A journey of discovery!

At Spero Solutions. my work as an online business manager involves meeting a lot of successful, driven and ambitious entrepreneurs, who I help by taking over the day-to-day management of their businesses. I am so inspired by their individual journeys that I wanted to share their stories with you. Hence the ‘Tales of an Entrepreneur’ podcast was born!

At the beginning, I admit to being a little nervous about interviewing successful entrepreneurs but was amazed to discover that I absolutely love it! Here is where you can listen to all my podcasts, including Tales of an Entrepreneur:

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Inspiring Journeys of Passionate Entrepreneurs

I set out to discover what these amazing people do, but more importantly, why they do it.

Success is such an individual thing, meaning different things to different people. It may be about helping others, making money or having a better quality of life. However, I found that the common factor linking my interviewees, is the driving passion for what they do.

Tales of an Entrepreneur gives me an incredible opportunity to connect with so many talented people, all of whom poured their heart and soul into building businesses. Spending time with them and sharing their stories is a truly inspiring experience, as I uncovered the setbacks they faced and their reasons to keep going.

Life can throw us curve balls sometimes!

In my podcast, I uncover life-changing events or significant moments when my guests have faced a crossroads, leading to a decision that changed the way forward.

My aim is to discover what they learned from challenging circumstances, and what advice they can share with us.

With any success, there are inevitable challenges.

In Tales of an Entrepreneur, I talk to my guests about the setbacks and difficulties they have had to overcome to be successful in business.

Discover for yourself the talent, passion, resilience and determination behind these successful entrepreneurs:

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  1. Nicky Pattinson

    Nicky is an international motivational speaker. She was so open and honest about her life and the journey she has been on. Her determination to overcome difficulties and not let anything stop her achieving her ambition has driven her to succeed.

    She took everything she learned from her own life experiences and poured that knowledge into a successful business empowering women over 40. I was so inspired by our incredible chat and was grateful for her honesty and advice. She made my job as an interviewer so easy!

    2. James Marriott

    During the interview, James offered valuable insights into how he switched from radio management to founding Sound Media, which offers podcast services to brands and agencies.

    James wholeheartedly believes in being authentic in your approach and explained the importance of finding your ‘tribe’ in business. He talked about his journey from radio to podcasting and the lessons he learned about running a business. We discussed pivotal moments in his career, including the impact of redundancy.

    3. Clare Froggatt

    Clare reveals valuable insights into why a brand is so much more than just a logo – a valuable lesson for all small businesses!

    Clare, a Brand Designer and the founder of Make a brew, opened up about the professional and personal challenges she's faced recently, imparting invaluable advice on how to navigate through tough times. She emphasised the importance of humour and acceptance in adversity, explaining how life-changing experiences have affected her journey as an entrepreneur, and how she has applied the lessons learned to her business.

    4. Matt Steadman

    Matt is the managing director of Wharfedale Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. His story is one of resilience and a demonstration that sometimes, the challenges life throws at you can lead to incredible opportunities.

    We discussed how time management is the foundation of success and why the role of a coach is crucial to successful business growth. He also explained that sometimes, being an entrepreneur is about knowing when to step back and seek the support of others, and that adding value doesn’t always require you to do everything in your business. (A sentiment I shared in this blog post.)

    5. Sam Parker

    Have you ever wondered how a seemingly ordinary career can lead to extraordinary and exciting opportunities?

    Listen to my interview with Sam to discover her incredible transition from being a researcher to a travel enthusiast to a Pilates instructor, and now, a thriving Thermomix advisor! Seems an unlikely journey, doesn’t it?

    Discover the pivotal moments that shaped her journey and ignited her entrepreneurial spirit, from her beginnings in consumer research through an Australian adventure, followed by freelance gigs and finally embracing the world of Thermomix.

    Sam’s passion, and the resilience gained from conquering challenges, shines through.

    6. Stuart Wright

    A dynamic entrepreneur and business coach, Stuart opens up about starting and selling businesses and the crossroads moments he faced that have defined his career.

    Stuart shares his secrets to spotting lucrative business opportunities and explains why we should never stop learning. He tells me why being resilient in business is important and the role personal values play in becoming successful.

    He also shares some great tips on how you can focus on personal growth as well as achieving business success.

    Tales of an Entrepreneur

    Hearing these amazing stories made me realise that there is so much more to success than we think. Our stories are our ‘superpower’, fuelling our passion for business and driving us towards success.

    The Tales of an Entrepreneur podcast has brought home to me how success is built on overcoming adversity, being resilient and knowing how to recognise an opportunity coming your way.

    No matter what life has thrown at them, they have all learned lessons from their experiences and put that learning to good use in their businesses. The podcasts shine a light on their passion, drive and determination to succeed

    I hope that you enjoy listening to Tales of an Entrepreneur. If, like our interviewees, you have reached a crossroads and recognise that something needs to change for your business to grow, call Elaine on 07846 754747. We can discuss how an online business manager from Spero Solutions can help you to stay in control of your business, rather than letting it control you.