People Behind Brands Podcast
People Behind Brands, hosted by Mark Tuxford, is an audio podcast series exploring life lessons from the world of business. Our guests open up about their personal lives involving hardships and challenges that have made them into who they are today. Expect honesty, passion and emotion, these are all real people with real stories. Some of our guests you may already know, some of them you will get to know. Make sure you subscribe to our exclusive content and follow us on our social media @podcastpbb. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Making Websites Better.
Episodes
59 episodes
Ep 58: Sachin Parmar (Graphic Kitchen) - "I got cut of my family life & couldn't attend my cousin's funeral"
In this episode, we’re joined by Sachin Parmar — founder of Graphic Kitchen, a branding studio shaping the hospitality space, as well as his role as the driving force behind Niche by Nisha, a kit...
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37:31
Ep 57: Callum Gracie (Otto Media) - "The day I got medicated for ADHD changed everything"
For episode 57, we head Down Under for our first Australian guest — Callum Gracie. Callum is a digital marketing specialist with a focus on SEO, helping businesses get seen in all the right places online. But when the laptop closes, he’s beh...
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Episode 57
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32:26
Ep 56: Andrew Wright (ICEX) - "I didn't know where to get help, I was trapped in a spiral"
In this episode Mark sits down with Andrew Wright - a Business Development Manager with a powerful story of self-discovery. From feeling like an outsider in his younger years, struggling to find direction and being brought up in an old-schoo...
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Episode 56
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40:31
Ep 55: Kyle McGill (Amber River) - "My upbringing wasn’t particularly stable"
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Kyle McGill, a Financial Planner at Amber River, whose story is anything but ordinary. Kyle opens up about his challenging childhood, growing up with an alcoholic mother, no fath...
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Episode 55
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23:50
EP 54: Richard Clegg (JMS Financial Services Group) - "As I've got older I've become a curious person, understanding how things work"
On today’s episode we welcome Richard Clegg from JMS Financial Services Group. It’s fair to say Richard has had a varied career from starting out as a DJ from an early age, playing various festivals and venues. Working with the likes of Tinc...
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Episode 54
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28:42
EP 53: Bolaji Olatoye (Altitude AI Consulting) - "It felt like the floor had removed from my life"
If you have a keen interest in music, you may recall the third studio album titled ‘No Jacket Required’, released by popular singer-songwriter, Phil Collins. However, as our next guest testifies, to make that all important first impression, ...
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Episode 53
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52:21
EP 52: Georgia Cocks (IAMH) - "Failure is not an option for me"
In a completely unfiltered chat, Georgia Cocks talks to us about her young entrepreneurial journey. Learning from toxic experiences at previous roles to building and founding a new business, IAMH Global at the age of 25, Georgia candidly ope...
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Episode 53
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37:48
EP 51: Al Tepper (TepFu) - "Daddy, I don't want to be here anymore"
Introducing the inspirational Al Tepper. The man behind TepFu and Lazy Marketing™ Academy, Al presents a fascinating outlook on life throughout our chat. Al’s best friend is his diary. “Don’t squander your time, make the most of it and embra...
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Episode 51
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39:31
EP 50: Georgia Kirke (Write Business Results) - "Giving access to the written word as a means of self expression"
Georgia Kirke is on a mission to use the power of written word to shape the next generation of entrepreneurs. From growing up in a farming community as one of eight siblings, to branching out into the world of non-fiction writing and busines...
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Episode 50
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31:08
EP 49: Jim Lewis (Youth Talk) - "Anyone that knows me would be shocked to find out that that i've had mental health problems"
Why do we do what we do? When it comes down to it, family is one of the reasons that drives us on from a personal and professional point of view. The silver fox, Mr Jim Lewis, joins us to highlight the importance of Youth Talk. A charity tha...
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Episode 49
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45:24
EP 48: John Wilson (Honest Video) - "There was one particular week that changed my outlook on life"
Episode 48 welcomes John Wilson from Honest Video who opens up about why he wanted to become a business owner and be in control of his own destiny. John takes us through how his business came to fruition and how founding a video agency withi...
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Episode 48
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39:28
EP 47: Dave Plunkett (Collaboration Junkie) - "My six figure business went under so I had to rebuild & start again"
How does your business generate regular referrals? Collaboration is the name of the game with our latest guest, Dave Plunkett from Collaboration Junkie. Dave is full of high energy and genuinely loves what he does when it comes to creating S...
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Episode 47
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39:51
EP 46: Natalie Moores (Mac+Moore) - "Some have described us as the Ant & Dec of branding"
A company brand is much more than just a logo and some pretty colours. Natalie Moores from Mac+Moore helps business leaders solve tomorrow’s problems by moving brands forward. During this episode we touch upon her creative flair in all aspec...
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Episode 46
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43:37
EP 45: Niki Avraam (Howat Avraam Solicitors) - "I've probably had micro breakdowns but didn't acknowledge them because I felt I had to carry on"
Niki Avraam is a powerful woman in business. A highly successful individual in the legal sector working on many high profile cases whilst fronting and co-founding her law firm Howat Avraam Solicitors. In recent years Niki has positioned hers...
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Episode 45
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39:53
EP 44: Aaron Desmond (Networking Essex) - "I literally found out in a matter of minutes that my ex was leaving me & told the kids she was going"
Is networking overrated? What’s the secret to becoming a good networker? For episode 44 I’m joined by Aaron Desmond - a popular figure on the Essex networking circuit. Aaron fronts the ever-growing Networking Essex with the sole purpose of b...
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Episode 44
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40:46
EP 43: Christopher Clowes (HC Media Group) - "I grew up in a children's home & when I left I was homeless for a number of years"
Episode 43 welcomes the expert in all things marketing strategies and consultancy, Mr Christopher Clowes. Having met Chris a few times previously, we explore his life story to date which has involved going into care as a child, becoming home...
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Episode 43
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31:00
EP 42: Leo Scarborough (Buildsmith Solutions) - "I created a lot of pain to people around me"
Introducing Birkhamstead’s finest, Mr Leo Scarborough from Buildsmith Solutions. Operating in the construction industry and founding his own businesses, Leo opens up about some of the challenges he has experienced where he openly admits he h...
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Episode 42
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37:03
EP 41: Chris Hopkins (Savanta) - "The loss of my Dad is the fundamental thing that has shaped me"
For episode 41, Mark is delighted to welcome his good friend Chris Hopkins from Political Research brand, Savanta. During this episode we discuss fond memories of lads' holidays and their adolescent youth. As well touching upon Chris’ politi...
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58:45
EP 40: Derry Green (The Secret Garden Glamping) -"Dragon's Den was the ultimate test to see if my business was worthy of investment"
The Secret Garden Glamping’s very own Derry Green joins People Behind Brands Podcast for a heart-warming, emotional episode on how he grew his business born out of COVID-19 for the sole purpose of keeping his children entertained in unpreced...
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Episode 40
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36:38
EP 39: Asher Nathan (BIOME9) - "My wife says resilience is my super power"
For an insightful and scientific chat into microbiomes, People Behind Brands welcomes Asher Nathan, co-founder of BIOME9, the UK’s first gut-health test & personalised supplement programme for dogs. During the episode, Asher provides mor...
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Episode 39
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38:10
EP 38: Alex Hayes & Matt Lea (Wear London) - "My best friend drowned in a traumatic experience which shook us all"
Men's fashion empire, Wear London is the brainchild of today’s guests, Alex Hayes & Matt Lea. The dynamic duo have a passion for the industry and are proud to help keep UK manufacturing alive one stitch at a time through premium products...
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Episode 38
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35:41
EP 37: Jo Coldwell (Red Lion Books / Appetite Book Club) - "The only reason why grief hurts so much is because you had them"
For a festive special, Mark welcomes Jo Coldwell, the manager of independent book store Red Lion Books based in the heart of Colchester City centre. Jo is a family member on Mark’s fiancées side so he is delighted to welcome her on today’s e...
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Episode 37
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42:02
EP 36: Bhasker Patel (TV & Film Actor) - "I was a little bit shocked to be told I was leaving Emmerdale"
Well, what a treat we’ve got for you today! Mark welcomes a famous face to the podcast with none other than Bhasker Patel, fresh from his 12 year stretch on Emmerdale. Bhasker opens up about his initial shock at being told his character, Ris...
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Episode 36
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31:59
EP 35: Matt Phelan (The Happiness Index) - "The most important job is being a parent"
What makes up the key components of the business or career you’re involved with? Many people might say the product or service offering, in addition to financial areas. But what if I said culture? Step forward Matt Phelan from The Happiness I...
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Episode 35
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45:52
EP 34: Amy Downes (The Content Planning Wizard) - "I've learned to win over the trolls on social media by staying calm"
Social media content planner, Amy Downes discusses the pros and cons of social platforms from a business point of view and why it’s important to have a strategy. Away from business, we also discuss social media on a person...
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Episode 34
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44:25