Best Treen Podcasts (2025)

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Sixth form to £mm exited tech founder in 10 years - with Jordan Appleson, Founder, Hark 54:22

1d ago54:22

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Jordan Appleson left school to go into employment at 17. He then went on to found, and sell, one of the most successful Leeds tech businesses. Listen as a chance conversation sparks a business idea, how a pivot really changed the business, the reasons for an abandoned PE raise and how a cold email turned into a business sale. Along with the undoubt…

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JUNE 2025 Energy Impressions: Receive Clarity + Guidance for the Month Ahead 46:37

1d ago46:37

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Hello again friends, welcome to your energy impressions for the month ahead. We are moving into a much-needed shift is coming for us in June 2025. In this episode I share a personal update and then I dive into the energy forecast for the month ahead. Offering you intuitive guidance, clarity and soul questions/journal prompts to help you connect to …

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From banker to business owner to Charity Chair - Tracy Fletcher, Smart Works Leeds 1:00:37

8d ago1:00:37

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Today’s episode with Tracy Fletcher covers her time in banking and recruitment, with some great advice for YOU when YOU recruit staff, and then we discuss Smart Works Leeds where she is The Chair. Listen not only to what Smart Works Leeds does but, more importantly, how you can support and get involved with this much-needed and highly effective cha…

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Everything you need to know Angel Investment & Angel investing with Martin Avison of Angel Groups 43:48

15d ago43:48

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Angel Investment. What is it? Who needs it? What should you include in your agnel pitch deck? What are the pitfalls to look out for? And much more. Martin Avison heads up Leeds-based Angels Groups and gives us some insight into the complex world of Angel Investment. INTRODUCING MARTIN AVISON Martin Avison is the founder of angelgroups and Incluziv,…

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What's it really like running a bar? - John Gyngell North Bar 44:48

22d ago44:48

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How many times have you thought, ‘wouldn’t it be cool to run a bar’. Today we talk to someone who’s done exactly that…. And owned a brewery too. As you might expect it’s not as easy as you might think…. He also drops a few truth bombs like ‘As a start up business owner you do roles that you a) haven’t been trained for, b) don’t like and c) aren’t v…

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Building an AI business - Jeremy Smith, Neural Voice 44:11

30d ago44:11

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Two letters are dominating business at the moment. A and I. But what is it and more importantly, how can it help your business? Today we speak to Jeremy Smith, Founder of Neural Voice about his AI business, how it came about, what it can do and the stresses and strains of raising the funding for it. INTRODUCING JEREMY SMITH Jeremy Smith is the foun…

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From corporate events to premium ice cream - Dirk Mischendahl, Northern Bloc 46:53

1M ago46:53

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From nightclubs to huge corporate events and how a 1970s ice-cream van led to the launch of a premium ice cream brand. Meet today’s guest, Dirk Mischendahl, MD of Northern Bloc. As well as the devastation that Covid caused on the business, there’s also loads more fascinating tales, and learnings. INTRODUCING DIRK MISCHENDAHL Dirk Mischendahl sold h…

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The Apprentice winner one year later - Rachel Woolford, North Studios 50:05

1M ago50:05

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What happens after the cameras stop rolling when you win The Apprentice? After hearing her story last year (give it a listen If you haven’t yet - link below) we caught up with 2024 Apprentice winner, Rachel Woolford, to find out what’s been happening in the business since she won, how she spent the £250,000, the ups (and downs) of being a winner an…

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A concierge service for the rich and famous, with Matt Cheshire, Needs Group 41:35

2M ago41:35

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Matt Cheshire, CEO of the Needs Group offers a VIP concierge service to the rich and famous. Matt has over 25 years of experience providing quality services to a variety of clients. Matt tells us how he got into this fascinating niche sector, how he deals with people who never get told no, the ups and downs caused by Covid and the importance of pam…

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From failing business to multi-award winning success - Graeme Hall, Brandon Medical 50:35

2M ago50:35

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This week we speak to Graeme Hall, Executive Chairman of Brandon Medical. Graeme shares with us a great template for turning around a failing business, navigating selling into the NHS, the importance of company culture and values and also gives a simple, but really useful guide on how to start exporting. INTRODUCING GRAEME HALL Graeme is Executive …

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The entrepreneur within - Mark Roberts 49:26

2M ago49:26

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Mark Roberts is an entrepreneur, investor, innovation coach and now a published author. Listen as Mark explains the unique trigger that made him quit corporate life to launch his start up, how appearing on This Morning created huge problems for his business and a secret fact you never knew about Pringles. There’s also a brilliant ‘How to’ if you're…

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From Ukrainian refugee to Dragons Den star - the amazing story of Yana Smaglo, MD Nenya 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

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What would you do if you had 15 minutes to get out of your home? Listen to the amazing story of Ukrainian refugee, Yana Smaglo. Yana discusses the business she built, and had to leave behind, in Ukraine, how she set up a new business in the UK and how she ended up on Dragons Den, getting four offers and winning investment from Stephen Bartlett and …

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S3 Ep.6 - Ahir Shah and the Premier Sin 48:32

2M ago48:32

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When looking for somewhere to stay for the night, Ahir Shah enters the Premier Sin. However, to reach his room he must face a different challenge on each of the seven floors… Go Home, You’re Drunk! is a Gigglemug Sounds Production Starring Ahir Shah Written & Edited by Sam Cochrane Script Consultant Xavier Fawcett Crash Test Dummy & Additional Edit…

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How to solve these four business problems - the Business Surgery 23:57

3M ago23:57

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Do you have one of these common Business Problems? And looking for a solution? Welcome to the latest bonus episode of the Leeds Business Podcast, featuring our most recent Business Surgery problems. If you're a Business Owner, have a listen; you've probably experienced at least one, or more, of these problems..... and now you have a potential solut…

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A Business Owner's Masterclass with Daniel Priestley 1:06:00

3M ago1:06:00

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The second most popular episode to date, featuring Daniel Priestley. On April 23rd 2024 I wrote a post on Linked in, titled ‘I hate Daniel Priestley’. See https://www.linkedin.com/posts/philfraser_i-hate-daniel-priestley-im-sueing-activity-7185564354442854400-nVXA/. The post went viral! Off the back of it Daniel agreed to be a guest on the podcast.…

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How to create a business from a hobby - Dan & Michael, The Square Ball 1:06:23

3M ago1:06:23

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The most popular Leeds Business Podcast episode ever. For many, turning a hobby that they love into a paying business is the ultimate dream. This week I speak to Dan Moylan & Michael Normanton of The Square Ball, who’ve made that dream come true. Listen how they describe how personal financial problems demanded that it became a paying success, the …

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S3 Ep.5 - Lorna Rose Treen and the LARP of Us 50:09

3M ago50:09

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A magic mushroom makes Lorna Rose Treen see everything as a fantasy adventure, but what happens when the threat is real? Go Home, You’re Drunk! is a Gigglemug Sounds Production Starring Lorna Rose Treen Written & Edited by Sam Cochrane Script Consultant Xavier Fawcett Crash Test Dummy & Additional Edits by Alex Prescot Music Composition & Recording…

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Your Week of FEB 24th: Energy Impressions - Feed Your Heart, Step Into Action + It’s Time For A New Story 28:48

3M ago28:48

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Hi Friends! Welcome to your energy impressions where I dive into the energy forecast for the week of Feb 24th-March 2nd. Offering you intuitive insight, guidance and soul questions/journal prompts to help you connect to your inner guidance. I hope you feel supported and this episode helps you trust and listen to the language of your intuition. Plea…

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S3 Ep.4 - Harriet Kemsley and the Memory Lanes 41:32

3M ago41:32

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Sandra goes home. Go Home, You’re Drunk! is a Gigglemug Sounds Production Starring Harriet Kemsley Written & Edited by Sam Cochrane Script Consultant Xavier Fawcett Crash Test Dummy & Additional Edits by Alex Prescot Music Composition & Recording by Benedict Richardson Artwork by Alex MooreBy Gigglemug Sounds

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Your Week of FEB 17th: Energy Impressions - Feelings Keep Flowing, Love Your Shadows + Generosity on Tap 39:12

3M ago39:12

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Hi Friends! Welcome to your energy impressions where I dive into the energy forecast for the week of Feb 17th-23rd. Offering you intuitive insight, guidance and soul questions/journal prompts to help you connect to your inner guidance. I hope you feel supported and this episode helps you trust and listen to the language of your intuition. Please fe…

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Your Week of FEB 10th: Energy Impressions - Emotional Waves, What’s In the Way + Let Your Inner Lion Lead 30:50

4M ago30:50

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Hi Friends! Welcome to your energy impressions where I dive into the energy forecast for the week of Feb 10th-16th. Offering you intuitive insight, guidance and soul questions/journal prompts to help you connect to your inner guidance. I hope you feel supported and this episode helps you trust and listen to the language of your intuition.Please fee…

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S3 Ep.3 - Hal Cruttenden and the Pedalo Point 52:05

4M ago52:05

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A stormy pedalo trip sees Hal Cruttenden stranded on a desert island… But what will happen when he discovers he’s not there alone? Go Home, You’re Drunk! is a Gigglemug Sounds Production Starring Hal Cruttenden Written & Edited by Sam Cochrane Script Consultant Xavier Fawcett Crash Test Dummy & Additional Edits by Alex Prescot Music Composition & R…

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FEBRUARY 2025: Monthly Energy Impressions for Clarity & Guidance 38:38

4M ago38:38

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Hello Friends! Happy Monday ~ Welcome to February 2025, in this episode I dive into the energy forecast for the month ahead. I also share focused insights on the energy for the week of Feb 3rd-9th. Offering you intuitive guidance, clarity and soul questions/journal prompts to help you connect to your unique inner knowing. I hope you feel supported …

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Your Week of Jan 27th: Energy Impressions - Tend to Your Senses, Changing Tides + Sacral Healing 29:31

4M ago29:31

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Hi Friends! Welcome to your energy impressions where I dive into the energy forecast for the week of January 27th- Feb 2nd. Offering you intuitive insight, guidance and soul questions/journal prompts to help you connect to your inner guidance. I hope you feel supported and this episode helps you trust and listen to the language of your intuition. P…

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S3 Ep.2 - Thanyia Moore and the Sea Shandy 42:43

4M ago42:43

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When Thanyia Moore finds herself aboard a booze cruise, she is forced to help the ship's captain fight the monster that lurks beneath the waves... Go Home, You’re Drunk! is a Gigglemug Sounds Production Starring Thanyia Moore Written & Edited by Sam Cochrane Script Consultant Xavier Fawcett Crash Test Dummy & Additional Edits by Alex Prescot Music …

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Your Week of Jan 20th: Energy Impressions - Put Down the Puzzle Pieces, Say No to Comparison + Follow the Rabbit 28:06

4M ago28:06

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Hi Friends! Welcome to your energy impressions where I dive into the energy forecast for the week of January 20th-26th. Offering you intuitive insight, guidance and soul questions/journal prompts to help you connect to your inner guidance. I hope you feel supported and this episode helps you trust and listen to the language of your intuition. Pleas…

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Your Week of Jan 13th: Energy Impressions - Heart Holding, Relax Your Mind + Welcome Synchronicities 34:53

5M ago34:53

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Hi Friends! Please check out the links below for ways to help support LA. Welcome to your energy impressions where I dive into the energy forecast for the week of January 13th-19th. Offering you intuitive insight, guidance and soul questions/journal prompts to help you connect to your inner guidance. I hope you feel supported and this episode helps…

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S3 Ep.1 - Russell Kane and the Sweet FA Cup 41:28

5M ago41:28

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Russell Kane's night at a sports bar takes a turn when he becomes the newest contestant in a deadly pub games tournament. Go Home, You’re Drunk! is a Gigglemug Sounds Production Starring Russell Kane Written & Edited by Sam Cochrane Script Consultant Xavier Fawcett Crash Test Dummy & Additional Edits by Alex Prescot Music Composition & Recording by…

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Your Week of Jan 6th: Energy Impressions - Be Brave, Solar Plexus Care + Second Chances 39:37

5M ago39:37

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Hi Friends! Happy Monday ~ In this episode I dive into the energy forecast for the week of January 6th - 11th, 2025. Offering you intuitive insight, guidance and soul questions/journal prompts to help you connect to your inner guidance. I hope you feel supported and this episode helps you trust and listen to the language of your intuition. Please f…

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Welcome to JANUARY 2025 Energy Impressions: Receive Clarity & Guidance for the Month Ahead 45:31

5M ago45:31

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Hello Friends! Happy Monday ~ Welcome to January 2025, in this episode I dive into the energy forecast for the first month of this New Year. I also share focused insights on the energy for the week of Dec 30th - January 4th. Offering you intuitive guidance, clarity and soul questions/journal prompts to help you connect to your unique inner knowing.…

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Born Again, Again: Life After Christianity 55:58

5M ago55:58

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In this vibrant (and final - at least for now) episode of the Naughty By Nature podcast, Treen talks about reclaiming spirituality after leaving Evangelicalism. Joined by Spiritual Director and Somatic Practitioner Hailey Mitsui, they engage in an honest conversation about how their relationship with the Christian faith evolved. They reflect on wha…

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Your Week of Dec 23rd: Energy Impressions - Guided Solutions, Grounded Comfort + Heart Connection 26:31

5M ago26:31

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Hi Friends ~ Happy Holidays! This week we can find grounded comfort, heart connection & a pause for more clarity. In this episode where I dive into the energy forecast for Dec 23rd-29th. Offering you intuitive insight, guidance and soul questions/journal prompts to help you connect to your inner guidance. I hope you feel supported and this episode …

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Your Week of Dec 16th: Energy Impressions - On New Ground, Give Yourself Permission + Take a Chance 34:49

5M ago34:49

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Hi Friends! Happy Monday ~ Welcome to the third week of December 2024 and your new weekly energy impressions episode! This week continue to slow down & listen for more clarity in this episode where I dive into the energy forecast for Dec 16th-22nd. Offering you intuitive insight, guidance and soul questions/journal prompts to help you connect to yo…

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Dinosaurs, Bear Hunts and Monopoly with Andrew Cooper, Chief Exec of LeedsBID 56:15

6M ago56:15

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Dinosaurs, Bear Hunts and Monopoly. This week we have a slightly different episode as we speak to Andrew Cooper, Chief Exec of LeedsBID. LeedsBID has recently been voted in for a third term after a resounding endorsement from businesses in Leeds city centre - its Chapter 3 to run from April 2025-March 2030 will see the BID invest £18.2m back into t…

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Your Week of Dec 9th: Energy Impressions - A Tender Heart, Your Reflection Changes + Power in Passion 26:03

6M ago26:03

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Hi Friends! Welcome to the second week of December 2024 and your new weekly energy impressions episode! Happy Monday ~ This week continue to go slow as things speed up, feel your tender heart, see a new reflection and click into your passion. In this episode I dive into the energy forecast for Dec 9th - 15th. Offering you intuitive insight, guidanc…

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All you need to know about Private Equity - Jamie Roberts YFM 45:08

6M ago45:08

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This week we speak to Jamie Roberts Chief Investment Officer at YFM Equity Partners. I took the opportunity to ask Jamie everything we all need to know about taking Private Equity in your business. Even if you’re not looking at inward investment right now, there’s tons of great stuff in here including what PE houses look for, where the power really…

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Your Week of Dec 2nd: Energy Impressions - Activate Your Unique Gifts, Remember Inner Wisdom + Redirect Your Fire 27:51

6M ago27:51

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Welcome to December 2024 and your third episode of the new weekly energy impressions! Happy Monday ~ This week continue to slow down & listen for more clarity in this episode where I dive into the energy forecast for Dec 2nd - Dec 8th. Plus I share an overall animal energy for December before diving into the week ahead. Offering you intuitive insig…

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4 more business problems solved in the Business Surgery 16:48

6M ago16:48

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Have you got one of these Business Problems? Welcome to the monthly, bonus episode of the Leeds Business Podcast, featuring the latest Business Surgery problems. If you're a Business Owner, have a listen; you've probably experienced at least one, or more, of these problems..... and now you have a potential solution. This month’s round up features t…

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A different Leeds media - Dan Murray, LeedsList.com 44:04

6M ago44:04

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This week's guest is Dan Murray of Leeds-List.com Dan tells us about the step from freelancer to business owner with just a ‘back of a fag packet business plan, how not being the same as other media owners causes problems, incoming growth pains and the benefits of the Chamber of Commerce and LeedsBID. The business surgery segment answers the questi…

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Your Week of Nov 25th: Energy Impressions - Boundaries, Signs + Empowering Vulnerability 26:01

6M ago26:01

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Welcome to your second episode of the new weekly energy impressions! Happy Monday ~ This week continue to slow down & listen for more clarity in this episode where I dive into the energy forecast for November 25th-Dec 1st. Offering you intuitive insight, guidance and soul questions/journal prompts to help you connect to your inner guidance. I hope …

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I sold my business... then immediately launched another one - Anna Sutton, The Data Refinery 1:01:10

6M ago1:01:10

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This week we speak to Anna Sutton, Co-Founder of the Data Refinery. For most of us building then selling one business would be enough. Not with today’s guest who, having sold one business, immediately launched a second one. Anna also shares with us the complexities of being the leader rather than the do-er, business growth pains and a chastening fu…

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S2 Ep.6 - Nick Helm and the Fatal Firsts 55:16

6M ago55:16

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In this series finale, Nick Helm gets more than he bargained for when someone is murdered at Off Your Face Festival. Can he find whoever's responsible and restore order before it’s too late? Go Home, You’re Drunk! is a Gigglemug Sounds Production Starring Nick Helm Written & Edited by Sam Cochrane Script Consultant Xavier Fawcett Crash Test Dummy &…

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Your Week of Nov 18th: Energy Impressions - Go Slow, Honour Imperfections + Look for Sweetness 35:53

6M ago35:53

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Happy Monday and welcome to your first episode of the new weekly energy impressions! Monday always feels like the start of the week to me & in this episode I dive into the energy forecast for the week ahead. Offering you intuitive insight, guidance and soul questions to help you receive more clarity & connect to your inner guidance. I hope you feel…

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How to turn a hobby into a 'proper' business - Dan & Michael, The Square Ball 1:08:55

7M ago1:08:55

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For many, turning a hobby that they love into a paying business is the ultimate dream. This week I speak to Dan Moylan & Michael Normanton of The Square Ball, who’ve made that dream come true. Listen how they describe how personal financial problems demanded that it became a paying success, the multiple revenue streams that power the business, the …

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Counter-terrorism, breaking records and building a business - introducing Mike Bates 52:40

7M ago52:40

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Today we have the most amazing guest in Mike Bates. Ex Covert Counter-terrorism Operations Leader turned entrepreneur, public speaker and venturer. Mike talks about his learnings from 20 years in the Royal Marines and counter-terrorism, what high performance looks like, the benefit of ‘hot debriefs’, the power of trust and so, so much more. You hav…

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S2 Ep.5 - Ania Magliano and the Vapes of Wrath 44:54

7M ago44:54

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A night out takes a turn when mysterious vapes consume a Birmingham club, can Ania Magliano avoid breathing in the fumes or will she become one of the Smoke Folk? Go Home, You’re Drunk! is a Gigglemug Sounds Production Starring Ania Magliano Written & Edited by Sam Cochrane Script Consultant Xavier Fawcett Crash Test Dummy & Additional Edits by Ale…

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4 'must solve' business problems - Bonus Episode 18:49

7M ago18:49

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Business Problems? Welcome to the monthly, bonus episode of the Leeds Business Podcast, featuring the latest Business Surgery problems. If you're a Business Owner, have a listen; you've probably experienced at least one, or more, of these problems..... and now you have a potential solution. This month’s round up features the following business prob…

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God As She 59:01

7M ago59:01

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In Episode 6 of the Naughty By Nature podcast, our host, Treen, unpacks the complexities of feminine identity within Christianity alongside Christina Tasooji, a women’s leadership coach and writer. Together, they discuss the limiting religious stories that shaped their views of women and explore how the absence of feminine representation in the chu…

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All about B2B, green-hushing and company culture with Georgia Halston, Halston Group 50:13

7M ago50:13

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This week we speak to Georgia Halston, Group CEO of the Halston Group. Georgia tells us about launching her own business, buying another one to add on to it, how she established her company culture pillars BEFORE she employed any staff, all about ‘green hushing’ and some incredible stats about our Very own NHS. The business surgery answers the ques…

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All you need to know about selling your business - Intelligent Business Partners 50:34

7M ago50:34

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We ask everything you need to know about selling a business with Mark Fitzgerald-Cooke of Intelligent Business Partners. Even if you’re not looking at selling right now, there’s tons of great stuff in here to get your house in order in preparation were you to ever do so. For more information on our sponsors, YFM Equity Partners, please visit www.yf…

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