In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, we’re thrilled to feature Declan Holmes, founder and managing director of Nightcap Event Group. Established in 2013 as a mobile cocktail bar, Nightcap has flourished into a multifaceted enterprise that spans bespoke private cocktail events, festival bars, corporate functions and a thriving hospitality staff agency employing over 150 people. Declan’s vision has not only made Nightcap a go-to name for unforgettable events but has also redefined hos...
Jan 02, 2025•19 min
In this episode of the Business Spotlight Podcast, Heather Frierson interviews Macon Stokes, the CEO of Amplifier, a 3rd party e-commerce logistics provider. Macon shares Amplifier’s innovative approach to e-commerce logistics, focusing on maintaining customer relationships while outsourcing logistics, and details their new system set to launch in 2025. He explains how Amplifier manages inventory, picks, packs, and ships orders, allowing brands to build long-term customer relationships without l...
Jan 02, 2025•39 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 02, 2025•22 min
In this business spotlight interview we hear from Lynn Daniel, Founder and CEO of The Daniel Group. Lynn shares insights on how The Daniel Group helps deliver exceptional experiences that drive growth and customer loyalty. We talk about how shaping the Customer Experience (CX) results in sustainable business growth through better referrals and improved retention. Lynn offers insights on leadership, marketing and team building which overlayed well with the 6 Keys to a Winning Team and 5 Ways to G...
Jan 02, 2025•23 min
For 21+ years, Steven Spurlock has balanced broadcasting and business—because who says you have to pick just one? He’s worked on everything from NFL broadcasts to corporate events, managing labor, productions, and contracts with unions, vendors, and attorneys. Recently, he’s dove deeper into payroll, building on my experience designing data systems for payroll processes. Now he helps businesses simplify workforce management at Payroll Vault in Crown Point as the acting Owner. Businesses report h...
Jan 02, 2025•15 min
In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, we’re proud to feature Joe Donnelly, founder and CEO of TAMHI, a mental health charity born out of a personal loss. Since its started in 2009, Joe has transformed TAMHI from a small community project into a thriving organisation, making a lasting impact on mental health awareness, particularly among young people aged 11-25. Through his work, Joe has learned the importance of leading by example, asking for help and maintaining a healthy work-life ...
Jan 02, 2025•23 min
Tim Smith is the Managing Director of Goodwin Smith and Redfoot Shoes, who are a 4th generation shoemaker, supplying online direct to consumers with a high quality value for money proposition. You can get in touch with Tim Smith here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-s... 🔔 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 #busine...
Jan 02, 2025•10 min
We had a fantastic time with Ellie Dunmore, Managing Director at Penny Price Aromatherapy, on the Business Spotlight with our host Sonali. In this episode, they talk about: the importance of having an open door policy and a weekly email on achievements why you need to surround yourself with the positive people We hope you enjoy! You can get in touch with Ellie here on LinkedIn: / ellie-dunmore-942a0616a 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcas...
Jan 02, 2025•17 min
In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, we shine a light on Barry Gray, a business owner whose journey spans Architecture, Childcare and Sports Recovery & Wellbeing. Through years of navigating diverse industries, Barry has learned the importance of valuing the people around you and building strong management teams. He emphasises the power of steady growth, resilience and pushing boundaries, even when challenges arise. Barry's story is a testament to embracing change, trusting your...
Jan 02, 2025•16 min
Welcome to the Business Spotlight Series with your host, Kay Cote! In this insightful episode, Kay sits down with Ricky Mehra, the visionary Managing Director of My Law Matters. Ricky shares his inspiring journey from aeronautical engineering to pioneering a client-focused, tech-driven law firm during the pandemic. Discover how Ricky turned challenges into triumphs, created jobs in uncertain times, and introduced innovative legal services like flight delay compensation claims. Learn the secret t...
Jan 02, 2025•22 min
Hunter McFadden, CEO of GreenCube, is a testament to the power of perseverance and building a strong company culture. After graduating from ULM, he took a leap of faith in 2005, leaving a secure job to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams. Starting with just himself, he built GreenQube into a thriving IT services company, now with 15 employees and a growing client base in healthcare, financial services, and insurance. McFadden's approach to business is refreshingly unique. He prioritizes his team's...
Dec 30, 2024•22 min
Joshuah Spartz, CEO of Racket & Jog Incorporated, embodies the spirit of a true community leader. His journey with the company began over a decade ago, starting as a part-time employee right out of high school. Driven by a passion for the business and a strong work ethic, he steadily climbed the ranks, eventually becoming a partner and then, just six months ago, CEO. Spartz's leadership style is deeply rooted in building relationships and fostering a strong sense of community. He believes in...
Dec 30, 2024•25 min
Rowdy Coffman, owner of Hair Restoration Solutions, is a true entrepreneur with a passion for helping people regain their confidence. His journey began over three decades ago, starting as a Navy corpsman before venturing into carpet cleaning. A chance encounter with a plastic surgeon led him to the world of hair restoration, where he quickly discovered his calling. Now, 16 years into running his own business, Coffman has built a reputation as a leading provider of hair loss solutions in the Midw...
Dec 30, 2024•20 min
What's in a brand? Meet Nick Forrest whose love of Mexican food, passion for outside catering and enthusiasm for meeting people led him to set up a food truck in Edinburgh. From food truck to sauce brand, and then on to more trucks and an outside catering business, and his best decision? Getting the right graphic designer to help him stand out and catch people's eye - people won't learn to love the food until they have decided to try it! You can get in touch with Nicholas here on LinkedIn: https...
Dec 30, 2024•18 min
Emma Johnson is Director at Mylo Communications which is a specialist impact consultancy which focuses on social purpose, value and how to leave a lasting legacy in highly regulated and complex industries like defence, nuclear, justice etc. Emma is also a director of Forests With Impact which is another amazing social enterprise setting up commercial tree nurseries in prisons and on prison land to be nurtured by prisoners to be sold to forests in the community. Emma has also recently become a di...
Dec 30, 2024•8 min
Michael McVerry is the Managing Director of Buzz Education who 18 years ago left his job as a teacher to set up his Marketing agency, specialising exclusively by working with organisations supplying the education sector, especially schools. You can get in touch with Michael McVerry here on LinkedIn: / michael-mcverry-schoolmailings 🔔 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 #bu...
Dec 30, 2024•10 min
In this Business Spotlight, we hear from Allegra Al Smadi, co-owner with her husband, of My Pevo. Allegra shares the excitement of starting their business in the early days of the Covid shutdown. Certainly, among the keys to success that she shares are commitment and adaptability. One additional key she emphasizes is humility, knowing they don't know it all and have so much to learn from others along the way. As you listen, you'll immediately pick up on Allegra's positivity and how she seeks to ...
Dec 30, 2024•27 min
From a passion for authentic Japanese food, to his journey to create a restaurant, and now the strategy to take that experience across the length and breadth of the UK, meet Teddy Lee. Teddy talks about realising that he needed to learn authentic Maki and Ramen cuisine, and the marketing coup that happened when he shut his restaurant to go to school in Japan. From there to adding more restaurants and the game changer when he worked with his coach to come out of the kitchen, put management and sy...
Dec 30, 2024•14 min
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sarah and Andrew Elson, the husband-and-wife duo behind Berry & Oak Chartered Financial Planners. Over the past 20 years, they’ve grown their business from the ground up into a thriving team of 12, dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals. In this interview, Sarah and Andrew share the lessons they’ve learned along the way, from the challenges of scaling a business to the critical role values play in attracting the right talent and ...
Dec 30, 2024•25 min
In this Business Spotlight, we hear from Christopher Mallery, founder and owner of Top 2 Bottom Business Solutions. With over 10 years in the industry, you'll hear Christopher emphasize the people as the glue for the business, and the reason for its growth and successes. Specifically, self-starters and the ability to manage their time, is key. And of course, an affinity for technology. Above all else, he stresses the importance of learning, preferably prior to embarking on the entrepreneurial jo...
Dec 30, 2024•19 min
Join host Heather Frierson as she sits down with Ben Munoz, a software engineer turned patient advocate, for an inspiring conversation on the latest episode of the Business Spotlight Podcast. Ben shares his incredible journey from being diagnosed with a rare brain hemorrhage during business school to founding an online support group for people with rare diseases. With the help of his friend Kevin, Ben's experience highlights the transformative power of community and support. Heather and Ben delv...
Dec 30, 2024•32 min
Join Simon Marshall as he interviews Dan Truman, Managing Director and co-owner of Duga Digital, a data strategy and analytics firm helping marketing teams deliver transparent value through data-driven decisions. Dan shares his journey from 15 years in digital analytics to founding Duga Digital during the 2020 lockdown, initially to fund his IVF journey, which led to both business and personal success. The conversation explores the critical role of data in business decision-making, strategies fo...
Dec 30, 2024•25 min
Patrick Morris is Partner at Fairhust Accountants, a very well established 80 years old charted accountancy practice with a team of 50-60 staff, servicing SME's, AIM listed companies and PLCs. You can get in touch with Patrick Morris here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-m... 🔔 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 #b...
Dec 30, 2024•7 min
Welcome to the Business Spotlight Series, hosted by Kay Cote. In this episode, Kay sits down with John Chatmas, CEO of Waterloo Capital, to delve into his journey of business ownership, the challenges of growing a firm, and how his vision transformed Waterloo Capital from a small firm into a powerhouse managing nearly $2 billion. John shares heartfelt stories about building a team-focused culture, supporting advisors, and adapting to evolving client needs. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur...
Dec 30, 2024•22 min
In this episode of the Business Spotlight Series, host Kay Cote sits down with Carrie Russell, founder and CEO of Carrie Russell Recruiting, to explore her inspiring journey in the world of business ownership. Carrie shares insights from her decade-long experience as a SaaS recruiter, detailing how she has leveraged cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionize her processes and scale her operations efficiently. They discuss the challenges she’s faced, including navigating a volatile tech industry...
Dec 30, 2024•19 min
Get ready for an inspiring conversation with Andrew Winterburn, a seasoned expert with over 35 years in the B2B events industry. In this interview, Andrew shares the story behind his latest passion project, Yorkshire Z'Own — a venture dedicated to showcasing and supporting the best of Yorkshire. Discover how Andrew's extensive experience has shaped this unique initiative, his insights into building a business with purpose, and his top advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Don't miss this chance to ...
Dec 23, 2024•13 min
Cody Ley’s mission with Hemp 4 Humanity in Three Rivers, Michigan is to build sustainable, community-driven change with a circular economy. His focus? Affordable, non-toxic, energy-efficient housing made from eco-friendly materials like Hempcrete. Ley’s passion for environmental science and tackling the plastic problem led him to discover hemp—a plant that can do it all, from making water bottles to cars, all while sequestering tons of carbon. Now, he’s harnessing its potential to create housing...
Dec 23, 2024•17 min
In this episode of The Business Spotlight, Craig Wipperman sits down with Rob Vlach, founder of Clarity Capital, to dive into his journey of building a financial solutions firm focused on supporting small business owners. Rob shares valuable insights from his experience at Caterpillar, his strategies for overcoming challenges like the 2008 financial crash, and his passion for delivering customized financial advice. Learn how Rob helps clients navigate financial roadblocks and unlock growth oppor...
Dec 23, 2024•43 min
In this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Evan Schroeder of Combat CSP. Evan launched the business about 3.5 years ago and has a steady history of growth. As a young business owner, he has learned to cope with the stresses on ownership and found solutions to the impact it was having on his health. Some great advice shared here, as well as a fantastic learning about being focused. You can get in touch with Evan here on LinkedIn: / evan-schroeder-680280231 🔔 Want your business to be feat...
Dec 23, 2024•38 min
For most people the idea of building a manufacturing house that can turn its hand to anything would be overwhelming. Not so for Aaron Swan - he has created Neotec to do just that, taking his skills at turning designs into manufacturing processes, and adding the quality systems so that his clients know they will get a consistent product every time. You can get in touch with Aaron Swan here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-swa... 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Busin...
Dec 23, 2024•24 min
