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Latest Podcast Episodes
Graham Davies: Talking the talk
18 Jul 2008 @ 05:00 am
In this show: the perils and pleasures of public speaking, with professional speaker Graham Davies. Graham’s tells us why it’s hard to be an after-dinner speaker, how to book one for your company, and some of the tips you can use if you get elbowed into a speaking situation! Here’s a clue: ruthless preparation. For more, listen on!
Mike Webb: Do it yourself!
11 Jul 2008 @ 05:00 am
Our guest in this show is Mike Webb, CEO of iHub, and previously a director-level player at Vodafone. His view is that expensive consultants hold your company back, and you’re better off replacing strategies with tactics, or, as we like to call it, flying by the seat of your pants. To find out if these are wise words or recklessness, listen on!
Kristin Syltevik: Golden rules of PR
4 Jul 2008 @ 05:00 am
Today’s show is a gift for anyone thinking about promotions and PR. Mike’s guest in this show is Kristin Syltevik, CEO of Hotwire PR, and she’s going to tell you the five things a PR company should prove to you before you part with your hard-earned money. It’s invaluable advice, so listen on.
Alex van Someren: How to not spend £100m
27 Jun 2008 @ 07:00 am
In this week’s show, Mike meets Alex van Someren, former CEO of nCipher, an enterprise data security company. What’s interesting about Alex, though, is this: he raised £100 million of funding, invested it, spent just the interest on growing the company, and then returned the money to his investors. To find out how, listen on.
Daniel Doulton: Getting the message
19 Jun 2008 @ 09:00 am
Mike’s guest in this programme is Daniel Doulton; COO of SpinVox, the nifty service which converts your voicemails into text messages. The business has won awards, grown exponentially, and managed to raised money right in the middle of the credit crunch. To find out more about this extraordinary company, listen on.
Harold Goddijn: TomTom, a clear direction.
12 Jun 2008 @ 09:00 am
In this show, we meet Harold Goddijn, CEO of Satellite Navigation manufacturers, TomTom. TomTom has broken all the rules: manufacturing a technology product and brand from scratch, selling direct to retailers without middlemen, and achieving a successful flotation. For the full TomTom phenomenon, listen on!
Brent Hoberman: After Lastminute.com.
30 May 2008 @ 05:00 am
In this show, Mike’s guest is Brent Hoberman. You’ll know Brent as co-founder of internet sensation Lastminute.com, but as you’ll hear, he’s had plenty more ideas up his sleeve. Oh, and like many entrepreneurs, he’s also knows what it’s like to be fired. To hear the Lastminute story, and to find out about his current venture, Mydeco, listen on!
Phill Robinson: Planning the mighty oak.
23 May 2008 @ 05:00 am
Many small businesses struggle to see what’s going to happen next week let alone next month. Phill Robinson of Velocix sees things differently. He says businesses work on a seven year cycle- and that’s how far ahead he likes to plan things. It obviously works- he’s a veteran of several successful technology companies, growing them from scratch into corporate giants. To get your future plans into shape, listen on!
Paul Bridle: Analysing Leadership.
16 May 2008 @ 05:00 am
Mike’s guest in this show is Paul Bridle, Leadership Methodologist. He’s carefully analysed successful business leaders- and their staff- and found out why they are such effective motivators. Whether you fancy yourself as Richard Branson or Winston Churchill, in this show you’ll learn what you need to earn the respect of your team, so listen on.
Simon Clark: Fidelity, Integrity, Money!
9 May 2008 @ 05:00 am
In this programme, Mike meets Simon Clark of venture capital firm Fidelity Ventures. On occasions we’ve been pretty scathing about VC’s, but Simon is credited with fixing many companies which were full of potential yet out of control. To hit the big-time, many entrepreneurs need strategy as well as money, and that’s where an experienced VC can lend a hand. To turn a growing business into an IPO-ready business, listen on.
