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Founder StoriesE26: Building a business without burning out: Matt Pyke’s Founder StoryFounder Stories — Episode 26: Matt Pyke Scaling a digital agency the smart way, without burning outIn this episode, Simon Kallu sits down with Matt Pyke, founder of Fly High Media, to dive into the real story behind building and scaling a successful digital marketing agency.Matt shares his journey from doing everything himself — admin, marketing, sales, delivery — to building a team, protecting his time, and focusing on sustainable growth.We cover:Why strong client relationships are the foundation of growthHow Matt introduced a client...2025-04-281h 25
The New F*Word (F for Fractional Finance)Finding a Fractional CFO Should Be at the Top of Your To-Do List ft. Simon KalluIn this episode of The New F Word, we sit down with Simon Kallu, an expert in fractional CFO services and Tony Robbins' UK and Europe's Accounting Partner, to explore how this evolving role is reshaping financial strategies for growing businesses. Simon shares insights from his decade-long journey in finance, explaining how his company, Growfactor, helps businesses on the cusp of major growth by offering tailored financial expertise. We explore the common pitfalls entrepreneurs face when managing their finances solo, and how a strategic partner can bridge the gap between day-to-day operations and long-term success.S...2024-10-1634 minFounder StoriesE18: Co-Founder of The Midlife Mentors Mr James DavisHow James and his partner Claire are helping those in midlife reclaim control over their bodies, minds and life..and how you can too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-301h 12Founder StoriesE17: Co-Founder of Huel and Registered Dietitian James CollierHear Jame Collier's Founder Story - How he became co-founder of Huel, one of the fastest growing nutrition brands in the world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-051h 58Founder StoriesE16: Sam Stockmans - CEO and Founder of Above & Beyond SolutionsHow Sam used an ADHD diagnosis to understand himself better and fuel his business growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-211h 37Founder StoriesE15: Ben Haldon - CEO and Co-Founder of MyCoachHear Ben's Founder Story from an in person personal trainer, to partnering with Lucy to create a leading fitness app with a global client base. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-261h 24Founder StoriesE14: How to scale a creative agency with Kingsley PetersKingsley Peters has been able to organically scale his agency in Birmingham to grow his client base and team significantly over the last few years, hear how he's been able to do it while maintaining his mental and physical health! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-161h 43Founder StoriesE13 - Jay Grewal - CEO & Founder of Elixir Scalp MicropigmentationHear Jay's story from being a hairdresser and losing his own hair, to learning the craft of SMP and starting his own brand. Fast forward and he's running a world leading, global SMP business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-071h 26Founder StoriesE12: Christian Chapman - Transformed his own physique, then built an industry leading coaching business.Hear Christian's founder story from being an overweight, uncomfortable person to transforming his own physique and gaining a passion for helping others do the same. He's now CEO of Coached by Christian, an industry leading coaching business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-291h 19Founder StoriesE11: Leaving behind a Michelin Star to go solo with Chef Rob PalmerHear Rob Palmer's founder story from student to taking over as head chef at Hampton Manor, achieving a Star and 4 AA Rosettes, to deciding to go it alone and his challenges, lessons and wins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-141h 25Founder StoriesE10: From Director at Monster Energy to Entrepreneur of the Year with Dave HamletHear from a former Director at Monster Energy on how they grew so fast, what their pivotal moment was and how you can apply their principles to your business. Dave also talks about his new supplement Company Lyfelinez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-011h 48Founder StoriesE9: Lessons from 40 years in Business with Jaz KhunkunJaz Khunkun has been in business for 40+ years in some form or another. A lot to be learnt from this weeks podcast as we discuss all things funding, starting a consultancy and lessons from a lifetime of helping business owners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-251h 36Founder StoriesE8: The Power of your Network with Steve OrtonSteve Orton's founder story from teenage sports star to founding Body Power and Performx, world leading fitness events and now his own consultancy and mastermind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-091h 22Founder StoriesBusiness Class - What to do if your business is NOT growingIn this episode I talk through the three keys to consistent business growth, and how looking at your business in a different way can shift your entire perspective and help you achieve success on your terms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-3007 minFounder StoriesE7: Elisabeth Hoff - World Renowned PhotographerHear Elisabeth's Founder Story - how she went from vision and working as an apprentice to winning awards, travelling the globe and shooting A List celebrities for publications like Vogue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-201h 21Founder StoriesBusiness Class - Financial Systems your Business NeedsLearn the best systems in 2023 for managing your business finances and how to use them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-1310 minFounder StoriesE6: Achieve Health CEO Rick Lovell on scaling a physio chain to over 200 locationsHear Rick Lovell's Founder Story - the Owner of Achieve Health, he was part of scaling a physio chain to over 200 locations, exited and then started his own award winning business in holistic health and wellness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-061h 40Founder StoriesBusiness Class - 3 Keys to Business SuccessIn this episode Simon talks through his business model for fulfilling your business potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-2813 minFounder StoriesE5: How Mahirs CEO Harvir Sahota went from sweet shop to catering the Common Wealth GamesHear Harvir Sahota's founder story from taking over a family business as an Indian Sweet Shop and scaling it to multiple award winning Mahir's Experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-161h 24Founder StoriesE4: How Paul Foster went from college student to Michelin Star ChefHear Paul Foster's Founder Story - the Owner of Salt Restaurant, author of bestselling books and TV personality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-091h 12Founder StoriesE3: How to Make Money From PropertyHear how Arsh Ellahi built a property empire, lost it all and built it back again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-311h 10Founder StoriesE2: How CEO Naeem Alvi scaled Notepad Studio to £83k per monthHear creative agency founder Naeem Alvi's founder story as he talks about scaling to 7 figures but not being happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-241h 06Founder StoriesE1: My Story of 12 Years Scaling GrowFactorFounder Stories is about getting real world business owners to tell their stories, sharing their wins and losses so you, the listener can takeaway strategies, and insights to help shortcut your route to success.In the first episode I actually had my COO, Yasser Khan join me and we discussed how he's progressed from graduate accountant to equity partner at GrowFactor.We also discussed how we've continued to grow year on year for 12 years becoming a multi 7 figure businesses with offices around the world. And becoming business partners with the...2023-05-161h 00
Boss Up Your Life PodcastEp. 53 | Guest: Simon Kallu - Making The Financial Jump As An Online CoachIn this episode I chat to my finical advisor Simon Kallu.Simon is the CEO of Grow Factor who help online fitness coaches and professionals manage their finance, accounts and financial planning The jump from a being a one man band as a sole trader to running a limited company with staff is a scary prospect and one thing I regret with my own transition was the management and knowledge of my financesHow do I manage my outgoings? How do I know when to employ staff?How do I know wh...2022-02-1745 min
AccountingWEBAccounting Excellence Talks: Client service extra timeIn the latest Accounting Excellence Talks podcast host Richard Hattersley takes us through questions from the Accounting Excellence webcast, first aired on July 18. He's joined by Receipt Bank Account Manager Mike Phillips as well as accountants Simon Kallu and Nikki Adam whose firms have numerous awards and nominations in the name of client service under their belts.
You can view on demand webcast now by going to https://www.accountingexcellence.co.uk/july-session/2018-07-2725 min