20 episodes
Surpass Your Potential InspoHub
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5.0 • 7 Ratings
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This podcast dives into the inspirational stories of what makes an entrepreneur, what drives them to start their own business and asks tough questions about the highs, the lows, the risks and the challenges they’ve faced along the way. And why are we doing this? Well, the big challenges and risks we face everyday have most likely been seen before by someone else. So grab your notepad as we explore how successful entrepreneurs have identified, actioned and surpassed their potential. SPONSORED BY PLUS X INNOVATION HUB. Book a tour and free trial day @ www.plusx.space PODCAST PRODUCED BY INSPOHUB. Book your FREE marketing consultation @ www.inspohub.io
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20 | Commercialising a Family Legacy Passion Project, with AEJC Hickstead
Edward Bunn has been the Executive Director heading up the team at the All England Jumping Course Hickstead for over 30 years. His father, Douglas Bunn, developed this iconic centre of excellence for equestrian sports as a passion project, wanting to deliver something in the UK to compete with world-class equestrian centres in Europe.
The showground is now one of the most iconic in the world, attracting global talent and huge sponsors. But with only two main competion events each year, how can Hickstead turn their venue into a 365-day revenue stream?
Through this episode, Edward discusses how the team have developed to keep track with (and outpace) a developing sport, a new age of competitors and attendees, and continue to generate revenue whilst maintaining the core values set out by Douglas Bunn all those years ago.
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19 I Improving the Work-Family Balance, with WRAP
In this episode we are joined by Ed Patey and Mark Mason, Co-Founders of WRAP, a family-friendly co-working space which is just a stone’s throw from Brighton train station. What started as a business idea driven by personal needs is now a wonderful hub for parents to work, exercise, meet and learn…all whilst having their kids safely cared for in the nursery on the ground floor. And for the non-parents - the chance to work and collaborate in a co-working space with beautiful interior design, collaboration inspiring layout and the host to regular local events.
So join as we explore how Mark and Ed are transforming the way work and family life exist together and overcoming challenges along the way.
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18 I Evolving a Business Over 40yrs, with Edgcumbes
On this episode of Surpass Your Potential, we are joined by the Director and CEO of Edgcumbes, Alice Edgcumbe-Rendle. On a journey that has spanned over 40 years, Edgcumbes are pioneers in their field. What started as supplying small amounts of tea to local businesses, Edgcumbes has evolved into a large tea & coffee independent business, supplying destinations across the globe. This episode is filled with insightful pieces of information and valuable takeaways. So join us as we explore the challenges and jubilations of the incredible journey that Alice has been on with Edgcumbes.
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17 I Realising a Dream in Just 3 Months, with Harriet’s of Hove
We are joined by Harriet Dean-Orange, founder of Harriet’s of Hove - a business that was born from a passion for the environment and a desire to lower the need for single-use plastics in the world. What started out as a dream quickly turned out to be a reality, with Harriet's shop launching just three months after initial planning meetings. This episode explores the challenges that Harriet had to overcome, the difficulties of opening a shop with minimal retail experience, and ultimately building a successful small independent shop in the heart of Hove.
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16 I Adapting a Business Model to Keep Pace, with Bison Beer
With beach pop-ups, pubs and trendy city bars...you have most likely come across Bison Beer. But the business model hasn't always been this way.
Two best friends and beer fanatics ditched their successful broadcasting careers to open a Brighton bottle shop. To keep pace with the dynamic drinks market, their business model had to pivot, quickly.
In this episode Jack Cregan, Co-Founder of Bison Beer, talks about his journey and the challenges the hospitality industry comes up against, and how to survive in Sussex.
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15 I Using Creativity to Impact People’s Lives, with Louise Blackwell
Today’s guest is Louise Blackwell, a creative entrepreneur who has founded many businesses and organisations throughout her career, the latest being LOOKOUT.
Louise speaks about personal fulfilment, self-value and prioritising your personal needs within your business. All whilst exploring funding and the financial difficulties of starting a business.
There are many great tips throughout, of which Louise offers a unique perspective from the creative/arts industry that can be applied to all businesses.
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Customer Reviews
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All the right questions were asked to get a truly insightful experience from an exciting business!