In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, we’re excited to feature Ian Green, Managing Director of GRN Search Group. With five years of industry experience and 18 months as a business owner, Ian has established a niche in helping UK and Ireland-based companies attract top-tier talent. His success stems from fostering collaborative partnerships between clients and candidates, offering strategic solutions to address recruitment challenges. Ian also shares key lessons from his entrepreneuri...
Jan 20, 2025•10 min
FBSE is a privately owned company, which is funded by high net worth individuals who have worked with the company for many years. The benefit of this is that they do not have to rely on computer algorithms or a funding line from a large bank which are often extremely restrictive. FBSE has built up a reputation for being honest, trustworthy and once they agree to offer on a loan application they will try and be as flexible as possible to make sure the loan complete. You can get in touch with Dori...
Jan 20, 2025•19 min
At Beagle Media, they have been making distinct, issue based video content around the world for over ten years. Content that aims to inspire and inform audiences, leading to behavioural change. Across all platforms, from social campaigns to big screen events, they support fast growth companies and institutions, especially around fundraising, investor relations and company vision. They also support internal comms challenges, which are more important than ever. You can get in touch with Adam Chapp...
Jan 20, 2025•58 min
Carl Hopwood is the Founder and Managing Director of Oato, which is a UK manufactured fresh and chilled oat milk, made from British oats. The brand has recently won a Gold Award at The Grocer's New Product & Packaging Awards 2024 AND has just been listed in over 220 Waitrose stores which is in addition to being listed in Booth's Supermarkets. Carl and the Oato brand are definitely going places! You can get in touch with Carl here on LinkedIn: / carl-hopwood 🔔 Want your business to be featur...
Jan 20, 2025•16 min
In this episode of the Spotlight Business Podcast, we’re joined by Daniel Greenall, the owner of Oxford Vapours Ltd, a leading retail business specialising in vaping products. Since its founding in 2012, Daniel has grown the company expanding the business to encompass three physical retail sites, an Amazon store, an eBay store, and a dedicated B2B platform, alongside the successful e-liquid brand Ohm Boy TM. As one of four directors of The UKVIA, Daniel is a strong advocate for responsible pract...
Jan 20, 2025•27 min
We Know We Are Going to Be Big! I have to agree with Nina, Mugsy Bakes is going to be huge!!! I mean, how is a delicious, convenient dessert that is easy to make, health aware, and gluten & dairy free not going to be a big deal?!? It just has to be!!!! Nina Dvorak-Lawless from Mugsy Bakes sat down to talk about the business she co-founded with her friend and fellow healthcare provider, Devon Climer. Nina and Devon come from a place of caring. As healthcare providers, caregivers they’ve seen ...
Jan 20, 2025•25 min
Brilliant interview with Stephen Loftus from Wattbike. Detailing his journey and the companies journey. Founded in 2008 the stats below say it all. A British success story Wattbikes are used by 1000+ Elite sports teams across the globe 500+ Olympic medallists since 2008 20 2022/23 premier league teams 28/31 2012 Olympics track cycling medials won by athletes who trained on a wattbike. 11 Boxing world champions 12 Champions League winning teams 10k+ Professional athletes 6/6 6 nations rugby teams...
Jan 20, 2025•20 min
Join Simon Marshall as he interviews Shweta Maulayah, Managing Director of Maucare Services, a home care provider delivering high-quality, responsive, and innovative care solutions. Shweta shares her inspiring journey from studying in the UK to falling in love with the care industry and building her own successful business. They discuss her innovative "Uber Care" system to overcome recruitment challenges, her approach to treating employees like family, and the importance of empathy in care. Shwe...
Jan 20, 2025•27 min
Clarks Construction is a leading principal contractor, specialising in commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential refurbishment and new builds. With over 50 years of industry expertise, we are proud to be an award-winning main contractor, renowned for our impeccable standards, client-focused service, and expert capabilities across all facets of construction. Our unique approach to partnering with clients has allowed us to build a distinguished reputation for excellence and collaborat...
Jan 16, 2025•19 min
In this episode of the Spotlight Business Podcast, we’re joined by Sam Decombel, co-founder and CEO of FitnessGenes Ltd, a pioneer in fitness genomics. FitnessGenes has developed a patented model that integrates DNA analysis with lifestyle factors to provide personalised exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle recommendations. Sam shares how the company’s mission to empower people to live longer, healthier, and happier lives is revolutionising the way we think about fitness and wellbeing. Join us as ...
Jan 16, 2025•23 min
Join Simon Marshall as he interviews Jon Reed, Managing Director and shareholder of Amron Architectural, a specialist in creative metal solutions for architects and interior designers. Jon shares his inspiring journey and discusses the challenges of transitioning from employee to employer, managing staff effectively, and aligning team roles with the company’s vision. The conversation also explores the importance of investing in bespoke systems to improve efficiency, empowering team members throu...
Jan 16, 2025•22 min
That’s what Melissa Overstreet says to those looking to work in the healthcare field. It is not for everyone. Melissa Overstreet from PRN Staffing Services has a history of exceptional service in healthcare. She started when she was 16. She’s been to many different facilities and destination locations across the country learning about the industry and what it takes to serve the chaotic environment that is healthcare. PRN Staffing Services is a PRN agency. That means they are the agency hospitals...
Jan 16, 2025•33 min
Join us as we sit down with Karim Kassam, the visionary leader behind Horwood House Hotel Ltd. In this insightful interview, Karim shares his inspiring journey and the secrets to his success. Discover how a humble attitude and a strong team-oriented approach have propelled Horwood House Hotel to new heights. Karim discusses the importance of leading by example, fostering a positive work culture, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the worl...
Jan 16, 2025•19 min
Helping with our clients with their needs is fundamental to what we do, work colleague sharing your vision in building successful business is very helpful. You can get in touch with Kay Man Beng here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-man-b... 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #bu...
Jan 16, 2025•13 min
Discover the inspiring journey of Johnathan Bennetts, the driving force behind Guru Technology Ltd. In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, host Sonali Nigam delves into the secrets of Johnathan's success. Learn how a combination of relentless hard work, a touch of obsession, and a strong support system have propelled Guru Technology Ltd. to new heights. Gain valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by this innovative company. Key Takeaways: The power of perseverance an...
Jan 16, 2025•15 min
Dr. Brad Hughes, Founder & CEO of Vision Dental Partners, is a third-generation dentist who has been delivering smiles for over 17 years. A proud Indiana University School of Dentistry grad, he launched Vision Dental Partners in 2019, now an 8-location dental group spanning Indiana and South Carolina. Passionate about team-building and leadership, Dr. Hughes thrives on helping others grow both personally and professionally. Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, he’s combi...
Jan 16, 2025•23 min
Joseph Rinella from The Rinella Legacy Group, along with his wife, has created a financial services firm with a purpose. The story of Rinella Legacy Group is a story of resilience and a fight to leave a legacy through service to others. The legacy they are building is for their children, their grandchildren, and the families of all of those they serve every day. For Joe, his wife, and the entire team legacy starts with relationships and is completed through results. Joe is at the center of a mil...
Jan 16, 2025•33 min
James Jebson is the Founder and Managing Director of E6 Creative who specialise in social media management, photography and film making. James and his wife, Beth, are degree qualified photographers, from which their flair for business acumen has pointed them in the natural and complimentary direction of social media and a customer retention of 100%. You can get in touch with James Jebson here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jebsoncre... 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next B...
Jan 16, 2025•10 min
Martin is a co-founder of Hibernia Venture Labs. Hibernia Venture Labs has a pan European presence and is headquartered in Dublin. Founded in 2021, Hibernia Venture Labs currently have 140 employed and expect to grow substantially over the next year. Hibernia Venture Labs are empowering businesses of every scale with tailored technology solutions Hibernia Venture Labs specialise in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses, regardless of their s...
Jan 15, 2025•47 min
In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, we feature Valerie Ludlow, Chief Executive and Chief Strategy Officer of ASG & Partners, a Belfast-based advertising and events agency. With 25 years of experience in the communications industry and 14 years with ASG, Valerie has risen through the ranks, from Advertising Account Director to Chief Executive. She thrives on the diversity of the agency’s work, helping businesses view their customers from fresh perspectives while fostering a supp...
Jan 15, 2025•21 min
In this episode of the Business Spotlight Podcast, Chris Sunseri, a former corporate employee turned small business owner, shares his journey of acquiring South Austin Metals and navigating the challenges of transitioning from a large corporation to managing a local business. Chris reveals his unique approach to business growth, from building strong vendor relationships to optimizing operations for efficiency. He also discusses the hybrid model of South Austin Metals, which combines steel sales ...
Jan 13, 2025•44 min
In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, we’re thrilled to feature Tim Lewis, Managing Director of Humberston Group. With 30 years in the recruitment sector, Tim has navigated the industry’s highs and lows with resilience and adaptability. Establishing the company in Northern Ireland in 2017 and finding a niche in construction recruitment, he had to refocus his business toward the Republic of Ireland in response to the challenges of Brexit. Now, he’s aiming to re-establish a foothold in...
Jan 13, 2025•20 min
Adam Zimmerman from Design House (IDEAL) is a man with a vision to disrupt a longstanding marketing tool, the printed weekly circular! The team at Design House (IDEAL) sees the old school printed circular that shows up in your mailbox for the local grocery store as a relic. Data shows people are not using them to make buying decisions let alone taking them past the trash barrel and onto the kitchen counter. So how do you bring customers back into the fold as a grocery store or retail merchant? T...
Jan 13, 2025•34 min
In this Business Spotlight, we get to speak with David Teifer, owner and founder of Lead Vision. Having started 17 years ago, he highlights some of the changes in digital marketing and speaks to the changes in employee priorities over the years. You'll hear several times where David expresses his gratitude for and relationship with his team. Though he can't imagine not being an owner at this point, he admits how lonely and scary it can be at the top. Among the many nuggets he shares, David recom...
Jan 13, 2025•19 min
In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, we’re delighted to feature Gordon McElroy, founder and director of MKB Law. With 35 years in the industry and 20 years leading his practice, Gordon has honed a focus on serving SMEs within the commercial sector, tailoring services specifically for business owners. He shares insights on how the legal landscape has evolved, emphasising the importance of understanding your market, staying calm under pressure and building strong client relationships....
Jan 13, 2025•14 min
At Regard Law Group, we are deeply committed to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Our team of highly skilled Lexington personal injury attorneys and business law attorneys are dedicated to delivering proactive and tenacious representation while also providing a personalized touch to your case. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer innovative legal solutions in Kentucky tailored to meet your unique needs. We understand the importance of addressing legal matters promptly an...
Jan 13, 2025•29 min
Join us in this insightful episode of the Business Spotlight series, as Andy Hemming sits down with Dan Kinsella, Managing Director of Weatherit, a UK-based company specialising in high-quality garden and landscaping products. Dan shares the journey of Weatherit, from its inception to its impressive growth over the past four years, achieving 50% growth annually. Listeners will learn how Weatherit stands out in a competitive market with a focus on quality and UK manufacturing, the importance of h...
Jan 13, 2025•17 min
Welcome to the Business Spotlight Series hosted by Kay Cote! In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Jim Donnelly, co-founder and CEO of Humanaut Health, a company revolutionizing the health optimization space. Jim shares his inspiring entrepreneurial story, the challenges and triumphs of business ownership, and the innovative vision behind Humanoid. 🚀 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The mission of Humanoid: adding 20+ healthy years to people’s lives through proactive, hol...
Jan 13, 2025•27 min
IBC Simply renowned in shaking up beverages in food service for over 25 years, continues to have phenomenal growth with its brands Simply and Dinoshakes. As part of this growth, they made the strategic acquisition of March Foods. March Foods is one of the UK’s leading co-packing and co-manufacturing entities, and they work with many leading household names. IBC Simply had already been working successfully together with March Foods for many years, and the synergy between product and manufacturing...
Jan 13, 2025•19 min
Chris Mayne is the Managing Director of Frosberg Services who work in the field of technology and engineering services. They create bespoke solutions in a broad range of markets for mission critical needs around Positioning, Navigation and Timing. You can get in touch with Chris Mayne here on LinkedIn: / chris-mayne-8a025b22 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website: https://www.businessspotlightseries.com #business ...
Jan 13, 2025•13 min
