We Built This Business

By: Daniel Osullivan
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  • Grow your business by listening in to the stories of UK entrepreneurs! Each week Daniel Osullivan interviews UK entrepreneurs who are building their business today. Whether you're starting, building or aspiring to build a business, this podcast gives you access to experienced UK entrepreneurs and insight on how they started and grew their business. We will discuss the ups and the downs and everything in between as well as the mindset it takes to build a business. Hopefully we can all learn something along the way. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted.
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Episodes
  • EP40 - How To Start and Grow A Podcast - Alex Chisnall

    EP40 - How To Start and Grow A Podcast - Alex Chisnall
    Dec 24 2024
    In this episode of ‘We Built This Business,’ we talk with Alex Chisnall, the founder of Podpreneur and co-founder of Pod School. In this episode, Alex shares his expertise on how to start and grow a podcast for your business. As the host of the #1 rated business podcast, Screw It, Just Do It, Alex provides actionable advice, insights into the podcasting journey, and strategies to make podcasting a valuable tool for business growth. Whether you’re launching your first podcast or looking to take your show to the next level, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips. HIGHLIGHTS · Alex shares his journey into podcasting and the creation of his businesses, Podpreneur and Pod School. · Insights into overcoming the initial challenges of podcasting, including how to keep going when listener numbers are low. · Key strategies Alex used to make Screw It, Just Do It a #1 podcast within six months. · How podcasting can serve as a tool for business owners to find ideal clients and solve niche problems. · The hidden benefits of podcasting for networking, community building, and personal growth. · An introduction to Pod School: A community for podcasters to launch, grow, and succeed. PODCAST INTRODUCTION Daniel Osullivan invites business owners and industry experts onto the We Built This Business Podcast to discuss how they have built their business. We discuss how they started, their business challenges, successes, failures, and everything in between. Running a business is hard work, so why not learn from business owners who are currently building or who have built a business? PODCAST SPONSOR Team Building Experiences are a nationwide team-building company that are experts in Keeping Things Fun for companies. With a wide range of mobile events such as Game Shows, Sports Days, Crystal Challenge, and more, there is something for every company. Visit https://bit.ly/tbe-pod and quote PODCAST15 to receive 15% off your next team-building event. VALUABLE RESOURCES Alex Chisnall Website - https://podpreneur.co.uk/ Pod Skool - https://www.skool.com/podschool Screw It Just Do It Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@alexchisnall Host Website – https://webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT Episode 4 - How I Built a £6 Million Revenue Print and Promotional Business by The Age of 24 - Taylor Tassie Episode 5 - How I Built a Global Tech Events Business and Thrived in the Pandemic - Johnny Edser Episode 6 - How I Built a Digital Marketing Business and How I Exited - Alex Minchin ABOUT THE HOST Daniel Osullivan is the CEO of The Experience Specialists Group we have brands in the events, entertainment and media industries including Red Cactus Events, Team Building Experiences, Shizzoo.co, Football Zorbing UK, Nel Events and X Event Solutions. CONNECT & CONTACT Daniel Osullivan Daniel Osullivan Linkedin Page Email: daniel@webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk We Built This Business Podcast Website Podcast Linkedin Page Podcast Instagram Page Facebook Instagram Page DonationEvery week that we release an episode of We Built This Business, we give £10 to our Charity, the British Heart Foundation - https://www.bhf.org.uk/ (Started 21.05.2024; we hope to donate £520 a year).
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    45 mins
  • EP39 - How To Mentally Survive Running A Business - Simon Cusden

    EP39 - How To Mentally Survive Running A Business - Simon Cusden
    Dec 17 2024
    In this episode of ‘We Built This Business,’ we talk with Simon Cusden about how to mentally survive running a business. Simon, a coach and keynote speaker, shares his profound journey from being a professional cricketer to overcoming personal battles with addiction, PTSD, and depression. Drawing from his experiences, Simon now inspires and supports high-performing individuals and senior leadership teams in managing stress and mental health challenges. HIGHLIGHTS · Simon’s Journey: From professional cricket to rock bottom and his inspiring recovery. · The Pressure of Leadership: Why high performers often struggle with fulfillment despite outward success. · Coping Strategies: Simple yet impactful techniques to handle stress and prevent burnout. · Building Support Networks: The importance of a personal “advisory board” and how to create one. · Fulfillment vs. Achievement: Why aligning your work with what fulfills you is crucial. · Mental Survival Tools: From mindfulness to actionable steps for balancing personal and professional lives. PODCAST INTRODUCTION Daniel Osullivan invites business owners and industry experts onto the We Built This Business Podcast to discuss how they have built their businesses. We discuss how they started, their business challenges, successes, failures, and everything in between. Running a business is hard work, so why not learn from business owners who are currently building or have built a business? PODCAST SPONSOR Team Building Experiences are a nationwide team-building company and experts in Keeping Things Fun for companies. With a wide range of mobile events such as Game Shows, Sports Days, Crystal Challenge, and more, there’s something for every company. Visit Team Building Experiences and quote PODCAST15 to receive 15% off your next team-building event! VALUABLE RESOURCES Guest Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-cusden-2021 Host Website – https://webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT Episode 4 - How I Built a £6 Million Revenue Print and Promotional Business by The Age of 24 - Taylor Tassie Episode 5 - How I Built a Global Tech Events Business and Thrived in the Pandemic - Johnny Edser Episode 6 - How I Built a Digital Marketing Business and How I Exited - Alex Minchin ABOUT THE HOST Daniel Osullivan is the CEO of The Experience Specialists Group we have brands in the events, entertainment and media industries including Red Cactus Events, Team Building Experiences, Shizzoo.co, Football Zorbing UK, Nel Events and X Event Solutions. CONNECT & CONTACT Daniel Osullivan Daniel Osullivan Linkedin Page Email: daniel@webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk We Built This Business Podcast Website Podcast Linkedin Page Podcast Instagram Page Facebook Instagram Page
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    38 mins
  • EP38 - How To Train Teams To Be More Successful - Faris Aranki

    EP38 - How To Train Teams To Be More Successful - Faris Aranki
    Dec 10 2024
    EP38 - How To Train Teams and Individuals To Be More Successful – Faris Aranki In this episode of We Built This Business, Daniel Osullivan sits down with Faris Aranki, Managing Director of Shiageto Consulting. As part of our How-To mini-series, Faris shares actionable strategies on sharpening teams and individuals for strategic success. Drawing on his experience as a teacher, strategy consultant, and entrepreneur, Faris explains the importance of focus, collaboration, and clear goals in driving success. HIGHLIGHTS · The three pillars of Shiageto's methodology: IQ (ideas), EQ (emotional intelligence), and FQ (focus quotient). · Why most business strategies fail and how to get teams aligned for execution. · Techniques to improve team dynamics, including breaking silos and enhancing communication. · How shared experiences encourage collaboration and innovation within organizations. · Practical ways to balance egos while encouraging accountability and self-awareness. · Faris’s approach to unlocking creativity and generating actionable ideas through team innovation. PODCAST INTRODUCTION Daniel Osullivan invites business owners and industry experts onto the We Built This Business Podcast to discuss how they have built their business. We discuss how they started, their business challenges, successes, failures and everything in between. Running a business is hard work so why not learn from business owners who are currently building or who have built a business. PODCAST SPONSOR Team Building Experiences are a nationwide team-building company specializing in keeping things fun for companies. With a wide range of mobile events such as Game Shows, Sports Days, Crystal Challenge, and more, there is something for every company. Visit https://bit.ly/tbe-pod and quote PODCAST15 to receive 15% off your next team- building event. VALUABLE RESOURCES Guest Website - https://www.shiageto.com/ Host Website – https://webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT Episode 4 - How I Built a £6 Million Revenue Print and Promotional Business by The Age of 24 - Taylor Tassie Episode 5 - How I Built a Global Tech Events Business and Thrived in the Pandemic - Johnny Edser Episode 6 - How I Built a Digital Marketing Business and How I Exited - Alex Minchin ABOUT THE HOST Daniel Osullivan is the CEO of The Experience Specialists Group we have brands in the events, entertainment and media industries including Red Cactus Events, Team Building Experiences, Shizzoo.co, Football Zorbing UK, Nel Events and X Event Solutions. CONNECT & CONTACT Daniel Osullivan Daniel Osullivan Linkedin Page Email: daniel@webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk We Built This Business Podcast Website Podcast Linkedin Page Podcast Instagram Page Facebook Instagram Page Donation: Each episode, we donate £10 to the British Heart Foundation (https://www.bhf.org.uk/)
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    29 mins

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