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EP 310 - Founder and CNO of Kleos Advisory, Tedd George is back as we revisit our incredibly knowledgeable conversation with him for EP 71 which we did very little justice the first time round with too much editing!
So here we are for round 2 - The Director's Cut.
With two decades of expertise, Ted delves into a wide range of topics including Africa's digital transformation, innovation, and the continent's resilient entrepreneurial spirit. We also discuss how sustainability and climate change impact local economies and the significance of contextual insights in implementing strategies.
Tedd advocates the power of learning from failures and how these experiences fuel innovation. He also emphasises the art of storytelling, effective communication, and the need for clear, intentional writing.
A must-listen for anyone interested in digital economies, entrepreneurship, and the craft of storytelling.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Tedd George
01:28 Current Projects and Digital Economy Index
04:09 Challenges in Africa's Digital Transformation
06:04 Disruptive Technologies and Innovations
13:50 African Entrepreneurship and Ingenuity
24:22 Historical Context and Conflicts in Africa
32:05 Sustainability and Technological Advancements
36:22 Identifying Educational Gaps
36:57 Big Companies and Data Sharing
38:06 Climate Change Impact on Africa
39:38 Agricultural Productivity and Distribution Challenges
41:46 Cultural and Economic Comparisons
44:25 Tech Innovation in Africa
01:00:43 Networking and Public Speaking
01:05:43 Pursuing a Career in Acting
01:09:15 Navigating Employment and Business Setup
01:09:53 Collaborations and Thought Leadership
01:11:12 The Art of Storytelling in Business
01:19:31 Challenges and Resilience During COVID
01:24:33 Insights from a Consultant's Journey
01:26:10 Communication and Market Understanding
01:27:14 Cash vs. Digital Payments in Africa
01:29:18 Climate Change and Behavioural Shifts
01:34:57 Overcoming Fear and Procrastination
01:40:00 Top Reads and Historical Insights
01:43:36 The Rise and Fall of a Charlatan
01:46:18 The Power of a Stupid Question
01:47:48 Speculation in the Rice Trade
01:54:21 Machiavelli's Influence on Modern Politics
02:06:14 Cuba: A Tale of Revolution and Survival
02:15:06 Living Like a Cuban
02:15:54 The Ultimate Hustlers in Cuba
02:16:41 Political Comedy Inspirations
02:17:18 The Genius of 'Life of Brian'
02:17:52 Misinterpretations and Satire
02:23:37 The Art of Good Writing
02:38:53 The Importance of Skepticism
02:46:29 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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EP 309 - GSN founder Craig Allen jumps in the quiz seat this week to give us his commentary on quiz topics including investment TV shows, founders' egos, gardening leave, the importance of mentors, and the concept of 'my word is my bond.'
Candid and insightful commentary on everyday business stuff.
Chapters:
00:00 Business or B******t with Craig Allen
00:47 Investment TV Shows: Business or Bullshit?
01:55 Founder's Egos: Navigating the Truth
02:20 Gardening Leave: A Necessary Evil?
03:19 Mentors: The Unsung Heroes of Business
04:00 My Word is My Bond
08:21 TikTok: A Necessity or Passing Trend?
09:37 B Corps: Worth the Investment?
10:45 The Efficiency of Internal Meetings
12:39 Insta vs. LinkedIn: The Battle of the Platforms
13:49 Closing Thoughts and Scores
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EP 308 - Craig is the CEO and founder of Gold Standard Nutrition (GSN) a healthy frozen meal business turning over £7M annually.
Craig recounts his entrepreneurial journey from early near-failures to creating a successful business, and shares how GSN evolved and overcame significant obstacles including supply chain issues, COVID-19, and Brexit.
We discuss the trials and tribulations of running a business, the importance of second chances, society's pivot towards health and fitness, the intricacies of hiring, with valuable advice on delegation, protecting business ideas, and managing business relationships.
Craig also explains why overfunded food brands qualify for the big bin of b******t.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Craig Allen
00:39 The Journey of a Health Food Entrepreneur
01:05 Fear of Failure and the Drive for Success
02:10 From Uni to Entrepreneurship: The Birth of GSN
03:10 Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle in Business
04:35 The Evolution of Masculinity and Health
18:20 GSN's Impact: From Gyms to a Wider Audience
25:36 Challenges and Successes in the Food Industry
29:02 Looking Ahead: GSN's Future and Brexit's Impact
32:37 Building a Lean Business Model
33:20 The Emotional Toll of Redundancies
33:39 Promoting from Within and Office Culture
34:32 Family Involvement and Business Evolution
35:26 Challenges of Brand Building Outside London
38:08 The North-South Divide in UK Business
40:36 Expanding the Business and Hiring Strategies
43:35 The Future of Frozen Food and Microwave Myths
45:16 Addressing NHS Nutrition Needs
46:47 Insights on Entrepreneurship and Business Growth
55:35 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Craig
01:04:44 Top Tips for Founders and Entrepreneurs
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EP 307 - Coldpress Juices founder Andrew Gibb jumps in the quiz seat this week to fire back his frank views on a bunch of topics including guerrilla marketing, networking, types of business shares and convertible debts.
Gibb shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasising the importance of innovative marketing, the complexities of financial management, and strategic business decisions.
Popcorn on the ready!
Chapters:
00:00 Business or B******t with Andrew Gibb
00:36 Planned Obsolescence: Insight or Nonsense?
01:31 Exploring Guerrilla Marketing Tactics
03:24 The Art of Networking in Business
05:15 Navigating Commissions and Preferred Shares
06:01 Convertible Debts and Investment Strategies
09:40 Pre-Pack Insolvency: A Strategic Move?
12:11 Understanding High Net Worth Investments
13:02 The Verdict on Company Cars
13:25 Scoring and Closing Remarks
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EP 306 - Andrew is founder and managing director of Coldpress, a juice company utilising High Pressure Processing (HPP) technology to make their juice without using heat which preserves the fruit’s nutrients and flavour. Yummy.
We talk about Andrew’s business origins, the ups and downs of navigating the fresh juice industry - cash flow challenges, the impact of switching co-packers, maintaining product quality in the face of really bad manufacturing mishaps .. Andrew’s seen it all, and survived!
Andrew also explains why Brexit massively qualifies for the big bin of bullshit.
Chapters:
00:00 BWB with Andrew Gibb
01:25 The Juice Innovator from Down Under
02:11 Challenges and Triumphs of Running a Juice Business
03:20 Science and Strategy Behind ColdPress Juicing
09:00 Health Claims and Marketing
11:54 Andrew Learning from Mistakes
21:06 Taking ColdPress Juice to the UK
23:50 The Realities of the Beverage Industry
25:29 Revolutionising Juice Production
26:36 The Innocent x Coca Cola Deal
27:20 The Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship
34:55 The Complexities of Brexit for Businesses
38:53 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Andrew
45:04 Five Tips for Founders and Entrepreneurs
47:42 Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up
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EP 305 - welcome to a very special episode where we look back at some of our favourite guests and give you parts of the conversations which didn’t quite make the final cut, but we think need to be heard.
We speak to:
Allen Simpson - former Managing Director of London & Partners - about the aftermath and implications of Brexit for London
Victoria Jenkins -award-winning adaptive designer and founder of Unhidden - about disability representation and the correct use of language
Steve Keen - economist, professor and award-winning author - about debunking economic models, private Debt, and explaining the Modern Monetary Theory
Grace Blakeley - author and commentator on economics and politics - about community led economic models, and the European economic dilemma.
Chapters:
00:00 Friends of BWB
00:38 Brexit's Impact on London's Economy
08:20 The Complexities of Disability Representation
16:05 Debunking Economic Norms with Steve Keen
19:25 The 'The Big Short' and Meeting Real-Life Characters
20:16 Breaking Down Economic Theories
22:05 Debunking Neoclassical Economics & Private Debt
26:06 Modern Monetary Theory and Its Implications
31:51 Community-Based Economic Models
36:41 Concluding Thoughts on Economics, Politics, and Society
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