17 episodes
Who's Hot Desking Who's Hot Desking
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Who's Hot Desking is a podcast for business owners, sole traders, and entrepreneurs across Beds, Herts, and Bucks. We are your hosts, Ben and Carl from Bedford, and we're each on a journey from freelancer to founder of a local business. Every few weeks, we'll be releasing a brand new episode where we welcome one local business owner or entrepreneur to talk about how they got their big break. We'll also gain an insight into their tips and tricks to help you, and us, on our journeys. For exclusive content and more, head to Instagram and follow @whoshotdesking for trailers and snippets. You'll also keep up to date with what's happening every day. #whoshotdesking
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#016 Look after your boundaries, set your working hours and stick to them - Suzanne Brydon
Suzanne has been in the coaching world for 20 years, helping individuals and small businesses flourish. As we get to know Suzanne and learn about her coaching business, we gain an insight into her view of success, and how it comes from hard work, passion and personality.
Learn more about Suzanne by visiting https://www.suzannebrydon.co.uk/
Podcast hosted by...
Ben from: https://contentcraving.co.uk/
Carl from: https://crdone.digital/ -
#015 Networking is not about selling, it's about building relationships - Andy Bargery
Persistence pays off, just ask Andy and Matt Bargery from MAW! The brothers have been running Modern Architecture Workshop (MAW) for two years and specialise in designing energy-efficient buildings – from houses to hotels. They emphasise the need for business owners to have a clear strategy, purpose, and vision!
Learn more about MAW by visiting https://www.maw.design/
Podcast hosted by...
Ben from: https://contentcraving.co.uk/
Carl from: https://crdone.digital/ -
#014 Growing up in a family that supports you, sacrifices their own time and energy to help you succeed – it's literally priceless - Gabs Pearson
If you’re from Bedford, then there’s no way you haven’t heard of our guests Gabs and Matt Pearson from Foxy Wings! With 30 employees, the team will soon be celebrating their one-year anniversary, and their story of scaling is a seriously impressive feat! Whether you're a regular face at Foxy, always tucking into their divine wings and craft beer, or just want to learn more about their journey so far, the challenges they've faced and the goals they've smashed, this one is for you! 💜
Learn more about Foxy Wings by visiting https://www.foxywings.co.uk/
Podcast hosted by...
Ben from: https://contentcraving.co.uk/
Carl from: https://crdone.digital/ -
#013 Create authentic content in the moment – don't over-engineer it - Alice Wainwright
In episode #013, hosts Ben & Carl speak with Alice Wainwright, Co-Founder at RiSE coffee box, about how relentless marketing and naive optimism has helped fuel their journey, building a business 'for coffee lovers, from coffee lovers'. You'll also hear about RiSE's mission to give people a fun and exciting way to discover and taste new varieties of speciality coffee from a world of roasters and regions.
Learn more about RiSE by visiting https://www.risecoffeebox.co.uk/
Podcast hosted by...
Ben from: https://contentcraving.co.uk/
Carl from: https://crdone.digital/ -
#012 If you are not intentionally creating culture, it creates itself - Carly Cook
We're thrilled to have Carly Cook join us for #012! We talk about 'quiet quitting' and how businesses of all sizes can create a culture of engagement, which is a core component of satisfaction and productivity at work. Carly also talks about her startup journey, and how she found a niche while gaining experience on her own terms!
Learn more about Carly and her work by visiting https://www.carlycookcreative.com/
Podcast hosted by...
Ben from: https://contentcraving.co.uk/
Carl from: https://crdone.digital/ -
#011 Bedford is great place, constantly punching above its weight! - Paul Hutchinson
In our season 2 opener, we speak to Paul Hutchinson from Bedford Independent – a local news outlet across Bedfordshire. They’ve been going strong for four years and have a team of three directors, freelancers and volunteers. We talk to Paul about their journey and how success comes from constantly seeking a different way of doing things – refusing to settle for the norm!
Learn more about Bedford Independent by visiting https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk
Podcast hosted by...
Ben from: https://contentcraving.co.uk/
Carl from: https://crdone.digital/