Every week, Jack Frimston and Zac Thompson from We Have A Meeting chat with brilliant entrepreneurs about sales, mindset, marketing, and everything in between. It’s smart, human, and full of ideas you can actually use. Tune in for sharp conversations, fresh perspectives, and a few laughs along the way.
Site
RSS
Spotify
Apple
Data updated on 04/10/2026
Recent rankings
Latest chart positions across Apple Podcasts and Spotify rankings.
Shared links between episodes and podcasts
Links found in episode descriptions and other podcasts that share them.
The Ultimate Linkedin Business Strategy with Lea Turner | Backed by Funding Circle
Saturday, October 3, 2026 • Duration 07:44
Backed by Funding Circle.
Funding Circle is business finance that backs you. Business loans, a flexible line of credit and a cashback business card for UK businesses, with a decision in as little as an hour. If you are looking for funding to take the next step, check them out here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Lea Turner was a tattooed, pierced school dropout who'd worked minimum wage jobs her whole life. In 2019 she was a single mum running a small transcription business and relying on government support. Then she started posting on LinkedIn as herself, and it changed everything. She grew to more than 170,000 followers, built a LinkedIn training business that turned over £500k in its first year, and trained individuals and companies around the world. In December 2024 she hung up her tiara to focus on The HoLT, her membership community for freelancers, solopreneurs and small business owners, and hosts The HoLT's Survival Guide for Small Businesses podcast.
Lea joins hosts Jack Frimston and Zac Thompson at Ideas Fest to explain why being yourself is a business strategy, how she turned LinkedIn posts into a half-million-pound business, and why she walked away from it to build a community instead.
Along the way: [three or four specifics pulled from the episode].
CHAPTERS
Chapters
00:00:00 Welcome to the Show: Meet Lea Turner, Community Builder Solving Solopreneur Loneliness
00:01:09 The Cash Flow Reality Check: Pay Your Team on Time, Every Time
00:01:51 The Borrowing Money Philosophy: Read the Fine Print and Know Your Limits
00:02:19 Day One of Your Business: Start With Sales Conversations and Real Research
00:03:15 The Best Business Advice: Don't Work With Anyone Who Drains Your Energy
00:04:30 Ignore the Scaling Pressure: Build a Business That Fits Your Life
00:05:37 The Most Underrated Skill: People Skills and Being Likeable
00:06:03 What Separates Winners from Everyone Else: Be Ruthless or Be Genuinely Kind
00:07:00 Winning Your First Customer: Listen More Than You Speak
00:07:34 Closing Thoughts: Business Finance That Backs You with Funding Circle
#BackedByFundingCircle #FundingCircle #LeaTurner #TheHoLT #LinkedIn #PersonalBrand #IdeasFest #SmallBusinessUK #BusinessFinance #FounderStory #Entrepreneur #WeHaveAMeeting #Manchester
Connect with Lea Turner:
The HoLT: https://www.the-holt.com
Website: https://www.leaturner.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-turner
Hear more from the hosts:
Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-frimston-5010177b
Zac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-thompson-33a9a39b
Brought to you by Funding Circle: business finance that backs you. See how they could back your business at https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Subscribe to We Have A Meeting: new episodes every week with founders, sales leaders and entrepreneurs who've built it from the ground up.
Sales Advice That Actually Works with Matt Elwell | Backed by Funding Circle
Saturday, October 3, 2026 • Duration 14:09
Matt Elwell is the co-founder and director of Elite Closing Academy and one of the UK's most in-demand sales trainers. He's the bestselling author of Open With A Close and Cold To Sold, and used the same methods to help grow two family businesses to over £17 million in revenue. Now he teaches founders, business owners and experts how to sell without feeling like a salesperson.
Backed by Funding Circle.
Funding Circle is business finance that backs you. Business loans, a flexible line of credit and a cashback business card for UK businesses, with a decision in as little as an hour. If you are looking for funding to take the next step, check them out here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Matt joins hosts Jack Frimston and Zac Thompson at Ideas Fest to explain why brilliant founders struggle to sell, what it actually means to open with a close, and how to turn a sales call into something that feels like a service.
Along the way: [three or four specifics pulled from the episode].
CHAPTERS
Chapters
00:00:00 Welcome to the Show: Meet Matt Elwell, Sales Expert and Business Owner
00:00:48 The Cash Flow Reality Check: Get Serious About Getting Paid
00:01:50 The Borrowing Money Philosophy: De-Risk with a Clear Vision
00:02:42 Day One of Your Business: Find One Customer and Get Them a Result
00:05:08 The Best Business Advice: Take More Responsibility for the Reward You Want
00:06:42 Ignore the Bad Advice: Fake It Till You Make It and People Buy from People
00:07:42 The Most Underrated Skill: Managing Your Own State and Inner Game
00:10:22 What Separates Winners from Everyone Else: Purpose and Guiding Principles
00:12:07 Winning Your First Customer: Solve a Real Problem or Deliver a Desired Outcome
00:13:53 Closing Thoughts: Success Brings Success, Learn or Win
#BackedByFundingCircle #FundingCircle #MattElwell #EliteClosingAcademy #OpenWithAClose #IdeasFest #SalesTraining #SmallBusinessUK #BusinessFinance #FounderStory #Entrepreneur #WeHaveAMeeting #Manchester
Connect with Matt Elwell:
Elite Closing Academy: https://eliteclosingacademy.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-elwell-sales-trainer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthewelwellECA
Hear more from the hosts:
Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-frimston-5010177b
Zac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-thompson-33a9a39b
Brought to you by Funding Circle: business finance that backs you. See how they could back your business at https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Subscribe to We Have A Meeting: new episodes every week with founders, sales leaders and entrepreneurs who've built it from the ground up.
What a Psychotherapist Knows About Running a Business with Ella McCrystal | Backed by Funding Circle
Saturday, October 3, 2026 • Duration 08:00
Ella McCrystal has spent 20 years helping people rewire how they think. Now she applies the same neuroscience to running a business. The accredited psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist and EMDR practitioner is Director of The Northampton Clinic, a multi-disciplinary private health clinic in the heart of Northampton. She is also a business coach, published author, TEDx speaker, founder of The Neurolectric Method and host of The New Mind Podcast, coaching leaders across business, sport and the arts to reach their full potential.
Backed by Funding Circle.
Funding Circle is business finance that backs you. Business loans, a flexible line of credit and a cashback business card for UK businesses, with a decision in as little as an hour. If you are looking for funding to take the next step, check them out here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Ella joins hosts Jack Frimston and Zac Thompson at Ideas Fest to break down what therapy can teach founders about mindset, pressure and building a business that lasts.
CHAPTERS
Chapters
00:00:00 Welcome to the Show: Meet Ella McCrystal, Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, and Business Owner
00:00:51 The Cash Flow Reality Check: Think Outside the Box and Don't Fear Money
00:02:33 The Borrowing Money Philosophy: Know Who You're Borrowing From and Whether You Can Pay It Back
00:03:16 Day One of Your Business: Start With What You Love, Not What Makes Money
00:04:06 The Best Business Advice: Avoid Certainty and Build Real Friendships in Your Industry
00:05:00 Ignore the Money Chase: Why Chasing Cash Makes You Narcissistic
00:05:36 The Most Underrated Skill: Communication and Transparency Win Every Time
00:06:06 What Separates Winners from Everyone Else: Passion and Love for What You Do
00:06:52 Winning Your First Customer: Show Up in Person and Build Real Relationships
00:07:47 Closing Thoughts: Business Finance That Backs You with Funding Circle
#BackedByFundingCircle #FundingCircle #EllaMcCrystal #Psychotherapy #Mindset #Neuroscience #FounderMindset #IdeasFest #SmallBusinessUK #BusinessFinance #Entrepreneur #WeHaveAMeeting
Connect with Ella McCrystal:
Website: https://ellamccrystal.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-mccrystal-3ab0a137/
The Northampton Clinic: https://northamptonclinic.co.uk/about-ella/
X: https://twitter.com/ellamccrystal
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellamccrystalhypno/
Hear more from the hosts:
Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-frimston-5010177b
Zac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-thompson-33a9a39b
Brought to you by Funding Circle: business finance that backs you. See how they could back your business at https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Subscribe to We Have A Meeting: new episodes every week with founders, sales leaders and entrepreneurs who've built it from the ground up.
How to Win Business Awards with the Award Queen, Donna O'Toole | Backed by Funding Circle
Friday, October 2, 2026 • Duration 05:11
Donna O'Toole spent years inside the awards industry watching great businesses miss out on recognition. So she built a company to fix it. The founder of August Recognition, part of Daniel Priestley's Dent Global group, has helped hundreds of businesses from start-ups to FTSE 100s win the awards that matter, including The King's Awards for Enterprise. She is a national and international awards judge, one of the world's Top 25 Customer Experience Influencers and the bestselling author of WIN!, the ultimate guide to winning awards.
Backed by Funding Circle.
Funding Circle is business finance that backs you. Business loans, a flexible line of credit and a cashback business card for UK businesses, with a decision in as little as an hour. If you are looking for funding to take the next step, check them out here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Donna joins hosts Jack Frimston and Zac Thompson at Ideas Fest to break down how founders can use awards to raise their profile, build trust and grow their business.
CHAPTERS
Chapters
00:00:00 Welcome to the Show: Meet Donna O'Toole, the Award Queen Who Helps Businesses Get Recognition
00:00:28 The Cash Flow Reality Check: Forecast Three Months Ahead and Treat It Like Your Bible
00:00:53 The Borrowing Money Philosophy: Don't Be Scared, It's a Growth Driver
00:01:19 Day One of Your Business: Productize Your Idea and Build a Sustainable Ecosystem
00:01:54 The Best Business Advice: Put Your Personal Brand Front and Center
00:02:27 Ignore the Shiny Objects: Niche Down and Stay Focused on What You're Great At
00:03:02 The Most Underrated Skill: People Development and Team Management
00:03:40 What Separates Winners from Everyone Else: Avoiding Distractions and Staying Niche
00:04:16 Winning Your First Customer: Build Strategic Relationships and Partnerships
00:04:54 Closing Thoughts: Quick Fire Answers and Where to Find Funding Circle
#BackedByFundingCircle #FundingCircle #DonnaOToole #AugustAwards #BusinessAwards #PersonalBrand #Marketing #IdeasFest #SmallBusinessUK #BusinessFinance #Entrepreneur #WeHaveAMeeting
Connect with Donna O'Toole:
August Awards: https://www.augustawards.com
Website: https://www.donnaotoole.com
Winning Awards podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/18JwzG3TXFwOYBMaJnhqyT
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnaotoole/
Hear more from the hosts:
Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-frimston-5010177b
Zac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-thompson-33a9a39b
Brought to you by Funding Circle: business finance that backs you. See how they could back your business at https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Subscribe to We Have A Meeting: new episodes every week with founders, sales leaders and entrepreneurs who've built it from the ground up.
The Marketing Advice Every Business Needs with Dan Kelsall | Backed by Funding Circle
Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Duration 16:51
Dan Kelsall built one of LinkedIn's loudest personal brands by refusing to sound like everyone else on LinkedIn. The Manchester creative founded and exited content agency Offended, now runs the University of Creative Idiots and TaxTickle, and wrote the marketing books Fcking Good Content and This Is Fcking Sh*t.
Backed by Funding Circle.
Funding Circle is business finance that backs you. Business loans, a flexible line of credit and a cashback business card for UK businesses, with a decision in as little as an hour. If you are looking for funding to take the next step, check them out here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Dan joins hosts Jack Frimston and Zac Thompson at Ideas Fest to break down why brave, polarising content wins clients, and why playing it safe keeps you invisible.
CHAPTERS
Chapters
00:00:00 Welcome to the Show: Meet Dan Kelsall, the Marketer Who Does What He Wants
00:01:16 The Cash Flow Reality Check: Why Three Months Isn't Enough
00:03:26 The Borrowing Money Philosophy: Know Your Terms and Don't Get Fucked on Interest
00:04:38 Day One of Your Business: Test the Market Before You Spend a Penny
00:07:02 The Best Business Advice: Stop Listening to Absolutes and Don't Copy Others
00:09:15 Ignore the Authenticity Trend: Why Relatability Beats Being Your True Self
00:11:10 The Most Underrated Skill: Patience Wins Every Single Time
00:14:15 Winning Your First Customer: Outbound Sales and Getting Real Feedback Fast
#BackedByFundingCircle #FundingCircle #DanKelsall #PersonalBrand #ContentMarketing #LinkedInMarketing #Copywriting #IdeasFest #SmallBusinessUK #BusinessFinance #Entrepreneur #WeHaveAMeeting #Manchester
Connect with Dan Kelsall:
X: https://x.com/danjkelsall
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-kelsall/
Website: https://dankelsall.com/
Hear more from the hosts:
Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-frimston-5010177b
Zac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-thompson-33a9a39b
Brought to you by Funding Circle: business finance that backs you. See how they could back your business at https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Subscribe to We Have A Meeting: new episodes every week with founders, sales leaders and entrepreneurs who've built it from the ground up.
From Love Island to Business: Curtis & AJ Pritchard's Best Advice | Backed by Funding Circle
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 11:28
Backed by Funding Circle
Funding Circle is business finance that backs you. Business loans, a flexible line of credit and a cashback business card for UK businesses, with a decision in as little as an hour. If you are looking for funding to take the next step, check them out here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Brothers AJ and Curtis Pritchard from Stoke-on-Trent became two of the best-known faces on British TV. AJ was the youngest ever professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing and went on to I'm a Celebrity and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. Curtis finished fourth on Love Island and returned for Love Island: All Stars. Between them they have toured the UK with their own live dance show, starred in Hollyoaks and launched the BrosTorqueSuperCars motoring channel.
AJ and Curtis join hosts Jack Frimston and Zac Thompson at Ideas Fest to talk about going from TV to business: why fame doesn't pay the bills, what reality TV never taught them about money, and the best advice they have picked up building a brand beyond the screen.
CHAPTERS
Chapters
00:00:00 Welcome to the Show: Meet Curtis and AJ Pritchard, From TV Stars to Investment Platform Co-Founders
00:00:55 The Problem We Solve: Taking the Stress Out of Investing with Fininvest
00:02:29 The Cash Flow Reality Check: Why Nothing Is Guaranteed in the TV Industry
00:04:40 The Borrowing Money Philosophy: Bootstrap First, Spend Money Last
00:06:00 Day One of Your Business: Build a Waitlist and Know Your Audience
00:07:01 The Best Business Advice: Don't Expect It to Happen Overnight and Do Something You Love
00:08:21 The Information Overload Problem: Stay Narrow-Minded vs Take It All In
00:10:12 The Most Underrated Skill: Drive, Willpower, and Just Doing It
#BackedByFundingCircle #FundingCircle #AJPritchard #CurtisPritchard #LoveIsland #StrictlyComeDancing #IdeasFest #SmallBusinessUK #BusinessFinance #Entrepreneur #BusinessAdvice #WeHaveAMeeting
Connect with AJ and Curtis Pritchard:
* AJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aj11ace
* Curtis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtispritchard12
* AJ on X: https://x.com/Aj11Ace
* Curtis on X: https://x.com/CurtisPritchard
Hear more from the hosts:
Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-frimston-5010177b
Zac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-thompson-33a9a39b
Brought to you by Funding Circle: business finance that backs you. See how they could back your business at https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Subscribe to We Have A Meeting: new episodes every week with founders, sales leaders and entrepreneurs who've built it from the ground up..
The Social Media Lessons Every Founder Needs with Chris James | Backed by Funding Circle
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 • Duration 12:04
Backed by Funding Circle.
Funding Circle is business finance that backs you. Business loans, a flexible line of credit and a cashback business card for UK businesses, with a decision in as little as an hour. If you are looking for funding to take the next step, check them out here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Chris James started out in telemarketing and now helps founders, coaches and service businesses turn social media content into paying clients. The Manchester-based online business mentor, content strategist, keynote speaker and bestselling author runs the Content To Clients programme, sends a weekly newsletter to 3,000+ entrepreneurs and has shared stages with Daniel Priestley, Chris Do and Davina McCall.
Chris joins hosts Jack Frimston and Zac Thompson at Ideas Fest to break down the social media lessons every founder needs.
CHAPTERS
Chapters
00:00:00 Welcome to the Show: Meet Chris James, Expert Mindset Coach and Business Builder
00:00:32 The Cash Flow Reality Check: Leading Indicators and Collecting Money Upfront
00:01:16 The Borrowing Money Philosophy: No Credit Cards and Mortgage Freedom
00:02:07 Day One of Your Business: Build Your Business Backwards
00:02:15 The Warm Network Strategy: Why Your First Customers Are Already in Your Phone
00:04:19 The Best Business Advice: No One Gives a Shit, So Just Do It
00:05:29 Ignore the Carbon Copy: Why Following Other People's Success Will Make You Miserable
00:06:14 The Time Management Superpower: Focus, Block Distractions, and Schedule Worry Time
00:07:57 Lower Expectations, Higher Standards: The Mindset Shift That Drives Success
00:09:23 Winning Your First Customer: Make 200 Calls and Collect 100 No's
#BackedByFundingCircle #FundingCircle #ChrisJames #SocialMediaMarketing #PersonalBrand #ContentStrategy #IdeasFest #SmallBusinessUK #BusinessFinance #Entrepreneur #WeHaveAMeeting #Manchester
Connect with Chris James:
* Website: https://www.chris-james.co
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjamesonline/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisjamesonline
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisjamesonline
Hear more from the hosts:
Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-frimston-5010177b
Zac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-thompson-33a9a39b
Brought to you by Funding Circle: business finance that backs you. See how they could back your business at https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Subscribe to We Have A Meeting: new episodes every week with founders, sales leaders and entrepreneurs who've built it from the ground up.
12 Minutes of Business Advice with Chris Gore | Backed by Funding Circle
Monday, September 28, 2026 • Duration 09:31
Backed by Funding Circle.
Funding Circle is business finance that backs you. Business loans, a flexible line of credit and a cashback business card for UK businesses, with a decision in as little as an hour. If you are looking for funding to take the next step, check them out here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Chris Gore went from a Liverpool council estate to 13 years in the military to the boardroom. He co-founded SPOR Group with Chris Spence, each putting in £50k, and landed an £800k deal in week six. The Maidenhead workplace technology business now looks after more than 1,500 meeting room sites across the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific, works with clients including the NHS and the NFL, and has just acquired interior design consultancy Squaredot. Chris also writes the Work Isn't Working newsletter on the future of the workplace.
Chris joins hosts Jack Frimston and Zac Thompson at Ideas Fest for 12 minutes of no-fluff business advice: the thing most founders get wrong, what to fix before anything else, and what the military taught him about accountability and running a company.
CHAPTERS
Chapters
00:00:00 Welcome to the Show: Meet Chris Gore, Co-Founder of Spore Group
00:01:04 The Cash Flow Reality Check: Why It's Priority Number One, Two, and Three
00:01:58 The Borrowing Money Masterclass: Get It Cheap and Know Your Forecast
00:02:54 Day One of Your Business: Test the Market Before You Take a Penny
00:03:44 The Growth Question: Why Scaling Isn't Always the Answer
00:04:57 Ignore the AI Slop: Why Boring Businesses Still Win
00:06:09 The Most Underrated Skill: Talking to Actual Human Beings
00:06:44 The Gary in a Van Problem: Why Systems Beat Hustle Every Time
00:08:10 Closing Thoughts: Liverpool Wins, Handshakes Matter, and People Buy from People
#BackedByFundingCircle #FundingCircle #ChrisGore #SPORGroup #IdeasFest #WorkplaceTech #SmallBusinessUK #BusinessFinance #BusinessAdvice #FounderStory #Entrepreneur #WeHaveAMeeting
Connect with Chris Gore:
* SPOR Group: https://www.wearespor.com
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgoremba/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisgore.spor
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisgorespor
Hear more from the hosts:
Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-frimston-5010177b
Zac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-thompson-33a9a39b
Brought to you by Funding Circle: business finance that backs you. See how they could back your business at https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Subscribe to We Have A Meeting: new episodes every week with founders, sales leaders and entrepreneurs who've built it from the ground up.
From Bedroom Startup to $100M Exit with Andrew Hulbert | Backed by Funding Circle
Sunday, September 27, 2026 • Duration 10:35
Backed by Funding Circle.
Funding Circle is business finance that backs you. Business loans, a flexible line of credit and a cashback business card for UK businesses, with a decision in as little as an hour. If you are looking for funding to take the next step, check them out here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Andrew Hulbert grew up on a council estate in Oxford and started Pareto Facilities Management from his bedroom at 27. He grew it to around £50m turnover and 500 staff, took it through a management buy-out and a private equity exit, and walked away at 37 with a $100M-class exit. Today he is Founder and Vice Chair of Pareto FM and Chair of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM).
Andrew joins hosts Jack Frimston and Zac Thompson at Ideas Fest to explain what buyers actually look for, why you should build your business to sell from day one, and the side of a big exit nobody warns you about. If you are a founder thinking about growth, private equity, a management buy-out or selling your business in the UK, this is the honest version.
CHAPTERS
Chapters
00:00:00 Welcome to the Show: Meet Andrew Hulbert, Dad, Farmer, and 100 Million Dollar Exit Entrepreneur
00:01:17 The Cash Flow Reality Check: Why Cash Beats Profit Every Single Time
00:02:35 The Borrowing Money Masterclass: Covenants, Interest Rates, and What You Need to Know
00:03:43 Day One of Your Business: Where Is the Money Coming From
00:05:27 The Self-Worth Warning: Why Your Business Is Not You
00:07:01 The Social Media Trap: Why Follower Count Is Overrated Business Advice
00:08:29 The Networking Masterclass: How to Win Your First Customer
00:10:17 Closing Thoughts: Get Out There and Network
#BackedByFundingCircle #FundingCircle #AndrewHulbert #ParetoFM #BusinessExit #SellingABusiness #IdeasFest #SmallBusinessUK #BusinessFinance #FounderStory #Entrepreneur #WeHaveAMeeting
Connect with Andrew Hulbert:
* Pareto FM: https://www.paretofm.com
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhulbert/
Hear more from the hosts:
Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-frimston-5010177b
Zac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-thompson-33a9a39b
Brought to you by Funding Circle: business finance that backs you. See how they could back your business at https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Subscribe to We Have A Meeting: new episodes every week with founders, sales leaders and entrepreneurs who've built it from the ground up.
James Martin's Rules for Scaling Fast | Backed by Funding Circle
Saturday, September 26, 2026 • Duration 03:18
Backed by Funding Circle.
Funding Circle is business finance that backs you. Business loans, a flexible line of credit and a cashback business card for UK businesses, with a decision in as little as an hour. If you are looking for funding to take the next step, check them out here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
James Martin left school at 14 with no qualifications and dyslexia, and built an empire anyway. He started out mowing lawns, moved into landscaping and tree surgery, then brought the first tree-moving machine to England from Illinois. That became Ruskins Tree Moving, the UK leader in large-scale tree transplanting, which he sold, bought back and sold again. Since then he has built a £30M+ commercial property portfolio, owns the Baddow Park House wedding venue, co-hosts the Baddow Park Mastermind for £2M to £20M founders and hosts the Entrepreneur Conversations podcast.
James joins hosts Jack Frimston and Zac Thompson at Ideas Fest to share his rules for scaling a business fast: the rule most founders never follow, what to fix before you try to grow, and why speed without systems can kill a good company. If you are a founder, business owner or entrepreneur trying to scale in the UK, this is the playbook from someone who has built, sold and rebuilt more than once.
Chapters
00:00:00 Welcome to the Show: Meet James Martin, Serial Entrepreneur with 48 Years of Battle Scars
00:01:10 The Cash Flow Reality Check: Why You Need to Know Your Numbers Daily
00:01:20 The Borrowing Money Masterclass: Cost, Source, and Purpose
00:01:30 Day One of Your Business: The Market Study You Can't Skip
00:01:47 What Got You Here Won't Get You There: The Best Business Advice
00:01:57 Ignore the Professionals: Why Accountants and Lawyers Give Overrated Advice
00:02:14 Trust Your Gut: The Most Underrated Business Skill
00:02:20 The Laser Beam Vision: What Separates Winners from Everyone Else
00:02:44 The Assassin Customer Strategy: How to Win Your First Sale
00:02:59 Closing Thoughts: Deep Scars, Mini Trips, and Giving Back
#BackedByFundingCircle #FundingCircle #JamesMartinEntrepreneur #ScalingABusiness #IdeasFest #SmallBusinessUK #BusinessFinance #FounderStory #Entrepreneur #PropertyInvesting #WeHaveAMeeting #Manchester
Connect with James Martin:
* Website: https://www.jamesmartinentrepreneur.com
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-martin-entrepreneur/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesmartinentrepreneur
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@James_Martin_Entrepreneur
Hear more from the hosts:
Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-frimston-5010177b
Zac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-thompson-33a9a39b
Brought to you by Funding Circle: business finance that backs you. See how they could back your business at https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk
Subscribe to We Have A Meeting: new episodes every week with founders, sales leaders and entrepreneurs who've built it from the ground up.
Related Shows Based on Content Similarities
Discover shows related to We Have A Meeting, based on actual content similarities. Explore podcasts with similar topics, themes, and formats, backed by real data.
