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The Next 100 Days Podcast

By: Kevin Appleby & Graham Arrowsmith
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  • The Next 100 Days Podcast is a leading UK business show. Through this podcast, Kevin and Graham reveal strategies you can use to improve your business and take it to the next level in the next 100 days and beyond. In addition to featuring their own advice, Kevin and Graham host amazing guests from across the business world. Often the guests are successful, but lesser-known business owners and entrepreneurs, enabling the show to bring fresh content and stand out from many of the US based business shows. Graham and Kevin believe that business change comes about when a business owner focusses on just one thing that will make a real difference to his business. That might be product development, a new product launch or a marketing campaign. Focussing for less than 100 days, or focussing on too many things generally won’t deliver the results you need, Equally, its difficult to maintain effective focus for much longer than 100 days without re-assessing priorities. The Next 100 Days Podcast is
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  • #433 – Sophie Dearden – Resource Worldwide

    #433 – Sophie Dearden – Resource Worldwide
    Jul 12 2024
    Resource Worldwide Sophie Dearden founded Resource Worldwide. She's an experienced entrepreneur who is currently running a vastly growing company. She first ventured into the world of business after leaving the University of Worcester with a First Class degree in Art. For many years she ran a number of highly profitable businesses, and she even had a short sabbatical working in the corporate world. But it was in 2018 when things really changed for her. Starting a new e-commerce business that could fit more easily around her family, Sophie knew how to make it grow, and within months she had no choice but to bring in a team to support her. This recruitment process was when she first hired remote professionals, and this experience opened up new doors for her that have now led to the establishment and success of Resource Worldwide. To date, Resource Worldwide has helped more than 200 clients fill roles with remote professionals, and the company’s mission is to help over 1000 businesses by 2025. With Sophie’s vast experience and track record for growing businesses, it seems that nothing is impossible for her. Summary of the Podcast Remote Working Kevin and Graham discuss how the workforce has become more global, with workers from places like the Philippines. They are excited to welcome guest Sophie Dearden, who runs a business called Resource Worldwide. Her business helps companies globally fill skills gaps by placing remote professionals from the Philippines. Sophie's Journey Sophie shares how she initially started hiring virtual assistants from the Philippines to support her own e-commerce business. After that Sophie began helping others hire remote talent as well. She discusses the challenges she faced early on, such as unreliable workers and quality issues, and how she learned to overcome those problems. The Benefits of Hiring Remote Workers Sophie explains how Resource Worldwide now places highly skilled remote professionals from the Philippines. They can be engineers, designers, and programmers, who work for UK and US companies. She highlights how her company is able to pay these workers significantly more than the local market rate. Yet, the cost is still 30% below UK rates. Overcoming Common Concerns Graham and Kevin raise common concerns about remote work, such as quality of work, cultural fit, communication, and time zone differences. Sophie explains how her company's rigorous screening and support processes help ensure a great fit and high performance from their remote professionals. The Impact on Worker's Lives The high salaries provided by Resource Worldwide transform the lives of the remote professionals. Workers get to buy homes, vehicles, and take vacations - things they could not previously afford. This sense of purpose and impact drives Sophie's vision for the business. Advice for Companies Considering Doing This Sophie provides guidance for companies interested in hiring remote talent. One factor is the importance of understanding cultural differences. Be transparent about expectations. Build strong relationships with remote workers to ensure a successful partnership. Clips from the Podcast Resource Worldwide https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sophie-Dearden-Resource-Worldwide.mp4 Mastermind https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sophie-Dearden-Mastermind.mp4 Obstacles https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sophie-Dearden-Obstacles.mp4 Impact on Worker's Lives https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sophie-Dearden-Mission.mp4 Sophie - My Beautiful Daughter https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sophie-Dearden-Sophie-My-Beautiful-Daughter.mp4 10 x 3 The Charity https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sophie-Dearden-10-By-3.mp4 You can watch the 10 By 3 Video that Graham helped edi...
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    44 mins
  • #432 – Martin Rides – Data Software

    #432 – Martin Rides – Data Software
    Jul 5 2024
    Data Software Martin Rides is the Managing Director of The Software Bureau a leading provider of data software. He has a strong direct mail and data focused background and he joins The Next 100 Days podcast to share some of his insights. Summary of the Podcast Data Software & Cleansing Graham, Kevin, and Martin discuss the importance of maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer data. This is especially true for marketing purposes. They discuss the challenges of dealing with deceased contacts, address changes, and data quality problems. Martin explains how his company, the Software Bureau, provides software and services to help organisations cleanse and maintain their contact databases. Deceased Data Sensitivity The group delves into the sensitivity around deceased data. Receiving communications addressed to deceased individuals can be upsetting for family members. They emphasise the need for careful handling of this type of data and the importance of data cleansing to avoid it. Address Changes Martin discusses the Software Bureau's capabilities in tracing customer address changes. This can help companies reconnect with lapsed customers or those who have moved. The group highlights the value of this service. In industries like finance regulations require companies to make efforts to reunite people with lost funds. Technology Advancements The conversation turns to the role of emerging technologies like AI and machine learning in enhancing data processing and cleansing. Martin explains how the Software Bureau is exploring the use of these technologies to improve the accuracy and efficiency of their data services. Clips from this Data Software Podcast Huge Data Resources https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Martin-Rides-Huge-Data-Resources.mp4 Don't Upset the Bereaved https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Martin-Rides-Dont-Upset-the-bereaved.mp4 Data Cleansing https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Martin-Rides-Factor-the-Cost.mp4 Martin Rides Testimonial https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Martin-Rides-Testimonail.mp4 The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-Hosts Graham Arrowsmith Graham is "The High Net Worth Data Guy" who founded Finely Fettled to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers. Now get all-inclusive affluent direct mail campaigns combining A lister copy, design, print and postage for £599+vat, without the DIY hassle. Find Graham on LinkedIn. Kevin Appleby Kevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com
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    43 mins
  • #431 – Jenny Moseley – The Wellington Trust

    #431 – Jenny Moseley – The Wellington Trust
    Jun 28 2024
    The Wellington Trust Jenny Moseley is the Trustee responsible for marketing at The Wellington Trust. She joins Kevin and Graham on this podcast to publicise the 90th Anniversary of The Wellington. Graham got to know Jenny many years back, usually at the bar of a Direct Marketing Association thing with her dear late friend Rosemary Smith, a previous guest. Now, after a stellar career, including years as The Direct Marketing Association's Chair, she has joined a passionate group of people who wish to preserve the future of this magnificent ship. Summary of the Podcast Introduction to Jenny Moseley Graham introduces Jennifer Moseley, a long-time friend with an impressive career. Jenny has had roles at National Geographic and as chair of the Direct Marketing Association. Now a trustee of The Wellington Trust, Jenny is focused on preserving the historic ship The Wellington. The ship is moored alongside the Thames in London. History of The Wellington Trust Jenny provides background on The Wellington Trust. The ship itself was built in 1934. It served in the Royal New Zealand Navy before being called back for war service in World War II. The Wellington played a key role in the Battle of the Atlantic. It escorted over 100 convoys and rescued hundreds of people. The Wellington Trust is dedicated to preserving this important piece of maritime history. Fundraising Jenny discusses the ongoing fundraising and maintenance needs for the Wellington ship. Key projects include: Replacing the fire alarm system Repainting the decks Maintaining the hull below the waterline - all of which require significant funding. The Trust is seeking donations from the public and exploring corporate sponsorships to cover these costs. Education In addition to preservation, the Wellington Trust focuses on educational initiatives. They engage young people and the public with the ship's history. This includes hands-on experiences like steering the ship in the wheelhouse. They use augmented reality to bring the ship's past to life. The Trust aims to provide unique, immersive experiences that connect people to this vital piece of maritime heritage. Call to Action Graham and Kevin expressed hope that Wellington would outlast them. Please consider supporting the Trust's fundraising efforts to ensure the ship's continued preservation. Click the image of The Wellington below to go to their fundraising page. Clips from the Podcast Where is The Wellington? https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Jenny-Moseley-Where-is-The-Wellington.mp4 National Geographic https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Jenny-Moseley-National-Geographic.mp4 Built in 1934, Launched in Devonport https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Jenny-Moseley-The-Wellington.mp4 The First Floating Livery Hall https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Jenny-Moseley-Floating-Livery-Hall.mp4 Friends of The Wellington - Wedding & Royal Mail Story https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Jenny-Moseley-RM-Story.mp4 Message to Donors https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Jenny-Moseley-Donors.mp4 Jenny's Testimonial for The Next 100 Days https://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Jenny-Moseley-Testimonial.mp4 How to Donate to The Wellington Trust Email Jenny Moseley directly: jmoseley@thewellingtontrust.org The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-Hosts Graham Arrowsmith Graham is "The High Net Worth Data Guy" who founded Finely Fettled to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers. Now get all-inclusive affluent direct mail campaigns combining A lister copy, design, print and postage for £599+vat, without the DIY hassle. Find Graham on LinkedIn. Kevin Appleby Kevin specialises in finance transformation and imple...
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