Business Noodles

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Business Noodles

Success stories to shape your business thinking. We’re fascinated by business people and what makes them tick and in each episode, we meet entrepreneurs and business leaders with interesting stories to tell. Our host, Mark Greaves, corporate finance partner at PKF Francis Clark, talks to guests who have built successful businesses, finding out what drives them and what they have learned from the challenges they faced along the way. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or simply interested in the world of business, we think you’ll enjoy listening to their stories.

  1. 30/10/2024

    Mission leadership – Andrew Pooley from Torbridge Capital

    After serving as an infantry reservist in Afghanistan, Andrew Pooley managed and grew businesses in the patient transport sector, culminating in a sale to a private equity-backed buyer following a successful turnaround. Now, as CEO and founder of Torbridge Capital, he invests in healthcare and learning and development businesses. In this episode, Andrew shares his career story and reveals how he has applied a ‘mission leadership’ model in the business world. He also discusses the highs a...

    36min

  2. 16/10/2024

    Building a challenger brand – Will Little from Little’s Coffee Company and Roastworks

    Coffee entrepreneur Will Little shares insights on building a challenger consumer brand, dealing with supermarkets and working with family members. He discusses his experiences running two businesses: flavoured instant coffee specialist Little’s Coffee Company – founded by his parents 35 years ago – and speciality coffee roasters Roastworks. So why not grab your favourite brew and listen to his entertaining story from inside the coffee revolution?

    31min

  3. 02/10/2024

    My life in food and hospitality - Michael Caines

    High-profile chef and entrepreneur Michael Caines shares his career story, from the origins of his passion for food to his numerous business ventures. His journey from talented but wayward college student to acclaimed TV chef sheds light on the ingredients needed for success in the hospitality industry. Having worked with Raymond Blanc and the Williams Formula One team among others, Michael is now chef owner of Lympstone Manor Estate in Devon, as well as being a consultant to ambitious h...

    35min

  4. 18/09/2024

    Producing food in harmony with nature - Abby Allen from Pipers Farm

    Working with small-scale family farms to develop a route to market for food produced in harmony with nature has been Pipers Farm’s mission for 35 years. Abby Allen, farms director and co-author of the Sustainable Meat Cookbook, shares her passion for food and farming as she discusses the value of local supply chains and collaboration between rural businesses. Her story sheds light on challenges for family businesses, including succession planning and working with external investors, as w...

    33min

  5. 04/09/2024

    Secrets of success in the hotel industry – Robin Hutson from The Pig

    Robin Hutson OBE worked at some of the world’s best hotels before launching the successful Hotel du Vin and The Pig hotel groups. Telling the story of his career in hospitality, from starting out as a waiter to pioneering the boutique hotel movement, Robin offers insights on starting, growing and selling businesses. He also shares his views on working with investors, changing trends in hospitality and why culture is key to success.

    33min

  6. 30/08/2024

    Who will we be talking to in our new series?

    The next series of Business Noodles is starting on 4 September so we wanted to let you in on a number of the guests that we will be talking to! Listen to this quick trailer to find out more.In this new series, we will be covering topics such as working with investors, managing succession in a family business, purpose and mission, selling your company and how they have all successfully grown their businesses.

    2min

  7. 24/07/2024

    Special episode: B Corp – balancing profit, people and the planet

    More and more businesses are becoming B Corp certified, with over 7,000 across 160 industries in 90 countries now part of this global movement. In the UK, there are now over 1,500 B Corps, employing more than 85,000 people. All have been recognised for prioritising people and planet in the way they approach making a profit. We have talked to a number of guests about B Corp – explaining what it is, the process of becoming certified and what their businesses have learned. Now we’ve co...

    19min

  8. 12/06/2024

    Balancing conservation and communities - Matt Walpole from Cornwall Wildlife Trust

    Wildlife conservationist Matt Walpole discusses the challenge of balancing conservation, economic development and rural livelihoods.Matt chats about his varied career and why he returned to the South West to join Cornwall Wildlife Trust, which works to conserve and restore nature and wildlife on land and at sea. He also explores how we can all make a difference.His career highlights include leading a UN programme focusing on biodiversity and the value of the ecosystem being at the heart of de...

    35min
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Success stories to shape your business thinking. We’re fascinated by business people and what makes them tick and in each episode, we meet entrepreneurs and business leaders with interesting stories to tell. Our host, Mark Greaves, corporate finance partner at PKF Francis Clark, talks to guests who have built successful businesses, finding out what drives them and what they have learned from the challenges they faced along the way. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or simply interested in the world of business, we think you’ll enjoy listening to their stories.

Informações

  • Criado por
    PKF Francis Clark
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2024
  • Episódios
    38
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Business Noodles
  • Site do podcast
    Business Noodles

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