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Hello and welcome back to another inspiring episode of ScaleUp Radio! I’m Granger Forson, your host from BizSmart Gloucestershire. You can learn more about me and my business coaching services at www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk or connect with me on LinkedIn.
In this episode, we delve into the culinary and hospitality journey of Wesley Birch, who has masterfully blended catering expertise with pub management to create thriving businesses.
Wesley Birch, founder of Birch Catering and the thriving Ship Inn Pub, joins us to share his secrets on building a strong team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and quality. From starting Birch Catering in his uncle's kitchen to acquiring and revitalising The Ship Inn Pub during the pandemic,
Wesley’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. His approach to leadership emphasises teamwork, communication, and investing in people, which has led to a successful business model with a turnover of £2.5M and a growing staff that champions quality and community engagement.
Throughout the episode, Wesley discusses the importance of building a team with people who share the business's core values and vision.
He emphasises the significance of hiring through recommendations and nurturing a culture where everyone feels they have a stake in the business's success.
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So, let’s now dive into the inspiring journey of culinary excellence, quality focus, leadership, and a 3 week waiting list for lunch,  with Wesley Birch.
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:
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You can get in touch with Granger here:
grangerf@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/
Wesley can be found here:
info@birchcatering.com
 
Resources:
Bottled Up Blokes podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/1V3GaEsJkglpvMUBvfGawv?si=16bfc2b2d7734269
https://www.instagram.com/
 
 
 

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 that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences.
I’m Kevin Brent and today, I’m excited to interview Lucy Eden, founder of Be In Your Element Events.
Lucy’s company creates unique wellbeing experiences for corporate clients, ranging from yoga sessions to rave yoga with a live harpist.
In just 2.5 years, they’ve worked with clients like Nike and the NHS, thanks to their pool of over 90 “wellbeing warriors.”
Lucy shares her journey, discussing the importance of workplace wellbeing in preventing burnout and boosting productivity.
She opens up about the challenges she faced, from self-doubt to managing cash flow, and her vision for the future, including expanding her team and opening wellness spaces.
Make sure you don’t miss any future episodes by subscribing to ScaleUp Radio wherever
you like to listen to your podcasts.
For now, Tune in for an inspiring conversation on making wellbeing a core part of corporate culture.
 
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/
 
Lucy can be found here:
https://www.yourelementevents.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_beinyourelement_/?hl=en-gb
https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-in-your-element/
 
Resources:
Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/atomic-habits-the-life-changing-million-copy-1-bestseller-james-clear/2458373?ean=9781847941831
52 Ways To Walk by Annabel Streets - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/52-ways-to-walk-the-surprising-science-of-walking-for-wellness-and-joy-one-week-at-a-time-annabel-streets/7073695?ean=9781526656445
Headspace - https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
Calm - https://www.calm.com/
Insight Daily - https://insighttimer.com/

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 that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. I’m Kevin Brent and
Today, we’re joined by Antonio Wedral, co-founder of NOVOS, a specialised e-commerce SEO agency that recently became employee-owned.
In this episode, Antonio shares how NOVOS focuses on proving SEO's value, the transformative journey to employee ownership in 2022, and the benefits of increased motivation and accountability among staff.
We'll explore NOVOS' commitment to transparency, rigorous training, and a strong company culture that attracts top talent. Antonio also discusses their selective 3-stage hiring process and how becoming a B Corp validated their sustainable practices.
Make sure you don’t miss any future episodes by subscribing to ScaleUp Radio wherever
you like to listen to your podcasts.
For now, Tune in for an inspiring conversation about innovation and growth in the SEO industry!
 
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/
 
Antonio can be found here:
linkedin.com/in/antoniowedral
https://thisisnovos.com/
 
Resources:
Found To Leader podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/3qOQuzCqSogdKoFUbySPpt?si=98eacd3566e4464d
Notion app - https://www.notion.so/
Slack - https://slack.com/intl/en-gb/downloads/windows
GMail - https://mail.google.com/
Google Suite - https://workspace.google.com/

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 that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. I’m Kevin Brent and today on the show I’m joined by  by Kam Dovedi, founder of Premier Property. Kam shares his journey in property investment, offering valuable insights on scaling a business.
Key takeaways include:
- Prioritising problem-solving for sustainable success.
- Tailoring investment strategies to specific locations.
- Breaking down big goals into daily tasks.
- Understanding that capital is abundant with the right knowledge.
- Taking calculated risks to protect your business.
We also discuss Premier Property's competitive edge, effective team management, and lessons learned, including the importance of mentorship and proven systems. Kam shares his vision for global expansion and charitable projects.
Make sure you don’t miss any future episodes by subscribing to ScaleUp Radio wherever
you like to listen to your podcasts.
Stay tuned for an episode packed with actionable insights and inspiration!
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/
Kam can be found here:
linkedin.com/in/kamdovedi
 
Resources:
Link for downloads mentioned by Kam Bit.ly/premier992
Am I Being Too Subtle? - https://www.waterstones.com/book/am-i-being-too-subtle/sam-zell/9781591848233
Asana - https://asana.com/

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 that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences.
I’m Kevin Brent and In today's episode, we’re joined by Zahra Jawad, the CEO of Creasallis, a pioneering biotech startup.
Zahra shares her journey of developing innovative antibody solutions to enhance cancer treatments.
With over 18 years of experience in drug development, she sheds light on the lengthy and costly process of bringing a drug to market, the importance of negotiation skills, and the critical role of building a skilled team.
Make sure you don’t miss any future episodes by subscribing to ScaleUp Radio wherever
you like to listen to your podcasts.
Keep listening to learn about Creasallis' groundbreaking work in antibody engineering and Zahra's inspiring entrepreneurial path. Let’s dive in!
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/
 
Zahra can be found here:
https://creasallis.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zahra-jawad-724a2716/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/creasallis/
 
Resources:
Crucial Conversations - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/crucial-conversations-tools-for-talking-when-stakes-are-high-third-edition-joseph-grenny/6198176?ean=9781260474183
Brave New Work - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/brave-new-work-are-you-ready-to-reinvent-your-organization-aaron-dignan/1840358?ean=9780241998731
Feedly - https://feedly.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/nhome/

Hi there, and welcome back to another edition of Scale Up Radio, the podcast inspired by the entrepreneurial scale up system and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others experiences.
I'm Kevin Brent, and this week on the show, we bring you one of our panel discussion episodes, where we look at a particular aspect of scaling up and discuss it with our panel participants.
This time, it's around how we can build valuable businesses.
And in the ever evolving landscape of entrepreneurship and business growth, one principle remains constant, and that's the imperative of building for value. However, you look at value, and there's many different aspects, as you'll hear.
And while the pursuit of immediate profits and rapid expansion often captures the headlines, the true measure of a business success and its ultimate legacy lies in the value that it creates and sustains over time. And in this month's roundtable discussion, that's what we talk about.
We ask our panel participants to discuss what value means for them.
So make sure you don't miss this or any future episodes by subscribing to ScaleUp Radio wherever you like to listen to your podcast.
For now, let's go across to our panel to find out their thoughts on building for value.
 
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/