A Quick Brew

'A Quick Brew' is your virtual weekly sit-down with two mates, Dave and James.Just 20 minutes. No rambling. No filler. Just real chat that gets you thinking, smiling, and maybe even seeing the world a little differently. Each episode, we'll dive into everyday observations and cover topics relating to business, well-being, careers, and how the world seems to be shifting around us.Thoughtful yet relaxed, it’s the perfect blend of insight and banter to enjoy on your break, commute, or wind-down.Big ideas, small moments, endless conversation...Enjoy!

A Quick Brew is a business podcast hosted by David Bancroft and James Sharples, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

David Bancroft and James Sharples hosts A Quick Brew, a business show with 53 episodes published.

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  Episode #55

  We've All Become Zombies! How Tech’s Changed Us ft. Nick Looby

  Sep 30, 20261h 7m

  This week we welcome Nick Looby, communication specialist and author of "Modern Zombies". He speaks on stages around the world, and today he talks to us about the way we've allowed technology to replace what humans do best. In this chat, he also shares why a phone call will always beat an email, why big tech has manipulated our language itself, and what happens when we outsource our thinking to machines. PS. He's also training for the London Marathon! Special milestone: This episode drops exactly one year from our first pod and it coincides with International Podcast Day. To celebrate, Nick has kindly offered to send a signed copy of his book to one lucky AQB listener. Simply like this episode on YouTube or one of our LinkedIn posts to enter. We'll announce the winner in a week, good luck! As always, enjoy with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕️ ----- Quite a few links in this one! Here you go: Connect with Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feetontheground/ Read Nick's book recommendation, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt: https://amzn.eu/d/04hGDXMz Read Nick's own book, Modern Zombies: https://amzn.eu/d/05qCgLGE Interested in Nick's business? https://www.feetontheground.co.uk/ ‍♂️ Support Nick and (former AQB guest) Dave Bell on their quest to run the 2027 London Marathon: https://2027tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/david-bell Learn about the charity they're running for: The Tribe Freedom Foundation: https://tribefreedomfoundation.com/ Follow their training journey: https://www.chatboxproductions.com/london-marathon Watch Nick’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVTbv1L6n3g ----- ❤️ Thank you to our sponsors, Loomyna. Your AI conversation coach - helping managers, leaders, and HR professionals rehearse, refine, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and care. https://wellityglobal.com/meet-loomyna/ Don't forget to use the discount code: BREW10 ----- #communication #connection #technology #humanconnection #socialmedia #mentalhealth #AI #TEDx #speaking #authenticity #modernzombies #businesspodcast #aquickbrew #podcast

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  Episode #54

  Behind the Scenes: Exhibiting at Ideas Fest

  Sep 23, 202638 min

  This week Dave and James are back to talk about their experience exhibiting at Ideas Fest, the "Glastonbury of Business". In support of the online train-the-trainer community, Snowball, they went large with activation! A giant inflatable igloo, a yeti feeding game, and an airbrush tattoo station. The irony?... they created the hottest igloo known to man. But this episode is about more than the preparation and build up to the event. It includes conversation about connectivity, job losses to AI, and why humanity matters more than ever! As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕️ Are you a trainer or mentor: Learn more about Snowball: a place to ask, test, learn and grow alongside people who understand. https://www.thisissnowball.com/ _____ ❤️ Thank you to our sponsors, Loomyna. Your AI conversation coach - helping managers, leaders, and HR professionals rehearse, refine, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and care. https://wellityglobal.com/meet-loomyna/ Don't forget to use the discount code: BREW10 #eventmarketing #ideasfest #businessevent #activation #events #expo #AI #humanconnection #entrepreneurship #networking #businesspodcast #aquickbrew #podcast

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  Episode #53

  Free Forever: Access over Revenue ft. Jessica Revell & Gareth Prior

  Sep 16, 202651 min

  This week we welcomed our first partnership duo to the pod. Meet Jess and Gareth from Pocket Power. A psychologist and a fitness coach who decided to build a preventative health platform. From scratch. With no coding experience. And made it completely free! What started as a live product became an app. Bootstrapped. Intentional. Built to help people understand what actually matters. They talk about why they chose free forever, how they built something without outside help, and the stories that keep them going. As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕️ Connect with Jessica Revell on LinkedIn Connect with Gareth Prior on LinkedIn Learn more about Pocket Power app online Read their book recommendation: Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch ❤️ Thank you to our sponsors, Loomyna. Your AI conversation coach - helping managers, leaders, and HR professionals rehearse, refine, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and care. https://wellityglobal.com/meet-loomyna/ Don't forget to use the discount code: BREW10

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  Episode #52

  Think Bigger: Why Most Brands Fail to Activate

  Sep 9, 202632 min

  Ideas Fest is coming, and Dave and James are in full prep mode. They're discussing what it actually means to show up properly at events, a bold product idea that could change employment forever, and why most brands are leaving opportunities on the table. This is about intention, activation, and thinking bigger than you normally would. As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕️ ❤️ Thank you to our sponsors, Loomyna. Your AI conversation coach - helping managers, leaders, and HR professionals rehearse, refine, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and care. https://wellityglobal.com/meet-loomyna/ Don't forget to use the discount code: BREW10

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  Episode #51

  Sales Psychology: How to Connect Before You Sell ft. TJ Sloane

  Sep 2, 202651 min

  This week we were joined by Tara-Jane Sloane, CRN's Entrepreneur of the Year, and founder of Lead Generation and Strategic Marketing Agency, Telev8. She's built her career in male-dominated spaces and quickly learnt people buy from people... they relate to. 'TJ' talks about layered marketing strategies, the psychology of sales, and why sporadic campaigns are where so many MSPs get it wrong! As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕️ Connect with TJ on LinkedIn Learn more about Telev8 online Read TJs book recommendation: The Chimp Paradox ❤️ Thank you to our sponsors, Loomyna. Your AI conversation coach - helping managers, leaders, and HR professionals rehearse, refine, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and care. https://wellityglobal.com/meet-loomyna/ Don't forget to use the discount code: BREW10 #aquickbrew #podcast #MSP #marketing #sales #leads #leadgeneration #businessgrowth #salespsychology #tech #entrepreneurship #businesspodcast

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