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Coutts Entrepreneurs
Every successful entrepreneur has a unique story about their experience in growing and managing their business. For the first time we have approached just a few of our clients to share their personal stories via podcast. From the ups and downs, and the dos and don'ts, these podcasts give a candid and fascinating insight into the journey of the entrepreneur. To hear these stories in more detail, click the links to download the 10 minute or 30 minute versions.
Michael Hayman
In this podcast, Mike Southon meets Michael Hayman, CEO of PR company The Communication Group. He has marshalled the brands of many large businesses and political parties through reputational crises, and suggests that often the personal brand of entrepreneurs is inextricably linked with their companies. That means the buck stops with you, and Michael's here to explain what that means for your business.
Emma Willis
The Face Value report examines personal branding- so let's ask a simple question: are you proud enough of your work to put your own name above your premises? Emma Willis is. She's the only female shirt-maker on London's world-famous Jermyn Street; and through a dedication to quality and style has carved out an enviable reputation and developed a thriving design house.
Helena Hudson
Helena Hudson is a classic second-time round entrepreneur. After a successful city career and a break for her children, Helena and her husband decamped to Brighton for a better life. And they’ve found it: Helena runs The Real Eating Company, a chain of three deli-cafés on the South Coast, with more in the pipeline. With no previous experience and nothing more than a good idea, listen on to find out how she’s done it.
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Judy Naaké
Judy Naaké is the ultimate saleswoman, and has earned her living pounding the streets, first as a cigarette-selling glamour-girl, and then building up her own business selling self-tanning products. Hard graft and a dedication to customer service means Judy is the tanning queen, counting Posh Spice and Cat Deeley among her many celebrity clients.
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Kelvin McKenzie
Kelvin MacKenzie is the ex-editor of the Sun, ex-MD of BSkyB, and bete noir of the right wing. He’s also credited with inventing the News Bunny at L!ve TV. As you’d expect from Kelvin, who says entrepreneurship is “in his DNA”, this is a forthright and robust interview, and his career includes downs as well as ups. For an invigorating insight into the world of media, listen on.
Click here to find out more information about the interviewer, Mike Southon.