sectors acquire Virtual Assistant talent from overseas, specifically the Philippines.

Ultimately, he became filled with a greater sense of purpose and an unwavering conviction that if he can achieve success, anyone can.

We invite you to learn more about Justin Nelson at https://www.sphererocketva.com/

https://hireleverage.com

Be Yourself At Networking Dec 04, 2023

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Liz Villani is founder of #BeYourselfAtWork, an organisation which partners with workplaces to create a new narrative around the role that work plays in our lives to boost energy, performance and results. Her company allows and encourages people to be their authentic selves and see work as an opportunity to make a unique difference. Liz is the creative mind behind iAM, the world’s first personalised values product, which helps people to define their unique character so they know how to bring their whole and best selves to work. Clients include Redbull Racing, NHS, Arup and HSBC – innovators in leading workplace change and supporting authenticity in leaders, managers and those who reduce their success due to challenges with workplace conformity, social mobility and diversity.

Liz is a frequent commentator on the future of workplace culture and a tireless advocate for inspiring new generations, underrepresented groups and everyone to radically change their view of work. She regularly features in consumer publications such as Management Today, Metro, Glamour and a range of workplace and people-focused titles in the UK and around the world. Liz is also an export champion for the UK Department of Business and Trade.

https://www.beyourselfatwork.com

It pays to be strategic about your networking Nov 27, 2023

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Tim Noetzel is the founder of Allora Design & Marketing and he also coaches tech start-ups.

Networking has been really important to Tim, and is the main way he grew his business.

Bosoms and Business Cards! Nov 20, 2023

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Karen Campbell is the founder of Karen Campbell Marketing and Hotsy Totsy - a networking club for women in London.

She also works with Small Business Britain, heading up the f:entrepreneur campaign.

Her first experience of networking wasn't a good one, involving a woman with a large bosom and a business card, but now she loves getting wonderful business women together.

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