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The Business Spotlight Series

The Business Spotlight Series
One of the world's largest local business education series! Bringing local leaders into the spotlight since 2021! This series is all about sharing the journeys of successful business owners like yourself and the challenges faced along the way. This is a perfect opportunity to learn from others and be inspired to start your own business! www.businessspotlightseries.com
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PUSHING TECHNOLOGICAL BOUNDARIES | With Jason Surguy and David Rivers | The Business Spotlight

A really enjoyable interview with Jason from Siltech. It amazes me how many brilliant businesses the UK has and this is one. Siltech develops and manufactures smart inks, lacquers and labels for sale into the printing, packaging, security (brand protection, traceability, tamper-evidence), medical sterilisation, heat and radiation curing, food retorting, coding & marking, etc, sectors. In business for over 40 years they push the technological boundaries. Fascinating! You can get in touch with...

Jan 23, 202512 min

INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO PERSONALISED MEDICINE | With Jobby John and Heather Frierson | The Business Spotlight

In this episode of the Business Spotlight Podcast, host Heather Frierson sits down with Jobby John, founder and CEO of Nimbus Health Care, to discuss the future of healthcare in America. Jobby, a pharmacy owner and president of the Texas Pharmacy Association, delves into the challenges facing the current healthcare system, including the rising costs of prescription drugs and the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in fueling these price hikes. He also shares his vision for a more accessible...

Jan 23, 202536 min

BUILDING SUCCESS IN THE REFURBISHMENT INDUSTRY | With Shaun Cook and Mick Corrigan | The Business Spotlight

Shaun Cook is the MD of North Coat Ltd, who are a powder coating and refurbishment business, treating items ranging from industrial engineering to domestic. You can get in touch with Shaun here on LinkedIn: / shaun-cook-6a8842138 🔔 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 #businesslesson #businesses...

Jan 23, 20259 min

BUSINESS IS ONE BIG DESIGN PROJECT | With Kristy Sieve and Todd Rodden | The Business Spotlight

Kristy Sieve is the President & Partner of the Mertz Design Studio, a design firm focused primarily on consumer products with a strong track record of working with highly respected brands and emerging brands ready to take off. She shares how they have developed relationships with renown brands and celebrities such as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Michelle Obama in the launch of their offerings. Culture is the driver of good work and an emphasis at Mertz. She shares multiple ways in which the...

Jan 23, 202527 min

MANAGING GROWTH IN A REMOTE-FIRST COMPANY | With Ian Singer and Kay Cote | The Business Spotlight

🎙️ Welcome to the Business Spotlight Series! In this episode, host Kay Cote sits down with Ian Singer, CEO and President of Library Pass, to uncover the realities of entrepreneurship. Join us as Ian shares his journey from private equity leadership to running a mission-driven business that’s transforming library access with innovative digital content. Discover the "why" behind Library Pass and its flagship product, Comics Plus, providing unlimited access to graphic novels, comics, and manga. Ia...

Jan 23, 202520 min

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SELF-BELIEF AND A STRONG FOUNDATION | With Hannah Darby and Simon Marshall | The Business Spotlight

Join Simon Marshall as he interviews Hannah Darby, Founder and Director of HD Marketing, a creative agency specialising in marketing for the property industry. Hannah shares her journey from employee to business owner, starting HD Marketing in 2010 after her previous company scaled down. She discusses the evolution of her business, the challenges of managing growth, and the importance of adapting to market changes. From offering comprehensive services like digital campaigns and signage to implem...

Jan 23, 202519 min

THE IMPORTANCE OF RESILIENCE AND LEARNING FROM FAILURE | With Ryan Atkinson and Heather Frierson | The Business Spotlight

Welcome to the Business Spotlight Podcast! In this episode, Heather sits down with Ryan Atkinson, the innovative 25-year-old founder of Spacebar Visuals from Austin, Texas. Ryan shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his decision to leave his job after achieving financial stability and clear goals. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of running Spacebar Visuals, a company that specializes in creating explainer videos, product demos, customer testimonials, event videos, and invest...

Jan 23, 202528 min

PERSEVERANCE, ETHICAL VALUES & A FAMILY-FIRST MINDSET | With Ricardo Casas and Kay Cote | The Business Spotlight

Join host Kay Cote in this inspiring episode of the Business Spotlight Series as she sits down with Ricardo Casas, founder and CEO of Fahrenheit Marketing and Trek Notion. Ricardo shares his remarkable journey from growing up in poverty in Brazil to building a thriving business in the United States. Discover how his perseverance, ethical values, and family-first mindset shaped his entrepreneurial path. In this episode, you'll hear: The challenges and triumphs of starting a business during the 20...

Jan 23, 202525 min

ACCOUNTING WITH HEART | Natalie Pieri and Alida Niehaus | The Business Spotlight

In this Business Spotlight, Alida Niehaus interviews Natalie Pieri, a seasoned chartered certified accountant with over 20 years in the industry. Natalie shares her journey of starting her accounting practice 10 years ago, the challenges of breaking into a male-dominated field, and how she built a thriving business while raising two children as a single parent. Natalie offers invaluable advice on: Building a supportive network. Overcoming recruitment challenges. Managing finances during tough ec...

Jan 23, 202523 min

EMPOWERING BUSINESSES OF EVERY SCALE | With Martin Duffy and Kevin O'Keeffe | The Business Spotlight

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 20, 202547 min

REDEFINING FLEXIBLE WORKING FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES | With Helen Wright and David Rivers | The Business Spotlight

In this episode of the Spotlight Business Podcast, we’re joined by Helen Wright, founder of 9-2-3 Jobs. Since 2015, Helen has been connecting highly experienced professionals seeking flexible work arrangements with businesses eager to access top-tier talent. Helen’s passion for creating win-win opportunities has helped countless companies thrive by matching the right candidate to the right role while empowering individuals to achieve a better work-life balance. Tune in to hear Helen’s inspiring ...

Jan 20, 202524 min

CASH IS KING (OR QUEEN) | With Dimple Khagram and Mark Sharp | The Business Spotlight

Purple Beard is an award-winning EdTech company, and they have recently received an Ofsted 'good' rating as a training provider. They have trained over nine hundred individuals since their inception in January 2021, seventy percent of whom have either moved into a new role or increased their earning potential. Their journey began with a vision, sparked by the realisation that traditional training methods were falling short in preparing individuals for the challenges of the modern world. It was t...

Jan 20, 202517 min

FOSTERING COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS | With Ian Green and Scott Millar | The Business Spotlight

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, 202510 min

I SEE BUSINESS LIKE A BIG JIGSAW PUZZLE | With Dorian Nineberg and Mark Sharp | The Business Spotlight

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, 202519 min

PEOPLE DO BUSINESS WITH PEOPLE | With Adam Chappell and Mark Sharp | The Business Spotlight

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, 202558 min

BE RISK AVERSE BUT MOVE FORWARD | With Carl Hopwood and Mick Corrigan | The Business Spotlight

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, 202516 min

I AM A STRONG ADVOCATE FOR RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES | With Daniel Greenall and David Rivers | The Business Spotlight

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, 202527 min

WE KNOW WE ARE GOING TO BE BIG! | With Nina Dvorak-Lawless and Scott MacMeans | The Business Spotlight

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, 202525 min

THE JOURNEY OF A BUSINESS TRUSTED BY MANY | With Stephen Loftus and Tim Roberts | The Business Spotlight

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, 202520 min

THE VALUE OF REINVESTMENT | With Shweta Dowlot-Maulayah and Simon Marshall | The Business Spotlight

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, 202527 min

GAIN AS MUCH BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AS YOU CAN | With Sam Clark and Mark Sharp | The Business Spotlight

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, 202519 min

REVOLUTIONISING THE WAY WE THINK ABOUT FITNESS | With Sam Decombel and David Rivers | The Business Spotlight

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, 202523 min

DO THIS TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY IN BUSINESS | With Jonathan Reed and Simon Marshall | The Business Spotlight

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, 202522 min

WELCOME TO HEALTHCARE | With Melissa Overstreet and Scott MacMeans | The Business Spotlight

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, 202533 min

YOU WILL MAKE LOTS OF MISTAKES BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS | With Karim Kassam and Sonali Nigam | The Business Spotlight

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, 202519 min

YOU NEED THIS TO MAKE ANY RUNNING BUSINESS WORK | With Kay Man Beng and Sonali Nigam | The Business Spotlight

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, 202513 min

BEYOND THE 9-5: OUR JOURNEY TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM | With Jonathan Bennets and Sonali Nigam | The Business Spotlight

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, 202515 min

CORE VALUE FIT IS A NON-NEGOTIABLE | With Dr. Brad Hughes | The Business Spotlight

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, 202523 min

HEART TO SERVE | With Joseph Rinella and Scott MacMeans | The Business Spotlight

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, 202533 min

OUR HIGH STANDARD IS OUR USP | With James Jebson and Mick Corrigan | The Business Spotlight

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, 202510 min
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