Beyond The Balance Sheet
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a successful business outside of just increasing profit margins and balancing the books? Beyond the Balance Sheet is the show created to inspire business owners to be a force to be reckoned with. It takes a lot to run a business and financial metrics are not the only measure of success. Host, Ashlee Bloom, is joined by business owners who reveal their superpowers that really drive their business, the struggles they have faced and how they’ve overcome them.
Beyond the Balance Sheet is brought to you by Raffingers, an award winning UK based accountancy and advisory firm.
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Episodes
Footnote Episode: Celebrating People
August 31, 2021 23:00 - 11 minutes - 13.6 MBIn the final footnote episode of Season 2, Ashlee and Lee discuss what they have learnt from this series, and discuss Ashlee's conversion with John Maffoilo, Founder at CLIC Magazine. In John's interview with Ashlee, he talks candidly about the pitfalls he fell into on his own journey, and how that inspired him to launch his business. Lee builds on that and discusses how important it is to learn from your mistakes. Ashlee and Lee talk about core values and how to integrate those values in eve...
Key Traits Of A Successful Entrepreneur with John Maffioli
August 30, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week on Beyond The Balance Sheet by Raffingers, Host, Ashlee Bloom talks to John Maffioli, Founder of CLIC.co.uk & febe.co.uk, an online magazine which celebrates incredible business leaders to inspire people to drive change and achieve success.John started his journey as an accountant and became one of the youngest people ever to be internally promoted to the role of Director in a Big Four firm, due to his unique ability to win new revenue from brand new relationships. In this episode, ...
Footnote Episode: How To Build A Community
August 25, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 12.4 MBAshlee and Lee talk about the previous episode where Ashlee is joined by Nick Entwistle, Founder & Creative Director of the Bank of Creativity & One Minute Briefs. Nick built his business off the back of a side project at university, and now he has a reach of over a billion with brands utilising the OMB community for creative inspiration. Ashlee and Lee discuss the key learnings from the episode including the importance of community, and how to build an authentic tone of voice for a brand onl...
How To Build An Authentic Community with Nick Entwistle
August 23, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBHost, Ashlee Bloom is joined this week by Nick Entwistle, Founder & Creative Director of creative agency - the Bank of Creativity, and the founder of One Minute Briefs, the community of creatives that promotes brands and causes via social media by responding with instinctive ideas to daily advertising briefs.If you aren't one of Nicks 50,000+ followers on social media, then you might know him from one of his events, educational workshops with D&AD and the V&A or through delivering talks at ag...
Footnote Episode: Work Life Balance
August 18, 2021 06:00 - 9 minutes - 10.6 MBA healthy work life balance is more important to founders and employees now than ever before. In this footnote episode Ashlee Bloom and Lee Manning talk about Ashlee's conversation with Hugh Thomas, CEO and Co-Founder of Ugly Drinks. In Hugh's episode he talks about managing your time wisely as a founder, and how it feels to take the jump from employee to business owner. In this footnote, Lee shares his tips on how he has managed to balance his work life and home life since becoming a Partner...
The Ugly Truth with Hugh Thomas
August 16, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode of Beyond The Balance Sheet by Raffingers, Host, Ashlee Bloom is joined by Hugh Thomas, CEO and Co-Founder of global brand - Ugly Drinks. Alongside his co-founder, Hugh set out to create a drinks product that had authenticity at the heart, and since launching the Ugly Drinks brand in 2016, the 100% natural fruit flavoured sparkling waters have landed shelf space in some of the worlds largest retailers. Hugh believes consumers deserve better from businesses, and in this epi...
Footnote Episode: What Makes A Good Leader?
August 10, 2021 23:00 - 8 minutes - 9.62 MBIn this week's footnote episode, Ashlee and Lee catch up on Ashlee's conversation with Matt Porter, Chief Executive at Professional Darts Corporation and Director at Matchroom Sport. Similarly to Matt's experience, Lee became Partner at Raffingers at a young age and discusses what it takes to be a good manager and a good leader. Ashlee and Lee also talk about how Matt changed the perception of the darts industry, and how hard it is to take a stagnant industry and move it forward. See ac...
Footnote Episode: What Makes A Good Leader?
August 10, 2021 23:00 - 8 minutes - 9.62 MBIn this week's footnote episode, Ashlee and Lee catch up on Ashlee's conversation with Matt Porter, Chief Executive at Professional Darts Corporation and Director at Matchroom Sport. Similarly to Matt's experience, Lee became Partner at Raffingers at a young age and discusses what it takes to be a good manager and a good leader. Ashlee and Lee also talk about how Matt changed the perception of the darts industry, and how hard it is to take a stagnant industry and move it forward. Hosted on ...
The Art of Leadership with Matt Porter
August 09, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBHow do you go from being the 'Media Guy' to Chief Executive with no prior experience? In this episode of Beyond The Balance Sheet by Raffingers, Host, Ashlee Bloom is joined by Matt Porter, Chief Executive at Professional Darts Corporation, Director at Matchroom Sport and former CEO of Leyton Orient F.C. Matt was a young Chief Executive, and talks to Ashlee about what he learnt from being in a leadership role from such a young age, the importance of having a great mentor, and how important...
Footnote Episode: The Art of Self Promotion
August 04, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this week's footnote episode Ashlee and Lee talk about Ashlee's conversation with Stefanie Sword-Williams, Founder, Author and Speaker at F*ck Being Humble. They discuss the importance of self promotion and why business owners and professionals need to change their mindset towards it. Lee also talks about why we need more women in leadership and how that change starts at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
F*ck Being Humble with Stefanie Sword-Williams
August 02, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBAshlee is joined by Stefanie Sword-Williams - Founder, Author and Voice of F*ck Being Humble, the global movement, consultancy, book and event series helping people be unapologetically proud of their achievements. At the start of lockdown, Stef took the plunge and turned F*ck Being Humble, her then side hustle into her full time hustle, and had to pivot her business plans from in person events, to 100% remote. Stef's ‘Blag now, worry later’ attitude enabled her to thrive during lockdown, and...
Footnote Episode: From Employee To Co-Founder
July 28, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 9.73 MBLee and Ashlee discuss the previous episode where Ashlee sat down with Co-founder and CEO at Hyperexponential and Host of Start-up Dads Podcast, Amrit Santhirasenan. Lee shares his thoughts on how to manage the transition from employee to business owner and the best ways to maintain a healthy work life balance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Footnote Episode: From Employee To Co-Founder
July 28, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 9.73 MBLee and Ashlee discuss the previous episode where Ashlee sat down with Co-founder and CEO at Hyperexponential and Host of Start-up Dads Podcast, Amrit Santhirasenan. Lee shares his thoughts on how to manage the transition from employee to business owner and the best ways to maintain a healthy work life balance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From a two-person team to a multi-million-pound business with Amrit Santhirasenan
July 26, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBEver received a call from a potential business investor whilst bathing your daughter? How about writing your HR policy whilst sitting on the back of the 185 bus? Well... Amrit Santhirasenan, Co-founder and CEO of Hyperexponential (HX) certainly has! For Amrit, it took time to get used to dealing with interruptions, and time being consumed in ways that were difficult to fathom before he started his own business. However, even with these challenges, he managed to transform his business from...
Footnote Episode: Turning Failure Into Success
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.99 MBIn this week's footnote episode Ashlee and Lee discuss Ashlee's conversation with Jan Cavelle, Entrepreneur and Author of Scale For Success. They talk about the importance of failure and the best ways to learn from it, and Lee shares his top tips on how to scale a business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Turning failure into success with Jan Cavelle
July 19, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBAshlee is joined by Jan Cavelle, business owner, speaker and author of Scale For Success. In this episode, Jan talks about her first hand experience of scaling a business to morph into a bigger venture, and the challenges that comes with. Like most business owners, Jan has known both failure and succes and shares her tips on how to avoid the traps that she fell into on her own journey. Jan also discusses how she managed to turn her business from working on the kitchen table to employing a te...
Turning failure into success with Jan Cavelle
July 19, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBAshlee is joined by Jan Cavelle, business owner, speaker and author of Scale For Success. In this episode, Jan talks about her first hand experience of scaling a business to morph into a bigger venture, and the challenges that comes with. Like most business owners, Jan has known both failure and succes and shares her tips on how to avoid the traps that she fell into on her own journey. Jan also discusses how she managed to turn her business from working on the kitchen table to employing a te...
Footnote Episode: The Importance of Good Marketing
July 14, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 10.4 MBLee and Ashlee discuss the episode where Ashlee talks to Head of Brand, Marketing and Portfolio Support at Seedcamp, Natasha Lytton. They discuss the importance of marketing, and Lee shares his advice on how to approach investors as a start up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Footnote Episode: The Importance of Good Marketing
July 14, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 10.4 MBLee and Ashlee discuss the episode where Ashlee talks to Head of Brand, Marketing and Portfolio Support at Seedcamp, Natasha Lytton. They discuss the importance of marketing, and Lee shares his advice on how to approach investors as a start up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to position your start-up brand with Natasha Lytton
July 12, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBNatasha Lytton is Head of Brand, Marketing and Portfolio Support at Seedcamp - Europes first early-stage investor in pre-seed and seed stage companies. With experience working in Chief Marketing Officer roles at consumer-focussed start-ups across FMCG, retail and food technology, Natasha understands the growing pains that come with joining an early-stage company as well as how much needs to be done to make the company succeed from a marketing and positioning perspective. In this episode, ...
How to position your start-up brand with Natasha Lytton
July 12, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBNatasha Lytton is Head of Brand, Marketing and Portfolio Support at Seedcamp - Europes first early-stage investor in pre-seed and seed stage companies. With experience working in Chief Marketing Officer roles at consumer-focussed start-ups across FMCG, retail and food technology, Natasha understands the growing pains that come with joining an early-stage company as well as how much needs to be done to make the company succeed from a marketing and positioning perspective. In this episode, ...
Footnote Episode: Breaking Down Profit First
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 7.81 MBAshlee is joined, in the first of the footnote episodes, with Lee Manning, to discuss the previous episode and the learnings from Ashlee's conversation with Entrepreneur, Speaker and Author of Profit First, Mike Michalowicz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Taking your profit first with Mike Michalowicz
July 05, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBMichael Michalowicz is an American author, entrepreneur, and speaker dedicated to eradicating entrepreneurial poverty. Mike built four multi-million dollar companies and sold two of them: one to private equity and another to a Fortune 500. Mike is the author of multiple books including, 'Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine' which is a counterintuitive cash management solution that helps small businesses. Since launching his book, the Pro...
Understanding your business from a financial point of view with Lee Manning
June 28, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBLee Manning is Partner at Raffingers and Profit First Certified Professional. Lee has been at Raffingers since he was a boy in short trousers and was promoted to Partner at 26 years old. Lee is passionate about helping clients to succeed, grow and be cash rich and is one of only few Profit First Certified Professionals in the UK. In this episode, Lee gives advice on how businesses can benefit from the pandemic and what they should be focussing on to get them through 2021. Lee also discusses...
Understanding your business from a financial point of view with Lee Manning
June 28, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBLee Manning is Partner at Raffingers and Profit First Certified Professional. Lee has been at Raffingers since he was a boy in short trousers and was promoted to Partner at 26 years old. Lee is passionate about helping clients to succeed, grow and be cash rich and is one of only few Profit First Certified Professionals in the UK. In this episode, Lee gives advice on how businesses can benefit from the pandemic and what they should be focussing on to get them through 2021. Lee also discusses...
Beyond The Balance Sheet Season 2: Coming Soon!
June 24, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 3.42 MBSeason 2 of Beyond the Balance Sheet is coming soon! Join host, Ashlee Bloom as she talks to incredibly inspiring business owners who prove that financial metrics are not the only measure of success. Guests reveal the superpowers that really drive their business, the struggles they have faced and share their secrets on how they’ve overcome them. In this series, Ashlee will be joined each week by Lee Manning, Partner and Profit First Certified Professional at Raffingers, in an additional foot...
Tackling Imposter Syndrome with Kerry Gee
December 14, 2020 07:30 - 37 minutes - 85.3 MBKerry Gee, Director of the Millbray Group, UK South East based logistics business tells us about being a woman in a male dominated industry, tackling imposter syndrome and after the passing of her husband, and how she managed her grief within a work environment. Beyond the Balance Sheet is a StoryHunter Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Turning Passion into Business with Russell James
December 07, 2020 07:30 - 23 minutes - 53.8 MBRussell James, founder of Eat Like An Adult, Raw Chef and Being Whole discusses building his brand from the ground up, creating something out of nothing and managing work/life balance. Learnt to cook with Raw Chef : https://www.youtube.com/user/therawchef Beyond the Balance Sheet is a StoryHunter Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Managing People as People with Linda Moir
November 30, 2020 07:30 - 23 minutes - 25.5 MBLinda Moir talks about her journey from British Airways, Virgin Atlantic to running the volunteer programme at the London 2012 Olympics. Linda, now the owner of her own company, PutneyRed, discusses the importance of story telling, learning from your clients and being able to listen to other people's stories. Beyond the Balance Sheet is a StoryHunter Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It All About Timing with Robin Stanton
November 23, 2020 07:30 - 34 minutes - 40.6 MBRobin Stanton-Gleaves, former CEO and current Chairman of Bromley F.C. talks about his journey from salesman to the founder of a 40 million+ turnover company. We find out just what it takes to build and run an empire whilst battling cancer. Beyond the Balance Sheet - from Raffingers www.raffingers.co.uk A StoryHunter Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It All About Timing with Robin Stanton
November 23, 2020 07:30 - 34 minutes - 40.6 MBRobin Stanton-Gleaves, former CEO and current Chairman of Bromley F.C. talks about his journey from salesman to the founder of a 40 million+ turnover company. We find out just what it takes to build and run an empire whilst battling cancer. Beyond the Balance Sheet - from Raffingers www.raffingers.co.uk A StoryHunter Production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Importance of Mentors with Bradley Placks
November 16, 2020 07:30 - 30 minutes - 70.3 MBBradley Placks, Co founder at To Augment, a strategic advisory business, joins Ashlee to discuss the importance of mentors and advisors for business owners to avoid business owner isolation, and how To Augment helps businesses scale up and achieve their goals Beyond the Balance Sheet - from Raffingers www.raffingers.co.uk A StoryHunter Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bringing Humanity Into Business with Anna Margolis
November 09, 2020 07:30 - 32 minutes - 73.6 MBAnna Margolis, co-founder of Transformation Agency, a consultancy that supports business creativity and communication. Anna started her journey as an international Lawyer in the UK, she then realised that wasn't for her and re-trained as a professional coach and we hear how successful working relationships can help creativity and communication within a business. Beyond the Balance Sheet - from Raffingers www.raffingers.co.uk A StoryHunter Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
A Desire to Succeed with Stuart Roberts
November 02, 2020 07:30 - 28 minutes - 64.2 MBStuart Roberts, Managing Director of iCon Building Consultancy. Stuart set up his business during the recession, which gave him the push that he needed start. He explains how he created an illusion of grandeur, in the early days of the business, and how he grew it to where it is today. Beyond the Balance Sheet - from Raffingers www.raffingers.co.uk A StoryHunter Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Desire to Succeed with Stuart Roberts
November 02, 2020 07:30 - 28 minutes - 64.2 MBStuart Roberts, Managing Director of iCon Building Consultancy. Stuart set up his business during the recession, which gave him the push that he needed start. He explains how he created an illusion of grandeur, in the early days of the business, and how he grew it to where it is today. Beyond the Balance Sheet - from Raffingers www.raffingers.co.uk A StoryHunter Production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Giving It Your All with Alexandra de Curtis
October 26, 2020 07:30 - 21 minutes - 48.7 MBAlexandra de Curtis is a founder of her own business, selling beautiful italian leather handbags. Ashlee and Alexandra discuss the highs and lows of owning a business, juggling being a mum, having a hands on aproach to design and being a business owner. Beyond the Balance Sheet - from Raffingers www.raffingers.co.uk A StoryHunter Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Making Humans Your Speciality with David Green
October 19, 2020 06:30 - 22 minutes - 25.3 MBDavid Green, founder and director of the Charles Roc Group, delivering complete maintenance service packages, shares the secret to his company's success and his personal management style of treating people like people, with trust and respect. Beyond the Balance Sheet - from Raffingers www.raffingers.co.uk A StoryHunter Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Doing What You Do Best with Grant Morgan
October 12, 2020 10:37 - 36 minutes - 83.1 MBGrant Morgan, CEO at Louis Kennedy, specialises in linking big brands with big charities and delivering real social good. Grant talks about his biggest successes and how he manages to stay motivated following the passing of his beloved son Jack. References: instagram.com/itsme_jmo www.raffingers.co.uk Beyond the Balance Sheet - from Raffingers www.raffingers.co.uk A StoryHunter Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Doing What You Do Best with Grant Morgan
October 12, 2020 10:37 - 36 minutes - 83.1 MBGrant Morgan, CEO at Louis Kennedy, specialises in linking big brands with big charities and delivering real social good. Grant talks about his biggest successes and how he manages to stay motivated following the passing of his beloved son Jack. References: instagram.com/itsme_jmo www.raffingers.co.uk Beyond the Balance Sheet - from Raffingers www.raffingers.co.uk A StoryHunter Production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to Beyond The Balance Sheet
October 05, 2020 09:58 - 1 minute - 2.19 MBHave you ever wondered what it takes to build a successful business outside of just increasing profit margins and balancing the books? Beyond the Balance Sheet is the show created to inspire business owners to be a force to be reckoned with. It takes a lot to run a business and financial metrics are not the only measure of success. Host, Ashlee Bloom, is joined by business owners who reveal their superpowers that really drive their business, the struggles they have faced and how they’ve over...