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Steel City Business is the Sheffield business podcast, bringing you news, views, insights and interviews from across the steel city. Host James Marriott features some of the brightest businesses from across Sheffield, highlighting the people, stories and achievements that often go unheard. New episodes are released every Tuesday morning. The first episode of the month is Steel City Business Uncut - where we probe deeper and cratch below the surface with an awesome guest in a raw and honest c ...
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The 'In Conversation' series continues retail neighbours at Kommune foodhall Hop Hideout and La Biblioteka’s collaborative partnership. Celebrating the joy of a good beer alongside a good book. This new series focuses on delving deeper behind the people, via Q&A sessions hosted within the space of La Biblioteka book shop.
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Mattress Online has been going for more than 20 years. In that time, ecommerce has changed entirely, and the sleep industry has been through something of a revolution as well. Join CEO Steve Adams as he takes us a fascinating journey through the last two decades, including all the ups and downs including one moment where a simple coding error led t…
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Prepare to geek out a little bit in this episode, as James goes to meet Andy Jeffries, head of projects at Stream 7, a Sheffield based streaming business. We discover how much the lockdown years accelerated the development in the space, as well as finding out what kind of projects they work on - from annual company conferences to streaming live sur…
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James and Stephen meet Christina King, Chief Commercial Officer at Tribosonics, in a Steel City Business first - she's the first guest who neither of us had met before the recording. Christina has had an amazing and unusual journey - from building tanks to breaking world records - which she shares with us. We also talk Tribosonics, the tech scene i…
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We head to Victoria Quays in Sheffield to meet Andy Weir. There's a few threads here, as Ride Shotgun is the temporary home for the podcast with our usual studio out of action. And it also just so happens to be the new workplace of our co-host Stephen Kenwright, back in the world of work after 18 months mainly watching Disney, by the sounds of it. …
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Tom wears a couple of hats here, as we find out about the forthcoming Leah's Yard development on Cambridge Street, alongside his role as CEO at the Tech Parks. It's super exciting hearing all about Leah's Yard ahead of its opening on 24 August - something unique, contemporary, and with that Sheffield 'secret sauce'. Much of the conversation is spen…
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Nick Tyrone joins to discuss a new project from Jobs Foundation, including a report he led centred around Sheffield. There's some really interesting key findings - lots of positivity, along with a few challenges. Find the report here: https://thejobsfoundation.com/sheffield-forging-steel-and-embracing-tech/ Steel City Business is brought to you by …
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Emily is a freelance graphic designer and art director and pet parent to 'chaotic spaniel' Maggie who becomes the first (hopefully of many) Steel City Business dog. She chats to us about her journey into freelancing and her many and varied extra curricular activities including Sheffield Creative Mornings and Sheff Girls Lift. She does a lot of stuf…
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It's a pleasure to welcome our first returning guest to Steel City Business as James Biggin joins James and Stephen - nearly five years after his original appearance on the show. Fair to say plenty has happened in that time, not least a ruddy big pandemic! But James' business has changed lots - but what hasn't changed much recently is his team. It'…
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25 years in business is a rather amazing achievement and that's exactly what Vivid Creative are celebrating this year. Gerry tells us about the company's journey and the huge changes in the marketing world since 1999. And to mark the anniversary, they're giving away time - have a listen to find out more. Steel City Business is brought to you by aud…
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James Marriott and Stephen Kenwright are joined by Jonty Ward, fresh from an American adventure exploring new business opportunities for Reach Technology Group. This leads us to a discussion generally about doing work stateside, growing pains, hiring and firing, and some unpopular opinions on marketing and technology (and lots more, of course). Ste…
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Nelly's an amazing and unique photographer who has developed a specialism in capturing weddings, and especially queer weddings. As it's ten years since the law allowing them was introduced, and also Nelly's ten year business anniversary, it seemed the perfect time to get together for a chat. Nelly took James' wonderfully colourful headshots a few y…
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Aira are leading a clean energy revolution right here in Sheffield. They're a Swedish company making heat pumps. Don't worry if you don't fully know what a heat pump is or how it works, all is explained by Matt. Steel City Business is brought to you by audio marketing experts Sound Media and supported by The Kurious. Find all episodes and loads mor…
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When the show relaunched, one of the stories we were keen to tell early on was that of Gravitate. Accountants, but doing things differently, and making a real impact along the way. Hosts James Marriott and Stephen Kenwright met up with founders Sam Newton and Mike Crocker to get the full lowdown on the business. Steel City Business is brought to yo…
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We meet Joada Allen, director of video production business Visualised It. But this isn't really a chat about video production or marketing. Joada tells James about her background and unlikely journey into becoming a business owner, and why helping young people is so important to her. Joada was a remarkable and inspiring guest - we hope you enjoy li…
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Simoda have had an incredible few years, winning awards left right and centre and making a real name for themselves. But, why? What are they doing differently? Well James went along to their HQ in Neepsend to meet founder Daniel Bumby and learn more about Simoda's secrets. It's not all tech talk - we also discuss space and the final frontier, why D…
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We have some amazing print and promotional businesses in Sheffield and the surrounding area. Instantprint have recently announced a £5m investment in their sprawling factory at Manvers, so James went along to meet Laura Mucklow, head of Instantprint. We talk about some amazingly nerdy printing machines, female leaders in the print industry, future …
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James Marriott and Stephen Kenwright chat to Katy Powell, one of the founders of Bottled Imagination. Katy previously worked with Stephen at Rise at Seven, as one of the first employees of the agency, before her and two colleagues broke off to start their own. It's a really interesting story, with Katy not particularly having a long-standing aim to…
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Evoluted is a digital agency in Sheffield, and a smashing one at that. Giorgio Cassella and Sam Biggins are joint Managing Directors and join James to talk about their respective journeys and their work to turn it into a true people-first business. Plus they now have their own podcast which is ruddy marvellous (full transparency: James helped them …
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We love a good origins story on Steel City Business - and the moment Mike Kent met his future business partner is one of the best. No spoilers, but it's definitely worth a listen. James spent an afternoon at Kitlocker's huge operation near Attercliffe to find out more about the work they do for an impressive array of clients, ranging from seriously…
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This month's Uncut episode features the awesome Amy Kilner. She joins hosts James Marriott and Stephen Kenwright at The Kurious studios to reflect on her background working at several agencies, including Rise at Seven, before starting her own design brand, Skyhi Creative. We talk about loads of stuff, including: Working with actual proper music sta…
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We delve into the manufacturing industry for the first time in this week's Steel City Business. Adam Bradley is a familiar face on the networking scene around South Yorkshire and has quietly been leading an amazing period of growth and success at Corrosion Resistant Materials. James went along to find out more about Adam, the business, and the chan…
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Something a little different on this episode of Steel City Business. James meets Greg Hewitt from the Sheffield Action on Plastic group to find out about their campaign and what they're working towards. It's super relevant at the moment and especially for venues including pubs, bars and coffee shops. Find out more about the group here: https://shef…
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Hayley Toothill-Taylor's path to freelancing and launching Find Narrative is quite a journey. She told James all about it, including the challenges and obstacles along the way - a stark reminder of just how imperfect the world of work is for some people. We touch on mental health and general wellbeing among a host of other topics. Find out more abo…
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Johnny Pawlik is different. His background is different, the way he does business is different, the way he approaches marketing is different. You could say his mantra is different. James Marriott went along to Mantra Media's headquarters at Ikigai House in Sheffield City Centre to meet Johnny and hear more about his story. Steel City Business is br…
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The first episode of the month means Steel City Business UNCUT where we dig a little deeper with an amazing guest to bring you a raw, honest and largely unedited conversation. James Marriott is joined by regular co-host Stephen Kenwright, exited founder of Rise at Seven. We welcome Tom Scott who founded Little Mesters agency in 2020. The agency gre…
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Industry 4.0 sounds scary, doesn't it? At a time where most businesses are barely thinking a few weeks ahead, it's difficult to start imagining another industry revolution is around the corner. James meets Tim Woolliscroft, a digital innovation consultant based in Sheffield, to talk it all through. Read Tim's full blog and his thoughts on lots more…
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Daniel Bale and Joseph Palmer run Open House Pictures - a video production company - and they want to help your business carry on marketing during these uncertain times. We chat about their work to date and their new video marketing relief scheme. Find out more about Open House Pictures here: https://www.openhousepictures.co.uk/ and the Video Marke…
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Podcasting is booming. But as more and more people take it, can it really help your business to grow? James chats to Mark Asquith, CEO and co-founder at Rebel Base Media to talk about the truth of what podcasting can do for you and your brand - and how to get started. - How Can Podcasting Help You Through The Coronavirus (And Beyond)? Read this Ste…
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Social distancing seems to be here to stay - for the foreseeable future, at least. More people are working remotely, at home. What does that mean for team morale, and what can you do to keep spirits up? James meets Nathan Angus from Wildfire Agency to discuss what they're doing to keep team building firmly on the agenda. Find out more about their s…
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It's unusual times for business in Sheffield. Nimble, founded by Chris Roberts, is thriving - we met up (remotely, of course) to find out more. - How Can Podcasting Help You Through The Coronavirus (And Beyond)? Read this Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuff happening within the business community here…
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What really is marketing in 2020? It's a word we see and hear all the time - and what it means to me might be different to what it means to you. Abby Abrames has an established track record behind her, working in several positions before branching out on her own. We catch up to hear her story - and see what she thinks marketing is all about. ** Ple…
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It takes a keen business eye to spot an opportunity - a gap in the market - and quickly exploit it. When Hugo Russell realised it was time for the cleaning industry to keep a bit of a cleaning up of itself, it set him on a path to success. We chat to Hugo about his journey so far - and what may lay ahead. ** Please note this episode was recorded be…
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Setting up your first business at the age of just 18 is a brave move. But Hayley Koseoglu certainly isn't afraid of a challenge. Now she works as a business consultant while also helping her husband's business to thrive too. Hayley chats to us about her career path which led her into consultancy, and her aims for the future. ** Please note this epi…
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Why do you need a coach to help you succeed in business? Jon Asquith can explain why - and what sets him aside from the other business coaches out there at the moment. He's been working with companies across Europe for 15 years - from multinationals to start-ups. ** Please note this episode was recorded before the Coronavirus outbreak, so please ex…
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Shehla Ali's journey is unique. And it truly is a journey - she travelled the world before settling back down in Sheffield to set up Vantage 66, her social media agency. She has some great stories to tell, and some great thoughts and tips on how to use social media effectively. (Please note this episode of Steel City Business was recorded before th…
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We are unprecedented times for businesses in Sheffield and everywhere, as the Coronavirus outbreak spreads. In this special episode of Steel City Business, James is joined by Ben Kearns from 24 Seven Cloud to explore how we can continue in the face of the current crisis. Companies who might never before have offered remote working now find themselv…
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Power cuts happen - usually they're short, and mainly an inconvenience. But for a business, power cuts of any length can be a nightmare. From revenue grinding to a halt, to losing valuable data - you have to be able to keep going. That's where Jonathon Morley and Secure Power come up. He met up with James to explain more. Steel City Business is the…
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A decade ago, no-one had heard of Twinkl. Fast forward ten years, and if you still haven't then you must have been hiding somewhere. Twinkl is one of the city's biggest employers along with millions of users right around the world. But what do they do, and how have they got so big so quickly? James met up with chief product officer Helen Fulson and…
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A million pound turnover in the first year is the dream for any new business setting. Stephen Kenwright is on course for just that with Rise At Seven. He's co-founder and Technical Director and met James to share the story of an amazing journey - and what comes next. Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting the great stuf…
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Sarah Lister is a career coach with a difference - as the name of her brand suggests. But that's not all; she's also a leading figure in Sheffield Digital and firmly established in the business scene. James met her to find out her own adventure to date... and what's still to come. Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlighting …
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95 years is a long time. We've had 20 Prime Ministers in that time and the EU was still 68 years away from being formed back in 1925. That's when Graysons Solicitors first set-up in Sheffield. A lot has happened in the years since, but Graysons in still going strong - adapting and changing along the way. James caught up with partner Anne Rogers to …
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Andy Hanselman has been helping businesses for 27 years. In that time he's been all over the world and thinks he's picked up the characteristics needed to succeed in business - or as he puts it, thinking in '3D' We met up to find out more. Find Andy here: http://www.andyhanselman.com/ Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business podcast, highlight…
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Branded merchandise is one of the most effective ways of marketing any brand. Steel City is a leading producer of just about anything branded you can imagine. We met up with MD James Biggin to hear about their 40 years in business here in Sheffield. Find Steel City merch here: https://steel-city.co.uk/ Steel City Business is the Sheffield Business …
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Kiley Tan thinks South East Asia is an untapped resource for businesses across Sheffield. While Brexit grabs all the headlines, he's helping brands around the steel city forge their way into a whole new market - and a big one at that. We talk about what Mosaic International is all about and why every company in Sheffield should be looking towards S…
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Objective Creative is a business-to-business marketing agency based right in the heart of Sheffield city centre. It started from a conversation between two friends who were tired of working for other people - and has grown into an agency with clients around the world. We meet Managing Director Dan Broadbent to find out about the company’s origins a…
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There can't be many companies in Sheffield with a more spectacular base than Bond Bryan's converted church in Crookes - but then you'd expect no less for a firm of architects. We meet up with Managing Director Jonathan Herbert and Director Matthew Hutton. Find out how the industry has grown and the challenges they've overcome along the way - and so…
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Lorraine Dixon has a dream - sitting in a log cabin, packing up copies of her book and heading to the Post Office to send them off to awaiting customers. It's a fairly modest dream, but then Lorraine is a modest person. We chat about her journey to setting up Open Narrative and her first two products she's launched - and those hopes for the future.…
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Listen in to our first collaborative podcast in which we hosted an intimate conversation and audience Q&A with one of the world's leading beer writers, historians, lecturers and beer tasters - Roger Protz. Roger Protz is the author of more than 20 books on beer and has an ongoing career in the beer industry spanning over 40 years and counting! Hear…
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Welcome to Steel City Business: The Sheffield Business Podcast. We're dedicated to promoting the amazing things happening in and around our city. Our trailer gives you an insight into who we are what we do. If you'd like to get in touch, email hellothere@rebelbasemedia.io No business is too big or too small for the podcast. If you'd like us to come…
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