Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast
by Debra Levitt
Sharing the challenges and stories of fellow business owners!My guests are business owners (with a few exceptions!) at different stages in their career. We talk about what they are doing now, the challenges they faced to get here, their advice to aspiring or existing business owners and how they maintain their own health and well being.Everyone has a story to tell and it is inspiring to here from others and recognise that no-one's ride is smooth!I'm Debra Levitt - and I work with individuals and businesses to launch and manage their podcasts.
Episodes
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S6E65: What happened to Season 6?!
Well - it's been a while! It was really bothering me that my last episode was all about what was coming up and then I just stopped. This brief episode explains why I stopped and gives some insight to how to decide whether to morph your podcast or bring it to a stop! It emphasises the importance…
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S6E64: An Introduction to Season 6
In this first episode of 2021, I talk about what you can expect from the rest of the season (season 6!). Finding your voice is increasingly important to me, the Tuesday 15:15's are restarting - the first one is Tuesday 19th January 2021 (sign up here: https://bit.ly/brc-resilience) and new…
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S5E63: Staying Mentally Healthy
Mental health was a big topic before Covid-19 yet it would be easy to push it aside as we try our best to cope with the pandemic. The reality though is that we can't. Whether we choose to consciously address it or not, our mental health is being impacted by this. As a business owner, an employer,...
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S5E62: How Do You Continue to Trade and Grow Into the Future?
This was recorded during the Coronovirus Global Pandemic in 2020. At the time of this webinar, the expectation was that we will not return to normal any time soon but we don't quite know what the future holds . For that matter, will we ever return to the normal we previously knew? If not, what…
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S5E61: Liana Fricker and Richard Woods - Ideas to Get Your Business Online
In this live recording of the Tuesday 15:15 Webinar, I am joined by Liana Fricker of the Inspiration Space and Richard Woods of LEADGEN as they take questions from the audience to generate ideas on how to get your business online. If you'd like to hear about upcoming Tuesday 15:15's and find out...
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S5E60: Sam Gold & Rebecca Trudgett
Sam Gold of Gold HR and Rebecca Trudgett of Switchfoot Accunting join for this live webinar held during the Covid-19 global pandemic. Addressing some of the HR and Finance concerns of businesses at a time when the world around us was changing rapidly and many were trying to understand their…
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S5E59: Penny Power OBE & Richard Woods: Business Advice
In this episode, I'm joined by Penny Power OBE and Richard Woods as they answer questions and provide inspiration to a live audience on this webinar.
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S5E58: Richard Woods & Robin Waite: Inspiration & Advice
This episode, the first in the latest Season - is all about helping business owners find their feet and figure out how to get their business going or keep it going as we try to navigate the new and uncharted waters of the Covid-19 world! Richard Woods, Founder of LEADGEN and Robin Waite, the...
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S4E57: Vanessa Ugatti: In Conversation
This week's conversation is with Vanessa Ugatti - the True Worth Expert. Vanessa explains that certain personality types have difficulty in making sure they are getting their true worth when working with clients. She was one of them so knows first hand the challenges that they face. Vanessa talks...
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S4E56: Janine Esbrand: In Conversation
In this episode, I'm in conversation with Janine Esbrand - career and executive coach and Founder of Lightbox Coaching. Janine qualified as a lawyer and shortly after qualifying went on a life changing trip to Africa. After this she began seeking something that would help her give back and...
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S4E55: Pete Wilkinson: In Conversation
This week I'm in conversation with Pete Wilkinson. Pete is the founder of Reclara - a tool that helps keep everyone from CEO down aligned to the same objectives and moving in the same direction. Pete and I speak about how he initially developed the 1-3-5 plan and uses it in his business life and...
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S4E54: Tina Boden: In Conversation
Tina is The Tiny Troubleshooter, The B&B Keeper and co-founder of MicroBiz Matters Day. Tina is a strong advocate of micro business, looking after your mental health and doing what you need to make ends meet. In our conversation we talk about the need to give more focus to the mental health of...
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S4E53: Craig Goldblatt: In Conversation
Craig takes us from the Amazon to Burkina Faso to our own lives. Speaking to Craig - his passion for helping people with their courage and their confidence by cultivating their inner strength comes through so strongly in our conversation. Craig shares his story of moving from sales to becoming a...
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S4E52: Richard Dwyer- Part 3
Here it is - the final part of my conversation with Richard Dwyer where we get on to the subject of how he manages his overall well-being. Some of the topics we cover are: Daily habits and morning ritual Learning from others Meditation Power breaks and productivity pockets The power of sleep and...
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S4E51: Richard Dwyer: In Conversation Part 2
In this second part of our conversation, Richard talks about his love of all things Disney, going for business training at The Disney Institute, his graduation ears and how impressed he has always been with the experience they create. We talk about the importance of people in any organisation,...
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S4E50: What In Store in Season 4!
In this episode, I let you in on what to expect from Season 4 - there's a few changes (including the artwork!), tell you what's been happening since the end of Season 3 and generally set the scene for this upcoming Season. I talk about an amazing venue I've used recently - Woodhaven Inspirational...
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S3E49: Linda Huckle & Gemma Storey: In Conversation
Previously I have released excerpts from these interviews as part of the #MicroBizMatters 7 Day Podcast. These are the full interviews with Gemma Storery (Infinity Creative) and Linda Huckle (Linda Huckle Training). We talk about their businesses, definitions of success, microbusiness and what…
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S3E48: 5 Ways, Beautiful Pens & Automation
In this episode, I am in conversation with 3 different business owners. Nell Op de Beeck, Mandy Dineley and Jake Liddell. Nell and Jake are speaking to me about what they will be speaking about in the key note speech along with Richard Woods at the Hampshire Business Expo on Tuesday, 26 February...
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S3E47: Richard Dwyer: In Conversation
Richard is the Founder & CEO of Flair Gymnastics and co-founder of Kidz Impact. In this episode, Richard and I speak about his journey to building a successful career as a stuntman while also building Flair Gymnastics. Told by his careers advisor that he couldn't become a stuntman as that…
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S3E46: Micro Lead Gen Summit with Richard Woods
On February 26, the Hampshire Business Expo takes place at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. I've teamed up with Richard Woods - Lead Gen Academy, Nell Op de Beeck - Action Coach and Jake Liddell - WP Aid to build up to the event. Richard, Nell and Jake are presenting the Key Note…
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S3E45: Does Personality Have A Place In Business?
Over the past week, a few things happened - nothing major - but today it all came together and made me ask the question - Does Personality Have A Place In Business? I'd love to know your thoughts - so why not join the conversation on the Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast Facebook page:...
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S3E44: Lenka Lutonska- In Conversation Season 3 Episode 44
This week I’m in conversation with Lenka Lutonska. Lenka is one of the leading mindset and business strategists for female entrepreneurs in Europe today. She came to the UK from Slovakia at the age of 19, £30 in her pocket, barely any English and tells me that she was rebelling. She finds a job…
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S1E43: Tina Boden & Richard Woods
In this episode, I touch base with Tina Boden one week after #MicroBizMatters Day where she spent 8 hours interviewing approximatly 30 guests! Tina and I talk about the day itself, what will happen between now and 2020! She also asks that - if you've seen Tony Robinson OBE - say hi as he is...
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S3E42: When Plans Go Awry
In this episode, I share with you the challenges that I faced while putting out #MicroBizMatters - 7 Day Podcast. I wanted to share this with you as I don't often share the challenges I face in my own business. This is specifically about processes, timing, setting boundaries and generally coping!...
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S3E41: #MicroBizMatters Day - Ladies over lunch, Richard Woods & Mandy Dineley
In this last episode before the day itself, I cover the schedule for the day, Tina & Tony talk in more detail about the Ladies over Lunch session leading on to Tina being hangry. Mandy Dinely and Richard Woods share their #IGave11 and Richard Woods is touchingly open about himself and success.…
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S3E40: #MicroBizMatters Day - Makers, Creators & Manufacturers, #IGave11 from Anita Brightley-Hodges and Networks
In tonight's episode, we hear from Tina and Tony about Network of Networks sessions and how the different networks work together, we touch again on #StartUp2019 and then move on to talk about the wide range of people in the Makers, Creators and Manufacturers session. I speak to Anita...
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S3E39: #MicroBizMatters Day - Guests on the day, Linda Huckle's #1Gave11
Among the guests on the day, Paul Uppal - Small Business Commissioner will be there as will Charlie Mullins OBE - long time supporter of #MicroBizMatters Day and CEO & Founder of Pimlico Plumbers. We talk about late payments and viewing the Youtube Channel, StartUp 2019 and Small Business…
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S3E38: #MicroBizMatters Day - Young Entrepreneurs, Jennifer Corcoran, Cathy Richardson & Gemma Storey on Success
We talk young entrepreneurs, the definition of success and hear from Jennifer Corcoran, Gemma Storey and Cathy Richardson about their versions. There will be young entrepreneurs in the Guildhall and they'll be interviewed by Tony during the day so we can find out what their businesses are and how...
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S3E37: #MicroBizMatters Day - the day itself, Jake Liddell on #IGave11, Onesies
In this episode, Tony and Tina talk about what the day is really like, Jake Liddell shares his plans to support other microbusinesses with an #IGave11, onesies in Hull, the entertainment at the end of the day, friendships made and what it's like running an event that is streamed live! Why not…
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S3E36: #MicroBizMatters Day - 6 Days to go!!
In today's episode, we rejoin the conversation talking to Tony & Tina about #PayIn30, #Indie25ER and #PowerofPlenty. Microbusinesses represent 95% of the businesses in the UK. Originally falling in the SME category, they have now been recognised as different entities with different needs to SMEs.…
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S3E35: #MicroBizMatters Day - An Introduction to #MicroBizMatters
Microbusinesses represent 95% of the businesses in the UK. Originally falling in the SME category, they have now been recognised as different entities with different needs to SMEs. A microbusiness has between 0 and 9 employees with a turnover of less than £2m per year. Co-founders of the...
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S2E34: Dr Arpinder Bansi- In Conversation
Arpinder and I had started our conversation only to find that there was interference on the call which made it difficult to hear so we had to reschedule. It turns out that that the noise was a blessing in disguise as, rather than attempt another call we managed to meet at the St. Pancras...
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S2E33: Mindy Gibbins-Klein: In Conversation
This week, I'm in conversation with Mindy Gibbins-Klein. She is the multi-award winning founder of REAL Thought Leaders, The Book Midwife® and Panoma Press. She has presented to and coached over 50,000 leaders and entrepreneurs in 18 countries. Mindy and I talk about her journey to the UK…
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S2E32: Dayne Shuda - In Conversation
This week I'm in conversation with Dayne Shuda. Dayne is the owner and founder of Ghost Blog Writers. Dayne always wanted to be in business for himself and when he left university, started his own business. It wasn't working and he realised he had to let the business go. He took a job in a…
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S2E31: In Conversation at the Lead Gen Summit
This week I am in conversation with 9 business owners (plus hearing from 3 speakers)! As Small Business Saturday is coming up, this seemed the ideal time to share the mini-interviews I did at Richard Woods' Lead Gen Summit in October. Each business owner shares what they have found (or are still...
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S2E30: In Conversation with Tony Robinson OBE
This week I am in conversation with Tony Robinson OBE. Tony is a champion of Micro Businesses and, along with his business partner, co-founded the #MicroBizMatters movement along with Tina Boden. Tony talks about his life generally but also his show The Micro Myths and Magic Show. He is a strong...
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S2E29: In Conversation with Elaine Gosden
This week, I am in conversation with Elaine Gosden of Blue Gnu Consulting. This is a particularly special conversation because, as well as talking about her work - Elaine shares her story of losing her partner when he was involved in a helicopter crash in a war zone 15 years ago. We talk about…
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S2E28: In Conversation with Moira Martin
I was really interested in speaking to Moira because, in her role as Director at Kelly's Storage Charity Events, they take a very different approach to supporting charities. Moira shares how they are able to give 100% of the revenue from an event to the named charity, the unexpected side benefit…
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S2E27: In Conversation with Elroy 'Spoonface' Powell
I spoke with Elroy 'Spoonface' Powell over the summer. Spoon has enjoyed international fame with the dance music project, Black Legend. The group’s reworking of the Barry White classic "You See the Trouble with Me" reached the top of the UK charts, selling more than a million copies worldwide. We...
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S2E26: In Conversation with Jennifer Hamley
Is there anything more inspirational than seeing a woman in her element, full of confidence and having the time of her life? I’m in conversation with Jennifer Hamley. She celebrate women with handbags & accessories that are celebrated as totems of fun & confidence. Jen's journey on the surface is...
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S2E25: In Conversation With Richard Maybury
Richard is known as ‘Mr Productivity’ by many of his clients. He is the owner of Attitude Solutions, a specialist training business focused on enabling people to measurably improve the way they manage their critical results and competing priorities within high volume, high velocity workloads....
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S2E24: In Conversation with Claire Leigh
Claire Leigh started her boutique business just over 4 years ago with a small credit card loan holding ‘gift parties’ in people’s houses. She now has an award winning shop in St.John’s Village, Woking turning over in excess of £200,000. Claire shares her story of how she went from gift parties to...
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S2E23: Reflections, International Podcast Day & Drive to Digital 2018
This week is a little different as I reflect on the themes that have come out of my conversations so far, a look at some of the conversation around International Podcast Day and key takeaways from the Drive to Digital 2018. For more information on International Podcast Day and to find replays of...
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S2E22: In Conversation with Geraldine Joaquim
Geraldine spent 20+ years working for a large corporation as an international marketing consulting - travellling all over the world. As a 'side hustle', she also ran her own tour operator specialising in South African diving and safaris. As a mother with a young family, various animals and a...
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S2E21: In Conversation with James Sinclair
James set up his first business while he was still in school - he had to hire a driver (his grandfather) to take him to events as he couldn't drive himself! From his early magic shows, James has built one of the largest entertainment businesses in the UK. We speak about James' journey, his…
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S2E20: In Conversation with Rhiannon Ford
Divorce is not something that we speak about very often unless it is impacting us or someone close to us. It made a change to talk about it with Rhiannon and really gain an insight into her business, how it evolves, the challenges she sees people facing as they deal with a relationship that may…
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S2E19: In Conversation with James Thompson
I met with James Thompson - Managing Director of the award winning Spokes of Bagshot, IoD (Institute of Directors) Director of the Year 2017 in Spokes on a sweltering July day. I was delighted to discover that James is super easy to speak to, interesting and inspirational plus - a real bonus here…
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S1E18: In Conversation With Daniel Priestley
Daniel Priestley is a key person of influence and also dedicated to making a dent in the world. Australian but now based in London, Daniel is a best selling author and co-founder of Dent Global. Dent run accelerators to guide entrepreneurs through the pain of the entrepreneurial journey. We talk...
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S1E17: In Conversation with Alison Edgar
Alison is one of those people who you just can't help wanting to listen to! Her enthusiasm is infectious When talking to the Entrepreneur's Godmother, you might expect there to be some talk of wands and tiaras but would you expect Golf and The Godfather to come up as well? I didn't! Alongside…
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S1E16: In Conversation with Suzie Volkes-Smith
Speaking to Suzie is pure joy - her enthusiasm and belief about what she does can't be contained. Suzie shares who she helps and why as well as her own story from being a shy quiet child to an adult who was using partying as way to feel bolder. She realised this wasn't what she wanted her life to...
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Sharing the challenges and stories of fellow business owners!My guests are business owners (with a few exceptions!) at different stages in their career. We talk about what they are doing now, the challenges they faced to get here, their advice to aspiring or existing business owners and how they maintain their own health and well being.Everyone has a story to tell and it is inspiring to here from others and recognise that no-one's ride is smooth!I'm Debra Levitt - and I work with individuals and businesses to launch and manage their podcasts.
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