Executive Juice

Unbelievably we’ve been podcasting for 2 years, have interviewed over 100 entrepreneurs, leaders and business owners and have released over 200 episodes since early 2019. Whilst I’ve thoroughly enjoyed meeting and speaking with all of my guests, it’s time for a little break!If, for any sadistic reason, you would like to continue listening to me and are also interested to understand more about what I’m doing in property you’ll be able to find me on The Business of Property, a podcast I co-host with Simon Pither and which is released every Wednesday. It's available on all good platforms and www.thebusinessofproperty.com and I’d love for you to come and join those conversations.Executive Juice WILL be back however and we’ll return fresh and ready to squeeze even more juice out of people to help you create and start your first business.If you’d like to get in touch while we’re away having some downtime feel free to connect with me on stuart@executivejuice.com Until the next time…

Roger Nairn shares how he, along with a few partners, bootstrapped a podcast agency that in the span of three years has worked with some of the biggest brands, media networks, agencies, and publishers in the world.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:●Putting together a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)●Knowing when to leave employment and dive into your business full-time●The six buckets of omnichannel marketing for podcastsJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy Bits reflections on: #1 Minimal Viable Product #2 Activity versus productivity and #3 Trust yourself.Join the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Vanessa Martins Lopes shares how she successfully started a natural curly hair company after being inspired to create a solution for a problem she experienced firsthand.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:● Using your personal experiences to find a gap in the market● Embracing the sacrifices you have to make as a startup entrepreneur● Deciding when to go full-time into your businessJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy Bits reflections on: #1 Why not you? #2 The sacrifices of building a business, and #3 Patience required.Join the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Angel Ribo shares how he discovered his passion for entrepreneurship and transitioned away from corporate America to become an advisor to CEOs.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:● Taking imperfect actions to get momentum going in your business today● pproaching marketing with an entrepreneurial mindset versus an employee mindset● Asking yourself the right questions to discover your focus as an entrepreneurJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy Bits reflections on: #1 Preparing to leave work, #2 Good awareness of financial implications of decisions, and #3 Understanding outgoingsJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

IntroductionEmily Melious shares how she was able to start her own business right out of college and how she applies personal lessons learned through that process in her consulting practice.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:●Knowing how you operate to design your life and career with intention●Having the courage to think bigger and expand your vision for life●Building your business around youJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

*Spoiler alert: you can!!!Juicy bits reflections on: #1 Laser focus on customer, #2 Thinking too smallx and #3 What IF…. we could start again?Join the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Caroline Stagg shares how happiness, empathy, habits, values, and integrity all play a role in your growth as a leader in both your family life and professional life.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:● Applying integrity as a leader● Growing financially and professionally while keeping family first● Getting out of a rut by focusing on what brings you joyJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy bits reflections on: #1 The meaning of integrity, #2 Creating self-awareness, and #3 Values first!Join the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Tracy Lamourie shares her incredible 20-year campaign to help free an innocent man from death row and how her passion for advocacy led her to become an award-winning international publicist.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:●Infusing your work with purpose●Developing your business model over time●Why entrepreneurs should consider hiring a publicistJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy Bits reflections on: #1 Believing in ourselves, #2 Effort required – what can we do, and #3 Not treating our business as a job.Join the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Chris Thomas shares his journey from consultant to founder of Yonder Agency, a full-service agency that caters specifically to small-to-medium businesses.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:●Charging for your experience, not your product●Playing the long game in business●Niching down to earn more for your timeJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy Bits reflections on: #1 $100k for 10 mins work?, #2 Knowing your ROI, and #3 Loyalty versus trust.Join the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Bing Oliver shares his journey from corporate employee to Chick-fil-A franchise owner to founder of his own business, Peake Coaching.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:● Understanding the reality of creating a business● Ensuring that your business will serve you● Humbling ourselves to spark growthJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy bits reflections on: #1 Understanding the reality of creating business, #2 your business serving you, and #3 Humbling ourselves despite what others may think Join the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Michael Edwards shares what sparked the entrepreneurial drive within him to start The Northern Affinity and cultivated his passion for community and collaboration in the world of business.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:● Building and strengthening your network● Becoming confident with your pricing model and projected revenue● Collaborating better with business partners and team membersJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy bits reflections on: #1 What’s the worst that can happen? #2 Creating a model based on what you like, and #3 Don’t just expect negative feedback, request it!Join the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Tee Major shares his journey leaving corporate life to pursue his passion for health and fitness; the steps (and missteps) he took to build up his personal brand to the point where he now owns a business that he can manage anywhere in the world right from his phone.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:●Building your personal brand online●Designing systems and processes and hiring out to leverage your time and efforts●Navigating disagreements with business partnersJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy bits reflections on: #1 What bullets are in your gun? #2 Power of systems #3 Importance of Runway.Join the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Gareth Everson shares how he went from corporate employee to franchise owner to founder of his own CRM software business.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:●A primer on white collar franchises and its advantages and limitations as a business model●Trusting yourself to fly solo as an entrepreneur●Knowing whether you need CRM software for your businessJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy bits reflections on: #1 Backing yourself, #2 Going to what you know and #3 Scalability, consistency & repeatability.Join the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

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Juicy bits reflections on: #1 How do you start? #2 Making it happen, and #3 Not putting pressure on yourself to succeedJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Becky Lodge shares her inspiration for setting up her community for entrepreneurs, Startup Disruptors, as well as her reflections on the ever-evolving business landscape, particularly in the wake of COVID-19.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:● The need for greater emotional expression in today’s workplace● Setting mental health goals for 2021● Accepting what you cannot changeJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy Bits reflections on: #1 Give yourself a break! #2 Do what you can, and #3 Go with the flowJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Don and Dr. Dina Ortiz share how they turned a passion for music and entertainment into a global brand that sees them creating memorable events and keynote speaking on the principles of success in 43 countries.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:● Capitalizing on your talent● Establishing a process and non-negotiables to navigate all manner of challenges in business● Developing a high tolerance for failureJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy Bits reflections on: #1 Non-negotiables, #2 Building a System, and #3 Breaking things down into the component parts.Join the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Samantha Wilkins shares how she went from working as a Global Public Relations Manager at one of the leading beauty brands in the world to co-founding a PR and marketing agency in Dubai.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:● Building your personal brand on LinkedIn● Defining your values as an entrepreneur● Hiring and working with a virtual workforceJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy bits reflections on: #1 Providing free work for feedback and referrals, #2 Knowing who you can and can’t serve, and #3 Building a personal brandJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Seth Bacon shares how he was able to turn a downward spiral in his career as a firefighter into a catapult that inspired him to start a business in the medical logistics and transportation industry.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:●Knowing which product or service to focus the business on●Finding partners and early employees for your startup●Brian Smith’s four-step process to bouncing forward amid adverse timesJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy Bits reflections on: #1 Chasing two rabbits, #2 Using the resources available, and #3 Enthusing over apparent defeat.Join the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Kuda Biza shares what inspired him to leave his native Zimbabwe for the U.S. where he went on to found multiple businesses with a social mission and how, through numerous tests and challenges, Kuda came to live the American Dream.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:● Inspiring others to pursue their dreams and live their purpose● Achieving success versus achieving fulfillment● Finding and retaining customers via storytellingJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy Bits reflections on: #1 Have you thought about your North Star? #2 Focusing on resourcefulness rather than resources and, #3 Focusing on Brand, Product and StoryJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Jack Ray shares his journey from police officer with the Metropolitan Police to entrepreneur with the founding of Billing Better.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:●Finding a gap in the market by becoming more aware of your own surroundings●Turning an idea into a commercially viable business●Creating a system for managing your money as a businessJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy Bits reflections on: #1 Having no money or no background is NOT a problem, #2 Put infrastructure first and, #3 Creating a business whilst workingJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Lenka Lutonska shares her experience of a major betrayal that cost her entire business, and how she recovered from that failure to build the coaching company of her dreams.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:● Recovering from losing your entire business● Winning attitudes of the most successful entrepreneurs● Starting a business even when the road ahead isn’t totally clearJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy Bits reflections on: #1 Desire, #2 Naivety, and #3 Sharing the early successes and challenges.Join the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Raj Anand shares how he was able to scale his business to seven figures in revenue and how to get your team to buy into your vision as a startup entrepreneur.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:● Why companies should put more focus on retaining existing customers over acquiring new ones● Marketing alone isn’t enough● Four core values that Raj’s team live and work byJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy Bits reflections on: #1 Power of values in creating your team, #2 creating a road map for growth, and #3 Creating value with existing customers.Join the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Sarah Negus shares how she went from investment banker to coaching entrepreneurs on how to raise their spiritual intelligence as The Modern Day Shaman.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:●How spiritual intelligence can elevate your potential in business●Reframing limiting beliefs●Building up your success consciousnessJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website#

Juicy Bits reflections on: #1 Deciding whether or not you want to be a rat, #2 Developing ways to build out your reputation, and # 3 Focusing meticulously on your service and the specific customers that want that serviceContact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Tony Loyd shares why he left the corporate world as a Fortune 500 executive for the world of social entrepreneurship with the goal to “help purpose-driven business leaders to thrive in life so that they can connect with others and contribute to the world.”Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:● How getting (and staying) in motion will eventually lead you to your career goals● The value in incorporating human-centric design into your business● Recreating yourself after experiencing traumaJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Juicy Bits reflections on: #1 Miracles finding you in motion, #2 Focusing on Vision and keeping form flexible, and #3 Post-traumatic growthContact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Amaranatho Robey shares his journey from living 15 years as a Buddhist Monk to becoming an executive coach, agile mindset coach, and sought-after speaker.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:●How suffering can serve as a doorway to enlightenment●Steps towards greater self-awareness●How equal doses of selfishness and humility can help you grow personally and professionallyJoin the Juice Tribe here: https://executivejuice.com/newsletter Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the www.executivejuice.com website

Brenden Kumarasamy shares how he was able to build a client base made up of C-level executives for his coaching business at the age of 23, all while continuing to work a full-time job. Three key juicy bits from this week's episode: - The stuff that truly matters at the end of your life - Land upon a unique business idea by asking yourself controversial questions - What to follow instead of your passion when deciding to become an entrepreneur Contact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the executivejuice.com website

Juicy Bits reflections on: #1 Contribution, #2 Showing not telling, and #3 Asking yourself the hard questionsContact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the executivejuice.com website

Long time friends Guy Horne and David Searle share how they were able to pool their resources and connect with the right people in order to start a business that has made a significant impact on the housing market.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:●The power of having the right business partner●Honing in on your target audience●Working from anywhere with little more than a laptop and mobile phoneContact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the executivejuice.com website

Juicy Bits reflections on: #1 Adapting to the market, #2 Being passionate about what you do, and #3 Doing the researchContact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the executivejuice.com website

Leila Rezaiguia shares how, by listening to her gut and working with a few select partners, she was able to leave full-time employment and start a coaching and mentoring business.Three key juicy bits from this week's episode:● Navigating uncertainty when transitioning from employee to entrepreneur● The power of having the right business partners● Staying nimble as a company while expanding globallyContact us on info@executivejuice.com or via the executivejuice.com website