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The Aston Martin Heritage PodcastEp 35 – 112 years of Aston Martin. Plus, Razor Blade and the Halford SpecialThis episode is published on the 15 January 2025, being a happy 112-year anniversary for Aston Martin. Steve Waddingham takes us back to AM roots from the Bamford and Martin days and when the name Aston Martin actually appeared. With the launch of the new Vantage Roadster today continuing the company two-seater history, Steve revisits […]2025-01-1542 min
2 Worlds Collide Podcast#33 - Cory Neill - The Weight of War: Cory Neill Reflects on Afghanistan and PTSD
In this powerful episode of 2 Worlds Collide, I’m joined by Cory Neill—a former infantry paratrooper and combat first aider who shares his incredible story of courage, service, and resilience.
Cory takes us back to his deployment to Afghanistan in 2012, recounting the harrowing events of August 29th—a tragic green-on-blue attack at Patrol Base Wahab that claimed the lives of three Australian soldiers: Private Robert Poate, Lance Corporal Rick Milosevic, and Sapper James Martin. As a first responder, Cory reflects on the chaos of that night, the bonds forged in war, and the lasting impact it has had on his...2024-12-221h 34
The Content Marketing PodcastHyper-Local Content Marketing with Martin BamfordMost content marketing agencies have clients all over the country or the world, and don't focus their business on their local area. Neither do many content marketers consider high end photography as a pillar of a content marketing strategy. Today I talk to Martin Bamford, Photographer, Filmmaker & Founder of Bear Content, a marketing agency does both these things!To find out more about Bear Content, head to their website, or connect with Martin on LinkedIn.Looking for a content marketing agency for your company? Are you in the fintech, financial services...2023-02-1441 min
A Blog To Watch WeeklyaBlogtoWatch Weekly: Featuring Zodiac, NORQAIN, Bamford, Girard-Perregaux, Ressence, Ulysse Nardin, Tissot and a Mystery GuestaBlogtoWatch Weekly: Questions from the Community, A Recap of New Releases, and Yohann Martinez from Art In Time Monaco
In this episode of aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Rick, Ariel, and David sit down to field some questions from the aBlogtoWatch community and discuss their thoughts on the latest new releases from the world of watches. Questions cover everything from an existential crisis resulting from realizing that your watch has too much branding to favorite summer drinks and an IWC watchmaker’s practical uses for a chronograph. Additionally, there have been a number of new releases this week, and the aB...2022-06-3059 min
Cranleigh Community RadioThe Farewell EpisodeComing up in this episode, we've got two conversations with the Friends of the Hurtwood, the group responsible for maintaining the incredible area of open space on our doorstep, which I know contributed a great deal to keeping me healthy and sane during the lockdowns. Lynda also speaks to local charity Care Ashore, and to Gemma Jones from Reconnections. We've also got poetry from Trisha Broomfield.2021-09-191h 25
GB TalksAndy Green and the Bremont Martin-Baker MBII2021-08-0533 minCranleigh Community RadioIn conversation with the Cranleigh Writers' GroupComing up in this episode, our first face-to-face recording since we started this project! Lynda chats with members of the Cranleigh Writers' Group - a big thank you to Cranleigh Arts Centre for letting us use their space for this recording. We've got poetry from Trisha Broomfield, chapter 19 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, ready by local author Jeremy Elson, and Stephen Dennison introduces classical music.2021-07-3057 minCranleigh Community RadioPlastic Free July and the Pitch HillbilliesComing up in this episode...Lynda chats with Vanessa from For Earth's Sake about Plastic Free July. There's classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison. Trisha Broomfield reads her poem, Perfection. And Lynda catches up some local lads best known as the Pitch Hillbillies, before we play you out with a performance of their song Clinch Mountain Backstep.2021-07-1654 minCranleigh Community RadioThe Brigitte TrustComing up in this episode, Lynda speaks with The Brigitte Trust, there's Wimbledon-themed poetry from Trisha Broomfield, and an update from the Cranleigh Arts team. There's also some local news and events updates.2021-07-0229 minCranleigh Community RadioCranleigh Community Radio 38Coming up in this episode of Cranleigh Community Radio, there's a Cranleigh Carnival Update from Lynda, poetry from Trisha Broomfield, an update from the Cranleigh Arts Team, chapter 18 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, narrated by local author Jeremy Elson, a conversation with Tim, the Curate at St Nicolas Church, and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison.2021-06-201h 15Cranleigh Community RadioDying Matters in CranleighWe've got lots coming up in this episode including a conversation about death, poetry from Trisha Broomfield, classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison, Chapter 17 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, narrated by local author Jeremy Elson, and Cranleigh Arts Centre joined by Catfish.2021-05-2853 minCranleigh Community RadioCranleigh needs volunteersComing up in this episode, Lynda speaks to David Rose from Voluntary Action South West Surrey, Trisha Broomfield reads her poem May, and Martin has a conversation with Glen Skelton from Surrey Wildlife Trust, about the Cranleigh Community Rivers Project.2021-05-1444 minCranleigh Community RadioCranleigh Community Radio episode 35Coming up in this episode, poetry about the grim grin of the serious cyclist, something for listeners with a sweet tooth as Lynda speaks to a local chocolate company, there's news from the Cranleigh Arts team, Jeremy reads chapter 16 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, Stephen introduces a piece of classical music, and we hear from someone with the very important job of providing security for our vaccines.2021-04-301h 04Cranleigh Community RadioSigns of SpringComing up in this episode, Lynda speaks to Citizens Advice Waverley about their reopening plans, there's poetry from Trisha Broomfield, Stephen Dennison introduces a piece of classical music, we hear from the Cranleigh Arts team, and there's chapter 15 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, narrated by local author Jeremy Elson.2021-04-0946 minCranleigh Community RadioCranleigh's Daily GrindComing up in this episode; Lynda speaks to the Secret Garden Sanctuary. Trisha Broomfield reads her poem, Cranleigh's Daily Grind. We hear from the Cranleigh Arts Team. Jeremy Elson reads chapter 14 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums. And Stephen introduces a piece of classical music.2021-03-1952 minCranleigh Community RadioCranleigh Community Radio episode 32We've got some fantastic conversations coming up for you in this episode, including Hannah Jones talking about Women's Cricket. There's poetry from Trisha Broomfield, chapter 13 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison, the latest from the Cranleigh Arts team, and a chat with the people who got Ray online. All of that coming up shortly in this episode of Cranleigh Community Radio.2021-03-051h 07Cranleigh Community RadioThe one with the home schoolingComing up in today's episode; with a return to school imminent, hopefully (!), we're talking today about home schooling. There's poetry from Trisha Broomfield, an update from the Cranleigh Arts team, chapter 12 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, a conversation with Ray about getting online, and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison.2021-02-1956 minCranleigh Community RadioWishing for normalComing up in this episode of Cranleigh Community Radio; there's poetry from Trisha Broomfield, Wishing For Normal. I catch up with Kim Wilson from Surrey Hills Rehab about their falls clinics. Katie from Cranleigh Arts Centre joins us to talk about the tech behind their live streaming setup. We've got a news update from the Arts Society Cranleigh. Citizens Advice share some scam busting tips. There's chapter 11 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, read by local author Jeremy Elson. Stephen Dennison introduces a piece of classical music. And...2021-02-051h 47Cranleigh Community RadioCranleigh Vaccination Centre is Open for BusinessVaccinations have started in Cranleigh! Last Thursday saw the opening of Cranleigh Village Hall as a mass vaccination centre. Coming up in this episode, Lynda speaks to one of the wonderful volunteers, and also to Pat, who has had her jab! Also coming up in this episode, Cranleigh Community Radio makes it to the BBC! We've got an update from Katie at Cranleigh Arts. Stephen Dennison introduces classical music. There's poetry from Trish Broomfield, details of the Energy Programme from Citizens Advice Waverley, and chapter 10 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow H...2021-01-221h 26Cranleigh Community RadioStay at home, if you canWelcome to episode 28 of Cranleigh Community Radio, at the start of the third national lockdown.2021-01-0828 minCranleigh Community RadioChristmas greetings from Cranleigh Community RadioComing up in this episode, we've got Christmas messages from Roy Woodhams and Angela Richardson MP; Lynda celebrates the work of our Street Champions in 2020. There's an update from the Cranleigh Arts team, Christmas-themed poetry from Trisha Broomfield; a pertinent conversation about domestic abuse, sadly even more relevant at this time of year. Stephen Dennison brings us an interview about music at Cranleigh Arts Centre, and Trevor Dale from the Cranleigh Society talks to Lynda about trees.2020-12-231h 16Cranleigh Community RadioCranleigh Community Radio episode 26In this episode of Cranleigh Community Radio, we hear about long Covid, Universal Credit, free Hoppa travel over Christmas, and local footpaths.2020-12-111h 32Cranleigh Community RadioCranleigh Community Radio episode 25Welcome to the latest episode of Cranleigh Community Radio, where we share local news and conversation, helping you through the lockdown!2020-11-271h 01Cranleigh Community RadioCranleigh Community Radio episode 24The latest updates from Cranleigh in Surrey, including an interview with the Chair of Governors at Cranleigh Primary School, help from Citizens Advice Waverley, and an update from the Cranleigh Arts Team.2020-11-131h 33Cranleigh Community RadioFlooding in CranleighIn episode 23 of Cranleigh Community Radio, we hear from Cllr Liz Townsend about the new Hearing Awareness Ribbon. There's an interview with Trevor Dale from Cranleigh Civic Society about flooding in Cranleigh. There's also an update from Cranleigh Arts Centre, a conversation with Cranleigh Sports & Social Club, and the history of the school at Elmbridge Village, plus lots more!2020-10-301h 43Cranleigh Community RadioThe Fettling RoomHello, and welcome to episode 22 of Cranleigh Community Radio. It's Friday the 16th of October 2020, I'm Martin Bamford. Coming up in this episode we've got an interview with Chris Da Costa from The Fettling Room, the regular update from Cranleigh Arts Centre, poetry from Trisha Broomfield, a conversation about Fairtrade in Cranleigh, and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison.2020-10-1648 minCranleigh Community RadioCranleigh in BloomWelcome to episode 21 of Cranleigh Community Radio! Coming up in this episode, Lynda speaks to Andy Bamford from Cranleigh in Bloom. There's an update from the Cranleigh Arts team, poetry from Trisha Broomfield, the next chapter from Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison.2020-10-0255 minCranleigh Community RadioCranleigh Community Radio episode 20Hello and welcome to episode 20 of Cranleigh Community Radio on Friday 18th September 2020. This was the week when the Rule of 6 was introduced in England. The Rule applies across indoor and outdoor settings, with police able to disperse gatherings of over six people and fine individuals involved. If you're listening to this episode on the day of release, Friday 17th September, then tomorrow do visit the Cranleigh Arts & Crafts Market, organised by Cranleigh Chamber of Commerce. More than 20 local arts and crafts stalls can be found along Cranleigh High Street, along w...2020-09-1839 minCranleigh Community RadioThe back to school specialComing up in this episode, it's a back to school special. We start by hearing from Becky from Cranleigh-based Forest School business Flo & Fawn, about how to use the Great Outdoors to support your child's education this autumn and beyond. Lynda speaks to Adam Cole, I chat with Trevor Dale from the Cranleigh Society about some important new developments in the village. There's music from Paul Rich, with his song Run To Me. We hear from Katie at Cranleigh Arts. There's the latest instalment of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, read by local author...2020-09-041h 37Cranleigh Community RadioCranleigh Community Radio episode 18Hello and welcome to Cranleigh Community Radio episode 18. Coming up in this episode, Lynda speaks to Steve Duffell from Cranleigh Fish. There's chapter two of Frank Penny and The Mystery Ludlow Hum, by local author Jeremy Elson. The Cranleigh Arts Team are back with their regular update. We've got poetry from Trisha Broomfield, live music from Paul Rich, and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison.2020-08-2153 min
Financial Father and SonE12 - Interview with Martin Bamford from Informed Choice RadioIn this episode, we discuss F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence Retire Early) with Martin Bamford from Informed Choice Radio (icradio.co.uk). Some of the topics discussed were: - The importance of financial building blocks- How time and patience are your allies- Why we typically waste as much as 15% of our lifetime income on scams.Episode Summary: A little about ourselves (02:11), Chatting about money with your children (04:03), Why we started the Financial Father and Son podcast (06:38), The impact F.I.R.E. can have on the next...2020-08-1827 minCranleigh Community RadioCranleigh Community Radio episode 17Hello, and welcome to episode 17 on Cranleigh Community Radio, on Friday 7th August 2020. Coming up in this episode, we hear from Lynda in conversation with David Rich from Cranleigh Market. There's the first chapter of Frank Penny and the Mystery Ludlow Hums, read by local author Jeremy Elson. Trisha Broomfield reads her poem Simply Bliss. There's a conversation from the Cranleigh Arts team; what's your favourite movie? And Stephen Dennison introduces Mengyang Pan playing us out with a recital of Liszt Paganini Etude No. 6.2020-08-071h 01Cranleigh Community RadioFace coverings at the readyHello and welcome to episode 16 of Cranleigh Community Radio. I'm Martin Bamford. Coming up in this episode, Lynda speaks to the artist in residence at St Joseph's School, I chat with Trevor Dale from The Cranleigh Society, there's an update from the Cranleigh Arts Team, Trisha Broomfield reads a piece of poetry, and Lynda speaks to Dawn Murphy from Home Start Waverley. From today, it is mandatory to wear a face covering when in shops. By law, you must wear a face covering when on public transport, in indoor transport hubs, shops and supermarkets, indoor shopping...2020-07-241h 03Cranleigh Community RadioCranleigh Community Radio Episode 15Hello and welcome to episode 15 of Cranleigh Community Radio. It's good to be back after a two-week break. Our new publishing schedule is every fortnight on a Friday, although we will, of course, come back to weekly new episodes as and when we can get more contributors involved. Coming up in this episode, Lynda speaks to local publican Peter Slinger from The Three Horseshoes. There's music from local band The TR5s. Trish Broomfield shares her latest piece of poetry with us. There's classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison. And we hear from the Cranleigh Arts Team.2020-07-1051 minCranleigh Community RadioCranleigh's Big FishComing up in this episode...Lynda speaks to David Hall from Cranleigh Angling Society, there's poetry from Trisha Broomfield, the latest update from Jamie at the Cranleigh Lions, an update from the Cranleigh Arts Team, and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison. After 14 weeks of Cranleigh Community Radio, the show is moving to a fortnightly schedule after this episode, so we'll be back again on Friday 10th July, and we would love to hear your voice for that episode. Head along to destinationcranleigh.net/radio to find out how to send us your recordings. This...2020-06-2654 minCranleigh Community RadioA history of CranleighHello and welcome to the latest episode of Cranleigh Community Radio, I'm Martin Bamford. If you're new here after listening to Lynda MacDermott talking about Cranleigh Community Radio on BBC Radio Surrey yesterday, then a very warm welcome to you too. I hope you enjoy what we've got lined up for you today. Coming up in today's episode, Lynda speaks to Michael Miller from Cranleigh History Society. Our resident poet, Trisha Broomfield, shares her work Bagpipes. There's a conversation about cricket and football with James Mitchell. Stephen Dennison introduces another piece of classical music, and...2020-06-191h 15Cranleigh Community RadioCranleigh Community Radio episode 12In this packed edition of Cranleigh Community Radio, we hear from Cranleigh Village Health Trust and the Director of Integrated Care Partnership in Guildford, Giles Mahoney. There's poetry from Trisha Broomfield, a conversation with Rob Squirrell from Sayers Croft, and our regular update and quiz questions from Jamie Currie of Cranleigh Lions. Lynda speaks to local postwoman Clare Frawley about her life as a postie. There's a conversation about comedians from the Cranleigh Arts team, and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison. Also in this episode, we hear about a new initiative to...2020-06-121h 32Cranleigh Community RadioCranleigh Community Radio 11In episode 11 of Cranleigh Community Radio, Lynda speaks to local taxi driver Fiona Barker. The Cranleigh Arts team talk about gardening. Trisha Broomfield reads her poem Sizzling Fillets. There are a couple of moments of kindness in our new weekly segment. Jamie from the Cranleigh Lions shares his latest quiz questions, and Stephen introduces a special piece of music.2020-06-0647 minCranleigh Community RadioCranleigh Food BankIn episode 10 of Cranleigh Community Radio, Lynda chats to Rosslyn Doney from Cranleigh Food Bank, Trisha Broomfield shares her poem Perfect Pastry, there's new music from Richard James Poll, and updates from Cranleigh Lions and Cranleigh Arts Centre.2020-05-2937 minCranleigh Community RadioCranleigh's Other TwinComing up in this episode, we hear about Cranleigh's other twin, there's classical music introduced by Stephen, the Cranleigh Lions update and quiz questions, your weekly update from the Cranleigh Arts team, and an interview with James Rhodes-Smith, a team manager at Co-op Cranleigh.2020-05-2259 minCranleigh Community RadioFriends in GermanyIn episode 8 of Cranleigh Community Radio, we hear from Trevor Dale at the Cranleigh Society, Vallendar Friendship Club chairman Jeremy Watts, Bright Care Cranleigh, local chef Vivianna Small, and our usual segments from Cranleigh Lions, Stephen Dennison, Cranleigh Arts Centre and Trish Broomfield. It's the longest episode to date - every minute worth your time!2020-05-151h 13Cranleigh Community RadioYoung CranleighOur theme for episode 7 of Cranleigh Community Radio is Young Cranleigh. We've got an interview about Young Arts, how to train your parents, Minecraft Tips, Cranleigh Youth Council Music Project, The Great Realisation, The Pitch Hillbillies, and much more.2020-05-081h 01
Financial Planner Marketing PlaybookWhy video marketing is essential for Financial Planners, with Robin PowellWhat makes video marketing such a powerful tool for Financial Planners? My guest today on the Financial Planner Marketing Playbook is Robin Powell. An experienced journalist, Robin worked for more than 20 years in broadcast television news and current affairs. He's no stranger in front of the camera. His business, Regis Media, makes extensive use of video to help attract, retain and educate clients. In this conversation, we talk about what makes video such a powerful marketing tool, how to find the confidence to appear on camera, the gear you need to...2020-05-0500 minCranleigh Community RadioCranleigh Community Radio Episode SixIn this episode of Cranleigh Community Radio, we hear from Gary and Sophie Warner who are hosting a 24-hour live DJ set to raise money for NHS Charities Together. Lynda speaks to Diane Davies from Cranleigh Village Hospital League of Friends. There's an update from the Cranleigh Arts team, with some creative ideas for lockdown. We hear from Pat Butler at The Arts Society Cranleigh. Jamie is back with an update from Cranleigh Lions and more local quiz questions. There's poetry from Trisha Broomfield, and Stephen Dennison introduces classical music to play us out.2020-05-0152 minCranleigh Community RadioBusiness advice, recognising voluneers, and weeds that self seedIn this packed episode five of Cranleigh Community Radio, we get business advice from Cranleigh Chamber of Commerce, and update from Cranleigh Medical Practice, we hear from St Joseph's School, volunteers at Cranleigh Arts Centre, the part one local lady played in the AIDS crisis, an interview with singing teacher Sharon Duggan, the latest update from Cranleigh Lions and quiz questions, poetry from Trish Broomfield, and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison,2020-04-241h 03
NextGen PlannersMartin Bamford on how he created a personal brand in a family firm•How did he enter Financial Services •How did he progress to Managing Director •What it is like to work within a family business and how Informed Choice market to clients •Why he decided to setup his own podcast and website •What is Martin’s Niche and why he chose it2020-04-2330 min
Financial Planner Marketing PlaybookHow disrupters are remaking what we buy, with Lawrence IngrassiaSomething is happening in the world of business. Upstart brands are taking on the empires that have long-dominated trillion-dollar consumer sectors. My guest on the podcast today is Lawrence Ingrassia, former business and economics editor and deputy managing editor at the New York Times. In his new book, Billion Dollar Brand Club, Lawrence explores a growing number of digital entrepreneurs have found new and creative ways to crack the code on the bonanza of physical goods that move through our lives every day. We're talking about billion-dollar disruptive brands like Dollar Shave Club...2020-04-2100 minCranleigh Community RadioOn location, field mushrooms, and arts volunteersLocal voices, news and information, and entertainment to get Cranleigh through these challenging times. In this packed new episode of Cranleigh Community Radio, we hear from film location manager Tobin Hughes, Anna Pritchard from Cranleigh Leisure Centre, two of the trustees from Cranleigh Arts Centre, and surreymummy.com founder Penny Bramsden. There's also the latest instalment from the diary of a sensible husband in isolation, poetry from Trish Broomfield, an update from Cranleigh Lions (along with quiz answers and more questions!), and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison. Here's episode four of Cranleigh...2020-04-171h 03Financial Planner Marketing PlaybookBe your authentic self, with Catherine MorganFrom a young age, my guest today had a relationship with money fraught with difficulties. Catherine Morgan felt her natural relationship with money was out of control, leading to overspending, undersaving and being driven by emotions. A family medical emergency in later years brought these emotions to the surface again. In 2016, Catherine decided to use her knowledge and expertise to help women to be better prepared to deal with situations in their life where they need to take back control and be financially resilient. Catherine is on a mission to encourage...2020-04-1400 minCranleigh Community RadioBeer, Lions and a Secret GardenIn this jam-packed third edition of Cranleigh Community Radio, we hear from Relay for Life, The Crafty Brewing Co., Cranleigh Mead Little Free Library, Cranleigh Lions, the Secret Garden Sanctuary, Cranleigh Arts Centre, Cranleigh Society, Diary of a Sensible Husband in Isolation, and much more.2020-04-101h 04Financial Planner Marketing PlaybookBuild Recurring Revenue, with Robbie Kellman BaxterMy guest on the podcast today brings more than twenty years of strategy consulting and marketing experience. Robbie Kellman Baxter is founder of Peninsula Strategies, helping companies leverage subscription pricing, digital community and freemium to build deeper relationships with customers. Her clients have included start-ups and mid-sized venture-backed companies as well as industry leaders such as Netflix, Oracle, Electronic Arts and eBay. As the author of The Membership Economy: Find Your Superusers, Master the Forever Transaction & Build Recurring Revenue, a book that has been named a top 10 marketing book of all time by...2020-04-0700 minCranleigh Community RadioLocal hero, getting the kids out of the house, and diary of a sensible husband in isolationIn episode two of Cranleigh Community Radio, we’ve got tips for getting the children to exercise, an interview with a local hero, a message from St Nicolas Church, football training exercises to keep the kids in shape, favourite shows from Cranleigh Arts Centre, diary of a sensible isolated husband poetry, music and much more.2020-04-0342 minFinancial Planner Marketing PlaybookDon't Bury the Zinger, with Carl RichardsSome podcast conversations come along at exactly the right time. When I originally reached out to my guest today, I had no idea we would be working from home, avoiding all social contact, and living through an unprecedented time of economic and market upheaval. Carl Richards is well-known in the Financial Planning profession as someone who distils complex concepts into simple messages, through his behaviour gap artwork. A Certified Financial Planner, Carl has a powerful message for the Financial Planner community, never more important than right now. In this conversation, we...2020-03-3100 minCranleigh Community RadioCranleigh Pulling Together While Staying ApartLocal voices, news and information, and entertainment to get Cranleigh through these challenging times. In this first episode of Cranleigh Community Radio, we hear from Stella in Hong Kong, chatting with her granny in Cranleigh about life without school. There's poetry from Trisha Broomfield and an update from the team at Cranleigh Arts Centre. Ewhurst-resident Peter Timberlake shares his experience of working from home, instead of making a daily commute to the City. There are coronavirus scam prevention tips, thoughts from a Cranleigh mum juggling work and home schooling, and an uplifting song...2020-03-2734 minCranleigh Community RadioWelcome to Cranleigh Community RadioWe're a brand new community radio station, bringing a voice to Cranleigh and surrounding villages. Cranleigh Community Radio is a free to access audio podcast, available from your favourite podcast players including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We'll also be available to stream on the Destination Cranleigh website. New episodes will be published each week, with the first one going live on Friday 27th March 2020. Each episode of Cranleigh Community Radio will feature local voices, news and information, and entertainment to get us all through these challenging times.2020-03-2401 minFinancial Planner Marketing PlaybookCreating a Marketing Engine, with Pete MatthewPete Matthew is a legend. There's a good chance that you've heard his story before. After reading the book Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuk, Pete realised that he could use the internet and social networking to get a very important message across. A Chartered Financial Planner and Managing Director of Jacksons Wealth Management in Penzance, Pete is the driving force behind the movement that is Meaningful Money. What started as basic personal finance explainer videos, shot with a cheap video camera on the beaches of Cornwall, has grown into a massively...2020-03-2400 minFinancial Planner Marketing PlaybookCapture the moment, with Joe DenyerGreat photography is a powerful marketing tool. A picture is worth a thousand words and, when done well, professional photography has the ability to transform your website and digital marketing. In this episode, I'm joined by our resident photographer Joe Denyer. Joe is responsible for capturing incredible images and moments for our clients. I sat down with Joe to ask him everything you wanted to know about professional photography, but were too scared to ask. For example, with fantastic cameras at affordable prices, what's the difference between asking...2020-03-1700 min
Financial Planner Marketing PlaybookYou're only human, with Trevor DaleThere's no escaping the fact that you're human. Humans make mistakes. Within the Financial Planning profession, human errors can lead to costs and complaints. But what happens when you screw up in the cockpit of a 747, or in an operating theatre, scalpel in hand? My guest today is Trevor Dale, a specialist in Human Factors. Trevor has experience of human factors training going back to 1990, when he was part of the team that introduced the subject to British Airways as a method of reducing pilot error. He retired as a Training...2020-03-1000 min
Financial Planner Marketing PlaybookMarketing made simple, with Roger EdwardsWhen it comes to marketing, there's an awful lot of BS out there. There's a huge gulf between 'practical marketing' and what's taught in business schools. Thinking about the Boston Matrix or Porter's Five Forces still leaves me with a glazed over expression. My podcast guest today is at war with marketing complexity. Roger Edwards has been helping people with their marketing for over 25 years. He started out in Big Corporate and eventually worked his way up to Marketing Director, heading up some of the biggest brands in UK financial services.2020-03-0300 min
Financial Planner Marketing PlaybookRepurposing content for profile & profit, with Danny MatthewsThe only thing holding you back from innovation and happiness is you. With barriers to entry falling across every profession, Financial Planners have no excuses when it comes to developing new propositions, crafting compelling client experiences, and communicating their messages across multiple platforms. My guest today made the move from mortgage adviser, to fintech pioneer, to graphic designer. Danny Matthews joins us for this episode of the Financial Planner Marketing Playbook to chat about: -why Financial Planners need to learn from the customer experience engineered by leading global brands ...2020-02-2500 min
B2B Growth Think TankMartin Bamford: Bridging The Trust GapToday’s guest is someone who clearly loves a challenge. That’s because he doesn’t just run one business, but two. So coming on The Client Catching Podcast should be no trouble for my guest today, Martin Bamford. He's managing director of Informed Choice, an award-winning firm of Chartered Financial Planners in Surrey and Hampshire; and he's founder of Bamford Media, a creative agency for financial planners, business coaches and membership bodies, where he takes what’s worked for marketing his business, to help others do the same. Martin is a big proponen...2019-06-2037 minFinancial Planner Marketing PlaybookMake the most of your Financial Planner blog content with these 5 ideasThere are plenty of benefits associated with regularly posting fresh blog content on your financial planner website. As well as helping Google and the other search engines rank you highly in search results, it also reassures existing and prospective clients who are visiting your website that you have your finger on the pulse. But when you publish a new blog post on your website, how can you be sure you are making the most out of it? In this episode, Martin shares 5 ways Financial Planners can make the most out of their blog...2019-04-1000 minFinancial Planner Marketing PlaybookHow to make quality content your key to success, with Sharon TantonIn this episode of the Financial Planner Marketing Playbook podcast, I’m joined by Sharon Tanton, creative director and co-founder of Valuable Content. Sharon is co-author of the Valuable Content Marketing book. She works as content director and lead writer for businesses. Content marketing is just so important for all businesses. For Financial Planners, content marketing is a powerful and very cost effective way to share your message, build your authority and get in front of the right prospective clients. In her book Valuable Content Marketing, Sharon says “Think of marketing as helping, not...2019-01-2300 minFinancial Planner Marketing PlaybookSeriously effective ways to generate new client enquiries, with Martin BamfordIn this episode of the Financial Planner Marketing Playbook podcast, I’m talking about seriously effective ways to generate new client enquiries. It’s the second of two solocast episodes in this season of the podcast, and these ideas are adapted from a recent webinar we presented at Bamford Media. Within this episode of the podcast, I take you through 10 of what I believe are the most effective ways you, as a financial adviser or financial planner, can generate new client enquiries today. When we speak to financial planners, we’re often told that o...2019-01-1600 minFinancial Planner Marketing PlaybookHow to Outsmart Change, with Engelina JaspersIn this episode of the Financial Planner Marketing Playbook podcast, we’re talking about change and how to outsmart it. A change in management, the arrival of a new competitor, market consolidation, a disappointing quarter or a new direction for your business can all disrupt our best-laid plans. How we respond to unexpected change can determine our success or failure. My guest today, marketing veteran Engelina Jaspers, is a student and teacher of business and career agility. Her book, Marketing Flexology, is the step-by-step guide to creating a dynamic and resilient marketing organisation th...2019-01-0900 minFinancial Planner Marketing PlaybookHow neuromarketing can help you persuade anyone, with Dr Christophe MorinIn this episode of the Financial Planner Marketing Playbook podcast, we're talking about the science of persuasion. It's a sad fact that most of our attempts to persuade are doomed to fail because the brains of our audience automatically reject messages that disrupt their attention. My guest today, Dr Christophe Morin, is co-author of The Persuasion Code. His book makes the complex science of persuasion simple. With over 30 years of marketing and business development experience, Christophe is passionate about understanding and predicting consumer behavior using neuroscience. Regardless of your level of...2019-01-0200 minFinancial Planner Marketing PlaybookHow to craft compelling content for your financial planner websiteIn this episode, I’m sharing ideas on how to craft compelling content for your financial planner website. Our research found that the average IFA website blog hasn't been updated for six months. Failure to update website content on a regular basis is just one of several things letting financial planners down when it comes to their content marketing. In this episode, I share the benefits of online content marketing, where to find inspiration for your content creation, and a simple process to follow that can turn you into a content generating machine....2018-12-2600 minFinancial Planner Marketing PlaybookGenerating business referrals without asking, with Stacey Brown RandallWe all know why referrals from satisfied clients are so powerful. A good referral can result in an engaged client faster and more easily than any other type of lead. But the act of asking for them can be awkward. And awkwardness aside, even asking for referrals is often ineffective. My podcast guest today is Stacey Brown Randall and she’s developed a method of getting referrals without asking. Her book is Generating Business Referrals Without Asking. Stacey presents a structured approach to getting referrals which reduces the hustle, an...2018-12-1900 minFinancial Planner Marketing PlaybookHow to Harness the Power of Direct Response Copywriting, with Glenn FisherEvery financial planning business making sales online is engaged in a battle to get prospective clients to click. More clicks equals more sales equals a more successful financial planning business. In this episode of the Financial Planner Marketing Playbook podcast, I speak to Glenn Fisher, a direct response copywriting expert. Glenn has spent over a decade working with The Agora, one of the world’s most successful direct response publishers. Working previously as a council auditor, he quit to change his life, returning to college to study creative writing. He...2018-12-1200 minFinancial Planner Marketing PlaybookWelcome to the Financial Planner Marketing PlaybookFinancial Planner Marketing Playbook is the new audio podcast from the team at Bamford Media. Your host is Martin Bamford, chartered financial planner and founder of creative agency Bamford Media. Coming up in season one, we've got five fantastic guests, sharing insights from the worlds of content creation, client referrals and behavioural science. Over the coming weeks, we look forward to sharing conversations with Glenn Fisher, Stacey Brown Randall, Dr Christophe Morin, Engelina Jaspers and Sharon Tanton. There's also two solocast episodes coming up in season one, where Martin takes a...2018-12-0400 min
PFS Festival RadioMartin Clubbs, Old Mutual WealthMartin Clubbs from Old Mutual Wealth talks to Martin for Festival Radio about the investment challenge surrounding DB pension transfers.
Martin is a Pension Specialist with over 20 years market experience. He has worked closely with advisers in both the corporate and individual pensions market supporting them through the ever changing pensions landscape. Currently he is involved heavily in the DB to DC market helping advisers with the opportunities and challenges this area of work creates. Outside of work Martin enjoys cycling, golf and coaching his sons junior football team.2017-11-0802 min
PFS Festival RadioMartin Coyle, AegonMartin Coyle from Aegon talks to Martin about legacy assets moving to platforms.
Martin has been in financial services since 1991. His career began with MLC which later became the wealth management arm of National Australia Bank. He sought pastures new arriving in the UK in 2005 where has held consultancy and business development positions with Prudential and AXA Wealth before joining Aegon UK as Head of Platform Sales. More recently becoming Director- Business Development he is responsible for the Strategic Account, Technical, Tax and Trust teams. Following completion of a Diploma of Financial Markets and a Diploma of Financial Planning Martin...2017-11-0703 min
PFS Festival RadioChris Baigent-Reed, Jigsaw TreeChris Baigent-Reed from Jigsaw Tree chats with Martin Bamford for Festival Radio.
Jigsaw Tree works with adviser businesses to help them enhance the delivery of their client propositions & technology providers to strengthen adoption of their solutions.
@JigsawTree2017-11-0703 min
PFS Festival RadioPFS Festival Radio 010 - Martin Lines, JustToday on PFS Festival Radio, I'm joined by Martin Lines from Just, Gold Partner at the Festival of Financial Planning.
Just is the exciting new brand for Partnership and Just Retirement. It represents the specialist knowledge and expertise of both award-winning businesses, and the passion, purpose and vision of the new stronger organisation.
Find out more about Just - http://www.justadviser.com/
Find out more at www.pfsfestival.org/explore/festival-radio.2017-10-1705 min
PFS Festival RadioPFS Festival Radio 000 - IntroductionWelcome to PFS Festival Radio, hosted by Martin Bamford from Informed Choice Radio. Here's a short introduction to this new podcast series and what you can expect each week leading up to The Festival of Financial Planning on 7th and 8th November 2017 at NEC Birmingham. Find out more at www.pfsfestival.org/explore/festival-radio.2017-08-2202 min
Marketing and Finance (MAF) PodcastMPAF63 – Martin Bamford and Pete Matthew: Should You Launch Your Own Financial Services Podcast?MPAF63 – Martin Bamford and Pete Matthew: Should You Launch Your Own Financial Services Podcast?
In this episode I chat to two of the UK Financial Services Industry’s most successful podcasters.
Martin Bamford of the Informed Choice Podcast and Pete Matthew of meaningful Money join me to talk about our experiences using this awesome broadcast medium.
We share our experiences on putting a podcast together, how much business we’ve generated as a result, and give out some tips on how you could launch your own Podcast really easily and quickly.
That's...2015-10-1427 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 021 - 24th July 2015It's The Random BamCast episode 021 on Friday 24th July 2015.
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Music credit: https://soundcloud.com/fridaychicken/coastin2015-07-2404 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 020 - 23rd July 2015The Random BamCast episode 020 on Thursday 23rd July 2015.
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Music credit: Persephone by snowflake featuring Vidian, Dimitri Artemenko http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/snowflake/223642015-07-2303 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 019 - 22nd July 2015Episode 019 of The Random BamCast on Wednesday 22nd July 2015. It's the start of the summer holidays!
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Music credit: Emerge In Love by Alex featuring SackJo22 & Magic Moon http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/302392015-07-2202 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 018 - 21st July 2015The Random BamCast episode 018 on Tuesday 18th July 2015.
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Music credit: "More, more, more,...feat. i_rebel" by Reiswerk http://ccmixter.org/files/Reiswerk/509192015-07-2105 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 017 - 20th July 2015The Random BamCast episode 017 on Monday 20th July 2015. That's my dog, Rosie, snoring to open to the episode.
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Music credit: "20two Sh8z from Fluffy" by Siobhan Dakay http://ccmixter.org/files/SiobhanD/504802015-07-2005 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 016 - 19th July 2015The Random BamCast episode 016 on Sunday 19th July 2015.
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Music credit: "Black lullaby" by catayela http://ccmixter.org/files/catayela/490602015-07-1903 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 015 - 18th July 2015The Random BamCast episode 015 on Saturday 18th July 2015.
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Music credit: Designer Children" by Stefan Kartenberg http://ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/508912015-07-1802 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 014 - 17th July 2015It's The Random BamCast episode 014 on Friday 17th July 2015. Today we go looking for actress Emma Watson in the forest behind our house and the kids practice their farting noises.
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Music credit: "Depart (cdk mix)" by cdk http://ccmixter.org/files/cdk/503472015-07-1804 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 013 - 16th July 2015It's The Random BamCast episode 013 on Thursday 16th July 2015.
Music credit: "Human Dance" by Fabio Dellerba http://ccmixter.org/files/carta/504812015-07-1604 minThe Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 012 - 15th July 2015It's The Random BamCast episode 012 on Wednesday 15th July 2015.
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Music credit: "Pacific Sunset" by spinmeister http://ccmixter.org/files/spinmeister/507472015-07-1605 minThe Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 011 - 14th July 2015It's The Random BamCast episode 011 on Tuesday 14th July 2015. My nephew Sammy opens this episode with a rude joke.
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Music credit: "Power" by P7R7L5 http://ccmixter.org/files/party_redlight/508452015-07-1402 minThe Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 010 - 13th July 2015It's The Random BamCast episode 010 on Monday 13th July 2015.
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Music credit: Club 220 - Lunar Fest https://soundcloud.com/cameron-gauthier/lunar-fest2015-07-1304 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 009 - 12th July 2015The Random BamCast on Sunday 12th July 2015. I visit a gym for the first time in a decade, Ryan really wants some dark chocolate and we visit the horse.
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Music credit: http://www.bensound.com/2015-07-1206 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 008 - 11th July 2015Screwing up the results for Cranleigh parkrun, the case of the missing wedding rings and a riverside walk with Rosie the dog. It's The Random BamCast episode 008 on Saturday 11th July 2015.
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Music credit: Between Galaxies by MegaEnx https://soundcloud.com/megaenx/between-galaxies2015-07-1106 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 007 - Friday 10th July 2015It's The Random BamCast episode 007 on Friday 10th July 2015.
Music credit: Chiller-3 https://soundcloud.com/chiller-32015-07-1005 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 006 - Thursday 9th July 2015It's the Random BamCast episode 006 on Thursday 9th July 2015. Ryan isn't excited about starting school in September, we see a mini tornado in Knowle Park, I go for a very long paddle on the river and earn some chips for dinner.
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The excellent music for this episode is Summer 2015 by Beats_2015 https://soundcloud.com/fl_studio/summer-2015rap-instrumental2015-07-0904 minThe Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 005 - Wednesday 8th July 2015The Random BamCast episode 005 on Wednesday 8th July 2015. Lottie is going to the zoo, Samuel tells a joke about chimneys, Megan acquires a mystery second lunchbox and Martin covers the Summer Budget for the local radio station.
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The awesome music used in this episode is by The Jawa Warhol and is called Fire Under The Stars - https://soundcloud.com/lewis-lacook/fire-under-the-stars.2015-07-0805 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 004 - Tuesday 7th July 2015In episode 004 of The Random BamCast, Martin meets HRH The Countess of Wessex, wears a suit and tie, and forgets to tell Becky where the children are.
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Music credit: https://soundcloud.com/megaenx/between-galaxies2015-07-0704 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 003 - Monday 6th July 2015It's The Random BamCast episode 003 on Monday 6th July 2015. Ryan tells some jokes, someone uses a chainsaw by my office window and I plan some sneaky TV time after work.
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Music credit: https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music/sooner-or-later2015-07-0603 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 002 - Sunday 5th July 2015Episode 002 of The Random BamCast, my daily audio diary podcast. Explaining the five-second rule to Ryan, shopping for straps & chocolate milk, and kayaking on the River Wey.
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Music credit: https://soundcloud.com/bitburner/what-a-night2015-07-0506 min
The Random BamCastThe Random BamCast 001 - Saturday 4th July 2015Episode 001 of The Random BamCast, my daily audio podcast diary featuring sounds and thoughts from my life. Today was my 36th birthday. As well as asking my daughter & nephews how old they thought I was, my dad was describing the bait he is using for a fishing trip with my nephew in the morning and why you have to look up to see the Purple Harestreak butterfly.
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Podcasts – The Podding ShedEpisode 62: We Scored by AccidentIn which our toilers on the allotment of life are joined by special guest Clayton Beerman, aka @goalie59, to discuss the Premier League victory over Hull, the draw with Southampton, Patrick Bamford and youth team players, and the Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain. Apologies for the minor sound issues. Listen →2015-03-2400 min
DiHard PodcastEpisode 75: My Favorite ComediansIn this episode I talk about my favorite comedians and why I love them.
Show Notes:
Inspired by the article: http://www.timeout.com/london/comedy/chris-hardwicks-top-ten-stand-up-comedians
My Spotify list featuring everyone here: Stand up
Steve Martin Books
The Bugle Podcast: http://thebuglepodcast.com/
Pete Holmes (Featuring Maria Bamford and Tig Nataro) http://www.nerdist.com/2013/06/you-made-it-weird-159-live-from-bloomington-indiana/
This Week with Larry Miller: http://www.adamcarolla.com/LMBlog/
Mike Birbiglia: All Things Birbigs
Jonah Ray: Jonah Ray!
Matt Mira: https://twitter.com/MattMira and http://www.nerdist.com/podcast/feab/
Comedian's Comedian! http://www.comedianscomedian.com...2013-06-1600 min
DiHard PodcastEp. 02 DiHard presents Walking the Nerdist WaySo we begin with the mind. I have a bunch of revolutions to pass on to you. They might blow your mind!
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Nerdist-Way-Reach-Next-Level/dp/042525318X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1353680186&sr=1-1&keywords=nerdist+way
You are the warden rather than the prisoner of your emotions. - Chris Hardwick
The third is the Carlos Castaneda quote "We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” It only makes sense to put your energy into being happy. Making that decision only brings positive energy in...2012-12-1900 min