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46:57

HELPING SMES OVERCOME TALENT CHALLENGES WITH...

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2025/05/16

They have a focus on women, disadvantaged to get into tech roles. Supports future talent pools. Can also upskill existing staff. They leverage 1% levy to gift the training or just pay £800 (5%). Mistakes - be aware of burnout; need to step away to see things more clearly; and don't be afraid of growth.Routine - meditate and journal daily but does not beat herself up if she misses a day. Tries to leave by 5pm. Admires Richard Branson, Simon Sinek, Brenda Brown but also learns from

35:47

ISLAMIC TRANSLATION VOICEOVER AND TRAINING | With...

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2025/05/16

Started as an interpreter in English & Spanish from Arabic. Worked in tourism and later did a Masters in Languages. Likes a routine. He prays before sunset; likes to write, review, then business, then assist staff, then nap for 30 mins.Success - it is not just about the money but the message and mission.Admires people like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Jess Bezos etc.Next 5yrs - have a plan to work in 5 continents; currently in 3. Want to go to north & south America. Want to develop the

41:37

AUTOMATED ADVERTISING THAT SELLS BOOKS | With Nadim...

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2025/05/16

Nadim grew up in Africa, Caribbean and Ireland He is a Psychologist - so loves to understand why people do the things and how they connect to brands.Sold a company to WPP. Bought a small island off the coast of Ireland and lived there for 12 years. This company was launched 18 months ago and they have got traction in publishing. They use a compound AI model - they start with strategy; identify assets; then deploy to the market - no one else does this.Lessons - under-estimated the importance

38:27

DON'T BEAT YOURSELF UP OVER MISTAKES | With Omar...

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2025/05/16

A creative engagement, communications and brand reputation agency.The legacy media is mainly online but hard to access to micro and small businesses. He wants to educate the market (micro & small businesses) that they can access mainstream media as well; to tell their stories.He feels too many business owners beat themselves up over mistakes, when they should forget about it. Next 5 years - they want to have validated the model, growing fast, self-financed and fastest growing financial

31:42

Entrevista con Adrian Salcedo y Luisa Altamirano |...

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2025/04/30

🧠💬 ¿Qué necesitamos para construir relaciones sanas y crecer como comunidad? En este video, Adrián Salcedo emprendedor y líder visionario, comparte reflexiones profundas sobre los pilares del desarrollo personal, las relaciones humanas y el verdadero espíritu emprendedor: comunidad, perspectiva, colaboración, trabajo en equipo, finanzas personales, inteligencia emocional y construcción a largo plazo. A través de ejemplos de culturas unidas como la asiática o la comunidad judía, y frases

41:07

Entrevista con Jose Antonio Cruz y Luisa Altamirano |...

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2025/04/30

“De la dislexia al éxito industrial: una historia brutalmente honesta” En esta poderosa entrevista, Josè Antonio Cruz, CEO de Kurafo Biotek comparte cómo convirtió su historia de vida —marcada por la dislexia, la exigencia y el esfuerzo— en un motor de innovación científica y empresarial. Desde sus primeros modelos matemáticos hasta ganar dos veces el Premio Nacional de Tecnología, esta charla revela los desafíos reales de emprender en ciencia e industria. 🔹 ¿Cuál es el verdadero talento

39:56

OWN UP TO MISTAKES, WE ARE ALL HUMAN | With Rory...

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2025/04/30

Rory Hackett - Founder of Liv - London, Dubai, Los AngelesThey provide integrated smart home technology - from one room to a whole home.Learning - own up to mistakes, we are all human; be open with clients; establish a team that was reliable.Likes listening to podcast by people like Gary Vaynerchuk.Working on a 5yr strategy - growth expectations in the UK plus Dubai & LA, USA.Key messages - make sure you have a good grip on finance; get to know your audience; and if new to business - go

33:23

LIVES BY ROUTINES, EVEN ON WEEKENDS | With Lindsay...

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2025/04/30

On his 30th Birthday Lindsay set himself a 15-20 yr plan to master recruitment and then set up his own company for businesses who will contribute to net zero by 2050. The company seeks top talent for companies that deliver EV charging; solar panels; green energy etc.Learnings - took an office too early and did not take enough time to hire first staff.Lives by routines, even on weekends. Everything is in his calendar. Admires - Richard Branson; Stephen Bartlett; and tech giants.Next 5 years

41:55

IT'S UNDER-ESTIMATED HOW LONG IT TAKES TO BUILD A...

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2025/04/30

Kate spent 15 years building the biggest tradeshow in the gambling sector. He company provides a digital platform for people in the gambling industry, providing key insights and data on the industry. Key learnings - try to do too much yourself; jack of all trades, master of none! It is important to delegate and under-estimated how long it takes to build a brand.Routine - sets 3 things to do for the day and tries to switch off after 7pmLessons as an employer - she asks herself, can they

39:56

OWN UP TO MISTAKES, WE ARE ALL HUMAN | With Rory...

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2025/04/11

They provide integrated smart home technology - from one room to a whole home.Learning - own up to mistakes, we are all human; be open with clients; establish a team that was reliable.Likes listening to podcast by people like Gary Vaynerchuk.Working on a 5yr strategy - growth expectations in the UK plus Dubai & LA, USA.Key messages - make sure you have a good grip on finance; get to know your audience; and if new to business - go for it! Don't rush it. Get to know audience and look at

33:22

LIVES BY ROUTINES, EVEN ON WEEKENDS | With Lindsay...

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2025/04/11

41:55

IT'S UNDERESTIMATED HOW LONG IT TAKES TO BUILD A...

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2025/04/11

35:15

FROM MARKETING DREAMS TO BUSINESS SUCCESS | With...

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2025/02/20

In this episode of Top Floor, host Asari St-Hill sits down with Fiona Wylie, a passionate marketer and entrepreneur. From dreaming of a marketing career to launching her own business after starting a family, Fi shares how she built a company that embeds staff directly into client teams for a unique, results-driven approach.A firm believer in KPIs and meeting deadlines, Fi is equally committed to supporting women in business—especially in health. She even conducted her own research into why

35:29

FROM PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT TO LUXURY HOME SERVICES |...

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2025/02/20

In this episode of Top Floor, host Asari St-Hill speaks with Mads Dal, Founder of The Better Home Company. From property development to serving the super-prime sector, Mads now provides high-end maintenance and development support for billionaire and royal clients—including building a house in Portugal for Cristiano Ronaldo!Mads shares his philosophy of delivering an S-Class product—Mercedes-level quality without the Rolls-Royce price tag. He opens up about the challenges of scaling at 300%

52:19

PUT THE SUPPORT IN PLACE FROM THE START | With Neil...

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2025/01/28

Join us on The Top Floor Podcast with host Asari St-Hill as we explore the world of podcasting and audio innovation with Neil Cowling, founder of Fresh Air Productions. Starting his career as a BBC radio producer, Neil’s love for audio has led him to produce compelling podcasts for brands, government agencies, and non-profit organisations. In 2024 alone, Fresh Air Productions delivered an impressive 480 episodes. Neil shares his journey from 20 years as a sole trader to building a

25:59

TRUST YOUR GUT AND DON'T TAKE TOO LONG TO MAKE A...

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2025/01/15

Discover the fascinating world of the visual arts with Chloé Nelkin from Chloé Nelkin Consulting on this episode of *The Top Floor*, hosted by Asasi St-Hill. Chloé shares her journey and expertise in public relations, events, and consulting for theatre, circus, opera, and more, with offices in London and Edinburgh. Explore what it’s like to navigate the arts industry—a challenging environment often hindered by poor funding—and the vital role government, charities, and philanthropy play in

35:20

YOU MUST BRING THE PASSION AND INSPIRE OTHERS | With...

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2025/01/14

Susie Partridge - Founder of Blue Feathers - specialists in brand strategy and proposition developmentShe met her husband sailing. They bought a sailing boat and sailed around the world for 4 years!They do some of the upfront thinking for brands. Powerful propositions like "Better baskets" for Tesco - it increased the amount of better quality food that people bought."You must bring the passion and inspire others"She admires - Dame Stephanie Shirley - Book: Let it Go - she pioneered home

41:07

STOP THINKING ABOUT WHAT IFS AND START DOING | With...

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2025/01/14

Shukhrat Shadibekov - CEO at Ultron.Foundation | Blockchain Leader & Developer | CEO & Founder at Cyber Bee They provide blockchain payment facilities to organisations who take online paymentsHas a BSc in Business & Information Systems from Westminster University and speaks fluent RussianTypical day is very variable, involves a lot of travel and hopes the New Year is calmer.He admires Elon Musk and he would like to leave a legacy to future children and grand childrenRecommends

42:31

EMBRACING ACCOUNTABILITY AND FOSTERING A CULTURE OF...

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2025/01/14

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast, Darren Kanthal chats with Dani Kimlinger, CEO of Mines & Associates, about leading with purpose in the behavioral health space. Dani discusses her approach to solving workplace challenges, from managing conflict resolution to improving mental health access for employees. She shares her personal journey of transformation through running, which began as a New Year’s resolution and grew into a passion for endurance racing, including marathons and

39:15

CHALLENGES OF OPERATING IN A HIGHLY REGULATED...

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2025/01/06

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast, Darren Kanthal sits down with Lucas Nelson, Group President of Bud & Mary's, to discuss his journey in the cannabis industry and the legacy of his family’s business. Lucas shares how Bud & Mary’s evolved from a small family-owned operation to an innovative cannabis company with a mission to improve lives. He delves into the company’s groundbreaking research on neurodegenerative diseases, the challenges of operating in a highly regulated

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