“Be prepared for sleepless nights. Savour success. Failure is often where the greatest learning is.“ – Robert Common Today we feature Robert Common, the founder at The Beekeeper House. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their
“Be very careful with advice—most of it will steer you toward conventional thinking. Build your ability to reason from first principles, embrace resilience, and focus on creating long-term value. ” – Nick Root Today, we feature Nick Root,
“The one piece of advice I would give is: “Start with empathy.” Whether you’re building a product, leading a team, or pitching to investors, the core of your business should be understanding people’s needs. Empathy helps you create solutions that
“My biggest piece of advice is this: You are not confused. I always say, ‘I have never met a confused woman.’ The truth is, that women know exactly what they want—they just need to trust themselves and have a community
“If I could offer one piece of advice to fellow founders or those considering starting their own journey, it would be: Don’t just chase sales; focus on building a solid foundation first prioritising cash flow Establishing strong systems, understanding
“Identify your mission, and stick to it. Having a mission that clearly states what value to aim to bring to those who come in contact with your business is key to decision-making and, ultimately, progressing. You have to believe in
“The one piece of advice I’d give is this: who you choose to work with is as important as who you choose to marry. You’ll likely spend more time with your team than with anyone else, so never settle. Surround
“To thrive in running such a business, prioritize mastering the art of process control, cultivate resilience against stress, foster self-confidence, and fuel your journey with a profound love for fashion. These elements are key contributors to navigating the challenges in
“I say this all the time, but there is no perfect time to start, or a day you will wake up and feel ready. Running a business is not linear. There are some days where there are more fears and
“Find a problem you’re passionate about because you’re going to be wedded to it for the next 10 years if it takes off. And you’ll be going through ups & downs, so you’ll need to have that fire in your belly to keep you going through difficult times..” – Louis Carbonnier Today we feature Louis Carbonnier, the founder at Hokodo. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know
“Choose your team carefully! Build a team with diverse mindsets and invest time and effort agreeing on how you will work together.” – Janice MacLennan.
Today we feature Janice MacLennan, the founder at NMBLR
“If what you are doing is just about ego and making money — you’re doing it wrong. Entrepreneurship shouldn’t come from a desire to show off, it’s not a beach house — it should come from seeing something in the world that needs changing and wanting to do something about it. .” – Kana LiVolsi Today we feature Kana LiVolsi, the founder at Dos Mundos Creative. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s
“Understand the problem you solve. Once you have that, you’ll have a confidence in your product/ service/ business which far outweighs the doubts of it not working. Simply take a step back and ask “What’s the problem? Why this solution? Why us? How big is the market”. This will help you build and offer a solution which ticks all these boxes when setting your company goals, not to mention it’ll help you significantly to differentiate from competitors meaning you don’t
“My one piece of advice is to THINK BIG. There is no room for playing small in the arena of business.” – Kelisha Mills Today we feature Kelisha Mills, the founder at Mompreneur Solutions LLC. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Kelisha, it’s great to meet you! We’d love to start by getting to know you a bit better. Could you please tell us a little bit about yourself and what you
“Let it brew! I believe in the power of manifestation, I believe in being at the right time at the right place, and I believe in aha moments. So when you are thinking about starting your own business, do the actions, speak about it, enquire about it, and when it’s right, you will know it. Listen to your gut, don’t be persuaded into something that does not feel aligned with your vision. So when you need to make a decision,
“The difference between greed and ambition is a greedy person desires things he isn’t prepared to work for.” I always think of this through anything I do — whether its a negotiation — or if I’m ever feeling bad when I take an hour break in the middle of a working day etc. I remind myself I’m working hard to fulfil my dreams, I’m not just thinking of my dreams. .” – Antonio Wedral Today we feature Antonio Wedral, the founder
“I’d said if you are young take the risk now, you have nothing to lose. There are always options and alternate routes to success. Do it now before your life becomes more complex. I took the leap at 24 and have never looked back..” – Lachlan Faulkner Today we feature Lachlan Faulkner, the founder at Stiltz Homelifts. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you
“I would say they need a ton of resistance and determination, and just to network and talk as much as possible about their idea and business. Have the confidence and go for it!” – Bay Burdett Today we feature Bay Burdett, the founder at Bay’s Kitchen. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit about you and what you
“Just jump out of that boat – the sea is rough but you will be glad you did! Success comes from hard work and self-belief.” – James P Axiotis Today we feature James P Axiotis, the founder at JPA Productions. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit about you and what you do? I’m a tv and
Be brave – step out and be an entrepreneur, don’t just follow a Corporate route. That said, I always wanted to have my own business but lacked an idea I had full conviction in. So I’d also say be patient for the opportunity, keep your eyes open, and grab it with both hands when it comes along. Do something you’re passionate about and a product you really enjoy. It makes the hard work, setbacks, and daily frustrations much more tolerable. It’s corny but true: enjoy the journey. And ideally, smile and laugh as you go.
“Surround yourself with a team of people that share your vision and goals, and can effectively challenge you and contribute towards the final outcome…” – Chirag Shah
oday we feature Chirag Shah, the founder at Pulse.
“ Do not do this for the aesthetics. Becoming a Founder is not a title and it’s not about work-life balance and freedom. You need to want to do it for no money because there is a chance you’ll have to for a while..” – Jamie Beaumont Today we feature Jamie Beaumont, the founder at Playter Pay. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. It’s great to meet you, Jamie. Can you please
“My advice would be to find a niche, exploit that niche and, persevere no matter what. The business landscape is constantly changing and with that, there will be ample opportunity for new and exciting businesses. Don’t get stuck in one way of doing things – in order to succeed over a number of years, you need to remain fluid and flexible in your business and explore new ways of doing things to keep up with changing technologies and challenges..” – Mark
“Do what you love and follow your passion, guided by your gut instinct, if you want to succeed. This is what I did, and I’ve never looked back ..” – Josh Bunce Today we feature Josh Bunce, Founder and CEO at iuf Global, read their story.
“Take risks, but take calculated risks. Keep learning, growing and planning for your future.” – Nirali Mankodi & Jagir Mankodi Today we feature Nirali Mankodi & Jagir Mankodi, the founders at Superfoodio. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit about you and what you do? Hi, we’re Nirali & Jag, a husband and wife team and the founders
“Just get going, slowly and steadily. You will make mistakes and wrong decisions along the way and that is inevitable. But rather than waste time overthinking everything, just put that first foot forward. That way you can find out what works, discover what your customer wants and learn where your place in the market is. So many parts of business take time, so the sooner you get started, the better!” – Rosie Greener Today we feature Rosie Greener, the founder of
Hi Amy, can you tell us who are you and how your business got started? I am Amy Williams, and I am the founder of Good-Loop. In short, Good-Loop converts ad money into free charity donations, whilst delivering 50-75% higher engagement for advertisers. The concept of Good-Loop started when I was volunteering with a charity in Buenos Aires, I saw first-hand how difficult it was for them to fundraise, and that every penny counted. In contrast, I previously worked at Ogilvy,
“Learn to accept “nos” without considering them as dead-ends. As a PR expert, hearing “no” is a part of my routine. However, accepting those “nos” and making them stop me from getting where I need to get, is not an option.” – Katerina Antonova Today we feature Katerina Antonova, the founder at Aeris PR. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Please tell us a
“Prepare for patience, and prepare for a rollercoaster. The journey can go from 0-1,000mph and back to 0 again at different stages, alongside going from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. .” – Ben Smyth Today we feature Ben Smyth, the founder of Arma Karma. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit about you and
“Take the jump, there is no better time than now. You will always wish you got started sooner! Don’t be too harsh on yourself, the key thing is that you are always learning… ” – Jordan Richards Today we feature Jordan Richards, the founder at RCCO. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit about you and what
“From chaos comes opportunity so keep searching for those nuggets of light in the dark. Stay flexible and stay positive. ” – John Stevenson, Clive Sheppard. Today, we feature John Stevenson Clive Sheppard, the founder of Zero Procure. We hear their stories in their own words, their successes, their challenges, and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit about you and what you do? John: I grew up in Edinburgh and began
“Good advice can save you time and money and make you money through knowing where to find finance or tax schemes or other insights. Don’t expect to make millions and millions overnight but a steady, incremental improvement in your turnover, number of clients, gross profit and net profit by lowering your overall costs..” – Gary Green Today we feature Gary Green, the founder of Key Business Consultants LLP. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and
“Learn to be a low reactor. Your emotions will run wild and some days you will be on the highest highs, others you will be on the lowest lows but take a moment to reset and learn to recognise when your emotions are taking over. – Mark Joseph Today we feature Mark Joseph, the founder at Vouch Global. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you.
“If you have a vision and you want to implement it, then make sure any legal agreements you have in place allow you to execute that vision without fear or favour…” – Owen Keenan-Lindsey Today we feature Owen Keenan-Lindsey, the founder at Global Telecom Networks. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. As we sit down with the accomplished and dynamic founder of Global Telecom Networks, it’s hard not to be intrigued by the
“I would definitely say to start small, even as small as focusing on your product or service, on a specific demographic or locality, and be patient and give it time. It’s very hard to build a brand and build a business. It’s very hard to get a sale. It’s hard to get someone to buy a product. Don’t give up and be open to criticism. You are one person. Don’t think everyone is like you. If your product is for people like you, then make sure you’re advertising to that demographic and know that demographic really well. Get feedback and understand who your customer is. “- Greg :Fisher
“Just start! Test your ideas fast, learn fast, and then repeat until you get them ready to launch. Don’t innovate in a vacuum – getting early customer feedback on your ideas will de-risk your business plan and deliver better outcomes more quickly and sustainably..” – Dr. Jo North Today we feature Dr. Jo North, the founder at The Big Bang Partnership Ltd. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s begin by learning
“Find a balance between listening to others and following your vision. You need to recognize that as a founder, you ‘don’t know, what you don’t know’ so it’s important at times to listen to others and take advice when you need it. ” – Loren Roosendaal Today we feature Loren Roosendaal, the founder at Bright Star Studios. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Please tell
“Premature scaling is the number one mistake I have seen from a lot of CEOs and Founders. You need to be patient and persistent in your efforts. Try to build a good market fit product before you think of scaling your business —be it hiring a team, investing in other sales and marketing tools, etc…” – Saravana Kumar Today, we feature Saravana Kumar, the founder at Kovai. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their
“Know the importance of delegating. Although you may be a ‘Founder’ of a business, you shouldn’t be doing ALL the work, ALL the time.” – Mark Smith Today we feature Mark Smith, the founder at Double Up Social. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit about you and what you do? My name is Mark Smith and I
“As humans, we never stop evolving, and I think it’s important to look backwards, reflect on your personal growth, what’s worked, what hasn’t and how can that help me make my next steps better..” – Chris Thomas Today we feature Chris Thomas, the founder at Cake. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Hey there Chris it’s great to meet you. Let’s start by getting to know you. Please tell us a little
“If you don’t believe, no one else will. We all have doubts and insecurities, we’re human. So choose the people you surround yourself with wisely, trust your intuition, stay true to yourself, keep learning, and always ask questions!” – Jenna Bayuk Today we feature Jenna Bayuk, the founder at Kinship Kollective. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a
“Get outside of your comfort zone by starting to sell what you do. Don’t get distracted by what others have to say and start trying and testing as early as possible. Also, do something that you’re truly passionate about. It will be easier to achieve success once you’re feeling inspired and ready to do more to bring your vision to life. .” – Alex Tomchenko Today we feature Alex Tomchenko, the founder at Glambook. We hear their story in their own
” Sometimes the best results take time, and it’s OK to wait. As long as you don’t give up, it doesn’t matter if things take longer than you want them to take. ” – Tracey Shirtcliff Today we feature Tracey Shirtcliff, the founder at SCOPE Better. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Hi Tracey, we look forward to getting to know you. Please tell us a little about you and
“My advice to any founder or aspiring entrepreneur would be: “Never stop innovating, especially when you’re facing challenges.” Innovation is the lifeblood of any successful business. It’s what sets you apart, drives growth, and enables you to adapt to changing market conditions. But more than that, innovation is a mindset. It’s about seeing challenges as opportunities, thinking outside the box, and constantly seeking ways to improve…. ” – Adrian Liew Today we feature Adrian Liew, the founder at OPPi. We
“You always learn by doing, so if you have an idea you believe in, prepare as much as possible and then just get on and do it. Even if it fails you will learn something for the next one, or the one after that..” – Paul Roach Today we feature Paul Roach, the founder at Zumo. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please
“If you have things that are too complex, or if your condition agreements are not measurable or tangible, then that’s where you will have a danger down the line. Subjectivity is not a healthy component of equity share schemes.” – Ifty Nasir Today we feature Ifty Nasir, the founder at Vestd. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit
“Recruit a great team…this is not individual support. And, become a GREAT storyteller.” – Jay Goss Today we feature Jay Goss, the founder at Wavemaker Thirty-Sixty Health. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Please tell us a little about you and what you do. It all started in 1991 when I graduated from the place where the Internet was invented (UCLA), at a time
“Don’t start a business because you want money. You need to be passionate about what your business entails and how it will help people or fill a gap in the market. Money will never be as fulfilling as something you’re excited to wake up in the morning and do. Think about why you’re starting. Know your customer and understand who they are.” – Courtney Glasser Today we feature Courtney Glasser & Lindsey Glasser, the founders at Grey Bandit . We
“Passion is key because the journey will be hard. Have a mindset of perseverance, as there will be days when you wish you’d not taken the plunge at all, and it is at those times you can’t quit. ” – Manan Khurma Today we feature Manan Khurma, the founder at Cuemath. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit
“Believe in the reasons you and your company will be successful. Remember, there are always more reasons why you may not be successful—and don’t worry about these reasons. Keep focusing on your goals and objectives..” – Laurie Olivier Today we feature Laurie Olivier, the founder at LifeQ. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. It’s great to meet you, Laurie. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a
“Sit in the feeling that sparks your excitement- when you are fully aware of what it is that excites you, that is where your time is best spent…”
“Be prepared to work hard and sacrifice some of your free time to your cause. Don’t think of your business as part of who you are, you need to be able to step back from it, allow others to help you to develop it and allow it to grow. I think it could be very easy for someone to suffocate their own business. By stepping back you allow others to have an opinion and ideas. Open your mind to criticism
“Ah well there’s two of us so it’s gotta be two things! 1. Be passionate about your product or service and ensure it’s always top quality. 2. Once you do start, keep focused. Once you set up your own business there are a lot of things to do, it’s very easy to get distracted. As an entrepreneur you need to focus on what is important – and almost always this is driving growth..” – Edgar Thoemmes & Jack Head Today we
“Trust the process, don’t rush it; It is far better to have a long-term plan and with that the time to grow and learn from your mistakes along the way, than to rush your journey without taking the time to step back and appreciate what you have and how far you’ve come. Trust in your vision but don’t be blinded by it. An outsider’s perspective can be a valuable tool for growth and success so, while you should trust in
“Work smart, not hard; there is no glory in working hard and not looking after your wellbeing and mental health. I find it bizarre that entrepreneurs and founders glorify not sleeping. The keywords to take away from this are “consistency”, “strategy” and “pivot”…” – Natalie Edward-Yesufu Today we feature Natalie Edward-Yesufu, the founder of Transition Stage Company. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you
“Just to keep going. You are going to get so many no’s before you get one yes. That’s across everyone, from investors to customers..” – Francisco Baptista Today we feature Francisco Baptista, the founder at TeamSportz. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit about you and what you do? I’m the Founder and CEO of AI multi-sport app,
Today we feature Funmi Lawal, the founder of Clip-Knix. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Great to meet with you. Can you please tell me a little bit about you and your background? I am Funmi Lawal, an award-winning entrepreneur and the founder of Clip-Knix. I design and sell adaptive, patented Front-Fastening Underwear for women. My background in becoming the founder at Clip-Knix started with my education. I was born in Camden, London,
“Create your own job, and, well, you’ll never have a job..” – Donna Maria Today we feature Donna Maria, the founder at Indie Business Network. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit about you and what you do? I am the founder and CEO of the Indie Business Network. I have led IBN for 22 years. It
“Think about why you are starting a business. Your why is everything and should always be what you return to when making decisions. It is so easy to get caught up in what you think business success or growth looks like but always coming back to your why means you are running that business authentically.” – Georgie Davies Today we feature Georgie Davies, the founder of Yogipod. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and
“Take a step, whatever it is. I’m all about agile working and doing ‘something’ rather than procrastinating. You can fix mistakes but you can’t get back time spent on inaction. .” – Sanjay Aggarwal & Shashi Aggarwal. Today we feature Sanjay Aggarwal & Shashi Aggarwal, the founder of Spice Kitchen. We hear their story in their own words, their successes, their challenges and their insights. Let’s start by getting to know you. Can you please tell us a little bit
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