Tricres The Entrepreneurial Journey

Josh embarked on a remarkable journey, bootstrapping a company from scratch. After several years of hard work and determination, he founded Zencastr, a groundbreaking company in the podcasting industry. Zencastr revolutionized the world of podcasting by providing an innovative platform that enables users to easily capture, post-produce, and distribute top-notch audio and video content.

Josh’s entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to his vision have been truly inspiring. He faced numerous challenges and obstacles along the way but remained committed to his goal. Despite the initial struggles, Zencastr gained traction, and the demand for the platform grew rapidly.

Over time, Zencastr attracted a diverse community of podcasters from all around the world. The platform’s impact was felt by podcasters and content creators, making their work more accessible and efficient. Zencastr became a game-changer for podcasters like Ginger Weisman, David Saltzman, and many others, allowing them to record high-quality audio, even with remote guests.

In the podcasting industry, Zencastr became synonymous with innovation and quality. The platform’s success and widespread adoption were testaments to Josh’s dedication, vision, and the incredible team he assembled along the way. The story of Josh’s journey with Zencastr is a testament to the power of determination, innovation, and the impact one person can have on an entire industry.

Timestamps:

[1:10] What brought you to the podcasting world?

[8:20] Onto small businesses and why podcasts are now so popular?

[13:00] How do you get started with a podcast, best practices?

[21:00] How is the business going at present?

[26:00] What is the future of the business?

[29:45] Being client led

[33:00] If you business had a personality or character what would it be?

Josh's Website

@joshontheweb on Twitter

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Claire Munday, Mother of 2 and Creator and Founder of Tappy Toes dance, has been dancing since the age of three.

Claire trained at Laine Theatre Arts, Epsom, Surrey, on a three year musical theatre course. She gained Distinctions in Ballet, Modern and Tap ISTD Teaching Associates, and an Anatomy Diploma, and has been teaching dance since she was 16 years old.

A professional dancer from 1998- 2010, she performed with major pop artists including Destiny’s Child, KT Tunstall and Katherine Jenkins. In west end venues, the Royal Albert Hall and the London Palladium, and in countless hair and fashion shows for companies including Marks and Spencer, Levis, Clarks, Wella and L’Oreal. She appeared on Top of the Pop’s, MTV, the Brit Awards, a series for ITV1, and a cinema and TV campaign for Lynx.

She is now an accomplished choreographer having worked on adverts for the Olympics 2012, Moshi Monsters and Lumi Jewellery, and on TV shows including CBeebies, Nuzzle and Scratch, ITV1s Wedding Dances and a Teachers TV series.

With over 15 years of teaching experience behind her, Claire created Tappy Toes baby and toddler dance classes in order to develop imagination, build confidence, improve coordination and inspire creativity in your youngsters, and to provide a fun but controlled environment for parent/carer and toddler to bond. The classes became so popular the decision was made to franchise the classes so that more children could enjoy them! During the Coronavirus pandemic, Claire decided to take all Tappy Toes classes live online, so that every child could experience the magic of DANCE even during social distancing and isolation. Classes are now available in studios across the UK. 

Timestamps:

[1:40] What is Tappy Toes?

[3:00] Professional dance career and getting into teaching

[10:05] When did you start your first franchise?

[18:00] Where are you heading with franchising?

[20:50] Are you expanding to the USA?

[22:00] Did you children attend your classes? And how does it help with child development?

[24:00] How did lockdown affect the children in your classes?

[28:30] If your business had a personality or character, what would it be like?

Claire's Facebook page

@tappytoes on Twitter

@tappytoesdance on Instagram

Claire's Website

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Tara Lynch is the founder of Dogs In Motion.

Dogs In Motion is a small business which offers many different pet services. Tara came up with the idea of Dogs In Motion towards the end of lockdown when she couldn’t find work anywhere, so decided to make her own work and started her entrepreneurial journey.

Dogs In Motion grew to become one of the top three pet services in the area! She ran this business alone, so was up early every morning working out her schedule for that day, going around and picking up dogs for day care, walks, doing training sessions and pet pop-ins.

Tara then also had to dedicate time in the evenings and weekends to do all the admin work, so it was a lot, but she wouldn’t change it for the world! After recently relocating to Norwich to be with her partner, Dogs In Motion has had to go on hold, but hopefully with the opportunity of the GBEA, it could be up and running sooner than she thought!

Timestamps:

[0:50] How did your business begin?

[6:50] What was it that made you start a business?

[11:10] GBEA nominations and moving to Norwich

[16:00] Coming out the other side

[18:45] Would you franchise it?

[20:35] How far away is the warehouse and funding?

[21:45] If your business was a personality or character, what would it be?

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Robert Simpson is the brains behind the re-invention of the door security chain. This door security device when applied IF attacked automatically sounds an alarm to alert neighbours and passers-by but at the same time sprays the attackers with a UV-based forensically identifiable marking fluid that stains skin and clothes for weeks allowing police an extended window of opportunity to identify those who attempt to force entry into your home. Currently working with Innovate UK Edge to enable R&D regarding a newly designed electronic version that once manufactured here in the UK can be globally commercialised.

“Forensic Chain of Evidence” is installed at an entry point around your home and when in use, if an unlawful attempt is made to force entry through the door it will automatically sound a high decibel alarm to alert neighbours and passers-by but at the same time spray the attacker with a TOTALLY NON-TOXIC UV based forensic marking fluid. This stain remains on clothes and skin for weeks and is easily identified by police using simple UV (CSI) torches.

Police forces nationally have utilised his idea in a number of safeguarding settings including domestic violence, repeat burglaries, witness protection, race and hate crimes so to ease the fear of crime and with no recorded offences being perpetrated at any of the target hardened addresses where the device is installed and police have commended its crime reduction capabilities.

Timestamps:

[1:20] How did you get started?

[3:30] Star Trek? And then see the invention!

[7:30] Did you always have ideas brewing before your accident and your current invention idea?

[10:40] Superb product - how is it getting out to market?

[15:30] How is it progressing?

[21:10] GBEA finalist nomination

[26:55] The Dragon's Den

[29:00] Any other ideas planned as an inventor?

[32:00] If your business had a personality or character, what would it look like?

Links to RDS Innovations:

Website: https://www.rdsi.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robsimpson01/

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Prior to Blackcircles.com, Michael started his 1st online tyre business in 1995 in Liverpool, England, he was 17, he sold that business to UK fast fit chain KwikFit who hired him as the head of e-commerce prior to Ford's £1 billion acquisition in 99, after which he spent time in the US assisting Ford.

In 2019 Michael launched Tirescanner.com, a US tire retail marketplace. Tirescanner is the first tire retailer to provide a true concierge service, providing tire installation scheduled online through a network of accredited mobile van and shop partners from 24 hours after purchase.

In 2021 Tirescanner merged with Tirebuyer.com to create one of America’s largest online tire retailers with over 11,000 installers across the USA. Bringing together Tirescanner’s strategy & expertise with TireBuyer’s scale the aim is to create the countries leading online tire experience.

Timestamps:

[1:10] How did you end up in Miami and how did it all begin? Fascinating from start to finish. [

7:30] What happened after The Prince's Trust?

[10:00] How did you deal with everything happening so quickly?

[13:00] What was your vision?

[16:30] When did you set up Blackcircles and how did it take off?

[28:55] Did you always think you were going to sell?

[30:40] What happens after the mega-deal is done? It's not necessarily what you think.

[35:50] When did you set up Tirebuyer?

Find out more about Michael Welch here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blackcircles/

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This week Rebecca meets Colin Sevens, a former U.S.A. Division 1 basketball player and senior year team captain at Coastal Carolina University. After spending years working in the banking industry, he left the 9-5 to embark on the entrepreneurial journey and start his own business. He has since created two brands in the basketball development industry that have thrived for over a decade.

Over the past five years, Colin has worked as a life strategist and performance coach. He's been hired by professional athletes, business executives and entrepreneurs to help them maximize their potential. He uses a deeply engaging and unique approach to enhance decision making, personal growth, and emotional intelligence - leveraging his sports background and personal development expertise to guide individuals towards success.

Colin is the published author of two books, COACHABLE available HERE, and his most recent book with raving reviews,Make Your Mark available HERE.

He is a sought-after speaker and trainer for various companies, motivating and empowering others to reach their full potential.

With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Colin continues to inspire and uplift those around him.

Timestamps:

[0:55] Let's hear about your NBA coaching skill story, getting started, and where it has taken you

[3:25] Where does the interest in pushing people to succeed come from? We talk about closing the gap.

[8:55] Building the Academy in the basketball landscape of 2010

[11:20] How has the business pushed you? (And do we need a whole day to talk about it! :-D) How to present the authentic you to elite clients?

[17:10] How did you transition to life/business/relationship coaching with Pro N.B.A. players to be 'better humans'?

[20:00] Character building: caring for your personal life and not just business and success

[ 22:30] When discipline and grounding affects results in sport

[27:00] Where are you taking your business? It's not just athletes anymore. And why communication and mentoring men is key.

[32:25] If your business had a character or personality what would it be like?

Find more details on Colin Stevens here at his website: https://thecolinstevens.com/

Find his podcast here: Colin Stevens Podcast

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Tynah Matembe is a financial inclusion expert and CEO of MoneyMatiX, which aims to improve under-represented communities' financial capability and well-being. She hosts the Grow Your Money podcast and programs that empower youth and underserved people to improve their financial capability and realise their potential.

A lawyer by training, Tynah's career has spanned from working with the UN on poverty alleviation to financial services in East Africa and the UK. She founded MoneyMatiX based on her family's experience of migrating to the UK, giving her a unique perspective on the challenges faced by underserved communities.

Tynah's impressive track record and commitment to empowering communities has seen her recognised as Scotland's Most Inspirational Fintech Leader (2019), selected as a founder of the Scottish Government's prestigious Unlocking Ambition, and featured in several publications for her outstanding contribution to financial empowerment. Her expertise and leadership in the financial education sector make her a valuable asset to the industry.

Timestamps:

[0:50] What do you do and who do you serve?

[2:43]The move from Uganda to the UK and the challenges of suddenly being financially vulnerable despite being a banker

[7:55] How has the business evolved since 2018, where has it been and where is it now?

[14:50] How young are the kids you work so hard to educate on money matters?

[18:00] Has running your own business changed your own relationship with money?

[23:25] Mindset shifts about wealth

[24:40] What is your plan for the future of MoneyMatiX?

Find out more about Tynah and MoneyMatiX using these links:

Here are all the places Grow Your Money Podcast is at: https://linktr.ee/growyourmoneypodcast

https://www.instagram.com/moneymatix/

https://www.facebook.com/moneymatix/

https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymatix

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If you missed Part One, we highly recommend you check it out here for audio only:

Donna Wallace Part 1

Or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JKQzAjLPAsg

And tune into this latest podcast video to see what happens when Rebecca gets her own energy and aura reading...

Timestamps:

[0:45] What colours are surrounding Rebecca?

[3:00]Clarity of insight

[12:20] Rebecca translates the reading to her own experiences

[17:45] Trying on gemstones for fit

Find Donna's website and Social Links here:

Website|Instagram|Facebook

Donna Wallace, based in Australia, is the founder and CEO of the House of Orion.

Having studied horticulture in university, she felt like something huge was missing in her post educational life and knew there was more to come.

After a corporate stint, she got into energy healing and had 15 years of a successful service-based business under her belt.

One could say a divine intervention stepped in and led her to starting a product-based business that she never imagined would be her calling.

Listen to find out more about Donna's fascinating journey into her House of Orion jewelry business and energetically tuning your soul to connect with your intuition and best self.

Timestamps:

[3:20] How did you get into this?

[8:00] What is a divine download?

[11:05] Treating the business as an entity

[15:00] What happens with the jewelry? Tell us about your product

[18:45] What sort of transformations have you seen in your customers?

[25:05] How did Donna find Rebecca? Listen to Donna's version of going down the rabbit hole

[29:30] If your business had a character or personality what would it be?

Find Donna's online links here:

Website|Instagram|Facebook

Gloria Battini is a dedicated woman on a profound mission. She endeavours to heal and empower humanity to transcend their perceptual confines :

• To connect with the things we can’t see
• Empower people to live their life in a different way
• All through coaching, medium expertise, and as an energy healer

A certified Life and Personal Performance Coach, trained Medium and Energy Healer, Gloria has also triumphed over the trials of narcissistic abuse. Her journey has been one of guiding countless women on their paths to healing their hearts, minds, and spirits, with a particular focus on stress and anxiety management, recovery from toxic relationships spanning the romantic, familial, occupational, and platonic spheres, and the establishment of healthy life boundaries.

Her distinctive approach seamlessly blends coaching with Mediumship, Astrology and Energy Work, facilitating transformative experiences that transcend the boundaries of the mind and resonate deep within the heart and soul.

Time Stamps:

(2:15) How does mediumship work in coaching and how did you get started?

(8:43) When you train to become a medium, how do you learn it?

(14:30) Can you do this online and how does that work?

(19:30) Big corporations use mediums too

(21:12) This is Gloria’s reason for being a woman on a mission

(24:20) Gloria shows Rebecca how she is using psychic abilities herself every day

(33:00) Rebecca’s birth chart results as a self discovery tool

(36:00) Where can listeners find Gloria?

Website: https://stan.store/GloriaBattini

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gloriabattini/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Lzf1AT9bSdbL8EB3LGQFg