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Show Notes In This Episode… Playing with bows and arrows can be fun Danielle Brown is a double Paralympic gold medalist in archery and three time World Champion. She also won a gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, where she was the first disabled athlete to represent England in an able-bodied discipline. Currently Danielle holds all 12 Paralympic world records, and was ranked world number 1 for her entire career. Whilst competing at a world class level Danielle also attained a first class law degree. Danielle achieved heights that others didn’t even realise were possible until she did it, setting the standards for others and proving that disability is no bar to achieving. The Golden Sugar Lump - It’s not how you start… it’s how you finish! Best advice – Small, Regular and Grande Small – Be Passionate Regular – Work Hard Grande – Never Give Up Tips Jar Performance journal – have a goal and review it! Fancy some mo

Show Notes In This Episode… From the Art of War to the Art of Business Former US Infantry Commander from Westpoint, in charge of troops and millions of dollars worth of equipment, Clay’s eclectic professional life has taken him from the trenches to the boardroom, from motivating combat troops to motivating corporate,  staff and individuals to achieve more. Clay brings an intimate and thought-provoking approach to personal-development, sales training, and leadership development. The Golden Sugar Lump - Winning is an Attitude – look after your attitude Everyday is a holiday – Everyday is a feast Best advice – Small, Regular and Grande Small – but this isn’t small – Know Yourself – what you are selling what need you are servicing Regular – Understand your customer intimately – know why your best customer is your best Grande – Enjoy what you are doing, if not stop or change! Tips Jar Think Social – not social m

Show Notes In This Episode… The entrepreneur… ON FIRE! In November 1982, Harun Rabbani got his first taste of entrepreneurship. His job was to assist his dad in their family curry house in serving, selling, marketing and advertising their business. He was only 12 years old. When the business failed after a couple of years, he went onto help other curry house owners. After his Economics degree, he worked in sales and marketing for two corporate giants in the medical devices industry and set up his first business in 2002. His journey in entrepreneurship has been a rollercoaster of a ride taking from success to failure to success.   Today, he is the creator of UnTangled FM, a fast growing internet radio station and is building several online communities that are transforming the lives of thousands of people across the globe. He believes that most businesses fail because they do not understand the true reason why they exist and their vision does not reflect the depth of potential their cre

Show Notes In This Episode… The entrepreneur… ON FIRE! John Lee Dumas is the Founder and Host of EntrepreneurOnFire, an award winning Podcast revealing the journey of today’s most inspiring Entrepreneurs 7-days a week. EntrepreneurOnFire generates over $250,000 a month in revenue & offers a free 15-day course on Podcasting at FreePodcastCourse.com.   With over 1 million unique listens a month, EntrepreneurOnFire has inspired Fire Nation to take control of their life and take the Entrepreneurial leap. Are YOU prepared to ignite? The Golden Sugar Lump - “Try not to become a person of success but become a person of value” Best advice – Small, Regular and Grande Small – “if you want to BE …. DO!” Regular – “Give FREE, Give VALUE, Be Consistent” Grande – “Get more done by 9am than others do all day” Tips Jar GIVE VALUE Coffee Shop Book Shelf Podcast Launch: A complete guide to launching y

Show Notes In This Episode… Authenticity in business show up & make a difference Molly believes that to be a success in business you must connect the head, heart and soul of a company and by working with CEO’s, Leaders and Managers, achieve sustainable profits by developing their people. Molly has the gift of making the complex simple and has allowed her to become recognised as a Leading Authority on Leadership and Cultural Transformation.     Currently one of 8 ‘visionaries’ exploring models on the new economic paradigm, Molly has been involved in projects where she took some of the top 1% of CEO’S to Nepal and other remote areas of the world involving them with the local communities/tribes to take the learning back to the working environment. “Leadership is all about the ability to show up and allow everyone around you to step forth.” Molly Harvey The Golden Sugar Lump - Don’t Talk About it – Just BE it! Best advice – Small, Reg

Show Notes In This Episode… Life is a series of failures… But not letting go Kris shares his biggest learnings  from his world class athletics career, speaking career, speaking career and business life that have helped made him the huge success that he is today. Former 400m sprinter and relay runner, Kriss is a Gold and Silver medallist at the very highest level medalling at world championships, Olympic level, commonwealth and European championships.     A world class motivational speaker and TV personality including “record breakers” and “question of sport” to name a few. Kriss is an experienced coach and helps people to be their best in business and life. The Golden Sugar Lump - Passion and purpose. Forge a new beginning and live up to your name. “The past is for reference, NOT for residence” Best advice – Small, Regular and Grande Small –  let go, hold on , take on  – “when the gap opens, climb into that spa

Show Notes Roundup from your hosts… David, Mike & Leon – on the first 20 episodes This round up podcast takes you through the highlights and the lowlights of creating a new podcast show – launching it and the learnings taken from the first 20 episodes. Your hosts Dave, Mike and Leon give a very humourous and honest insight into why they are doing the podcasts and what it has given them as a result of completing the shows.   Listen in and please link back to the podcasts that you haven’t heard before or review the ones you have listened to before and want to now listen to again – the links are all here for you to use – making life easy.

Show Notes In This Episode… Overcoming a brain tumour to International confidence coach Our guest today is a confidence coach, Author of Fabulous Impact and International professional speaker who helps boost her clients’ impact, communication and media skills. She’s worked as a television and radio presenter on ITV and Sky One, LBC, BBC  Radio London and on fashion guru Lynne Franks radio station Viva Radio.   In 2001 she was given devastating news that she had a brain tumour and may not survive. Her focus, positive approach and winning mindset got her through this by using her own techniques which she gives to her clients and audiences to help them make positive change. The Golden Sugar Lump - “Get busy living” from the film Shawshank Redemption Best advice – Small, Regular and Grande Small –  STOP WORRYING ! Regular – focus on what you really want in your life. Failure is not an option. Grande – “get up, get out, get going”

Show Notes In This Episode… The Events Go-getting Marketing Mum-preneur! The Power of Networking and how you can reach your goals through sharing some simple techniques. In this session learn how you can apply these when you’re next out at a networking event.   How Pushpa’s adversity as a young lady allowed her to go after what she wanted and was able to build her life skills through reading, where she was able to look beyond her current environment knowing there was more for her in life, resulting in her going through the journey of A Levels and University. Pushpa explains how her chance coming together with Students at her university accommodation lead her to goals she was later able to act on and achieve. Hear how as a mother (or parent) you can still go after your dreams as an entrepreneur, Pushpa breaks down the paradigms of being held back because of children. Pushpa gives you some great techniques in how to network better and how you can communicate with people at events so that

Show Notes In This Episode… Family Businesses Rock and How to Fill your Fridge! 43% of businesses are family run – this is serious stuff Peter has had six family businesses: three are stunning successes, but more importantly three were fantastic failures and he honestly can say he learned far more from failure than success! Peter has experienced the joy of success but also knows the despair of losing everything …All three of his current businesses are a financial success and more importantly a family success – which for him is the most important success of all.   In thirty five plus years in business, over the last 17 years specifically helping family businesses of all shapes, sizes and descriptions, the family members have consistently told him that their 5 key challenges are: Different generations viewing the business in vastly different ways How to maximise and protect their livelihood Not enough money at the end of the month Poor relationships particularly amongst family me

Show Notes In This Episode… Ancient wisdom – Modern wisdom Romilla speaks about, and trains people in the methodology she used to actualise her brainchild, the international best-selling ‘NLP for Dummies®’ which has been translated into 12 languages and has gone to its 3rd edition.    The methodology she uses is a powerful blend of the science of the mind and emotions with ancient wisdom from Hawaii. The Golden Sugar Lump - “I am woman, I am invincible, I am strong” Best advice – Small, Regular and Grande Small –  “do what makes your soul sing” Regular – “make a road map and plan for pit stops along the way” Grande – “plan what you want in the context of what makes your heart” Tips Jar “STOP !….. take time to breathe and get in touch with what makes your soul sing” Coffee Shop Book Shelf The dark side of the light chasers by Debby Ford Urban Shaman by Serge Ka

Show Notes In This Episode… From The Battlefield to Barbados Rory Mackenzie is an adventurer by heart who has successfully managed to make adventuring his trade too.Rory was a combat medical technician in the Army, serving for 10 years, unfortunately while on deployment he was severely wounded in a road side bomb in Basra in 2007 where he had his right leg traumatically amputated. After several years of rehabilitation Rory set of on his maiden adventure with 5 other blokes they successfully rowed across the Atlantic Ocean raising over a million pounds for armed forces charities.   Rory has now left the forces and is active on the speaking circuit, sharing his stories with the aim to inspire and inject a sense of perspective. The Golden Sugar Lump - Part one – CAN’T has one too many letters – it should be CAN Part two – Don’t waste your time on this planet! Best advice – Small, Regular and Grande Small –  Have leeway with what you do – be flex

Show Notes In This Episode… How to legally murder your competition online… A renowned #1 best selling business author, online marketing strategist and international speaker who has helped famous national and international brands like Centre Parcs, and Tefal to connect he hearts of their customers using the internet… he’s a genius at creating floods of customers, for businesses of any size.    From the podcast the YBFG community will get lots of value and his top tips for using email marketing to grow your businesses. The Golden Sugar Lump - “Get things done and have some fun along the way” Best advice – Small, Regular and Grande Small –  Send out a weekly email Regular – automate that process, so you are not doing that work. Grande – www.cfhdocmail.com … allows you to send out documents or postcards for 35p per card etc. Tips Jar Start by capturing the contact details of ANYBODY ! Coffee Shop Book Shelf Clau

Show Notes In This Episode… Accountants Don’t Bite! This former corporate accountant and now “friendly” accountant helps people to understand how they can have a better relationship with their accountant so that they have more time, less stress, and as a result… make more money !   Anna is a woman on a mission and in her books, and talks she shares her expertise in easy to understand, jargon free ways. The Golden Sugar Lump - “Go for it – use your earning potential.” Best advice – Small, Regular and Grande Small –  What will give you joy in your business – write it down, draw it – how does it feel? Regular – What is holding you down, what is your block? Grande – Who can you ask for help – remember you can offer to barter your skills if necessary Tips Jar Go for what makes you happy even if it terrifies you Coffee Shop Book Shelf The inspiring journeys of women entrepreneurs  by  Jane

Show Notes In This Episode… We meet the UK’s first Official and real titled “Dr Happiness” Andy Cope is a doctor of happiness (happiness expert) and a best selling childrens author after making decisions in his life that have made a real and measurable difference. He challenges you to drop your “to-do” list and work on your “to-be” list. By being happy and more positive you will achieve more and be liked by more people, because everyone prefers to work alongside a positive person. The Golden Sugar Lump - “Work hard and enjoy your 4000 weeks on the planet.” Best advice – Small, Regular and Grande Small –  If you walk within 10ft of someone you must smile at them, and if they walk within 5ft of you, you must make eye contact and say hello” ….. the ripple effect takes place when you make someone happy and they go into the world and make others happy. “happiness truly does rub off” Regular – mak

Show Notes In This Episode… The business growth coach 13 years as a senior manager and leader taught Julie that…. A former submariner, Alan S Adams followed his passion for business when he launched Horizons Consultants four years ago. Author of the Amazon bestselling book Survive to Thrive, Alan is a Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner, holds a degree in International Disaster Engineering and Management, and is one of the Government’s Top 50 Growth Voucher Advisors as well as a qualified and approved Growth Accelerator coach. Best of all though, he’s helped business owners across the length and breadth of the UK to maximise their profits, develop a business which works for them, and ultimately fulfill their dreams.   He’s working on his second book as we speak and this has seen him interview some of the leading lights of commerce, enterprise and industry. From Innocent’s Richard Reed to Peninsula’s Peter Done, he’s gleaned some killer insigh

Show Notes In This Episode… From Social Worker to Entrepreneur 13 years as a senior manager and leader taught Julie that…. The main challenges that get in the way of performance and results in organisations usually involve poor relationships, lack of trust, inflexible behaviour, weak management and leadership and poor team working……That’s why she spent years helping organisations to sort these issues…either directly through delivering training and coaching OR by certifying trainers to use powerful tools such as DiSC® and NLP. Julie helps people to reflect upon their own thinking, in ways that makes them “mush” more effective.   Julie set up her first training and coaching company in 2002 and then created Academy of High Achievers with her partner Tony Burgess in February 2004. As Global partners of Inscape (Inscape is now owned by John Wiley & Sons) they certify coaches and trainers and deliver in-house training. The Golden Sugar Lump - “

Show Notes In This Episode… From Business Coach to LinkedIn Franchisor Top Business Coach, LinkedIn Trainer & Coach and now Franchisor of 3 Degrees Social – the first National Franchise of World class LinkedIn Trainers & Coaches. Andy dives into the benefits of using LinkedIn, whether you’re a beginner or if you’ve already signed up but not taken any real action using it.   Learn how through using LinkedIn over a 4 year period as an early adopter Andy took his skills from Coaching to selling LinkedIn workshops and then ultimately taking this into his franchise with his partner Mary. As a result of putting in the work and becoming the go to person on LinkedIn hear how this has driven opportunities nationwide and Internationally in Monaco, Dubai, Australia. Hear how Andy gets through his challenges by using the Jim Rohn quote “Learn to earn, work smarter not harder”. The Golden Sugar Lump - “Massive Action x the Right Stuff x Consistency = Results” B

Show Notes In This Episode… The Email Marketing Pro, whose journey started as a 12 year old Entrepreneur Nathan Started his first business aged 12 whilst at school And to this day he Still runs that same business – Future Visions – helping businesses to generate more leads and sales online He works with businesses ranging from small accountancy firms to international franchises on 4 continents   He speaks in schools on entrepreneurship and goal-setting, and to businesses on the topics of online marketing and business lessons from a 12 year-old Email marketing is his speciality, covered in his recent book ‘Delivered: The No-nonsense Guide to Successful Email Marketing’ From the podcast the YBFG community will get lots of value and his top tips for using email marketing to grow your businesses.  The Golden Sugar Lump - “Living a few years of your life like most people won’t, so you can spend the rest of your life like most people won’t” Best advic

Show Notes In This Episode… The Entrepreneur we all want to be! A colourful, pragmatic, direct, “SUCCESSFUL”, fun loving, and caring guy who has turned his life around. Bullied at school as a child, he turned it all around to have a life that he lives through “Energy, Context and Purpose !”.  A failed accountant who fell into the building trade. As CEO turned round the fortunes of a long established family property restoration business with the simple ethos of “making London beautiful”…. And man did he succeed. Dabbling in software, financial services, the music industry and more, Frank has built fun and passion and purpose into every business he runs or helps. A mentor to business owners Frank can be blunt and does not suffer fools lightly, but also is one of the most liked people I know for his sincere desire to help and support business owners, and “make a difference” in all he does. Courageous does not begin to describe this bloke! The Go