The Project Future Podcast

Rob Kerr
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The Project Future Podcast

Welcome to The Project Future Podcast, for people looking to launch and build their own amazing business, with me, Rob Kerr. A few years ago, I asked myself: “How can people considering starting a business be confident they are making the right decision, and how can they improve their chances of success?” The answer has become my book titled Project Future: 6 Steps to Success as Your Own Boss, a Facebook group called The Project Future Club, where we support each other to launch and build our own amazing businesses, and this podcast, where every Tuesday a business owner shares their story, including great tips about what to do, and what not to do, when launching and growing a business to empower you to make better decisions on your own journey. You’ll find the show notes and transcripts at www.robkerr.co.uk So, in these uncertain times, if starting a business could be the right option for you and your family, read the book, join the Facebook group and enjoy the show!

  1. 07/09/2021

    43. Mike Pagan on Prioritising Mental Wealth

    How can you improve not just your mental health, but your mental wealth?  My guest here in Episode 43 is Mike Pagan – a Business Performance Specialist who believes that having a proactive support network is the secret to your success.  Mike explains:  - How he learnt to adapt when faced with a global financial crisis  - The brutal reality of retiring from professional sport, and what we can all learn from it  - Why it’s so important to have somebody to ask you the right questions  - Who should form your mental wealth team  - The difference between being professional and amateur…and what it will lead to  - Why taking in information alone won’t make a difference Mike’s best advice is don’t do it in isolation. Enjoy!

    49 min

  2. 31/08/2021

    42. Mark Jarvis on Working Hard on Smart Things

    How can you increase growth in your business without working longer hours?  My guest here in Episode 42 is Mark Jarvis, a business mentor who inspires forward-thinking business people to grow themselves and build better, stronger and smarter businesses.  In this conversation Mark explains:  - What can be achieved if you surround yourself with the right people  - How to grow your business when your diary is already full  - The difference between growth and expansion  - What the 60-20-20 Principle is, and why you should implement  - The common misconception of what constitutes working ON the business  - The power of referrals, if done right  - How to deliver a great speech  Mark’s best advice is to get somebody to help you.  Enjoy!

    42 min

  3. 24/08/2021

    41. Liz Hamlet on Seeing Opportunity from Change

    How can you maximise the opportunity that change brings?  My guest here in Episode 41 is The Success Spark, Liz Hamlet. Liz is an internationally known Coach, Business Mentor, Speaker and Podcaster.  She's the founder of Spark Succeed Coaching & Consulting, and she helps people to get laser-focused on their careers and businesses.  In this conversation Liz explains:  - The benefits of starting a business in times of change  - How you can get over the fear factor in the idea stage  - The 5 key mindset changes that successful entrepreneurs make  - Why you shouldn’t be apologetic about your pricing  - Why we should see change as an opportunity, not a threat  - Why change encourages innovation  - The benefits of running your own podcast, or appearing on somebody else’s  - Why you should embrace being yourself  Her best advice is to feel the fear and do it anyway.  Enjoy!

    54 min

  4. 17/08/2021

    40. Sophia Matveeva on Thriving in Tech (As a Non-Techie)

    How can you thrive using technology, if you’re not technical?  My guest here in Episode 40 is Sophia Matveeva, the founder of Tech for Non-Techies, who is on a mission to help people learn about tech so they can achieve what they want from their careers.  In this conversation Sophia explains:  - How she started by solving her own problem  - What a lack of understanding between tech and business people can lead to  - The difference between a product metric and a business metric  - How fundraising is a process of courting  - The benefits of asking for advice  - What a monthly newsletter can do for your business, and how to structure it  - How you’ll be seen if you keep on turning up  - How start-ups iterating is a good thing, and why good investors should be open to this  - How she’s developed solutions for those with different needs, aligned to the overall mission of the business  - The negative impact of not understanding today’s technology environment  Sophia’s best advice is to have the confidence to say you don’t know things.  Enjoy!

    54 min

  5. 10/08/2021

    39. Teni Majekodunmi on Providing a Platform

    How do you provide a global platform for traditional artisans, sustainably?  My guest here in Episode 39 is Teni Majekodunmi, the founder of Eclectic Chique. Teni founded the business to raise the bar for African products internationally, with a clear focus on developing the craft industry in Nigeria and empowering women whilst doing so.  In this conversation, Teni explains:  - How her business actually started as her own therapy after a family tragedy  - Her mission to showcase the products of African artisans to the world and to change perceptions along the way  - What products she started with and how she gained a first major client  - The business’ values and why they matter  - The impact the platform she’s created has had and how she’s worked with partners like the International Trade Centre to amplify her influence  - How asking for external help can enable you to progress faster  Teni’s best advice is to start small.  Enjoy!

    39 min

  6. 03/08/2021

    38. Anthony Kingsley on Being Prepared for Change

    How can you respond positively when change happens around you?  My guest here in Episode 38 is Anthony Kingsley – a copywriter, travel agent and networker who is a passionate believer in following his interests.  In this conversation Anthony explains:  - Why it’s important to learn how NOT to do things  - What happens if businesses don’t evolve  - How Covid-19 has made people recognise the importance of community  - The pros and cons of running a franchise  - Why being clear about what benefit you can provide is key  - Why writing short posts is great training  - What the “So What?” test can do for your business  Anthony’s best advice is to be very clear about what your product or service does to make your client’s life better.  Enjoy!

    37 min

  7. 27/07/2021

    37. Paul Cash on Adding Sugar to the B2B Cake

    How can you humanize your marketing?  My guest here in Episode 37 is Paul Cash, a creative entrepreneur on a personal mission to humanize B2B marketing.  In the past 20 years, he’s successfully founded a business recognised as the fastest growing marketing agency in the UK, published a book, won over 30 industry awards and been recognised as one of the Top 20 most influential B2B marketers.  At the weekends he spends his time on the football and rugby fields of Surrey coaching his two boys. He is a lifelong Everton fan, has some pretty mean skills in the kitchen, loves Game of Thrones and Billions and if he could get a hole in one before he dies he would be a very happy man.  In this conversation Paul explains:  - How he first went public with his marketing ideas  - What happened when his first business went from 2 people to 100 people in 4 years  - What he did to find the right next step after his first business was acquired  - Why being innovative can feel like pushing water uphill  - How every small business is on a tightrope  - The 3 languages that every B2B marketer (and small business owner) needs to understand  - How FEAR can turn to BRAVE  - What you can achieve by identifying unconscious needs  - Why you should adopt a challenger mindset  - The trend towards conscious capitalism  - The five principles you can use to humanize your marketing  - Why naivety can be your greatest weapon  Paul’s best advice is to slash your revenue projections before making a decision on your business idea.  Enjoy!

    45 min

  8. 20/07/2021

    36. Mark Latteman on Trust, Authenticity and Simplicity

    How can you give yourself and your team an environment to thrive?  My guest here in Episode 36 is Mark Latteman, the founder of Sachma Performance and Development, a strategic Learning and Development and Coaching consultancy.  He assists leaders in creating an environment where leaders and their teams excel.  In this conversation, Mark explains:  - How he trialled being his own boss before taking the leap  - How he can work across different industries and sectors  - Why he always starts with the problem, not the solution  - How a seemingly counter-intuitive approach has helped his business succeed  - Why being authentic is key  - How you can focus on achieving better work-life balance  - Why you’re probably spending more time than you think on activities that don’t help you achieve your objectives  - Why meetings should be outcome-driven  - The differentiating factor between team success and failure  - What he’s doing to give back  - The best self-promotion you can do  Mark’s best advice is to make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons.  Enjoy!

    47 min
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Welcome to The Project Future Podcast, for people looking to launch and build their own amazing business, with me, Rob Kerr. A few years ago, I asked myself: “How can people considering starting a business be confident they are making the right decision, and how can they improve their chances of success?” The answer has become my book titled Project Future: 6 Steps to Success as Your Own Boss, a Facebook group called The Project Future Club, where we support each other to launch and build our own amazing businesses, and this podcast, where every Tuesday a business owner shares their story, including great tips about what to do, and what not to do, when launching and growing a business to empower you to make better decisions on your own journey. You’ll find the show notes and transcripts at www.robkerr.co.uk So, in these uncertain times, if starting a business could be the right option for you and your family, read the book, join the Facebook group and enjoy the show!

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  • Creator
    Rob Kerr
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
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    The Project Future Podcast

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