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Join host Pete Rushmer as he sits down with Brian Sagaseta, the Owner and Managing Director of Chiltern Distribution Ltd. In this episode, Brian offers a candid look into his career journey, from his beginnings as a night shift clerk to successfully executing a management buyout of the company.

Brian shares insights into the core of Chiltern Distribution's business as a temperature-controlled transport and distribution provider, discussing the unique challenges of the industry, including low-profit margins and the difficulty of finding and retaining staff post-COVID. He also reflects on the personal sacrifices he has made for his career and offers valuable advice on professional and personal development. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the inner workings of the logistics industry and the journey of a dedicated leader.

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast - You’ve got the best systems and plans—but your culture is quietly sabotaging you every day.

The Myth: “We’ve got a great culture”; this can be what leaders think vs what’s actually happening. Here are the telltale signs: High churn, silent meetings, “just doing my job” attitudes.

We can fix this through culture carriers: Identifying and empowering your culture champions. As well as daily rituals and language that shape culture intentionally.

Welcome to the INSLATT (It's not so lonely at the top) Podcast! In this episode, I explore more about culture and how it can impact the overall performance in your business. If this resonates, why not think about our Mastermind community? https://www.inslatt.co.uk/mastermind/

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The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not So Lonely At The Top Running a business can feel like steering a ship through choppy seas… and sometimes, the captain’s chair gets lonely. That’s why the INSLATT Podcast exists — to bring together bold, brilliant business leaders who get it.

Whether you’re leading a growing team, managing risk, or simply carrying the weight of high-stakes decisions, this podcast is your safe harbour. Every episode dives into honest, energising conversations with business owners and performance experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the T-shirt.

Why Listen?

Learn from real-world stories and leadership lessons that don’t make it into the textbooks. Discover practical tools to lead with purpose, clarity and momentum. Explore topics like performance, mindset, wellbeing, risk, resilience motivation, and culture — all with a down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach.

Feel part of a community of leaders who want to grow without the ego. This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s fuel for your leadership journey.

Where to Listen & Learn More:

INSLATT Podcast is available on YouTube AND your favourite podcast app. Remember to SUBSCRIBE

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & more

Learn more at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/ New episodes are released fortnightly on a Wednesday at 6am The podcast is brought to you by 'It's not so lonely at the top'. Thank you for listening.

Meet Ian Bridgestock - Director of Geek in Peterborough

Welcome to the INSLATT (It's not so lonely at the top) Podcast!  In this episode, I interview Ian Bridgestock.  He is a lifelong Man Utd fan and Director of Geek in Peterborough.  They are a web design and marketing business.  Working with founders to ensure they excel with their websites and digital marketing.

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🎙️ The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not So Lonely At The Top

Running a business can feel like steering a ship through choppy seas… and sometimes, the captain’s chair gets lonely. That’s why the INSLATT Podcast exists — to bring together bold, brilliant business leaders who get it.

Whether you’re leading a growing team, managing risk, or simply carrying the weight of high-stakes decisions, this podcast is your safe harbour. Every episode dives into honest, energising conversations with business owners and performance experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the T-shirt.

🎧 Why Listen?

• Learn from real-world stories and leadership lessons that don’t make it into the textbooks.

• Discover practical tools to lead with purpose, clarity and momentum.

• Explore topics like performance, mindset, wellbeing, risk, resilience motivation, and culture — all with a down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach.

• Feel part of a community of leaders who want to grow without the ego.

🧭 This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s fuel for your leadership journey.

📍 Where to Listen & Learn More: 🔗 INSLATT Podcast is available on YouTube AND your favourite podcast app.  Remember to SUBSCRIBE 🎙️ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & more 🌍 Learn more at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/

New episodes are released fortnightly on a Friday at 6am

The podcast is bought to you by 'It's not so lonely at the top' thank you for listening.

The Loneliest Yes - Behind every powerful “yes” at the top, signing off a deal, backing a new strategy, restructuring a team. Is often a quieter, lonelier “no” to something personal: time with family, your own wellbeing, friendships, or even your original values. This episode dives into the emotional weight of success.

Welcome to the INSLATT (It's not so lonely at the top) Podcast!  In this episode I explore more the sacrifices and loneliness many leaders face when decision-making.

If this resonates, why not think about our Mastermind community? https://www.inslatt.co.uk/mastermind/

ABOUT

🎙️ The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not So Lonely At The Top

Running a business can feel like steering a ship through choppy seas… and sometimes, the captain’s chair gets lonely. That’s why the INSLATT Podcast exists — to bring together bold, brilliant business leaders who get it.

Whether you’re leading a growing team, managing risk, or simply carrying the weight of high-stakes decisions, this podcast is your safe harbour. Every episode dives into honest, energising conversations with business owners and performance experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the T-shirt.

🎧 Why Listen?

• Learn from real-world stories and leadership lessons that don’t make it into the textbooks.

• Discover practical tools to lead with purpose, clarity and momentum.

• Explore topics like performance, mindset, wellbeing, risk, resilience motivation, and culture — all with a down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach.

• Feel part of a community of leaders who want to grow without the ego.

🧭 This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s fuel for your leadership journey.

📍 Where to Listen & Learn More: 🔗 INSLATT Podcast is available on YouTube AND your favourite podcast app.  Remember to SUBSCRIBE 🎙️ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & more 🌍 Learn more at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/

New episodes released fortnightly on a Friday 6am

The podcast is bought to you by 'It's not so lonely at the top' thank you for listening.

Meet Graham Magee - Mr Molecey's Marvellous Mill

Welcome to the INSLATT (It's not so lonely at the top) Podcast!  In this episode I interview Mr Graham Magee, who has had an eclectic career.  He has most recently been renovating Molecey Estate with big Glenn and little G.  Molecey Estate is where we host the mastermind.   Check out the location here - https://www.moleceyestates.com/

Gladwell and Paterson also run the former HSBC Bank in Stamford that has since become an Art Gallery - https://www.gladwellpatterson.com/

ABOUT

🎙️ The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not So Lonely At The Top

Running a business can feel like steering a ship through choppy seas… and sometimes, the captain’s chair gets lonely. That’s why the INSLATT Podcast exists — to bring together bold, brilliant business leaders who get it.

Whether you’re leading a growing team, managing risk, or simply carrying the weight of high-stakes decisions, this podcast is your safe harbour. Every episode dives into honest, energising conversations with business owners and performance experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the T-shirt.

🎧 Why Listen?

• Learn from real-world stories and leadership lessons that don’t make it into the textbooks.

• Discover practical tools to lead with purpose, clarity and momentum.

• Explore topics like performance, mindset, wellbeing, risk, resilience motivation, and culture — all with a down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach.

• Feel part of a community of leaders who want to grow without the ego.

🧭 This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s fuel for your leadership journey.

📍 Where to Listen & Learn More: 🔗 INSLATT Podcast is available on YouTube AND your favourite podcast app.  Remember to SUBSCRIBE 🎙️ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & more 🌍 Learn more at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/

New episodes released fortnightly on a Friday 6am

The podcast is bought to you by 'It's not so lonely at the top' thank you for listening.

Saying no, because no is a sentence.

Welcome to the INSLATT (It's not so lonely at the top) Podcast!  I explore what it means to say no as a leader.

Sometimes it can be difficult, lonely, unpopular and challenging to say no.  But listen to this to realise why it is so important.

ABOUT

The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not So Lonely At The Top

Running a business can feel like steering a ship through choppy seas… and sometimes, the captain’s chair gets lonely. That’s why the INSLATT Podcast exists — to bring together bold, brilliant business leaders who get it.

Whether you’re leading a growing team, managing risk, or simply carrying the weight of high-stakes decisions, this podcast is your safe harbour. Every episode dives into honest, energising conversations with business owners and performance experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the T-shirt.

Why Listen?

• Learn from real-world stories and leadership lessons that don’t make it into the textbooks.

• Discover practical tools to lead with purpose, clarity and momentum.

• Explore topics like performance, mindset, wellbeing, risk, resilience motivation, and culture — all with a down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach.

• Feel part of a community of leaders who want to grow without the ego.

This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s fuel for your leadership journey.

Where to Listen & Learn More: INSLATT Podcast is available on YouTube AND your favourite podcast app.  Remember to SUBSCRIBE Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & more Learn more at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/

New episodes are released fortnightly on a Friday at 6am

The podcast is bought to you by 'It's not so lonely at the top' thank you for listening.

Meet Mark Shortland - Founder and CEO of Shoplight

Welcome to the INSLATT (It's not so lonely at the top) Podcast!  In today's episode, Pete speaks to Mark Shortland.  With a passion for the high street and retail.  Mark and his business Shoplight are revolutionising the way retail stores and shops light their stores.  Shoplight now 3D prints their own lights in Peterborough, rather than shipping them in from around the world, and provides them to their enviable list of major retailers they work with.

ABOUT

The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not So Lonely At The Top

Running a business can feel like steering a ship through choppy seas… and sometimes, the captain’s chair gets lonely. That’s why the INSLATT Podcast exists — to bring together bold, brilliant business leaders who get it.

Whether you’re leading a growing team, managing risk, or simply carrying the weight of high-stakes decisions, this podcast is your safe harbour. Every episode dives into honest, energising conversations with business owners and performance experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the T-shirt.

Why Listen?

• Learn from real-world stories and leadership lessons that don’t make it into the textbooks.

• Discover practical tools to lead with purpose, clarity and momentum.

• Explore topics like performance, mindset, wellbeing, risk, resilience motivation, and culture — all with a down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach.

• Feel part of a community of leaders who want to grow without the ego.

This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s fuel for your leadership journey.

Where to Listen & Learn More: INSLATT Podcast is available on YouTube AND your favourite podcast app.  Remember to SUBSCRIBE Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & more Learn more at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/

New episodes are released fortnightly on a Friday at 6am

The podcast is bought to you by 'It's not so lonely at the top' thank you for listening.

The Performance Trifecta - The fundamentals of success; Direction - Skills - Energy

Welcome to the INSLATT (It's not so lonely at the top) Podcast!  In todays episode Pete introduces the 3 fundamentals of success for his The Performance Trifecta framework, these are;

-Direction

-Skills

-Energy

ABOUT

🎙️ The INSLATT Podcast – It’s Not So Lonely At The Top

Running a business can feel like steering a ship through choppy seas… and sometimes, the captain’s chair gets lonely. That’s why the INSLATT Podcast exists — to bring together bold, brilliant business leaders who get it.

Whether you’re leading a growing team, managing risk, or simply carrying the weight of high-stakes decisions, this podcast is your safe harbour. Every episode dives into honest, energising conversations with business owners and performance experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the T-shirt.

🎧 Why Listen?

• Learn from real-world stories and leadership lessons that don’t make it into the textbooks.

• Discover practical tools to lead with purpose, clarity and momentum.

• Explore topics like performance, mindset, wellbeing, risk, resilience motivation, and culture — all with a down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach.

• Feel part of a community of leaders who want to grow without the ego.

🧭 This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s fuel for your leadership journey.

📍 Where to Listen & Learn More: 🔗 INSLATT Podcast is available on YouTube AND your favourite podcast app.  Remember to SUBSCRIBE 🎙️ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts & more 🌍 Learn more at https://www.inslatt.co.uk/

New episodes released fortnightly on a Friday 6am

The podcast is bought to you by 'It's not so lonely at the top' thank you for listening.