Brilliant Businesses
Would you like your customers to be more connected to your business? If so, you’re on the right page. We’re Brilliant Businesses, and we’d love to hear your story. We create exceptionally high-quality video interviews in Sussex, London and the south east on behalf of all types and sizes of company. From sole traders, SMEs, to larger organisations, video podcasts from Brilliant Businesses could be the key to unlock the door to your success. Who buys from you? How would you like to reach them? Whatever your line of work, Brilliant Businesses is here to bring your company to the attention of the people who could, or should be buying from you. It’s a video of you. People buy people. And, you don’t need any experience in front of the camera.
Episodes
Sandhya Iyer from The HR Dept West Kent talks to us about her business, how and why it started and the importance of building long-term relationships with her clients!
At the Maidstone Business Show, Nick Bryant sits down with Cam Whitnall from The Big Cat Sanctuary to talk about wildlife conservation, protecting endangered big cats, and the incredible work happening right here in Kent. https://thebigcatsanctuary.org/
The conversation explores:
The mission of The Big Cat Sanctuary
Protecting endangered species around the world
The role businesses can play in conservation...
An episode with a special guest! Scott Harrison, celebrity personal trainer and founder of The Six Pack Revolution invites Sophie Forrest-Lavery from Forrest Group into his home to talk about her experience with the programme. https://thesixpackrevolution.com/ https://www.theforrestgroup.co.uk/
Matt Sellens from Crown Wealth Consultants and Nick chat in the offices of Taylor Made Dreams about Matt's monthly support as a Titanium Circle member, why it means so much to him and how the Taylor Made Dreams team make the charity a pleasure to support. https://www.taylormadedreams.org.uk/
A special invite to the NFU Mutual offices in Ashford to talk with partners Doug Jackson and Nic Brown about the heritage of the brand, how it's structured across Ashford, Tenterden & Whitfield and how it diversifies into wider business protection.
Clare Lush-Mansell from My Tunbridge Wells tells us what inspired her to start the lifestyle platform and how much it's developed in the last 10 years!
Nick Brandon from tecwork tells us about his award wining business that helps companies with their IT and telecommunications. Nick also talks about his love for Tunbridge Wells and the local area. https://www.tecwork.co.uk/
Dave Richardson from Taylor Made Dreams tells us about their upcoming Dragonfly Ball, hosted by David Walliams on the 29th November at Brighton Metropole! If you would like a ticket please act fast and email dave dave@taylormadedreams.org
A very enjoyable chat with Arthur Ponsonby, Founder and Director of The Right Tuition Company. Arthur tells us about the perceptions of tutoring, their core values and the evolution of the business, as well as some good advice for other entrepreneurs. https://right-tuition.co.uk/
An enjoyable chat with Paul Reader from Berry & Lamberts Solicitors in Tunbridge Wells. Paul tells us about his journey from being 18 and not knowing which career path to take, to now being Managing Partner at the firm which has been around for over 270 years! https://www.berryandlamberts.co.uk/about
Andy Mitchell from Solicon Conservatory Roofs joins us in the studio, discussing the benefits of conservatory roof replacement. Focusing on customer care and reliability backed up with hundreds of positive customer reviews, making his company stand out from his competitors adding value to peoples homes.
https://soliconservatoryroofs.co.uk/
An epic conversation with people strategy consultant Rory Berry! Rory helps businesses create a highly engaged super motivated workforce, making it his mission to help businesses and organisations retain their best assets - their teams! https://www.roaringberry.com/
A great chat with Dylan Miles in his historical Tunbridge Wells showroom for motor vehicles, surrounded by some of the rarest cars in the world. Dylan tells us about the history of his showroom, as well as talking us through the details of the cars he currently has available in the showroom.
We also talk about the up and coming Royal Tunbridge Wells Festival of Motoring event which will be held on the Pantiles in August - The 4th H...
A great conversation with Gemma Farina from GFHR Consulting, celebrating 15 years in business, award nominations and her powerful belief in investing in the people you employ, so they can drive your vision forward which will ultimately mean success for you and your business. https://gfhr.co.uk/
Mike and Nick chat about their Business Shows, discussing the elements of what makes a good show, what makes them successful and why you should attend them!
I was delighted to be asked in to the Trinity Theatre Tunbridge Wells to speak with Jacqui Green, CEO of the theatre on the history of the building, the variety of performances they show and the incredible support they receive from corporate sponsors! https://www.trinitytheatre.net/
This podcast is sponsored by RTW Together: https://www.rtwtogether.com/
Mike Cook from the Velo Works invites me down to his cycle repair shop, to discuss the success he's enjoying with his modern bike servicing solution business! https://www.theveloworks.co.uk/
We meet with Claudia Yorath from Loch Associates Group and discuss a topic that was highlighted at the 2024 Tunbridge Wells Business Show - effective people management. https://lochassociates.co.uk/
One of the most important topics for business owners in 2025 is how to set your business and your team up to succeed through effective people management.
Brilliant Businesses Podcast Episode 154
We were delighted to be asked to talk with Marius Nae, General Manager of The Ivy Tunbridge Wells, discussing the success of the restaurant, its accessibility and 100 years of The Ivy brand. https://ivycollection.com/restaurants/the-ivy-royal-tunbridge-wells/
This podcast is sponsored by RTW Together - Tunbridge Wells Together Business Improvement District
Matthew Botterman tells us why he's swimming the English Channel to raise money for Taylor Made Dreams! https://www.taylormadedreams.org.uk/
Please donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/matthew-botterman-1736266506586
Brilliant Businesses Video Podcast Episode 153.
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