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In this episode we dive into “Purple Cow”, by the prolific and highly respected internet marketing guru, Seth Godin. 

Purple Cow is about being REMARKABLE: you can’t paint your product or service purple after the fact, you need to be inherently purple, or you will be ignored… Those that are consistently purple in everything they do experience explosive word-of-mouth exposure that drives growth and success. 

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This episode is sponsored by Cut Through Marketing: https://www.cutthrough.marketing/

You’re running a business. But you can’t sleep at night.

You are trying to work out how to enter the market, and how to identify your ideal client; 
Wondering how to build a consistent pipeline and how to get your pricing strategy right...

And how do you build awareness that you actually exist?

Cut Through Marketing works with you to answer these crucial questions.

To find out more, check out the website cutthrough.marketing 
or call Catrina on 020 3286 8129. 

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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In this episode we dive into the book “The One Thing”, by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. 

We all have so many things we want to get done, so how do you choose what to do right now? We’re all so busy… Too busy to even stop what we’re doing and ask questions about what is the best use of our precious time. The One Thing nails this down with one question: “What is the one thing I CAN do in [insert timeframe], the doing of which makes everything else easier or unnecessary?” 

Let’s dive right in…

You can find the book here: 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-bestselling/dp/1848549253/

Second-hand copies available from £2.70 in theUK... cheaper than a fancy coffee!

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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People often think “Agile” is a project management methodology, but it’s so much more than that. It is really a mindset, impacting thinking, leadership and entire organisations. 

In this episode we discuss Agile with Joelle Garden - a highly respected Scrum Master and an expert in Agile Transformation. 

Find Joelle here: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellegarden/

And you can read more the Agile Manifesto here:
https://agilemanifesto.org/

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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In this season we’re talking about books and discussing insights relating to business and business leadership.

There is a Wonder-Drug that makes you live longer, enhances your memory and creativity, It makes you look more attractive, slimmer and lowers food cravings. It also protects you from cancer and dementia, wards off colds and flu, and lowers your risk of strokes and heart disease. On top of that, it makes you happier, less depressed, and less anxious.

Want some?

So what is it? 

The answer is: Sleep.

And in this first episode we took a look at “Why We Sleep”, by Matthew Walker. 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-We-Sleep-Science-Dreams-ebook/dp/B06Y649387/

Ever wondered how the traditional 9-5 work schedule could be hindering productivity and overall well-being? Matthew Walker's fascinating book, "Why We Sleep," showcases key research on sleep, and the conclusions are life-changing. 

Throughout the episode, we discuss how human-centered design in the workplace can optimize efficiency, support creativity, and protect mental health. 
We explore the detrimental effects of poor sleep habits on businesses and the importance of sleep for consolidating learning. Learn from leaders' mistakes, like Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan, and find out how you can create a work environment that promotes well-being and success. 

This insightful conversation could revolutionize the way you approach work and sleep!

We'll see you on the inside...

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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In this episode we chat with Mark Hide about leadership and team performance. 

Mark is a master in unleashing potential. His passion for developing high-performing teams, has established him as a go-to expert in the field. 

We touched on exploring and expeditions - he’s been scouting for decades and how to unleash teams to perform at their best. AI got a mention, and we all had a think about what we’d tell our teenage selves…

You can connect with Mark via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hide-improving-team-performance/

And find out more about his work here: https://www.teamlytica.com/

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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Twitter: @bizandcoffee

A quick note before we start: We had some sound quality problems with this episode due to broadband issues and Ayo joining the session all the way from Nigeria! But fear not - technology did its magic and it all came out OK.

Michelle Eshkeri fell into copywriting almost by accident. In this episode we chat with Michelle about her journey from accounting to copywriting. We also explored how she remains focused and how to create good copy using PAST-A (that’s an acronym, not a carbohydrate 🙂!)

She mentioned a couple of books: “Company of One” (Paul Jarvis), and “The Science of Storytelling” (Will Storr).   

You can find Michelle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleeshkeri/

And her website is https://www.letmewrite.co.uk/

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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Welcome back for part 2 of our amazing conversation with David Barnard. 

This conversation was in 2 parts, so if you’ve not yet heard part 1, jump back into your pod-feed and listen to that first. 

In part 2 we talked about leading change, empathic leadership and how to start living a better life at work. David’s long experience and deep insights are most illuminating. 

David is founder of Pracsys (https://pracsys.uk/) and you can find him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-barnard-atpracsys/ 

He also responds to emails: david.barnard@pracsys.uk

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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In this episode we met with David Barnard - Sloan Fellow, leadership consultant and coach, and, though he might not admit it, an extraordinary philosopher.

We had a deeply fascinating conversation that is very hard to describe…

We talked about music, choral singing, making our meetings better, why leaving your email until 3pm might be genius (it is!) and more, but listen carefully for your own insights: we assure you, it will be highly rewarding!

David is founder of Pracsys https://pracsys.uk/
...and you can find him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-barnard-atpracsys/ 

He also responds to emails: david.barnard@pracsys.uk

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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Twitter: @bizandcoffee

In this episode we meet Catrina Clulow - a vastly experienced marketing expert with a straight-talking, no-nonsense approach that is so refreshing in today's jargon-filled, super-hyped, everything’s digital innit?! world. She had so much wisdom to share, and we learned the funny story of how Anita Roddick’s The Body Shop got its name… We also talked a bit about the rise of AI and ChatGPT, and she gives some great tips of where to learn more about REAL marketing.

Find our more about Catrina through her website:

https://www.cutthrough.marketing/

And you can connect and reach out to her via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catrinaclulow/  

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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This is part 2 of our fascinating chat with David Green.

(If you haven’t heard part 1 yet, go back and listen to that one first for David’s background and philosophy in business.)

In this second part, David goes deeper into buying and scaling businesses and how you can sometimes acquire them without spending loads of capital. He talks about joint ventures, and where you can look for bargain businesses. He also speaks about turnarounds and how he inspires people to perform. 

David Green is an investor and entrepreneur, who works with business owners to scale and sell profitable companies. With skills and experience in business consulting, investment and acquisitions, growth strategy and exit planning, David has been involved with a wide variety of companies throughout his career across a range of industries including: hospitality, retail and facilities management to name but a few. He has successfully helped many business owners to achieve their aspirations for growth, exit or even improving infrastructure, management and productivity.

You can find out more about David's work and contact him through his website: https://www.echoeight.co.uk/

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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This chat with David Green was tremendously refreshing. It’s pretty unfiltered and contains the odd swear-word. 

It was a long recording, with so many gems, so rather than edit it down, we’ve kept it all and split it into two episodes.

In this first episode, David talks about his background, his heroes and philosophy in business. Be sure to listen to part 2 where he talks about how he goes about finding, acquiring and scaling the businesses he buys. 

David Green is an investor and entrepreneur, who works with business owners to scale and sell profitable companies. With skills and experience in business consulting, investment and acquisitions, growth strategy and exit planning, David has been involved with a wide variety of companies throughout his career across a range of industries including: hospitality, retail and facilities management to name but a few. He has successfully helped many business owners to achieve their aspirations for growth, exit or even improving infrastructure, management and productivity.

You can find out more about David's work and contact him through his website: https://www.echoeight.co.uk/

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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Twitter: @bizandcoffee

Lily Patrascu creates books that transform the world!

She does this for professionals that want to get booked to speak - worldwide - so they can make a bigger difference and enhance their personal brand.

She can help you turn your story, knowledge or experience into books, online programs and websites that transform the world.

In this fascinating chat we explore what’s involved in writing a business book and why you might consider such a daunting task… 

You can connect with Lily via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilypatrascu/
and book a no-obligation strategy session with here here: https://lily.global/ 

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

bizandcoffeepodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @bizandcoffee

We had a blast making Season 1 and we’re busy preparing, recording and editing Season 2: Conversations With Interesting People.

We will be talking about AI with Futurist and author, Martin Talks; Exploring Leadership with expert David Barnard; book-writing coach Lilly Patrascu; we’ll cover scaling and selling businesses with David Green; and explore telling stories with Michelle Eshkeri; writing CVs with David Welsh, and the power of being a connector with Simon Halberstam, to mention just a few!

We can’t wait to share the extraordinary wisdom of our wonderful guests - subscribe now to get them all in your feed, and visit our website - bizandcoffee.com - for more information.

The first episodes of Season 2 will drop in early March. In in the meantime, here’s a couple of clips from upcoming episodes with Martin Talks and David Barnard…

Thanks again for listening!

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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In this episode we got into the experience of doing this podcast - our journey of learning and discovery. 

We also talked about Agile and The Agile Manifesto (https://agilemanifesto.org), the first line of which says: “We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it, and helping others do it!” 

Learning by Doing is a key principle in more forward-thinking education, something that could have a world-changing impact. 

A fun episode, with a slightly chaotic start that we decided to keep in the edit for your amusement and pleasure! 

Season 2 is being recorded now, so if you or someone you know has something to share with our audience (business people), do get in touch. 

We'll see you in Season 2: Conversations With Interesting People!

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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Measure What Matters!

You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure!

It’s Not Size That Counts!

We’ve all heard quotes like these… but what’s actually important about the numbers in your business?

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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In 2023, with a potential recession looming, what could be more important than PRODUCTIVITY?

Could you ditch your ToDo list? What do you replace it with?

How important is it to limit “work in progress”?

These and other ideas … Enjoy!

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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Some clients are just not worth having… 

What can you do about it? 

What SHOULD you do about it? 

If you get a sinking feeling or a feeling of dread when certain people join your free webinar, or email, DM or call, it could be an indicator that this is a client (or potential client) that you’d be better off without...

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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Pricing and How To Price Yourself

Pricing, like it or not, is often closely associated with Quality. 

You are not a commodity! It’s important never to underprice - or undervalue - yourself. Price for value, not time… 

Also, particularly at the higher levels, you are being paid for your knowledge and experience, not your time: it’s not about knowing how to use a hammer - it’s about knowing exactly where to strike! 

If you've got something to say on this subject, please get in touch! We'd love to have you on the show.

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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In this episode we explore three learnings (each) from 2022.

We did it without agreeing beforehand what our individual three would be - thought it would be interesting to see if we came up with similar or completely different ones. Turned out it was a blend - we had one that resonated.

Looking back on the year is a terrific way of capitalising on what you have learned and thinking ahead about what you'd like to reflect on this time next year. Try it and let us know what YOU come up with! These were ours:

Christopher:

1. Needs change: keep checking on product/market fit.
2. Persistent repetition gets results: leverage the aggregation of marginal gains.
3. Ask! People are usually willing to help (if you ask in the right way.)

Ayo:

1. Practice Extreme Ownership: take responsibility for everything (but not necessarily the blame).
2. Don’t worry about other people (what they think)
3. Plan in detail - if you have a plan, you can change if you need to.

If you'd like to contact us about this episode, please reach out! We'd be very happy to hear from you!

In Series 2 we'll be doing interviews - get in touch if you'd like to be on the show!

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Twitter: @bizandcoffee