Sometimes It's Just About Being Happy - Leslie Hughes

Sometimes It's Just About Being Happy - Leslie Hughes

In this episode, we sit down with Leslie Hughes to explore the deeply personal story behind Renegade, a mindset and personal development programme created to help people overcome adversity, unlock potential and build their own version of success. Leslie speaks openly about her own journey, including a fractured family background, abuse and the difficult decisions she faced as a young mother. At one point, she considered adoption for her son because of the circumstances around the other parent, but ultimately chose to raise him herself. That decision became a defining moment in her life, giving her the determination to break the cycle she had experienced and create a better future for both herself and her child. Now, with her son aged 21 and their relationship stronger than ever, Leslie reflects on the choices, resilience and mindset that helped shape their lives. Her story is not only about survival, but about growth, responsibility and the power of deciding that your past does not have to define your future.

How Aviation PR Helps Brands Reach Airlines and Industry Decision Makers - Maryann Simson

In this episode, Adam and Jon sit down with Maryann, founder of Jetway Communications, to explore the specialist world of aviation public relations, airline technology and international business communications. Jetway Communications is a boutique aviation PR firm that helps companies communicate with airline executives, industry decision makers and the wider aviation market. Rather than trying to serve every sector, Maryann and her team concentrate specifically on aviation, allowing them to understand the terminology, publications, personalities and commercial pressures that shape the industry. Maryann founded Jetway Communications around 10 years ago, although her career in aviation began in 2008 when she joined a magazine focused on airline catering as an advertising salesperson. That early role introduced her to the aviation community and gave her an understanding of how companies reach airline buyers through media, events, editorial coverage and industry relationships.

How a Videographer Built a Video Content Agency Before the New Digital Marketing Era - Chris Wardle

In this episode of The Business Growth Show, we sit down with Chris Wardle: a Videographer and the founder Eldraw Creative Media, to discuss his journey from a wannabe Graphic Designer to a pioneer of Digital Marketing with the rise of Video based content. Chris shares how his creative journey started long before running a business. As a kid, he spent hours photoshopping body kits onto cars, developing an early passion for visual storytelling and design. That interest in creative media eventually led him into videography at a time when most businesses still relied heavily on traditional marketing and static content. Spotting the shift in the digital landscape, Chris founded a video content agency focused on B2B marketing, helping companies communicate complex products, services and brand stories through high-quality video. In a world where businesses are competing for attention online, video has become one of the most powerful tools for building trust, explaining value and driving engagement. In this conversation we explore: • How Chris transitioned from creative hobbyist to professional videographer • Why video became essential for modern digital marketing • The realities and challenges of growing a video content agency • The rise of AI-generated video and whether human-made content will remain dominant • Why storytelling, creativity and authenticity still matter in B2B marketing • The shared passion for cars that influenced Chris’s early creative work Chris also shares practical insights from working directly with businesses, explaining why companies investing in video marketing today need more than just a camera. They need strategy, clarity of message and content designed to connect with real audiences. Guest: Chris Wardle, a Videographer and the founder Eldraw Creative Media Company: Eldraw Creative Media If you're interested in Videography, SEO, digital marketing, innovation in creative content or the real stories behind building businesses, this conversation offers practical insight and an honest look at the entrepreneurial journey. Subscribe for more conversations with local Rutland business owners sharing how their ideas were built and how they continue to grow. #TheBusinessGrowthShow #Chris Wardle #Entrepreneurship #SEO #DigitalMarketing #Videography #BusinesstoBusinessAgency #Rutland #BusinessGrowth

From Disrupting Classrooms to Industries, Innovating and Creative Fundraising - Dean Lynn

In this episode of The Business Growth Show, we sit down with Dean Lynn, Entrepreneur, multi-venture operator and co-founder of PlayFundWin, to discuss his unconventional journey through technology, digital marketing, music and sport. Growing up as a disruptive student who didn’t fit the traditional path, Dean found his direction through the early internet and online gaming. What started as curiosity quickly turned into building and developing online games, where he first discovered the power of search rankings and digital visibility. That curiosity led him into the world of SEO, where he became highly skilled in aggressive link-building strategies designed to dominate Google rankings. After working as a contractor helping fast-moving businesses achieve rapid search growth, Dean later used that same expertise to help companies recover from damaging Black Hat SEO practices, removing penalties and rebuilding ethical, long-term search strategies. But his story doesn’t stop with digital marketing. Dean has also explored creative and community-driven ventures including music production, sports fundraising and innovation in fan engagement. His work has even opened doors to conversations with major football organisations including Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid, where discussions around the future of fan engagement and digital experiences are shaping the next era of sport. In this episode we discuss: • How early online gaming sparked a career in technology • The hidden world of Black Hat SEO and how businesses get penalised • How companies recover from Google penalties and rebuild search rankings • Lessons learned from working across digital marketing, music and sport • Why innovation and creativity are shaping the future of audience engagement Guest: Dean Lynn, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of PlayFundWin Company: PlayFundWin If you're interested in entrepreneurship, SEO, digital marketing, innovation in sport or the real stories behind building businesses, this conversation offers practical insight and an honest look at the entrepreneurial journey. Subscribe for more conversations with local Rutland business owners sharing how their ideas were built and how they continue to grow. #TheBusinessGrowthShow #DeanLynn # Entrepreneurship #SEO #DigitalMarketing #BlackhatSEO #SportsInnovation #Rutland #BusinessGrowth

How To Build a Thriving Gym: Personal Coaching and more - Emily Baxter

In this episode of The Business Growth Show, we sit down with Emily Baxter, Personal Trainer and founder of Method Gym in Oakham, Rutland, to talk about building a modern fitness space rooted in education, confidence and long-term results. After five years of hands-on 1-to-1 Personal Training experience, Emily returned to Rutland with a clear vision. She wanted to create more than just another gym. Method Gym is a small group coaching facility designed for people who feel unsure about what their body truly needs. It combines personalised coaching, structured strength training, reformer Pilates, tailored nutrition support and dedicated recovery facilities including sauna and ice bath therapy. Emily shares how her background in one-to-one coaching shaped her holistic approach to health and fitness. We explore how Method Gym supports mobility, strength, body confidence and sustainable progress through expert coaching and clear programming. She also opens up about launching a local business in Oakham, the challenges of growing within Rutland, and how she built a strong community around trust and results. This episode is perfect for anyone searching for: • Personal training in Rutland • Strength training and reformer Pilates in Oakham • Personalised nutrition plans • Sauna and ice bath recovery facilities • Small group coaching with expert support • Local business growth stories in Rutland If you're interested in health and fitness coaching, starting your own gym, or discovering inspiring local businesses in Rutland, this conversation offers real insight from someone who has turned experience into a thriving community-driven brand. Guest: Emily Baxter (Personal Trainer and Gym Owner) Company: Method Gym (Rutland) Subscribe for more conversations with local Rutland business owners sharing how their ideas were built and how they continue to grow. #TheBusinessGrowthShow #MethodGym #PersonalTraining #HealthandFitness #Pilates #StrengthTraining #Sauna #IceBath #Oakham #Rutland #BusinessGrowth