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06/25/2025

Episode #492 - Turning Passion into Luxury - with Karen Yates

Hi there, and welcome back to another edition of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our scaleup journeys a little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. I'm Kevin Brent, and in today's episode, I'm joined by Karen Yates, founder of Taylor Yates, a luxury handbag and accessories brand based in the UK. Our conversation today is structured in three parts: We start by discussing the business itself, its model, and where it is on the scaleup journey. We then explore Karen's perspectives on the challenges of scaling up, including cash flow management and brand building, and hear her thoughts on the ScaleUp Challenges Report. Finally, we close off with a few quickfire questions to gain deeper insights into Karen's entrepreneurial mindset. Make sure you don't miss any future episodes by subscribing to ScaleUp Radio wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. For now, continue listening for the full story from Karen. Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for. If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here: https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/kevin You can get in touch with Kevin here: kevin@biz-smart.co.uk Kevin's Latest Book Is Available! Drawing on BizSmart's own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up. More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/ Karen can be found here: https://tayloryates.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tayloryates.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-yates-53885a12/ Resources: Daniel Priestley Oversubscribed - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/oversubscribed-how-to-get-people-lining-up-to-do-business-with-you-daniel-priestley/3262406?ean=9780857088253 Aspire with Emma Grede podcast - https://www.emmagrede.me/ Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/ Notion - https://www.notion.com/ WhatsApp - https://www.whatsapp.com/ ChatGPT - https://chatgpt.com/

06/25/2025

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43 min
10/07/2024

Dr Jacqui Rigby Curiosity, storytelling and being comfortable with being uncomfortable

In this episode Susanne talks to Dr Jacqui Rigby about her regular series of #CuriousFriday posts on Linkedin and how curiosity is essential in creating change. Jacqui shares her experiences of creating change in both large and small organisations and the value of coaching. As Jacqui says "You can't read the label from inside the jar!" They also talk about the need for leaders to wget comfortable with being uncomfortable in order to stimulate healthy debate and learning from when things go wrong. Jacqui can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquirigby/ The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals. Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration. To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ). Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

10/07/2024

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48 min
09/17/2024

Being The Face Of Your Business

In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about being the face of your business. The discuss: - The challenges of 'putting yourself out there' when it comes to your business - How much do you share, and what do you keep back? - What does Weekend Clare look like? Of course, there are plenty of smiles and laughs along the way too! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun Follow the podcast on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com Kate Curry can be found here: https://cudoscreative.co.uk/ Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk This episode is sponsored by Bondfield Marketing https://www.instagram.com/bondfieldmarketing/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bondfieldmarketing/

09/17/2024

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38 min
06/18/2021

Mark Webb - The Importance Of Kindness And Conversation In Supporting People With Disabilities At Work

In this episode, Susanne talks to disability advocate and public speaker Mark Webb about his own experiences of becoming disabled and how the actions of his employer made all the difference. We discuss the small and straightforward changes that can be made at work to support people with disabilities and chronic illnesses and how these changes actually make work better for everyone. Mark can be found here: https://onemanandhiscatheters.com/ https://twitter.com/MarkWebb_ ChangeStories cannot be held responsible for the content on these third party websites The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals. Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration. To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult). Susanne is on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

06/18/2021

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45 min
06/18/2024

Is There A Right Age For Starting Your Business?

in this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about age. Is there a right age to start a business? Can you be too old? In this episode they discuss: - Does age influence how you get started? - Can you life experience actually work against you? - What is 'other dimension' Kate up to now? As always, there's plenty of vlue in this episode - as well as plenty to smile about. Remember - you're not on your own! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun Follow the podcast on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com Kate Curry can be found here: https://cudoscreative.co.uk/ Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk This episode is sponsored by Highlander Press: https://www.linkedin.com/company/highlander-press/ https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpress/

06/18/2024

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34 min
04/15/2025

How To Differentiate Yourself From Your Competitors

In this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about what differentiate's them from their competition - and how you go about finding that out for yourself. We discuss: - The importance of finding YOUR difference in your business - How being the cheapest or the biggest isn't necessarily the best way forward - And why Kate wants to do a Naked Podcast! As always, there's plenty of laughs and smiles along the way! Can you keep a secret? Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun Follow the podcast on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunnyTCalledB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnythingcalledbusiness/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/funnythingcalledbusiness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKF9jagHxm4Jsx-pPy0miQ?view_as=subscriber Clare Whalley can be found here: https://meta4coaching.co.uk Darren Langley can be found here: https://www.darrenlangley.com Kate Curry can be found here: https://cudoscreative.co.uk/ Pete Morgan can be found here: www.monkeypantsproductions.co.uk

04/15/2025

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33 min
09/02/2024

Antonia Liguori - Storytelling and story listening to solve big problems and create change

In this episode, Susanne talks to Antonia Liguori, Professor of Participatory Storytelling and Public Policy at Teeside University about her research using digital storytelling to explore the role of storytelling and memories to create change. She shares some of her most exciting and inspiring research which connected diverse people together to share knowledge and learn from each other. She also discusses how digital storytelling is an adaptable practice that can be used in widely. The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals. Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration. To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ). Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation Antonia can be found here https://antonialiguori.blog/ https://research.tees.ac.uk/en/persons/antonia-liguori

09/02/2024

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44 min
01/20/2025

Susan Ní Chríodáin and David Lee Dealing With Difficult People At Work

In this episode, Susanne talks to regular podcast guests Susan and David about difficult people or situations that they have encountered at work. We talk about: What does behaviour in work tell us about behaviour outside of work? How can we stay out of the way of someone else's egotistical shadow? How can we build enough self awareness to be sure that we are not the problem? The ChangeStories podcast is for people who are interested in change, whether that is within organisations or for individuals. Hosted by Susanne Evans, an organisation change consultant, coach, trainer and researcher, each podcast episode features a conversation with a guest about their work to provide ideas and inspiration. To find out more about ChangeStories and Susanne's work, go to www.feldsparconsulting.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@feldsparconsult ). Susanne is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanneevans and her email address is susanne@feldsparconsulting.com Alternatively, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter The Change Conversation by clicking this link - https://mailchi.mp/f2ba36a7262b/the-change-conversation

01/20/2025

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1 hr
12/16/2022

Christmas wine with sommelier Luke Harbor

For our final episode of 2022, I chat to one of my team members and Head of Wine at THE PIG Hotels, Luke Harbor. Luke tells us what it's like being a sommelier, the boom of British wine, what bottles to open over Christmas, mulled wine recipes and so much more. If you're looking forward to a tipple or two over the holidays and want to delve into the wine landscape here in the UK, then this is one for you. You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/maplecanadauk/ for more seasonal recipe inspiration   Follow Luke here https://www.instagram.com/lukeaharbor/   James' recipes are available here: https://www.maplefromcanada.co.uk/benefits-of-maple/ambassadors/james-golding/    Resources mentioned in the interview: Waitrose British wine https://www.waitrosecellar.com/all-wines/all-countries/english-wine The Pig Hotels https://www.thepighotel.com/

12/16/2022

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34 min
06/02/2023

How to eat well during menopause

Brief summary of episode: Menopause is a period of transition that can affect women in a range of different ways. The way in which we respond to the changes can have a lasting impact on the quality of our health. In today's episode we discuss how the food we eat can help us to live well through menopause and beyond. Laura is an award-winning Freelance Registered Nutritionist who specialises in nutrition writing, workplace wellness and nutrition communications.  Laura studied public health and nutrition at the University of Aberdeen.  Now, with over 15-years' experience working in food innovation and academic research she loves reviewing the scientific evidence and translating it into clear messages.   Lynn is a registered nutritionist with many years' experience in public health nutrition and recipe analysis.  Having gained many years experience working in various nutrition positions within the UK civil service, she is now works independently, writing, delivering courses and developing recipes. Lynn and Laura have published their new book 'Eating well for menopause' and are here to tell us about it. Bullet points of key topics. 3.08 Topic #1 The need for a book on eating well for menopause Women were coming them with questions about what to shop, cook and eat to help deal with the menopause transition. The pair started out with a selection of digital downloads which then became the book. 5.48 Topic #2 The core areas covered by the book Hot flushes and Sleep issues as these are most common reported issues during menopause and the book covers other topics including hydration and body image. 20.11 Topic #3 Mediterranean diet as a recommended way of cooking and eating What the Med diet is beneficial for - eg Heart, Weight management and Mood. Beans and pulses and fruits and vegetables, not just fresh but canned and frozen 26.00 Topic #4 Healthy hydration Hydration and how some women may avoid drinking due to bladder issues and what the implications of this may be on health/other symptoms. Take home points Eat more soya and follow a Mediterranean pattern of eating Diversify your plant foods Hydration – keep well hydrated Notes: NB: this information does not replace personalised advice from a Health Care Professional Further Resources: Eating Well for Menopause: Advice and recipes to improve your health and well-being By Dr Laura Wyness and Lynn Burns Available from online and high street bookstores from June 2023 Our Let's Talk Food 'Eating Well for Menopause' series of online courses for women: https://letstalkfood.thinkific.com/pages/menopause Dr Laura Wyness: Twitter @laura_wyness Instagram @drlaurawyness Lynn Burns: Twitter @LynnBurnsRNutr Instagram @lynnburnsnutrition

06/02/2023

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36 min

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