Out Of The Frying Pan Podcast

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Discover the inspiring, informative and often incredible stories of people from all walks of life who have taken a leap of faith to change their life and career.

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Episodes

Using Your Existing Skills To Create a Lifestyle Business

Alan Coote and Dorothy Brown Talk to the founder of the Virtual Assistant company 'Just Ask Julie'. She says you may already have the skills you need.

May 03, 2023•26 min

What Colour Are You: Red, Green, Blue or Yellow? Plus Leadership, NLP and 'Jammy Dodgers'.

Award-winning author and executive trainer Dee Clayton chats with Dorothy and Alan about powering up your leadership skills, NLP and 'Jammy Dodgers'.

Mar 22, 2023•33 min

Freelancing or Being Self-Employed Could Be Easier Than You Thought.

Alan and Dorothy talk to Fred Hicks from IPSE (The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) about what they do and how they could help you if you are a freelancer or self-employed or about to start that journey.

Mar 08, 2023•25 min

The Secrets of Becoming a Successful Fundraiser

Fundraisers are an essential part of every great charity. Dorothy and Alan chat to Maria Tidy, who has 15 years experience as a fundraiser across many charities. Listen to her journey and discover how you too could jump into this creative and enormously rewarding career.

Feb 21, 2023•27 min

Catriona Robson's 15 Day Business From Zero

Catriona Robson started a holiday letting business built using her skills from a totally different industry. Listen to her inspirational story and discover how she discovered she already had all the skills she needed.

Nov 22, 2022•26 min

From Door-to-Door Salesman To Multi-Million Pound Property Developer

Dorothy and Alan chat with highly successful property developer John Reynolds. He describes his inspiring journey from selling door to door to multi-million pound property developer.

Nov 21, 2022•25 min

How Famous People Succesfully Change Career

Dorothy and Alan explain how sports stars, entertainers and budding entrepreneurs can successfully totally change their career.

Nov 12, 2022•19 min

Not Everyone Has a Midlife Crisis Like This

Dorothy talks to Alan Coote, whose midlife crisis led him to pack in his corporate role to start a radio station. Not your average midlife crisis.

Oct 12, 2022•17 min

Seven Years Planning to Jump

Dorothy and Helen meet new business owner and amateur sportsman James Bingham. How did a plan made seven years earlier and starting a business at the beginning of the pandemic workout?

May 04, 2022•27 min

Becoming a Freelancer

Dorothy and Helen are joined by Julia Kermode who is a podcaster in her own right but importantly an avid supporter of freelancers and self employed business owners through her business iWork. Julia has lobbied parliament in support of her associates to ensure they get fair support and is not afraid to stand up for what she believes. To find out more about what she is actively fighting for take a listen to this episode.

Apr 21, 2022•25 min

Who is Banksy Anyway?

A new business has been set up to represent the 'original' Bansksy. We chat to Natalie Awcock from the Original Banksy Company about her work and find out that she also has a fascinating and inspirational story.

Apr 14, 2022•17 min

Have you had a "Moment"?

Dorothy and Helen discuss "the moment" with their guest. Helen Davies 10 years ago held a stressful role working within a very different environment. Tune in to hear about her recovery from illness and how that provided her with a completely different business venture. Grab a quiet moment and hear about Helen's serene moments.

Apr 04, 2022•26 min

Let's Get Started

Dorothy and Helen talk about how their inspirational podcast journey started when they both left the pressure cooker of corporate life to run their own businesses. 'It's is like jumping out of the frying pan into the fire!'

Mar 28, 2022•9 min

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