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10th Degree Podcast

34 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -

I’m a middle of the road entrepreneur. I’ve had some successes, and messed up almost as often. What really drives me is trying to find out how I can do this better. In each episode of the 10th Degree I'll dive in to a particular topic with someone who knows the subject inside out, to find out the practical steps anyone starting out or scaling a business should do to get on. Our guests are not house hold names, and I won’t be focusing on their back story. This is not about abstract concepts or personal achievements. It’s about discovering exactly what you should do, right now to improve your business.

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Episodes

Ready for Take-Off

April 24, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 187 MB

In this episode of The 10th Degree Podcast we focus on Silicon South’s mission for 2022. For most, business is looking strong in 2022, but there’s big pressure on hiring and retaining staff. This impacts all levels: from junior – to middle – to senior. Salvation partly lies through university and college talent pipelines, but we need to attract staff from outside the region too – especially at mid-level. Meanwhile local agencies are working with some seriously impressive clients – from Vir...

C21st Customer Conundrum

April 17, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

In this episode of The 10th Degree podcast, we discuss the C21st Customer Conundrum with three experts in their fields. As high streets continue to be hit by the impact of Covid and a drop in footfall, we are seeing new ways to connect with customers emerging. Whether it’s developing alternative ways to sell or pivoting to provide brand new services, this event explored some of the successful approaches local small businesses can and have embraced. The panel further discuss and identify th...

Maintain and improve employee performance & wellbeing in challenging conditions.

April 11, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 161 MB

For this podcast, the 10th degree takes a slightly different approach. We've brought together a panel of top experts together for an in-depth discussion around maintaining and improving the performance & wellbeing of employees, in what has been the most challenging of times. More broadly, this event looks at techniques for improving employee wellbeing and productivity, as well as managing the impact of digital and remote working. Furthermore, the panel explores the increasing pressures of ...

How traditional journalism is adapting for the digital age with Darren Slade

June 01, 2021 09:38 - 1 hour - 46 MB

Journalism has been around for a while. Yet, the role of 'journalism' has changed drastically since its first existence.  In this episode, Anthony speaks with expert Darren Slade, Group business editor for the Daily Echo titles in Hampshire and Dorset, on how his has witnessed these changes first hand and how we expects journalism as we know it to change with new digital technologies coming into play.

Defining and achieving business success with Warren Munson

May 25, 2021 09:50 - 1 hour - 46 MB

Entrepreneur and expert speaker, Warren Munson, is the Founder of the multi award-winning tax and business advisory firm, Inspire, creator of the exclusive membership community for entrepreneurs and business leaders, Evolve, and author of ‘Evolve to Succeed – The Entrepreneur’s Journey’.  A forward-thinking, innovative and sometimes disruptive industry leader, Warren’s own personal journey, together with his deep industry knowledge and experience working with an array of entrepreneurs and b...

Reinforcing your message by putting fun first with Mike Hawkyard

May 18, 2021 08:16 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

In today’s market where attention spans are limited and opportunities are numerous, crafting an entertaining experience becomes the key to landing your marketing message. Having made the shrewd jump from web design to game design, Mike Hawkyard found the game format to be a perfect match for this ethos, one which he holds to this day. Having made waves and developed games that have topped the charts in every country with an app store, Mike discusses how he attracted the attention of giant c...

Entrepreneurship as the pursuit of freedom with Paul Tansey

May 11, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Having spent over 18 years building a team of self-professed “marketing nerds”, Paul Tansey is a man with a firm grasp on digital marketing in a rapidly evolving market. His story is one of highs and lows, with lessons for us all on finding a work-life balance that allows us to chase a dream. In this episode we learn how Paul, MD at Intergage, adapted to the rise of open source software, how he discovered the value that his team places on flexible working, and the pursuit of freedom that fo...

The selfless side of leadership with Paul Kinkaid

May 06, 2021 09:09 - 50 minutes - 115 MB

This episode of 10th Degree covers: Army leadership in popular media vs real life How people manage things, but leaders manage people Identifying the best leader for the job, and how that’s not always the most talented person Conveying a unifying purpose Paul’s concept of forensic leadership - everything leaves a trace Finding the right motivation for your team beyond purely financial

Coaching businesses to define and achieve their goals with James Akin Smith

May 04, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

This episode of The 10th Degree covers: - Why a business might need guidance - Two-way trust in a coaching relationship - Determining business operations by assessing personal goals - Time-management vs Self-management - Breaking out of the comfort zone

The selfless side of military leadership with Paul Kinkaid

May 04, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

This episode of 10th Degree covers: Army leadership in popular media vs real life How people manage things, but leaders manage people Identifying the best leader for the job, and how that’s not always the most talented person Conveying a unifying purpose Paul’s concept of forensic leadership - everything leaves a trace Finding the right motivation for your team beyond purely financial

Designing a long-lasting user experience with Simon Norris

May 04, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

This episode of 10th Degree covers: The far reaching elements of UX beyond just the product/service Valuing people’s privacy as customers become more aware How technology alone does not improve customer experiences Simon’s desire to strive for perfection Refining the approach through continuous improvement Having an experience strategy to complement the business strategy The role of authenticity in UX design

Defining and achieving business success with Warren Munson #S2E2

April 12, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

Setting up a new business has never seemed more accessible, especially to first-time entrepreneurs. However with that comes an intimidating array of challenges, pitfalls and risks. Warren Munson has weathered that storm as the founder of the tax and business advisory firm Inspire. He has emerged with a wealth of knowledge which forms the basis of his book, Evolve to Succeed, and membership community Evolve. Warren shares his journey through the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship, a...

How traditional journalism is adapting for the digital age with Darren Slade #S2E1

March 30, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

With the advent of social media and a shift towards digital distribution of news, reporting local stories has become an ever-evolving art. Enter Darren Slade, whose ability to navigate the journalism landscape as Group Business Editor for the Southern Daily Echo, Daily Echo Bournemouth and the Dorset Echo has kept these local news outlets thriving. Sharing his insider knowledge of the content many Dorset locals consume on a daily basis, Darren Slade gives us insight into what makes the most...

Building a loyal online audience through content marketing with Mark Masters #S1E10

May 05, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

With the online world overrun with different tools and platforms, it’s easy to be unsure how to promote yourself through the noise and what content you should be posting.  Mark Masters is passionate about building loyal online audiences, as a relationship tool for every business, but only if it’s done the right way! Author of The Content Revolution, founder of The ID Group and creator of You Are The Media, Mark is against dull content, spammy selling tactics and uncomfortable forceful mess...

#10 Building a loyal online audience through content marketing with Mark Masters

May 05, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

With the online world overrun with different tools and platforms, it’s easy to be unsure how to promote yourself through the noise and what content you should be posting.  Mark Masters is passionate about building loyal online audiences, as a relationship tool for every business, but only if it’s done the right way! Author of The Content Revolution, founder of The ID Group and creator of You Are The Media, Mark is against dull content, spammy selling tactics and uncomfortable forceful messag...

#9 The importance of building your business reputation and maintaining communications with Liz Willingham

April 10, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

In the thick of a crisis like the coronavirus, your business communications have to change and hiding under a rock is really not going to serve you. As a PR Business Leader, Founder of Liz Lean PR and Director at the British Chamber of Commerce, Liz Willingham is helping businesses daily navigate their way through.  In this podcast she delves into why businesses should maintain communications and customer relationships, the importance of reputation and how to adapt and be creative in busine...

The importance of building your business reputation and maintaining communications with Liz Willingham #S1E9

April 10, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

In the thick of a crisis like the coronavirus, your business communications have to change and hiding under a rock is really not going to serve you. As a PR Business Leader, Founder of Liz Lean PR and Director at the British Chamber of Commerce, Liz Willingham is helping businesses daily navigate their way through.  In this podcast she delves into why businesses should maintain communications and customer relationships, the importance of reputation and how to adapt and be creative in busine...

#8 Four steps to generating and converting new business opportunities with Katie Street

March 16, 2020 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Selling is the lifeblood of a business, but lots of us find it really tricky. We get too eager, tongue tied, put people off or sometimes don’t even realise when people are really interested. With a career spanning across large and small agencies, both brand and client side, and now Founder of Street Agency, Katie Street enables agencies to get noticed by the brands that need them. In this episode, Katie provides a number of tips and tricks to help you build new relationships, generate leads ...

Four steps to generating and converting new business opportunities with Katie Street #S1E8

March 16, 2020 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Selling is the lifeblood of a business, but lots of us find it really tricky. We get too eager, tongue tied, put people off or sometimes don’t even realise when people are really interested. With a career spanning across large and small agencies, both brand and client side, and now Founder of Street Agency, Katie Street enables agencies to get noticed by the brands that need them. In this episode, Katie provides a number of tips and tricks to help you build new relationships, generate lead...

Defining markets and building value with Adrian Dwyer #S1E7

March 03, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Product-focused entrepreneur Adrian Dwyer has worked with and founded multiple technology companies covering industries including wave energy, autonomous vehicles and would-care technology. He’s an adviser on the commercialisation of IP, including angel and private equity fund-raising. Adrian shares examples of the importance of stepping back and positioning your product within the right market, building revenue traction and creating value for acquisition. We also look into the lessons and...

#7 Defining markets and building value with Adrian Dwyer

March 03, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Product-focused entrepreneur Adrian Dwyer has worked with and founded multiple technology companies covering industries including wave energy, autonomous vehicles and would-care technology. He’s an adviser on the commercialisation of IP, including angel and private equity fund-raising. Adrian shares examples of the importance of stepping back and positioning your product within the right market, building revenue traction and creating value for acquisition. We also look into the lessons and a...

#6 Analysing your business financials and planning for the future with Chris Grubb

February 20, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Finances are often the most under appreciated part of entrepreneurship, yet the impact a good Financial Director can add to a start-up and scale-up business is invaluable. We talk to Financial Director Chris Grubb about creating the steps to take to create financial feedback loop in your business, where your numbers show you what steps to take and then insights into the results those actions are having as well as planning for the future. This episode of The 10th Degree covers: how to segment...

Analysing your business financials and planning for the future with Chris Grubb #S1E6

February 20, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Finances are often the most under appreciated part of entrepreneurship, yet the impact a good Financial Director can add to a start-up and scale-up business is invaluable. We talk to Financial Director Chris Grubb about creating the steps to take to create financial feedback loop in your business, where your numbers show you what steps to take and then insights into the results those actions are having as well as planning for the future. This episode of The 10th Degree covers: how to seg...

#5 Building a motivated team and successful business planning with Sue Pilgrim

February 13, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

From recruiting Richard Branson’s office staff and their legendary Virgin Records parties, to “Wolf of Wall Street” style training sessions in the 80’s, Sue Pilgrim boasts over 35 years of experience in the recruitment industry, as well as building a multi-national agency. Sue Pilgrim understands the importance of people and relationship building for start-up and scale-up businesses and we discuss the top tips for recruiting the right people, team dynamics, on-boarding processes and ways to ...

Building a motivated team and successful business planning with Sue Pilgrim #S1E5

February 13, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

From recruiting Richard Branson’s office staff and their legendary Virgin Records parties, to “Wolf of Wall Street” style training sessions in the 80’s, Sue Pilgrim boasts over 35 years of experience in the recruitment industry, as well as building a multi-national agency. Sue Pilgrim understands the importance of people and relationship building for start-up and scale-up businesses and we discuss the top tips for recruiting the right people, team dynamics, on-boarding processes and ways to ...

#4 Legal considerations for scale-up businesses with Shaun Guppy

February 05, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

“Better Call Shaun!” In his position as a Company and Commercial Solicitor, Shaun Guppy is unique in his approachable, understanding and pragmatic manner in the world of corporate Law. He provides a variety of legal tips and tricks for new companies to consider when scaling-up, from key documentation to put in place at start-up level to looking towards your exit in the future. Whilst also delving into the similarities and differences of real-world Law firms verses their televised counter-par...

Legal considerations for scale-up businesses with Shaun Guppy #S1E4

February 05, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

“Better Call Shaun!” In his position as a Company and Commercial Solicitor, Shaun Guppy is unique in his approachable, understanding and pragmatic manner in the world of corporate Law. He provides a variety of legal tips and tricks for new companies to consider when scaling-up, from key documentation to put in place at start-up level to looking towards your exit in the future. Whilst also delving into the similarities and differences of real-world Law firms verses their televised counter-p...

Growing an agency & social media for business with Clare Groombridge #S1E3

February 04, 2020 21:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

From growing up in a zoo, studying ancient history, becoming an air hostess, training as a paralegal and then launching a leading Social Media agency whilst on maternity leave, Clare Groombridge has a number of strings to her bow. Founder of South Coast Social, a results-driven social media agency in Bournemouth & London, we delve into Clare’s experience of growing an agency, her top tips on using social media for business and her love of the 80’s American action drama: “Top Gun.” This episo...

#3 Growing an agency & social media for business with Clare Groombridge

February 04, 2020 21:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

From growing up in a zoo, studying ancient history, becoming an air hostess, training as a paralegal and then launching a leading Social Media agency whilst on maternity leave, Clare Groombridge has a number of strings to her bow. Founder of South Coast Social, a results-driven social media agency in Bournemouth & London, we delve into Clare’s experience of growing an agency, her top tips on using social media for business and her love of the 80’s American action drama: “Top Gun.” This episo...

Delivering award-winning projects through team culture and management with Jen Swain #S1E2

February 04, 2020 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

From increasing the number of blood donations to preparing people for global disasters and creating apps for dogs, Jen Swain’s work is all about using technology for good and to improve key issues in society. As Head of Operations at the award-winning app development company and digital tech agency, 3 Sided Cube, we talk to Jen about projects, process and people management to deliver outstanding work and nurture long-term client relationships. This episode of The 10th Degree covers: Organisa...

#2 Delivering award-winning projects through team culture and management with Jen Swain

February 04, 2020 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

From increasing the number of blood donations to preparing people for global disasters and creating apps for dogs, Jen Swain’s work is all about using technology for good and to improve key issues in society. As Head of Operations at the award-winning app development company and digital tech agency, 3 Sided Cube, we talk to Jen about projects, process and people management to deliver outstanding work and nurture long-term client relationships. This episode of The 10th Degree covers: Organisa...

#1 The realities of entrepreneurship with Andrew Walker

February 04, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Do the skills and traits required to win in sport also apply to running a successful business? Start-up advisor, strategist and software expert Andrew Walker discusses the realities of entrepreneurship. He provides a very honest, down-to-earth view on the type of people and set of skills required to start and scale a successful business, from building your co-founding team, to understanding your end goal whilst sharing his experiences in building and selling “Software as a service” (SAAS) co...

The realities of entrepreneurship with Andrew Walker #S1E1

February 04, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Do the skills and traits required to win in sport also apply to running a successful business? Start-up advisor, strategist and software expert Andrew Walker discusses the realities of entrepreneurship. He provides a very honest, down-to-earth view on the type of people and set of skills required to start and scale a successful business, from building your co-founding team, to understanding your end goal whilst sharing his experiences in building and selling “Software as a service” (SAAS) co...

Welcome to The 10th Degree Podcast from your host, Anthony Story

February 04, 2020 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.73 MB

Welcome to The 10th Degree Podcast. In this introductory episode, the host Anthony Story introduces himself and the podcast and what to expect in each new episode.