Running Multiple Small Businesses with Wes Venn of Buddy Cards and Red Rascal Creative

In this episode of Living the Small Business Life, the host welcomes Wes Venn, a multi-business entrepreneur and the show's cameraman! Wes shares his journey from being a radio presenter to starting a greetings card company, Buddy Fernandez, known for its 'naughty' cards. He discusses how COVID-19 led him to focus full-time on his ventures, including founding Red Rascal Creative, a company providing video ads and promotional content. Wes touches on the challenges and funny moments of running multiple businesses, his unique marketing strategies, and the value of saying 'yes' to opportunities. We also chatted about work-life balance, financial planning, and the importance of being adaptable in the small business world.00:00 Introduction to the Episode00:18 Meet Wes Venn: The Media Mutt00:41 Wes's Small Business Ventures01:37 The Impact of COVID-1902:01 Red Rascal Creative: A New Beginning02:23 Voiceover Work and Calgon Adverts02:57 Adapting to New Media Platforms03:50 The Art of Juggling Multiple Roles06:35 Challenges of Running Small Businesses08:35 The Tesco Experience14:00 Defining Success in Small Business15:10 Struggling with Work-Life Balance17:02 Weekend Work and Holiday Plans17:12 Chillfest and Celebrity Encounters17:52 Balancing Work and Personal Life18:46 Financial Planning for Freelancers19:44 Adapting to Change and Taking on Odd Jobs20:53 Marketing Strategies and the Buddy Fernandez Tour23:55 Unique Marketing and Event Filming27:42 Funny Trade Show Stories29:53 Business Mentors and Personal Philosophy31:54 Quirky Customer Requests and Theme Songs34:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts---Check out the dedicated page for the Living the Small Business Life Podcast: https://movedigital.co.uk/podcast/living-the-small-business-life/Or, connect with us in the comments below or find us on social media ⬇️https://www.instagram.com/livingthesmallbusinesslifehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/living-the-small-business-life/https://www.tiktok.com/@living.the.smallhttps://www.twitter.com/living_smblife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.