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The Kirk Miller PodcastE154 | 'More Than Money: Building a Life That Matters' with Paul Cheetham-KarczIn this reflective and inspiring episode of The Kirk Miller Podcast, Kirk sits down with Paul Cheetham-Karcz, entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate for impact-driven leadership. Paul shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a successful business, and the mindset shifts that have guided his path to fulfilment. This is more than a conversation about business success, it's a masterclass in authenticity, values, and legacy. Paul's story will challenge you to reflect on your own definition of success and what it truly means to build a life that matters. What's Inside The Power of S...
2025-04-211h 39
Confessions of a CEOThe Power of Attitude and PurposeIn this episode, Carl Swansbury chats with Paul Cheetham Karcz, founder and Managing Partner of Sedulo, to discuss his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to building a respected and privately owned independent accounting advisory business.Paul shares how his working-class background and early education shaped his ambition and fuelled his drive to build a successful business. He reveals why attitude beats process every time, why workplace culture isn't just a buzzword, and how a little bit of honest feedback (even when brutal) can be a game-changer for personal and professional development.As a passionate advocate...
2025-04-071h 13
Greater Manchester’s Greatest Minds17. Paul Cheetham-Karcz - "I work seven days a week… because I love it."In this episode of Greater Manchester’s Greatest Minds, we sit down with Paul Cheetham-Karcz, founder of Sedulo, to talk about his journey from a working-class upbringing in Stockport to building a £20M+a-year financial consultancy.
Paul shares how growing up in a council estate, rejecting a “job for life” mentality, and taking huge financial risks shaped his success. He opens up about his struggles with anxiety, why he believes in writing your own eulogy, and how he scaled Sedulo to work with top businesses and sports teams.
We dive into:
The biggest risks he’s ta...
2025-02-241h 02
The Downtown Den PodcastDowntown Den Special | Meet the Partner - SeduloDowntown in Business is fortunate to work in partnership with some of the very best businesses across the country.
We wanted to give you the opportunity of getting to know them a bit better, and we have recorded a series of conversations in the Downtown Den with the personalities behind the brands.
Next up in our 'Meet the Partner' series is Paul Cheetham-Karcz, the chief executive of Sedulo. Paul and Frank discuss Paul's Sedulo journey, his own podcast series and the Sedulo Foundation Colour Ball.
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2023-05-1928 min
Taking Care of BusinessA look back at Taking Care of Business Series 11That’s a wrap on Taking Care of Business Series 11! In this episode, host Paul Cheetham-Karcz looks back at the variety of guests we’ve had on this series, discusses what he’s learnt and reflects on his own year in business.Featured in this series: Roger Martin-FaggBehavioural economist and author.MontirexLiverpool-based sportswear brand.Robbie HughesCosmetic dentist and owner of Dental Excellence.Kirk Miller High-performance coach.Claire SofieldManaging Director at Four Recruitment.Danny De Brabander...
2022-12-2322 min
Taking Care of BusinessLiving with Terminal Cancer - A Chat with Danny De BrabanderOn this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, Paul Cheetham-Karcz sits down with a man who has been told on 3 separate occasions that he has terminal bowel cancer with potentially just months to live. However, Danny De Brabander continues to defy statistics over 3 years later and is still fighting against his diagnosis. Currently, Danny shows no visible signs of cancer.They discuss facing adversity at different stages of life, how it feels to be told you're going to die, and how adjusting your mindset can improve your outlook on life, whatever your circumstance.Danny go...
2022-12-1449 min
Taking Care of BusinessBalancing Business and Solo Parenting - A Chat with Claire SofieldIn this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, Claire Sofield joins Paul Cheetham-Karcz to discuss how she runs her business Four Recruitment, whilst also solo parenting her 3-and-a-half-year-old daughter.They discuss how Claire started her recruitment business, her determination to have a child of her own, fertility issues, IVF and the ups and downs of solo parenting.Whilst there is still some stigma in the workplace regarding fertility and pregnancy, Claire speaks openly about how women should be able to celebrate pregnancy and not dread telling their employer like so many do.
2022-12-0856 min
Taking Care of BusinessHow to create lasting change in your life – A chat with Kirk MillerIn this episode of Taking Care of Business, Paul Cheetham-Karzc discusses how to make meaningful and lasting changes in life with high-performance coach Kirk Miller. They discuss how Kirk works with high-performance business leaders to increase their health and fitness while also improving their mindset when it comes to other aspects of life such as business and mental well-being.They mention how Kirk started off with a childhood passion for football, featuring on the front page of Men’s Health magazine, to starting his online community Built To Last.In this episode:02:39 - Kir...
2022-12-0156 min
Taking Care of BusinessThe Disruptive Dentist - How Robbie Hughes broke the mould in a traditional industryHow a young dentist from Liverpool dared to be different in an otherwise very traditional and stagnant industry. In this episode of Taking Care of Business, Paul Cheetham-Karcz catches up with Dr Robbie Hughes, owner of Dental Excellence. They sit down to discuss what drove Robbie to change the way things are done in dentistry, from his use of social media to the physical location of his dental practice.Robbie also mentions how he’s viewed by the rest of his industry and some of his most famous clients, such as Liverpool FC manager, Jurgen Klop...
2022-11-2448 min
Changing the Perception of SalesPaul Cheetham-Karcz - Fear of Failure & Cultivating High PerformanceThis podcast is all about Sales... So why did we have an Accountant on?Paul Cheetham-Karcz, Founder and Managing Partner at Sedulo, has built and managed a successful financial consultancy firm with offices across the UK and understands why Sales is so integral to any business trying to fight at the top of their industry. We discussed his journey from founding Sedulo, how Sales has helped build it, what it takes to become a high performer in any career, how to build personal resilience and much more!
2022-11-101h 09
Taking Care of BusinessThe Rapid Rise of MontirexHow two young lads from Liverpool started the multi-million-pound sportswear brand Montirex, in under three years. In this episode of Taking Care of Business, Paul Cheetham-Karcz sits down with the founders of Montirex: Daniel Yuen and Kieran Riddell-Austin. They discuss where the idea for Montirex came from, and how they've built the business from the ground up.They mention how the business began while they were both in full-time employment, why they both ultimately wanted to work for themselves and what challenges they had to overcome.In this episode:05:30 - How th...
2022-11-0249 min
Taking Care of BusinessRecessions and today's economy - What it means for youOn this episode of Taking Care of Business, Paul Cheetham-Karcz sits down with leading behavioural economist Roger Martin-Fagg to discuss the current economic climate in the UK. They talk through the current political situation regarding the Tory government's leadership, and how this may affect the economy with regard to recessions, house prices and interest rates.They also go on further to consider the cost of living crisis we are currently facing, and what the short to medium-term economical future may look like for the UK.In this episode:00:02:25 - W...
2022-10-261h 06
Taking Care of BusinessComing up on Series 11 of Taking Care of BusinessSeries 11 of Taking Care of Business has arrived!In this preview episode, host Paul Cheetham-Karcz discusses his upcoming guests for this series:Daniel Yuen & Kieran Riddell-AustinCo-Founders of the sportswear brand Montirex.Roger Martin-FaggLeading behavioural economist and keynote speaker.Danny De BrabanderStage 4 (terminal) bowel cancer and sepsis survivor.Kirk MillerInternational life and body coach.Robbie HughesCosmetic dentist and owner of Dental Excellence...
2022-10-1906 min
Taking Care of BusinessA look back at Taking Care of Business Series 10That’s a wrap on Taking Care of Business Series 10! In this episode, host Paul Cheetham-Karcz looks back at the variety of guests we’ve had on this series, discusses what he’s learnt and his favourite moments. Featured on this series: Alastair CampbellBritish journalist, author, strategist, broadcaster and activist known for his roles during Tony Blair’s leadership of the Labour Party. Tracey NevilleFormer England netball international and Commonwealth Games gold medalist as England head coach.Mike BatesThe Atlantic Grappler and former Royal Marine...
2022-07-2708 min
Taking Care of BusinessThe reality of a footballer's finances- A Chat with Kevin StewartWhy is it so crucial for highly paid athletes to understand their finances early in their careers?Kevin Stewart joins us on Taking Care of Business this week with Paul Cheetham-Karcz as they discuss how footballers often struggle to cope with their finances once their professional careers come to an end. Kevin speaks on why he decided early on in his career that he had to think about his future and how he didn't want to move on to coaching as many other athletes do.They go on to discuss what...
2022-07-201h 09
Taking Care of BusinessLessons in leadership from Britain's Best Boss- A Chat with Chris BrindleyHow do you build a team that is on board and striving to achieve the best possible results?This week Paul Cheetham-Karcz speaks to Britain's Best Boss, Chris Brindley. They discuss his leadership style and how he does things differently. He also looks back at some of his proudest achievements throughout his career, such as winning the "Britain's Best Boss" award and his time as MD at Metro Bank, the first new high street bank to launch in the United Kingdom in over 150 years.Chris goes on to talk about how he transitioned from working...
2022-07-1357 min
Taking Care of BusinessThe new face of recruitment- a chat with Lily ShippenWhat challenges are recruitment firms facing post-pandemic, and what is it like to start a business at a young age?In this week's episode, we are joined by Lily Shippen, the managing director and founder of Lily Shippen Recruitment. Speaking to Paul Cheetham-Karcz, she discusses how she got into the recruitment industry, deciding to start a business at just 22 years old, and how new challenges, such as working from home, are affecting recruiters today.Lily also goes on to discuss what the next 12 months may look like for her and how she wants to build...
2022-07-0646 min
Kaplan‘s Learn Better PodcastEp. 16 - Accountants as Entrepreneurs, with Sedulo founder, Paul Cheetham-Karcz.In this week's episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, takes a look at entrepreneurship and how to succeed in your career.
Our guest is Paul Cheetham-Karcz, Founder of Sedulo Group, an award winning advisory firm and investment house. He is also the author of Taking Care of Business and host of the namesake podcast.
2022-06-3020 min
Taking Care of BusinessChallenging your limits - A chat with the Atlantic Grappler, Mike BatesWhat attributes do you need to create a life for yourself without any limits?This episode's guest has worked in covert operations for the counter-terrorism unit, is a human intelligence specialist and has worked for the Royal Marines and the Ministry of Defence. He’s also a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has founded his own martial arts centre and in December 2022 is rowing across the Atlantic Ocean SOLO.The Atlantic Grappler, Mike Bates, knows a thing or two about challenging limits. In this Taking Care of Business episode, Mike and host, Paul Ch...
2022-06-2950 min
Taking Care of BusinessIn the thick of it - A chat with Gypsabella's Abbie DayWhat does it really feel like to be a business owner in the thick of a growing brand?That's the question put to the next guest on the Taking Care of Business podcast. The founder of Gypsabella, Abbie Day, joins host Paul Cheetham-Karcz, to talk about everything from the early days of founding her fashion brand, through realising she might be on to something, and onto dealing with the challenges that come with growing a successful business.Abbie also talks about the future for Gypsabella and her plans to build a sustainable business which pushes...
2022-06-221h 00
Taking Care of BusinessCreating a high performance culture that wins gold - A chat with Tracey NevilleHow do you create a winning team that demonstrates persistent excellence?The answer to that question lies within building a culture and environment geared towards high performance; a topic which former England netball international and Commonwealth Games gold medalist as England head coach, Tracey Neville, knows all too well about.Tracey joins host, Paul Cheetham-Karcz, to discuss everything from how she created winning environments as England netball's Head Coach to preparing and winning gold medals. Tracey also discusses the impact of sport on her childhood, as well as the childhoods of brothers Gary...
2022-06-1544 min
Taking Care of BusinessObjectives, strategy and tactics in leaders - A chat with Alastair CampbellWhat are the common traits amongst the world's serial winners and leaders? That's the topic up for debate in this episode, as host Paul Cheetham-Karcz welcomes to Taking Care of Business a man who knows a thing or two about both winning and leading - Alastair Campbell.Alastair is a British journalist, author, strategist, broadcaster and activist known for his key roles during Tony Blair’s leadership of the Labour Party. The pair discuss what Alastair learnt from the likes of Floyd Mayweather and Arsène Wenger whilst writing his book 'Winners', as well...
2022-06-0853 min
Taking Care of BusinessWhat's coming up in Series 10 of Taking Care of BusinessSeries 10 of Taking Care of Business is here! In this preview episode, host Paul Cheetham-Karcz discusses what he's learnt over the past 9 series' of Taking Care of Business, as well as looks ahead to a series featuring: Alastair CampbellBritish journalist, author, strategist, broadcaster and activist known for his roles during Tony Blair’s leadership of the Labour Party. Tracey NevilleFormer England netball international and Commonwealth Games gold medalist as England head coach.Mike BatesThe Atlantic Grappler and fo...
2022-06-0111 min
Taking Care of BusinessHow behaviour impacts the culture around you - A chat with Frank McKennaHow does behaviour affect those around you and ultimately shape an organisation?That’s the theme of this episode of Taking Care of Business, as host and Sedulo Managing Partner, Paul Cheetham-Karcz, talks to Chief Executive of Downtown in Business, Frank McKenna, exploring events surrounding Boris Johnson, Keir Starmer and Everton FC, as well as drawing on personal experience
2022-02-041h 05
Taking Care of BusinessBuilding a brand that lasts - A chat with Barber Barber's Johnny ShanahanWhat does it take to build a brand and business that stands the test of time? That's the theme of this episode of Taking Care of Business, as host Paul Cheetham-Karcz talks to the founder of Barber Barber, Johnny Shanahan, on how he has managed to create a brand amongst a very trend-heavy industry that has grown across the UK and shows no sign of slowing down.Also up for discussion are how a business can be authentic on whatever their stage is, how the barbering industry has changed in the face of recent...
2022-01-191h 02
Taking Care of BusinessThe traits of an elite performer - A chat with Alistair BrownleeWhat are the personality traits required to not only reach an elite performance level, but to maintain that level across a career?That’s the topic up for discussion as host and business leader, Paul Cheetham-Karcz, welcomes Olympic gold medal-winning British triathlete, Alistair Brownlee, to the Taking Care of Business podcast.Also covered in the conversation is the debate between competition vs participation, the difference between confidence and self-belief in all walks of life and the lessons sport can teach us on the necessity to be ruthless.Alistair also gives us hi...
2021-12-2251 min
Taking Care of BusinessIt's okay to talk" the story of Andy's man club - A Chat with Luke Ambler"What are you going to do about it?"This is the question Luke Ambler asked himself after losing his brother-in-law to suicide and this week he joins Paul Cheetham-Karcz to share the story of the answer - Andy's Man Club. This episode explores how the club aims to save lives through talking groups, how to balance your mindset and why asking yourself tough questions is important for development.The episode also delves into a discussion about finding purpose and measuring achievement based on personal growth rather than the set goal.
2021-12-151h 12
Taking Care of BusinessHelping people reach their potential - A Chat with Christina TaylorThis is the theme of episode three of series nine of the Taking Care of Business podcast. Host and business leader, Paul Cheetham-Karcz, discusses with Christina Taylor - CEO and founder of the Aim Sky High Company - how her community-first approach has given her purpose and allowed her to make real positive change.They also delve into the importance of having a purpose, how education can be a tool for social mobility and what they perceive their responsibilities are as leaders and mentors.
2021-12-011h 09
Taking Care of BusinessBuilding and exiting to JD Sports – The Hairburst story | A chat with Jimmy HillWhat does it take to turn an idea and opportunity into a multi-million-pound business?That's the story of this episode of Taking Care of Business, as host and business advisor Paul Cheetham-Karcz welcomes Jimmy Hill - one of the founders of haircare brand, Hairburst - to Series 9 to talk about the journey of growing a consumer brand from nothing, as well as the pressures of closing the majority stake sale of Hairburst to global retailer, JD Sports.The guys also chat about what lies ahead for Hairburst on the back of JD Sports' first steps...
2021-11-171h 02
Taking Care of BusinessBecoming the everyday athlete - A chat with Kevin Sinfield and Jamie Jones-BuchananCan you be a good person and still win in business?The art of being a better leader in business begins at home; that's the topic for episode one of the ninth series of the Taking Care of Business podcast as host and business advisor, Paul Cheetham-Karcz, discusses the concept of becoming an "everyday athlete" to become a better person, in turn creating a better organisation.Joining Paul for the discussion are rugby league legends - and perennial leaders in their respective sport - Kevin Sinfield MBE and Jamie Jones-Buchanan. Both men led Leeds Rhinos...
2021-11-081h 05
Taking Care of BusinessSedulo land in Liverpool - A chat with Merseyside's Andy GrantFollowing the opening of Sedulo's new Liverpool-based premises - dubbed by the press as "Liverpool's coolest office" - the company's Managing Partner (and Taking Care of Business host), Paul Cheetham-Karcz, sat down with one of Merseyside's favourite sons, Andy Grant, to talk about a city which is proud of doing things differently, as well as what the company's arrival means for the region.After appearing on Taking Care of Business back in Series 2 to tell his story of overcoming overwhelming odds after being injured by an IED and facing life as an amputee, only to become the...
2021-06-0852 min
Taking Care of BusinessFrom bully victim to Vegas - A chat with boxer, Fes BatistaWhat drives people to become successful and elite at what they do? Very often, it's a trauma.For Fes Batista, his trauma of experiencing racism and bullying whilst at university pushed him to nearly take his own life. But after regaining his focus and determination - largely thanks to Lady Gaga - Fes decided to board a flight to Vegas to pursue a dream of becoming a professional boxer on the world stage.Fes's unorthodox journey into boxing takes him from training in the Mayweather gym to impressing boxing legend, Roy Jones Jr...
2021-06-0149 min
Taking Care of BusinessThe everyday mental & physical performer - A chat with HMN24Over the last decade, there has been a cultural shift in what it means to be a high performer. What used to be determined by a person's physical prowess is now judged by their ability to maintain performance both mentally and physically across a day that encapsulates work and family life, as well as physical exercise.This transition of humans to 'everyday performers' is the subject of this episode of Taking Care of Business, as Paul Cheetham-Karcz chats to the founders of human performance brand HMN24, Jason Rickaby and Phil Learney, about what it means to optimise...
2021-05-251h 27
Taking Care of BusinessMoving on up from humble beginnings to worldwide acclaim: A chat with Heather SmallWhat does it take to cope with a meteoric rise from humble beginnings to achieving worldwide fame as a musical icon?That’s the question I put to singer and former lead vocalist of M People, Heather Small, as she charts her climb from aspiring singer in West London to selling tens of millions of records across the globe with hits such as Proud, Moving On Up and Search for the Hero, and how she managed everything along the journey.As well as Heather’s career, this episode of the Taking Care of Business podcast also...
2021-05-1857 min
Taking Care of BusinessLosing a loved one to suicide and my battle with mental health - A chat with James LindemannExactly 30 years since his father’s death, James Lindemann joins us to share his story in aid to raise awareness of mental health.After losing his father to suicide at the age of 16, James struggled with his mental health and has experienced two psychotic episodes during his lifetime. Although he feels the subject matter is much more talked about than it used to be, James thinks it is still taboo for many.In this episode, James talks about how his passion for football and how his love for Manchester United became his stress reliever. Over th...
2021-05-1150 min
Taking Care of BusinessHospitality’s homecoming & managing Menagerie as a mum: A chat with Karina JadhavWith hospitality seemingly beginning to bounce back following a year marked by disruption, this episode of Taking Care of Business looks ahead at the opportunities out there for one of the sectors hit worst by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as recognising the response of the industry’s business leaders. Paul is joined by Karina Jadhav of Manchester hospitality hotspot, Menagerie, to talk about juggling the challenges she’s had as a business owner over the past 12mths alongside her responsibilities as a first-time mum, as well as their excitement for an optimistic future amongst UK’s...
2021-05-0640 min
Taking Care of BusinessControlling your mindset in and beyond the ring: A chat with Paul SmithFormer British middleweight and super-middleweight boxing champion, Paul Smith, is no stranger to the nerves, tension and anxiety around a big fight that are needed to propel a professional athlete to the top. But how do athletes turn these emotions into a positive when they’re often feared in so many other situations? That’s the topic up for discussion in the first episode of Series 8 of the Taking Care of Business, as Paul delves into the mindset needed to manage stress and fear on the world’s biggest stages, as well as the lessons and cop...
2021-05-061h 29
Taking Care of BusinessHow COVID-19 is changing the job market Recruitment is always an indication of whether the market is coming back. In this episode, Neil Clough from Prime Recruitment and Claire Sofield from Four Recruitment share how they adapted their businesses amidst the pandemic, give us an overview of the job market and highlight what employers are looking for in a candidate
2020-12-1844 min
Taking Care of BusinessThe challenges of running a travel business during COVID-19The travel Industry has been one of the hardest hit by COVID-19, with little to no support from the government after the restrictions imposed. Nicola and David Palmer, founders of Perfect Getaways, share their experience of running a travel agency in these tough times, including making the decision to trade throughout COVID, managing both customer service and staff morale despite frequent changes and what 2022 looks like for UK holiday-makers.
2020-11-1349 min
Taking Care of BusinessThe roller coaster of being a business owner during COVIDCOVID-19 has presented business owners with challenges they've never faced before, and that's particularly true for the events industry. This is something the Founder & CEO of Make Events, Holly Moore, knows this all too well, and in the face of the COVID crisis has worked tirelessly to pivot her business model. But the effect of this work is a roller coaster of emotions and decision-making; something which Holly discusses with Paul in this latest episode of Taking Care of Business.
2020-10-3048 minThe Downtown Den PodcastEP 009 - Paul Cheetham-KarczDowntown CEO Frank McKenna & Managing Partner of Sedulo, Paul Cheetham-Karcz discuss Paul's plans for the future of Sedulo, including the opening of their new office in Liverpool, plus the impact of lockdown and Boris Johnson's tier system on mental health and much more.
2020-10-261h 12
The Downtown PodcastEP 009 - Paul Cheetham-KarczDowntown CEO Frank McKenna & Managing Partner of Sedulo, Paul Cheetham-Karcz discuss Paul's plans for the future of Sedulo, including the opening of their new office in Liverpool, plus the impact of lockdown and Boris Johnson's tier system on mental health and much more.
2020-10-261h 12
Taking Care of BusinessThe state of the events & hospitality industry & what's next? After being brought to a standstill in the wake of COVID-19, what state is the events and hospitality industry in and what's next for them? That's the question we put to Chief Executive at Manchester Central, Shaun Hinds, as he assesses how the events industry has fared and how that compares with our European counterparts. He also discusses the transformation of Manchester Central into a Nightingale Hospital - a process that took just 16 days with the help of the Army.
2020-10-231h 10
Taking Care of BusinessGovernment leadership; the good, the bad & the ugly Has the Government's leadership since the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the UK been sufficient, or has it been lacking? That's the topic up for discussion in the first episode of this special COVID-19 series of the Taking Care of Business podcast - as we listen to real stories from some of the industries that have been hit hardest. Our first guest is Chief Executive of Downtown in Business and former MP, Frank McKenna. Paul and Frank analyse the Government's response to crisis to assess where they have done well as leaders, and where they haven't.
2020-10-1647 minThe Downtown PodcastEP.75 - Downtown Den: Paul Cheetham-KarczThe terrible twosome get together for their regular rant on the world of politics and their thoughts on the latest government response to COVID19 – Not for the faint hearted, Sedulo boss Paul Cheetham and DIB chief executive Frank McKenna have some harsh words for the government, the PM and Piers Morgan.
2020-08-1100 minThe Downtown Den PodcastEP.75 - Downtown Den: Paul Cheetham-KarczThe terrible twosome get together for their regular rant on the world of politics and their thoughts on the latest government response to COVID19 – Not for the faint hearted, Sedulo boss Paul Cheetham and DIB chief executive Frank McKenna have some harsh words for the government, the PM and Piers Morgan.
2020-08-1146 min
Taking Care of BusinessBootstrap your life and the Myprotein® story - A chat with Oliver Cookson Oliver Cookson is the founder of one of the world's leading sports nutrition brands, Myprotein®, and his story celebrates the old school traditions of business. Nowadays the value of a business seems to based upon its value upon a ‘raise' - we have stopped celebrating success stories that are down to old school decision-making & building foundations. Small amounts of money, hard work, overcoming adversity and then dealing with success. Hear about Oliver's journey and why he has subsequently launched his own podcast and in the middle of writing his new book, 'Bootstrap Your Life'.
2020-07-2356 min
Taking Care of BusinessSetting goals and achieving them - A chat with former WWE star Stu BennettStu Bennett, otherwise known by his ring names of "Wade Barrett" or "Bad News Barrett", is an actor and former WWE wrestler who was a key figure in the famous wrestling organisation for 10 years. Born in Lancashire and now living in LA, Stuart has lived nearly every young child's dream of performing in the WWE, and is on the cusp of releasing his new film, 'I Am Vengeance: Retaliation'. Paul and Stu chat about what it takes to set a seemingly unattainable goal and actually achieve it.
2020-07-081h 02
Taking Care of BusinessWhy better people make better leaders - A chat with Kevin Sinfield MBEKevin Sinfield MBE is one of the most widely regarded players in Rugby League history. He captained England & Leeds Rhinos, leading the club to seven Super League championships and two Challenge Cup successes. Now Director of Rugby at Leeds, he holds multiple records for points-scored and is the only captain to have led a team to win three consecutive Super League titles. Paul and Kevin delve into what it is which sets leaders apart, from their personal qualities to maintaining the right mindset.
2020-06-231h 07
Taking Care of BusinessBuilding Roxy Leisure, managing through Covid and what's next for the industry? Built by brothers Matt and Ben Jones, hear the story behind pioneering bar group, Roxy Leisure and how they foresee the industry evolving in a post-Covid-19 world.
2020-06-011h 34
Taking Care of BusinessCoping with COVID-19 and what's next?In the first episode of the new series and since the COVID-19 pandemic, Paul is joined by Will Stanton from Corporate Finance at Sedulo. Both discuss how the business has managed to ride through the ever-changing storm, ways they have supported communities and what the new future might look like.
2020-05-261h 03
Taking Care of BusinessA different approach to mental health - A chat with Dr. Asad Raffi & Jonathan EdgeleyPaul is joined by Dr Asad Raffi and Jonathan Edgeley of Sanctum Healthcare, a specialist provider of bespoke treatments for psychological and dependency disorders. In this episode, they discuss all things mental health, including its current place in society, the mental health impact of Coronavirus and share some useful self-help tools.
2020-04-141h 28
Stripping Off with Matt HaycoxCoronavirus - UK Lockdown effects on Self Employed Workers and Entrepreneurs - Paul Cheetham-KarczTell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!Boris Johnson has finally announced a UK Lockdown for Coronavirus Covid-19 but what does this mean for Self Employed people, Entrepreneurs and no essential workers. How will this affect the economy and everyday life?
2020-03-2433 min
Taking Care of BusinessExperiencing the lowest lows and bouncing back - A chat with Carley JonesBusiness is full of highs and lows, from going through exciting periods of growth to then facing financial uncertainty and ultimately liquidation. It's how you bounce back from those lows that really matter, and is something that Carley Jones, founder of Kettlebell Kitchen knows all too well. Hear what really happened at the multi-million valued fast-food brand and how Carley has now moved on to her next exciting venture.
2020-03-1353 min
Taking Care of BusinessApproaching different challenges with the right mindset - A chat with Adam FogertyIt takes a unique mindset to continually challenge yourself, set new goals and throw yourself into challenging environments. Former rugby league player, boxer and actor Adam Fogerty has embraced this way of thinking throughout his career, whether it was winning the Super League with St Helens, boxing Tyson Fury's father or appearing alongside Brad Pitt as 'Gorgeous George' in Guy Ritchie's Snatch.
2020-03-0252 minThe Downtown PodcastEP.6 - Paul Cheetham-Karcz Pt.2Downtown boss Frank McKenna caught up with his accountant, Paul Cheetham, for his latest podcast. Paul isn’t a ‘normal’ accountant though. His firm, Sedulo, have developed one of the coolest business brands in its sector. They have offices in Manchester, Leeds and London and are about to establish their brand in Liverpool. And, Sedulo Founder Paul has written a best-selling business book.Here Cheetham talks business, mental health, fitness, politics, and much more besides and offers a fascinating insight into the thoughts of a business owner/entrepreneur.
2020-02-271h 35
The Downtown Den PodcastEP.6 - Paul Cheetham-Karcz Pt.2Downtown boss Frank McKenna caught up with his accountant, Paul Cheetham, for his latest podcast. Paul isn’t a ‘normal’ accountant though. His firm, Sedulo, have developed one of the coolest business brands in its sector. They have offices in Manchester, Leeds and London and are about to establish their brand in Liverpool. And, Sedulo Founder Paul has written a best-selling business book.
Here Cheetham talks business, mental health, fitness, politics, and much more besides and offers a fascinating insight into the thoughts of a business owner/entrepreneur.
2020-02-271h 35
Taking Care of BusinessDoing things differently in a crowded industry - A chat with Jessica Hampson In many of today's competitive industries, being different and standing out from the crowd could be the difference between winning new clients and keeping them. Hear how the founder of Liverpool-based disruptive law firm CEL Solicitors, Jessica Hampson, has successfully led year-on-year growth and established a culture unique to the legal industry.
2020-02-2048 min
Taking Care of BusinessRiding the ups and downs in business - A chat with Chris CopeIt's no secret that launching your own business is challenging, full of ups, downs and certainly no guarantee of success. Chris Cope is the founder of P81, branding and product specialists with over 15 years' experience in the leisure industry, serving clients including Basic Fit and David Lloyd. Hear first-hand the difficulties Chris encountered on his journey, and how he was able to bounce back from periods of uncertainty to build a successful, growing business.
2020-02-1347 minThe Downtown Den PodcastEP.5 - Paul Cheetham-Karcz Pt.1With the UK finally set to leave the European Union on 31st January after Boris Johnson's Brexit deal was backed by MPs, what can we expect to see short and long-term?
In this podcast special that has been produced by our friends at Sedulo, Frank has his second appearance on Paul Cheetham-Karcz's podcast and gives his take on the recent general election outcome and importantly, what it means for both businesses and society.
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2020-01-281h 00The Downtown PodcastEP.5 - Paul Cheetham-Karcz Pt.1With the UK finally set to leave the European Union on 31st January after Boris Johnson's Brexit deal was backed by MPs, what can we expect to see short and long-term? In this podcast special that has been produced by our friends at Sedulo, Frank has his second appearance on Paul Cheetham-Karcz's podcast and gives his take on the recent general election outcome and importantly, what it means for both businesses and society.Listen to the full Sedulo podcast here- https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXN...
2020-01-281h 00
Taking Care of BusinessWhat to expect from a Tory Brexit - A chat with Ex-Politician Frank McKenna With the UK finally set to leave the European Union on 31st January after Boris Johnson's Brexit deal was backed by MPs, what can we expect to see short and long-term? In his second appearance on the podcast, ex-politician and founder of Downtown in Business, Frank Mckenna, gives his take on the recent general election outcome and importantly, what it means for both businesses and society.
2020-01-1658 min
Taking Care of BusinessA New Year, a new you? A chat with Paul BoysWhether it's joining a gym, cutting out the bad eating habits or setting a new health and wellbeing goal, the New Year is seen to be the perfect time to start fresh. But with a whopping 80% of New Year's resolutions failing by February, are we simply being too unrealistic with ourselves? In his second appearance on the podcast, personal trainer Paul Boys shares his best training types, nutrition tips and lifestyle advice to help you stay true to your resolution in 2020.
2020-01-091h 15
Taking Care of BusinessPreparing for performance with Jamie Jones-BuchananJamie Jones-Buchanan knows a thing or two about performance, both physically and mentally. With a career spanning 20 years playing solely for Leeds Rhinos, England and Great Britain, JJB won 6 Super League Grand Finals, 3 World Club Challenges, 3 League Leaders' Shields and 1 Challenge Cup Final. Now retired, Jamie remains a huge part of his local community in Leeds and in addition to his TV show, Rugby AM, still remains heavily involved in all things Rugby League.
2019-12-121h 14
Taking Care of BusinessOpening up on mental health - A chat with People & Culture at Sedulo Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem (such as anxiety, stress and depression) each year. Anxiety and depression have been estimated to cause one-fifth of days lost from work in Britain, with worries about things like money and jobs making it increasingly harder for people to cope. Emma Rettig and Jess Walton join Paul in discussing all things mental health and what Sedulo is doing to help people combat mental health issues in the workplace.
2019-11-121h 04
Taking Care of BusinessPressure, discipline & mindset - Inside the ring with John MurrayIt's well known that boxing is one of the most physically and mentally draining sports. From the gruelling training camps, shedding those final few pounds to stepping into the ring in front of 20,000 people. John Murray is a former English, British, European lightweight champion and WBA challenger. With a successful professional career spanning 11 years, John has fought under the bright lights in Vegas, the historic Madison Square Garden and his hometown arena. Now retired, Murray runs his own gym in Manchester, training both amateur and professional boxers.
2019-10-171h 29
Taking Care of BusinessBrexit demystified - A chat with Ex-Politician Frank McKennaWith talk of Brexit taking over our TV screens and phones, it's difficult to digest what exactly is going on and what happens next. In this episode ex-politician and founder of Downtown in Business Liverpool, Frank Mckenna, gives his take on the topic which has divided both the public and government for the past 3 years. From why and how it came about to the campaigns and vote that followed, if you're looking for clarity on all things Brexit this is the podcast for you.
2019-09-251h 19
Taking Care of BusinessTaking care of yourself before business - a chat with Paul BoysAs a former soldier in the British Army, Paul Boys has experienced first hand the impacts that training can have on both body and mind. Now a personal trainer and owner of Next Level Training, Paul helps others to achieve their health and wellbeing goals, whether it’s through exercise, nutrition or lifestyle changes. From skipping breakfast, spending less time on your phone to taking the lift instead of the stairs, discover how daily choices directly affect our physical and mental performance.
2019-09-181h 02
Taking Care of BusinessMaking it in the fashion industry - a chat with Missy Empires' Ash Siddique As global fashion brands continue to spend millions on production and marketing, breaking into the industry has never been harder. It's something that Ash Siddique, co-founder of fast-fashion brand Missy Empire knows all too well. Hear the story behind the rise of Missy Empire, and how they competed with bigger brands to cement themselves as forward-thinking industry leaders in a crowded market.
2019-08-2148 min
Taking Care of BusinessCoping with instant success - A chat with Kandi Cosmetics' Anastasia Kenyon Success can come quick in the ever-evolving world of fast-fashion. But coping with instant success as a young entrepreneur can be challenging and comes with its own set of unforeseen obstacles. Anastasia Kenyon is the founder of Kandi Cosmetics, her own brand of makeup and Make it Up, a white label for some of the largest online retailers in the UK including Boohoo. In this episode, Anastasia shares how she managed the mounting pressures of running multiple rapidly growing businesses
2019-08-1338 min
Taking Care of BusinessThe impact of an inspiring workspace - A chat with Make Events' Holly MooreWith more and more businesses choosing to adopt creative and flexible approaches to workspaces, what impacts do they have on a business and their people? In this episode, Holly Moore of Make Events, the North’s leading corporate events agency, joins Paul to discuss the impacts they have experienced since relocating to their inspiring ‘House of Make’ in 2019.
2019-08-0739 min
Taking Care of BusinessGoing out of my comfort zone - Why I wrote a book & started a podcast - A chat with Paul Cheetham-KarczTaking Care of Business is back for a fourth season with a host of new guests and new stories. In this episode, we hear from Author and Founder of Sedulo Group Paul Cheetham-Karcz as he opens up on why he decided to write a book, the process that followed and the many hurdles he faced along the way.
2019-08-0130 min
Taking Care of BusinessThe Ups and Downs of the music industry and fameThis special episode is set in the aftermath of Sedu10FEST - a festival to celebrate the 10th birthday of Paul's business, Sedulo. The performers from that festival - Ben Ofoedu of Phats & Small fame, Liberty X's Michelle Heaton, Another Level's Dane Bowers and DJ Rick Live - talk candidly about the ups and downs they experienced whilst making it in the music industry, as well as dealing with the fame that came with it. Please note: as this is set during the clean-up operation from the festival, there are a few minor disturbances in the audio.
2019-06-191h 18
Taking Care of BusinessHow to launch a product and take it to market in the US - A chat with Instasmile's Simon NixonPaul talks to the founder of Instasmile, Simon Nixon, about how he launched his product and successfully took it across to the US market. He also delves into the highs and lows of the rollercoaster journey the brand has been on, with the latest being listed in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100.
2019-06-121h 06
Taking Care of BusinessBringing fashion to the fight: Outfitting boxing's elite - A chat with FIGHT LABEL's Sophie WhittamPaul talks to the founder of FIGHT LABEL, Sophie Whittam, about how she's making it amongst boxing's elite as the go-to-designer when it comes to outfitting the top 1% of boxers in the world for their fight. Sophie is trusted by the likes of Anthony Joshua, Floyd Mayweather, Mikey Garcia, Katie Taylor and more to deliver their in-ring identity, and since debuting her first design in 2015 - the infamous 24 carat gold shorts, as worn by Amir Khan - she has cemented her brand as an industry leader amongst boxing's best.
2019-05-2244 min
Taking Care of BusinessFrom convict to Cambridge and leading societal change - A chat with Peter AthertonPaul talks to the founder and Managing Director of Community Led Initiatives, Peter Atherton, about escaping his criminal past to creating a business that mentors and supports other offenders, as well as his thoughts on the stigma faced by ex-offenders in society today.
2019-05-151h 09
Taking Care of BusinessMaintaining the right mindset and becoming a Mum in business – A chat with Carrie GreenPaul talks to Author of "She Means Business" and founder of the Female Entrepreneur Association, Carrie Green, about building her business, maintaining the right mindset and how becoming a Mum has affected her business life.
2019-05-0244 min
Taking Care of BusinessRise & Fall: Building Henley's and everything that came with it - A chat with Simon PetersIn this episode, Paul talks to former Henleys owner, Simon Peters, about the highs and lows of owning a business, dealing with failure and how it can affect your personal life.
2019-04-2459 min
Taking Care of BusinessHow to thrive in retail whilst others struggle – A chat with The Fragrance Shop’s Sanjay VaderaPaul chats to the CEO of the Fragrance Shop, Sanjay Vadera, on his journey from Ugandan refugee to becoming the largest independent fragrance retailer in the UK. In an unmissable episode, they also discuss the future of the retail sector and Sanjay's motivations to do what he does.
2019-04-171h 05
Taking Care of BusinessLooking back at Series 1 and 2 and what to expect from his book – A chat with Paul Cheetham-KarczIn this episode, Paul talks about how he feels the second series went, his reasons for writing the Taking Care of Business book and what to expect from series 3.
2019-04-1045 min
The Leg It PodcastPaul Cheetham - Owner of SeduloAndy & Tom sit down with Paul Cheetham, owner of Sedulo Group. We talked about building his business, money, happiness and everything in between. Find more about Sedulo here: https://www.sedulo.co.uk/ Find Paul's new book "Taking Care of Business" Here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/taking-care-of-business/paul-cheetham-karcz/9781912587193 📷 FOLLOW The Leg it Podcast ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thelegitpodcast WATCH on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWoCyImTwCV8Dzjv6PrS-lQ We release a new episode every Monday – please hit th...
2019-04-081h 36
Taking Care of BusinessSucceeding in the hospitality industry – A chat with Menagerie's Karina JadhavIn this episode, Paul chats to the female restauranteur behind Neighbourhood and Menagerie about growing her brand, what it takes to succeed in the hospitality industry and the challenges she faces.
2019-03-1349 min
Taking Care of BusinessStarting an agency and tackling Manchester's homeless – A chat with Tunafish Media's Sam JonesIn this episode, Paul chats to Co-founder and Managing Director of Tunafish media, Sam Jones, about starting a creative media agency, dealing with anxiety and his efforts to tackle homelessness through his co-founded charity, Not Just Soup.
2019-03-0643 min
Taking Care of BusinessBuilding a US business in the UK – A chat with Enterprise Rent-a-car's Gary PalmerIn this episode, Paul chats to Enterprise Northwest Director, Gary Palmer, about growing the business in the UK and the changing culture of consumers and employee needs.
2019-02-2746 min
Taking Care of BusinessLife after The Apprentice and changing the perception of Sales – A chat with Prime's Neil CloughIn this episode, Paul chats to Apprentice finalist, motivational speaker and Managing Director of Prime, Neil Clough. about being a contestant on the show and changing the perception of sales through his business.
2019-02-2055 min
Taking Care of BusinessBuilding And Exiting A Brand – A chat with PhD Nutrition's Jason RickabyIn this episode, Paul chats to Co-founder and CEO of PhD Nutrition about building the brand up from scratch to exiting it and the effects it had on the business and himself.
2019-02-0651 min
Taking Care of BusinessFrom the finishing line to a Foundation - A chat with gold medalist, Diane Modahl MBEIn this episode, Paul chats to Commonwealth Games gold medalist and CEO of her own sports foundation, Diane Modahl MBE, about living in the moment of her career successes and how she transitioned to life after sport.
2019-01-3049 min
Taking Care of BusinessFrom Afghanistan, to amputee, to athlete - A chat with Andy GrantThis week Paul chats to an inspirational speaker and athlete, Andy Grant on his story and what the future holds. Andy served as a Royal Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan and, after being injured by an IED and facing life as an amputee, went on to forge a career overcoming the odds by becoming the world’s fastest single leg amputee in the world over 10km and competing in the Invictus Games.
2019-01-231h 20
Taking Care of BusinessThe ups & downs of running a business - A chat with Paul Cheetham-KarczTo kick off the second series, Paul reflects on the highs and lows of running his business in 2018, as well as looking back over the Series 1 guests and revealing some of the names lined up for Series 2.
2019-01-1633 min
Taking Care of BusinessFinding opportunity in adversity and turning it into success - A chat with Richard McCannThis week Paul interviews motivational speaker and founder of the ICanSpeak Academy about his story overcoming adversity and sharing his powerful iCan approach to life and business.
2018-12-1250 min
Taking Care of BusinessWhen your partner is your business partner - A chat with Forever Unique on building a global brandThis week Paul interviews the founders of Forever Unique and stars of 'The Real Housewives of Cheshire', Seema & Sandeep Malhotra about what it's like being married and in business together, managing that work-life balance and juggling filming a TV show on top of it all.
2018-12-0533 min
Taking Care of BusinessThe high street isn't dead & how JD Sports are bucking the trend - A chat with Peter CowgillThis week Paul interviews the Executive Chairman of retail giant, JD Sports, about their journey to a £5b company and how they're bucking the trend and proving the high street isn't dead.
2018-11-2846 min
Taking Care of BusinessBalancing running a charity with an acting career - A chat with Dan Jillings of Once Upon A SmileThis week Paul interviews the founder of children's bereavement charity, Once Upon A Smile, and star of ITV's Prey, Hollyoaks and more, Daniel Jillings, about his journey in setting up the charity whilst balancing the work with his career as an actor.
2018-11-2150 min
Taking Care of BusinessManaging an events company & mental health - A chat with Holly Moore of Make EventsPaul interviews Holly Moore about her journey in setting up Make Events and the struggles that come with owning a business as well as talking about mental health.
2018-11-1439 min
Taking Care of BusinessWho am I & what is Taking Care of Business? - A chat with Paul Cheetham-Karcz of SeduloFrom Episode 2 Paul will take the role of the interviewer, but to kick off the series Paul will be on the other side of the microphone discussing how he started multi-million-pound financial services firm, Sedulo, with just a credit card, as well as managing his issues with anxiety at the same time.
2018-11-0546 min
Taking Care of BusinessEmpowered Women - A chat with the North's finest female entrepreneursEmpowered Women is the story of some of the North's finest female entrepreneurs and their stories of how they each made it in their industries. This podcast was recorded at the Leeds home of Sedulo in front of a live audience.
2018-10-151h 09