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
50 episodes
E49: JIM LEWIS (YOUTH TALK) - "ANYONE THAT KNOWS ME WOULD BE SHOCKED TO FIND OUT 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
E48: 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
E47: 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
E46: 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
E45: 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
E44: 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
E43: 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
E42: 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
E41: 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
E40: DERRY GREEN (THE SECRET GARDEN GLAMPING) -"DRAGON'S DEN WAS THE ULTIMATE TEST TO SEE IF MY BUSINESS WAS WORTHY OF DOING MORE"
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
E39: 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
E38: 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
E37: 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
E36: BHASKER PATEL (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
E35: 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
E34: 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
E33: JOE MORUZZI (PLEESE) - "THE DRAGON'S DEN EXPERIENCE WAS SO OVERWHELMING"
As the founder of Pleese, a leading frozen dessert company, Joe Moruzzi has a keen eye for business success. The brand thrived on Dragons' Den in 2018, positively received by the four expert judges - however, with his knowledge of business, ...
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Episode 33
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43:07
E32: DANNY DJANOGLY (DOGIZ) - "IT CAN STILL BE DIFFICULT TO SEPARATE MY WORK LIFE BALANCE"
On today’s episode Mark welcomes Danny Djanogly, co-founder of Dogiz - a brand-new dog app that helps owners gain a deeper understanding of their pup’s health and rewards them for being more active with their dogs through discounts and premi...
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31:35
E31: JESSICA MORGAN (TINY WIZARD STUDIO) - "THE SUDDEN DEATH OF MY DAD WAS REALLY TOUGH"
After a long hiatus working on new ideas and content, People Behind Brands is back for 2023! We had to start with a bang and I’m delighted to welcome a strong and resilient woman who has poured blood, sweat and tears into making her business...
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Episode 31
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41:09
E30: MARTIN LAMBERT (ITFC TALKING TOWN) - "I SUFFERED AN ACCIDENT WHICH LEFT ME DISABLED"
In the very last episode of Series 1, I’m joined by friend and fellow podcast host, Martin ‘The Guv’ Lambert. If you’re an Ipswich Town supporter like me or a football fan in general, this is one for you! Martin is known for fronting the pop...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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32:04
E29: MICHAEL CLARK (MICHAEL CLARK RESIDENTIAL) - "THERE'S ALWAYS GOING TO BE CHALLENGES ALONG THE ROAD BUT IT'S HOW YOU DEAL WITH THEM"
For the penultimate episode of Series 1, I’m joined by my good friend Michael Clark. A self-confessed adrenaline junkie and founder of his new Essex based Estate Agency, Michael Clark Residential. During this episode we go back in time and r...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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25:19
E28: JAMIE BARBER (SERIAL RESTAURATEUR) - "BORN OUT OF MY OWN EXPERIENCES IN LOCKDOWN"
I’m delighted to welcome Jamie Barber, an incredibly successful individual who has owned and operated many restaurant brands in the UK, including Kitchen Italia, Villandry and Sake No Hana. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Hush Restauran...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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25:09
E27: ANGELA NEWTON & DEREK BINNIE (&MORE) - "THE WORST THING YOU CAN DO SOMETIMES IS NOT MAKE A DECISION, YOU'VE GOT TO MAKE IT HAPPEN"
Our next guests have worked together for over 10 years and provide a complementary partnership for their new business. &MORE is a leading Design Consultancy, delivering creative solutions for workplaces across Scotland and the UK. Angela...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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32:33
E26: NICK ATTWELL (ATTWELLS SOLICITORS LLP) - SACRIFICING FAMILY TIME OVER BUSINESS GROWTH
Our latest guest Nick Attwell joins us for Episode 26 as he touches upon his ever-growing law firm based in Colchester, Ipswich and London specialising in conveyancing and property. People Behind Brands is a platform that gives our guests th...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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35:32
E25: LISA FOX & STACEY JAFFE (ESPRESSO PR) - "HOME SCHOOLING THE CHILDREN WASN'T A GREAT TIME IN COVID"
Since forming People Behind Brands podcast we've had many excellent guests showcasing their life lessons from the world of business, some of those guests have been put forward by boutique PR consultancy, Espresso. Company founders, Lisa Fox ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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28:01