Podcasts about Cambridge Satchel Company

As we continue the journey of what it takes to build a luxury handbag brand from scratch the harsh realities of the industry, we pick up where we left off with Julie Deane, and her difficult choice to sell her company. This is precisely the thrilling journey Julie Deane, founder of the Cambridge Statue Company, unravels with us. We take a deep dive into the complex world of the handbag business, learning about the trials of selling, the betrayal of manufacturers, and the courage it took for Julie to take control and become her own manufacturer. This story of resilience and innovation shines a spotlight on the unexpected opportunity that a Google Chrome advert presented, reflecting the success of the company's adept use of technology. Does the thought of navigating various challenges such as Brexit, the pandemic, and the quest for the right investors sound daunting? Julie shares how she faced these hurdles head-on while establishing a luxury handbag brand. She also opens up about her ultimate decision to sell her company to a French group that values British manufacturing, ensuring job security for her employees. In our closing chapter, we engage in a heartfelt talk about the highs and lows of being a handbag designer. Julie shares some invaluable advice for anyone considering this career path and emphasizes the unique and exciting experiences it brings. These captivating insights are a must-listen for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes reality of the handbag industry. Don't miss out, and remember to leave us a rating and review!Follow Julie:https://www.instagram.com/julie_deane/Shop Handbag Designer 101 Merch: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/category/all-products Register for the Handbag Designer 101 Masterclass: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/challenge-page/Masterclass Book a handbag session with Emily: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/ Hire Emily to be a guest speaker at your event: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/speaking Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HandbagDesigner101-IHDA Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handbagdesigner/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handbagdesigner Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/handbagdesigner

“Have you ever wondered what it takes to create and scale a handbag brand? Quickly? Well, prepare to find out in this fascinating chat with our guest Julie Deane, the brains behind the Cambridge Satchel Company. Julie shares her journey from a humble start, fueled by her mother's support, to making a mark in the world of handbags, focusing on the satchel's practical appeal. Join us to explore her intriguing life, living between Cambridge and the West Coast of Wales, where her garden's quince tree has become a community hub.The conversation takes a twist as Julie offers insights into the business side of her handbag journey. She opens up about identifying a gap in the market for school satchels and how her mother's early endorsement of her work-from-home lifestyle paved the way. Listen in as she recounts fascinating tales of convincing a sceptical manufacturer to produce her satchels, and the subsequent rush to find additional manufacturers to meet the demand for her bags.In the final part of our chat with Julie, we delve into the complexities of scaling a handbag brand. She shares stories of her challenges, ranging from photographing bags for her website to dealing with knockoffs of her designs. Tune in to hear about her ingenious solution for showing the size of her bags using a banana for comparison, and the defining moment when the New York Times labelled her bags a 'street style bag'. Julie's story is a testament to the power of determination and entrepreneurship, providing a wealth of inspiration for aspiring designers and entrepreneurs.” This is only Part 1. Stay tuned for the second half of Julie's journey of what happens next.Connect with Julie Dean:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cambridgesatchel/ Shop Handbag Designer 101 Merch: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/category/all-products Register for the Handbag Designer 101 Masterclass: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/challenge-page/Masterclass Book a handbag session with Emily: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/ Hire Emily to be a guest speaker at your event: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/speaking Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HandbagDesigner101-IHDA Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handbagdesigner/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handbagdesigner Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/handbagdesigner

Julie Deane talks to Bex and Steve Hare, the CEO of Sage, about the wildly inspiring start-up story of The Cambridge Satchel Company and how she overcame some mind-boggling setbacks and drove its success. (The SMB Barometer we refer to is here). 

Julie Deane talks to Bex and Steve Hare, the CEO of Sage, about the wildly inspiring start-up story of The Cambridge Satchel Company and how she overcame some mind-boggling setbacks and drove its success. (The SMB Barometer we refer to is here).

Julie Deane CBE is the founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company, which manufactures all its bags in the UK. In this episode, recorded as an Instagram Live on Made in UK Day, I chat to Julie about why the Cambridge Satchels are made in the UK, and how important it is to retain craftsmanship here in Britain. Discover: 03:17 Why Julie feels there should be a kitemark to recognise products made in the UK 06:04 How Julie thinks we can encourage more people to find out where products are made 08:29 Why sustainability is so important to the Cambridge Satchel brand 11:43 The reason why Julie decided to set up Cambridge Satchel's own factory 15:28 Julie's advice for small businesses looking to get their name out there Watch the live version from Made in UK Day Further ListeningEpisode 142 - Julie Deane OBE - Building a Great British Brand More Cambridge Satchel Cambridge Satchel Company Instagram Cambridge Satchel Company Website   More Make it British Make it British website British Brand Accelerator -  Find out how you can work with Kate to build your British-made brand Join Make it British -  become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturers Make it British on Instagram

Julie and her mother started up The Cambridge Satchel Company from their kitchen table with just £600. She was driven by one goal – making enough money to be able to send her daughter to a better school. She achieved this goal, and a lot more – five years later, the company was worth £50 million. She credits her lesson of ‘taking one step at a time' to her success.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I've interviewed some fantastic guests over the past 3 series of the Make it British podcast.  To celebrate the milestone which is 200 episodes, I'm bringing you a summary from 21 of the Make it British members that I have interviewed over the last few years. All of them have built great UK-made businesses and have some great advice to impart! Discover the Top 21 tips for building a great UK-made business: Finding the 'why' behind your brand - Julie Deane CBE, The Cambridge Satchel Company 3:20 Why your brand should have a good story to tell - Jack Millington, Billy Tannery 04:37 Why you need to be prepared for hard work - Cath Whitworth, Celtic & Co 05:56 The reason that brands are choosing to make in the UK - Paul Smithers, Halcyon Blue 06:39 Being realistic about what can be made in the UK - Rebecca J Mills Designs 07:17 How making here helps to support local communities - Rich and Linda, Usual Objections 07:56 How much time it actually takes to launch a brand - Sian Reekie, Hettie 09:12 Why designers also need to have an understanding of the manufacturing process - Katie Walker Furniture 10:13 Why doing your research is key before visiting a manufacturer - Matt Booth, Both Barrels 10:54 How building partnerships with your manufacturers can be great for your brand - Rachel Atwood, Britannical 12:07 How making your own products means you can be flexible - Steph McGrath, Something Wicked 13:33 How you can help your customers to buy less and buy better - Joel Chudleigh, Made to Last 14:55 Why you should pride yourself on your quality - Richard Ince, James Ince Umbrellas 1805 15:57 How to attract young people into the industry - Emma Willis 16:40 Why marketing is just as important as designing - Genevieve Sweeney 17:04 Designing with your customer in mind - Samantha Brooke, Waring Brooke 17:37 Why you shouldn't discount - Mark Higgs, Crown Northampton 18:10 How not investing in too much stock can be good for business - Emma Matthews, Socko 18:47 Why being 'Made in Britain' isn't enough - Gillian Tusting, Tusting The benefits of making in the UK for small businesses - Pippa Dziubinski, The Little Art Collection 20:40 Keeping it clear and simple - Brant Richards, HebTroCo 21:47 More Make it British Make it British Podcast Archive Manufacturing Made Easy -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

In this episode we are joined by Danny Kerry, Head Coach for Team GB Men's Hockey Team, and Julie Deane, CEO of Cambridge Satchel Company. We talk to them about the importance of self awareness in leadership which recognises when you don't always get it right and being able to use setbacks and feedback to redefine your identity and create momentum. The honesty of these two guests and the experiences they share highlight how courage to face into the truth can unlock your real potential.

Julie Deane was Holly's first ever guest and a truly inspirational way to kick off the collection. Charting the rollercoaster ride that was the meteoric rise of the Cambridge Satchel Company, over the course of their conversation, Holly & Julie talked about the importance of a supportive family and what motivated Julie to start her business. They also delve into the difficulties of scaling a business and how companies change as they grow. An incredible woman with such drive, a no-nonsense approach, and a brilliant sense of humour, her story will not only resonate with female founders, but as she shares the early stages of founding the company on just £600 this is a story that will ignite the imagination of anyone dreaming of building a life they love and following their passion.

Julie Deane CBE, set up the Cambridge Satchel Company in 2008 with £600 and went on to make it a global, multi-million-pound business. But behind the success story, there was a lot of hard work, including having to set up her own factory in Leicestershire almost overnight. In this interview, she tells the story behind the brand and talks about how the business has evolved over the last 12 years.   Discover: Why Julie ended up setting up her own factory and why she'd recommend that any other brand should do the same 03:21 What advice she would give to someone setting up a British-made brand 14:18 Why she decided to manufacture the bags in the UK 16:30 How Julie holds a world record for listening to business pitches 21:29 How investment changed the business 25:28 The lessons Julie learnt on the way as the business began to grow 31:57 The inspirations behind the other products in the Cambridge Satchel range 38:26 What the future holds for Cambridge Satchel and why they are proud to wave the flag for UK manufacturing 46:59 More Cambridge Satchel Company   About the Cambridge Satchel Company   More Make it British Manufacturing Made Easy™ -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

Entrepreneurs start businesses for many reasons. For Julie Deane CBE, it was to pay for her children to go to private school because her daughter was being bullied. She invested £600 to get her idea off the ground and just five years later, the Cambridge Satchel Company was valued at £40m. Julie joins journalist Dan Martin to share her super inspiring story. This one is a must listen!To find out more about Enterprise Nation and to listen to previous podcasts, go to www.enterprisenation.com/podcast

Julie Deane is founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company, the humble UK-based leather bag brand that, in the past decade, defied the odds and became a rare phenomenon. But that story has been told. This week, Julie explains what happened after the success, sharing how and why everything went wrong, and what she did to get the company back on course.

Julie Deane on Jazz Shapers with Mishcon de Reya. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on Monday at 5am, just before the Business Breakfast. Presented by broadcaster and Mishcon de Reya's Director of Business Development Elliot Moss, Jazz Shapers shares music from the risk takers, leaders and influencers of jazz, soul and blues, alongside interviews with their equivalent in the business world: entrepreneurs who have defined and shaped business categories and ways of operating, defying convention and have gone on to achieve great success. With more than 900 people, Mishcon de Reya is an independent London-based law firm that serves an international community of clients. In their words: "We appreciate the privilege of sitting alongside our clients as a trusted advisor. Building strong personal connections to our clients and their businesses is important to us. It is for these reasons we say ‘It's business. But it's personal.'

Julie Deane OBE, set up the Cambridge Satchel Company in 2008 with £600 and went on to make it a global, multi-million pound business. But behind the success story, there was a lot of hard work, including having to set up her own factory in Leicestershire almost overnight. In this interview, she tells the story behind the brand, and talks about how the business has evolved over the last 12 years.   Discover: Why she ended up setting up her own factory and why she'd recommend that any other brand should do the same What advice she would give to someone setting up a British-made brand Why she decided to manufacture the bags in the UK How Julie holds a world record for listening to business pitches Why a new business should never call themselves a brand How investment changed the business   Shownotes www.makeitbritish.co.uk/142   More Cambridge Satchel Company Cambridge Satchel website Looking for UK-made gift inspiration? Browse through 100's of UK-made gifts in The Make it British Gift Guide makeitbritish.co.uk/giftguide   Become a member of Make it British   More Make it British Make it British website Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Find a UK Manufacturer -  ways we can help you find your perfect manufacturing partner Make it British Instagram  

A conversation that I'd be looking forward to for a long time! Having read a lot about Julie and her journey with the CSC, and having listened to her talk on the first episode of Holly Tucker's brilliant Conversations of Inspiration, I knew that Julie would be a fabulous guest - and she was! Recorded over Zoom during lockdown, Julie was endearing, open, honest and very funny - I warmed to her immediately. Starting the business with her Mum back in 2008, it's been one hell of a ride for Julie, making millions of beautiful bags doesn't come without its challenges. But Julie owns, and talks about, her mistakes, something that we should all do more of. Some brilliant advice for business owners, and just a great conversation, I could have talked to Julie all day. I hope you love listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it!https://www.cambridgesatchel.com/ @camsatchelco

This week, the brilliantly talented designer Donna Wilson, and Molly Price, founder of Molly Meg join Holly.   In this episode, both Donna and Molly share how they have been able to craft brands that stand out from the crowd with their own distinctive style and taste - but have remained small and agile. These two founders are the proof in the pudding, that small is powerful and ‘small’ can still mean going international.  We also revisit Julie Deane, the founder of the Cambridge Satchel Company to hear how she took the Chinese market by storm.   SME: SOS is a topical podcast to support small businesses through this turbulent time. Offering advice from experts and founders, this episode is designed to empower and support you through practical tips, advice and real life experiences.   This SME: SOS podcast episode is brought to you with thanks to Dell Technologies. Follow Holly and #SMESOS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollytucker/?hl=en

Julie Deane wanted to send her children to a better school. To fund their education, she launched a business from her kitchen table with 600 pounds and help from Mum. Today, The Cambridge Satchel Company is a multi-million pound business and its bags are spotted on arms of A-list celebrities. Julie spoke to Bloomberg’s Ed Stapley about her entrepreneurial journey, the difference between style and fashion, and why curly wurly chocolate bars are important to her company’s culture.

Julie Deane wanted to send her children to a better school. To fund their education, she launched a business from her kitchen table with 600 pounds and help from Mum. Today, The Cambridge Satchel Company is a multi-million pound business and its bags are spotted on arms of A-list celebrities. Julie spoke to Bloomberg’s Ed Stapley about her entrepreneurial journey, the difference between style and fashion, and why curly wurly chocolate bars are important to her company’s culture.

Julie Deane wanted to send her children to a better school. To fund their education, she launched a business from her kitchen table with 600 pounds and help from Mum. Today, The Cambridge Satchel Company is a multi-million pound business and its bags are spotted on arms of A-list celebrities. Julie spoke to Bloomberg’s Ed Stapley about her entrepreneurial journey, the difference between style and fashion, and why curly wurly chocolate bars are important to her company’s culture.

Julie Deane wanted to send her children to a better school. To fund their education, she launched a business from her kitchen table with 600 pounds and help from Mum. Today, The Cambridge Satchel Company is a multi-million pound business and its bags are spotted on arms of A-list celebrities. Julie spoke to Bloomberg’s Ed Stapley about her entrepreneurial journey, the difference between style and fashion, and why curly wurly chocolate bars are important to her company’s culture.

The Recruiter Ricky Podcast is here to help you get hired.It was a pleasure to interview Julie Deane, the Founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company for the second episode of the Recruiter Ricky podcast.She offers some fantastic advice on finding the right motivation, how to stay dedicated and choosing a job that's right for you. 

‘I let the confidence in myself be shaken' Julie Deane started The Cambridge Satchel Company at her kitchen table with £600. Ten years on the company sells 10,000 bags a month. But getting to this point hasn't been easy. She talks to Kamal and Rohan about having to fire her manufacturer whilst orders piled up and how pressure from venture capitalists nearly brought her company under.

For the first episode of Conversations of Inspiration, Holly travelled to Cambridge to have tea with Julie Deane OBE, to hear about the rollercoaster ride that was the meteoric rise of the Cambridge Satchel Company.  Over the course of their conversation, Holly & Julie talked about the importance of a supportive family and what motivated Julie to start her business. Having incredibly learned to code in days, Julie had (and still has) a fierce ‘do it yourself’ attitude. They also delved into the difficulties of scaling a business and how companies change as they grow. With Julie referring to herself as ‘the female Walter Mitty’ - this interview is warm, witty and truly inspiring! Follow Holly's daily blog on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hollytucker)

Julie Deane set up the Cambridge Satchel Company as a way of financing her children's education, but its rapid success attracted outside investors and the venture took a direction that made her feel uncomfortable. She tells Jonathan Moules how she regained her confidence and took back control. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last week’s Episode with Julie Deane, Founder, and CEO of Cambridge Satchel, was spilling over with entrepreneurial gold and wisdom from a woman who owns every aspect of what it takes to build a multi-million dollar empire. This week's Episode (Part 2 of 2), Julie opens up even deeper and reveals how she managed being in “survival mode” trying to keep a company afloat, dissolving a marriage and staying present for two teenage children. “You don’t want to be a business person in all aspects of your life, because actually that becomes deeply unattractive.” - Julie Deane. Learn more about this episode of She's Got Moxie with Joy Chudacoff at www.JoyChudacoff.com/39

Grab your earbuds and get ready for one of the most transparent, refreshingly honest (and humorous) interviews you’ll ever listen to. Julie Deane, Founder & CEO of Cambridge Satchel, is funny, witty, clever and clearly quite brilliant. When you are the founder, even if you don’t know how things can be done, you still know more about your business than anyone else on the planet.” - Julie Deane. Learn more about this episode of She's Got Moxie with Joy Chudacoff at www.JoyChudacoff.com/38    

The IPO podcast is back after a short break, and we're on the road talking to business owners about how protecting IP rights has helped them grow their businesses. Our first stop was the British Library to speak to Julie Deane, founder of the Cambridge Satchel Company. Be the first to hear our latest podcasts by signing up for #IP4biz e-alerts now: bit.ly/ip4bizalerts

Our host Chloe Thomas attended Channel Advisor's Catalyst conference in Manchester last week, and has distilled the whole day down into this show of takeaways for the smaller eCommerce retailer. Packed with inspiration, thought-provoking bits, and some top tips. Including updates from Channel Advisor, Amazon, Mary Portas and Julie Deane CEO of Cambridge Satchel Company - enjoy! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This week, Julie Deane, founder and president of the Cambridge Satchel Company, returns to The Goldstein on Gelt Show. Find out how her company has mushroomed in the past twelve months, how Julie came to join British Prime Minister David Cameron on a trade delegation to China, and what the future may hold for the Cambridge Satchel Company, a business that originally began in the Deane family kitchen with just £600! And don't forget to listen to all of your favorite financial tips and tricks on this week's show.

On this episode, Nikki Bedi is joined by Elizabeth Varley, the Founder and CEO of TechHub - the global tech startup community with over 1000 members that creates spaces around the world for tech entrepreneurs to meet, work, learn and collaborate - and Richard Stephens, co-founder of Opto VR - a new kind of Virtual Reality Headset that lets anyone who owns a smartphone experience High-quality VR movies, videos and games wherever you are. They discuss the risks of being an innovator, how to position your start up against big corporations and how to recognise when you have an idea that your market want. Plus we hear tips on how to pitch from VOOM competition judges including founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company, Julie Deane, You Tube star, Dina Tokia and Head of Investment at Virgin StartUp, Andy Fishburn after a record breaking 29 hour Pitchathon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Ross and I talk to Jonny Wooldridge, formerly of Marks & Spencer and currently at The Cambridge Satchel Company. We ask Jonny his thoughts on what DevOps is like in an Enterprise vs a Startup, how to jumpstart … Continue reading →

Listen to this interview with Julie Deane, president of The Cambridge Satchel Company, and find out the secrets of her success.