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We chat with Robert Pell about his career and starting his business Minviro. The Environment and our impact on it, is a hot topic and new careers are springing up within many industries that look to measure or address our impact. Robert gives some brilliant advice to those looking to get into the relatively new career paths that are now being built in new and traditional businesses as we seek to fix our planet.  A must listen for anyone thinking of getting into the sustainability space. 

We chat with Tom-James Lee about his career to date. Tom is the founder of vagabond digital a paid media advertising agency. We chat about how Tom got into the industry, as well as how he started his own agency. Digital marketing is such a popular career choice and as such there is often a lot of competition for roles, we chat about what Founders look for in potential employees and how you can get your start in the industry. A real pleasure to chat with Tom. 

We chat with Luke Tobin about his career in marketing. Luke is the Founder and CEO of Digital Ethos a marketing agency that he has built up over seven years, from a one man band working with freelancers to the full scale global agency it is today. Luke started out in the sales and business development side of the industry learning how to sell to potential clients. In my opinion this is often an overlooked aspect of the industry when we discuss careers within it, being able to sell and clearly articulate the value add is a hugely valuable skill set, and completely different to most aspects of the industry. Luke also shares his thoughts on how to stand out in interviews and what he looks for when hiring, as well as his opinion on University. A genuine pleasure to have Luke on the show, if you are thinking about getting into the industry or starting your own agency, this is a must listen.  

We chat with David Hunt about being an Executive and business coach. I have always been hesitant to have any type of "Coach" on the podcast as there are quite a few internet gurus who give the profession a bad name, but David completely changed my opinion on coaches and gave some brilliant advice to anyone considering a career in the industry. A really enjoyable episode. 

We chat with Oliver Scherenberg about his career in the Licensing world, as well as his recent move into the world of NFT's. Licensing is a career path that does not get discussed very often at all, but it is a really interesting subject and connects so many diverse industries. Oliver tells us how he got into the industry and offers advice to anyone thinking of getting into it. If you love to solve problems this is a fantastic career to consider. We also chat about the NFT space, Oliver offers his perspective on the technology and its potential. 

We chat with Katie Narain about her career to date. Katie has had a really varied and interesting career so far, from finance to tech to fashion and now Web 3. We discuss how following your curiosity as opposed to a passion is a much better place to start for those that have never had a clear idea about what they would like to do. We also discuss topics such as university and how to get your foot in the door in the world of start ups. A genuinely very interesting conversation, long gone are the days of staying at one company for 50+ years, moving around within your industry or in Katie's example moving across different industries entirely is a brilliant way to gain new skill sets and experience, that helps to increase your value throughout your career. 

We chat with Finn Hodgins the Founder of Grouped about his career so far. Grouped is building a platform for creators that will allow them to build their own audiences outside of the traditional platforms. Finn has had a really interesting career and talks us through his journey to becoming an entrepreneur. Not only a really interesting conversation on the creator economy but also on how to get your foot in the door at a start up as well as how facing adversity in the from of multiple injuries derailed Finn's sporting career but led him to the path he is on today.  

Joe Stallion chats to us about starting his business Solvi Digital which focuses on helping businesses that have been traditionally seen as "Boring." This is a really interesting discussion, most marketing careers focus on the businesses and industries that are seen as exciting and "sexy" but there are huge opportunities in so many other industries that most people never think about going into. If you are considering going into marketing this is a must listen, the opportunity that Joe and his team have grabbed with both hands needs more skilled marketers. We also chat about something that most do not consider when entering the world of marketing, you need to be able to sell your services. its os overlooked these days, marketing is all well and good but how do you showcase your results? Joe helps to breakdown how his business has managed to do this. 

We chat with Hugo Campbell about his career to date from Journalism to Co founding a teach company focused on disrupting the events business. Feat it has been described as the "Airbnb of events" It makes booking suppliers such as caterers, photographers, event spaces etc incredibly simple. We also discuss University and the potential benefits of the life experience it can offer students, the choice of whether to go to university or not is something we often discuss on the podcast and Hugo makes a great case for it. We also chat about building feast it from the ups to the downs including surviving covid! A real pleasure to chat with Hugo. 

We chat with Anthony Smith about life as a trailer and video editor. Anthony currently works for Steven Bartlett and is the trailer Editor for The Diary Of A CEO Podcast. It was a pleasure to hear all about Anthony's career to date from getting started to landing a job for one of the UK's top entrepreneurs. Anyone thinking about getting into the world of editing this is a must listen Anthony offers some brilliant advice about how to learn to become a better editor. With Podcasting being a growing form of media we will start to see more and more jobs like Anthony's in and around the industry. 

We chat with Adam Feiler about his career to date and what a varied career it has been. Currently Adam is the head of partnerships at minima Global - a truly decentralised blockchain Adam has also worked in Biotech companies working on all sorts of incredible projects, and to top it all off he's also a professor in applied nanotechnology! It was a genuine pleasure chatting to Adam if you are a bit of a science nut like me than this is well worth a listen. A really interesting career than brings skills from the worlds of science and business development together.   

We chat with Simon Lucey about running his business Hype Collective which specialises in Student marketing. We discuss all the usual topics, from University to the skill sets you need to thrive in marketing and how to get your start in the industry. Simon offers some great advice including something we keep hearing on the podcast at the moment, Copy writing can really set you apart. A really enjoyable conversation and well worth a listen if marketing is something you would like to get into. 

We chat with Dec Penfold about life in the food Industry. Dec has had quite the career to date, including time as a Development and Head Chef, Sales & Account Manager, Virtual Brand Manager (Virtual Restaurants), and a business owner (Decs kitchen) If you are thinking of getting into the industry in any capacity this is such a valuable listen, I had no idea that the industry had so many new opportunity's for those that love food! Dec's job is hugely enviable if your a food lover and he breaks down how he got started on your own food based career. One of my favourite recent chats.  

We chat with Helen Murphy co founder at Opply about her career and working in the supply chain industry. Its not an industry or skill set we have covered on the podcast and i don't think many people think of it as a career option, but the industry has vast impacts on the world's economy. It offers huge opportunities especially when you hear about companies such as Opply that are looking to revolutionise how SME's interact with supply chains. We also discuss Helen's personal career journey, from getting started to where she is today, CEO and co Founder of an incredibly exciting start up. 

We chat with Matt Chick about software development. If you are thinking of getting into software development Matt is a font of knowledge and gives loads of great advice about how to get started, how to learn and what you can expect once you are in the industry. We also answer questions about what you should specialise in, software development is such a huge industry with so many potential career paths, becoming an expert in a certain aspect of the industry will pay dividends later down the line. Matt's company Chick digital specialises in building software for all sorts of businesses in all sorts of industries. 

Something a little different for you today, we have Dr Adam Symington back on the podcast, over the last year or so Adam has been interviewing applicants for data science roles. If you are thinking about getting in to the industry and want to know how to nail the interview this is a must listen, there is honestly so much value in this conversation. 

We chat with Neil Potts about life as the Co Founder and COO at the Vurger Co. The team at the Vurger Co are revolutionising fast food through the power of plants, they are supplying some of the biggest supermarkets and stores in the UK with their range of products, as well as serving their food in their own restaurant's in city across the UK. Neil's story is fascinating from the idea behind the products to the huge growth the brand has experienced over the last few years. Plant based food is a huge talking point at the moment and building a business in such a competitive space is no mean feat!  We also chat hospitality and how the industry is facing a talent shortage in the UK where it is often no considered a viable long term career option.

We chat with Oliver Duffy-Lee about his life an an entrepreneur specialising in the world of marketing and specifically Marketing Agency Growth. Oliver is also involved in helping to grow other businesses across a range of subjects. If you are thinking about getting into marketing but you would like to focus on the business development side of the industry this is the episode for you, Oliver breaks down the skill sets you need to build, as well as the vast opportunities available to those that can master the art of selling within the industry. We also chat leadership and how powerful removing your ego can be for your business. 

We chat with Sina Sadrzadeh about his career so far, from entrepreneur to podcast host to head of growth at a web 3 start up. Sina has had quite the career to date, a really varied and interesting journey. I think this is a brilliant episode which helps to debunk the whole "To succeed you must do one thing for the next 50 years and slowly climb the ladder" speech we were subjected to at school. its not the case anymore, transferable skills are the holy grail of careers going forward and Sina is a shining example of this. We also talk about the value of podcasting, and guess what its not all about how big your audience is! Sina also makes the best argument for going to university that i have heard since starting this podcast. 

We chat with Harry MacKenzie about his career so far and his most recent venture Brave new DAO. We will be hearing a lot about DAO's over the coming years so this is a fantastic opportunity to get ahead of the curve. Harry is passionate about finding ways to combat climate change and his company Brave new DAO is at the forefront of his mission. Harry is an entrepreneur by nature having set up multiple companies throughout his career, we hear about the ups and downs of his journey so far. 

We chat with Mark Davies about life in business development in the sports world. I found this chat really interesting, its not a side of sport that you hear about very often but its crucial to the success of our favourite sports teams. Mark tells us about how he got into the industry and offers advice to anyone thinking of getting into this side of sport. 

We chat with Rob Shotton a co founder of Looseheadz. The mission is simple; to place a mental health lead into every rugby club around the world, and equip them with a toolkit of resources to help #TackleTheStigma. Looseheadz fund this through the sale of their own clothing range, with 100% of the profits being used to help #TackleTheStigma. As Tom and i both played rugby this is close to our hearts and a fantastic Mission we wanted to help spread the word. Rob Talks us through his career and how he got into the sports world, working for football clubs, rugby clubs and then decided to start Looseheadz. We also chat about working in the charity and mental health space, and how to go about getting into the industry. 

We chat with Kevin Graham about his career in Social Media. Kevin currently works at manscaped, a brand I'm sure most of us have seen on social media. We talk about how Kevin got started in the industry, his thoughts on university, the positives and negatives of the industry as well as how to get your start in the industry. A pleasure to chat with Kevin. 

We chat with Mark Narusson about life as a Digital Consultant. Mark covers subjects such as Website design & Development, Branding, Logos and Social media, outreach strategy and SEO. This is a great listen if your thinking about becoming a freelancer in the digital space, Mark tells us all about the positives and negatives of working in the industry, its an incredibly competitive space which is ever changing but it can also afford you great opportunities. 

We chat with Brady Wright about life as a freelance Graphic Designer & Content Producer. The age of social media has created so many new career choices and being a freelance content producer is now one of those choices, invaluable to both companies and personal brands content is what separates you from the competition and gets your name in front of the right audience. There are so many aspects to creating high quality content and Brady takes us through the industry, from how he got into it, to what you need to do to succeed as a freelancer. A pleasure to chat with Brady. 

We chat with Andrew Holland about his career, from starting out in the police to moving into the world of SEO marketing Andrew talks us through how he made the move across to a very different industry. This is a brilliant example of how to change careers, Andrew put lots of work into learning all about marketing in his spare time building up the knowledge he would need to take the leap, Importantly Andrew didn't just read about it he actively applied his new skills for friends or small businesses for free until he was confident enough in his abilities to start charging. That then led onto a very successful career in the world of Organic SEO Marketing.Make sure to check out Andrew's book the Value of SEO avalible on Amazon. 

We chat with Gary Piazzon about his journey to entrepreneurship and starting his Travel tech business Porter, the digital travel companion. Garys journey is a really interesting one, from being promoted multiple times at a huge corporate company to making the decision to start a business himself, we talk about the positives and negatives of both. A really insightful and honest conversation about what it takes to run a business and the many different ways you can get there. 

We chat with Guy Littlejohn Principal consultant at Facets. A growth consultancy to help founders solve commercial problems, build awareness, revenue and teams. We chat all about Guy's career so far, how he got into consulting, what it takes to be successful in the industry and how you can get into the industry. Guy has a brilliant outlook on life and business, it was a pleasure to discuss both on the podcast. In my opinion consulting is a fantastic place to start your career you will learn so much about how to and how not to run a business. 

We chat with Andrew Curtin about working in the Media industry and his mission to make the construction industry less archaic. A really fascinating chat about not only how to get into the world of media and online publishing but also a great example of how the media can help to move old industries forward. Construction is a huge industry and it is slowly being pulled into the 21st century. Andrew is one of those on a mission to help the industry do just that. There are still big opportunities in the online media space, Andrew and his company are a great example of that. 

We chat with Jamie Reilly about life as a Digital Marketing Assistant. Digital marketing is such a popular industry to get into, since the advent of the internet in the late 90's right through to the age of social media Digital Marketing has grown rapidly. It offers a huge variety of roles and disciplines within areas such as Videography, Content production, Strategy, Design, the list goes on and on. Jamie tells us all about his experience working in the industry so far, as well as offering advice for anyone thinking of getting into it. We also chat about why Jamie chose to go down the apprenticeship route and the benefits to choosing that path over university. 

We chat with Samantha Sommerville about working in the early careers space. Apprenticeships, Internships and Graduate schemes are all fanatic ways to get your start in the world of work. On the podcast we advocate for these types of schemes especially apprenticeships which are some times downplayed, but in my opinion they are fantastic and offer people a way into all types of careers without going to university which is not for everyone. Samantha offers her thoughts and opinions on how to get into these types of placement and what you can do to stand out. We also discuss what its like to work in the early careers space and how you can get into similar roles. 

We chat with Martin Adams about being an entrepreneur and advisor. Martin is currently working on a machine learning business called Codec which helps brands to discover and tap in to the pockets of culture that drive growth. This is a must listen for anyone thinking of going down the entrepreneurial route, Martin discusses his thoughts on University and how he approached it, as well as his first few years out in the world of work. From Lawyer to Entrepreneur, From London to New York and back, its quite the journey. Martin also shares his thoughts on what he looks for when hiring. 

We chat with Dina Calakovic about being a copywriter as well as helping people to grow on LinkedIn through better copywriting. Copywriting is such a hugely valuable skill in the digital age. The better your copywriting the bigger the audience you can build, its also a massively sort after skill at all types of businesses. Dina gives us a great understanding of the industry, how to get into it as well as how to progress. We also discuss linkedin and how to use copywriting to build your own audience on the platform. A real pleasure to chat with Dina. 

We chat with liam Quirk about working in SEO. Liam tells us all about how he got started, the many different routes into the industry as well as the kind fo skills you need to succeed in the world of SEO. Its definitely a career for those that always want to be learning, as algorithms change you need to be able to keep up in order that your clients content performs well on search engines etc. We also talk about apprenticeship Vs uni route, as well as the industries positives and negatives. 

We chat with Carina Farrell about life as a Linguist and Linkedin Coach. Languages is not something i ever considered when leaving school, to be honest apart from being a languages teacher i dint think you could do much with the skill set. Carina explained the huge opportunities having the ability to speak another language can provide, in all sorts of different industries. We talk about the positives and negatives of the industry as well as how to get into the different types of roles available to Linguists. We also discuss Carina's linkedin Coaching, which can be invaluable to anyone looking to stand out in the industry when they make their first few moves. A real pleasure to chat with Carina.  

We chat with Paul Minns about his life in recruitment. A brilliant episode to listen to if you are thinking about getting into recruitment, Paul takes us through his career. Paul started working in recruitment as he saw it as a good way to put a dent in the debt he had accrued at university, but he soon started to see the industry and his role as much more than that. We talk about how the industry has changed and how the industry may look over the coming years. Paul also tells us about the boom in Tech based roles over his career as well as what you can do to stand out when applying for tech roles. A real pleasure to chat with Paul, a must listen for those looking to get into recruitment. 

We chat with Omri about his career. If you are thinking of making a career change or thinking of getting into Law in general this is a great listen. Omri's career has had lots of twists and turns and it has led him to where he is now, working in some of the most interesting industries in the world. WEB 3 has the potential to disrupt a huge number of industries and change how we interact with the world around us. Omri also made me realise that the stereotypical lawyer is changing, its opening up to change and that is exciting. From my perspective it always looked a little boring, but OMRI made it sound exciting and challenging. A pleasure to chat with Omri.  

We chat with Jordan about managing some of the biggest content creators in the world. Jordans career is incredible, if you are thinking about getting into the world of social media and content creation this is a must listen. From a very early age Jordan loved to create brands and building businesses including a clothing brand and a magazine. We also discuss university vs going straight into work and the perks of the latter for those wanting to get into this industry. Jordan has worked for some of the most recognised online publications such as VICE, LAD Bible etc which gave him an incredible insight into how to create great content at scale. He now manages the Sidemen who have taken social media and content creation by storm, building some of the biggest personal brands in the space, Jordan and the team at Arcade media are working to create Brands & Businesses for the sidemen by leveraging their massive influence, one of their latest projects is SIDES a fried chicken chain, which is growing rapidly. Honestly one of my favourite recordings so far, Jordan provides so much value for those that want to get into the industry.   

We chat with Jordan James Magill about life as a Product Photographer. We chat about getting into the industry, the positives, negatives as well as the realities of freelancing. Jordan also tells us how he went about learning Photogrpahy, from getting out there with his camera to getting work at studios to learn from the photographers on shoots. Its definitely a competitive industry and one that can be extremely difficult to navigate when you first start out but as you learn the intricacies of what to charge and how to win clients it can be really rewarding. Jordan also gives us an insight into all the different aspects of a photography business and gets what you won't be taking photos most fo the time, you need to work on marketing, admin, finances and client negotiations. If you are thinking about getting into any aspect of photography this is a great listen. 

We chat with Izzy prior the founder of Spark Social media about working in Social. We chat about how Izzy went about learning Social media Marketing, having not attended UNI she used the huge amount of free resources available to anyone that wants to learn about the industry, from webinars to books, to Youtube videos. Izzy is a brilliant example of how to go about learning an industry without going to UNI. We also talk about the incredible platform that is LinkedIn, Izzy has built a fantastic community on the platform that also helps her to grow her own marketing agency Spark. Izzy also breaks down the Skills and personality traits that help someone to succeed in the industry as well as the usual questions you have come to expect from us. A pleasure to chat with Izzy. 

We chat with Luke Ellis about working in the E-commerce industry. Luke runs two businesses focused around adverting in the E-commerce space, Luke has a huge depth of knowledge when it comes to how to run ads to drive business to ecommerce channels. Its a really exciting and fascinating industry, but it requires real expertise, the platforms on which Ecom ads are run are constant evolving, tiny changes can make a huge difference to campaigns. Luke also gives his perspective on the industry as a whole, both its positives and its negatives. If you are thinking about getting into the space this is definitely worth the listen. 

We chat with Gareth Bown about life as an Accountant. Gareth's tag line is the "Least Boring Accountant You've Ever Met" he is on a mission to change the industries dated image. We learn all about how to become an accountant, the positives, potential negatives as well as why Gareth wants to help to change the industries image. A real pleasure to have Gareth on the show. 

We chat with James Dobson about his career as a Cloud and DevOps Recruiter. James tells us all about what he looks for in candidates when trying to find his clients someone suitable fro roles in Cloud Computing and DevOps. This is perfect for anyone thinking of getting into the industry who wants to know what recruiters are looking for. Key Skills, Cv Tips, how to stand out etc. We also chat with james about his own career in recruitment, from the positives & Negatives to the huge opportunities the industry can provide. A real pleasure to chat with James. 

We chat with Cat Philp about her career so far. Cat runs her own B2B Marketing agency called ES Marketing (But there is a rebrand imminent!) Cat takes us through her career journey revolving around sales and marketing, from her apprenticeship to starting her own business as well as deciding to study for a degree with the open university alongside it all! a really great listen for anyone thinking of getting into marketing. 

We chat with Lewis Kemp about his all things marketing. Lewis is the CEO of Lightbulb media, A social media, PPC & Content Marketing Agency. We talk about how to get started in the industry, UNI VS going straight into work, The incredible opportunities building a personal brand own social media can create, as well as what kind of skills are important for those working in marketing. The industry has a huge range of roles available and Lewis talks us through a few of them, there really is a role for most people in the industry, if you love data and analytics you will find a role, is you love being creative you will find a role, if you love strategy you will find a role... you get the idea. A pleasure to have Lewis on the show. 

We chat with James Fahy about his startup JUSTTIP - JustTip is a team tipping platform. "Our platform helps create an environment where tips are paid easily, quickly and fairly." We talk about being an Entrepreneur, what its like to hire, what James looks for when he is hiring and what its like to build a tech startup from scratch. If you are thinking about getting into the world of startups James offers some brilliant advice regarding UNI, CV's and using LinkedIn! (Not that we go on about that much!) A great chat with the founder of an incredibly exciting business.  If you want to know how to get jobs at these sorts of places give it a listen! 

We chat with Oliver Yonchev about his career so far. Oliver's story is fascinating, from footballer to Indie rockstar to Marketing superstar. I won't ruin the story in the description but after deciding to go back to university to study music Oliver found the subject that would spark something within him and lead to the amazing journey he has had so far. Marketing. After working at a media company for around five years Oliver saw a TED Talk by a now, well known entrepreneur called Steven Bartlett Founder of Social Chain. Oliver decided to reach out to Steven and let him know how inspiring he found it. Steven replied and Oliver ended up working at Social chain and rising up the ranks at the company. Fast Forward to today and Oliver has co founded Flight Story with Steven. Oliver gives so much great advice for anyone thinking of getting into the world of marketing, as well as showing what reaching out to someone can lead to. (And a few tips on how to actually do it) We also talk UNI VS Work. A real pleasure to hear all about Oliver's story. 

We chat with David Newns about his life as an Entrepreneur & investor. David started out in IT but soon moved into a business that focused on engineering after meeting the businesses founder at flying school. It was at this business that David got his first taste of what it was like to run a business. This then led on to David co founding one of the first vape businesses in the UK which he then went on to sell, Only to start another vape business and sell that as well. David then got into investing into other businesses and continues to do this today. Its a great chat and offers a brilliant perspective on being an entrepreneur as well as what David would look for in his employees. 

We chat with Michael Flores about being a Science Communicator / Public Affairs at NASA. Michael is probably the best case study for what to do to get your dream career we have ever had on the podcast. His story is incredible and if you are a regular listener you will know we always bang on about using social media to showcase your work / network. Michael takes this to another level. I don't want to ruin his story in the description but it involves going back to college, finding jobs that allow him to build specific skill sets and networking with as many people in the industry / company he dreamed of working at. 

We chat with Emily Henaghen about life as an Estate agent. From how to get started to the positives and negatives of the career to the Skill sets and personality traits that will be suit a career in Estate Agency. Emily also talks about what its like to run her own Estate Agency business and just how important social media is to the industry. 

We chat with 304 Clothing's David Michael Powell about being a Brand Director and the E-commerce industry. This is a great chat fro anyone aspiring to work in e-commerce, David tells us what he looks for in hires and what skill sets you need to thrive in the industry. E-commerce has exploded in the last 5 years and its only set to grow. David also tells us all about starting 304 clothing, from the ups and downs to just wanting to have fun with his mates and enjoy what he does. A real pleasure to chat with David.