Hosted by Adam Kene · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 28 episodes
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Ever wondered what it really takes to grow a small or medium-sized business? In each episode, we dive deep into the stories, strategies, and secrets of innovative leaders in the SME world. From overcoming challenges to celebrating wins, this is your inside look into what drives success in today’s fast-paced business landscape. 🔑 Key insights 🌟 Real stories from real business owners ⚡ Actionable advice for entrepreneurs & leaders 💡 Fresh perspectives on industry trends Hosted by Adam Kene, the CEO of Kene Partners and Co-Founder of OPUS. Contact us: hello@behindthesme.co.uk Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-t... Connect on other platforms: https://linktr.ee/behindthesme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adam Kene hosts Behind the SME, a business show with 28 episodes published.
Behind the SME with Rahan Arif, Co-founder of BossUp AI is moving from tool to teammate, and that changes what leadership looks like inside an SME. In this episode of Behind the SME, Adam Kene speaks with Rahan Arif, a s
Behind the SME with Evgeny Shadchnev, Founder of Makers, CEO coach and author specialising in leadership transitions. In this episode of Behind the SME, host Adam Kene sits down with Evgeny Shadchnev, founder of Makers a
Behind the SME with Leanne Maskell, 5x best-selling author, coach and Director at ADHD Works. In this episode of Behind the SME, host Adam Kene speaks with Leanne Maskell - author, coach, and Director at ADHD Works - abo
Behind the SME with Michael, Co-Founder of Community Wolf. What if public safety could be crowdsourced and improved with the power of AI? In this episode of Behind the SME, host Adam Kene speaks with Michael Houghton - e
Behind the SME with Athena Peppes, Futurist and Economist, Advisor at BossUp.AI and Director of Futures at Beacon Thought Leadership What if you could see disruption coming and turn it into opportunity? In this episode o
Behind the SME with Mike Jones, CTO of LoveHolidays From turning a £5 million turnaround story into a £2.2 billion exit to steering a travel brand through the chaos of COVID, Mike Jones has built a career on turning comp
Behind the SME with Nicole Spencer, MD of RMC & Board Member at FESPA UK From navigating self-doubt at breakfast in a room full of technical jargon, to earning respect and building trust as a new face in the factory, Nic
Behind the SME with Steve Peralta, Co-Founder of Unmind, cultural advisor, and leadership coach. From redefining psychological safety as a strategic advantage, to exposing why leader well-being is the single biggest pred
Behind the SME with Steve Morris, Senior Leader at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). From helping startups transform Tupperware-box prototypes into world-ready products, to guiding 800+ SMEs a year through autom
Behind the SME with Erika Robinson, UK General Manager at Constant Contact and Founder of PICNIC. From building a thriving soft play business while raising two small children, to leading the UK arm of a digital marketing
Behind the SME with Alex Merry, Founder of TEDxClapham and Public Speaking Coach at MicDrop From knocking on doors as a sales rep to helping leaders own global stages, Alex Merry’s journey is rooted in storytelling, tena
Behind the SME with Lyndsay Mason, Founder and CEO of For The Creators. From climbing the corporate ladder to launching two purpose-led businesses, Lyndsay Mason’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention and relentless
Behind the SME with Tom Parsons, Founder of Aetha Design. From Dyson engineer to launching his own design studio, Tom Parsons has always believed great products come from asking the right questions. In this episode of Be
Behind the SME with Tom Kennard, CEO of Pragma Holis. What happens when a consultancy puts people before process — and still delivers world-class outcomes? In this episode of Behind the SME, we sit down with Tom Kennard,
Behind the SME with George Hosegood, Founder & Director at Trailpoint. What does it really take to build a successful business – and what happens when you do things differently from the start? In this episode of Behind t
Behind the SME with Stuart Lotherington, Managing Director at SBR Consulting. What makes a high-performing sales team – and how can SMEs build one? In this episode of Behind the SME, we sit down with Stuart Lotherington,
Behind the SME with Will Newland, founder and MD of SoBold. What happens when you skip the corporate ladder and go straight into starting your own company? In this episode of Behind the SME, we sit down with Will Newland
Behind the SME with Tim Gray, Owner & Managing Director of Dairi-Pak. What does it take to build a business that stands the test of time? In this episode of Behind the SME, we sit down with Tim Gray, the driving force be
Behind the SME with Arabella Dupont, Co-Founder & Director of The Bridal Beauty Co. How do you turn years of industry expertise into a thriving business? In this episode of Behind the SME, we sit down with Arabella Dupon
Behind the SME with Former Banking Exec, Jonathan Beebe What happens when a senior banking leader transitions from global finance to advising SMEs? In this episode of Behind the SME, we sit down with Jonathan Beebe, a fo
Evgeny Shadchnev
author of Startup CEO Succession · Makers Academy
1 appearance on this show
Leanne Maskell
ADHD coach, author, advocate for neurodiversity · ADHD Works
1 appearance on this show
Mike Jones
attorney, entrepreneur, serial business founder · Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School at Illinois State University
1 appearance on this show
Steve Morris
host of the Peace, Power & Purpose Podcast · Manufacturing Technology Centre
1 appearance on this show
Erika Robinson
UK General Manager · Constant Contact
1 appearance on this show
Tom Parsons
Director of Sales and Origination · Aetha Design
1 appearance on this show
Tim Gray
Strategic Communications Advisor · International Museum of World War II
1 appearance on this show
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Behind the SME is hosted by Adam Kene. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 28 episodes.
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