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James Marriott and Stephen Kenwright chat to Katy Powell, one of the founders of Bottled Imagination. Katy previously worked with Stephen at Rise at Seven, as one of the first employees of the agency, before her and two colleagues broke off to start their own. It's a really interesting story, with Katy not particularly having a long-standing aim to run an agency. We talk about the health of digital PR and the campaigns Bottled Imagination are working on, legal hurdles, how the trio make decisions (including the one thing they have disagreed on so far) and tons more. Check out Bottled Imagination at https://bottledimagination.com/ Steel City Business is brought to you by audio marketing experts Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/ and supported by The Kurious https://the-kurious.com/, where this episode was recorded and filmed. Find all episodes and loads more about us at steelcity.business https://steelcity.business/ and get in touch by email to james@steelcity.business (You may have spotted we've moved episode releases to Tuesday instead of Thursday now, mainly so it's easier to talk about "this week's episode" for a few more days tbh)
Evoluted is a digital agency in Sheffield, and a smashing one at that. Giorgio Cassella and Sam Biggins are joint Managing Directors and join James to talk about their respective journeys and their work to turn it into a true people-first business. Plus they now have their own podcast which is ruddy marvellous (full transparency: James helped them set it up). You can check it out by searching for People Over Pixels in this very podcast app. And find out more about Evoluted at https://www.evoluted.net/ Steel City Business is brought to you by audio marketing experts Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/ and supported by The Kurious https://the-kurious.com/. Find all episodes and loads more about us at steelcity.business https://steelcity.business/ and get in touch by email to james@steelcity.business
We love a good origins story on Steel City Business - and the moment Mike Kent met his future business partner is one of the best. No spoilers, but it's definitely worth a listen. James spent an afternoon at Kitlocker's huge operation near Attercliffe to find out more about the work they do for an impressive array of clients, ranging from seriously huge like the Premier League all the way down to grassroots teams and even individuals. Mike shares the full story of how they got here, worts and all, including totally messing up their first ever big order! This is a really great listen and a cracking guest - enjoy! Steel City Business is brought to you by audio marketing experts Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/ and supported by The Kurious https://the-kurious.com/. Find all episodes and loads more about us at steelcity.business https://steelcity.business/ and get in touch by email to james@steelcity.business
This month's Uncut episode features the awesome Amy Kilner. She joins hosts James Marriott and Stephen Kenwright at The Kurious studios to reflect on her background working at several agencies, including Rise at Seven, before starting her own design brand, Skyhi Creative. We talk about loads of stuff, including: __ __ Check out Amy's work here >> https://www.skyhi.xyz/ Steel City Business is brought to you by audio marketing experts Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/ and supported by The Kurious https://the-kurious.com/. Find all episodes and loads more about us at steelcity.business https://steelcity.business/ and get in touch by email to james@steelcity.business
We delve into the manufacturing industry for the first time in this week's Steel City Business. Adam Bradley is a familiar face on the networking scene around South Yorkshire and has quietly been leading an amazing period of growth and success at Corrosion Resistant Materials. James went along to find out more about Adam, the business, and the changing face of the wider industry. Steel City Business is brought to you by audio marketing experts Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/ and supported by The Kurious https://the-kurious.com/. Find all episodes and loads more about us at steelcity.business https://steelcity.business/ and get in touch by email to james@steelcity.business
Something a little different on this episode of Steel City Business. James meets Greg Hewitt from the Sheffield Action on Plastic group to find out about their campaign and what they're working towards. It's super relevant at the moment and especially for venues including pubs, bars and coffee shops. Find out more about the group here: https://sheffieldactiononplastic.co.uk/
Hayley Toothill-Taylor's path to freelancing and launching Find Narrative is quite a journey. She told James all about it, including the challenges and obstacles along the way - a stark reminder of just how imperfect the world of work is for some people. We touch on mental health and general wellbeing among a host of other topics. Find out more about Hayley and her awesome work at https://www.find-narrative.com/ Steel City Business is brought to you by audio marketing experts Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/ and supported by The Kurious https://the-kurious.com/. Find all episodes and loads more about us at steelcity.business https://steelcity.business/ and get in touch by email to james@steelcity.business
Johnny Pawlik is different. His background is different, the way he does business is different, the way he approaches marketing is different. You could say his mantra is different. James Marriott went along to Mantra Media's headquarters at Ikigai House in Sheffield City Centre to meet Johnny and hear more about his story. Steel City Business is brought to you by audio marketing experts Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/ and supported by The Kurious https://the-kurious.com/. Find all episodes and loads more about us at steelcity.business https://steelcity.business/ and get in touch by email to james@steelcity.business
The first episode of the month means Steel City Business UNCUT where we dig a little deeper with an amazing guest to bring you a raw, honest and largely unedited conversation. James Marriott is joined by regular co-host Stephen Kenwright, exited founder of Rise at Seven. We welcome Tom Scott who founded Little Mesters agency in 2020. The agency grew quickly, but soon hit troubles and had to let all its staff go, leaving just Tom. Tom talks frankly and honestly about a challenging 18 months - contrasted of course by Stephen's journey as Rise at Seven grew exponentially before his decision to leave. Both have plenty to say about their contrasting experiences. Steel City Business is brought to you by audio marketing experts Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com and supported by The Kurious https://the-kurious.com/. Find all episodes and loads more about us at steelcity.business https://steelcity.business and get in touch by email to james@steelcity.business
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Industry 4.0 sounds scary, doesn't it? At a time where most businesses are barely thinking a few weeks ahead, it's difficult to start imagining another industry revolution is around the corner. James meets Tim Woolliscroft, a digital innovation consultant based in Sheffield, to talk it all through. Read Tim's full blog and his thoughts on lots more at https://digitaltim.uk/ (https://digitaltim.uk/) - How Can Podcasting Help You Through The Coronavirus (And Beyond)? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-can-podcasting-help-get-your-business-through-james-marriott/?trackingId=1wFzodbjQpGWCyx%2FUlVWFA%3D%3D (Read this) Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. It’s brought to you by the team at https://my.captivate.fm/rebelbasemedia.io (Rebel Base Media), the Sheffield-based podcasting experts, and is hosted, edited and produced by https://my.captivate.fm/jae.media (Jaemedia) Find us on Twitter @SteelCityBiz or at https://my.captivate.fm/steelcitybusiness.com (steelcitybusiness.com)
Daniel Bale and Joseph Palmer run Open House Pictures - a video production company - and they want to help your business carry on marketing during these uncertain times. We chat about their work to date and their new video marketing relief scheme. Find out more about Open House Pictures here: https://www.openhousepictures.co.uk/ (https://www.openhousepictures.co.uk/) and the Video Marketing Relief Scheme here: https://www.openhousepictures.co.uk/packages - How Can Podcasting Help You Through The Coronavirus (And Beyond)? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-can-podcasting-help-get-your-business-through-james-marriott/?trackingId=1wFzodbjQpGWCyx%2FUlVWFA%3D%3D (Read this) Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. It’s brought to you by the team at https://my.captivate.fm/rebelbasemedia.io (Rebel Base Media), the Sheffield-based podcasting experts, and is hosted, edited and produced by https://my.captivate.fm/jae.media (Jaemedia) Find us on Twitter @SteelCityBiz or at https://my.captivate.fm/steelcitybusiness.com (steelcitybusiness.com)
Podcasting is booming. But as more and more people take it, can it really help your business to grow? James chats to Mark Asquith, CEO and co-founder at Rebel Base Media to talk about the truth of what podcasting can do for you and your brand - and how to get started. - How Can Podcasting Help You Through The Coronavirus (And Beyond)? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-can-podcasting-help-get-your-business-through-james-marriott/?trackingId=1wFzodbjQpGWCyx%2FUlVWFA%3D%3D (Read this) Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at https://my.captivate.fm/rebelbasemedia.io (Rebel Base Media), the Sheffield-based podcasting experts, and is hosted, edited and produced by https://my.captivate.fm/jae.media (Jaemedia) Find us on Twitter @SteelCityBiz or at https://my.captivate.fm/steelcitybusiness.com (steelcitybusiness.com)
Social distancing seems to be here to stay - for the foreseeable future, at least. More people are working remotely, at home. What does that mean for team morale, and what can you do to keep spirits up? James meets Nathan Angus from Wildfire Agency to discuss what they're doing to keep team building firmly on the agenda. Find out more about their socially distanced team building activities at https://www.spreadlikewildfire.co.uk/ (spreadlikewildfire.co.uk) - How Can Podcasting Help You Through The Coronavirus (And Beyond)? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-can-podcasting-help-get-your-business-through-james-marriott/?trackingId=1wFzodbjQpGWCyx%2FUlVWFA%3D%3D (Read this) Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at https://my.captivate.fm/rebelbasemedia.io (Rebel Base Media), the Sheffield-based podcasting experts, and is hosted, edited and produced by Jaemedia Find us on Twitter @SteelCityBiz or at steelcitybusiness.com
It's unusual times for business in Sheffield. Nimble, founded by Chris Roberts, is thriving - we met up (remotely, of course) to find out more. - How Can Podcasting Help You Through The Coronavirus (And Beyond)? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-can-podcasting-help-get-your-business-through-james-marriott/?trackingId=1wFzodbjQpGWCyx%2FUlVWFA%3D%3D (Read this) - Book A Free Consultation Package: explore ideas to find the right podcast for your brand, and get yourself featured on Steel City Business. Email james@rebelbasemedia.io to find out more Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at Rebel Base Media, the Sheffield-based podcasting experts. Find out more at steelcitybusiness.com - and if you want to get in touch please email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io
Setting up your first business at the age of just 18 is a brave move. But Hayley Koseoglu certainly isn't afraid of a challenge. Now she works as a business consultant while also helping her husband's business to thrive too. Hayley chats to us about her career path which led her into consultancy, and her aims for the future. ** Please note this episode was recorded before the Coronavirus outbreak, so please excuse any references which seem out of place ** Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at Rebel Base Media, the Sheffield-based podcasting experts. Find out more at steelcitybusiness.com - and if you want to get in touch please email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io
It takes a keen business eye to spot an opportunity - a gap in the market - and quickly exploit it. When Hugo Russell realised it was time for the cleaning industry to keep a bit of a cleaning up of itself, it set him on a path to success. We chat to Hugo about his journey so far - and what may lay ahead. ** Please note this episode was recorded before the Coronavirus outbreak, so please excuse any references which seem out of place ** Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at Rebel Base Media, the Sheffield-based podcasting experts. Find out more at steelcitybusiness.com - and if you want to get in touch please email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io
What really is marketing in 2020? It's a word we see and hear all the time - and what it means to me might be different to what it means to you. Abby Abrames has an established track record behind her, working in several positions before branching out on her own. We catch up to hear her story - and see what she thinks marketing is all about. ** Please note this episode was recorded before the Coronavirus outbreak, so please excuse any references which seem out of place ** Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at Rebel Base Media, the Sheffield-based podcasting experts. Find out more at steelcitybusiness.com - and if you want to get in touch please email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io
Why do you need a coach to help you succeed in business? Jon Asquith can explain why - and what sets him aside from the other business coaches out there at the moment. He's been working with companies across Europe for 15 years - from multinationals to start-ups. ** Please note this episode was recorded before the Coronavirus outbreak, so please excuse any references which seem out of place ** Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at Rebel Base Media, the Sheffield-based podcasting experts. Find out more at steelcitybusiness.com - and if you want to get in touch please email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io
Shehla Ali's journey is unique. And it truly is a journey - she travelled the world before settling back down in Sheffield to set up Vantage 66, her social media agency. She has some great stories to tell, and some great thoughts and tips on how to use social media effectively. (Please note this episode of Steel City Business was recorded before the Coronavirus outbreak) Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at Rebel Base Media, the Sheffield-based podcasting experts. Find out more at steelcitybusiness.com - and if you want to get in touch please email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io
We are unprecedented times for businesses in Sheffield and everywhere, as the Coronavirus outbreak spreads. In this special episode of Steel City Business, James is joined by Ben Kearns from 24 Seven Cloud to explore how we can continue in the face of the current crisis. Companies who might never before have offered remote working now find themselves quickly having to adjust to that very situation. And as thousands of people begin to work from home for the first time, we give our top five tips to effective home working. Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at Rebel Base Media, the Sheffield-based podcasting experts. Find out more at steelcitybusiness.com - and if you want to appear on Steel City Business or know someone we should feature email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io
Power cuts happen - usually they're short, and mainly an inconvenience. But for a business, power cuts of any length can be a nightmare. From revenue grinding to a halt, to losing valuable data - you have to be able to keep going. That's where Jonathon Morley and Secure Power come up. He met up with James to explain more. Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at Rebel Base Media, the Sheffield-based podcasting experts. Find out more at steelcitybusiness.com - and if you want to appear on Steel City Business or know someone we should feature email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io
A decade ago, no-one had heard of Twinkl. Fast forward ten years, and if you still haven't then you must have been hiding somewhere. Twinkl is one of the city's biggest employers along with millions of users right around the world. But what do they do, and how have they got so big so quickly? James met up with chief product officer Helen Fulson and chief operating officer David Angrave to find out. Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at Rebel Base Media, the Sheffield-based podcasting experts. Find out more at steelcitybusiness.com - and if you want to appear on Steel City Business or know someone we should feature email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io
A million pound turnover in the first year is the dream for any new business setting. Stephen Kenwright is on course for just that with Rise At Seven. He's co-founder and Technical Director and met James to share the story of an amazing journey - and what comes next. Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at Rebel Base Media, the Sheffield-based podcasting experts. Find out more at steelcitybusiness.com - and if you want to appear on Steel City Business or know someone we should feature email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io
Sarah Lister is a career coach with a difference - as the name of her brand suggests. But that's not all; she's also a leading figure in Sheffield Digital and firmly established in the business scene. James met her to find out her own adventure to date... and what's still to come. Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at Rebel Base Media, the Sheffield-based podcasting experts. Find out more at steelcitybusiness.com - and if you want to appear on Steel City Business or know someone we should feature email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io
95 years is a long time. We've had 20 Prime Ministers in that time and the EU was still 68 years away from being formed back in 1925. That's when Graysons Solicitors first set-up in Sheffield. A lot has happened in the years since, but Graysons in still going strong - adapting and changing along the way. James caught up with partner Anne Rogers to find out more about the Graysons story... and what the next chapters have in store. Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at Rebel Base Media, the Sheffield-based podcasting experts. Find out more at steelcitybusiness.com - and if you want to appear on Steel City Business or know someone we should feature email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io
Andy Hanselman has been helping businesses for 27 years. In that time he's been all over the world and thinks he's picked up the characteristics needed to succeed in business - or as he puts it, thinking in '3D' We met up to find out more. Find Andy here: http://www.andyhanselman.com/ (http://www.andyhanselman.com/) Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at Rebel Base Media, the Sheffield-based podcasting experts. Find out more at steelcitybusiness.com - and if you want to appear on Steel City Business or know someone we should feature email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io
Branded merchandise is one of the most effective ways of marketing any brand. Steel City is a leading producer of just about anything branded you can imagine. We met up with MD James Biggin to hear about their 40 years in business here in Sheffield. Find Steel City merch here: https://steel-city.co.uk/ (https://steel-city.co.uk/) Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at Rebel Base Media, the Sheffield-based podcasting experts. Find out more at steelcitybusiness.com - and if you want to appear on Steel City Business or know someone we should feature email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io
Kiley Tan thinks South East Asia is an untapped resource for businesses across Sheffield. While Brexit grabs all the headlines, he's helping brands around the steel city forge their way into a whole new market - and a big one at that. We talk about what Mosaic International is all about and why every company in Sheffield should be looking towards SE Asia. Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at Rebel Base Media, the Sheffield-based podcasting experts. Find out more at steelcitybusiness.com - and if you want to appear on Steel City Business or know someone we should feature email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io
Lorraine Dixon has a dream - sitting in a log cabin, packing up copies of her book and heading to the Post Office to send them off to awaiting customers. It's a fairly modest dream, but then Lorraine is a modest person. We chat about her journey to setting up Open Narrative and her first two products she's launched - and those hopes for the future. Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here in Sheffield. Each episode features a company or organisation based in or around the city - from the big ones right down to the sole traders. If it’s happening in Sheffield, we’ll be covering it. It’s brought to you by the team at Rebel Base Media, the Sheffield-based podcasting experts. Find out more at steelcitybusiness.com - and if you want to appear on Steel City Business or know someone we should feature email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io
