
What separates the founders who get funded from the ones who get overlooked? According to Gerd Bommer, it starts in the mind! With 25+ years building businesses across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, Gerd has seen every side of the table — startups, corporates, governments, and capital. Now a Founder-First Investor, Keynote Speaker, and Strategic Advisor, he backs pre-seed and seed stage founders who build with purpose and refuse to play small. In this episode, Gerd breaks down ...
May 26
1 hr 7 min

In this episode, I’m joined by Oz Oboh, a VC-backed entrepreneur and the Founder of CUTBOX and ARCSTRIKE, for a powerful conversation on building, funding, and scaling ambitious businesses 🚀 Osajie launched CUTBOX in 2020 at just 25 years old, growing it into the world’s first tech-led barber chain. Despite starting during the pandemic, he raised £2.4M across five funding rounds, scaled the business to £750k in ARR, led 30+ staff, drove profitability, and reached an £8M valuation — all on his...
Feb 17
57 min

We’re celebrating Episode 60 of Pursue the Pull with something truly special — host Stacey sits down with fellow Birmingham entrepreneur Jordan Pincombe, the founder of Updesigners, a creative subscription service that’s redefining how brands get design done. What started as an idea in 2019 has grown into a powerhouse team of 25+ designers helping over 100 brands level up their creative output — from scroll-stopping social content and motion graphics to sleek websites and full campaign visual...
Oct 7, 2025
43 min

What does it really take to wake up happy every day? ☀️ In this episode of Pursue the Pull, we sit down with entrepreneur, author, and mindfulness advocate Rick Culleton, who’s lived through both extremes—sleeping on the streets 🛌 and running multimillion-dollar businesses. Despite outward success, Rick discovered that happiness wasn’t waiting at the top of the ladder—it had to be cultivated from within 💡. Through his journey with ADHD, accidental sobriety, and rebuilding after failur...
Sep 9, 2025
58 min

In this episode, we sit down with Katie Nelson, Founder & CEO of Sales Uprising and the dynamic leader known as “The Sales Catalyst.” 💡 With over 25 years of experience and $150M in sales, Katie has built her business on one powerful truth: “Cashflow is Oxygen.” 💵 She shares how entrepreneurs and small business owners can bring the fun back into sales, create consistent cashflow, and scale into six-figure and beyond success. 🚀 Katie has helped hundreds of business owners transform ideas...
Aug 26, 2025
50 min

Unlock Your Potential with Dr. Margaret Cochran – Psychology, Energy Work & Success Ready to turn passion into profit? In this episode of Pursue The Pull, we chat with Dr. Margaret Cochran — acclaimed psychologist, life coach, hypnotherapist, and energy work expert — who’s been featured on BBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, Healthline, and more. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Cochran shares how blending psychology, hypnotherapy, and energy work can help you communicate effectively, break th...
Aug 12, 2025
1 hr 4 min

Today’s guest is Jason Kwao, CEO and Founder of Intermast, a million-pound agency helping underdog brands thrive on Amazon. Jason shares how he went from hitting £10K in Amazon sales just months after starting in 2019, to managing over £9 million in sales for brands like Dermalogica and Neal’s Yard Remedies. He’s also the author of the Amazon best-seller How to Win on Amazon and a passionate advocate for personal growth and giving back. Tune in to hear Jason’s journey, battle-tested strategie...
Jul 29, 2025
43 min

In this episode, we speak with Anna Morgado, a ceramic artist originally from Rio de Janeiro, now based in Hamburg. Since starting her ceramics journey in 2016, Anna has worked with chefs, restaurants, and private clients to create refined, experimental tableware that bridges the worlds of food and design. We talk about her creative process, the importance of teaching, and how ceramics can be a tool for connection, expression, and community building. Anna also shares how she runs her studio—...
Jul 22, 2025
1 hr 2 min

College dropout turned creative powerhouse, Liam Heeley shares how he went from photographing stars like Lady Gaga in Hollywood to launching HEADS Magazine and creative agency back in Manchester. Now working with brands like Adidas, Manchester United, and local gems, Liam opens up about his journey, building a creative empire, and empowering the next generation of creators. 👉 Now listen to this episode on Pursue the Pull Podcast. #creativejourney #founderstory #podcastinterview #buildyour...
Jul 1, 2025
57 min

From Losing It All to Building Gusto Snacks! Today’s guest isn’t just an entrepreneur — he’s a comeback story. Giuseppe Baidoo, Founder & CEO of Gusto Snacks, shares how he went from rock bottom to launching one of the UK’s most exciting sustainable snack brands. Starting in his kitchen in 2018, Giuseppe turned “ugly” fruit into delicious apple crisps and built a brand now found in Selfridges, WHSmith, Google, and more. Recognised by Virgin, Forbes, and Shell, his journey proves that ju...
Jun 17, 2025
54 min
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