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As a small business owner are you struggling to get established or finding it tough to step up? Every two weeks our conversations with successful business leaders and owners will inspire you to connect with, convince and ultimately convert your own audiences on their buyer journey with your brand. So watch or listen to these punchy ten minute episodes for clear insights on how to have a thriving business!

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19:17

Bob Dylan Center - Bringing It All Back Home with...

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2024/10/16

Bob Dylan is the focus in this episode where I interviewed Steven Jenkins, Director of the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, OK.Bob Dylan has donated voluminous archives from his career as a singer-songwriter from the early 1960s to the present (he is currently on his acclaimed Rough and Rowdy Ways tour at the time of writing).The Bob Dylan Center has a number of longstanding exhibitions which dive deep into Dylan’s greatest songs such as Like A Rolling Stone, Tangled Up In Blue, Jokerman, and Not Dark

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08:14

Harnessing the wisdom of horses

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2024/08/21

I’m an animal lover if you overlook my fear of big spiders So I was thrilled to film a world-class equine locomotion expert at a recent Alignment Horse Event in the Cotswolds.Very topical having watched the incredible dressage events at the Paris Olympics.Liz VanRoss harnesses the wisdom of horses.AlignmentHorse is a revolutionary science-based approach to equitation. Riders will be taken on a journey starting with the anatomy of their horse and how this organises movement and informs how best to

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14:36

How to attract and retain the right people in...

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2024/08/08

Our guest Nick Baxter is an ex pro rugby player with a passion for all things "team" and "network". He runs Baxter Williams, a consultancy that specialises in recruitment, employee engagement and team building. The focus is on connecting exceptional people supporting companies ranging from SMEs to PLCs. Through long-term relationship building they are committed to going beyond the numbers game to bring personality to the recruitment process.For job candidates that means being treated as people not

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10:38

Fulfil your potential doing work you love

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2024/07/18

Life is too short, and work is too long to spend it doing something you don't enjoy! Everyone deserves to love what they do for a living, and that comes from doing the work you love, and are brilliant at. Our guest Andrew Horder is a workplace coach who works with the following people to help them fulfil their potential doing work they love:Employees - to truly understand their Core Process so they can add most value in their job and maximise their enjoyment.Executives - to find Flow and get the

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08:04

Fun and innovative health supplements that will...

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2024/07/03

Mobu are a vitamin brand with added pizzazz. They pack their vitamin packs with all that stuff that your doctor tells you about.Their products are designed for consumers who may be craving an energy boost, need digestion support or just want to feel great. Mahul Patel the founder discusses how the business got started, the challenges he faced and his aspirations to break into the retail space and become a household name. Steve Ennis from Business Doctors is your host and the show was produced by

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14:57

Is your small business getting paid on time?

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2024/06/20

The Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) is an independent public body set up by Government under the Enterprise Act 2016 to tackle late payment and unfavourable payment practices in the private sector. The OSBC covers the whole of the UK - England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.The late payment culture that exists between businesses in the UK means that:- a third of payments to small businesses are late- the average value of each payment is £6,142- 20% of small businesses have

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13:15

Innovation strategies to grow businesses

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2024/06/11

Innovation is an important strategy to help businesses grow.Businesses of all sizes should take the opportunity to innovate as it’s now a much more holistic approach to solving a problem.It’s no longer just about bringing out a new high tech product as it could just be improving on existing business processes.Kristo Shivachev discusses here how his company Simple Design Works helps businesses innovate successfully.Key considerations for a business innovation are:Involve the whole business not just

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12:03

Customer retention strategies to grow your business

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2024/05/22

Customer retention has a strong psychological basis and it reflects how people think and feel. Our guest Dr Helen Watts (Deputy Head of Worcester Business School at the University of Worcester) did her PhD researching customer retention in fitness clubs. So while rational factors such as service quality and value-for-money are important, Helen's motivation was to look further at emotional factors influencing whether the customer leaves the business. Organisations need to focus more on meeting

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10:03

The benefits of lifelong learning for business owners

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2024/05/08

The benefits of lifelong learning for business owners are discussed by Dr Scott Andrews from the Worcester Business School at the University of Worcester. Lifelong learning helps keep business leaders and owners ahead of the game so they can face the not yet known challenges with confidence.This ability to use lifelong learning to adapt and adjust to business challenges builds resilience.The Worcester Business School provides wide-ranging support for the business community in the Worcestershire

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11:00

The benefits of mindfulness in the workplace

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2024/04/24

The benefits of mindfulness in the workplace are discussed by Chris Hopkirk and Hayley Aghanian from the Business of Mindfulness. They provide mental health and wellbeing strategies to companies to support and improve their employees' wellbeing and in turn help create a more successful business.They take a diagnostic approach and listen to understand your needs. They work together with the Human Resource and Health & Safety team to develop a tailored programme that builds on your organisations

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09:51

From fish to films - A videographer's professional...

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2024/04/10

Video content is a proven way to connect with new audiences, convince them you add value and ultimately convert them into leads and customers. However, as a business owner you may feel rushed off your feet, hate being on camera, or just not want the hassle! Dr. Dave Bird, owner of Small Biz Digital Media, shares his unique approach to take the time, torment and tech out of video creation, so you can focus instead on what you're good at. Running your own business! Rather than focus on vanity metrics,

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08:33

How to run a successful Indian food business

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2024/03/27

Top tips on how to run a successful Indian food business are shared by Suki Pantal from Suki's Curries and Spices.Suki has spent 36 years in India and is now living in the UK and has a treasure trove of home-cooked Indian food recipes and tips. As a recipe creator, she is passionate about diverse Indian cuisines and loves sharing her family recipes and those inspired by her travels all over India. In 2022, she appeared in the TV show - The Great Cookbook Challenge with Jamie Oliver - on Channel 4

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14:35

Robin Walker, MP for Worcester on serving the local...

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2024/03/13

Robin Walker, MP for Worcester shares some of his experiences serving the local community, particularly small businesses.Key themes in this wide-ranging interview are...- Making a difference to the community through increased educational opportunities such as getting a long-term settlement for schools.- Solving smaller problems in surgery sessions that have a big impact on the lives of individuals.- Time spent on the Business Select Committee.- Listening to constituents and what they really want,

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11:35

A Dragons' Den victor guide on how to pitch anything...

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2024/02/28

Dragons' Den features entrepreneurs pitching for investment from five venture capitalists willing to invest their own money in exchange for equity.So who better to invite onto the Connect Convince Convert show to talk about how to pitch anything to anyone than Peter Hill, now known as Peter The Speaker.He floored the Dragons with his outrageously confident pitch to get an offer for his Petvictus cat product.And the sales advice he offers in his conversation with Martin Hill from Sandler West

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11:10

How to get help and support on probate matters...

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2024/02/14

Samantha Lloyd, Head of the Private Client Department for SME Solicitors in Worcester shares how she works closely with bereaved families on probate matters, supporting them through these difficult times.Samantha specialises in wills, probate and estate administration, capacity issues including powers of attorney, Deputyship applications and Trust administration. The key theme of the conversation is how she is able to make legal work less intimidating.She emphasises that while the legal processes

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10:07

How to raise your business profile, develop your...

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2024/01/31

Sharon Smith, CEO for Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce shares how you can raise your business profile, develop your skills and gain support from the local community.The Chamber provides support for the business community through such activities to build sustainable local economic growth. As a business you can enjoy greater prominence in local markets and ultimately increased sales. Sharon discusses how marketing activities such as events and networking play a vital role,

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Connect Convince Convert Trailer

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2024/01/26

The Connect Convince Convert show helps you grow your business by getting actionable insights from the experienced business leaders and owners that we interview. Dave Bird, the founder of Small Biz Digital Media, produces the show from his studio in Great Malvern, Worcestershire UK and is an occasional presenter. He is a videographer and content strategist and can also help you create your own podcast.Steve Ennis from Business Doctors is one of our main presenters. He is a business coach helping

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