Inside Derby Podcast

James Wallis

Unscripted interviews with entrepreneurs, business leaders and other interesting people from in or around Derby. Discussing their journey so far, the highlights and challenges as well as insight and tips.

  1. 20/10/2023

    Richard Pilmore - RLTP Accountants

    In this episode of the Inside Derby Podcast, James is joined by Richard Pilmore of RLTP Accountants. They discuss Richard's career journey so far, including why the apprenticeship route suited him well and the potential benefits to others by doing the same, right through to launching and then growing his own accountancy business. https://www.rltp.co.uk/

    27 min

  2. 13/10/2023

    Lauren Benton - Pat a Cake

    In this episode, James is joined by Lauren Benton from Pat a Cake. We talk about Lauren's previous experiences including setting up and running a charity, through to baking at home with her children which led to professional baking and opening a shop. We then talk about the circumstances and decision to pivot and focus on wholesale business and the future ahead. https://patacakestudio.co.uk/

    41 min

  3. 06/10/2023

    Jennifer Wyman & Nikki Webster - Bridge the Gap CIC

    In this episode, James is joined by the brilliant duo Jennifer Wyman and Nikki Webster from Bridge the Gap Mental Health CIC. We learn about their previous experiences prior to Bridge the Gap which also contributed to them starting out, getting started and Nikki joining Jennifer, right through to the progress and current position including the current services that they offer! Check out them and their resources and services at: https://www.jwbridgethegap.com/

    45 min

  4. 29/09/2023

    Beshlie Donaldson

    In this episode of the Inside Derby podcast, James is joined by executive coach Beshlie Donaldson.   We learn all about her career so far including employed roles in recruitment, to executive search and having her own business before then talking about the recent changes that have occured and led her to setting up her coaching business.

    36 min

  5. 22/09/2023

    Laura Howard - The Contented Workplace Company

    In this episode of the Inside Derby Podcast, James is joined by Laura Howard from the Contented Workplace Company. We learn about Laura's career so far including 14 enjoyable years at the Chamber of Commerce, then deciding to study a masters programme whilst juggling childcare, to then starting her own business. We talk about her current business where the values of curiosity and questioning amongst the leadership help other businesses to create better workplaces and work days. https://thecontentedworkplace.co/

    44 min

  6. 20/01/2023

    Paul Doughty

    Welcome to another episode of the Inside Derby podcast. In this episode I am joined by Paul from Gentlemen's Scrub Club. Firstly we talk his about his career so far, and why it actually makes sense that he would then launch a business in men's skincare. We then move on to talk about all aspects of planning, launching and running the business so far including: Where the idea came from How they developed the product and packaging (and why it was important to have an ethical and sustainable approach) Some of issues that they have overcome How they launched and what they have been doing Their plans for the future

    33 min

  7. 25/11/2022

    Laura Burton

    Welcome to this episode of the Inside Derby podcast. In this episode I am joined by Laura Burton - Women's Entrepreneurship and Wealth Champion/Business Coach. We talk about her career so far including her experiences in corporate roles whilst also wanting to start and build businesses, to starting a business with her partner and then moving on to her current role coaching new and early stage entrepreneur's through the first few years of setting up and running businesses as well as talking about her future plans.

    35 min

  8. 18/11/2022

    Natalie Bamford

    Welcome to another episode of the Inside Derby podcast. In this episode I am joined by Natalie Bamford, CEO of Colleague Box. We recap on how Colleague Box got started and Natalie's working life prior to that, before moving onto what has been happening over the past few years including how the business has grown and evolved. We talk new ideas and ventures, what it is like working together with her husband and balancing home with work. Finally we talk about working with other local businesses and community projects to find a way to give back.

    44 min
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Unscripted interviews with entrepreneurs, business leaders and other interesting people from in or around Derby. Discussing their journey so far, the highlights and challenges as well as insight and tips.

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