Stu Draper, a serial entrepreneur, knows just how exhilarating it is to launch a startup to the moon. He is a 9-time Inc. 5000 honoree before age 40 with tens of millions generated in revenue from his startups and an angel investor in 8 businesses. He's also the co-author of the bestselling textbook Digital Marketing Essentials. Stu knows just what it takes to transform an innovative idea into a thriving business. Inspired by the creators of groundbreaking ventures, Startups With Stu is an i ...
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Hosted by Nick Draper and Stuart Deacons, the 9yrspodcast drops every Friday during the football season, with some variable audio quality and occasional insightful comment.
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3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE: A Britflicks Podcast with screenwriter Stuart Wright
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3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is a podcast by screenwriter Stuart Wright that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an e ...
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If you like sport, you’ll love Fitzdares’ World of Sport. This is a gambling podcast for people who want to know better. Our experts are across all the major events, and not just the football either. We’ve got Stuart Broad on cricket, we’ve got Cornelius Lysaght on horse racing, we’ve got so many great names, we can’t fit them all into this trailer. The show is out every Thursday, looking ahead to the biggest sporting events in the world, giving you the edge you need to bet better. You’ll fi ...
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CTRL+CLICK CAST inspects the web for you! We proudly feature diverse voices from the industry’s leaders and innovators, who tackle everything from design, code and content management systems, to culture and business challenges. Our focused, topical discussions teach, inspire and waste no time getting to the heart of the matter. Formerly the EE Podcast, CTRL+CLICK is produced by Bright Umbrella and hosted by industry veterans Lea Alcantara and Emily Lewis.
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Daniel Draper, director of LIVERPOOL STORY: A PORTRAIT OF A CITY... How do I make a documentary?
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46:16Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Daniel Draper about his new documentary film LIVERPOOL STORY and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" LIVERPOOL STORY is out now and for screenings see the producers social media https://www.instagram.com/_liverpoolstory/ "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" DISTANT V…
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6: Special Episode - Football data expert Ted Knutson talks transfers
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41:19We have a very special episode of World of Sport this week, we’re looking at the biggest storylines in football with Ted Knutson, the acclaimed football data expert. How do you rebuild Man Utd? Who should lead the line for Arsenal? How do you stay up in the Premier League. Plus, we discuss some of the biggest sporting events around the world this w…
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EPISODE 700: Mike Hewitt talks about producing the STEPPENWOLF LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY
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38:46Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with freelance producer at ARROW FILMS Mike Hewitt about producing the STEPPENWOLF LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY for Arrow Films and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" STEPPENWOLF is released 26 May 2025 https://www.arrowfilms.com/blu-ray/steppenwolf-limited-edition-blu-ray/16237697.html?autocomple…
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In a recent episode of Startups with Stu, host Stuart Draper, Join us as we explore the innovative journey of Subitt.io, a startup that's transforming how small businesses implement subscription models to drive customer retention. Founder Nick Hepworth shares his insights on building a platform that makes subscription services accessible to mom-and…
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A wonderful night in Nottingham - and we're halfway to Wembley. What were the key elements of our win at Meadow Lane, and how will we have to be different in the second leg? Whilst Owen Goodman was outstanding, Nick and Stu also look at the other main players in the victory, and what role they played. It's not all sunshine and flowers though: a str…
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5: Can Palace stun City (plus who will win the PGA?)
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41:52Fitzdares' World of Sport is back to look ahead to this weekend's FA Cup final as we look at the best prices as Crystal Palace look to upset Manchester City alongside Tom Williams - Football expert, writer (and author of the brilliant 'Va-Va-Voom: The Modern History of French Football' available now on Amazon!). Plus Lola and Henry provide us with …
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Simon Utlley, screenwriter of CLEANER… How do I write a movie? How do I write action for a movie?
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59:58Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with screenwriter, Simon Uttley about writing CLEANER, starring Daisy Ridly, and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" CLEANER is out via Sky Cinema https://www.sky.com/watch/cleaner "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) LA CONFIDENTIAL (1997) PLAN…
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Learn how SBA loans can transform your business dreams as Craig Sherle, VP of SBA Lending at Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) with 25 years of small business lending experience, explains exactly how to get financing when other lenders reject you. These government-backed loans (covering 75-85% of the risk) have helped numerous employees become owne…
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We're in the playoffs! Nick and Stu discuss how we got there, and what we might expect from Notts County, Warsaw, and Chesterfield. There's also a lot of ranting about kick-off times, TV, ticketing, and just modern football in general. A combination of tiredness and excitement made us a bit hyper and where this podcast goes, nobody knows - but it's…
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4: Cornelius Lysaght is in the studio! (Plus, here come the play-offs)
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39:18On this brand new episode of Fitzdares’ World of Sport we welcome special guest Cornelius Lysaght to the studio to talk racing. We catch up on the best of the action at Chester’s May Meeting and look ahead to Friday’s Chester Cup, as well as digesting last weekend’s Guineas and discussing all things Epsom. Plus, we’re just a week away now from this…
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Susan Ferris, CEO of the BOHEMIA GROUP… How do screenwriters get a manager? How do I get a manager?
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31:25Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with CEO of the BOHEMIA GROUP, Susan Ferris about what a manager is for and offers advice on when you should be looking to get yourself a manager, and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" BEOHEMIA GROUP https://www.bohemiaent.com "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" THE GO…
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In this episode, we sit down with James Reber who transformed his frustration with torn rugby jerseys into a thriving custom sports apparel business. Starting with just 50 misspelled rugby balls, James now celebrates breaking six figures in Q1 2025—more than his entire previous year's revenue. He shares the exact moment he received his first $72 ch…
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Do you need a long description of what we talk about this week? It's one game left, and it's playoffs or not playoffs. Nick and Stu weigh-up our chances following on from no wins or goals in three, including a quite eventful defeat to Port Vale on Saturday. MFWAJJOTM gets us thinking about some great AFCW memories also.…
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3: Can John Gosden end his Guineas drought? (And how good is Jack Draper?)
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38:42This week we look ahead to Guineas weekend with a little help from Nick Luck, who dialled in from Louisville ahead of the 151st Kentucky Derby. Plus, as the Madrid Open nears its climax, we speak to John Inverdale about the rise of Jack Draper, and who he thinks will shine this summer. And, if that isn’t enough, we reflect on an extraordinary week …
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Meet Mak Grgic, founder of Notey's World, who's tackling a universal challenge: 90% of people who try learning guitar eventually quit. In this investment pitch, Mak showcases how his Techstars-backed startup transforms musical instruments into actual game controllers, creating an addictive learning experience that's seeing unprecedented user retent…
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We'll keep this brief: why does everything feel so negative? We're 5th in the league! Nick and Stu pick the bones out of the current zeitgeist. Are football fans ever happy? We discuss individuals and formations, and the fourth tier promotion picture. There's also MFWAJJOTM and a look ahead to Saturday's game with Port Vale…
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2: Eubank vs Benn: The Next Generation (plus Nottingham Forest and the Sandown Jumps)
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38:53Fitzdares’ World of Sport is back and now we’re sponsored by Boodles! On this very special show, we speak to Andy Clarke about the weekend’s big fight, we chat Nottingham Forest with Matt Davis-Adams and we’re delighted to welcome Cornelius Lysaght to the team to discuss the Sandown Jumps. If you’d like to find out more about Fitzdares please visit…
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What happens when three executives who built a million-dollar EdTech company reunite to share their unfiltered startup journey? In this 30th episode of Startups with Stu, founder Stuart Draper and his former executive team Trevor Erickson and Brandon Winter pull back the curtain on their meteoric rise from working out of their homes to becoming a g…
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1: Who will win the Snooker World Championship? (Plus, can Villa beat Newcastle?)
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32:06Welcome to Fitzdares' World of Sport! In this week’s episode, host Adrian Clarke looks back on an incredible Masters weekend with Lola Katz Roberts and Henry Beesley. What’s next in the golf calendar and who won big on the legendary Fitzdares Masters game? It’s the Snooker World Championship and we’ve been chatting to former World no.3 Neal Foulds.…
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McKay Francis never planned to battle the SEC or catch Grant Cardone's attention when he launched Casa Shares, the investing platform letting broke college students buy real estate for just $10 per share. This episode of Startups with Stu unveils how Casa Shares secured a game-changing federal exemption allowing non-millionaires to invest in proper…
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From creating America's #1 cake mix to writing a $25,000 check that launched an educational empire—Corey Smith's unexpected journey unfolds in this episode of Startups with Stu. When Stuart Draper lost his third job in a row, it was Corey's unwavering belief that transformed a desperate situation into Stukent, a company that would eventually impact…
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Are we going up automatically after all? Or could we end up missing out on the play-offs entirely? We're not ruling anything out, as making predictions in this division this season has been an entirely moot exercise. Nevertheless, Nick and Stu attempt to prognosticate on whom will find themselves in the top three after 46 games. Some have, on paper…
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If you like sport, you’ll love Fitzdares’ World of Sport. This is a gambling podcast for people who want to know better. Our experts are across all the major events, and not just the football either. We’ve got Stuart Broad on cricket, we’ve got Cornelius Lysaght on horse racing, we’ve got so many great names, we can’t fit them all into this trailer…
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Nick and Stu return to pick the bones out of a mad week. Why has the team lost the ability to hold onto a lead? There are a few key reasons to investigate. The knock-on effect, with automatic promotion now looking trickier and holding on to a play-off place looking less assured, is also food for thought. Alongside that - how are so many lower leagu…
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John Currie, director of BEESTON FILM FESTIVAL
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40:15Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with John Currie about BEESTON FILM FESTIVAL and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" BEESTON FILM FESTIVAL 2025 takes place between 24-27 April 2025 at the ARC Cinema in Beeston. Tickets and other details at https://www.beestonfilm.com/tickets CABARET (1972) MANHATTAN (1979) ARRIVAL (2016) "3 …
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From eight-figure exit to nearly $1 million in debt in less than a year! Serial entrepreneur John Rampton joins Stuart Draper on Startups with Stu to share his journey from childhood candy stand owner to multi-million dollar success. John reveals how writing for major publications like Forbes and Entrepreneur helped launch his businesses, and detai…
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A little disquiet has accompanied the release of season and matchday ticket prices for next season. Nick and Stu consider the issues, and whether the costs are justified, and if some of the criticism has been a little unfair. Alongside that, we revisit the latest 2-2 draw from 2-0 up, and wonder whether the point with Barrow was actually better tha…
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Craig Williams the writer/director of THE WYRM OF BWLCH PEN BARRAS... How do I make a folk horror film?
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43:46Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Craig Williams about the making of the Welsh language, folk horror short THE WYRM OF BWLCH PEN BARRAS and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" You can watch THE WYRM OF BWLCH PEN BARRAS on the Arrow Player and/or as part of the boxset ALL THE HAUNTS BE OURS: A COMPENDIUM OF FOLK HORROR VOL…
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Nick and Stu return to discuss our return to the automatic promotion positions following a win at Carlisle and some favourable results elsewhere. How important were the changes we made, and is this an end to our dodgy run en route to a procession to promotion? Alongside this, we ostensibly discuss the realities of a football regulator, but it's saf…
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Simon van der Borgh, screenwriter & author of SCENE-WRITING FOR FILM AND TV
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1:00:04Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Simon van der Borgh about his book SCENE-WRITING FOR FILM AND TV and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" SCENE-WRITING FOR FILM AND TV is out now https://www.routledge.com/Scene-writing-for-Film-and-TV/vanderBorgh/p/book/9781032277554?srsltid=AfmBOor7cqzQDZWK-LWHh0AtUz2SNkScdto9eHYwznigf7…
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EP357: I'm your hell, I'm your dream
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1:04:01Our dodgy spell continued this week with defeat at home to Cheltenham, but should we have seen the light of the Notts County win was a false dawn at the time? Nick seems to think so, and the problems we've been having, arguably since the turn of the year, continue to raise more questions than answers. However, Stu has one key reason as to why our f…
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Kate van der Borgh, author of AND HE SHALL APPEAR
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44:20Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Kate van der Borgh about the writing of her debut novel AND HE SHALL APPEARand "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" AND HE SHALL APPEAR is out now https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/and-he-shall-appear-kate-van-der-borgh?variant=40786310365262 GHOSTWATCH (1992) THE SNOWMAN (1982) LAKE MU…
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Nick and Stu return to discuss how and why the team have gone from 12 unbeaten to winless in four, and why have the goals dried up? Alongside that we nose around Division Four, with a focus on who might still gate crash the play-offs, and which club (spoiler: we hate them) looks to be in crisis and potentially heading for the drop. We also have a f…
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Nicole McControversy, Director Of Programming for the BOSTON UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
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40:35Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Director Of Programming for the BOSTON UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL (BUFF), Nicole McControversy about BUFF some of the processes/approaches used to select films each year and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" BOSTON UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL 2025 is March 19-23, 2025 at the Brattle Theatr…
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Building Wealth Without Sacrificing Family
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46:02From turning down multi-million dollar Wall Street recruitment bonuses to building a billion-dollar wealth management firm, Chad Willardson's entrepreneurial journey is anything but conventional. In this captivating episode of Startups with Stu, Chad reveals how he walked away from a $1.4M salary at Merrill Lynch to start Pacific Capital, taking a …
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Andrea Gibb, screenwriter of MISS AUSTEN... How do I turn my book into a TV series?
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45:44Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Andrea Gibb, the award winning screenwriter of the BBC series MISS AUSTEN about adapting from Gill Hornby’s novel for the small screen and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" MISS AUSTEN is available in the UK on iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0027dz9/miss-austen MY LIFE …
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7,000 Languages + Gaming = $23.4M Valuation: The Gravity Jack Story
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56:01The gaming industry surpasses music, movies, and sports combined in market size, yet Luke Richey envisions something bigger than profits alone. As founder of America's oldest augmented reality company Gravity Jack, he's crafting a revolutionary gaming experience backed by legendary Atari founder Nolan Bushnell and protected by a powerful patent por…
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This 30-Year-Old Made Bank on a Fourplex, Now He's Building a Junk Empire (With a 5-Year Exit Plan)
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51:41What's the smartest way to turn $10,000 in savings into a business that gives you true time and financial freedom? In this episode of Startups with Stu, Ethan Clark reveals his journey from real estate investing to co-founding Idaho Falls Junk Removal, while plotting an ambitious exit strategy that could multiply his company's value. Host Stuart Dr…
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How This Founder Got 1,000+ Publishers Like Forbes & Fast Company to Chase Expert Content
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54:13What happens when you combine the urgent need for expert voices with publishers' insatiable demand for authentic content? Brett Farmiloe, founder of Featured.com, shares how he transformed this market gap into a thriving platform that now powers content for industry giants like Fast Company, Forbes, and HubSpot. In this episode, Brett reveals the s…
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Few different topics this week! Obviously an excellent win over Bradford to kick things off, with assorted selection and tactical considerations, but then we delve into more BREAKING NEWS AUDIO as we discover another game has been moved to a 12.30 kick-off for broadcasting reasons. Dons Trust board positions and Bond repayments follow, before Nick …
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$200M Without a Single Investor: The Marketing Genius Behind Portland Leather Goods
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51:13"You're not a marketing genius. You don't even have a job. You do yoga all the time." These were the words Curtis Matsko's girlfriend hurled at him when he boldly declared he was going to quit his job and start a hundred-million-dollar company selling leather journals. Her response? "That's the stupidest idea ever." Fast forward to today, and Curti…
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BREAKING NEWS AUDIO as Nick and Stu react to news of a new signing. Who is Osman Foyo, and what can we expect from him? Alongside that, we talk our two draws on the road from this past week, and Nick explains why Bletchley is the worst place in the world. We also discuss the Division Four promotion race, our big game with Bradford at the weekend, a…
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Sacha Coward, author of QUEER AS FOLKLORE
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38:24Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with QUEER AS FOLKLORE author Sacha Coward about the writing of his first book and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" QUEER AS FOLKLORE is out now in hardback. You can find it in all book shops and your local library. The paperback version comes out May 2025 ALIEN (1979) INDIANA JONES AND THE…
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$500 Sneakers, 30-Sec Videos & 40 Hours of Views: The B2B Marketing Strategy Breaking LinkedIn
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51:36In this week's episode of Startups with Stu, discover what happens when you combine the hype of custom sneakers with B2B marketing. Matt Williams reveals how his company DSCMFRT is transforming corporate gifting and social media engagement by turning Nike and Adidas sneakers into viral marketing assets. From crafting money-themed Air Jordans to cre…
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EP353: Don't need a credit card to ride this train
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53:02WE ARE BACK WE ARE HOME WE ARE ... the 9yrspodcast. Nick and Stu's first chat of 2025 reviews how the team are shaping up for the second-half of the campaign. We're well placed and have had a decent transfer window to this point, but is our record against top-half teams going to be our achilles heel? We also look ahead to Franchiseland Part Two, an…
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Jakob Abrahamsson of distribution company NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT... How do I distribute my movie? How does film distribution work? How do I get a film distributor?
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45:44Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT’s Jakob Abrahamsson about the challengers going forward for film distributors and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" For more about NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT see https://www.nonstopentertainment.com CURSE OF THE DEMON AKA NIGHT OF THE DEMON (1957) TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSA…
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The $0 Salary Gamble That Reached 1M+ Students in 80 Countries
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49:58What happens when you trade a cushy Target supply chain job for a risky startup role with no salary for five months? For Brandon Winter, former CRO of Stukent and founder of Fundraise Genius, it led to helping build Stukent from zero to serving over a million students across 80 countries. Going behind the scenes of Stukent's meteoric rise, Brandon …
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Brendan Fitzgerald, CEO of SECUOYA STUDIOS
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43:19Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with SECUOYA STUDIOS CEO Brendan Fitzgerald about the ambitions of the Spanish film and TV studio, and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" For more about SECUOYA STUDIOS see https://secuoyastudios.com/en/ PULP FICTIONS (1994) BRAVEHEART (1995) ROMEO + JULIET (1996) "3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED …
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James Rose author of Devil’s Advocate’s TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE
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59:35Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with author James Rose about his Devil’s Advocate book about TEXAS CHAIN SAWS MASSACRE and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life" Devil’s Advocate book about TEXAS CHAIN SAWS MASSACRE by James Rose has been in circulation since 2013 but copies are still to be found: https://www.liverpooluniversit…
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Solo CTO vs Impossible Deadline: The Story Behind Stukent's Success
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47:56Every morning, Stukent's first CTO Mike "Turbo" Farmer would burst into the warehouse-turned-office shouting "TURBO!" – bringing energy and fun to a startup racing against impossible deadlines. As the sole technical leader, Mike powered through Christmas coding sessions to rebuild Stukent's entire platform, ultimately helping create software that w…
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