Episodes
Published 03/12/21
It is BACK!    The Making IT podcast has returned, and boy is it a good one.  Will Aldred sat down with Machine Compare’s slayer of dragons, Ben Findlay.   It is by far one of the most enthralling stories to come on the podcast and we have only just scraped at the surface.   We found out why Ben is the ‘Slayer of Dragons’.   And just how important it is to have amazing people around you.    Ben and Will discussed how sometimes things just get so bad that you have to make a change....
Published 03/12/21
Making IT ... with KOMI Group's very own Andrew Trotman Andrew shows that with a bit of grit and determination you can turn "small ideas" into big dreams.  I found out that learning from each and every journey you embark on will help you create your "Google". Why its important to adapt when you're looking to expand and grow And we find out how to overcome barriers when bootstrapping This really is a story every uni-student should relate to!  #podcasts #podcast #spotify #podcasting...
Published 12/21/20
Making IT ... with Street Group's very own Heather and Thomson Staff.  This really shows why passion and cooperation can get you far in this world. I found out that big risks can lead to even-greater rewards, Brothers and Sisters can get along - shocker I know! Why persistence and innovation makes such a big impact in the technology space And we find out about the launch of The Street Groups latest SaaS product. This is certainly am inspiring story! #podcasts #podcast #spotify...
Published 12/15/20
Making IT ... with Indiespring and Tybolt's very own Rob Sandbach.  This really hits home what we are trying to achieve with Making IT.  I found out just how important it is to build long term relationships - you never know when you may need to lean on them. Why professional mentors really help you when building a business. Why you need to "let go" when it comes to scaling and growing. And we find out about Rob's new project in the public sector. This is one of the most insightful...
Published 11/30/20
Making IT - with Digital Interruptions very own Jahmel Harris!! This was an incredible episode! And what a time to release it, during #cybersecurityawarenessmonth I found out what it means to be an 'ethical hacker' Why #cybersecurity is so important for businesses Why it is so important to constantly review your security What it takes to break your security system And why Jahmel Harris and his team are doing some really exciting and positive work! This is one of the most interesting...
Published 11/16/20
The latest episode of Making IT is here!  Want to know how to transition from a non-tech background to running a successful tech company?  I sat down with Phil Storey and discussed his amazing new business, Glow (https://www.linkedin.com/company/get-glow-app/).  We talk about the challenges he has faced, the nomination for "Tech Innovation of The Year" and the fantastic work they are doing with their website support app for business owners, marketing agencies and web developers!  So if you...
Published 10/27/20
Welcome back to Making IT.   This week we have the fantastic Ste Bergin of Spread Like Wildfire Media on the show.  As someone who has just started his own business, we get some great insight into what its like making your way in the world of business and the issues he has faced.  Being part of The Landing in Media City has been great for Ste and we discuss how they have helped him and why it is so important to have that backing.  We also discuss the future and what he is trying to...
Published 10/12/20
We discuss EVERTYHING.. No really, we literally talk about everything From what it take to create a start up The mistakes and successes you make The culture you need to build And the incredible project he is working on with Michal Wisniewski at YourFLOCK.co.uk To the future of AI in the work place And important topics such as #Diversity & #Inclusion Have a watch/listen today!
Published 09/28/20
We talk about what it takes to make a business successful, the challenges you face and the benefits of external council and when to listen... and when not to!   We discuss his latest project, Alt-Theory and how it aims to help companies grow and the plans for the future.   We also talk about the "new world", remote working and the need for a strong business community across THE NORTH and not just our individual cities.  Have a watch and enjoy the show!
Published 09/14/20
I sat down with Manoj Ranaweera, the man who single-handedly created the North West Tech Ecosystem, founded the Northern Tech Awards and is now working on some of the most excited projects for tech start ups.   We discuss the most important factors for creating a successful business, what defines those that succeed and the ways in which projects such as SkilledUp Life can change the way companies can grow.   Please watch, like and subscribe for more great videos with leading professionals...
Published 08/10/20
Hello and welcome to Making IT.    The only podcast that provides unparalleled access to the technology Sector. We are fortunate enough to sit down with some of the most influential people in the industry and find out what makes them tick, how their business became the success it is and what advice they would give to any new companies trying to make IT.   We also sit down with the latest start ups and find out how they got off the ground, discuss their plans for the future and find out what...
Published 07/14/20