"5 Things I Know Now" A Dorset Growth Hub Podcast

Whether it’s putting faith in yourself or believing in your team, the power of confidence can truly bring the best out of your business.It takes a great deal of confidence to set up a business in the midst of uncertainty, but Susannah Brade-Waring did just that in the wake of 2008’s financial crisis, and Aspirin Business Solutions has been co-creating success for leaders ever since.Susannah joins us to share the 5 things she knows now having seen her business through thick and thin, with a focus on emotional intelligence, relationship building, and being selective in the technological innovation you adopt.This episode of The Dorset Growth Hub podcast covers:Having greater confidence in yourself and your teamThe value of self-awareness, respect and empathy in business scenariosHow to be ‘T-shaped’ and communicate with anyoneWhere to innovate and adopt new tech in meaningful waysLinks and references at: https://www.dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk/podcast

Building a business from scratch presents common pitfalls that many have learned to avoid, but there’s a unique set of challenges and pressures that come with taking the wheel of a brand with a lengthy history.Rosie Lees has been at the helm of The Embroidery Barn for the past 3 years, building on 20 years of legacy and evolving its mission for premium & eco-friendly embroidery.On this episode of 5 Things I Know Now we learn the value in staying firm & believing in what you do, growing a support network both within and beyond the business, and even a story about her surprisingly speedy pet tortoise.... This podcast is kindly supported by Bournemouth University, so we’re joined in the studio by Tilly, a 1st year Business & Management student for an interesting live Q&A session.This episode of The Dorset Growth Hub podcast covers:Sticking to your guns and backing yourselfSurrounding yourself with the right people, both within the business and your external support networkTaking time out to focus on your mental wellbeingLinks and references at: https://www.dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk/podcast

Although we’re firmly within the world of business, it’s important not to forget the human element behind it all, and the personal values that stand to help us all to make better connections.Andy Brown, a part-time FD/CFO and Founder of 3D FD with experience at Passenger, Armadillo, Salad and many more companies, is well-versed in collaborating with a wide variety of teams. Andy shares the 5 things he knows now, from the age-old adages that stand true like treating others how you’d like to be treated, to the more business-focused premise that a lack of cash should never force you into a bad decision.This episode of The Dorset Growth Hub podcast covers:Staying memorable through surprising kindnessFollowing through on your goalsNot allowing financial difficulty to force a bad decisionMaking everyone feel valued in business conversationsLinks and references at: https://www.dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk/podcast

The digital landscape is ever-changing, so to stay at its precipice it’s vital to step out of your comfort zone. Whether by choice or by necessity, accomplished Digital Content Creator Brogan Tate has taken that leap to diversify the videos she makes for her 80k YouTube subscribers, while creating exciting collaborations with the likes of Disney, EE and M&S!Recorded at the fabulous launch event for WeAreFND, a brand new community for supporting young founders & entrepreneurs, Mary chats with Brogan on episode 5 of The Dorset Growth Hub Podcast about overcoming the fear of failure, broadening the scope of your offering, and setting huge goals based on your own definition of success.This episode of The Dorset Growth Hub podcast covers:Breaking away from the crowd & stepping out of your comfort zoneSetting ambitious goals and celebrating those successesOvercoming a fear of failureChoosing to niche vs staying broadLinks and references at: https://www.dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk/podcast

The marketing landscape is worlds away from where it was at the turn of the millennium, so for Matt Lawrence (who graduated with a degree in business & marketing in 2000) to stay on top of his game as Head of Marketing with Passenger, consistent learning is foundational to his successful journey.Matt features alongside Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s Nicki Cluley on this week’s episode of ‘5 Things I Know Now’ to discuss the essential lessons on their business paths.We dive into why you should ‘eat the frog’ when it comes to gruelling tasks & never stop taking learning opportunities, as well as how Nicki has nurtured her ability to stay adaptive & agile, and the importance of surrounding yourself with trusted, supportive people.This episode of The Dorset Growth Hub podcast covers:Visualising where you spend your timeHow to start building your networkThe vital two-way street of communicationBenefits of trusting your gut & intuitionLinks and references at: https://www.dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk/podcast

The beauty behind Blink Lettering’s captivating calligraphy is the passionate Milly Withers, an aspirational young business owner applying her design skills in a variety of aesthetic applications.As it happens, variety is one of the 5 key things that have helped guide Milly’s exciting career so far. On this week’s ‘5 Things I Know Now’, Milly joins Mary Lloyd to discuss the value of support & community, the indispensable tools available with the latest social media platforms, and her commitment to creating a life she’s passionate about.This episode of The Dorset Growth Hub podcast covers:Creating a life that you enjoySharing your knowledge and support with your communityMaintaining variety in what you doTaking an optimistic leap of faithLinks and references at: https://www.dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk/podcast

Welcome back to 5 Things I Know Now: the latest podcast series from Dorset Growth Hub!Condensing the spirit behind Nathan Roach’s successful route into business ownership down to just 5 tips is a difficult task, especially for someone whose innate mindset had him catching ragworms and selling them to tackle shops at just 12 years old...Now the Founder of Founders, a brand creating ‘Cloud Kitchens’ which are facilitating small food businesses and giants in the delivery space alike, Nathan brings a whole host of tales from his journey so far, as he shares his 5 things that helped him become a successful business leader.This episode of The Dorset Growth Hub podcast covers:The recent success of the cloud kitchen model5 areas of life that Nathan considers it vital to balanceWorking hard vs working smartThe importance of having an overall vision and driveLinks and references at: https://www.dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk/podcast

Welcome to 5 Things I Know Now: A DGH Podcast - the innovative and practical new series from the Dorset Growth Hub. Following on from the first two series of The Dorset Growth Hub podcast, we’re bringing an exciting spin to the format, where top business leaders share the five lessons that helped them find success.Kicking off this series are the Dorset Growth Hub’s very own Nick Gregory, Mary Lloyd & Rich Burn, each of whom have brought their own thought-provoking lists in a series premiere that lauds the importance of confidence, creativity, empathy, and travel. This episode covers:The various types of confidence you should try to exhibitEmbracing change and adapting to itThe value of empathy in businessFollowing through on creative ideasThe importance of constantly learningLinks and references at: https://www.dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk/podcast

We’re all tired of hearing how tired we are of Zoom events by now - 2021 is the year that events change forever. Whether you’re together in an auditorium or halfway round the globe, Mark Masters’ vision is to craft an experience that’s equally engaging for both parties with the advent of hybrid events.Having staged the first of the ‘You Are The Media Online Offline’ events at the start of July which, very conveniently, is our Future Events month, we hear Mark’s debrief on the lessons learned about this pioneering format, the dangers to consider if you’re planning your own hybrid event, and how he managed to drum up such enthusiasm from both sets of attendees.This episode of The Dorset Growth Hub podcast covers:The inception of Mark’s innovative hybrid event at The Lighthouse, PooleCombining the familiarity of Zoom with the extravagance of an exciting physical settingStriking the difficult balance between too much or too little interaction with Zoom attendeesRetaining an audience for events by being continually present week in, week outFinding new ways to engage with audiences both online and offline

The lava lamp is a legendary product that, while recognisable when compared with its original 1963 design, has continued to be iterated upon throughout its illustrious history. Who better to divulge how such a long-standing business like Mathmos continues to innovate well into the future than Cressida Granger, who’s owned the Poole-based company for over 30 years.In this episode of The Dorset Growth Hub Podcast, themed around innovation, we learn how inspiration for new products can come from anywhere, the business’ solutions to Brexit barriers as a D2C brand, and the support available to manufacturing businesses in the Dorset area.This episode of The Dorset Growth Hub podcast covers:How Mathmos developed the legendary lava lamp designMitigating Brexit’s effects on the business’ D2C modelAdvice for selling into Europe, and which markets are experiencing major growthCressida’s experience hiring talented staff in the Dorset areaLinks and references at: https://www.dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk/podcast