Thriving Three Counties

Dan Barker
Thriving Three Counties

Dan Barker interviews inspiring business people and entrepreneurs within the three counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. We hear their stories, how they started running their own business, as well as the successes, failures and lessons learnt along the way. The aim of the podcast is to inspire others, at the same as connecting more people within this great region of the UK. As a photographer and video producer, Dan gets to meet many different business owners in the area. This is his chance to find out more about the people behind them, what made them choose to 'go it alone' and what they've learnt from their experiences. Connect with Dan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbarkerstudios/ And check out his work here: https://www.danbarkerstudios.com/ You'll find all the episodes and show notes here: https://www.danbarkerstudios.com/podcast

  1. 02/22/2023

    Rather Inventive Marketing Interview - Ben Kinnaird

    This week we're going to turn the tables. I was very lucky to be invited onto a podcast with Ben Kinnaird, who runs a company called Rather Inventive Marketing. It's quite cool what he does. He essentially runs a sort of private podcast, which he puts out to his club members, and his club members are his clients. We had a lot of fun, and covered a lot of subjects from my background to what we do now. Hope you enjoy! KEEP READING IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT ABOUT SOMETHING THAT I'M REALLY EXCITED ABOUT. I want to tell you about the new “Thriving Three Counties Mastermind Community” that we've launched this year. What is it all about? Thanks for asking!­ Well in short, we're a group of generous entrepreneurs based in the three counties committed to helping each other learn, grow and develop so we can all live rich, happy and fulfilled lives. So what makes it different to your typical networking group? It’s not about trying to meet people and get business. It’s more than that. Together this exclusive group will support each other and help each other to learn and grow. The mastermind format is something that I’ve been a part of for many, many years and I think this one has got huge potential to become ‘the group’ in the three counties that everyone wants to be a part of in the future. We are currently taking on founding members, so if you'd like to be part of it, then please do get in touch – see link below, or email me at danbarkerstudios.com and we'll get information across to you soon. - Dan https://www.subscribepage.com/ttc-founding-member

    58 min
  2. 02/15/2023

    Work Life Balance - Dan Barker

    Does Work Life Balance Even Exist? Just a few of my thoughts on the whole work life balance thing that partly came about from one of our mastermind community meet ups. If you're interested in the group then give me a shout and I'll give you all the details. Remember, you can find links to all the episodes and show notes over at www.danbarkerstudios.com. If you've enjoyed today's show, please leave us a review. It helps other people find the show and connect with people in the region. All right. Until next time. ....Oh yes! One more thing. let me tell you about the new “Thriving Three Counties Mastermind Community” that we've launched this year. What is it all about? Thanks for asking!­ Well in short, we're a group of generous entrepreneurs based in the three counties committed to helping each other learn, grow and develop so we can all live rich, happy and fulfilled lives. So what makes it different to your typical networking group? It’s not about trying to meet people and get business. It’s more than that. Together this exclusive group will support each other and help each other to learn and grow. The mastermind format is something that I’ve been a part of for many, many years and I think this one has got huge potential to become ‘the group’ in the three counties that everyone wants to be a part of in the future. We are currently taking on founding members, so if you'd like to be part of it, then please do get in touch – see link below, or email me at danbarkerstudios.com and we'll get information across to you soon. - Dan https://www.subscribepage.com/ttc-founding-member

    13 min
  3. Spotting Opportunities To Make A Difference - Jon Johnson

    01/25/2023

    Spotting Opportunities To Make A Difference - Jon Johnson

    If you've heard the story of me finding my niche in photography a number of years ago, you'll have heard about today's guest, Jon Johnson already. While battling myself, trying to make the photography business work so I could leave my day job, I decided to ask on LinkedIn what struggles people had had when working with commercial photographers. Jon generously answered and even agreed to chat on the phone to talk me through his experiences. His response that day led me to pursuing a niche in photography and now video, which had a dramatic impact on my business and ability to succeed. Now, 4 or 5 years later, we've become good friends and having heard his story, I understand that this generous act of giving his time to me that day is something that comes naturally and is repeated often. Jon is an entrepreneur at heart, having set up his first business aged 16. Brought up on a family farm he forged his path in agricultural consultancy and agronomy. His passion for the development of people led to the successful Education Training Centre for young people developed in 2009, which came about due to another one of his generous acts - this time trying to understand and help a young person who was causing trouble on the street outside his house. Jon has also undertaken property development projects and engaged in politics at local and national levels whilst developing a consultancy business working with a wide range of sectors. In 2015 Jon founded his current business Mountain Perspective, blending business support and the outdoor environment. Today Mountain Perspective fulfils a range of commercial contracts. He also works with several charities and social enterprises, and is an Enterprise Advisor for Hereford and Ludlow and North Shropshire College, and an Advisor for Young Enterprise. Jon holds a BSc in Business Management, Teacher training qualification, and is currently studying for his master’s in psychology. Website is www.mountainperspective.co.uk LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-johnson-ltd

    1h 8m

Ratings & Reviews

5
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3 Ratings

About

Dan Barker interviews inspiring business people and entrepreneurs within the three counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. We hear their stories, how they started running their own business, as well as the successes, failures and lessons learnt along the way. The aim of the podcast is to inspire others, at the same as connecting more people within this great region of the UK. As a photographer and video producer, Dan gets to meet many different business owners in the area. This is his chance to find out more about the people behind them, what made them choose to 'go it alone' and what they've learnt from their experiences. Connect with Dan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbarkerstudios/ And check out his work here: https://www.danbarkerstudios.com/ You'll find all the episodes and show notes here: https://www.danbarkerstudios.com/podcast

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