Podcast appearances and mentions of rob ward

Rob Ward exited Quad Lock last year for half a billion dollars. He never took a cent of outside investment to build it, was profitable every single month from day one, and ran the business with a skeleton team for years while competitors burned cash chasing scale. His first product got ripped off. His second became the thing everybody with a phone mount on their bike, car, motorcycle, or desk knows by name. This is his third appearance on the Foundr Podcast across a decade, and the first since the exit. In this interview, Rob breaks down the three-gate model he now uses to diagnose why DTC brands break, why he deliberately pulled his own face out of Quad Lock's content years before selling, and the single biggest myth he says destroyed a generation of e-commerce companies. What you'll learn in this interview: • Why "scale will fix our unit economics" is the biggest myth in DTC - and what it actually does instead • The three-gate model: first-order profitability, cash-back time, and LTV ratio - and how to know which gate you're failing • Why he built an ecosystem instead of a hero product - and how $200 of mounts creates real lock-in • How hiring painfully slowly kept Quad Lock profitable every single month it existed • Why he deliberately stopped putting his face in the brand's content - and how that decision protected the half-billion exit • The gross margin number he'd insist on if he started again today • Why the customer with the higher AOV today isn't always the one worth acquiring • How they used retail to extend reach without breaking the DTC model • What the private equity deal actually changed - and why the money never even entered the business • The three separate emotional hits of exiting: the first sell-down, the full sale, and the last day If you're bootstrapping a DTC brand, trying to fix unit economics that don't quite work, or thinking about what makes a business actually sellable one day, this conversation will fundamentally change how you think about lock-in, margins, and building something bigger than yourself. SAVE 50% ON OMNISEND FOR 3 MONTHS Get 50% off your first 3 months of email and SMS marketing with Omnisend with the code FOUNDR50. Just head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://your.omnisend.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. WANT TO GROW YOUR BRAND WITH META ADS? Join the Foundr Operators Waitlist → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/operators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Already have a store? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH NATHAN CHAN Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH ROB WARD Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robyward/ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robwardau/ Website → https://www.quadlockcase.com FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/podcast⁠

This week on CMO Confidential, we are revisiting one of our favorite conversations with Rob Ward from January of 2026.A CMO Confidential Interview with Rob Ward, co-founder and General Partner of Meritech Capital, a top Silicon Valley venture firm. Rob shares his take on what he calls a "super terrifying and exciting time" and provides perspective on AI receiving the most capital of any technology in history, the "durability of revenue" and how quickly start-ups are now reaching $100 million in revenue. Key topics include: why VC's focus on growth vs. profitability; the risks associated with massive long-term capital investment; why marketers should pick a "trusted advisor" as their AI partner; and why your data strategy needs "context. Tune in to hear how Astronomer handled the "Coldplay Concert Incident" which immediately became a PR classic and the "VC Foie Gras Effect."What happens when a top venture capitalist pulls back the curtain on AI, valuations, hype cycles, and what's actually working?In this episode of CMO Confidential, host Mike Linton sits down with Rob Ward, Co-Founder and General Partner at Metech Capital, to unpack the realities behind the AI boom. Rob has spent more than 26 years investing in category-defining companies like Facebook (Meta), Snowflake, NetSuite, Zipcar, and Cloudera — and he brings a rare, grounded perspective to today's AI frenzy.Together, they explore: • Why AI adoption is still early — despite explosive growth • The real risks behind inflated valuations and “AI-washing” • How VC decision-making changes during platform shifts • What marketers and executives should actually look for when choosing AI partners • Why data strategy, change management, and trust matter more than tools • What layoffs, productivity, and the future of work really look like beneath the headlines • A masterclass in crisis communications, featuring Ryan Reynolds, Gwyneth Paltrow, and ColdplayIf you're a CMO, CEO, board member, founder, or agency leader trying to make sense of AI without getting swept up in the hype — this is a must-listen conversation.⸻Chapter Markers00:00 – Welcome to CMO Confidential00:19 – Introducing Rob Ward and today's AI conversation01:13 – Where we really are in AI adoption02:26 – Explosive AI growth: what's real vs hype03:35 – Why enterprise AI adoption is still a slog04:37 – Vendor spend, hyperscalers, and the trillion-dollar buildout06:12 – Is this an AI bubble? Public vs private market realities07:20 – Accelerating investment rounds and lack of diligence08:12 – AI-washing and durability of AI businesses09:46 – Proof-of-concepts, switching costs, and fragile loyalty10:55 – Big Tech vs startups: why this cycle is different11:40 – Why VCs chase platform shifts despite the risks13:05 – How AI is changing profitability and headcount math16:11 – “FOGRA” investing and capital distortion17:00 – Circular investing and data-center risk18:23 – Data centers, GPUs, and betting on the wrong future19:38 – Credit default swaps and financial warning signs21:45 – How executives should choose AI vendors22:58 – Change management and why culture matters most24:09 – Why data strategy is the real AI strategy26:36 – “Frequently wrong, never in doubt” and AI hallucinations27:01 – Practical AI use cases for marketers30:00 – Layoffs, productivity, and what's really happening to jobs33:05 – The best questions to spot real AI fluency35:00 – AI safety, geopolitics, and long-term risks36:38 – Crisis management masterclass: Astronomer, Coldplay & Ryan Reynolds39:58 – Final advice and closing thoughts⸻Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring world-class marketing leaders, board members, and C-Suite executives.#CMOConfidential, #MarketingLeadership, #BrandStrategy, #CorporateActivism, #MarketingStrategy, #CMO, #AIinMarketing, #ExecutiveLeadership, #BrandReputation, #ConsumerTrust, #DigitalMarketing, #MarketingInsights, #ThoughtLeadership, #BusinessStrategy, #CustomerCentricSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Sherlock Says! This week, Ansel and Rachael are rejoined by friend of the pod Rob Ward to discuss The Adventure of the Priory School, a short story about estranged relations between fathers and sons that seems....... a bit familiar? Arthur? Do you read these stories back to yourself at all?Check out Rob's stuff! https://www.robwardcreative.com/Contact the pod! Linktree at: https://linktr.ee/sherlocksayspod?fbclid=PAAaalIOau9IFlX3ixKFo3lsvmq6U1pYn8m3cf7N6aOqkqUGCljCO0R00KZ3E 

A CMO Confidential Interview with Rob Ward, co-founder and General Partner of Meritech Capital, a top Silicon Valley venture firm. Rob shares his take on what he calls a "super terrifying and exciting time" and provides perspective on AI receiving the most capital of any technology in history, the "durability of revenue" and how quickly start-ups are now reaching $100 million in revenue. Key topics include: why VC's focus on growth vs. profitability; the risks associated with massive long-term capital investment; why marketers should pick a "trusted advisor" as their AI partner; and why your data strategy needs "context. Tune in to hear how Astronomer handled the "Coldplay Concert Incident" which immediately became a PR classic and the "VC Foie Gras Effect."What happens when a top venture capitalist pulls back the curtain on AI, valuations, hype cycles, and what's actually working?In this episode of CMO Confidential, host Mike Linton sits down with Rob Ward, Co-Founder and General Partner at Metech Capital, to unpack the realities behind the AI boom. Rob has spent more than 26 years investing in category-defining companies like Facebook (Meta), Snowflake, NetSuite, Zipcar, and Cloudera — and he brings a rare, grounded perspective to today's AI frenzy.Together, they explore: • Why AI adoption is still early — despite explosive growth • The real risks behind inflated valuations and “AI-washing” • How VC decision-making changes during platform shifts • What marketers and executives should actually look for when choosing AI partners • Why data strategy, change management, and trust matter more than tools • What layoffs, productivity, and the future of work really look like beneath the headlines • A masterclass in crisis communications, featuring Ryan Reynolds, Gwyneth Paltrow, and ColdplayIf you're a CMO, CEO, board member, founder, or agency leader trying to make sense of AI without getting swept up in the hype — this is a must-listen conversation.New episodes of CMO Confidential drop every Tuesday.Subscribe for insider perspectives on the most misunderstood role in the C-suite.⸻Chapter Markers00:00 – Welcome to CMO Confidential00:19 – Introducing Rob Ward and today's AI conversation01:13 – Where we really are in AI adoption02:26 – Explosive AI growth: what's real vs hype03:35 – Why enterprise AI adoption is still a slog04:37 – Vendor spend, hyperscalers, and the trillion-dollar buildout06:12 – Is this an AI bubble? Public vs private market realities07:20 – Accelerating investment rounds and lack of diligence08:12 – AI-washing and durability of AI businesses09:46 – Proof-of-concepts, switching costs, and fragile loyalty10:55 – Big Tech vs startups: why this cycle is different11:40 – Why VCs chase platform shifts despite the risks13:05 – How AI is changing profitability and headcount math16:11 – “FOGRA” investing and capital distortion17:00 – Circular investing and data-center risk18:23 – Data centers, GPUs, and betting on the wrong future19:38 – Credit default swaps and financial warning signs21:45 – How executives should choose AI vendors22:58 – Change management and why culture matters most24:09 – Why data strategy is the real AI strategy26:36 – “Frequently wrong, never in doubt” and AI hallucinations27:01 – Practical AI use cases for marketers30:00 – Layoffs, productivity, and what's really happening to jobs33:05 – The best questions to spot real AI fluency35:00 – AI safety, geopolitics, and long-term risks36:38 – Crisis management masterclass: Astronomer, Coldplay & Ryan Reynolds39:58 – Final advice and closing thoughts⸻Comma-Separated TagsCMO Confidential, AI strategy, artificial intelligence, venture capital, Rob Ward, Metech Capital, AI adoption, AI hype, AI bubble, enterprise AI, generative AI, AI in marketing, CMO leadership, marketing leadership, venture investing, AI vendors, data strategy, change management, AI readiness, tech valuations, AI infrastructure, data centers, future of work, AI layoffs, crisis communications, brand crisis management, Ryan Reynolds marketing, Gwyneth Paltrow Astronomer, Coldplay controversy, Silicon Valley, marketing podcast, C-suite leadershipSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome Rob Ward — entrepreneur, innovator, and agri-tech visionary.Rob's story begins on a tenanted family farm in Shropshire where early lessons in strawberries and supermarket selling taught him resilience and strategy. From handing out pick-your-own baskets to selling tech globally, Rob's journey is a masterclass in reinvention.

Eléonore Crespo is the Co-Founder and CEO @ Pigment, one of Europe's fastest-growing companies. With Pigment, Eleonore has raised over $397M from the best in the world including ICONIQ, Greenoaks and IVP to name a few. Prior to Pigment, Eléonore was on the other side of the table as an investor with Index Ventures. In Today's Episode We Discuss:  [04:10] “I had 3 surgeries. That's when I knew I had to become a founder.” [06:50] Why Index Ventures isn't on her cap table [08:40] Eleonore's CIA-style co-founder hunt (she literally made a target list) [11:50] Co-CEOs: “We talk 3x a day. That's our superpower.” [13:30] The boutique coffee metaphor for product excellence [15:40] Yuri Milner's 4 traits of legendary founders (one is shocking) [17:30] “Hiring is everything. I hunt talent like a football scout.” [19:00] Wild Olympic Games story → led to hiring a top CFO [24:50] How she filters out title-chasers and political hires [29:30] “Too much process? I make teams list the dumbest ones.” [33:00] Her blunt answer on whether Europe can produce scale execs [35:00] Why she raised so much money… even when they didn't need it [38:50] Board power is real: “They can fire you. I've seen it.” [43:30] Rob Ward's counter-cyclical advice: double down during a downturn [44:50] “We closed a massive US deal… at 2am… while drenched in rain.” [47:10] Selling into the US as a European founder—her full playbook [50:20] The hardest part of being a CEO no one talks about [54:00] “Children remind you what happiness is.” [56:30] “I don't fast. That would make me unhappy.” On longevity culture [59:20] Why her husband knows nothing about Pigment [01:04:20] “Forget $50B. I want to build a $200B company.” Follow Eleonore Crespo LinkedIn: Eleonore Crespo Pigment: pigment.com Subscribe to 20VC for more conversations with the world's best founders and investors.  

Host Alex Dantes-Smith sits down with Rob Ward (Slayer) and Freda Yuan (Origin Coffee) to dream up their ultimate coffee shop concepts and let's just say, we'd visit both. Think:

Lawrence of Arabia? More like..... uh.... Bore-ance..... of...... um...... A-lame-bia?Never mind! On this week's Sherlock Says, your long-suffering hosts Rachael and Ansel are joined by special guest Rob Ward to watch 1983's Sherlock Holmes and the Baskerville Curse, an allegedly animated version of Hound that has so little going for it that even before cuts the raw audio for this episode was less than an hour long. It most notably stars Peter O'Toole (and by "stars" we mean "he's technically in it, at least in voice if not in spirit") as Sherlock Holmes, and has a kinda cool hound, sorta.I wish this one best of luck on the bracket because it's going to need it.Check out Rob's stuff!robwardcreative.com https://owtheatre.org/plays/season-11/tolkien/Contact the pod! Linktree at: https://linktr.ee/sherlocksayspod?fbclid=PAAaalIOau9IFlX3ixKFo3lsvmq6U1pYn8m3cf7N6aOqkqUGCljCO0R00KZ3E

Unlock the secrets of e-commerce success for small businesses in the UK with insights from industry leaders Chintan Gandhi and Rob Ward of Worldpay. Discover how small and medium-sized businesses in the UK can transform their digital strategies by embracing innovative payment solutions. As Director of Strategic Planning and Go-to-Market, Chintan shares his expertise on navigating the UK e-commerce landscape, while Rob Ward, Product Director for eCommerce, provides a roadmap for integrating Worldpay's cutting-edge solutions into any business model. Learn to tackle common merchant challenges and elevate your online presence by implementing actionable strategies and best practices that are essential in today's digital economy.Join us as we explore the future trends that will redefine the e-commerce arena for SMBs in the UK. From digital wallets to cryptocurrencies, find out why diversifying your payment options is more crucial than ever. Hear from Chintan and Rob about the transformative role of AI and blockchain in enhancing customer experiences and securing transactions. You'll also get an exclusive peek into Worldpay's product roadmap, highlighting the innovations that promise seamless onboarding and robust support. Worldpay's commitment to empowering small businesses in the UK with tailored solutions is clear, and this episode is your ticket to staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of e-commerce.

Unlock the secrets to thriving in the UK's competitive e-commerce landscape with insights from WorldPay's very own Chintan Gandhi and Rob Ward. Join us, along with these industry leaders, as we explore how WorldPay is revolutionizing payment solutions to help merchants face modern challenges head-on. With Chintan's strategic know-how in payments and Rob's unique transition from law to a decade of experience at WorldPay, we promise a comprehensive look at how businesses can enhance their payment processing efficiency. From simplifying onboarding to crafting bespoke checkout experiences, our discussion unravels WorldPay's dedication to offering seamless, digital-first solutions tailored for businesses large and small.Immerse yourself in a conversation about the crucial elements of payment security and management. Discover how WorldPay's 3DS Flex and tokenization can fortify your transactions while maintaining a smooth customer experience. You'll also gain insights into the powerful analytics and real-time data offered by the WorldPay dashboard, all designed to empower merchants with better control and understanding of their sales trends. Whether you're looking to streamline compliance checks or explore alternative payment methods like pay-by-link and pay-by-phone, this episode equips you with actionable strategies to ensure your e-commerce venture not only survives but thrives.

Ever wondered how small and medium-sized businesses can not just survive but thrive in the complex world of ecommerce? You're about to find out. Join us as we sit down with Chintan Gandhi and Rob Ward from Worldpay, two industry veterans who share their fascinating career journeys and insights. From Chintan's move from India to the UK and his deep-rooted experience in payments to Rob's transition from law to a decade in the payments sector, this episode offers a rich tapestry of personal stories and professional wisdom. Together, they shed light on the dynamic evolution of ecommerce in the UK and how Worldpay's global expertise can be a game-changer for SMBs looking to make their mark online.COVID-19 has reshaped many industries, and we plunge into its profound impact on the restaurant sector in the US and the UK. Discover how traditional establishments, including countryside pubs, have pivoted to embrace online and curbside services. The conversation dives into the rise of mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay, now dominating over 50% of UK transactions. We delve into the pressing challenges SMB merchants face, such as fraud, security, cash flow, and conversion rates. Learn how Worldpay's advanced solutions, including cutting-edge fraud detection and strong customer authentication, are paving the way for merchants to navigate these hurdles effectively. Packed with actionable strategies, this episode is an essential listen for anyone looking to master the ever-evolving ecommerce landscape for SMBs in the UK. 

This interview first aired on Wednesday the 4th of September, 2024 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. One FM breakfast announcer Plemo interviews Poetry Slam Champion Rob Ward ahead of his performance at the Shepparton Library Poetry Slam heat. The Poetry Slam heat will be happening this Sunday the 8th of September, 2024 at the Shepparton Library from 7pm - 9pm. Over 1000 writers release wild words on audiences across Australia. Poets break free from their notebook cages landing on a stage near you. Australian Poetry Slam 2024 (APS '24) invites you to cheer, snap, hold-up scorecards in this nation-wide celebration of spoken-wordsmiths. Doors open/poet sign-up at: 6.30pm (poets can only register in person at the event and places are limited). The Shepparton Library is at 41-43 Marungi Street, Shepparton. For more infromation call 1300 374 765 and to book head to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/poetry-slam-heat-at-the-shepparton-library-tickets-945385041107?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Listen to Plemo for Breakfast live on weekday mornings from 6am-9am. Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1.

NUFC Matters Interview With Playwright Rob Ward Love It If We Beat Them

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rob Ward, the Senior Data and GIS Officer for Amphibian and Reptile Conservation trust (ARC). We learn how his organization uses Esri Field Apps and citizen science to monitor and protect wildlife throughout the United Kingdom. 

Rob Ward , our special guest on this edition of WrenchNation, is the visionary behind Legacy EV, serving as the company's founder and CEO. Rob's automotive enthusiasm ignited at the age of 12 when he began working at his Grandfather's Auto Shop. Over the years, he has crafted numerous classic cars, showcasing them nationwide and earning numerous accolades. With two decades of expertise in electrical construction and engineering, Rob possesses a profound knowledge of electrical systems crucial for pushing the boundaries of EV technology. Drawing from his successful entrepreneurial history, Rob established Legacy EV, steering the company's growth to a national scale. The venture has captured the attention of prominent news outlets, pioneered one of the inaugural EV kit installation curriculums, and established a widespread network of authorized installers. Notably, Legacy EV has secured over 20 distribution deals with major manufacturers, solidifying its presence in the thriving EV industry.  

Episode 44 - This week I speak to Rob Ward, Clinical Services Director at Amethyst UK, we'll be talking about Breast Cancer in men and women. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Series Two special guest Rob Ward remembers Kit Calvert.  He adds ‘warts and all' to our understanding of the man regarded as the ‘Complete Dalesman'.  After Rob, a Kit Calvert recording gifted to the museum in 2019 is published for the first time.  It is the story of how he came to faith through the travails of a milk cow. Published on Wed 1 November 2023.

The gang talks with Rob Ward about his upcoming show in the Minnesota Fringe: How to Kill a Horse. robwardcreative.com minnesotafringe.org phoenixtheatermpls.org facebook.com/badmouthtc instagram.com/badmouthtc twitter.com/badmouthtc Music credit: MusicbyAden - Mythology by MusicbyAden is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0CC Download: Musicbyaden – Mythology @musicbyaden

A conversation with Mayor Rob Ward, City Of Florence

In this Easter Sunday episode we talk with Rob Ward the CEO of https://legacyev.com/ about adding EV power to vintage cars and trucks. We also talk about the AAA Car Guide winners https://www.aaa.com/carguide announced at the NY Auto Show and review the fantastic BMW iX M60 all electric SUV

In this Easter Sunday episode we talk with Rob Ward the CEO of https://legacyev.com/ about adding EV power to vintage cars and trucks. We also talk about the AAA Car Guide winners https://www.aaa.com/carguide announced at the NY Auto Show and review the fantastic BMW iX M60 all electric SUV

In this Easter Sunday episode we talk with Rob Ward the CEO of https://legacyev.com/ about adding EV power to vintage cars and trucks. We also talk about the AAA Car Guide winners https://www.aaa.com/carguide announced at the NY Auto Show and review the fantastic BMW iX M60 all electric SUV

Series Two special guest Val Ward reads the dialect verse of the late road sweeper George Calvert from Gayle.  Three poems are featured: ‘Kit Storra'; ‘Mi Granfatther'; and ‘T'Paper Lad', which was written in tribute to John Mason. Special guest Rob Ward also remembers the village allotments and George ‘Laps' Alderson.  Presented by Andrew Fagg from Gayle chapel, where George Calvert said people would sing ‘wi' a gusto ‘et mead yer throats thrive'. Published on Friday 3 February 2023.

Series Two special guest Rob Ward says, ‘There's no fish in't beck'.  The sad recent demise of brown trout in Upper Wensleydale prompts a diversion from dialect into fishing.   Three more voices from 1977 are heard: Fred Nuttall recounts the formation of Hawes and High Abbotside Angling Association; Jessie Blades speaks of her family's fame at fly dressing and their work as bailiffs; and Chris Heseltine talks vividly about grobbling (tickling) trout.  Presented by Andrew Fagg from the River Ure, Hawes Bridge and Gayle Beck, this episode was published on Friday 20 January 2023.

After a noisy introduction at Gayle Bridge, this episode opens with a little more of Rev James Alderson, including a short study of his 1980 Dales dialect primer.   Presenter Andrew Fagg then stands by the black-painted railings of Foss Head Farm house in the village of Gayle to cue in a 1977 recording of the late Hannah Metcalfe (nee Alderson).  The Metcalfe name and family is described.  The late Taylor Dinsdale, interviewed by Marie Hartley and Joan Ingilby, comes next.  Hear him speak about bynames in Gayle, as well as life before flushing toilets. Taylor Dinsdale is described by special guest Rob Ward.  Published on Friday 6 January 2023.

07 - REMARKS UPON A RECENT VISITATION, part 2 & ON THIS THE DUSK OF SUE'S DEPRAVITY“Remarks Upon a Recent Visitation, part 2”Written and performed by Patrick HarriganIn this second story in the style of M.R. James, a man recounts a tale he's been told, of a ghostly visitation.Patrick Harrigan, local blowhard, occasionally edits academic books about New Media and games (e.g., First Person, Second Person, Third Person, Zones of Control), co-hosts a podcast about the TV show Doctor Who at getoffmyworldpodcast.com, and inflicts spoken-word pieces on Twin Cities audiences (collected in the books The Lecture Tour and On Tour Forever). Despite this, he's usually pleasant to be around and you should buy him a drink sometime.“On This the Dusk of Sue's Depravity”By Rob WardInspired by John Milton's "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity" This Christmas, Sue Adanske has finally had enough. CONTENT WARNING: Graphic body horror.Rob Ward is an actor, author, choreographer, and boogeyman based out of Minneapolis. "On This the Dusk of Sue's Depravity" is the fourth piece of his to be featured on Dead North. His debut novel, Click, is available on Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnesandnoble.com . To learn more about Rob and see what he's up to next, check out his website RobWardCreative.com. Donate to support the artists participating in Blight Christmas at our paypal fund: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8Py1X4qI8w

Presenter Andrew Fagg introduces Series Two on Dales dialect, with special guests Val and Rob Ward.  He visits Hawes Methodist Cemetery and makes the case for dialect.  Enter then the remarkable voice of the late Lizzie Dinsdale, in a recording made in the 1970s but until now hidden away.   She gives her recipe for havercake and speaks about doing a 'man's part' at hay time.  

We were live on August 30th, with Kris Moen and Rob Ward, after the 2nd and last official UCP leadership debate in Edmonton. We breakdown the ups and downs of the debate. *************************************************** Visit www.crossborderinterviews.ca for more details and a list of all the links mentioned during this interview. The Cross Border Interview Podcast was Produced and Edited by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc © 2022

This week's guest is an old friend of your host. Please welcome Rob Ward to the show! Thanks for listening.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Rob Ward, Co-founder and CEO of Quad Lock. Now, ten years old, Quad Lock is a case-mounting system for people with active lifestyles - whether this be driving, riding, cruising, running, golfing, cycling or even singing. Quad Lock has all your phone mounting needs covered. Quad Lock is now sold in over a hundred countries and has annual revenue exceeding $100m. Better still, it has entered the vernacular with many people no longer mounting their phones, but rather ‘Quad Locking' their phones. Links from the episode:Quad LockAmazonAdore BeautyPatagoniaThe Pivot podcastRide The Win: The Quad Lock Story | #177Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you've ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence. The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…About your co-host: Rob Ward from Quad LockRob is a qualified Toolmaker turned entrepreneur and now CEO and dad. You can contact Rob at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia's Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest this episode was the very funny Rob Ward. All the way from Cleveland, he's been seen on Hart of The City, Martin Lawrence's Lit As F*ck Tour, and touring the country with comedian Benji Brown.  With over half a million views on YouTube for 'The One Way to Win Every Argument, Rob was able to quit his job as a firefighter and set himself up for a successful comedy career. Check him out here  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp_W-xMar08 @robwardcomedy @maybebobby @comedyzonejaxSpecial thank you to my good partners at Comedy Zone Jacksonville. https://www.comedyzone.com/Make sure you're subscribed to my YouTube Channel so you dont miss when i drop standup clips & more content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9iyEM1q2GGRZtmCsrXT1g

My guest this episode was the very funny Rob Ward. All the way from Cleveland, he's been seen on Hart of The City, Martin Lawrence's Lit As F*ck Tour, and touring the country with comedian Benji Brown.  With over half a million views on YouTube for 'The One Way to Win Every Argument, Rob was able to quit his job as a firefighter and set himself up for a successful comedy career. Check him out here  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp_W-xMar08 @robwardcomedy @maybebobby @comedyzonejaxSpecial thank you to my good partners at Comedy Zone Jacksonville. https://www.comedyzone.com/Make sure you're subscribed to my YouTube Channel so you dont miss when i drop standup clips & more content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9iyEM1q2GGRZtmCsrXT1gSupport the show

My guest this episode was the very funny Rob Ward. All the way from Cleveland, he's been seen on Hart of The City, Martin Lawrence's Lit As F*ck Tour, and touring the country with comedian Benji Brown.  With over half a million views on YouTube for 'The One Way to Win Every Argument, Rob was able to quit his job as a firefighter and set himself up for a successful comedy career. Check him out here  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp_W-xMar08 @robwardcomedy @maybebobby @comedyzonejaxSpecial thank you to my good partners at Comedy Zone Jacksonville. https://www.comedyzone.com/Make sure you're subscribed to my YouTube Channel so you dont miss when i drop standup clips & more content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9iyEM1q2GGRZtmCsrXT1g

My guest this episode was the very funny Rob Ward. All the way from Cleveland, he's been seen on Hart of The City, Martin Lawrence's Lit As F*ck Tour, and touring the country with comedian Benji Brown.  With over half a million views on YouTube for 'The One Way to Win Every Argument, Rob was able to quit his job as a firefighter and set himself up for a successful comedy career. Check him out here  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp_W-xMar08 @robwardcomedy @maybebobby @comedyzonejaxSpecial thank you to my good partners at Comedy Zone Jacksonville. https://www.comedyzone.com/Make sure you're subscribed to my YouTube Channel so you dont miss when i drop standup clips & more content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9iyEM1q2GGRZtmCsrXT1g

Join us live every Sunday to take part in POP-UP SUBMISSIONS, the net's first live and open manuscript submission event! Today's submissions are: * Sonder - Literary Fiction by Jon; * All Remains Remembered - Contemporary literary fiction by Rob Ward; * Vengeance in the Paling Light - Historical Literary Fiction by Austin Brown; * The Colour Fifty - Literary Fiction by Patricia McAdoo; * Hannelore - Literary Fiction by Dan Auckland. Featuring Special Guests Roz Morris and Matt Schofield! J oin us live in the YouTube chat room every Sunday at 5pm UK / 12noon EST Make a submission: https://subs.litopia.com Audio podcast: https://pop.litopia.com Our Narrators: https://voice.litopia.com #writingcommunity #writingtips

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Rob Ward, Co-founder and CEO of Quad Lock. Now, ten years old, Quad Lock is a case-mounting system for people with active lifestyles - whether this be driving, riding, cruising, running, golfing, cycling or even singing. Quad Lock has all your phone mounting needs covered. Quad Lock is now sold in over a hundred countries and has annual revenue exceeding $100m. Better still, it has entered the vernacular with many people no longer mounting their phones, but rather ‘Quad Locking' their phones. Today Rob takes us on the journey of how he started Quad Lock with his Co-founder Chris. It's a brilliant story given they have been completely bootstrapped and have scaled responsibly - I really enjoyed hearing Rob's approach to scale. You wouldn't believe it starts with a novelty bottle opener. We also discuss how they approach Quad Lock rip offs, the beauty of having limited SKU's and why they are focusing on a direct to consumer model to serve their customers better. Links from the episode:DeliverooJB Hi Fi99 BikesCharley BoormanShopify - Future of eCommerce in 2022 (sponsored)Signet and Shy Tiger (sponsored)Add to Cart Meet Up - register here!Questions answered:With a mixture of B2B, DTC and wholesale - which sales model is most important to Quad Lock?How do you protect your designs from being ripped off? Can you share what a typical customer journey looks like for your customers?This episode was brought to you by… Shopify PlusSignetAbout your co-host: Rob Ward from Quad LockRob is a qualified Toolmaker turned entrepreneur and now CEO and Dad. You can contact Rob at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture, with industry experts. In episode 13, Harry Farnsworth, sustainable agriculture projects lead at Control Union UK, welcomes Rob Ward, founder and CEO at Forward Food. With experience in farming, ag-tech and retail businesses, Rob views the food and farming sectors from multiple perspectives. Throughout the episode, he and Harry discuss how tech solutions can support a transition to regenerative food systems and pave the way to a profitable, subsidy-free farming sector.

Rob Ward discusses Skanska's unique development business in bringing quality process to building and self financing of their projects.

John Coe & Rob Ward Bio Robert Ward, President & CEO, Skanska USA Commercial Development As President and CEO, Robert is responsible for setting strategic direction – with focus on growing Skanska's development operations in its existing markets in Boston, Houston, Seattle, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles; improving operational effectiveness and efficiency; and evaluating new market expansion opportunities. Robert, with his leadership team, launched the company's U.S. commercial development business in 2009. Since then, his team has developed headquarter offices for Brooks Sports, PwC (also known as PricewaterhouseCoopers) and Tommy Bahama. Robert's career in both the real estate development and construction industries spans over 20 years. Prior to becoming CEO, Robert served as Chief Operating Officer for Skanska USA Commercial Development. As COO, he drove several key components of the company's development operations; which included evaluating all project investments, refining national leasing and customer strategy, exploring new market opportunities and managing the group's professional service functions. Since joining Skanska in 2002, Robert has managed more than $2 billion in projects in gateway cities across the country. Earlier in his tenure, he served as both the Executive Vice President of development operations in Washington, D.C. and the EVP of development operations in Houston. Under his leadership the group secured Bank of America as anchor tenant for the 754,000 square-foot office tower located in downtown Houston. While in DC, he was instrumental in the completion of the company's first self-financed office development, 733 10th Street Northwest, which Skanska completed in 2011. And in 2019, he oversaw the launch of Skanska's first commercial real estate development division in Los Angeles, CA. Robert serves on the Board of Trustees of the Federal City Council and the Board of Directors of the First Tee of Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., the Virginia Tech Program in Real Estate Emeriti Board, and has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Skanska Commercial Development Europe. Robert is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Show Notes Lead senior team at Skanska Development US. (4:15)Reports to Claes Larsson (5:00)Commercial development in Europe and the US (5:15) Origins Grew up in a military family- Dad was an Air Force officer in intelligence (5:45)

John Coe & Rob Ward Bio Robert Ward, President & CEO, Skanska USA Commercial Development As President and CEO, Robert is responsible for setting strategic direction – with focus on growing Skanska's development operations in its existing markets in Boston, Houston, Seattle, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles; improving operational effectiveness and efficiency; and evaluating new market expansion opportunities. Robert, with his leadership team, launched the company's U.S. commercial development business in 2009. Since then, his team has developed headquarter offices for Brooks Sports, PwC (also known as PricewaterhouseCoopers) and Tommy Bahama. Robert's career in both the real estate development and construction industries spans over 20 years. Prior to becoming CEO, Robert served as Chief Operating Officer for Skanska USA Commercial Development. As COO, he drove several key components of the company's development operations; which included evaluating all project investments, refining national leasing and customer strategy, exploring new market opportunities and managing the group's professional service functions. Since joining Skanska in 2002, Robert has managed more than $2 billion in projects in gateway cities across the country. Earlier in his tenure, he served as both the Executive Vice President of development operations in Washington, D.C. and the EVP of development operations in Houston. Under his leadership the group secured Bank of America as anchor tenant for the 754,000 square-foot office tower located in downtown Houston. While in DC, he was instrumental in the completion of the company's first self-financed office development, 733 10th Street Northwest, which Skanska completed in 2011. And in 2019, he oversaw the launch of Skanska's first commercial real estate development division in Los Angeles, CA. Robert serves on the Board of Trustees of the Federal City Council and the Board of Directors of the First Tee of Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., the Virginia Tech Program in Real Estate Emeriti Board, and has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Skanska Commercial Development Europe. Robert is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Show Notes Lead senior team at Skanska Development US. (4:15)Reports to Claes Larsson (5:00)Commercial development in Europe and the US (5:15) Origins Grew up in a military family- Dad was an Air Force officer in intelligence (5:45)

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Matt Allen from Tractor Ventures. These guys offer revenue based finance, meaning that they can provide capital in return for payback (with interest) once you start generating the returns from the investment. This means founders don't have to give away big chunks of equity to unlock growth. They've already got eCommerce leaders such as Kate Morris from Adore Beauty, Ed McManus from Deliveroo and Rob Ward from Quad Lock involved in the fund.For full show notes, please visit:https://addtocart.com.au/add-to-cart/checkout-matt-allen-from-tractor-ventures-133/Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett, Mark, and Corey welcome Seth Burgett of Gateway Bronco and Rob Ward of Legacy EV to discuss EV conversions for classic cars, the two new Bronco EVs from Gateway, and the cool stuff that went down at Monterey Car Week. In the news, Ford says it will fix the hardtop fiasco, some Bronco buyers are being ripped of by unscrupulous dealers, and Ford has just confirmed there will be a Bronco Raptor for 2022. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio Show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Matt Allen, CEO of Tractor Ventures. These guys offer revenue based finance, meaning that they can provide capital in return for payback (with interest) once you start generating the returns from the investment. This means founders don't have to give away big chunks of equity to unlock growth. They've already got eCommerce leaders such as Kate Morris from Adore Beauty, Ed McManus from Deliveroo and Rob Ward from Quad Lock involved in the fund. In this ep we cover exactly how the Tractor Venture investment model works and the types of businesses it is most suited to. We also cover Matt's observations around how male and female founded businesses differ, hear about the two Shopify apps that Tractor Ventures has backed and learn why Matt thinks moves like Afterpay's acquisition will lead to non-linear growth for Australian innovation. Links from the episodeTractor VenturesAdore BeautyDeliverooQuad LockLinktreeOra 99 DesignsPrincipals by Ray DalioStartmate SyncioDisco LabsSubmarineJB Hi FiMarvelSquareAfterpayShopify Plus & JBHi Fi (sponsored)Signet & Cheers Sweetie (sponsored)Questions answered:At what stage do you recommend founders start looking for investment capital? What do you look for when investing in eCommerce startups? What have you learnt from the big names you've been involved with, like Kate Morris from Adore Beauty and Ed McManus from Deliveroo? This episode was brought to you by… Shopify PlusThink Shopify Plus if just for ‘simple retailers'? Well let me tell you - JB Hi Fi is no simple business. But when their old site crashed for two hours during Black Friday, doing nothing was simply not an option. Shopify Plus was selected as the eCommerce partner to help facilitate the fast growing $5b retailer. However, with over 200 dispatch locations, a reliance on a web of API's and the ability to handle tripling growth - it wasn't an out of the box implementation. But the results spoke for themselves. JB Hi-Fi cruised through a record Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2019 without a hitch, have reduced average page load time by 15% and were even able to redeploy three techies whose job was to watch the servers to make sure they don't go down! JB Hi FI - not just smashing prices but smashing eCommerce. To read more of B Hi-Fi's story and see other case studies visit the customers sections on shopify.com.au/plus.SignetHow do you like your cocktail gift boxes? Shaken? Maybe. Stirred? Perhaps. Broken? Definitely not. Cocktail giftining company, Cheers Sweetie, were finding that they were regularly coming up against broken items when mailing their gift boxes all over Australia. Not only was iot costing them money but it was a horrible customer experience. Working with our packaging supplier partners, Signet, Cheers Sweetie added an outer protective layer and internal cushioning - all while remaining environmentally friendly. They are now saving over $6,000 a year in broken items. Cheers to that. Visit signet.net.au/blog to find out more. About your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia's Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host:Matt Allen from Tractor VenturesMatt Allen is a deeply experienced founder, operator, mentor and investor and the CEO of Tractor Ventures, a new vehicle for investing that offers founders revenue-based financing. Matt and his team at Tractor are grounded in the belief that secure founders make better business decisions; venture capital money simply isn't the right fit for every business, so Tractor Ventures is filling a funding gap for ambitious founders who want to grow their businesses at a pace that suits them. As an angel investor, he has invested in 30+ companies as part of his portfolio, including BuildKite, Practice Ignition, Spaceship, Qsic, Kasada, Donesafe, Pin and Goterra. Matt is a three-times ex CTO, and led the VC portfolio at AWS for ANZ.You can contact Matt at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Matt Allen, CEO of Tractor Ventures. These guys offer revenue based finance, meaning that they can provide capital in return for payback (with interest) once you start generating the returns from the investment. This means founders don't have to give away big chunks of equity to unlock growth. They've already got eCommerce leaders such as Kate Morris from Adore Beauty, Ed McManus from Deliveroo and Rob Ward from Quad Lock involved in the fund. In this ep we cover exactly how the Tractor Venture investment model works and the types of businesses it is most suited to. We also cover Matt's observations around how male and female founded businesses differ, hear about the two Shopify apps that Tractor Ventures has backed and learn why Matt thinks moves like Afterpay's acquisition will lead to non-linear growth for Australian innovation. Links from the episodeTractor VenturesAdore BeautyDeliverooQuad LockLinktreeOra 99 DesignsPrincipals by Ray DalioStartmate SyncioDisco LabsSubmarineJB Hi FiMarvelSquareAfterpayShopify Plus & JBHi Fi (sponsored)Signet & Cheers Sweetie (sponsored)Questions answered:At what stage do you recommend founders start looking for investment capital? What do you look for when investing in eCommerce startups? What have you learnt from the big names you've been involved with, like Kate Morris from Adore Beauty and Ed McManus from Deliveroo? This episode was brought to you by… Shopify PlusThink Shopify Plus if just for ‘simple retailers'? Well let me tell you - JB Hi Fi is no simple business. But when their old site crashed for two hours during Black Friday, doing nothing was simply not an option. Shopify Plus was selected as the eCommerce partner to help facilitate the fast growing $5b retailer. However, with over 200 dispatch locations, a reliance on a web of API's and the ability to handle tripling growth - it wasn't an out of the box implementation. But the results spoke for themselves. JB Hi-Fi cruised through a record Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2019 without a hitch, have reduced average page load time by 15% and were even able to redeploy three techies whose job was to watch the servers to make sure they don't go down! JB Hi FI - not just smashing prices but smashing eCommerce. To read more of B Hi-Fi's story and see other case studies visit the customers sections on shopify.com.au/plus.SignetHow do you like your cocktail gift boxes? Shaken? Maybe. Stirred? Perhaps. Broken? Definitely not. Cocktail giftining company, Cheers Sweetie, were finding that they were regularly coming up against broken items when mailing their gift boxes all over Australia. Not only was iot costing them money but it was a horrible customer experience. Working with our packaging supplier partners, Signet, Cheers Sweetie added an outer protective layer and internal cushioning - all while remaining environmentally friendly. They are now saving over $6,000 a year in broken items. Cheers to that. Visit signet.net.au/blog to find out more. About your host: Nathan Bush from eSuite Nathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia's Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.About your co-host:Matt Allen from Tractor VenturesMatt Allen is a deeply experienced founder, operator, mentor and investor and the CEO of Tractor Ventures, a new vehicle for investing that offers founders revenue-based financing. Matt and his team at Tractor are grounded in the belief that secure founders make better business decisions; venture capital money simply isn't the right fit for every business, so Tractor Ventures is filling a funding gap for ambitious founders who want to grow their businesses at a pace that suits them. As an angel investor, he has invested in 30+ companies as part of his portfolio, including BuildKite, Practice Ignition, Spaceship, Qsic, Kasada, Donesafe, Pin and Goterra. Matt is a three-times ex CTO, and led the VC portfolio at AWS for ANZ.You can contact Matt at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Risk, Drive, Stories For Everyone And Other Bits & Bobs! Ep.98 – Mega-Talented Rob Ward And Max Emmerson Of Emmerson & Ward Productions Discuss Their Criterion For Creating And Selecting New LGBTQ-Focused Work, Their Response To The COVID-19 Crisis And Their Thoughts Of Its Effect On British Theatre Overall! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello this is Jonathan Jay - and welcome to episode 133 of the Business Buying Strategies podcast.    This week we look back at the best bits from the podcast over the past couple of months.  We hear from Tom Hine, Alan Finlay, Jonathan Goulstine, Chris Stone, Rob Ward, Clive Pacey and former Dragon James Caan.  Follow or connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2S3Xzxw Watch our YouTube Channel The Dealmaker's Academy https://bit.ly/3b86OFI

Welcome back! This is the start of season 2 and I couldn't have a better guest for the premiere, my good friend, Rob Ward (Comedy Central, "Parental Advisory" comedy album out now). Rob and I started comedy in Cleveland around the same time, so we have a ton of stories to share and arguments to have. We debated "green room etiquette", how local comedians could improve, and a few good bombing stories. The episode was ending for 30 minutes, but that's how it gets when you're catching up with a friend. The only reason we ended this episode was we had to get home to our kids before it got too late. Hahahaha. I hope you have as much fun listening as we did talking. Enjoy. Rob Ward: https://www.instagram.com/robwardcomedy (https://www.instagram.com/robwardcomedy) https://robwardcomedy.com/ (https://robwardcomedy.com/) "Parental Advisory" streaming now on all major platforms. John Bruton https://www.instagram.com/johnbruton/ (https://www.instagram.com/johnbruton/) https://www.johnbrutoncomedy.com/ (https://www.johnbrutoncomedy.com/) Ad Music By: Himalayas by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick (https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick)  Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0  Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/_himalayas (http://bit.ly/_himalayas)  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/5VdBy7SD5Bs (https://youtu.be/5VdBy7SD5Bs)  Support this podcast

For the 17th conversation on The Research Project, I'm honored and privileged to sit down with Rob Ward. Rob is a touring Comedian that's been in the game long enough to provide all of us some incredible perspectives that he's learned on his own path, in his own life. Lesson learned: Just be you and do it your way.  Rob is constantly touring all over the place, and my best advice to you would be to get out and see one of his live shows. Also go out & listen to the new podcast that includes Himself, Brian 'BTidy', & Brandon Carter. The podcast is called '2 and Half Men: The Podcast', hosted by TRP Media!  As always, Keep on Chasin' it my people! Nothing but love on this side.   

 [ Download MP3 | Transcript | iTunes | Soundcloud | Raw RSS ] My newsletter subscribers will be well aware that I recently moved to Melbourne. To meet new people I have been hitting local entrepreneur meetup events pretty hard. I quickly met Rob Ward and Chris Peters, two local guys who used Kickstarter campaigns to start off what is now a […] The post https://yaro.blog/13316/chris-peters/ (How Chris Peters Kickstarted A Beer Bottle Opening iPhone Case (With Ashton Kutcher & Jamie Oliver As Backers) Into A Million Dollar Company) appeared first on https://yaro.blog (Yaro.Blog).