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Not Just a NumberThe Truth About Music Business Today with Music Managers Forum Vice Chair Jill HollywoodIn this episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number, Partner Grant Court sits down with Jill Hollywood, founder of Echo Beach Management and one of the most respected producer managers in the UK. Jill’s career spans iconic moments in British music, from the Britpop surge of the mid nineties to today’s data driven streaming world. She shares how she moved from journalism in Sydney to a role in A&R when she arrived in London, her years working under the legendary Jazz Summers at Big Life and the bold leap to launch Echo Beach.Jill e...
2025-12-101h 03
Not Just a NumberUK Budget Special: 2025 Tax Changes, Non Dom Rules, IHT, Property, Dividends and What It Means For YouIn this Budget Special of Not Just A Number, Kieron Clement-Smith is joined by SRLV partners Steven Wren and Janice Lloyd to break down every major tax change announced in the Chancellor’s 2025 Budget.This is a must-listen episode for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, property owners, international clients, musicians, sports professionals, creatives and private families who need clarity on how the latest UK fiscal changes will impact their income, assets, business structures and long-term planning.From the freezing of income tax thresholds and dividend tax rises, to sweeping changes for non doms, new mansion tax rules, co...
2025-12-0347 min
Not Just a NumberFrom $500 Startup To Global Investment Fund: How Newton Ndege Is Bridging Continents Through Global BusinessWhat does it take to build a global business from scratch, connecting continents, cultures, and industries? In this episode of Not Just a Number, SRLV partner Kieron Clement-Smith is in conversation with Newton Ndege, Managing Director and intellectual proprietor of GNG Global Investments, about his extraordinary journey from aspiring footballer in Kenya to global entrepreneur based in Perth, Australia.Newton shares how his early dreams of professional sport led him into law, how he built a thriving healthcare group from a $500 loan, and how his bold thinking created Project Kazi - a transformative initiative linking Kenya’s yo...
2025-11-2650 min
Not Just a NumberFrom Saving Lives to Storytime: How Kitt Medical and Do Re Mi Books Are Redefining Purpose-Driven BusinessIn this episode of Not Just a Number, SRLV Partner Adam Stanley sits down with two inspiring founders leading very different - yet equally mission-driven - ventures: Zak Marks, co-founder of Kitt Medical, and Sam Voulters, co-founder of Do Re Mi Books.Kitt Medical’s anaphylaxis kits have already saved 19 lives across the UK - from schools to stadiums - while Do Re Mi Books is reimagining children’s publishing with beautifully illustrated stories inspired by Japanese and Korean art.Both founders share their journeys from idea to impact - from early prototypes and investor pitc...
2025-11-1958 min
Not Just a NumberWhat Talent Must Know To Succeed; Praveen Bhatia on Redefining Legal Practice for the Creative IndustriesIn this episode of Not Just a Number, SRLV partner Janice Lloyd sits down with Praveen Bhatia - co-founder of Tan Ward Media and Entertainment Lawyers - to explore how specialist law firms are dealing with a reshaping of the creative industry. From advising global artists and brands to building a people-first firm with no billing targets, Praveen shares candid insights from over two decades at the forefront of media law.The conversation dives deep into the evolution of music and entertainment law, how AI is transforming contracts and rights management, and why creatives must protect their...
2025-11-1231 min
Not Just a NumberWhy HNWIs Are Relocating to Dubai: Tax, Lifestyle, and Family Office Strategy with Tom KeyaDubai has become one of the world’s most attractive destinations for entrepreneurs, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals — but why are so many leaving the UK for the UAE?In this episode of Not Just a Number, SRLV Partner Kieron Clement-Smith sits down with Tom Keya, CEO of Ruthberg LLC and legal consultant, to explore the realities of relocating to Dubai. From tax-free income and business-friendly free zones to the misconceptions around Emirati culture and the booming crypto and digital asset ecosystem, Tom shares insider knowledge on what makes the UAE such a compelling hub for wealth, inve...
2025-11-0545 min
Not Just a NumberFrom Kitchen Table to Global Empire: Natasha Thomas on Building, Scaling & Balancing It AllIn this episode of Not Just a Number, SRLV Partner Linda Botha sits down with Natasha Thomas, Founder and CEO of Total Management Group and Lockdown Liquor & Co, to unpack one of the most inspiring entrepreneurial journeys in the creative and events industry.From starting at her kitchen table in 2006 to leading a £30M global group operating across the UK, US, and beyond - Natasha shares the raw truth about building a business from scratch, navigating angel investment, scaling across continents, and maintaining balance as a mother of three.She opens up about what it r...
2025-10-2953 min
Not Just a NumberInheritance Tax Changes: What Business Owners, Expats & Families Need to Know NowIn this essential episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number, Partner Kieron Clement-Smith and Senior Tax Manager Elie Pippard-Kemp unpack the sweeping changes to UK Inheritance Tax announced in the Autumn 2024 Budget and what they mean for entrepreneurs, family business owners, pension savers, international residents and UK expats.From the abolition of the non-dom regime to new rules impacting Business Property Relief (BPR), Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and pensions, the SRLV team discuss the key Inheritance Tax changes between April 2025 and April 2027, and their potential impact on private estates.This episode covers:How th...
2025-08-2034 min
Not Just a NumberHow To Get Paid for Your Music: Royalty Secrets, Streaming Income & Copyright Advice with Tony Barton (PRS for Music)In this episode of Not Just a Number, SRLV Director Danny Fletcher sits down with Tony Barton, Director of Writer Relations at PRS for Music, the UK’s leading collection management organisation (CMO) for music creators. If you're a songwriter, composer, publisher, or emerging artist, this is your essential guide to getting paid for your music and protecting your rights.Tony breaks down how PRS for Music operates, what royalties you might be missing out on, and why registering your music is the most important step in securing your income. This episode covers everything from performance royalties an...
2025-08-131h 26
Not Just a NumberBuilding To a £3.5 Billion Exit: Michael Tobin CBE on What It Takes To Build Businesses and Give Back In a Real and Meaningful WayIn this episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number, Partner and Executive Chairman Marc Voulters is in conversation with world-renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author Michael Tobin CBE, who shares his tales of bold leadership, business transformation and building a legacy beyond profit with humility and meaning.From rescuing RedBus from bankruptcy to selling it for £3.5 billion, and pioneering sustainability in data centres before it was ”a thing”, Mike’s story is a blueprint for visionary thinking, fearless decisions, finding time and relentless execution.Now heading up the board for some dozen companies and a major voi...
2025-08-0628 min
Not Just a NumberHow 5 Female Founders Built Multi-Million Pound Brands From ScratchIn this episode of SRLV’s Not Just a Number, we bring together five of the UK’s most inspiring female founders for a no-holds-barred conversation on what it really takes to build a business from scratch - and scale it into a multi-million pound success story.The panel conversation, brilliantly hosted by Natasha Thomas, Founder and CEO of Total Management Group (TMG), covers bootstrapping beauty brands and disruptive fashion tech, consumer-first media, mental wellness and key considerations around venture capital and fund raising. This episode is packed with actionable insight, candid reflections and brutally hones...
2025-07-301h 13
Not Just a NumberHow to Relocate to Dubai and the UAE: Visas, Free Zones & Tax Benefits ExplainedThinking of relocating to Dubai? Wondering how the UAE tax system works and why so many UK families are choosing to relocate there? In this episode of Not Just a Number, host Kieron Clement-Smith, Partner at SRLV, sits down with Jamie Harvey of Rosemont Partners, a relocation and company formation expert who has helped hundreds of private clients and businesses move to the UAE. From employee visa routes and Golden Visas to choosing the right Free Zone and understanding Corporate Tax, Kieron and Jamie discuss everything entrepreneurs, UK expats, High Net Worth Individuals and their families need t...
2025-07-231h 01
Not Just a NumberHow MonRae Is Redefining Talent Management in the Creator EconomyIn this episode of Not Just a Number, host Adam Stanley, Director at SRLV, sits down with Bronagh Monahan and Elspeth Rae - the pioneering founders of MonRae, a creator-led talent management agency representing some of the biggest names in the digital media arena, including DanTDM and TommyInnit, which keeps to it’s core values. Together, they share their origin story of how their careers have evolved, working with BBC Studios, Endemol Shine, and Gleam, and ultimately led them to launch a company that’s breaking the mould in the digital-first talent, YouTube, and creator economy space. I...
2025-07-2359 minNot Just a NumberNot Just a Number from SRLVNot Just a Number is a podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives and industry pioneers who want to grow businesses and protect what matters most to them and to their families.Produced by SRLV - one of London’s leading boutique advisory firms - the show goes far beyond tax and accounting to bring a unique perspective on business, innovative thinking and leadership from the people shaping global industries, including music, entertainment, technology, consumer brands, and private wealth.Each episode’s candid conversation focuses on personal stories, business strategies, top tips and trends - from scaling up comp...
2025-07-2303 minNot Just a NumberWelcome to Not Just a Number from SRLVNot Just a Number is a podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives and industry pioneers who want to grow businesses and protect what matters most to them and to their families.Produced by SRLV - one of London’s leading boutique advisory firms - the show goes far beyond tax and accounting to bring a unique perspective on business, innovative thinking and leadership from the people shaping global industries, including music, entertainment, technology, consumer brands, and private wealth.Each episode’s candid conversation focuses on personal stories, business strategies, top tips and trends - from scaling up comp...
2025-07-1801 min
The Music Industry PodcastHow Artists Should Prepare Financially Before They Break | Top Music Industry Accountant ExplainsAdam Stanley is a top music industry accountant from SLRV based in London.You can check out more here:https://www.srlv.co.uk/Membership with the fan pages:https://members.burstimo.com/
2025-04-2651 min
De Lejos No Lo VesRomán Guajardo: "La grieta campo/industria no existe"Román Guajardo, Protesorero de UIA Joven, Presidente de La Federación industrial de Santa Fe y dueño de la empresa JMG SRLV conversó con Ramón Indart sobre el desarrollo industrial argentino.
2022-08-2813 min