Beyond The Wires

Beyond The Wires
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Beyond the Wires is the podcast that shines a spotlight on the people building businesses, properties and communities across Ayrshire and beyond. Hosted by the team behind Test My Electrics, we sit down with entrepreneurs, tradespeople, property professionals and inspiring local personalities to hear the stories you don't normally get to hear. From business wins and setbacks to lessons learned, industry insights and plenty of laughs along the way, every episode is packed with honest conversations and practical takeaways.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    EP. 4 – Kyle Wilson | From Apprentice Mechanic to Elmbank Motor Company

    🎙️ Beyond the Wires – Episode 4 This week we’re joined by Kyle Wilson, founder of Elmbank Motor Company, for a brilliant conversation about business, cars and the journey from apprentice to business owner. Kyle started his career as an apprentice mechanic before moving into car sales and eventually taking the leap to go out on his own and build Elmbank Motor Company. We get into the real story behind the business — the risks, challenges, lessons learned, difficult decisions and what it actually takes to build a successful company and reputation. Kyle also shares his experiences of the motor trade, how the industry has changed and some of the highs and lows that come with running your own business. Another open, relaxed and entertaining conversation where we get beyond the business and hear the story of the person behind it. ⚡ Beyond the WiresReal people. Real businesses. Real stories. Brought to you by Test My Electrics. ⭐ Follow Beyond the Wires on Spotify so you don't miss the next episode. #BeyondTheWires #KyleWilson #ElmbankMotorCompany #AyrshireBusiness #BusinessPodcast

  2. Aug 13

    The Truth About Property Investing | Vlad Morgen | Beyond the Wires Ep. 3

    🎙️ BEYOND THE WIRES – EPISODE 3 | VLAD MORGEN In Episode 3 of Beyond the Wires, we sit down with Vlad Morgen to talk about his journey, property investing, business, ambition and the lessons he's learned along the way. We get into the story behind Vlad's journey — from his engineering background to building his experience in property — and have an open conversation about what it really takes to push yourself beyond the traditional career path. 🏠 Property investing⚡ Engineering & career📈 Business & growth💷 Money and investment🧠 Mindset❌ Mistakes & lessons learned🎯 Goals for the future Beyond the Wires isn't just about the electrical industry. It's about sitting down with interesting people from business, property, trades and entrepreneurship and finding out what really goes on behind the scenes. No scripts. No corporate nonsense. Just genuine conversations and real stories. 👇 Enjoyed the episode? Please LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel and let us know in the comments who you'd like to see on Beyond the Wires next. 🎙️ Beyond the WiresPowered by Test My Electrics New episodes every Friday. #BeyondTheWires #VladMorgen #PropertyInvesting #Entrepreneurship #Business

  3. Aug 7

    Episode 2 | Jordan Nelson – Taking the Leap to Dubai 🇦🇪

    What does it take to leave everything behind and start a brand-new chapter halfway across the world? In Episode 2 of Beyond the Wires, we're joined by entrepreneur Jordan Nelson, who shares the story behind his bold move from Scotland to Dubai. We discuss the mindset required to take calculated risks, the opportunities and challenges of building businesses overseas, and why sometimes the biggest growth comes from stepping outside your comfort zone. Jordan opens up about entrepreneurship, personal development, creating opportunities, and what life is really like in one of the world's fastest-growing business hubs. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply someone looking for inspiration, this conversation is packed with honest insights and practical advice. Jordan has recently been sharing how he built systems that allow his UK businesses to run remotely while launching new ventures in the UAE.  🎙️ In this episode, we cover: Why Jordan decided to move to DubaiThe realities of starting fresh in a new countryBuilding businesses that don't rely on you every dayThe importance of mindset, networking, and taking actionAdvice for anyone thinking about making a life-changing leapIf you enjoy the episode, don't forget to follow, rate, and share the podcast. It really helps us bring you more incredible guests and inspiring stories. Beyond the Wires – where we go beyond the business and discover the people behind the success. ⚡

  4. Jul 31

    Beyond The Wires - Episode 1 - Neil Claxton owner of Test My Electrics

    🎙️ Episode 1: Neil Claxton – Building Test My Electrics from the Ground Up Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Wires! To kick things off, we're sitting down with Neil Claxton, owner and founder of Test My Electrics, to hear the story behind one of Ayrshire's fastest-growing electrical businesses. Neil shares how the company started, the challenges of building a business from scratch, and the lessons he's learned along the way. We talk about leadership, customer service, building the right team, taking risks, and what it really takes to grow a successful business in today's world. Whether you're an entrepreneur, work in the trades, run a business, or simply enjoy hearing honest stories from local people making a difference, there's something in this episode for you. In this episode:⚡ The story behind Test My Electrics🏗️ Growing from a one-man operation into a thriving business💡 The biggest challenges and lessons learned👥 Building a strong team and company culture🎙️ A few laughs, personal stories and what's next for the future If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us reach more people. Beyond the Wires – Real People. Real Stories. Real Impact. 💙🧡⚡️

    Beyond The Wires - Episode 1 - Neil Claxton owner of Test My Electrics
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Beyond the Wires is the podcast that shines a spotlight on the people building businesses, properties and communities across Ayrshire and beyond. Hosted by the team behind Test My Electrics, we sit down with entrepreneurs, tradespeople, property professionals and inspiring local personalities to hear the stories you don't normally get to hear. From business wins and setbacks to lessons learned, industry insights and plenty of laughs along the way, every episode is packed with honest conversations and practical takeaways.

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  • Creator
    Beyond The Wires
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Beyond The Wires
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