Small Business, Big Network

Liz Drury
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Small Business, Big Network is the podcast for small business owners who want better results from their networking. I'm Liz Drury, a freelance voiceover artist who knows that if you're not working as much as you'd like, then networking could help! The show is a mix of bite sized episodes on networking basics, and interviews with business owners who are successfully using networking to grow. There are lots of inspirational stories that will encourage you to get started or to keep going on your own networking journey.

  1. 6D AGO

    Networking took Clive to the House of Lords!

    On the Small Business Big Network podcast this week you can hear me talking to Clive Bonny. Clive has been in business for over 30 years and operates as a strategic management partner, management mentor and coach, in association with professional bodies, building capacity in private enterprises and public sector for growth and responsible business sustainability. His work focuses on capacity building, IP protection, risk management, equity funding and supply chain growth via national ESG standards. His scope of work includes designing and delivering programmes for fast growth development, commercialising innovations, HR productivity, quality process improvement, merger and acquisition due diligence, and international business development. As you can imagine Clive has an extensive network, and his networking efforts have even taken him to the House of Lords!

    21 min

  2. JAN 26

    Building a referral network through networking with Imogen Ley-Clowes

    Imogen Ley-Clowes is the founder of London-based Immo Studio. Too often, branding looks polished but doesn’t do much. She’s more interested in the stuff that works: sharp strategy, clear structure, and design that grows with the business behind it.  She started Immo Studio to help ambitious teams turn brand confusion into something clear, impactful, and built for what’s next. With over a decade of experience working with startups and global businesses, Imogen likes getting to the heart of what’s not working, untangling the in-between bits, and turning all of it into something strategic, useful, and well-designed. https://www.immostudio.co.uk/

    20 min

  3. JAN 19

    Kevin Crawford: Designing Success

    Kevin Crawford is a life and business strategist for owners of Architecture Practices — specifically small to medium-sized practices with 4 to 16 employees.  He qualified with a degree in Architectural Technology but his real education has been managing a multidisciplinary Practice of Architects, Technologists and Technicians for over 25 years. He knows exactly what it’s like — juggling projects, people, and profit while trying to find the time and headspace to think clearly. From starting out in the family practice at 14 years old to being the driving force behind a successful transition to employee ownership at the age of 41. A 27 year learning journey, a rollercoaster but the blood, sweat and tears make a story that can now help others. Though his new venture, Designing Success, Kevin has created a framework that helps practice owners go from burnout to balance — starting with the person, not just the business. His experience is that when you’re healthier and happier in all areas of life, you become stronger, more focused, and far more effective in business. www.designingsuccess.co.uk www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-crawford-a1516158

    25 min

  4. JAN 12

    The Business Physicist: Networking is an Art not a Science

    Serge Santos began his career in physics, earning a PhD before completing a Master’s in Finance at London Business School. He went on to build a successful career as a strategy consultant, investment banker, and hedge fund professional — managing global investments before turning his analytical mindset toward entrepreneurship in 2013. Today, Serge leads Bedrock Enterprises — a group of interconnected businesses that include the fintech lender Funding Alternative Group, the industrial distributor Compressed Air Centre, and Calms Solutions UK, a smart-energy venture helping manufacturers reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint. www.linkedin.com/in/santosserge https://fundingalternative.co.uk https://compressedair.co.uk https://calms.com

    21 min

  5. JAN 5

    A network in the world of elite sports

    Raj Thiruchelvarajah is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hytro, the leading human health and performance company known for producing the first wearable Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) garment. After 15 years in global finance and consulting, Raj left the corporate world to build something more purposeful: bringing a proven but complex science out of labs and into everyday sport. Today, Hytro is trusted by over 300 elite teams across the Premier League, NFL, NBA, Formula 1 and rugby, and is even being tested by NASA and SpaceX. Raj’s leadership is rooted in listening, learning from different cultures, and surrounding himself with experts to drive meaningful, long-term impact. hytro.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/hytro/posts/?feedView=all https://www.linkedin.com/in/raj-thiruchelvarajah-89a8b522/ https://www.instagram.com/hytro_/

    18 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    Want to buy a business? Get out networking!

    David Barnett's specialism is helping people to buy (and sell) businesses, and though he's based in Canada he's able to help people around the world. He encourages his clients to network in the right places so that they meet the people who might be wanting to sell the kind of business they want to buy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbarnettmoncton/ www.davidcbarnett.com

    24 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    HR, L&D and networking with Lydia Charilaou

    Lydia Charilaou is the Founder and CEO of Labyrinth Consultants, where she helps scaling tech teams embed cultures of belonging that people choose to stay in. With 15+ years in L&D and People roles across global industries, Lydia brings a human-centred design lens to retention translating behavioural insight into habit-based systems that future-proof growth. Her work equips leaders to spot quiet churn, foster psychological safety, and build learning environments where people thrive. Lydia’s working style is warm, curious, and grounded in real-world complexity sparking honest conversations and co-creating solutions that stick.https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-charilaou/

    25 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Dan Willers: From Aardman to the Animate Devon CIC

    Dan Willers is the founder of Yellow Mouse Studios based in Devon. As a 2D and 3D designer and animator he has worked for some of the coolest companies around including Aardman and Paramount. As well as Yellow Mouse, Dan also runs a Community Interest Company, 'Animate Devon', to support the animation and creative community in the county. This provides talks and education, skill sharing, project collaboration, work opportunities and other support/outreach projects to everyone who is on the journey into animation. Whether that's a student, a graduate or a 20's years in professional. Website: Yellowmousestudios.co.uk Website: Animatingdevon.com https://www.instagram.com/yellowmousestudios/ linkedin.com/company/yellow-mouse-studios-ltd This episode is very kindly sponsored by The Content Consultancy, founded by Content Confidence Coach, Kate Llewellyn. Tell me, are you a business owner who finds content creation overwhelming or inconsistent? It's time to stop doing what you think you "should" or "must." It's time to start doing your marketing, your way! Kate helps serious entrepreneurs and business leaders cut through the noise to build a powerful content strategy that actually drives growth. Join her membership, The Confident Content Creators Club, for the structure and clarity you need to Plan with Purpose and Create Content with Confidence. Ready for an immediate mindset shift? Grab Kate’s free, four-day Content Confidence Audio Series. It’s designed to instantly help you identify your limiting beliefs and the specific barriers stopping your content creation success. Sign up today and stop letting self-doubt drive your business marketing: thecontentconsultancy.com/content-confidence-audio

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Small Business, Big Network is the podcast for small business owners who want better results from their networking. I'm Liz Drury, a freelance voiceover artist who knows that if you're not working as much as you'd like, then networking could help! The show is a mix of bite sized episodes on networking basics, and interviews with business owners who are successfully using networking to grow. There are lots of inspirational stories that will encourage you to get started or to keep going on your own networking journey.

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  • Creator
    Liz Drury
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    267
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Liz Drury
  • Show Website
    Small Business, Big Network