Peer Effect James Johnson

With a background in nonprofit and social impact sectors, Paul David, Co-founder and CEO of Literal Humans, has seamlessly woven agile marketing and storytelling into the fabric of his agency, driving it to achieve £1M in annual recurring revenue in just two years!In this episode, we dive into:How small, focused lessons can dramatically enhance your team's effectiveness.The underestimated role of discipline and structured processes in fostering business growth.Practical insights on choosing a...

Michael Matania, founder and CEO of Mycelium, shares his groundbreaking approach to transforming workplace culture and mental health. Michael's journey from teaching meditation to people in Facebook, as well as a centre for men in gangs, to building a half-million revenue company is both inspiring and enlightening. With a background rooted in mental health, Michael's mission is to foster collective resilience and create supportive, high-performing environments within organisations.&...

Ken Babcock, co-founder and CEO of Tango, shares his transformative journey of redefining workplace training and learning. With a bold decision to leave Harvard Business School amid the pandemic, Ken and his team harnessed their insights into workplace inefficiencies to create Tango, a revolutionary platform that digitises the traditional job-shadowing experience, enabling asynchronous, on-demand learning.In this episode, we delve into:The evolution of Tango from an initial concept of '...

There's no question that founders and high achievers often face significant struggles when it comes to failure and disappointments, and recent economic turbulence has only intensified these challenges.This week on Peer Effect, we're joined by Alex van Klaveren, founder of Kandidate, a talent acquisition company that he scaled to over 100 people. With over 25 years of expertise in launching and scaling startup businesses, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge about recruitment and building resilie...

Dan Brownsher, Founder & CEO of Channel Key, discusses his unique perspective on leadership within the fast-evolving e-commerce landscape. Under his guidance, Channel Key has flourished, assisting brands in mastering the intricacies of selling on Amazon with a team that's grown to 85-strong.In this episode, Dan shares invaluable insights into how embracing vulnerability and humility can fundamentally enhance organisational culture.Together, we cover:How Dan's commitment to authenticity an...

Lewis Kemp is the founder and CEO of Lightbulb Media, a creative performance agency based in Manchester. They've generated over £100 million in revenue for brands across the UK, US and Europe. You might also know him for his fluff-free business and marketing advice, with some Northern humour thrown in! In this episode, we delve into: The power of authenticity and embracing your unique personality– especially if you’re in marketingHow founders can differentiate themselves in crowded ...