What Should We Make Next?

What Should We Make Next?

Welcome to Between the Lugs: Diary of a Small Business — the podcast where we talk through the realities of running an independent watch company, from product design and marketing to the ideas, mistakes and conversations in between. In this episode, Greg somehow turns a conversation about James Bond into a discussion on product categories, customer perception, and how businesses balance originality with commercial reality. This episode is sponsored by bargains found at a car boot sale. Drop us a comment, DM or email with your questions on running a small business, the watch world, design, marketing, or anything else we accidentally end up discussing. @MarloeWatchCo on socials hello@marloewatchcompany.com [hello@marloewatchcompany.com]

... Was It Worth It?

Welcome to Between the Lugs: Diary of a Small Business — the podcast where we talk through the realities of running an independent watch company, from product design and marketing to the ideas, mistakes and conversations in between. In this episode, we take a step back and think about the day after the day before at events. The value of attending shows, the panic of the journey getting there, what happens once the doors close, and the different things each of us takes away from the experience. This episode is sponsored by neck-mounted fans. Drop us a comment, DM or email with your questions on running a small business, the watch world, design, marketing, or anything else we accidentally end up discussing. @MarloeWatchCo on socials hello@marloewatchcompany.com

It's A Watchmaker's World

Welcome to Between the Lugs: Diary of a Small Business — the podcast where we talk through the realities of running an independent watch company, from product design and marketing to the ideas, mistakes and conversations in between. Alison takes Olly’s spot this week to talk about bringing watch assembly and servicing in-house at Marloe, how she found herself in the world of watchmaking, and what it actually takes to get into this increasingly in-demand profession. Also featuring details of a surprisingly good lunch. This episode is sponsored by after-credit cameos. Drop us a comment, DM or email with your questions on running a small business, the watch world, design, marketing, or anything else we accidentally end up discussing. @MarloeWatchCo on socials or email us hello@marloewatchcompany.com [hello@marloewatchcompany.com] BHI Watch Taster — A fantastic intro into the world of watchmaking and dabbling with a movement. https://bhi.co.uk/courses/on-site-courses [https://bhi.co.uk/courses/on-site-courses] British School of Watchmaking — 1 and 2 year options https://www.britishschoolofwatchmaking.co.uk/courses [https://www.britishschoolofwatchmaking.co.uk/courses]

Olly Speaks.

Welcome to Between the Lugs: Diary of a Small Business — the podcast where we talk through the realities of running an independent watch company, from product design and marketing to the ideas, mistakes and conversations in between. In this episode, Greg spots something unusual on Gordon’s shelf, the conversation turns to investment in a small business, and Olly walks us through the value of understanding the end of the financial year. This episode is sponsored by the “=SUM(A1:A80)” formula in Excel. Drop us a comment, DM or email with your questions on running a small business, the watch world, design, marketing, or anything else we accidentally end up discussing. @MarloeWatchCo on socials or email us hello@marloewatchcompany.com [hello@marloewatchcompany.com]

So Close, Yet So Far...

Welcome to Between the Lugs: Diary of a Small Business — the podcast where we talk through the realities of running an independent watch company, from product design and marketing to the ideas, mistakes and conversations in between. In this episode (recorded 08/04/26), Greg interrupts Gordon’s holiday to talk about Olly’s holiday, how distance can impact quality and output, the fascination with space and distance, and why simple conversations rarely stay simple for very long. This episode is sponsored by the concept of buzz cuts. Drop us a comment, DM or email with your questions on running a small business, the watch world, design, marketing, or anything else we accidentally end up discussing. @MarloeWatchCo on socials hello@marloewatchcompany.com