Hosted by Simon Ellson - Coach and Author · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 20 episodes
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Dorset Business Matters is a conversational podcast shining a light on the vibrant local business community across Dorset. Episodes feature candid chats with local business owners and entrepreneurs about the realities of running a business today, from the highs of success and innovation to the challenges of growth and sustainability. The show explores what makes Dorset a unique place to do business, celebrating the people, stories, and ideas driving the economy forward. Informal and inspiring, Dorset Business Matters offers listeners an authentic glimpse into the passion of local enterprise.
Simon Ellson - Coach and Author hosts Dorset Business Matters, a business show with 20 episodes published.
In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, Simon sits down with Lorraine Barber, founder of Wincombe Payrolls in Poole. Lorraine shares her journey from a controlled upbringing and failed RAF ambitions, through corporat
Show notesWhat does a modern Chamber of Commerce really look like? In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, Simon Ellson sits down with Ian Girling, CEO of Dorset Chamber, for a candid conversation about business, leadership, r
Show notesWhat if the advice you keep giving people is the reason nothing is changing? In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, I sit down with Sam Stone, founder of Life Coaching with Sam, for her very first podcast appearance
Show notesIf you've been telling yourself AI is "a bit like Y2K" and will quietly blow over, this episode is the wake-up call. I sit down with Simon Kinsey, founder of Sparkstone Technology and Agent Factory, for a properly unflin
Show notesMost people don’t start businesses because they’re ready. They start because something inside them says, “There’s more than this.” In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, Simon sits down with Michelle Reade, founder
Show notesIn the latest episode of Dorset Business Matters, I sat down with Rupert Holloway, founder of Conker Distillery — now 12+ years into the journey. This isn’t a “look how successful it’s been” story. It’s a real look at wh
Show notesFrom Car Dealer to Independent Finance Broker: Courage, Cashflow and Building a Business the Hard Way In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, I sit down with Chris, who made the leap from the motor trade into buildin
Show notesMarketing Without Research Is Guesswork: Lee Hill on Why SMEs Jump Too Fast In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, I’m joined by Lee Hill, founder of Runway. Lee and his team do two things. For larger businesses and
Show notesFrom Teen IT Fixer to Trusted MSP: Building OTECH with Confidence, Character and Care In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, I sit down with Kyle Sharland, founder and Managing Director of OTECH, a managed service p
Show notesFrom Garden Shed to 7,000 Sq Ft: Building Mad Mowers What started as a home-schooling project fixing broken lawnmowers in a garden shed has grown into a serious Dorset business with a 7,000 sq ft unit, commercial contrac
Show notesPhotography, Self-Doubt and Saying Yes: Building Folio Creative In this episode of Dorset Business Matters, I’m joined by Beth, founder of Folio Creative — a personal brand photographer and content creator working with f
Show notesHaving been an employee, then in a partnership, and now a Ltd company you could say Louise had done it all. She shares some great insight, from self doubt to motherhood and of course the best bit, would I do it all over
Show notesKaz is a chartered financial planner. She deals with everything all the way from mortgages up to complex tax cases, business owners selling their businesses and large inheritance tax cases. 10 years in the business and s
Show notesIn the heart of Dorset lives Domvs Estate Agents. 20 years in the making, a wealth of knowledge and insight and a very informed CEO in Polly. You'll hear the pain, frustration, delights, learnings, balancing work and mot
Show notesThis week, we feature another Dorset Business and ask Alison why and how she got started, what her biggest challenges are and what's next. Alison and her husband Steve have built their business over 8 years and are not f
Show notesMiranda and Karen, veterans of the world of journalism, but have never run a business prior to 2022. A great story, full of trials and tribulations, now in year 4 and finally feeling like they are getting a handle on the
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In this episode, we'll hear about Stuart's remarkable journey from working in the nightclub industry to a huge health scare, to becoming a trusted financial advisor, and we'll learn what it takes to build a successful in
Show notesWelcome to the premier episode of Dorset Business Matters, where we sit down with the region's most inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders to uncover the stories behind their success. Today we have an incredible gu
Show notesA Female founder with a fascinating story, this is just the first minute of the full recording, just to whet your appetite! Much more to follow in this first episode of Dorset Business Matters, launching soon! If you fol
Show notesWelcome to Dorset Business Matters — the podcast that gives Dorset business owners a voice and shares their lessons on business and on life. After coaching hundreds of business owners across the country, one thing’s alwa
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Dorset Business Matters is hosted by Simon Ellson - Coach and Author. The show is categorised under business and has published 20 episodes.
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