The Business Growth Show

The Business Growth Show, hosted by Adam Prosser and Jon Redding, is a UK-based podcast that dives deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, SME owners, and business experts. Each episode of The Business Growth Show explores how these individuals got started, the challenges they faced, and the key strategies they used to scale and succeed. From grassroots beginnings to established enterprises, the show offers real, actionable insights for anyone interested in business development, scaling techniques, and sustainable growth. Whether you're launching your first venture or looking to take your company to the next level, The Business Growth Show is packed with valuable lessons from those who’ve been there and done it.

The Business Growth Show is a business podcast hosted by Adam Prosser, Jon Redding, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Adam Prosser, Jon Redding hosts The Business Growth Show, a business show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Software That Revolutionises Buisness

  Aug 31, 202635 minS4

  In this episode, Adam and Jon sit down with Stuart Lee from Atlas Mapping to explore how location intelligence, spatial data and visual mapping software can help businesses make smarter decisions about growth, marketing, sales and territory planning. Atlas Mapping provides a software platform called Vision, which allows businesses to visualise their data on maps. By bringing together customer locations, demographics, competitor activity, market penetration and financial values, the platform helps companies understand where they are performing well, where opportunities exist and where smarter decisions can be made. Stuart shares how Atlas Mapping was founded 15 years ago alongside co founder John Bellamy, after they identified a need for more sophisticated territory analysis within the franchising sector. Having previously worked at a data agency, the founders saw an opportunity to build their own mapping technology and launched the business through a sweat equity arrangement, despite some early scepticism from family members. The Vision platform also helps businesses identify target customers, calculate potential revenue, analyse competitor locations and assess the strength of different territories. This is particularly valuable for franchises, gyms, service businesses, retailers and companies planning new sites or local marketing campaigns. This is a valuable episode for anyone interested in data, mapping software, franchise planning, marketing strategy, customer analysis, territory mapping, business growth, location intelligence or using smarter information to make better commercial decisions. About the hosts Adam is the founder of Active Internet Marketing, a UK digital marketing agency helping businesses improve their online visibility through SEO, paid advertising, content marketing and website development. Visit Active Internet Marketing: https://activeinternetmarketing.co.uk/ Jon is from Octopus Computers, an established technology business providing IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services and business technology solutions. Visit Octopus Computers: https://octopus-computers.com/

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  Episode #10

  Why You Can No Longer Operate In Silos with Chris and Kaz

  Aug 24, 202641 minS3

  In this episode, Adam and Jon sit down with Chris Deverson and Kaz to explore how integrated HR, health and safety, and recruitment support can help businesses grow with stronger structure, better culture and clearer compliance. Chris and Kaz discuss why many small and medium sized businesses struggle to manage people, safety and recruitment properly when these responsibilities sit alongside the day to day pressures of running the company. Rather than treating HR, health and safety, and recruitment as separate services, their approach brings everything together through one joined up model. The conversation explores why this matters for growing businesses. Government legislation, employee rights, workplace policies and safety requirements can quickly become difficult to manage, especially when business owners are trying to handle everything themselves. Chris and Kaz explain how their service gives clients a single point of contact, helping them put practical processes in place that are actually used, rather than policies that simply sit in a folder. A major theme of the episode is proactive support. Instead of stepping in only when something has gone wrong, their model is designed to help businesses identify risks early, improve training, recruit better people, strengthen retention and build internal systems that can eventually be managed by the client themselves. The discussion also looks at why some business owners see HR, recruitment and health and safety as costs rather than investments. Chris and Kaz explain how the right support can improve productivity, reduce disruption, protect the business and create a healthier working culture over time. Recruitment is another key part of the conversation. They discuss the importance of asking better interview questions, looking beyond simple skills matching and assessing whether a candidate has researched the company properly. Attitude, cultural fit and willingness to learn can often be more valuable than finding someone who already has every technical skill on paper. The episode also explores employee development. Some businesses hesitate to invest in training because of cost or fear that staff may leave. Chris and Kaz explain why professional development, mentoring and cross training can actually improve commitment, morale and continuity. When businesses rely too heavily on one person holding all the knowledge, they create risk. Strong systems and shared understanding help protect the business when people are absent or roles change. Visit Active Internet Marketing: https://activeinternetmarketing.co.uk/ Jon is from Octopus Computers, an established technology business providing IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services and business technology solutions. Visit Octopus Computers: https://octopus-computers.com/

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  Episode #11

  Why Companies Are HEMORRHAGING Cash!

  Aug 17, 202648 minS3

  In this episode, Adam and Jon sit down with Amy and James to explore how operational efficiency, better processes and human centred change can help businesses reduce costs, improve productivity and prepare for sustainable growth. Amy and James are business efficiency specialists who support organisations with process improvement, productivity and operating model design. Their work is focused on helping businesses simplify the way they operate, remove unnecessary complexity and build stronger systems that make growth easier to manage. A major theme of the episode is change management. Resistance to change often comes from change fatigue, fear of the unknown or a lack of belief that improvement will actually happen. Amy and James explain why quick wins are so important, helping teams see progress early and proving that better ways of working can be introduced without huge disruption. Their approach is bespoke and flexible. Some clients need short term cost saving support, while others require a complete review of their operating model. In every case, the aim is not to make businesses dependent on outside consultants, but to empower internal teams with the tools, confidence and understanding to sustain improvements long after the project ends. The episode also looks at why businesses often chase new technology before fixing the basics. AI and automation can be incredibly useful, but only when workflows are clear, consistent and properly understood. Amy and James discuss how companies can waste money by introducing new systems without adapting their operating model, preparing their people or understanding different levels of technological confidence across a multi generational workforce. Artificial intelligence is explored as a valuable support tool, particularly for repetitive, high volume tasks in areas such as contact centres. However, the real opportunity comes when AI allows people to spend more time solving root problems, improving the customer experience and applying creative thinking where human judgement still matters most. The conversation also covers communication and professional development. Amy and James explain why complex concepts need to be translated into relatable, practical language. Training that is too theoretical, too fast or too full of jargon often fails because people cannot connect it to the realities of their work. For change to last, it needs context, clarity and a genuine understanding of people. Amy and James also share the thinking behind their business model. Rather than building a large internal team, they have chosen to grow through a collaborative partnership network. This allows them to take on larger and more varied projects while staying flexible and focused on quality. Their professional backgrounds in retail, productivity projects, Lean and Six Sigma have shaped the way they work today. With experience across retail management, supply chain, change roles and supplier relationships, they understand how important it is to bridge communication gaps, reduce friction and make processes work better for the people who use them. About the hosts Adam is the founder of Active Internet Marketing, a UK digital marketing agency helping businesses improve their online visibility through SEO, paid advertising, content marketing and website development. Visit Active Internet Marketing: https://activeinternetmarketing.co.uk/ Jon is from Octopus Computers, an established technology business providing IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services and business technology solutions. Visit Octopus Computers: https://octopus-computers.com/

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  Episode #12

  Financial Planning Past 2026 - Sean Connolly

  Aug 10, 202638 minS3

  In this episode, Adam and Jon sit down with Sean Connolly, founder of Connolly Financial Planning in Oakham, to explore the story behind a local financial planning firm built around trust, personal service and long term client relationships. Sean shares how his career began in a completely different world. After spending around 10 years working as an electrician, he moved into financial services and eventually launched his own independent practice in January 2025. Today, Connolly Financial Planning supports clients across Rutland with investment planning, retirement planning, mortgages, wealth management and inheritance tax planning. The conversation explores why Sean has chosen to build the business around a strong local presence. Rather than focusing on larger markets such as London, the firm is committed to serving the local area through face to face advice, a prominent office location and community led events. From casino nights to seasonal gatherings, Sean explains how informal events can build goodwill and trust in a more natural way than traditional financial seminars. A key part of the conversation focuses on the structure behind the business. Sean has built a team with defined roles, including business development, administration, mortgage processing and in house paraplanning. This allows him to focus more time on client facing meetings while ensuring clients receive consistent support throughout their financial journey

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  Episode #8

  Why I Ignored the Experts - Oliver Hemsley

  Aug 3, 202633 minS3

  In this episode of the Business Growth Show, Adam and Jon speak with Oliver Hemsley, founder of Stone Soup Solutions, experienced entrepreneur and Rutland county councillor. Oliver has lived in Rutland for most of his life and has spent nearly 45 years building businesses, supporting local organisations and developing strong relationships within the community. His business journey includes landscape gardening, property management, sustainable construction and the development of environmentally conscious homes. Across each venture, Oliver has focused on honesty, trust and delivering genuine value to clients. The conversation explores Oliver’s decision to become involved in local government. Inspired by his parents and their commitment to the community, he wanted to contribute to the future of Rutland and help protect the character, identity and interests of the county. Oliver believes founders should build businesses that can operate without their constant involvement. This requires reliable systems, documented knowledge, capable people and a clear understanding of the outcome the owner is ultimately working towards. Knowledge retention is another important theme. As businesses grow and staff turnover increases, valuable experience can leave the company when an employee moves on. Oliver discusses why organisations need practical ways to capture knowledge and make it accessible to the wider team. The conversation also examines misinformation and the increasing difficulty of identifying trustworthy advice. Oliver believes people often make decisions too quickly without taking the time to verify claims. This can affect purchasing decisions, business relationships and the ability to choose the right advisers. At the centre of Oliver’s work is a genuine enjoyment of helping people progress. Whether he is supporting a startup, advising an established business or contributing to the future of Rutland, his motivation comes from seeing individuals and organisations overcome obstacles and achieve sustainable growth. This episode is ideal for entrepreneurs, startup founders, business owners and community leaders interested in business mentoring, local enterprise, succession planning, knowledge retention and building a company that can thrive beyond its founder. Hosts Adam is the founder of Active Internet Marketing, a UK digital marketing agency helping businesses improve their online visibility through SEO, AI search optimisation, paid advertising, content marketing and website development. https://activeinternetmarketing.co.uk/ Jon is from Octopus Computers, an established technology business providing IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services and business technology solutions. https://octopus-computers.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Oliver Hemsley’s background and life in Rutland 01:58 Nearly 45 years of running businesses 02:50 Becoming a Rutland county councillor 03:43 Devolution and the future of Rutland 08:13 The experience behind Stone Soup Solutions 08:43 Identifying the missing ingredients in a business 09:44 The story that inspired the Stone Soup name 12:54 Supporting startups and growing businesses 17:20 Questioning certifications and business processes 18:51 The essential qualities of a successful entrepreneur 22:00 Exit strategies and reducing founder dependency 25:40 Misinformation, trust and verifying advice 26:08 Employee turnover and the loss of business knowledge 29:44 Helping people and businesses grow

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