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Evolvepreneur® (After Hours)EPS03:49 [Michael Kittinger] Using Leverage To Build the Life & Business Of Your Dreams Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show
I am your Special Host Christine Campbell Rapin
Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business.
My very special guest today is Michael Kittinger ...
Michael Kittinger is passionate about helping other Parentpreneurs build lean, highly profitable online businesses by leveraging Other People's Audiences. He is the owner of Parentpreneur.com, the Parentpreneur Accelerator Podcast, and the Launch Coalition. His mission: To help Parentpreneurs create Income, Impact, and Independence.
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2023-04-2520 min
The Parentpreneur Accelerator Podcast088: The HandoffThis is a very special episode as the Parentpreneur Accelerator Podcast returns... under new leadership. After building a solid foundation, Alexis Kingsbury is handing the reins off to Michael Kittinger. Michael is an entrepreneur and father of 4 and his passion is helping other Parentpreneurs build successful businesses, while still having plenty of time to make memories with their families. To learn more about the Parentpreneur movement, programs and how we can help you build a highly profitable and successful business, visit https://parentpreneur.com. Appreciate you listening. Be sure to subscribe and...
2022-08-0520 min
Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business375: Growing your business ORGANICALLY by NICHING DOWN with Michael KittingerMichael Kittinger is the founder of Traffic and Pipelines, where he helps financial advisors get more customers and clients using a simple, effective, and personable organic strategy to GROW! Michael has fine-tuned an organic approach to finding your perfect customers and clients on LinkedIn, and in today's episode he shares how to do that in a way that gets people EXCITED to hear from you! Grab a free training and some goodies from Michael at trafficandpipelines.com/imetbrian
2020-09-2535 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastLaura Cross - Inventors & MakersOn this week's episode I am interviewing Laura Cross who runs a children’s education business ""Inventors & Makers"". Laura originally trained as a lawyer, before leaving the corporate life to retrain as a primary school teacher. After teaching in London for a few years, Laura relocated to San Francisco for her husband’s work. Laura spent three years in California working for an education technology start-up – which she says is the best job of her life! After returning to the UK with her first child in 2017, she briefly went back to teaching in a school before launching her own childr...
2020-02-1235 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastTory Wagg - The mental health demands on business ownersOn this week's episode I am interviewing Tory Wagg. Tory is a Chartered Management Accountant who qualified with CIMA in 2006. She grew up in Hampshire and studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Pembroke College, Oxford. She trained whilst working in industry for Nestle Waters and for the University of Oxford, and went on to start Panthera Accounting a few months after her first daughter, Melissa, was born, back in 2006. Panthera has grown from a one-woman band to a team of 8 across two offices. Panthera is on a mission to help small business owners thrive and achieve their goals through...
2020-01-1551 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastAmanda Frolich - Teaching preschool children how to be healthy and active...On this week's episode I am interviewing Amanda Frolich, an award-winning celebrity children’s entertainer and CEO of Amanda’s Action Club, the world’s most fun, physical development concept teaching preschool children how to be healthy and active from an early age. Having spent 28 years working within the early years sector, Amanda was invited by the children’s activity association to become the Children’s First Champion in parliament, encouraging policy-makers to put children first at the heart of all decision-making. Her global animation TV series featuring Action Amanda on different missions to create a world of endless possibilit...
2019-12-1844 min
Take The Leap!Michael KittingerJoin me for this week’s episode of Take The Leap as I interview Michael Kittinger. After 13 years as a financial and retirement plan advisor, Michael fell in love with digital marketing, Facebook ads, and coaching. Over the past 3 years, he has run over 6-figures a month in Facebook ads, worked with hundreds of business owners, and has recently started a coaching program as he follows his passion for teaching and coaching. In this episode Michael shares with us his journey into entrepreneurship and how he found success. In this episode you’ll lear...
2019-12-0500 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastRachael Coyle - How running an online business is lonelyOn this week's episode I am interviewing Rachael Coyle, who runs a luxury online baby and childrenswear boutique called Rosie and Lula, which sells clothes and gifts from newborn babies up to 8 years old.Originally an account manager at a digital marketing agency, Rachael fulfilled her dream of becoming a makeup artist, however after having her daughter she decided to have a career break.Having always dreamed of having her own business, particularly an online business, Rachael took the plunge a year after having her second child Lula after the urge became strong.Now Rachael juggles her business and...
2019-11-2751 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastClaire Russell – Passion for family play…On this week's episode I am interviewing Claire; the founder of PlayHOORAY. Claire is an early year’s specialist with a passion for encouraging families with young children to play! Claire runs playHOORAY! an online community of parents, carers and educators where she supports, advises and inspires them to play with their babies and young children. Not only for the purpose of supporting child development but also for the benefits of the parent too. Alongside this Claire also has a line of activity cards called playPROMPTS which are sold on her website and a free playPROMPTS app. In this ep...
2019-10-2342 min
Freedom Through CoachingEpisode 17: The Number 1 Thing You Need for Success in Any Area of Your Life or BusinessHow do you find success?
How do you succeed in business? In relationship? In health? In life in general?
This episode answers that question.
This is the key to success.
This is the secret to building your dream life and finding freedom and abundance.
Enjoy!
If you want more information, free tools, and additional resources, visit MichaelKittinger.com
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If you'll do that and send me a sc...
2019-10-0310 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastShirag Shemmassian - How to write a memorable personal statement...On this week's episode I am interviewing Dr. Shirag Shemmassian; an admissions expert from San Diego, California. Growing up with Tourette Syndrome in a middle-class family, Dr. Shemmassian was often mocked by peers and teachers and discouraged from applying to elite colleges. However, he went on to graduate debt-free with a B.S. in Human Development from Cornell and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA. He has since set up his own business helping thousands of students get into top colleges, medical schools, and other graduate programmes. Dr. Shemmassian has been featured on The Washington Post, US...
2019-09-2554 minFreedom Through CoachingFreedom Through Coaching Episode 16: How To Build Quit Your Job & Build A Business Around Your Lifestyle With Tom SylvesterPart of achieving Freedom Through Coaching is being able to have a business that works for and within your lifestyle.
Today I'm super excited to have Tom Sylvester (https://tomandariana.com/) on the podcast.
Tom is a co-founder of Lifestyle Builders™, a coaching and training company that helps entrepreneurs build their businesses to create more impact with their customers and more freedom in their lives. Over the past 15 years, Tom has helped thousands of business leaders and their teams create more success, from Fortune 500 companies to startups. During this time, Tom has honed and refined his...
2019-09-1732 minFreedom Through CoachingFreedom Through Coaching Podcast Episode 15: How To Take Back Control Of Your DaysWhat is going on fellow Freedom Coaches...
Feel like your life and business are spinning out of control?
Feel like life is happening to you instead of you happening to life?
If so, then this episode is for you.
I share 3 steps you need to take to gain back control over your time, your day, and your life.
This one is a real game changer.
Enjoy!
Michael Kittinger
P.S. I've put together a FREE training video on how to add $11,680.20 to your busin...
2019-09-0517 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastJohn Lamerton - The King of RoutineOn this week's episode I am re interviewing Plymouth based dad of two, John Lamerton where we catch up to see how things have moved on for John since our last episode. Labelled as the “King of Routine”, serial entrepreneur John and his business partner Jason set up the Big Idea which is now helping hundreds of business owners improve their businesses or lives using a simple approach. John became a #1 bestseller after launching his first book “Big Ideas for Small Businesses” in 2017. The book outsold authors such as Richard Branson, Alan Sugar and Duncan Bannatyne combined. Since then, it’s sol...
2019-08-2853 minFreedom Through CoachingFreedom Through Coaching Episode 14: Are You Relieving Symptoms Or Fixing Root Causes?What is going on fellow Freedom Coaches...
If you want to generate more income, influence and impact, then you've got to take your coaching game to the next level.
Whether you're just starting out and trying to hit that $10,000 month level or you're a veteran doing 7-figures a year, this podcast is meant to give you the knowledge and resources to get to that next level.
If you haven't hit the $10K/mo level, I've just launched a new coaching program: 10 Weeks to $10K. Ba...
2019-08-0711 minFreedom Through CoachingFreedom Through Coaching Episode 13: Leveraging Outsourcing to Scale With Nathan HirschI truly believe the best way to achieve FREEDOM (time, financial, geographical, etc.) is to leverage the power of COACHING.
The weekly Freedom Through Coaching Podcast will walk you through what I call The 5-Freedom Framework... which is the 5 steps needed to create, grow and scale your coaching program.
Each episode will focus on delivering value pertaining to one of these 5 components.
In this episode, we have the Nathan Hirsch. Nathan is co-founder of FreeeUp, a platform where you can hire pre-vetted, top 1% freelancers and virtual assistants. If you're looking to scale your business...
2019-08-0120 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastJessica Ashley - An estate agent with a differenceIn this week's episode I am interviewing Oxford based mum, Jessica Ashley.Jessica worked for a corporate estate agent for 10 years before setting up her own estate agent business Amelie’s Estate Agents when her maternity leave came to an end.In this episode, we’ll cover:What it’s been like to go from estate agent to owner of an estate agent business. The ethos behind Jessica's business, and how she provides an estate agent with a difference. How Jessica manages her time in a demanding industry. Click here to listen in: https://www.parentpreneur.com/podcast-080-jessica-ashley-an-estate-agent-with-a-difference"
2019-07-3140 minFreedom Through CoachingFreedom Through Coaching Episode 12: Conversation With Jim Burgoon Covering Coaching, Mental Health Issues and More!I truly believe the best way to achieve FREEDOM (time, financial, geographical, etc.) is to leverage the power of COACHING.
The weekly Freedom Through Coaching Podcast will walk you through what I call The 5-Freedom Framework... which is the 5 steps needed to create, grow and scale your coaching program.
Each episode will focus on delivering value pertaining to one of these 5 components.
In this episode, we have the Jim Burgoon. Jim is a former pastor, coach, mentor and is now building a tribe around those who support loved ones with mental health issues. The form...
2019-07-2848 minFreedom Through CoachingFreedom Through Coaching Episode 11: 3 Step Process I Used To Make $20K In One DayI truly believe the best way to achieve FREEDOM (time, financial, geographical, etc.) is to leverage the power of COACHING.
The weekly Freedom Through Coaching Podcast will walk you through what I call The 5-Freedom Framework... which is the 5 steps needed to create, grow and scale your coaching program.
The 5-Freedom Framework is 1) Create, 2) Market, 3) Coach, 4) Administer and 5) Scale.
Each episode will focus on delivering value pertaining to one of these 5 components.
If you want to learn more about Freedom Through Coaching, I encourage you to go checkout FreedomThroughCoaching.com
Until ne...
2019-07-1809 minFreedom Through CoachingFreedom Through Coaching Episode 10: Inner Reflection Comes First (Interview With Jo Self)I truly believe the best way to achieve FREEDOM (time, financial, geographical, etc.) is to leverage the power of COACHING.
The weekly Freedom Through Coaching Podcast will walk you through what I call The 5-Freedom Framework... which is the 5 steps needed to create, grow and scale your coaching program.
The 5-Freedom Framework is 1) Create, 2) Market, 3) Coach, 4) Administer and 5) Scale.
Each episode will focus on delivering value pertaining to one of these 5 components.
In this episode, we have the amazing Jo Self. Jo focuses on helping coaches and other entrepreneurs find their interna...
2019-07-1128 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastRebecca Cross - Stepping into your greatness...On this week's episode I am interviewing Rebecca Cross. Rebecca Cross is a Business Success & Motivational Strategist who works alongside aspiring female entrepreneurs looking to build their dream business and achieve the lifestyle that they deserve, not in the future but now. Rebecca's goal is to help 2 million women ‘Step into their Greatness’ and achieve their dreams, taking it one step at a time. Rebecca has an emotional story that has made her the great woman she is today and although she suffered mental abuse, learning difficulties and more…Rebecca found strength in her dark times and managed to rise f...
2019-07-0345 minFreedom Through CoachingFreedom Through Coaching Episode 9: There's No Timeline For SuccessI truly believe the best way to achieve FREEDOM (time, financial, geographical, etc.) is to leverage the power of COACHING.
The weekly Freedom Through Coaching Podcast will walk you through what I call The 5-Freedom Framework... which is the 5 steps needed to create, grow and scale your coaching program.
The 5-Freedom Framework is 1) Create, 2) Market, 3) Coach, 4) Administer and 5) Scale.
Each episode will focus on delivering value pertaining to one of these 5 components.
If you want to learn more about Freedom Through Coaching, I encourage you to go checkout FreedomThroughCoaching.com
Unt...
2019-07-0311 minFreedom Through CoachingFreedom Through Coaching Episode 8: Today we've got a BOMBSHELL for you!I truly believe the best way to achieve FREEDOM (time, financial, geographical, etc.) is to leverage the power of COACHING.
The weekly Freedom Through Coaching Podcast will walk you through what I call The 5-Freedom Framework... which is basically the 5 steps needed to create, grow and scale your coaching program.
The 5-Freedom Framework is 1) Create, 2) Market, 3) Coach, 4) Administer and 5) Scale. Each episode will focus on delivering value pertaining to one of these 5 components.
I'm super excited to have Allyssa LaScala (a.k.a. Biohacking Bombshell) on today's episode. Allyssa's past sufferings with Lyme dis...
2019-06-2724 minFreedom Through CoachingFreedom Through Coaching Episode 7: The Key Benefits Of Launching A Beta GroupI truly believe the best way to achieve FREEDOM (time, financial, geographical, etc.) is to leverage the power of COACHING.
The weekly Freedom Through Coaching Podcast will walk you through what I call The 5-Freedom Framework... which is basically the 5 steps needed to create, grow and scale your coaching program.
The 5-Freedom Framework is 1) Create, 2) Market, 3) Coach, 4) Administer and 5) Scale. Each episode will focus on delivering value pertaining to one of these 5 components.
In this episode, talk about the benefits of launching your coaching program with a beta (aka "Founding Members") program first. ...
2019-06-2219 minFreedom Through CoachingFreedom Through Coaching Episode 6: How To Use Live Mastermind Weekends To Grow Your Coaching Biz (With Justin Stephens)I truly believe the best way to achieve FREEDOM (time, financial, geographical, etc.) is to leverage the power of COACHING.
The weekly Freedom Through Coaching Podcast will walk you through what I call The 5-Freedom Framework... which is basically the 5 steps needed to create, grow and scale your coaching program.
The 5-Freedom Framework is 1) Create, 2) Market, 3) Coach, 4) Administer and 5) Scale. Each episode will focus on delivering value pertaining to one of these 5 components.
In this episode, we have Justin Stephens, founder of Unboxing Events. Justin uses 2 and 3 day masterminds to gro...
2019-06-1546 minFreedom Through CoachingFreedom Through Coaching Episode 5: Interview With Health Coach Nikki Cohn-Byrd I truly believe the best way to achieve FREEDOM (time, financial, geographical, etc.) is to leverage the power of COACHING.
The weekly Freedom Through Coaching Podcast will walk you through what I call The 5-Freedom Framework... which is basically the 5 steps needed to create, grow and scale your coaching program.
The 5-Freedom Framework is 1) Create, 2) Market, 3) Coach, 4) Administer and 5) Scale.
Each episode will focus on delivering value pertaining to one of these 5 components.
In this podcast episode, we have special guest Nikki Cohn-Byrd. Nikki is a health and wellness coach focused on help...
2019-06-1018 minFreedom Through CoachingFreedom Through Coaching Episode 4: The Number 1 Goal Of All Your MarketingI truly believe the best way to achieve FREEDOM (time, financial, geographical, etc.) is to leverage the power of COACHING.
The weekly Freedom Through Coaching Podcast will walk you through what I call The 5-Freedom Framework... which is basically the 5 steps needed to create, grow and scale your coaching program.
The 5-Freedom Framework is 1) Create, 2) Market, 3) Coach, 4) Administer and 5) Scale. Each episode will focus on delivering value pertaining to one of these 5 components.
This podcast episode is all about the Number 1 Goal of all your marketing.
If you want to learn more...
2019-06-0507 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastJoshua & Judy Lisec - How to couplepreneur...On this week's episode I am for the very first time interviewing couplepreneurs Joshua Lisec and Judy Shaw, whom together are The Entrepreneur’s Wordsmith LLC.During the first half I interview Joshua and in the second Judy, whilst the other cares for their young son, a real-life example of parentpreneurs. Joshua founded The Entrepreneur’s Wordsmith LLC, as the first Certified Ghostwriter in Ohio, a Forbes Contributor ghostwriter, a TEDx speaker, a leading authority on Author Voice Authenticity, and a two-time published novelist. Since 2011, he has ghostwritten forty books.Judy is the Vice President and Editorial Services Manager of T...
2019-06-0545 minFreedom Through CoachingFreedom Through Coaching Episode 3: The 3 Things You Need To Get Your Clients To Miss You When They're GoneI truly believe the best way to achieve FREEDOM (time, financial, geographical, etc.) is to leverage the power of COACHING.
The weekly Freedom Through Coaching Podcast will walk you through what I call The 5-Freedom Framework... which is basically the 5 steps needed to create, grow and scale your coaching program.
The 5-Freedom Framework is 1) Create, 2) Market, 3) Coach, 4) Administer and 5) Scale.
Each episode will focus on delivering value pertaining to one of these 5 components.
This podcast episode is all about how to get your clients to miss you when they're gone. I'll give you a clue: there's 3 things you must have, and...
2019-05-2909 minFreedom Through CoachingFreedom Through Coaching Episode 2: 5 Ways To Structure Your Coaching ProgramI truly believe the best way to achieve FREEDOM (time, financial, geographical, etc.) is to leverage the power of COACHING.
The weekly Freedom Through Coaching Podcast will walk you through what I call The 5-Freedom Framework... which is basically the 5 steps needed to create, grow and scale your coaching program.
The 5-Freedom Framework is 1) Create, 2) Market, 3) Coach, 4) Administer and 5) Scale.
Each episode will focus on delivering value pertaining to one of these 5 components.
This podcast episode discusses the 5 ways you...
2019-05-2313 minFreedom Through CoachingFreedom Through Coaching Episode 1: Why Group Coaching Is So PowerfulI truly believe the best way to achieve FREEDOM (time, financial, geographical, etc.) is to leverage the power of COACHING.
The weekly Freedom Through Coaching Podcast will walk you through what I call The 5-Freedom Framework... which is basically the 5 steps needed to create, grow and scale your coaching program.
The 5-Freedom Framework is 1) Create, 2) Market, 3) Coach, 4) Administer and 5) Scale.
Each episode will focus on delivering value pertaining to one of these 5 components.
This podcast episode introduces you to the...
2019-05-1614 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastNicole Clewer - Looking after your mental health and wellbeingOn this week's episode I am interviewing Nicole Clewer.Nicole is the founder of luxury activewear brand Dot Dash Activewear. Prior to this, she was a celebrity trainer with 10 years experience in the fitness industry ranging from Barre, Crossfit, Powerlifitng and Personal Training. After being an ambassador for a renowned fitness brand for five years, she decided to become an ambassador of her own brand and Dot Dash Activewear was born. She started the brand when she was three months pregnant and her son Jago is now one year old. In the first year she was featured in Women’s...
2019-05-0846 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastJo Bevilacqua - supporting mothers in starting their own businessOn this week's episode I am interviewing Jo Bevilacqua. Jo is the Owner of ""Serenity Loves"" & Founder of ""The Unique Mumpreneur"".Serenity Loves is a hair and beauty salon with onsite creche and the Unique Mumpreneur an online and in person community for women (Mothers or Not) who want to take the first steps to starting their own business or grow an existing one. It is designed to support mothers who juggle entrepreneurship with the challenges of raising a family and establishing a work/life balance. Before she launched the Unique Mumpreneur she had many jobs involving customer service...
2019-04-0345 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastAlison Edgar - the benefits of working with a sales coachIn this month's episode I am interviewing Alison Edgar. Alison is the Managing Director of Sales Coaching Solutions, also known as The Entrepreneur’s Godmother. She is one of the UK's Top 10 Business Advisers and #1 in Sales and Marketing.Alison is regularly featured on BBC 1 Breakfast, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian as well as BBC Radio 4 Moneybox and has recently appeared on LBC radio.She has trained thousands of people nationally and internationally. Her client list ranges from start-ups all the way through to multinational conglomerates and includes Dragon's Den and Apprentice winners.A newly published author, bo...
2019-03-0646 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastJames Golden - learning from our mistakesOn this week's episode I re-interview James Golden.James was one of our first ever interviewees and featured in one of our first episodes - number 14!After starting his business in 2010, he’s had an incredible journey that included getting a bank grant and later hitting rock bottom, overcoming a cancer diagnosis when he was 26, and building his company into a profitable business that employs 10 staff and has recently raised funds for growth through a crowdfunding campaign.James is fellow Parentpreneur, living with his wife, two daughters (aged 6 and 2) and his son who is 7 months old.14 months on from hi...
2019-02-0648 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastSiobhan Murray - the impact of burnout on our livesOn this week's episode I am interviewing Siobhan Murray.Siobhan is a Positive Psychology Success Coach & Psychotherapist and a Family Mediator.Siobhan holds a First-Class Honours B.A. in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Mindfulness and Wellbeing, is a Master NLP Practitioner, a certified Life Coach and a Mediator and is about to embark on a Masters in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. Siobhan’s early career began working in the Entertainment industry where she worked with artists such as Sir Elton John, Goldie and B*Witched...to name a few. In her early 30’s Siobhan established the Rona...
2019-01-0943 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastAmanda Overend - enjoying books with your childrenIn this week's episode I am interviewing Amanda Overend. WARNING: Don’t listen with small children as Amanda talks about delivery of presents at Christmas.Amanda is mum to 3 young boys and the Owner of Books & Pieces, which makes buying books easy for families who want to enjoy books with their children.Amanda's background is in sports PR & Media, and more recently education PR. Whilst pregnant in 2012, she set up Books & Pieces which she ran alongside her day job (and having a third child!). At Christmas 2016 she left her day job to go ‘full time’ with the business.She has be...
2018-12-1249 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastLucy Parsons - how to reach your full academic potentialThis week I am interviewing Lucy Parsons.Lucy is the CEO of Life More Extraordinary and is an academic coach who supports teenagers and their parents through GCSE and A Level exams, teaching them the study skills they need to reach their full academic potential. At the age of nine Lucy decided she would like to study at Cambridge University. She went to comprehensive schools where there wasn’t much help or expertise in helping students achieve things like this, so she worked it out on her own. After her three years at Cambridge she was headhunted for her fi...
2018-11-1444 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastVicky Warr - the importance of consumer researchIn this week's episode I am re-interviewing Vicky Warr.I originally interviewed Vicky 3 months ago and we want so deep into talking about her fitness business that we didn't get chance to cover childcare and how her business is growing.As a reminder, Vicky is the Founder and CEO of Bump and Beyond providing Online Exercise Fitness Video and Healthy Eats for Mums/Moms and Mums to be (online, global).She is a pregnancy and postnatal fitness specialist and nutrition coach, with over 17 years’ experience in the fitness industry.As a mum of two herself, Vicky helps Mums to be...
2018-10-3146 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastGraham Harris - bringing ideas to life and creating a business to sell themOn this week's episode I am interviewing Graham Harris. Graham is the Managing Director of Tech-ni-Fold, which he founded in 1999 whilst balancing a young family at home. As a print finisher at the time he saw the need to eliminate the problem of fibre cracking, which had been a problem that had plagued the printing industry. Since then over 70,000 Tri-Creasers have been sold worldwide, which is renowned for its speed, running costs and quality.Through Graham's knowledge and expertise, Tech-ni-Fold is fast emerging as the world's leading authority in the field of creasing.Graham's children are now grown up...
2018-10-0343 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastIgor Bekker - disruption of the baby product industryOn this week's episode I am interviewing Igor Bekker. Igor is a former retail executive who is now a co-founder of a direct-to-consumer ecommerce business ""MADE OF"". ""MADE OF"" provides new parents with simple, organic-first and safe everyday baby products, whilst creating consistent shopping experience without exploiting their pockets and time. Historically, he has worked with high profile brands such as Swatch, ALEX AND ANI, Bauer Hockey and Serta Simmons. He is currently trying to disrupt the baby product industry by being the only brand that is truly non-GMO and certified by the government. He has found that there...
2018-09-2646 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastKelly Pretty - find connected love in a disconnected worldKelly is a Soulmate Strategist and Love Mentor, helping you to find connected love in a disconnected world. She teaches intuitively with a number of methods including but not limited to Positive Psychology, Meditation, NLP, deep reflective work and mentoring. Kelly is an expert in the personal development industry and has been a major contributor at The Best You EXPO, Psychologies, The Metro, Alternatives and The Mindful Living Show. She currently helps women around the world to create their dream relationship. After a decade of disastrous relationships Kelly turned to meditation and met her soulmate inspiring her to help...
2018-09-1941 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastAlexis Kingsbury - 5 most important lessons learned from 1 year of interviews with ParentpreneursOver the last year I have interviewed over 50 amazing entrepreneurs about how they’ve built businesses whilst having time with their family, I’ve gone back through the last year of episodes to identify the top things I’ve learned. So in this episode, I share my top 5 lessons learned, and exactly which episodes go deeper into these topics to help you put them into practice.
2018-09-0532 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastMartin Majlund - How to embrace the failure cultureIn this week's episode I am interviewing Martin Majlund, who is the founder of Sky.Garden, an SaaS e-commerce platform built for African retailers. Martin graduated with a Masters in Economic Science in 2006 and then spent 5 years working agency side (advertising) before shifting over to the corporate side in 2011 heading up global tech at Carlsberg Breweries. He founded Sky.Garden with Christian Grubak in 2015, quit his job at Carlsberg in September 2016, launched Sky.Garden in Kenya in May 2017, and today has 4,500+ businesses in Kenya using the platform. The next funding round aims at scaling Sky.Garden to more East...
2018-08-1542 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastAlexis Kingsbury - Face your fear to start that businessIn this week’s episode, we talk about how starting a new business can be so SCARY! There are a million questions you ask yourself as an entrepreneur starting out in business…What if you fail? What if you never make any money? What if it’s all a waste of time? What if you never get any customers? What if you spend all your savings? What if you get copied? What if you never even try? But then… a new business could bring you the life you want: Time with your family, free from financial worries, interesting challenges, doing something m...
2018-08-0837 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastGwendoline Alderton - combine style, health and mindfulness within interior designOn this week's episode I am interviewing Gwendoline Alderton. Gwendoline is a professional interior designer creating stylish, elegant and healthy homes for residential clients. Her designs have been published in national interior design magazines. She is also a professional speaker, sought after for radio, conference and private events to speak on her specialist topic of interior design trends. Gwendoline transitioned from a senior I.T. expert to a creative interior designer and she now shares her personal stories in her new book, Memories To Cherish (How To Create Your Stylish, Healthy and Happy Home) to be published later this yea...
2018-08-0158 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastVicky Warr - how to be fit, healthy and happy during pregnancyIn this week’s episode, I am interviewing Vicky Warr, who is Founder and CEO of The Beez Kneez (www.beezkneezhive.com) and Fitness and Healthy Eats for Mums/Moms and Mums to be (online, global). Vicky is a pregnancy and postnatal fitness specialist and nutrition coach, with over 17 years’ experience in the fitness industry. As a mum of two herself, Vicky helps Mums to be and New mums be fit, healthy and happy during pregnancy and beyond with her online exercise videos and healthy, quick family friendly recipes. She also helps businesses retain their female talent with her heal...
2018-07-2552 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator Podcast061: Live Group Coaching CallWelcome to episode 61 of the Parentpreneur Podcast. This week is slightly different to usual, because you are invited to listen to one of my live group coaching calls. These are normally part of my Parentpreneur Accelerator program, in which we do a weekly coaching call. However, this coaching call was extra special as I opened it up to individuals outside of the program but to those that are within our Facebook community. We had people joining, posing their questions and sharing where they are with their businesses and I gave support and advice on what they need to do t...
2018-07-181h 04The Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastSue Atkins - how to raise happy childrenIn this week's episode, I talk to Sue Atkins, an internationally recognised Parenting Expert, Broadcaster, Speaker and Author of the Amazon best-selling books “Parenting Made Easy – How to Raise Happy Children” and “Raising Happy Children for Dummies". She has just launched her new Parenting Club and produces ‘The Sue Atkins Parenting Show’ a free weekly podcast. She regularly appears on the award-winning flagship ITV show This Morning, Sky News, Good Morning Britain and has a weekly ‘Parenting Round Up’ on Eammon Holmes Drive Time Show on TalkRADIO every Tuesday. She also appears on The Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2 and is t...
2018-07-1152 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator Podcast059: Karolina Barnes - the power of storytellingThis week I interview Karolina Barnes, the creative director and editor in chief of ESTILA Studio and Bookazine, with over 150,000 visitors/month. Karolina has been involved in business from her teens when her parents started a family distribution business, building it from zero to 8 million euros per year. After gaining her degree in economics and business studies, she started her own businesses in various industries. In 2013, after closing down her business and going through radiotherapy for treating meningioma (benign brain tumour), she retrained as an interior designer and two years later founded ESTILA with a mission to empower creatives...
2018-07-0450 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastSiam Kidd - how to be a responsible and realistic trader!Today, I am joined by Siam Kidd, who is a full-time investor and trader, owns many businesses and learned how to trade simply through trial and error. Siam became an RAF Pilot fresh from school and began trading and investing in 2004. Siam is the founder of The Realistic Trader, which is a community of thousands of positive like-minded Crypto investors/traders. Siam has accurately predicted many Crypto currency moves which have made his community profits. The one he is most proud of to date is the 2015 Black Monday crash where he managed to make over £422k in 30 minutes. Siam o...
2018-06-271h 02The Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastNatasha Freidus - connecting people!In this episode, I speak with Natasha Freidus, Founder and CEO of the Needslist, which connects the needs of refugee aid communities quickly and efficiently with those who want to help. Natasha has fifteen years of experience applying human centered design for social good and a long-standing commitment to refugee and migration related issues. She believes strongly in the potential of technology to solve global challenges, when developed in partnership with affected communities. With experience in the public, non-profit, and private sector, Natasha is comfortable in a wide range of contexts. She is currently spearheading an initiative to leverage...
2018-06-2043 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastSarah Haran - from IT to HandbagsThis week I am interviewing Sarah Haran, who is the Founder of Sarah Haran Luxury Accessories. After 19 years within the Technology Industry, Sarah decided to follow her passion - handbags and accessories. She was inspired to start her own business because she had struggled to find a stylish, high quality functional handbag, so decided to create her own. What started as a hobby became an opportunity to take a total leap of faith as she moved from IT to Fashion, whilst looking after her family. In this episode, we’ll discuss Sarah's giant leap from IT to Fashion, the ob...
2018-06-1353 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastRichy K. Chandler - when are you going to get a proper jobIn this episode, I welcome Richy K. Chandler. Richy is the creative force behind Tempo Lush, which produces comics and illustrations. Richy's comic publisher business has gone on to produce several highly rated comics. Richy is also the author of "When Are You Going to Get a Proper Job?" and the children’s picture book 'You Make Your Parents SUPER HAPPY!' amongst many others. In this episode we talk about creativity, coping when things get tough, and various other issues for creative business owners.
2018-06-0651 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastMariessa Devlin - see your business through the eyes of a parentToday I am joined by Mariessa Devlin, Managing Director of Enchanted Forest Nurseries and One Cove Road Coffee House. Enchanted Forest Nurseries employ over 110 people across their 5 sites and promote the very highest quality of care, whilst adding value to the families whose children attend. In this episode, we discuss what it was like to co-found a business with her husband, how she has grown her business to over 100 staff, and how she keeps staff engaged. Show notes: http://www.parentpreneur.com/podcast-054-mariessa-devlin-see-your-business-through-the-eyes-of-a-parent
2018-05-3048 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastKatie Massie-Taylor - Tinder for MumsToday I am joined by Katie Massie-Taylor, one of the two founders of Mush, the Number 1 app designed for mums to connect with one another and become part of their local mum community. Katie previously worked as a derivatives broker in the City of London. Whilst on maternity leave with her second baby, she randomly chatted to another mum in a playground. Their life-changing friendship led them to wonder why there wasn’t a digital platform for mums looking for local friends (particularly considering 80% of new mums admit to feeling lonely), and so Mush was born in April 2016. Sometimes de...
2018-05-2348 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastPragya Agarwal - building a socially responsible businessIn this episode I’m talking to Pragya Agarwal, a mother of three and owner of two businesses. Before starting her businesses, Pragya worked in academia, completing a PhD and training as an architect while raising her first child as a single parent. She later went on to found her businesses, and now has baby twins too! One business makes wood carvings and prints, which she sells on notonthehighstreet and her own site: hedgeandhogprints.com, and was approached by John Lewis to stock her products too! Her other business, the art tiffin.co.uk is a social enterprise that se...
2018-05-1641 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastSteve Folland - the freelancer journeyIn this episode I’m talking to Steve Folland, a father, and owner of Creative Video and Content company Foll and Co. Alongside his business, Steve produces and presents Being Freelance, a weekly podcast helping freelancers learn from one another's skills and experience. He also creates weekly vlogs documenting his freelance business and lifestyle on YouTube. Steve resigned from his job (of 12 years) in radio at the end of 2013, to become a self-employed, work-from-home dad. In true Parentpreneur style Steve was able to take care of the kids, one just about to start school at that time and became a...
2018-05-0951 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator Podcast050: The silver bullet for handling all your people issues even when you are busyIn our 50th episode, I'm going to share something a little different... I recently ran a live workshop at a Mastermind event run for business owners with revenues between £500k and £5m, run by my friends and mentors Dan Bradbury and Kevin Hall. In the workshop I shared an approach that has helped my software business catch, diagnose and solve 95% of all the issues in my business (including people issues). This is the power of an awesome meeting rhythm. In this episode you will learn what an awesome meeting rhythm is, how you can use it to address your is...
2018-05-0254 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastJohn Lamerton - coaching to think biggerIn this episode I’m interviewing John Lamerton, a father of two, bestselling author, entrepreneur and mentor to small businesses. John describes himself as just an average bloke who has gone from being an unhealthy civil servant to living the dream. He says he has transitioned from life as a clock watcher in a stressful work environment, to leaving his career and running his own business with hustle and grind, to his breakthrough moment soon after the birth of his first child. He now lives a very different life, working 20-25 hours a week on his business and getting plen...
2018-04-2550 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastLiz Cameron OBE - The importance of mentoringIn this week’s episode of the Parentpreneur Accelerator Podcast I am pleased to introduce Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive & Director at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce. Liz is an amazing business leader with expertise encompassing all aspects of entrepreneurship. Hailing from bonny Scotland, Liz’s career spans three decades during which she has founded and run a series of businesses. Liz's love for business in Scotland comes from the heart, she takes a personal interest in promoting Scotland internationally, from Europe to China to India. Liz is included in the Scottish Business Insider’s Top 10 Women of Influence in Sco...
2018-04-1849 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastJeannette Washington - Bearly ArticulatingIn this episode I talk to Jeannette Washington, founder of Bearly Articulating, empowering parents to bear their entrepreneurial voices, based in Detroit, Michigan, USA. After relocating to Detroit, Michigan, Jeanette started a collective co-working space where parents can work at a desk, and their kids are cared for by guides, with activities like coding workshops. In this interview, we explore how her business has evolved to suit the needs of her audience, and what life is like for entrepreneur parents in her area and the USA as a whole. We discuss how building her business led to divorce with...
2018-04-1147 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastJulie Creffield - the fat girls guide to runningIn today's episode we are meeting Julie Creffield, mother (of a 5 year-old daughter) and founder of The Fat Girls' Guide to Running. The world's only resource specifically designed for plus size runners. Julie ran her first marathon back in 2005 weighing 20 stone and unable to run to the top of her road. Since then, she's ran 4 marathons and a 40 mile ultra marathon! Julie has inspired and coached thousands of women across the planet to survive and thrive in the world of long distance running. She's appeared on TV, been featured in national media publications, and written several books including "The...
2018-04-0447 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastRachel Carrell - Airbnb for nannies and after-school childcareChildcare is a massive issue for parentpreneurs. In this latest episode I interview London-based Rachel Carrell, founder of Koru Kids a childcare service that provides nanny shares and after school childcare. Before entrepreneurship, Rachel worked at McKinsey – one of the world’s most esteemed management consultancies. She became a mother, and soon noticed the many childcare challenges experienced by her and her friends. This widely spread problem inspired her to start Koru Kids in 2016. In our chat, you’ll hear us discussing how Rachel transitioned from corporate career to startup trailblazer and how she raised £600,000 of funding some of which w...
2018-03-2841 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastLiane Katz - teaching kids to codeIn this episode I am proud to present Liane Katz, the CEO and founder of mama codes. Liane is on a mega mission to get children into coding from a young age. She does this by making coding simple, fun and appealing to youngsters. Liane’s background in digital products and becoming a mother inspired her innovative approach to teaching coding. She has taken a concept which may have once seemed a too complex for children, and made it digestible for kids as young as three. Educating children, even those before preschool age, about coding is guaranteed to demystify th...
2018-03-2141 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastCai Graham – tools to navigate adolescenceRaising teenagers can be a HUGE test for parents! Equally surviving being a teenager can be difficult for kids. But fear not, in the latest episode of the podcast I interview family coach and parentpreneur Cai Graham. After a varied career, Cai started her business The Mind Model. She focused on coaching Mums wanting to get back into the workplace and enjoy a healthy work-life balance. It soon struck Cai that a large area for concern within her target audience, was parenting through the teenage years. Drawing on her own experiences raising her family, plenty of study, research and...
2018-03-1453 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastLeona Baker – a winning subscription startupFrom jewellery and thrifting to tea shops, and now a monthly subscription of fun! My guest this week has enjoyed a colourful career in the entrepreneurial world. Let me introduce you to Leona Baker, founder of the Lucky Dip Club who deliver a monthly confetti cannon of colour and entertainment to letterboxes around the world. Leona lives her passion through her business by creating wicked products that bring out the playful in adults and children alike. Leona has 1,000s of women subscribing as part of her Girl Planet community, and by sharing her incredible imagination has built a following...
2018-03-0752 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastLucy Bartlett - how to run a hugely successful kickstarter campaignIn this episode, I interviewed Lucy Bartlett, founder of Bundlebeds, which provides a brand new type of roll-out camping bed, that aims to provide the comfort of your own bed, but can be rolled out in seconds. She founded Bundlebeds with her co-founder, James Clark, in 2016 - which they started via a kickstarter campaign that aimed to raise £25,000. The campaign was hugely successful, raising over £65,000. In this interview we'll explore Lucy's experiences of designing her product, getting her first sales via the kickstarter, and how she has balanced building her startup alongside her family. Show notes: https://www.parentpreneur.co...
2018-02-2846 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastHow to make delegation easyIn this episode, I'm talking all about delegation! I used to find delegation a real pain. I knew it was vital that I share my workload in order for me to concentrate on pressing matters. However, I found the process of handing over tasks slow and time consuming due to the amount of training and questions to be answered. The work I got back was often of a lower quality than I produced and I ended up doing everything all over again. 'Delegating' became counterproductive for me, so I struggled on bearing the lion's share of duties. It brings...
2018-02-2121 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastColleen Wong - selling tech safety devices for childrenIn this episode, I am proud to present Colleen Wong the brains behind Gator Watch, a watch, phone and tracker for kids. The high-tech yet easy to use safety device allows parents to track their children via GPS and Wifi, and enables phone calls between parent and child. The watch is produced by Colleen’s company Techsixtyfour. In the interview we discuss how Colleen has managed to get such great PR, with Colleen becoming a finalist for New Entrepreneur of the Year in 2016, being listed as one of the 50 most inspiring female influencers and entrepreneur across Europe in 2017, and be...
2018-02-1442 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastSomesh Selvachandran - feminism, equality and the silicon roundaboutIn this episode, we are joined by London-based father of two, Somesh Selvachandran. After working for ten years as an Executive Director in the technology department of a global investment bank Somesh took the leap to co-found a startup. In this interview we explore what has and hasn't helped him along the way. As well as, why he describes himself as a feminist, life on the silicon roundabout as a parent and what Parentpreneurs can do to improve equality. Show notes: https://www.parentpreneur.com/podcast-038-somesh-selvachandran-feminism-equality-and-the-silicon-roundabout
2018-02-0757 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastPoonam Gupta - building one of Scotland's biggest exporters whilst raising two childrenIn this 37th episode, I am honoured to be joined by fellow Parentpreneur, Poonam Gupta OBE, founder of PG Paper. After emigrating from India to Scotland, Poonam opened her startup in 2003. The paper company has since grown into a multi-million-pound enterprise, exporting paper globally and proudly standing as one of Scotland’s biggest exporters. Poonam has achieved great successes, whilst raising two children, and undergoing a lot of personal trauma. Between 2006 and 2008, Poonam suffered from a rare form of bone tuberculosis which left her in a wheelchair for 18 months and she was faced with the possibility that each day co...
2018-01-3146 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastDr Caroline Purkhardt – running a business abroadIn episode 036 of the podcast I chat with fellow Parentpreneur and friend Dr Caroline Purkhardt. In this interview, we cover Caroline’s captivating story of how she moved to France from the UK as a 'trailing spouse', then later left her husband and found her new identify as an entrepreneur running a holiday lodge in the Alps. We also explore some of the concepts and techniques from Caroline’s book, ‘Stillness in Action’ including a technique for enjoying your work by engaging both left and right brains. Show notes: https://www.parentpreneur.com/podcast-036-dr-caroline-purkhardt-running-a-business-abroad
2018-01-2451 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastHow to make this your best year yetIts the start of a new year, which is a great time to reflect on the previous year, and lay out your plans for the year ahead. In this episode I'm going to help you to accelerate your progress towards your goals, regardless of what they are, to help you make the next 12 months your best year ever! Specifically, we'll cover how to set objectives that inspire and motivate you, how to develop a plan that will help you progress quickly towards your objectives, and how to set up daily rituals that help keep you on track.
2018-01-1720 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastJuliette Toop - taking the leap to becoming an entrepreneurIn episode 034 I am very proud to be interviewing Juliette Toop, a Parentpreneur who I’ve been working with through my accelerator program. Through the program she has been exploring and developing her product market fit, but already has had a lot of experiences that I’m looking forward to sharing with you. This interview will be especially valuable for those of you considering taking the leap to becoming an entrepreneur, or perhaps in the primary stages while still trying to find the right customer, product or business model for you. Show notes: https://www.parentpreneur.com/podcast-034-juliette-toop-taking-the-leap-to-becoming-an-entrepreneur/
2018-01-1036 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastBryony Thomas - how to understand what your customers want and needIn this episode, I speak to Bryony Thomas, entrepreneur and author of award-winning book Watertight Marketing, a fantastic book that helps small business owners get calm control of their business growth. Before founding Watertight Marketing, Bryony held a series of Marketing roles including 3 years as Director of Marketing Operations at Experian. She’s been running her own businesses since 2008, and now uses her public speaking and coaching programmes to show businesses and entrepreneurs how to make marketing pay. In this episode we discuss ‘how to really understand what your customers want and need'. Specifically, we cover what questions we need...
2018-01-0329 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastDan Bradbury - how to find the right business model for your businessDan is one of the finest business minds I know, with incredible critical thinking and a wealth of knowledge built up through a level of personal development that few can match. For just one example, I believe he is currently aiming to read a book PER DAY this year, and was at one time one of the fastest speed readers in the world. Dan also uses his expertise to buy and turn around businesses, often changing their business model to turn a floundering business into one that turns a healthy profit. So, Dan is the perfect person to join...
2017-12-2744 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastErin Thomas Wong - franchisee to serial entrepreneurIn this episode, I talk to fellow parentpreneur, Erin Thomas Wong. After the birth of her first son in 2008, Erin left her career in television production and became a jewellery franchisee. After a couple of years enjoying the freedom that self-employment gave her through the franchise, Erin started a series of her own companies. First, Pitter Patter Hub, that provides events and classes for parents with young children in Ealing, in West London.Then she started Ealing Mums in Business with her co-founder Shelley Henderson, providing courses and classes for local businesses. Most recently, Erin has launched an online...
2017-12-2040 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastHow to find the right idea for your new businessIn this episode I’m going deep into a topic that I know is a big one for many of you… how to find the right idea for your new business. I know some of you have been hesitating to get started with a new business, perhaps because you feel you’ve not found the right idea… so this episode for you! Show notes: https://www.parentpreneur.com/podcast-030-how-to-find-the-right-idea-for-your-new-business
2017-12-1309 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastCatherine Watkin – selling from the heartIn this episode, I speak with Catherine Watkin, an entrepreneur and sales expert with over 19 years of experience getting clients to say Yes, without being over salesy. Catherine and I discuss how be authentic to your own values and get amazing results. Catherine now passionately teaches entrepreneurs how to ‘sell from the heart’ - structuring their offer in so that it is irresistible, yet leaves the buyer feeling respected and like they made their own mind up rather than pushed into a decision. Many entrepreneurs, me included, struggle with sales so I'm delighted to share Catherine’s interview containing lots o...
2017-12-0641 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastHow to get the support you need from your partner (even after a business failure)Starting a new business, or even just continuing with an existing startup business, can be very tough on you emotionally and put a lot of pressure on your family. Building a new business can have risks that you are not used to, and often has short-term pain for long-term gain. As a result, your partner needs to be on-board with your decision to start a business and needs to provide continued support as you attempt to grow it. So, in this episode. I’m going to share how you can get the support you need from your partner, even if...
2017-11-2916 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastJo Dodds - harnessing the power to live moreIn this episode we meet Jo Dodds, founder of Power To Live More, and host of a podcast with the same name. Jo is a coach, trainer, speaker and consultant with immense expertise in productivity organisation, wellbeing, energy and resilience. She is passionate about developing these elements in other entrepreneurs. She has a background of 18 years in corporate HR and has also worked consulting in marketing and social media. She started her first business in 2005 when she had a baby so that she could spend more time at home and avoid the commute. I’ve been fortunate to know Jo...
2017-11-2251 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastGabriella Lynn - how to help customers make a decision to buy your productToday I'm speaking to Gabriella Lynn, entrepreneur and sales expert, who provides support to women who want to learn how to improve their sales skills without being too ’salesy'. Before becoming known as 'the Sales Stylist', Gabriella developed a wealth of experience in sales and marketing, including through supporting and promoting celebrity dancers from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. Gabriella is one of those lovely friendly people who are a joy to talk to, and really easy to get on with. She genuinely cares about people and helping them to get great results…. which, thinking about it, is probably one of t...
2017-11-1546 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator Podcast5 steps to get better work-life balanceIn episode 25 of the Parentpreneur Accelerator Podcast I take you through a series of 5 quick steps that will help you achieve a better equilibrium between your work or business, and your home life. There are very few Parentpreneurs who haven’t encountered feelings of stress, overwhelm and guilt whilst trying to run or start a business. So from my own experience and work with numerous entrepreneurs I have designed 5 steps which will allow you to progress with your work or business whilst not sacrificing special time with loves ones. The media often talk about balance, though I prefer to th...
2017-11-0816 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastArfa Iqbal – coping with divorce and switching from freelancer to entrepreneurIn this episode, I interview Arfa Iqbal - a digital marketing expert with more than 7 years of experience in direct response copywriting and digital marketing, as well as being a published author and single mother of two boys aged 13 and 8. Arfa is currently the Global Project Manager for Pure Matrimony - a niche matrimonial service which helps practising Muslims get together and stay together. Her primary role is in the marketing and operational side of the business where she manages a team of 10 all from the comfort of her home office. In this interview we delve deep into how...
2017-11-0158 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator Podcast023: Elliott King - growing a business up to 26 staff whilst getting quality time with his 3 childrenIn this episode, I talk with Elliott King, Founder of MintTwist, a digital agency based in London that helps businesses create more value from their online channels, by improving their digital assets and activities. Elliott is a fellow parentpreneur, having grown this business whilst ensuring he gets quality time with his wife, Aleksandra, and their 3 children. In this interview we explore how Elliott manages this, and how he’s grown from nothing to a 26-strong team, doing work for great clients like City University, The Discovery Channel, Hyatt, and Superdrug. We also talk about how Elliott merged with another friend's b...
2017-10-2533 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastUta De Veer - Using technology to keep women safeIn this episode of the Parentpreneur Accelerator Podcast I am excited to introduce Uta de Veer, co-founder of One Scream - a new hands-free voice activated safety app for women and teenage girls. A panicked scream activates the app and triggers an automated call to 999, helping women in danger with no viable option to call for help. This is likely one of the few apps for your phone which you hope you’ll never have to use, yet it serves a very important purpose. In the interview we explore how Uta began this business in 2015, how it has progressed has b...
2017-10-1839 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastLu Li – Creating the right environment for female entrepreneurs to bloomLu Li is founder of Blooming Founders, and a new co-working space and member’s club called ‘Blooms’ that provides a nurturing space for female entrepreneurs and a crèche facility! Lu is passionate about supporting women in entrepreneurship, and has supported 1,000s of women on their journey, through her online community, in-person events, weekly e-newsletter and her book, 'Dear Female Founder', which collates 66 letters of advice from women entrepreneurs who have made $1billion in revenue. In this interview, we explore what it’s like for women setting out in businesses, what is out there to help women open startups...
2017-10-1151 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastLucy Whittington - Find the Thing you do best and enjoy then build a successful business around itIn this 20th episode of the podcast I chat with parentpreneur Lucy Whittington author of ‘Find your Thing', and founder of ‘Being a Business Celebrity'. Lucy is passionate about helping business owners to find the Thing they do that's brilliant, and create a business upon it. In her book “Find your Thing”, Lucy explains why business owners who find their ‘Thing’ can build a business doing what they find easy, and enjoy. She shares how to get known for your Thing, and her take on Marketing it. Lucy practices what she preaches too, and has been featured by the BBC, The Gua...
2017-10-0437 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastJames Lavers - Why you should sell first, create laterIn this episode, I talked to James Lavers - fellow parentpreneur, online marketing genius, and selling-through-video expert, and founder of Lazy Coach. We discussed why it’s important to confirm there is demand for your product before creating it, how to get that confirmation as quickly and easily as possible, and what we can do to get sales for our product before it even exists. Listen to this interview to get some awesome advice on how to get started with a new business or product, and reflect on how you 'get in your own way' when it comes to ge...
2017-09-2759 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastSteph Douglas - coping with hate mail from florists and growing an amazing gift business "In the 18th episode of the podcast we meet Parentpreneur Steph Douglas, the creative founder of gift-box company Don't Buy Her Flowers. Considering that the typical gift for new mums (flowers) is something else to care for alongside a new-born, Steph realised there should be another option. So she created a company who create packages aimed at encouraging the recipient to take a bit of time and indulgence for themselves whether that's with a hot cuppa, a cold gin or a good book. Since then Steph’s company has flourished, growing 180% from year one to year two, she has bee...
2017-09-2047 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastHermione Way - From Head of European Comms at Tinder and high-tech vibrators to brand consulting for start upsIn the 17th podcast interview I chat with Hermione Way about her entrepreneurial career in various tech startups and how she now consults other business on how to get their product visible and remembered. Not only has Hermione been an entrepreneur and CEO, she also boasts experience as a blogger, TV-show creator, presenter... and parent. She recently left her job as the Head of European Comms at Tinder to follow her passion for branding start her own consulting business. In this episode, we learn more about Hermione’s story and ambitions for the future as well as gaining her ex...
2017-09-1344 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastLucy Chaplin – learning from mistakes and building a successful Mums Enterprise RoadshowIn this episode I speak to fellow Parentpreneur, Lucy Chaplin. Lucy is a co-founder of the Mums Enterprise Roadshow which hosts events in the UK to help Mums explore alternatives to returning to their 9-5 jobs, including building startup businesses, becoming franchisees, freelancing, and working remotely. With her background in graphic design, Lucy initially started in the business as Creative Director, but after her amazing contributions early on, quickly became an official business partner, alongside her co-founder, Lindsey. Lucy and Lindsey will be hosting 3 Mums Enterprise Roadshows in the next 6 months... In this interview we explore Lucy’s experiences of...
2017-09-0648 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastAnnie Ridout - launching The Early Hour and keeping going when things get toughIn this episode, I interview Annie Ridout, founder and editor of The Early Hour; a fantastic online parenting and lifestyle magazine, with articles and interviews published daily at 5am. Her articles are honest, touching, and include interviews with many great parentpreneurs including Arianna Huffington (Huffington Post) and Paul Lindley (Ella’s Kitchen). In this interview, we explore how Annie started The Early Hour, and delve into the times when things got so tough she nearly stopped the project. We learn how Annie balances work and family life when she's having to work to tight deadlines, and what's helped her th...
2017-08-3059 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastJames Golden - building a successful fitness business whilst overcoming incredible obstaclesIn this interview, I talk to James Golden, founder of Target Training Club, a fitness boutique club in Amersham, Bucks and a creator of a series of fitness retreats which recently featured in the Sunday Times top 12 fitness experiences in the UK. After starting his business in 2010, he’s had an incredible journey that has included getting a bank grant and later hitting rock bottom, overcoming a cancer diagnosis when he was 26, and building his company into a profitable business that employs 10 staff and has recently raised funds for growth through a crowdfunding campaign. James is fellow Parentpreneur, living wi...
2017-08-2358 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastCara Sayer - from nervous breakdown to a booming businessIn episode 013, I interview Cara Sayer, the inventor and founder of Snoozeshade, to explore her journey as a Parentpreneur. This includes how she survived post-natal depression and a nervous breakdown, made her first sales to Jojo Maman Bebe, divorced her husband, and built an impressive business selling her products all over the world. Since starting her business in 2010, Cara has received over 60 awards for her products which are now stocked by Amazon, Tesco, Mamas and Papas, John Lewis, Bloom and Grow, and many more. In this interview Cara shares her experiences and tips for growing a business, and surviving...
2017-08-1644 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastNeil Sheth - using SEO to get your brand found onlineIn episode 012, I speak to Neil Sheth, fellow parentpreneur, and SEO wizard. Neil is the founder of Your Brand Found, which provides training, coaching and support in establishing an online presence, identifying opportunities to drive new leads and customers, and using best practices when it comes to SEO, content marketing and social media. In this podcast, we talk about what SEO is and how its evolved, when SEO is something you should consider for your business, and how to overcome some common roadblocks in this area. Show notes: http://www.parentpreneur.com/podcast-012-neil-sheth-using-seo-to-get-your-brand-found-online
2017-08-0935 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastSophie Edginton - the power of getting specific on your target customer and what you help them to doIn episode 011, I’m joined by fellow Parentpreneur, Sophie Edginton, founder of the Dinner Set. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sophie through my startup accelerator program to help her find product-market fit, and am now helping her to prepare to scale her business. She's had a lot of useful experiences that I’m looking forward to sharing with you. In this interview, we cover how Sophie completely changed her product and suddenly got customers a result, Why you need to get super specific on your target customer and why for Sophie that meant busy social women who lo...
2017-08-0243 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator Podcast010: Josh Pigford - how to retain customers to build a profitable business In episode 010, I interview Josh Pigford, the founder of baremetrics - a software business that helps other subscription businesses to analyse their growth and churn data. He has grown his business from nothing in 2013 to over $80,000 revenue per month. Josh also writes one of my favourite blogs in which he is super-transparent about his experiences as an entrepreneur, including how he 'escaped the startup rat race', by no longer supporting growth through funding but instead doing it by becoming profitable. In our discussion, we discuss how to define your own success, the common misconceptions around subscription business model, the...
2017-07-2648 minThe Parentpreneur Accelerator Podcast009: Wendy Shand - Building a £Multi-million holiday business after a parent's worst nightmare
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