UK Director Business

Born from real experience of running and leading a business, the UK Director Business Podcast recognises how challenging, and lonely, life at the top can be. Created for business owners, CEOs, directors and senior decision makers, it delivers inspiring, practical and informative content. Expect honest conversations with business leaders sharing their personal journeys, alongside expert insights, tips and advice to help you navigate challenges and find the support you need.

UK Director Business is a business podcast hosted by Sue Wilcock, with 13 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.

Sue Wilcock hosts UK Director Business, a business show with 13 episodes published.

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  How a CRM can revolutionise your business | Matt Freestone, Founder & Managing Director of Unmatched

  Aug 14, 202658 min

  In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, host Sue Wilcock and co-host Rob Thacker talk to Matt Freestone, founder of CRM and data services business, Unmatched. In this inspiring episode, Matt talks about how a CRM can revolutionise your business and how what he does helps organisations to build success with a purpose. He talks about his early career, from when he was 26 years old and in charge of a £2.5 million marketing budget, to starting his own business and now helping clients build £25k a month extra revenue. Matt offers practical insights and honest reflections that will resonate with business owners, directors and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. This episode is brought to you in association with Affinia, the accountancy and tax advisory firm helping businesses and individuals make better financial decisions with confidence. To find out more: http://www.ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/ -- 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Who is Matt Freestone? 04:25 - Getting into Marketing 06:20 - Guerrilla Marketing 08:00 - Strategy vs Tactics 11:30 - Getting into CRMs 13:05 - What is a CRM? 15:00 - Business Start-up Story 16:36 - Impulsivity 19:00 - HubSpot Partner Programme 21:00 - How a CRM can Revolutionise your Business 28:20 - Getting £25k a Month in Extra Revenue (Case Study) 29:50 - How Automation Works 31:55 - Introduction to Affinia 34:20 - Integrating CRMs with AI Notetaking 38:15 - Matt's AI Executive Assistant 41:00 - GDPR in CRMs & AI 46:00 - Building a Business in a Crowded Market 48:00 - Does HubSpot own Your Data? 55:00 - The Future of Unmatched 57:30 - UK Director Business Club

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  Sue Wilcock, Rob Thacker, Callum Howard – Reflections

  Jun 16, 202655 min

  In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, host and Managing Editor of UK Director Magazines, Sue Wilcock, and co-host Rob Thacker, CEO of Sona Insurance, are joined by podcast producer Callum Howard, co-founder of Limitless Film and Media. This episode is a recap of our most recent episodes where we chat about the common threads coming up in our conversations around running a business and reflect on the lessons we’ve learned. We also take a trip down memory lane, chatting about music memories and recalling the most impactful advertising campaigns of our youth, and how things have changed from then to now. This episode is brought to you in association with Affinia, the accountancy and tax advisory firm helping businesses and individuals make better financial decisions with confidence. We provide the space for top-level conversation, without the noise. So, if you run a business based in Suffolk, Norfolk or Essex, why don’t you join our UK Director Business Club. To find out more: https://ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/uk-director-business-club/

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  Bob Steward and Mark Hart, Joint MDs at Barnes Construction

  May 15, 202659 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, Sue Wilcock of UK Director Magazines and Rob Thacker of Sona Insurance talk to the Joint Managing Directors of Barnes Construction, Bob Steward & Mark Hart.<br/><br/>This is a fascinating insight into how two experienced operators share the responsibility of running a business as joint MDs. We take a trip down memory lane and reflect on how they have steadied the ship through difficult transitions, lockdowns, and what the future holds for them. Bob and Mark are two very different people who have built a thriving partnership, and they...

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  Simon Bennett, CEO of VINTTRO

  Apr 16, 202647 minS0

  <p>Join our UK Director Business Club:<br/>https://ukdirectormagazines.co.uk/uk-director-business-club/<br/><br/>In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, Sue Wilcock of UK Director Magazines and Rob Thacker of Sona Insurance, talk to Simon Bennett, CEO of VINTTRO.<br/><br/>Simon always brings a fantastic energy, and this episode is no different. We delve into his lifelong insomnia, building a successful lifestyle insurance business on just four hours of sleep, how he uses music as a creative outlet, and how his early career formed the foundation for how he runs his business today.<br/><br/>...

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  Gemma (Rosie) Cairns, CEO of ROL Cruise

  Mar 16, 202638 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, co-host Rob Thacker of Sona Insurance, talks to Gemma aka Rosie Cairns, CEO of ROL Cruise.</p><p>ROL Cruise helps its customers find their dream cruise holiday, but the people behind the brand are innovating beyond just cruises. After a successful transition into an employee ownership trust, the brand has become one of the UK’s best companies to work for. Find out how Gemma navigates the balance of power in an employee-owned business, as well as the surprising way she gets herself motivated to face the day.</p><p>...

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