31 episodes
The Story Club Jonathan Rose
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- Business
Everybody has a story.
Sharing them and listening to others is how we learn, grow, and get out of our own experiences.
In these episodes you’ll find a range of people from various backgrounds - entrepreneurs, thought leaders and those just striving to do more.
I’ve always loved human stories, and I hope after some of these - you do too.
@iamjonnyrose
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#31 Rory Codrington - Clear Intentions, Success & A Balanced Life
Meet Rory Codrington, the Founder of Trust Keith&.
In this episode, Rory discusses his entrepreneurial journey and reflections on building a boostrapped business to £1,000,000 annual recurring revenue.
With that growth and success, he's started asking himself some big questions, that all Entrepreneurs will at some point.
It's about starting out with clear intentions. What does success look like to you personally? Not being blindsided by all these other shiny objects.
(0:00) - Introduction to Rory and his entrepreneurial spark
(03:50) - Problem-solving mentality for business and lessons
(05:35) - Reflections on building a £1,000,000 ARR business
(09:58) - Setbacks and understanding things are meant to be hard
(14:50) - The power of coaching and having a sounding board
(16:09) - I don't care what happens, but I have a preference
(21:26) - Being intentional and measuring progress
(25:29) - Starting out with clear intentions and defining success
(28:11) - Benefits of funding versus bootstrapping
(32:13) - Thinking about what it means to build a long term business
Dive in for Rory's reflections, insights and some answers too.
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Rory Codrington
Website: https://www.trustkeith.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-codrington -
#30 Sam Kitching - Launching Products, Authentic Values & Community
Meet Sam Kitching, The Founder of WIT and Friday&.
Sam's experience truly is at the intersection of fitness, retail, and brand building.
Covering all his experience navigating the retail landscape, his commitment to authentic physical experiences, and his vision for the future of fitness brands.
"You can't do everything yourself... It's about finding people who complement your skills and letting them shine."
(00:00) - Introduction to Sam and where it all began
(03:15) - The evolution of retail
(08:11) - First entrepreneurial experiences and building WIT
(13:01) - Physical spaces in retail and moving to London
(16:32) - The importance of community beyond a buzzword
(19:57) - Building a community and matching up values
(25:00) - Leaving WIT and joining NoBull
(28:38) - Building a business and defining what success means
(30:33) - Creating a venture studio and helping people
(36:07) - Having a vision and those gut feelings to drive you
Dive in for Sam's journey of transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and connection. -
#29 Olly Hudson - E-Commerce, Team Building & The Future Of Shopping
Meet Olly Hudson, the DTC master building DTC brands to 8 and 9 figures.
In this episode, Olly dives deep into digital marketing, sharing his expert insights on the evolution of DTC platforms, the importance of data-driven decisions, and the power of understanding consumer psychology.
'The power of people is still underappreciated. You can't do everything yourself... You need to find people who are better than you at things.'
00:00 - Introduction to Olly Hudson and his journey into D2C
05:34 - The early days of Dropshipping and finding the right product
08:30 - Starting an agency and building base revenue
12:12 - Timing, luck, and COVID's e-commerce boom
17:38 - Building out the team and the importance of culture
20:47 - What you need to make Meta/TikTok ads work today
26:55 - What makes a good offer for your customer
29:54 - Starting a content agency for TikTok
37:03 - Becoming CMO of JAQ Group to build a brand house
41:09 - Finding good products and killing bad ones
48:31 - Trusting the process, having patience and teamwork
Join us as Olly shares his insights on navigating the fast-paced world of e-commerce and digital marketing, mastering platforms, and building out great teams.
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Olly Hudson
Website: https://www.foryouadvertising.com
Website: https://www.soarwithus.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olly-hudson
Twitter: https://twitter.com/oliverwhudson -
#28 Mitch Clayton - Football, Family & Flowd
Meet Mitch Clayton, Co-Founder of Flowd, as we dive into his journey from football to the forefront of B2B lead generation.
In this episode, Mitch talks about the discipline from his football days, the shift to entrepreneurship, and how these experiences have shaped the ethos behind Flowd's success.
'We are just obsessed with what we do... There's no better feeling for us than helping our clients generate huge opportunities closing big deals knowing that it's come from your work'
00:00 - Intro to Mitch Clayton and the problems with early advancement
04:46 - Getting kicked out of school at 16 with a scholarship
09:06 - Playing football and the wrong kind of role models
14:04 - Problems with authority and the path to entrepreneurship
19:28 - The benefits of the network in Manchester for growth
24:45 - Running an eCommerce business during COVID
31:39 - Analysing yourself, and choosing what you love.
35:12 - Free work, case studies and proving you can get results
40:08 - The importance of continued feedback and improvement
46:06 - Flowd's growth plans and getting the right infrastructure
Join us as Mitch shares his passion for leading a business, and creating a positive, fulfilling environment for people inside Flowd and their clients.
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Mitch Clayton
Website: https://www.flowd.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-clayton-6bb227aa -
#27 Josh Kilimanjaro - Beats, Breakthroughs & The Importance Of Relationships
Meet Josh Kilimanjaro, a mastermind in the music world.
In this episode, Josh gives an honest look into the life of an artist searching for authenticity and connection in today's digital age.
He shares his journey from his time as a band member to a DJ, navigating the music industry, his personal growth amidst lockdown, and the importance of family and friends on his career.
"You need to dig deep. Everything that you invest in now will reap its rewards, and the seeds that you sow now will come to fruition, and the fruit will come from that, but you just need to fight through the season."
00:00 - Introduction to Josh Kilimanjaro
04:01 - Moving into the world of music and starting a band
10:45 - Balancing everything to stay creative
15:04 - Taking a break from the band and becoming a DJ
19:45 - How lockdown boosted his hunger and drive
27:20 - Planning the future and moves for success
30:01 - Getting through COVID by connecting deeper with people
34:43 - Josh's advice if you feel like giving up and what it takes
39:05 - How bad times spur positive action
42:45 - Putting yourself in the right spaces for success
45:54 - Ground yourself, stay close with family, pick the right friends.
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Josh Kilimanjaro
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kilimanjaro-music
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kilimanjaromusic -
#26 Sam Winsbury - Brand Building, Leadership, And Creating An Empire
Meet Sam Winsbury, an entrepreneur who has been deep in the world of personal branding the last few years, and business leadership.
In this episode, Sam shares his journey from starting his business, to becoming a sought-after personal branding expert.
We get right into the nuances of creating a personal brand in today's digital age, adapting business strategies in challenging times, personal growth, and the often-overlooked aspects of building a successful brand.
"Take responsibility for everything you can. There aren't many things in your life or business that you haven't either allowed or caused yourself. Take control of it and do something about it."
00:00 – Intro to Sam
03:42 - Finding LinkedIn and balancing University
06:26 - The pandemic and building the business
08:40 - Choosing the name Kurogo
12:37 - The altruism within personal branding
17:08 - The first hires, and the importance of onboarding
22:18 - Positioning clients, and finding their 'North Star'
29:38 - How to become a better leader and Radical Candor
33:38 - Evolving the business and getting to the next level
38:41 - Balancing work and life, people and partners
46:27 - Creating opportunities and your own luck
49:00 - The importance of video content for personal branding
54:19 - Sam's big tip for life and implementing it
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Sam Winsbury
Website: https://www.samwinsbury.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-g-winsbury
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samgwinsbury