People Behind Brands Podcast

Welcome to People Behind Brands - the podcast uncovering the stories, struggles, and successes of the entrepreneurs, creatives, and innovators from all walks of life. In each episode, host Mark Tuxford, sits down with inspiring guests to explore life lessons from the world of business - these are real people with real stories. And remember — People Behind Brands is more than just a podcast. We also host live events and networking experiences to help you grow your brand through authentic, face-to-face connections and powerful conversations. Visit peoplebehindbrands.com for more information.

People Behind Brands Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Mark Tuxford, with 63 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mark Tuxford hosts People Behind Brands Podcast, a business show with 63 episodes published.

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  Episode #62

  Ep 62: Luke Worley - Married At First Sight, Dating Naked, Reality TV Hardships & Building His Business

  Nov 5, 202538 minS0

  <p><b>Today’s guest is someone who’s no stranger to the spotlight - Luke Worley. You might recognise Luke from his appearances on Married at First Sight back in 2023 and, more recently, Dating Naked. Luke opens up about his experiences on TV dating shows and the highs and lows that come with it. But beyond reality TV, Luke is carving out his own path as the founder of Tezlo, where he’s committed to building a brand rooted in honesty and great service. What makes Luke stand out isn’t just his drive in a competitive industry - it’s his...

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  Episode #61

  Ep 61: Paul Warren - Family Heartbreak, Resilience, Purpose & Building Honest Brands

  Sep 17, 202529 minS0

  <p>For a very special episode, and our first captured on video; Host, Mark Tuxford sits down with Paul Warren, Founder of Making Websites Better (MWB), for an inspiring conversation packed with life lessons and raw honesty. From starting out as a teenage graphic designer to building an award-winning print business during the 2008 crash, Paul then moved into launching a website performance agency rooted in honesty, empathy, and smart thinking as well as looking back to a period of overcoming financial and personal challenges throughout his career and entrepreneurship - Paul explains why he sees what could be deemed as...

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  Episode #60

  Ep 60: Paul Banks - From Mental Health Struggles to Superpowers: Depression, ADHD, Creativity & Purpose

  Aug 27, 202542 minS0

  <p><b>In the hotseat today is Paul Banks - a creative force in video marketing with Javelin Content Management and the host of </b><b>MarketPulse</b><b>, a podcast exploring the ever-evolving world of sales and marketing. But Paul’s story goes far beyond video content strategy. He opens up about his personal journey with ADHD - the struggles, the breakthroughs, and how it’s become a superpower that drives his creativity, energy, and empathy. From volunteering as a Police Officer to working in retail, Paul’s career path has been anything but linear. He shares how each chapte...

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  Episode #59

  Ep 59: Helen Barnett - From Crime Scenes to Content Strategy: Storytelling, Burnout & Finding Freedom

  Aug 13, 202535 minS0

  <p><b>In this episode we chat to Helen Barnett — a former national newspaper journalist turned content strategist, helping brands find their voice and tell their stories with clarity and impact. Helen takes us behind the scenes of her journalism days, the role she always dreamed of doing as a young girl. From cutting her teeth as a crime reporter to chasing deadlines, turning up to intense interviews, and learning to perform under pressure. Today, she channels that same tenacity and storytelling instinct into working one-on-one with clients, becoming what she calls their “own personal journalist.” We also dive into Helen’...

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  Episode #58

  Ep 58: Sachin Parmar - Branding with Purpose, Navigating Grief & Building a Legacy

  Jul 23, 202538 minS0

  <p><b>In this episode, we’re joined by Sachin Parmar — founder of </b><b>Graphic Kitchen</b><b>, a branding studio shaping the hospitality space, as well as his role as the driving force behind </b><b>Niche by Nisha</b><b>, a kitchenware product, born from his wife, Nisha Parmar’s journey as a contestant on the BBC hit TV series </b><b>MasterChef</b><b> in 2018. Sachin shares his inspiring story of building creative ventures rooted in meaning, love, and personal connection — from helping hospitality brands find their voice, to bringing a family dream to life in the kitc...

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